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Winnfield mayor asks Parish and library for $50,000 each to repair North St. John Street; Jury will consider
Summary
Mayor Gerald Hamms requested $50,000 each from the Police Jury and the Library Board toward repairs and an overlay of North St. John Street; the Jury took the request under advisement after counsel noted library funds are restricted to library purposes.
Mayor Gerald Hamms told the Police Jury the City has received Citywide Streets Program appropriations and is proposing repairs and an overlay for North St. John Street. He asked the Police Jury and the Winn Parish Library Board to each contribute $50,000 toward the project. Library Director Priscilla Massey addressed the Jury during the request.
Legal counsel and members noted a constraint: "Library funds can not be used for any other purpose other than the Library," and the Jury agreed to take the City’s request under advisement rather than committing funds during the special meeting. No formal vote or financial commitment was taken at this session.
