2026 March 26 Redevelopment Commission

The City of Lafayette Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on March 26, 2026, focusing on several key redevelopment projects and associated financing. The commission approved an appropriation resolution for a bond not to exceed $12 million to fund the Twickingham TIF South Nine Street project. They also passed a confirmatory resolution to amend the TIF plan to include the South Nine Street project and the Poland Hill project, with the latter being deferred. Additionally, the commission granted permission to advertise bids for the Upper Elliot Utility and Drainage Project, estimated at approximately $10.5 million, which involves water, sewer, and drainage improvements to support industrial development. The meeting included approval of a traffic study agreement with T-Ird Design Services and Shrewsbury Engineering for the South Street and Creasy Lane area to address congestion and safety concerns. Lastly, the commission approved a contract not to exceed $59,000 for signal modernization at Ninth and South Street. Motions related to these procurement activities were passed with some opposition noted. The meeting concluded with claims approval and adjournment.