CPPJ Regular Meeting - May 21, 2026

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury held its regular meeting on May 21, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. The jury approved multiple grant funding allocations from the gaming fund, including $400,000 for water meter repair and replacement in Ward 1, $64,000 for portable radios for the Iowa Police Department, and $100,000 for the Iowa Senior and Community Center project. They also approved amendments to professional engineering contracts for drainage and intersection improvement projects, and accepted bids for bulk oil from Broussard Petroleum Products, Gobert Oil Company, and Waring Oil Company. Additionally, the jury authorized a right-of-way use agreement with Brightspeed of Louisiana LLC for fiber optic infrastructure installation. Motions related to these procurement actions were passed without objection. The meeting also included resolutions of condolences and special recognitions but focused primarily on approving contracts, budget reports, and capital improvement projects.