Tangipahoa Parish Council | July 13, 2026

The Tangipahoa Parish Council held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement-related actions were approved. The council authorized seeking bids for the construction of a work release dormitory at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, which could accommodate up to 180 beds. They also approved seeking bids for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative 065, a stormwater drainage enhancement project involving culvert modifications in the Tickfaw and Natalbany watersheds, contingent on state approval. Additionally, the council approved a cooperative endeavor agreement amendment with the Tangipahoa Parish Rural Fire Protection Number Two for administrative support. The meeting included the adoption of ordinances related to non-compliant uses, a temporary moratorium on halfway houses and related facilities, and the renewal of a 4-mil ad valorem tax for parish health units. The council also authorized the sale of surplus property located at 19451 Highway 40, Loranger. Other notable items included recognition of veterans and the passage of a health unit millage renewal. No specific contract awards or vendor names were mentioned in the transcript.