Ascension Parish Council - July 16, 2026

The Ascension Parish Council meeting held on July 16, 2026, included several procurement-related actions and budget discussions. The council approved bids for the Lamore Dixon Expo Center flooring refinishing project awarded to Extraordinary Flooring LLC and for the Prairville Park Renovations rebid awarded to Bayou Irrigation Incorporated, with the park project expected to complete by April 2027. The council also approved a resolution to renew a 5-mil ad valorem tax for road lighting district number seven to fund road lighting system improvements and maintenance. Additionally, an ordinance was passed to amend the 2026 operating capital budget, including a $3 million allocation for land acquisition and related costs. The council authorized the declaration of surplus assets and their sale or transfer. An amendment was made to allow energy franchise agreement funds to be used not only for recreation department purposes but also for costs associated with energy infrastructure upgrades. No objections were raised during these approvals, and motions passed unanimously. The meeting also featured recognitions and presentations but focused primarily on procurement approvals and budget amendments affecting capital projects and infrastructure funding.