East Ascension Drainage Board - July 7, 2026

The East Ascension Drainage Board held a meeting on July 7, 2026, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse in Gonzalez, Louisiana. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the purchase of approximately 13.69 acres of land at 37483 LA74 for up to $450,000 to be used as a regional detention site in accordance with the parish floodplain management plan. Another land purchase was approved for a parcel at 12429 Fcher Road for up to $510,000, also for regional detention purposes. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to extend the term of the contract with 2H and B LLC for the Alligator Bayou Shredding Project through December 31, 2026, with no change to the contract price. Motions for these approvals were passed without objections, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.