Finance Committee - July 7, 2026

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on July 7, 2026, to discuss various financial and procurement matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement with the 23rd Judicial District Court for the Family in Need of Services Program, acceptance of a $63,960.22 Emergency Management Performance Grant for FY 2026, and renewal of a legal services contract with Butler Snow LLP for up to $70,000 related to infrastructure and economic development districts. The committee also approved a one-year contract renewal with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for Engineering Review Agency Services valued at $564,500, and several master services contract amendments and renewals for HVAC, plumbing, and fire/security maintenance with providers such as Corporate Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Dove Group LLC, Delcon LLC, Superior Plumbing, Inc., and Everon LLC. Additionally, a change order increasing the Richard Price Contracting Company LLC contract by $26,360 for the Churchpoint Road and Rody Road Roundabout Project was approved. The committee reviewed the 2025 audit presentation highlighting government revenues, fund balances, and compliance issues, including payroll discrepancies at Fire District Three. The meeting also included approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement to add the city of Donosville to the Bayou Larouche Freshwater District for drainage improvement projects. Overall, the meeting focused on contract renewals, budget amendments, grant acceptance, and infrastructure-related procurement decisions.