St. Tammany Parish Finance & Infrastructure Committee Meeting : May 27, 2026 (Combined)

The St. Tammany Parish Finance & Infrastructure Committee held a combined meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing on financial reports, sales tax collections, and several infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included budget amendments for Safe Haven and public works projects, with a notable $3.24 million amendment to fund drainage maintenance and animal services projects. The committee reviewed multiple capital projects, including the Bayou Bonfouca Regional Detention Pond with an estimated $14 million construction cost, and discussed cooperative agreements required with the state Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for projects on state roads. The meeting also addressed the administration of lighting districts, their funding, and the need for better public communication regarding upcoming votes on lighting district millages and parcel fees. Additionally, grant funding updates were provided, highlighting federal allocations such as a $2.3 million GOMESA fund and ongoing efforts to secure FEMA and HUD grants for water and drainage projects. The committee considered establishing a subcommittee to oversee lighting districts and emphasized the importance of managing fund balances and voter education to support infrastructure maintenance and improvements.