CPPJ Regular Meeting - July 2, 2026

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury held its regular meeting on July 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The jury adopted ordinances to levy ad valorem general purpose and maintenance tax millages for 2026, including reductions in the mosquito control and parish library taxes. They approved resolutions for permanent utility servitudes related to waterline expansion projects and drainage servitudes for road and bridge improvements. The budget committee reported on the parish's financial statements and compliance with federal funding requirements, recommending amendments to the fiscal year 2026 budget. The jury approved an amendment to a professional services contract for additional behavioral health clinical services at correctional facilities. Key procurement actions included awarding a $2,093,000 contract to Keeland Construction for repairs and improvements to the White Oak Park boat launch and accepting bids from Broussard Petroleum Products, Go Bear Oil Company, and Meeks Fuel for bulk oil supplies. Additionally, several tax levy elections were approved for community and fire protection districts. The meeting also included reappointments to various boards and deferred certain workforce development board appointments pending state-level review. Motions related to condemnation and removal of unsafe structures were passed, and the meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff efforts and adjournment.