Livingston Council 7 9 26

The Livingston Parish Council held a meeting on July 9, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key actions included the unanimous appointment of three members to the Industrial Development Board, reflecting a structured scoring and selection process. The council approved a $65,000 opioid remediation funding allocation for the Springfield Police Department to support an officer dedicated to opioid outreach and related expenses. Additionally, the council authorized the trade-in of two Homeland Security vehicles under a grant program and approved a state entity agreement for the Hood Road project, aiming for a March 2027 letting. A significant contract award was ratified for the Livingston Parish Better Roads Project, with Barber Brothers Construction LLC receiving a $4,975,672 contract, notably under the engineer's estimate. The council also approved a grant application for $734,910 to stabilize the West Coyell Creek bank, with no parish match required. Other agenda items included ordinances for property acquisition under flood mitigation programs and discussions on subdivision waivers and drainage issues. The meeting concluded with committee reports and community remarks.