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The Livingston Parish Council convened on May 12, 2026, for a meeting of the Tickfaw River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on capital outlay funding and legislative bills supporting watershed restoration and conservation efforts in the Amite River Basin. The council reviewed progress on the Comite River Diversion Canal construction project, noting significant advancement in clearing, excavation, and bridge work. A resolution was passed to renew the legal contract with Bankston and Associates, following a motion and second, as required by the Attorney General's office. Additionally, the council discussed a resolution urging Congress to streamline federal flood control project delivery and disaster relief funding, emphasizing the need for state-level approval processes and more flexible federal funding mechanisms to accelerate project implementation. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but ongoing capital improvement projects and legislative funding efforts were highlighted.