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The Livingston Parish Council meeting held on July 23, 2026, included several procurement and infrastructure-related discussions. Key procurement actions involved the acceptance of road improvements and the release of maintenance bonds for subdivisions such as Hidden Lakes and Fairlane Farms, with bond amounts of $160,163.93 and $93,753.98 respectively. The council also introduced and unanimously passed ordinances related to acquiring immovable property for flood mitigation under project EMT-2022-FM-00003-00003 and declaring certain movable property as surplus for sale via internet or public auction. Additionally, the council discussed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), including clarifications on the appeal board's composition, ultimately deciding to define the appeal board as the full parish council rather than a five-member board. The meeting also addressed zoning cases with recommendations for approval and considered adding roads to the priority road list for future infrastructure projects. Public concerns about flooding and drainage issues on Blood River Road were raised, highlighting challenges with subdivision approvals and drainage requirements. The council committed to further investigation and coordination with the planning department to address these issues. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure maintenance, land development regulations, and procedural clarifications affecting future procurement and development activities in Livingston Parish.