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The Livingston Parish Council Master Review Committee convened on August 10, 2026, to discuss updates on several master plans and potential committee formations impacting parish infrastructure and services. Key procurement-related discussions included an update from Half Associates on the drainage master plan, highlighting near completion of existing condition modeling and upcoming project identification and prioritization to address drainage issues. The committee emphasized the importance of data-backed projects to secure grant funding, which typically requires a 25% local match. Additionally, the council received a briefing on the transportation master plan, including the development of a road criteria manual aimed at guiding future subdivision and road designs, with a draft expected by December 2026. The meeting also covered the bicycle and pedestrian plan, focusing on regional connectivity and complete streets concepts tailored to parish needs. A significant action item was the motion and unanimous vote to recommend adding a water oversight committee to the parish master plan. This committee aims to improve coordination among potable water providers, prioritize capital program expansions, and enhance system resiliency and redundancy. The committee structure and guidelines will be further developed following the master plan amendment. These discussions and decisions reflect the parish's strategic approach to infrastructure planning, funding acquisition, and water system oversight to support sustainable growth and community resilience.