Finance Committee - August 11, 2026

The Finance Committee meeting of Ascension Parish on August 11, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and contracting matters. Key approvals included amendments to cooperative endeavor agreements, contract renewals, and new contract awards. Notably, the committee approved a $14,000 funding agreement for a voter seminar, a $200,020.37 contract amendment with Domain Architectural for fire protection district remodeling, and a $120,000 funding agreement to expand a school social network program. The committee also approved multiple contract renewals with Primero Services for janitorial services and Trash Rangers for dumpster rentals. Significant construction-related actions included approval of change orders for road projects, including a $1,810.40 increase for a concrete mock-up and a $1.3 million contract reduction due to utility delays and contract termination, with plans to rebid the project. Additionally, the committee accepted a $2,867,362.50 bid from Pro Civil LLC for Parker Road widening and a $154,492 contract for Christmas lights installation. The meeting also covered audit findings updates and financial reports, with no new positions added to the parish classification plan. All motions related to procurement and budget allocations were approved without objection.