Terrebonne Parish Council Committee Meeting held on August 10, 2026

The Terrebonne Parish Council Committee Meeting held on August 10, 2026, primarily focused on financial and procurement matters. The meeting included a detailed presentation of the parish's audit report by representatives from Baja Bennett, highlighting the parish's financial health, including increases in assets and fund balances, debt service updates, and completed and ongoing capital projects such as HVAC system upgrades and fire station improvements. The council discussed vehicle procurement, specifically approving the purchase of a truck for Housing and Human Services through a state contract with Lamar Crescent City Ford, with council members emphasizing the need for due diligence in vehicle specifications and pricing. Additionally, the council approved a contract award for engineering services for public parks improvements to Duplanis Design Group and authorized the parish president to execute the contract. Budget amendments were also considered, including a $10,000 increase for coastal restoration and a $500,000 allocation to balance the prisoner's fund due to jail-related expenses. Several ordinances were introduced to declare surplus properties and amend meeting schedules. Motions related to flood mitigation funding and signage regulations were passed. Overall, the meeting addressed procurement approvals, budget adjustments, and capital project updates relevant to parish operations and infrastructure.