Terrebonne Parish Regular Council Meeting held on August 12, 2026

The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government held a regular council meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing extensively on the allocation and management of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) funds. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the planning and prioritization of community resilience centers across the parish, funded by approximately $4.5 million in CDBGDR money. The council reviewed detailed feasibility studies, site evaluations, and cost estimates for multiple resilience center projects, emphasizing the need to serve low to moderate income populations and ensure multi-use community benefits. The council also addressed concerns about operational responsibilities, subrecipient agreements, and compliance with grant requirements, including the risk of clawbacks if objectives are not met. Additionally, the council debated the future of the Finding Our Roots African-American Museum project, which also involved a separate $4.5 million allocation, ultimately voting to remove funds from this project due to concerns over project viability and subrecipient engagement. Other agenda items included approval of budget amendments, surplus property declarations, and appointments to various boards and committees. Public comments highlighted community concerns about equitable distribution of resources and the importance of mental health and youth services in resilience planning.