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The Livingston Parish Council meeting held on August 13, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions primarily focused on infrastructure and public safety projects. The council unanimously approved resolutions to authorize contracts and funding allocations for opioid remediation efforts in Fire Protection Districts 5 and 6. They also ratified bids for the Better Roads Project 2025, awarding a contract to Madden GF Coast LLC for approximately $5.38 million to improve about 134 roads. Additionally, the council authorized a contract with Forte and Delada, Inc. for a nearly $20 million Louisiana Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery dredging project on the Lower Amat River. Cooperative endeavor agreements were approved to fund road improvements in subdivisions, leveraging mitigation fees to enhance capital outlay projects. The council also discussed and introduced several ordinances related to zoning and land use, with public hearings scheduled for September. A resolution was passed to install no parking signs on Bill Jones Road to address illegal parking issues. The meeting included public comments on drainage and development concerns, with the council emphasizing adherence to recently adopted Unified Development Code policies. Overall, the meeting demonstrated active management of capital improvement projects, grant-funded contracts, and community infrastructure enhancements.