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The Livingston Parish Council held a regular meeting on August 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Notably, the council authorized a cooperative endeavor agreement to secure $230,000 in state funding for the purchase of N70 radios for first responders, enhancing communication for law enforcement and firefighters. The council also received an update on the Livingston Parish Drainage Master Plan, highlighting progress in modeling, mapping, and public outreach efforts aimed at improving flood resiliency and prioritizing infrastructure investments. Additionally, the council addressed various waiver requests related to subdivision and land use regulations, including approvals for minor subdivision limitations and landscape buffer waivers. A significant discussion focused on an ordinance regulating the placement of private security surveillance cameras in parish-maintained rights-of-way, with the council ultimately voting to adopt the ordinance as presented but sending it back to the ordinance committee for further review and refinement. Other topics included community cleanup initiatives, opioid settlement program updates, and proclamations for overdose awareness and recovery month. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming community events and a motion to adjourn.