St. Tammany Parish Finance Committee August 26, 2026

The St. Tammany Parish Finance Committee met on August 26, 2026, to review budget updates and consider several budget amendments related to capital improvement projects and operating expenses. Key procurement-related discussions included amendments to the capital improvement budget for Safe Haven renovations ($450,000), additional design work for the Keller Street Bridge ($115,000), and construction of a new barn at Covington ($2.3 million), all funded by sales tax district three. Corresponding operating budget amendments were approved to fund these projects. The committee also approved grant budget amendments, including a community service block grant increase and a small ASPCA grant for an adoption event. Additionally, the committee discussed election cost budgeting, with an estimated $130,000 allocated for upcoming elections, funded by reductions in other budget areas. A procurement update was provided on the contract with Campaign Depot for a public education campaign related to a ballot measure, with a total contract value of approximately $159,000 through the end of 2026. Finally, an update was given on the on-site septic system inspection program, including staffing and inspection statistics. No votes were explicitly recorded in the transcript, but motions to adjourn were passed.