# Lafourche Parish Council Meeting 08/11/26


**Body:** Lafourche Parish Government
**Date:** August 10, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Lafourche Parish Council held a meeting on August 11, 2026, which included a detailed presentation of the 2025 audit by Coder Slavin & Company LLC. The audit reported a clean opinion on the parish's financial statements and compliance, noting federal funding primarily from FEMA and some minor carryover findings related to bid documentation. The council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including amendments to tax levies and agreements for infrastructure projects such as emergency pump station rehabilitation and a $15 million CDBG grant for workforce development in Fletcher City. Discussions also covered public works updates, including bridge inspections, equipment allocations, and maintenance challenges with retention ponds and garbage services. The council addressed community concerns about proposed ordinances and infrastructure safety, emphasizing ongoing efforts to manage resources and improve parish services. Motions related to contract amendments and funding agreements were unanimously approved, reflecting active procurement and capital improvement activities within the parish government.

**Source:** Lafourche Parish Government