# Lafourche Parish Council Meeting 08/25/26


**Body:** Lafourche Parish Government
**Date:** August 24, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Lafourche Parish Council held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, addressing various community and infrastructure matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a change order increasing the contract price by $11,933.26 and adding seven days to the Colon Bridge Rehabilitation Project, as well as a resolution accepting bids for miscellaneous materials for the period September 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, which involved an amendment to resolve a tie via a coin toss. The council also approved a contract amendment for the Sheriff's Office interior phase 2, increasing the contract price by $136,374.77 and adding 24 calendar days, with costs covered by the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the council discussed ongoing infrastructure projects such as the airport connector road and bridge nearing completion, pump station repairs, and drainage improvements. A grant acceptance from the Bureau of Justice Assistance was approved, and a memorandum of understanding to establish a temporary emergency shelter site was discussed but deferred for further review. Public concerns included property rehabilitation permits and cybersecurity upgrades for the parish's 911 system, with plans to request a detailed report at a future meeting. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, project updates, grant acceptance, and community service initiatives.

**Source:** Lafourche Parish Government