Lafourche Parish Council Meeting 07/14/26

The Lafourche Parish Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and contract-related matters. Key discussions included updates on infrastructure projects such as the Eunice Allemand Pump Station and the Grand Bayou Freshwater Reintroduction, with construction anticipated to start before year-end. The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including supplemental budget appropriations and lease amendments related to opioid epidemic services. Notably, the council passed multiple resolutions awarding demolition contracts to Advanced Services Group LLC, Schouest's Demolition LLC, and Schexnayder's Demolition LLC for nuisance abatement across various condemned properties, totaling over $94,000. Additionally, the council approved a change order decreasing the contract price for the Eunice Allemand Pump Station Rehabilitation and authorized agreements related to water district funding and public health initiatives. The meeting also included appointments to various boards and committees. Public concerns about library funding, drainage issues, and nuisance property management were raised, with council members emphasizing transparency and ongoing efforts to address these challenges.