# Parish Spec Finance Committee Mtg 101226

Iberia Parish Government’s Finance Committee budget review, held October 13, 2026, was described as informal; members said no quorum was required and no votes would be taken. Department heads presented proposed FY budget items for later consideration. Fire protection discussed equipment and facility needs, including a search-and-rescue side-by-side and trailer, station improvements, and a rescue unit estimated at about $230,000. Mosquito Abatement proposed replacing spray equipment and acquiring a specialized roadside-treatment unit; its shared aerial-spraying arrangement with Vermilion Parish was presented as a cost-saving measure, with reported expenditures of about $128,000. The Communications District outlined preliminary Next Generation 911 costs, including approximately $53,336 for installation of diverse fiber connections, and said it plans to review an AT&T service contract accessed through a contract awarded by Calcasieu Parish. A recording-system replacement and computer/server refresh were also discussed, with the latter associated with a quote from Caliber; no award or spending approval was made. The district also proposed a $47,000 payroll-budget increase as part of a contemplated 12% compensation adjustment, pending board review and further analysis.

Library capital needs included a $281,000 roof project at the Lydia branch, described as already awarded and including roof replacement, asbestos abatement, and ADA-compliant doors. A proposed Generet branch interior renovation, estimated in discussion at about $600,000, drew questions about whether new construction would be more cost-effective; members asked the director to follow up with the architect. Other library proposals included window replacement, a vehicle, and maker-space equipment. Rabies Control reported its facility expansion is underway and may finish around June 2027, and proposed higher operating allocations for the expanded facility. Members also discussed the jail medical-services contract, which exceeds $1 million, and suggested exploring whether a local hospital could provide an alternative. The committee discussed carrying forward roughly $500,000 for Lewis Street project architecture and engineering and prioritizing roads for future bidding. No procurement awards, budget approvals, or spending motions were adopted at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Parish Spec Finance Committee Mtg 101226](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aEor7Xm4jE) - Iberia Parish Government