Summary
The city would front $924,021.91 from the Parkway Capital Project Fund for this joint road/drainage project, with $450,000 in grants to come back and the parish chipping in $131,000 plus prep work. Councilor Maggio objected that the city keeps getting the short end of city-parish deals; the item was pushed back two weeks.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$924,021.91 from the Parkway Capital Project Fund, offset by a $450,000 grant and $131,000 from the parish.
Drivers and residents in the Old Brownlee/Wemple area get improved roads and drainage.
Critics argue city taxpayers carry a disproportionate share of joint city-parish projects.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 12, 2026
The council introduced $924,021 in city funds for the road project, and Police Jury officials confirmed the parish is covering 59 percent of the cost.
City Council - Apr 30, 2026
The city would front $924,021.91 from the Parkway Capital Project Fund for this joint road/drainage project, with $450,000 in grants to come back and the parish chipping in $131,000 plus prep work. Councilor Maggio objected that the city keeps getting the short end of city-parish deals; the item was pushed back two weeks.
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