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Terrebonne Council Allocates $5.7M in Ida Relief
25 Aug
Summary
- Terrebonne Parish Council races to spend Hurricane Ida recovery funds.
- Over $5.6 million allocated to six projects including pump station and community center.
- Village East Community Center receives funding as a campaign promise fulfillment.
The Terrebonne Parish Council faces a tight deadline this October to commit its remaining Hurricane Ida recovery funds. Recently, the Budget and Finance Committee voted to allocate $5,691,632 towards six crucial projects. These initiatives include a new pump station, a detention basin, and support for the seafood industry, alongside vital community centers.
Notably, Council Chairman Brien Pledger secured approval for funds towards constructing a Village East Community Center, a promise he made during his campaign. This allocation, despite some opposition, ensures the project proceeds with immediate funding, rather than relying on future, uncertain sources.
The allocated dollars originate from the $117 million Hurricane Ida recovery package. Specifically, $4.5 million was reallocated from a previously scrapped museum project. The council has the authority to reassign funds among the 31 approved projects overseen by the Louisiana Office of Community Development.
