St. Mary Parish Advisory Budget & Finance Committee | November 12, 2025 [Official Record]

Описание: The Official Archive | St. Mary Parish Council Advisory Budget/Finance Committee

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Meeting Highlights (Nov 12, 2025):

Community Action Funding Restored: The committee voted to recommend restoring 100% funding ($69,500) to the St. Mary Community Action Agency for rural transportation and elderly nutrition, breaking from the standard 25% agency cut.

$500k Sewerage Cut: A contentious 6-4 vote recommended removing a $500,000 "Health and Welfare" line item designated for Bayou Vista sanitation infrastructure, sparking debate over fiscal fairness vs. critical needs.

Infrastructure Crisis: Administration and council discussed aging equipment, noting the urgent need for two new grass tractors and a replacement for the landfill scale (est. $250k-$300k) to maintain operations and avoid penalties.

Casino Revenue Update: Administration confirmed receipt of $1.4 million in revenue from the Amelia casino as contract renewal negotiations continue.

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