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The board adopted the 2026 Rapides Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Furthermore, approval was granted for LOATF allocations for a two-year period, and the auto and equipment insurance renewal for the 2026-2027 period was authorized with Brown and Brown Insurance.
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The board addressed various administrative and operational matters, including the sale of multiple adjudicated properties and the condemnation of dilapidated structures. Key decisions involved approving road improvement projects, authorizing the disposal of surplus assets, and adopting updated policies for LCDBG program management and personnel dress codes. The board also authorized grant applications for transit programs, appointed members to various advisory boards, approved insurance plan renewals, and authorized vehicle purchases for fire districts. Furthermore, the meeting concluded with a resolution calling for special elections regarding millage taxes for fire protection and road districts.
The board received quarterly updates regarding the job center and sales tax collections. Actions were taken to reappoint members to several boards, including fire districts, the library, and parkway authorities. The jury approved the sale of adjudicated properties and identified others for potential sale. Multiple construction contracts were awarded for road widening, overlay, and pavement rehabilitation projects. The meeting included the authorization of equipment purchases for fire departments, amendments to part-time employee compensation, and zoning approvals for various RV and mobile home parks. Additionally, the jury addressed traffic control ordinances, authorized financial bond approvals, and conducted an executive session concerning pending litigation.
The committee reviewed the Tier II Facility Report for the reporting year, noting the number of facilities reporting within the parish. Discussions included recent hazardous material incidents and a weather briefing from the National Weather Service covering upcoming hurricane season predictions, drought conditions, and recent tornado activity. Additionally, the committee received a presentation on a medical countermeasure exercise, discussed 2026 activity planning, including ammonia pipeline mitigation, and future tabletop drill exercises.
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