Pierre Part Bayou-Pioneer
March 24, 2026
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize South Central Planning Development Commission to amend the following application to reflect a $2,000,000 request for Engineering/Design for renovations of the existing Assumption Parish Courthouse for the FY 2027 funding cycle;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize South Central Planning Development Commission to submit a new application for $3,000,000 for the Planning and Construction of the Labadieville Drainage Project for the FY 2027 funding cycle.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby reject all bids received for the Marais Project, approved for GIS Engineering to complete the H&H Study and approved the execution of the task order with GIS Engineering for the H&H Study.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve 7 weeks of FMLA leave for an Equipment Operator III/Drainage Project Estimator.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve filling the Admin Assistant/Field Worker position in the OHSEP/911 Department.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the end of probationary period for General Maintenance Worker, Kaci Leonard effective September 29, 2025.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the end of probationary period for General Maintenance Worker, Blaine Scully effective October 3, 2025.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the Annual Civil Rights Certification for Section 8.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve 1 task order for the Jolimar Street Project as the full H&H Study is not needed to include design, bidding, construction administration and Davis Bacon.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the Grants Coordinator to apply for the Receptacle Trash grant through Keep Louisiana Beautiful for 5 trash receptacles at Grant Park.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BARATARIA-TERREBONNE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO AID IN ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEMS REPAIR & REPLACEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, works to protect and restore the Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine complex in southeast Louisiana, one of the most productive estuaries in North America bringing together government agencies, local officials, scientists, businesses, and citizens to address issues like land loss, water quality, habitat preservation, and sustainable economic use of natural resources;
WHEREAS, the Assumption Parish Police Jury recognizes the urgent need to repair and replace aging sewer infrastructure in Assumption Parish that negatively affects water quality;
WHEREAS, the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby authorize and direct the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to prioritize its pursuit of additional funding for sewer repair and replacement especially in identified hotspots within Assumption Parish, and other communities with higher concentrations of low-to-moderate income households and documented water quality impairments.
WHEREAS, the Parish of Assumption authorizes its Local Development District, namely South Central Planning & Development Commission, to assist with the project and coordination;
WHEREAS, the Parish of Assumption authorizes SCPDC to pursue additional funds to aid in helping Low to moderate-income residents cover project costs;
WHEREAS the Police Jury met in a regular session on October 8, 2025 whereby Jeff Naquin, Leroy Blanchard, Myron Matherne, Michael Dias, Charles Breaux, Chris Carter, Ron Alcorn, Ira Patureau and Jamie Ponville, constituting a quorum;
A motion was made by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Ira Patureau, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to seek additional funding for sewer repair and replacement in Assumption Parish. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby support and authorize the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to apply for and secure additional funding for sewer repair and replacement within Assumption Parish.
THAT, in the event of an administration change, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program and South Central Planning and Development Commission shall continue to have authorization for grant pursuit and coordination under this Resolution.
THAT, President Leroy Blanchard is hereby authorized to execute and submit any and all documents including, but not limited to, applications, award closing documents, request for funds, status reports to DRA for the Fiscal Year 2025 federal award program cycle and beyond;
THAT, the Awardee agrees to use the additional funds provided by Sony Group Corporation in the amount of $227,757 to said award;
THAT, the Awardee is not making an in-kind contribution of __N/A____ with a fair market value of $___N/A____ to said award; and
THAT, in the event of an administration change, the President shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
And said Resolution was declared adopted on this 8th day of October, 2025.
CERTIFICATE
I, Kim Torres do hereby certify that I am the Secretary-Treasurer for Assumption Parish Police Jury, duly authorized, and acting and that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution for the Assumption Parish Police Jury adopted at a meeting of said Police Jury held on October 8, 2025, at which a quorum was present and acting and said resolution is in full force and effect.
IN EVIDENCE WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the corporation this 14th day of October, 2025 OF THE POLICE JURY.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO DELTA REGIONAL & OTHER ENTITIES
WHEREAS, the Delta Regional Authority (hereinafter “DRA”) was created by Congress by the Delta Regional Authority Act of 2000, as amended, as a federal/state partnership now comprised of 255 counties and parishes within the eight states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in order to remedy severe and chronic economic distress by stimulating economic development and fostering partnerships that will have a positive impact on the Delta Region’s economy;
WHEREAS the Assumption Parish Police Jury proposes to apply for an award with DRA for the Fiscal Years 2025/2026 federal awards program cycle;
WHEREAS, the Assumption Parish Police Jury authorizes its Local Development District, namely South Central Planning & Development Commission, to assist with the project and application development, write and submit the grant, and to conduct project administration in coordination with the Parish Grant Coordinator if awarded;
WHEREAS DRA requires that a person be designated, appointed, and given the authority to perform certain duties and administration of said award for and on behalf of the Awardee;
WHEREAS the Assumption Parish Police Jury met in a regular session on October 8, 2025 whereby Jeff Naquin, Leroy Blanchard, Myron Matherne, Michael Dias, Charles Breaux, Chris Carter, Ron Alcorn, Ira Patureau and Jamie Ponville met, constituting a quorum;
WHEREAS, a motion was made Mr. Jeff Naquin, was seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, to designate and appoint the Grants Coordinator, Tawanya Tyler to assist in project coordination and perform all duties and administration of said award, which carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded on the minutes;
WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mr. Jeff Naquin, was seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, to pursue additional funds to aid in covering all project and administration costs;
WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mr. Jeff Naquin, was seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, that in the event of an administration or position change, the new Grants Coordinator shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, by the Police Jury of Assumption Parish, as follows:
THAT, South Central Planning is authorized to develop, write, and submit an application to Delta Regional Authority, and that additional funds are authorized to be pursued to aid in covering all project costs, and that the Grants Coordinator, Tawanya Tyler be and is hereby designated and appointed to perform on behalf of Assumption Parish and has the authority to make those acts and assume any and all duties in dealing with the award with DRA for the Fiscal Years 2025/2026 federal awards program cycle until grant close out;
And said Resolution was declared adopted on this 8th day of October, 2025.
CERTIFICATE
I, Kim Torres do hereby certify that I am the Secretary-Treasurer for Assumption Parish Police Jury, duly authorized, and acting and that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution for the Assumption Parish Police Jury adopted at a meeting of said Police Jury held on October 8, 2025, at which a quorum was present and acting and said resolution is in full force and effect.
IN EVIDENCE WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the corporation this 14th day of October, 2025 OF THE POLICE JURY.
___________________________________________
ATTEST
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and accept Bell Butler Design as the high scorer pending a cost analysis on the Courthouse Renovations Project.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to cancel the existing engineering contract with CJ Savoie for Grant Park .
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize Ms. Tawanya Tyler to act as the interim Responsible Charge person for all DOTD projects in the absence of the Parish Manager.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize an 8-foot hardship variance on the south side property line at 6874 Hwy 1.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the nonprofit rate at the Community Center for the Feast on the Bayou for St. Anne Catholic Church pending the proper 501C3 paperwork submission.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jamie Ponville and seconded by Mr. Myron Matherne
RESOLUTION
A resolution approving the holding of an election in Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on October 6, 2025, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PARCEL FEE PROPOSITION
Shall Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect an annual parcel fee of $75 on each lot, sub-divided portion of ground and/or individual tract located in the District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035 (an estimated $1,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the fee for an entire year), in the manner set out in Section 2740.16 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing and maintaining levees, levee drainage, flood protection, hurricane flood protection, and all purposes incidental thereto, including paying compensation for the exercise of permanent or temporary servitudes?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 9
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 8th day of October, 2025.
/s/ Kim M. Torres /s/ Leroy Blanchard
Secretary-Treasurer President
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ASSUMPTION
I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Police Jury of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said Police Jury on October 8, 2025, approving the holding of an election in Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Napoleonville, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of October, 2025.
Secretary-Treasurer
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the CEA for public works project between APPJ and Lovelle Mcgalliard with the change in scope to reflect all culverts and materials to be provided by the landowner.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the CEA for public works project between APPJ and Marty Landry with the change in scope to reflect all culverts and materials to be provided by the landowner.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign all future CEA’s only for drainage projects that were already approved by the full jury and assigned a project number.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the task order for the Himalaya Canal in the amount of $3,250 for the Davis Bacon Admin with GIS Engineering.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to enter into a contract with CJ Savoie for engineering services in the amount of $25,000 for Grant Park.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the Grants Coordinator to submit an extension on LGAP for the Court House Renovations project which is to expire on 2-22-26.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
• Shell Beach Boat Launch
• Assumption Parish Elevation and Paving of Bayou Crab Road
• Grant Park Planning and Construction
• Plattenville Drainage Improvements (FPC CF FY26)
• Assumption Parish Pumps/Drainage (FPC CF FY26)
• Multi-Agency Govt. Complex and EOC Shelter/Essential Personnel
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize South Central Planning Development Commission to amend the following application to reflect a $2,000,000 request for Engineering/Design for renovations of the existing Assumption Parish Courthouse for the FY 2027 funding cycle;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize South Central Planning Development Commission to submit a new application for $3,000,000 for the Planning and Construction of the Labadieville Drainage Project for the FY 2027 funding cycle.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby reject all bids received for the Marais Project, approved for GIS Engineering to complete the H&H Study and approved the execution of the task order with GIS Engineering for the H&H Study.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve 7 weeks of FMLA leave for an Equipment Operator III/Drainage Project Estimator.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve filling the Admin Assistant/Field Worker position in the OHSEP/911 Department.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the end of probationary period for General Maintenance Worker, Kaci Leonard effective September 29, 2025.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the end of probationary period for General Maintenance Worker, Blaine Scully effective October 3, 2025.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the Annual Civil Rights Certification for Section 8.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve 1 task order for the Jolimar Street Project as the full H&H Study is not needed to include design, bidding, construction administration and Davis Bacon.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the Grants Coordinator to apply for the Receptacle Trash grant through Keep Louisiana Beautiful for 5 trash receptacles at Grant Park.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BARATARIA-TERREBONNE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO AID IN ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEMS REPAIR & REPLACEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, works to protect and restore the Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine complex in southeast Louisiana, one of the most productive estuaries in North America bringing together government agencies, local officials, scientists, businesses, and citizens to address issues like land loss, water quality, habitat preservation, and sustainable economic use of natural resources;
WHEREAS, the Assumption Parish Police Jury recognizes the urgent need to repair and replace aging sewer infrastructure in Assumption Parish that negatively affects water quality;
WHEREAS, the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby authorize and direct the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to prioritize its pursuit of additional funding for sewer repair and replacement especially in identified hotspots within Assumption Parish, and other communities with higher concentrations of low-to-moderate income households and documented water quality impairments.
WHEREAS, the Parish of Assumption authorizes its Local Development District, namely South Central Planning & Development Commission, to assist with the project and coordination;
WHEREAS, the Parish of Assumption authorizes SCPDC to pursue additional funds to aid in helping Low to moderate-income residents cover project costs;
WHEREAS the Police Jury met in a regular session on October 8, 2025 whereby Jeff Naquin, Leroy Blanchard, Myron Matherne, Michael Dias, Charles Breaux, Chris Carter, Ron Alcorn, Ira Patureau and Jamie Ponville, constituting a quorum;
A motion was made by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Ira Patureau, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to seek additional funding for sewer repair and replacement in Assumption Parish. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby support and authorize the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to apply for and secure additional funding for sewer repair and replacement within Assumption Parish.
THAT, in the event of an administration change, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program and South Central Planning and Development Commission shall continue to have authorization for grant pursuit and coordination under this Resolution.
THAT, President Leroy Blanchard is hereby authorized to execute and submit any and all documents including, but not limited to, applications, award closing documents, request for funds, status reports to DRA for the Fiscal Year 2025 federal award program cycle and beyond;
THAT, the Awardee agrees to use the additional funds provided by Sony Group Corporation in the amount of $227,757 to said award;
THAT, the Awardee is not making an in-kind contribution of __N/A____ with a fair market value of $___N/A____ to said award; and
THAT, in the event of an administration change, the President shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
And said Resolution was declared adopted on this 8th day of October, 2025.
CERTIFICATE
I, Kim Torres do hereby certify that I am the Secretary-Treasurer for Assumption Parish Police Jury, duly authorized, and acting and that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution for the Assumption Parish Police Jury adopted at a meeting of said Police Jury held on October 8, 2025, at which a quorum was present and acting and said resolution is in full force and effect.
IN EVIDENCE WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the corporation this 14th day of October, 2025 OF THE POLICE JURY.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO DELTA REGIONAL & OTHER ENTITIES
WHEREAS, the Delta Regional Authority (hereinafter “DRA”) was created by Congress by the Delta Regional Authority Act of 2000, as amended, as a federal/state partnership now comprised of 255 counties and parishes within the eight states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in order to remedy severe and chronic economic distress by stimulating economic development and fostering partnerships that will have a positive impact on the Delta Region’s economy;
WHEREAS the Assumption Parish Police Jury proposes to apply for an award with DRA for the Fiscal Years 2025/2026 federal awards program cycle;
WHEREAS, the Assumption Parish Police Jury authorizes its Local Development District, namely South Central Planning & Development Commission, to assist with the project and application development, write and submit the grant, and to conduct project administration in coordination with the Parish Grant Coordinator if awarded;
WHEREAS DRA requires that a person be designated, appointed, and given the authority to perform certain duties and administration of said award for and on behalf of the Awardee;
WHEREAS the Assumption Parish Police Jury met in a regular session on October 8, 2025 whereby Jeff Naquin, Leroy Blanchard, Myron Matherne, Michael Dias, Charles Breaux, Chris Carter, Ron Alcorn, Ira Patureau and Jamie Ponville met, constituting a quorum;
WHEREAS, a motion was made Mr. Jeff Naquin, was seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, to designate and appoint the Grants Coordinator, Tawanya Tyler to assist in project coordination and perform all duties and administration of said award, which carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded on the minutes;
WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mr. Jeff Naquin, was seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, to pursue additional funds to aid in covering all project and administration costs;
WHEREAS, a motion was made by Mr. Jeff Naquin, was seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, that in the event of an administration or position change, the new Grants Coordinator shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, by the Police Jury of Assumption Parish, as follows:
THAT, South Central Planning is authorized to develop, write, and submit an application to Delta Regional Authority, and that additional funds are authorized to be pursued to aid in covering all project costs, and that the Grants Coordinator, Tawanya Tyler be and is hereby designated and appointed to perform on behalf of Assumption Parish and has the authority to make those acts and assume any and all duties in dealing with the award with DRA for the Fiscal Years 2025/2026 federal awards program cycle until grant close out;
And said Resolution was declared adopted on this 8th day of October, 2025.
CERTIFICATE
I, Kim Torres do hereby certify that I am the Secretary-Treasurer for Assumption Parish Police Jury, duly authorized, and acting and that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution for the Assumption Parish Police Jury adopted at a meeting of said Police Jury held on October 8, 2025, at which a quorum was present and acting and said resolution is in full force and effect.
IN EVIDENCE WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the corporation this 14th day of October, 2025 OF THE POLICE JURY.
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ATTEST
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and accept Bell Butler Design as the high scorer pending a cost analysis on the Courthouse Renovations Project.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to cancel the existing engineering contract with CJ Savoie for Grant Park .
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize Ms. Tawanya Tyler to act as the interim Responsible Charge person for all DOTD projects in the absence of the Parish Manager.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize an 8-foot hardship variance on the south side property line at 6874 Hwy 1.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the nonprofit rate at the Community Center for the Feast on the Bayou for St. Anne Catholic Church pending the proper 501C3 paperwork submission.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jamie Ponville and seconded by Mr. Myron Matherne
RESOLUTION
A resolution approving the holding of an election in Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on October 6, 2025, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PARCEL FEE PROPOSITION
Shall Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect an annual parcel fee of $75 on each lot, sub-divided portion of ground and/or individual tract located in the District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035 (an estimated $1,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the fee for an entire year), in the manner set out in Section 2740.16 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing and maintaining levees, levee drainage, flood protection, hurricane flood protection, and all purposes incidental thereto, including paying compensation for the exercise of permanent or temporary servitudes?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 9
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 8th day of October, 2025.
/s/ Kim M. Torres /s/ Leroy Blanchard
Secretary-Treasurer President
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ASSUMPTION
I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Police Jury of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said Police Jury on October 8, 2025, approving the holding of an election in Pierre Part Settlement Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Napoleonville, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of October, 2025.
Secretary-Treasurer
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the CEA for public works project between APPJ and Lovelle Mcgalliard with the change in scope to reflect all culverts and materials to be provided by the landowner.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the CEA for public works project between APPJ and Marty Landry with the change in scope to reflect all culverts and materials to be provided by the landowner.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign all future CEA’s only for drainage projects that were already approved by the full jury and assigned a project number.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the task order for the Himalaya Canal in the amount of $3,250 for the Davis Bacon Admin with GIS Engineering.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to enter into a contract with CJ Savoie for engineering services in the amount of $25,000 for Grant Park.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the Grants Coordinator to submit an extension on LGAP for the Court House Renovations project which is to expire on 2-22-26.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0