On January 12, 2026, St. Charles Parish Council is scheduled to convene at the Council Chambers, located on the second floor of the Hahnville Courthouse. As part of their meeting agenda, the Parish Council will review several items introduced during the Monday session. One such item includes a proposed Change Order No. 1 that aims to reduce the Deputy Jeff G. Watson Dr. Roadway Extension project's contract amount by $18,262.50, as informed by the official St. Charles Parish website.
In addition to the contract adjustments, the Parish Council will deliberate on the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement that would allocate $80,000 annually from the state's opioid litigation settlement to bolster the Public Defenders Office. This funding is earmarked to pay for a Drug Court Attorney who serves as a Legal Representative within the Drug Court Program. These arrangements highlight the St. Charles Parish's commitment to addressing the opioid crisis through legal support and rehabilitation initiatives.
Infrastructure improvements are also on the docket, with the Council considering a substantial contract with Cycle Construction Company, LLC for the Ormond Center Drainage Improvements estimated at $3,097,730. Furthermore, the Council is to decide on a Professional Services Agreement with engineering firm BBEC, LLC for the Ormond CN Railway Culverts. This contract may reach up to $1,097,231, reflecting the Council's prioritization of crucial infrastructural enhancements, according to the St. Charles Parish.
A notable increase to the East Bank Bridge Park Improvements project will also be reviewed, in which Change Order No. 1 (Final) proposes to boost the contract sum by $63,294.80 and extend the completion timeline by 134 days. The St. Charles Parish Council will additionally weigh the approval of a Contract for the Kinler Lift Station Replacement, at the cost of $624,712.60, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to essential public works. The Council's agenda further extends to the discussion of a Professional Services Agreement with C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC for the Primrose Canal Cleaning and Improvements Phase 1B, capping expenditures at $56,926.83.
Additional deliberations will concern a sizable amendment to the Alpha Testing and Inspection, Inc. agreement, doubling its cap to $500,000 to cover Capital Project Testing and Inspection services. Consulting Agreements with both Adams and Reese, LLP for federal legislative affairs and Connick and Associates, LLC for state legislative affairs representation, will also be contemplated, as these partnerships could influence the Parish's legislative strategies moving forward. Information about the upcoming meeting and its content are accessible via St. Charles Parish's official website, with options for residents to view the proceedings live through various local broadcasting channels.
