Bayou Fountain Economic Development District Agreement

At a glance

What: A proposed cooperative endeavor agreement between the City-Parish and the Bayou Fountain Economic Development District, aimed at promoting economic development in the district.
Where it stands: Deleted by a 9-0 vote on August 26, 2026 after being introduced May 13 and deferred twice.
Next: Nothing pending.

May 13, 2026: introduced and read in full (introduced by Councilman Hudson).
May 27, 2026: public hearing held; final action deferred to June 24, 2026.
June 24, 2026: hearing held; final action deferred to August 26, 2026.
August 26, 2026: hearing held. Pennie May Landry spoke in opposition and Phillip Lillard emailed opposition. Councilwoman Racca moved to delete the resolution, seconded by Councilman Hurst. Vote 9-0, with Councilwoman Adams, Councilwoman Harris and Councilman Hudson absent.

The minutes read give only the title of the agreement. The reason for deletion and the agreement's terms are not recorded.

Resolution deleted, 9-0, on Councilwoman Racca's motion.