ExxonMobil Sales Tax Rebate

At a glance

• What: Resolution 59599 rebates $285,115.24 in 2 percent Parish sales tax on ExxonMobil construction projects (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025) to the EBRP Redevelopment Authority, doing business as Build Baton Rouge.
• Where it stands: Approved as amended 9-0 on August 26, 2026 (Budget Supplement 9163).
• Next: Payment by the Finance Director.

Terms

• Rebate of $285,115.24 under the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement authorized by Resolution 57729 dated March 13, 2024; funds appropriated by Budget Supplement 9163.
• Motion: Councilman Hurst, seconded by Councilman Kenney, to approve as amended to correct the period to "April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025." Vote 9-0, with Councilwoman Adams, Councilwoman Harris and Councilman Hudson absent.
• No one spoke; Phillip Lillard emailed opposition.

Related item

See Cortana Corridor Sales Tax Rebate.

Sources

• Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, August 26, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08262026-2428

Log

2026-08-26 - Metropolitan Council

Approved as amended, 9-0.