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Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet is seeking $212.9 million – $5.2 million more than the previous year – in his 2015 budget proposal.

Claudet’s proposed figures include $22.4 million in operating capital and 5-year capital outlay, which is an increase from 2014. Last year’s budget was $207.7 million and $19.71 million in operating capital and capital outlay.


The parish received $5.91 million in priority state capital outlay priority I funding, which will be used toward constructing the new Emergency Operations Center in Gray, Thompson Road upgrades and the Fireman’s Skate Park.

The $13.8 million left for the 2015 five-year capital outlay budget will be divided up as follows:

• Drainage improvements: $4.5 million.


• Government buildings: $3.7 million.

• Road and bridge projects: $2.4 million.

• Recreation: $225,000.


• Economic development: $195,000.

• Utility system: 1.1 million.

• Sewerage system: 1.1 million.


• Public services and safety: 100,000.

• Waterways: 300,000.

Few new projects are planned for the coming year.


“There are very few new initiatives that we are proposing because this is the last term for our parish president.” Terrebonne Parish Business Manager Al Levron said.

Claudet said other priority projects included work on Bayou Gardens and West Side boulevards, Hollywood Road widening and assisting Recreation District 2-3 in completing a major portion of the new sports complex.

Among some of the new propositions in this year’s budget is a 2-percent pay hike for all Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government employees. The parish has secured $485,855 for the 684 employees, which amounts to $710 per employee.


The increase was a direct result from the local economy’s recent upward trend.

“Right now, the economy is booming in our area. Industry is able to adjust salaries much more substantially than we are,” Claudet said. “Consequently, I was able to squeeze out 2 percent for our employees, which we believe is something important in maintaining and acquiring productive employees.”