Large change orders on drainage and utility projects
St. Charles Parish
Summary
Two change orders added over $1.2 million combined to parish projects after utilities relocated or mislocated lines. Council members pressed for better utility accountability, and President Jewell refused to pay a gas company's $1 million line-relocation demand.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Parish taxpayers are absorbing about $1.28 million in added project costs, funded by executive order reallocations.
Residents of Ormond Center, New Sarpy and Destrehan get improved drainage once projects finish.
Taxpayers foot the bill for utility mislocations and railroad-restricted work.
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