FEMA officials are investigating the collection and disposal of hurricane debris in unincorporated areas of Livingston Parish, according to a report in the Livingston Parish News. The newspaper says there were “multiple irregularities” in contracts with private burn sites signed by Parish Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy. McCoy signed the contracts for Hurricane Gustav cleanup because Parish President Mike Grimmer was out of town. Grimmer says he wasn’t out of town. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Grimmer should have signed the contracts because he did not have the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the parish. Livingston’s potential financial exposure for the burn site leases amounts to $420,000, according to the contracts McCoy signed. To read the full story, click here. (Registration required)
Report: Feds eye Livingston debris contracts
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