State Accepting Public Comments on $100 Million Plan to Devote Gustav, Ike Aid to Economic Development, State and Local Government Match The LRA and the state Office of Community Development are accepting public comments on the fourth amendment to Louisiana's plan for spending its allocation of federal funds for recovery from hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which dedicates $100 million to economic development and aid to local governments, farmers and agribusinesses. LRA Board Meets Thursday in Baton Rouge to Act on Gustav, Ike Funding The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Recovery Authority will meet Thursday, January 28, 2010, to discuss and vote on a preliminary plan for spending a pool of $100 million in recovery funds for rebuilding after hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Related Links LRA Board Meeting 1-28-10 Agenda (94.7 KB) Minutes from LRA Board Meeting 11-12-09 (138.8 KB) Executive Director's Report 1-28-10 (635.4 KB) Presentation from the Bayou District Foundation (923.6 KB) Presentation on Iberia, St. Mary and Vermilion parish recovery funding needs (4.245 MB) Presentation from Terrebonne Parish (1.155 MB) Presentation from the LA Coastal Planning Project (1.184 MB) Update on CDBG Programs and Budget (1.025 MB) Resolution to approve APA4 for Gustav/Ike unmet needs funding (12.5 KB) APA4 for Gustav/Ike unmet needs funding (143.0 KB)

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