Vermilion Parish Police Jury votes to have railing built to stop people from falling at the courthouse

The Vermilion Parish Police Jury decided to go the conservative route as a way to stop people from accidently tripping on a six-inch high step at the courthouse.
Over the last month, three people have forgotten there was a step as they walked out of the courthouse. They have fallen on the brick plaza, and luckily, no one had injuries.
The brick plaza, including that step, has been on location for more than 60 years.
The police jury began looking into ways to prevent people from accidently forgetting there was a six-inch drop.
Earlier in the week, the jurors talked about two ways to make the plaza safer. The first item talked about was building a cement ramp that would start a few feet from the courthouse door and slop downward.
Those who walk on the ramp would avoid the step altogether.
Gene Sellers Jr., an architect, got a quote on the cost of building a ramp. Two quotes averaged $12,500.
Then Sellers gave the Police Jurors a second choice.
He suggested ornamental hand rails to help courthouse visitors walk up and down the six-inch high step.
Anywhere from one to three handrails could be placed.
Sellers also got estimated cost bid for a set of handrails, which could be placed in the middle of the step.
One set of railings would cost taxpayers around $3,000. If a contractor places three sets of ornamental railings, (one in the middle, and the other two on the outside of the steps) the three sets of railings may cost around $9,000.
The police jurors discussed it and authorized Sellers to get three bids for the railings.