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\"I have witnessed golf carts rolling at high speeds and a kid riding a motorcycle on 2 occasions at probably 25 miles per hour,\" Wilmot read from Lehi's statement. The letter also noted that the path is posted with numerous “no motor vehicle” signs but that motorized vehicles continue to use the path.

Councilman Ladd said he shares the concern and reported seeing children riding low-speed recreational vehicles on the path and golf carts traveling on and around curbs. Ladd said the council recently passed a golf-cart ordinance that allows carts on streets, and that those vehicles should not be operated on the pedestrian path. He told the council he would work with Police Chief Keith Conley and the Kenner Police Department to address enforcement and to draft legislation \"in the very near future to pinpoint correcting any corrections that need be.\" (Paraphrase of council remarks in meeting record.)

Councilman Wilmot advised residents who observe violations — including golf carts or motorcycles on the path — to contact the Kenner Police Department so officers may respond. The transcript does not record a formal motion or ordinance adoption during the meeting on this matter; council discussion indicated next steps would include coordinating with police and exploring legislative fixes.

The matter touches a high-use recreational corridor in Rivertown that council members said is a growing quality-of-life asset. The letter read into the record requested increased attention to enforcement because walkers using the path include elderly residents and children who could be endangered by motorized vehicles.

No timeline or firm enforcement plan was included in the meeting record; council members described follow-up work with the police chief and possible future legislation as the next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kenner Council Meeting 12/05/2024","oneSentenceSummary","Councilman Tom Wilmot read a resident's written concern about motor vehicles on the Vintage Canal pedestrian-bike path; council members said they will work with the Kenner Police Department and Chief Keith Conley and consider legislation to address enforcement and signage.","taxTitle","Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana","taxId",4994,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678953,"Kenner Council approves multiple contracts, emergency repairs and extensions; defers hotel-district tax agreement",487,653000,1140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172873-b3e771231232586b7afb294fb0b99411&start=653&end=1140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172873-b3e771231232586b7afb294fb0b99411/thumbnail_653000.jpg","/articles/6678953/Kenner-City/Jefferson-Parish/Louisiana/Kenner-Council-approves-multiple-contracts-emergency-repairs-and-extensions-defers-hotel-district-tax-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678953-27792dd1bf8880e76e7c9e0063384047/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179313&Signature=Nul18ZdIH5-cGqpZRd3z5jDHvWpWLurPG8247m3tdc9WaztOA0RVC64ZUCG7i0cLWwOTRQs8ib1lPLQ1vujGScLTftwacU1PbJKKu5yN7s0uGoc7z4AYhkm-3~WYZPkNTdI4CTgzJ7r2KhMj7mjS3wFq-p832jhnqaNMzq1-fEMAETk8x3GAqAG31MtJNWVr0iakjfhVfHj2wA7afO~sEHlDQOwYuuCpQQCRAbNmXO~1v0fx0fMovn1cnx45hgYM8JqqMQlgt~jQJU50DAYvTN~WUtaVIZTBtP43zBmcayBxCM~Dak5GMIBXJp9BCx9wDyMGE6GsK9KgxYCSe4w8-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kenner City Council unanimously approved a group of ordinances and resolutions authorizing public-works contracts, professional services agreements and emergency repairs, and extended a local state-of-emergency declaration during its meeting. The council deferred one public hearing on a cooperative endeavor agreement tied to a special economic district.

The council approved multiple procurement and contract ordinances by recorded voice vote with all members answering “aye” and no opposition. Key actions included acceptance of Fleming Construction Company LLC’s low bid for sewer lift station improvements (Summary Ordinance No. 13,692) in the amount of $415,473 for the Department of Wastewater; approval of an as-needed engineering agreement with Design Incorporated not to exceed $49,500 (Summary Ordinance No. 13,693) for Public Works; and a consulting agreement with Connick and Associates LLC not to exceed $120,000 annually for the Kenner Police Department (Summary Ordinance No. 13,694). The council also approved cooperative endeavor language and funding arrangements for Roosevelt Boulevard road repairs with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury (Summary Ordinance No. 13,695).

The council ratified emergency repairs for city equipment: fire engine 378 (Kenner Fire Department) repaired by Kenworth of Louisiana for $64,357.51 (Summary Ordinance No. 13,696) and a sole-source repair of a lift-station pump by Fluid Processing Pumps LLC for $23,570 (Summary Ordinance No. 13,697). The council also approved an amendment with MSMM Engineering LLC to add resident inspection services and extend the term for the 42nd & Lake Trail and 31st & Loyola Sew er Lift Station project, increasing that agreement by $28,980 to a total of $101,028 (Summary Ordinance No. 13,698).

Council members approved an $85,000 subrecipient agreement with Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana for the Community Development Department (Summary Ordinance No. 13,700) and accepted other routine purchases and first-read ordinances, including HVAC and firefighter personal-protective-equipment procurements listed for first reading.

A street-dedication ordinance naming a newly dedicated street “Winning Way,” donated by Boyd Gaming/Treasure Chest Casino, passed unanimously (Summary Ordinance No. 13,701). The council also approved the minutes of the Nov. 22, 2024 regular meeting and other routine consent items.

On emergency authority, the council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to extend the local state of emergency for the Hurricane Francine situation for the Department of Emergency Management. The mayor explained the extension allows the chief executive to maintain streamlined purchasing and complete FEMA-related paperwork; the mayor also noted a recent change in state law now requires, in the mayor’s and parish attorney’s view, a council resolution to extend older disaster declarations when they remain open beyond a statutory period.

A public hearing on Summary Ordinance No. 13,691 — an amended and restated cooperative-endeavor agreement concerning a 2% sales and use tax and a 2% hotel occupancy tax within a proposed Veterans Boulevard economic development district — was deferred one meeting by motion of Council Member McKenney, seconded by Council Member Dunne. The motion to defer carried unanimously.

All votes called on the floor were recorded by voice; where the clerk read motions and recorded “all council members in favor, please say aye,” the council answered unanimously with no recorded nays or abstentions.

Several items were presented on first reading or placed on the agenda for later consideration, including agreements tied to state aid to local government, vehicle purchases for the police department, a proposed franchise agreement with Entergy Louisiana LLC, and the proposed sale of a property at 409 Williams Boulevard. Those first-reading items will return for further consideration at a later meeting.

The meeting record shows the council handled the package of procurement and emergency items as routine business with limited debate; several council members and the mayor offered brief clarifying comments on funding sources and prior capital-outlay efforts in support of the approved agreements.","At a regular Kenner City Council meeting, members unanimously approved a series of ordinances accepting bids, awarding professional services agreements and ratifying emergency repairs, and extended a hurricane emergency declaration. The council deferred final action on a cooperative-endeavor tax agreement for one meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Kenner council members raise safety concerns over Vintage Canal path after reports of golf carts and motorcycles

Kenner Council approves multiple contracts, emergency repairs and extensions; defers hotel-district tax agreement