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City officials reported that Lafayette LCG had requested changes to language circulated earlier in the week. The mayor and city attorney discussed whether to defer action; Gerald, the city attorney, advised that adopting the ordinance as drafted would give staff and attorneys authority to negotiate and finalize contract language without returning to the council for ministerial edits. “If you adopt the ordinance as is, it gives them their authority to go and work out this language, and then we don't have to come back,” Gerald said.

A point of concern raised by council members was wording in the agreement that implied the city buys all water from Lafayette. Staff noted that Broussard produces a significant volume of its own water and also purchases from Lafayette; council members asked that inaccurate phrasing be removed from the final document. The council voted to adopt the ordinance, and Gerald and Lafayette’s attorney were reported to be continuing work on final contract language.

There was no public comment on the ordinance. The council recorded a roll‑call vote and the motion passed.

Why it matters: The wholesale water agreement governs the terms under which Broussard purchases treated water from Lafayette LCG; the amendment and the council’s approval authorize staff to finalize negotiated language without requiring the council to reconvene for non substantive edits.

Next steps: City and Lafayette attorneys to finalize the amendment language per the council’s direction; staff will implement the finalized agreement once both parties sign the amendment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Broussard Council Meeting 8/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted Ordinance 25‑832 giving authority to adopt Amendment No. 5 to the wholesale water agreement with Lafayette consolidated government; the council accepted city attorney advice that adopting the ordinance as written would allow final contract language to be negotiated without returning to council for ministerial changes.","taxTitle","Broussard, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana","taxId",69757,"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},6139484,"Broussard council introduces ordinance to annex property along Garber Road into City District 1",173,2040000,2213000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5580856-17acd129cdef026a2409cde16311add6&start=2040&end=2213","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5580856-17acd129cdef026a2409cde16311add6/thumbnail_2040000.jpg","/articles/6139484/Broussard/Lafayette-Parish/Louisiana/Broussard-council-introduces-ordinance-to-annex-property-along-Garber-Road-into-City-District-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6139484-6ca24f5f2f4198d7386cd643016e4233/orig.mp4?Expires=1773534943&Signature=IfeQNl2oSw8UJxnGOCAkMuQkNJ-~JlgEl7AoAsNkozrTxbWWcx9XzTNdAJuMpe5MkVhd0sdhwoplox0UjYPC5x7-371XjFj~FxG3BdkN-aP4mThy77aa0VS4JuHFBkZN632x-bdhHXhXyoEXR76k2jw39z~Z6LznC4PITWcgJFZ-lwHbvO03XDnfq7Sibud7V8OTXY1Go29bxRvgY0WZuWGFinkOB~CKMkBBrNQ7GbxaJl3G5SjTmL~veGkOX49ix9cHIgxtNZdRPlhb3zvv4kFnTlPx3x7OJQ03QF9hAgG4QbgaVVjbHdl6Metxp7Srak9pMa32dxgW3F6b1RGWhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Broussard on Aug. 12 introduced an ordinance to annex property located along the southern right‑of‑way of Garber Road (even addresses 520–578) into the city and place it in Voting District 1.

The ordinance (No. 25‑833) was introduced after staff noted a map in the council packet and confirmed the annexation had followed required administrative channels. The property was described in the agenda as unzoned and unannexed, adjacent to existing city limits.

There was no public comment. Council members moved and seconded introduction and approved the motion to introduce the ordinance by roll call.

Why it matters: If adopted at later readings, the annexation would expand the city limits to include the specified properties along Garber Road and assign them to Voting District 1, with attendant changes in municipal services and jurisdictional responsibilities for those parcels.

Next steps: The ordinance was introduced (first reading); subsequent public hearings or additional readings will be required for final adoption according to standard annexation procedures.","Council introduced an ordinance to annex unincorporated property along the southern right-of-way of Garber Road (even addresses 520–578) into Broussard and place it in Voting District 1; the ordinance was introduced after staff confirmed proper procedural routing and a map was provided in the council packet.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6139487,"Broussard declares Main Street Phase 3B substantially complete, 40‑foot light poles remain",269,1841000,2110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5580856-17acd129cdef026a2409cde16311add6&start=1841&end=2110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5580856-17acd129cdef026a2409cde16311add6/thumbnail_1841000.jpg","/articles/6139487/Broussard/Lafayette-Parish/Louisiana/Broussard-declares-Main-Street-Phase-3B-substantially-complete-40foot-light-poles-remain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6139487-bd4ad002ea58b8e866300f56492b62e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773534943&Signature=nWi3ovlLd2jruM8Eu~hNd0GD-X9DIbxhKyb1cML6kaeG-WxnCTl--OfnT0FpoAz8kBpVLnKHtIAPzKSYTHwlrYAlUYwvzM8o3EzpKcNZWnxSdsE9NCAsCd3nXxiO3idO0fRDeqLPfE09v6gRjum6RWp8qUxhd0txyy3pj0Hs5OmWKHJK-8ob6CBm9uWQp0hS2PDHpmu7RhBN89kDEln87H1WecKDcsfc9NZKptGhFy9UYLzPMhpWD6mtYNFNLBGniQgeS9AdX7aU~2yXCFHkXrKnOhDw6Ke~heEfXkt-4Q6B3yAYI1e06FJ6e6xKMTy3rjLtscsQX1ORYFNGefrDHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Broussard on Aug. 12 voted to declare Broussard Main Street Phase 3B substantially complete, clearing most of the work for retainage release while leaving the 40‑foot light poles as outstanding items to be finished in a follow‑on step.

Joseph Marino of Duplantis Engineering presented photos and a progress summary, saying the project transformed a previously eroded area near the firework station with subsurface drainage, a 10‑foot multiuse path and new sidewalks that connect Allison Parkway to South Bernard and on toward Patterson Parkway.

Marino said most punch‑list items have been addressed and that the contractor, Southern Construction, requested the substantial completion certificate to free retainage on the completed work. “This certificate substantial completion is good for all work except for 40 foot light poles,” Marino said, noting delays in materials and that Sunco has been paid to install poles on Celebrity to Iverson Parkway and that Southern Construction will complete remaining pole work thereafter.

Marino told the council the city expects a clear lien release within 45 days once the substantial completion is recorded and that Sunco will perform the pole installation while other beautification work continues on Main Street.

There was no public comment on the item. Council members conducted a roll‑call and approved the recommendation to declare the project substantially complete.

Speakers at the item included Joseph Marino (Duplantis Engineering). The presentation referenced the contractor Southern Construction and subcontractor Sunco as active parties.

Why it matters: Declaring substantial completion allows the contractor to pursue retained funds for completed work and clears the way for final lien releases; outstanding elements remain limited to high‑mast lighting installations.

Next steps: City staff will record the substantial completion certificate, process retainage and coordinate remaining pole installation with Sunco and Southern Construction.","Council voted to declare Broussard Main Street Phase 3B substantially complete, allowing the contractor to pursue retainage release while installation of 40‑foot light poles is still pending; Southern Construction completed core elements and Sunco will install poles on a separate schedule.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6139492,"Broussard council approves $8.95 million recreation capital allocation for park complex, including 24-court pickleball center and veterans memorial",1440,400000,1840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5580856-17acd129cdef026a2409cde16311add6&start=400&end=1840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5580856-17acd129cdef026a2409cde16311add6/thumbnail_400000.jpg","/articles/6139492/Broussard/Lafayette-Parish/Louisiana/Broussard-council-approves-895-million-recreation-capital-allocation-for-park-complex-including-24-court-pickleball-center-and-veterans-memorial","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6139492-df95e426fc1b6ed341b018fc3b79406e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773534943&Signature=n0sr-gGQWSjs7ojcd4uGJbIjT7DZfMqAjvWBiRuoNDBJJjIpgXvz1~uVQgzl6CRo-X83ZdbYorVGAQx8H-dviN2Puu0CNWo04s2Ph3Da90W5QbVSOfS35eUdk8La9nP9LU83wr6HQfoojt7KLkCMQSxNKWPqHZZoa~Eq91M1fg1phx6MdTkKODW-hQOEe9CDHLKhNGjq1WtZnKBZZCP7kSovI7vlGde3GWS6stCDnqk4MDeFLmFuKp5l7MPRenPjv9iWCBnWmBiD4ueSzRIkyKWPf3RBnYsBvEmPPZJI8kBykpkgT6bLHNzmaoevPXpLol82gwJl8affHz6ONAS88w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Broussard on Aug. 12 approved a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, allocating $8,950,000 to recreation capital outlay to advance construction of a new recreation complex that includes a 24-court pickleball facility, a Veterans Memorial and associated parking and stormwater improvements.

The measure — Resolution 848-25 — was presented to the council with design and engineering details from the project team. Daniel Hutchinson, a presenter, said the project will create a 3.8-acre retention pond and produce “right at about 50,000 yards of dirt,” which the city plans to reuse on-site to build the pads for the pickleball facility and a roughly 1.87-acre parking area. Hutchinson said the pickleball facility footprint is “close to about 3 acres.”

The project design includes 24 total pickleball courts, 16 of which will be covered, Russell Tronholm, architect with Tronholm Architecture, told the council. “About 16 courts are gonna be covered,” Tronholm said, and the facility will include a two‑story pro shop with an observation deck, concessions, storage and restrooms sized to serve the new complex and the adjacent park.

Brian Boudreaux, the architect in charge of the Veterans Memorial design, described the memorial as sitting on a landscape berm that “roughly climbs up about 6 feet to its apex,” overlooking the new pond, with a small lawn area intended for gatherings and engraved tiles to be sold as a fundraising element.

City staff told the council the project funding draws on a previously awarded $8 million bond and additional recreation fund reserves. Kristen, a staff member, said the city received the $8,000,000 bond and has about $3,000,000 in the bank in the recreation fund, for roughly $11,000,000 total cash on hand; she also said the recreation fund balance rose by about $1,900,000 over the last two years and is projecting an unaudited $680,000 increase this year. The resolution on the council agenda seeks $8,950,000 for recreation capital outlay to move the project into bidding and construction.

Design details presented to the council include reusing on-site material where feasible because importing fill is expensive and the top two feet of soil in some areas were unsuitable. The presentation showed the new parking area will add roughly 190 spaces; council members and staff estimated the overall park parking supply would reach roughly 1,200–1,300 spaces after the new lot and other work are completed.

Presenters said the facility was designed with spacing between courts to meet standards for higher‑level events and to attract regional tournaments. Jamie, a staff member, cited a parishwide study recommending a centralized pickleball arena; the council was told the chosen 24‑court size was intended to balance the costs of construction with the ability to host regional and some national events.

Council members voted to approve the budget amendment. There was no public comment recorded on the item.

The resolution authorizes staff to proceed with steps needed to bid and build the complex; presenters said final procurement, site grading and the public bid process will follow the council’s approval. Project features such as the number of covered courts, observation deck and concessions were shown in design plans presented at the meeting; staff offered to make full plans available for council review after the meeting.

The council’s approval moves the project to the public‑bid and construction phase; staff noted some on-site earthwork will require heavy equipment crossing park roads and that the city plans to maintain park access during grading operations.

Speakers: Walter Como, civil engineer; Daniel Hutchinson, presenter; Russell Tronholm, architect, Tronholm Architecture; Brian Boudreaux, architect (Veterans Memorial); Kristen, staff member; Jamie, staff member; Kelly, city clerk.

Why it matters: The allocation will fund construction of a major recreational facility and Veterans Memorial that city staff say is intended for both regular resident use and for hosting regional events that could bring visitors to Broussard.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with bid documents and public procurement; presenters and staff said they will be available to review detailed plans with council members following the meeting.","The City of Broussard approved Resolution 848-25 to amend the 2025–26 operating budget to move $8.95 million into recreation capital outlay to advance construction of a new recreation complex that includes a 24-court pickleball facility, a veterans memorial and related parking and stormwater work.","actionData","errors"]

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