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Council members press staff on water-tower paint problems at I-49 site; staff to coordinate with contractor
Summary
Council members raised concerns about the appearance and durability of paint on a recently painted water tower near I-49 and Floyd McCoy Lucas. Staff said manufacturer and contractor reports cite dust and construction runoff; staff will set up follow-up discussions with the contractor and paint supplier.
Council members on June 24 raised ongoing concerns about the appearance of a recently repainted water tower visible from I-49 and Floyd McCoy Lucas, saying the coating already shows streaking and other defects.
Why it matters: The water towers are highly visible civic infrastructure; poor appearance after recent repainting has prompted questions about contractor performance and whether the city is getting expected value for the project.
Discussion: Councilman Grayson Butcher told staff he is “extremely disappointed” with the way the tower looks and asked whether the same contractor is doing all towers. Deputy/Staff (Brandon Snead) confirmed the same contractor is performing the work and said the contractor and paint manufacturer had provided a report: they believe dust and debris from a large adjacent construction site had been blown onto the tank and later washed down, affecting appearance. Staff also said one nearby tank (West Shreveport) will not have a white background and the Saint Vincent tank’s white will be a different shade.
Council members asked the administration to explore remedies before painting additional towers and requested a follow-up meeting; staff offered to set up an in-person meeting or a Teams call with the contractor and paint supplier so council members could voice concerns directly. Council members also discussed potential change orders for different color choices (green/white or green/gold) but staff cautioned that color changes would increase costs.
Direction: Staff will arrange a meeting or Teams call with the contractor, the paint supplier/manufacturer and interested council members to review the manufacturer’s report and discuss remediation options. No formal vote was taken; this was a staff direction and follow-up assignment.
Ending: Council members said they will monitor the issue and attend the scheduled follow-up meeting so the city can determine if corrective action or warranties apply.
