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Council renews flood insurance and approves bid advertisement for floodplain software
Summary
Denham Springs approved renewal of the city’s flood insurance policy and authorized advertisement to solicit bids for floodplain management software; staff said the new policy’s annual premium would increase by roughly $545, a minimal change, and that they will check CRS-related discount details.
The Denham Springs City Council on May 13 approved renewal of the city’s flood insurance policy and authorized staff to advertise for bids on floodplain management software that was added to the budget.
City staff reported the total annual cost of the new policy would rise by $545 compared with the prior policy, which staff characterized as a minimal change (roughly one-quarter of 1 percent). Council members asked whether the city’s Community Rating System (CRS) discount had been applied; staff said they would review the paperwork to confirm.
Why it matters: Flood insurance premiums and floodplain-management tools affect municipal operating costs and the city’s ability to manage flood risk and insurance discounts for residents through CRS participation.
Details: Staff said most premium amounts remained similar to the prior year. The council authorized advertising for bids on the new floodplain management software so the city can procure the product through a competitive process; staff said the addition had been included in the budget but requires a bidding process. Council recorded affirmative votes for both the insurance renewal and the advertisement request.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the renewal paperwork, confirm CRS discount status, and solicit bids for floodplain management software in accordance with procurement rules.
