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Votes at a glance: New Iberia council adopts excavations penalty increase, barricade and other budget items; several introductions and resolutions passed
Summary
The New Iberia City Council approved or introduced a package of ordinances, budget amendments and procurement actions including an amended excavations ordinance that raised the fine to $250.
The New Iberia City Council took a series of formal actions on ordinances, resolutions and procurement items.
Major votes and introductions
- Ordinance 202435 (code section 74 article 3 — excavations on public property): Council opened the public hearing, amended the penalty provision from $50 to $250 and approved the ordinance as amended. Council members said the higher fine is intended to discourage contractors or utilities from digging without proper protections.
- Special Ordinance 2024–2025-06 (budget carryover from fiscal year 2023–2024): The council approved the budget carryover related to head works and limestone items discussed at the prior meeting.
- Special Ordinance 2024–2025-07 (budget amendment to purchase barricades): Council approved a budget amendment to purchase barricades. Staff said the first purchase would include about 60…
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