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Kenner council approves $300,000-a-year streetlight supply contract after public concerns about specifications
Summary
The Kenner City Council approved a single-vendor contract with New Light Electrical Wholesalers to supply streetlight poles and accessories on an as‑needed basis, after residents raised questions about bid specifications and fixture compatibility.
The Kenner City Council approved an ordinance authorizing an as‑needed contract with New Light Electrical Wholesalers to supply streetlight poles and accessories, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $300,000 annually.
Public comment at the meeting focused on technical specifications in the bid packet and the prospect that the contract could lock the city into mismatched fixtures. Resident Ryan Nugent urged the council to defer the item so the administration could respond to outstanding questions; council members and staff said the specs had been…
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