Kenner council actions at a glance: tax levy, permits, contracts and resolutions (April 2025)

At its April 2025 meeting the Kenner City Council approved a range of routine and substantive items, including the annual tax millage levy, event permits, property and contract approvals, and two airport-related resolutions. Nearly all recorded votes were unanimous, 7-0.

Highlights

- Tax millage levy (summary ordinance 13,751): Council adopted the same millage rate as the prior year; staff said this is not a new tax and the city is not in a reassessment year. Motion carried 7-0.

- Consent and public gathering permits: Multiple permits for gatherings, movies and concerts on city property were approved on the consent agenda (items 1–3) and the consent package passed 7-0.

- Police K-9 private-sale policy (summary ordinance 13,772): Council adopted a policy to allow private sale/transfer of police dogs no longer needed for police work; staff said the policy memorializes existing practices and state statute provisions. Motion passed 7-0.

- Multiple procurement and service agreements (items 15b–15l): The council approved amendments and awards including a copier lease amendment (not to exceed $80,000 annually), Galls LLC for uniforms (up…