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Votes at a glance: Metro Council passes contracts, grants and routine approvals; deletes several contested agenda items
Summary
The East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council approved multiple contracts, grants and administrative actions on March 12 and deleted contested items after public hearings. Key approvals included an amendment with Waste Management Renewable Energy for landfill gas collection, grants for police canine program, and several transportation and drainage
The East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council, meeting March 12, approved a number of routine and project-specific items and deleted multiple contested items after public hearings and executive-session discussion.
Key approvals and actions (major items enacted by council vote):
- Item 53: Authorized the mayor-president to execute an amendment to the contract with Waste Management Renewable Energy LLC to expand the gas collection system at the North Landfill, for an amount not to exceed $530,027. Motion by Councilman Hudson; second by Councilwoman Amorosa. Motion carried.
- Item 55: Amended the 2025 operating budget for the Jewel J. Newman Center, appropriating $63,340 from fund balance for operational support, repairs and improvements. Motion by Councilman Kenny; second by Councilman Dunn Jr. Motion carried.
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