Kenner City Council approves trailhead expansion, median work, contracts and rezoning in unanimous votes

The Kenner City Council unanimously approved a series of contracts, project completions and a rezoning ordinance during its meeting, including the LA 48 Kennel Levy Trailhead expansion, a change order for the Power Boulevard median project and payment for an emergency bridge repair.

The approvals, all recorded as passing 7-0, cover a mix of professional services agreements, change orders and acceptance of project completion certificates. Council members said the actions will finish capital work and keep projects on federal and parish timetables.

Council members approved summary ordinance No. 13,727 to re-subdivide and rezone a portion of the Hansen Place Subdivision (Case Z624). City staff described the change as a re-subdivision of Lot C and a portion of Gordon Avenue right of way into a new lot and a downzoning of the light industrial portion of the property to special industrial. The Planning Commission recommended approval, and the council closed the public hearing with no public speakers opposing the request. The motion to approve was made by Council Member Dunn and seconded by Council Member Sharwitz; the council voted 7-0 to adopt the ordinance.

The council also approved several mayoral contracts and change orders under Item 15:

- Summary ordinance No. 13,728: An amendment to the city's agreement with New Orleans Dent Repair Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $100,000 annually for a total not-to-exceed of $250,000 for automotive body repairs for the Department of…