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Kenner City Council approves multiple public-safety purchases, cooperative agreements and a zoning amendment; votes unanimous
Summary
At its Dec. 5 meeting the Kenner City Council voted unanimously on several summary ordinances and cooperative agreements, including purchases of firefighter protective gear, used police vehicles, state grants for police equipment and a zoning amendment for Stone Interiors' Phase 2 expansion.
The Kenner City Council on Dec. 5 approved a series of summary ordinances and cooperative endeavors covering public-safety equipment, city procurement and a zoning amendment. All recorded motions passed unanimously (6-0).
Key votes and motions approved by the council:
- Summary Ordinance No. 13,702: Awarded to Beacon Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Inc. to furnish and install a 5-ton outdoor condensing unit at Fire Station 379, not to exceed $22,500. (Motion by Council Member Wilmot; second by Council Member Sharwith.)
- Summary Ordinance No. 13,703: Authorized the purchase of 135 sets of firefighter personal protective air boots from Bunker Gear Specialist LLC, not to exceed $53,730. (Motion by Council Member Brennan; second by Council Member Wilmot.)
- Summary Ordinance No. 13,704: Authorized the purchase of 135 sets of turnout gear (coats and pants) from Bunker Gear Specialist LLC, not to exceed $442,800. Council members asked for explanations on cost; Fire Chief Terrence Morris said turnout gear has a 10-year service life per NFPA standards and replacement is necessary for safety. (Motion by Council Member…
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