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Broussard staff propose centralized facilities maintenance to cut costs and improve tracking
Summary
City staff told the Broussard City Council they plan to centralize maintenance of more than 20 city-owned buildings to reduce outsourcing, improve preventive care and document repairs and warranties.
City of Broussard staff presented a plan Oct. 28 to centralize facilities maintenance under public works to reduce outsourcing costs and improve tracking of repairs across city-owned properties.
Fabian Carrington, who the mayor identified as leading the effort in public works, told the council the city currently manages "over 20 plus buildings," including public safety and parks facilities, and that consolidating maintenance will allow departments such as police and fire to focus on core duties. "This isn't about fixing what breaks. It's about protecting our investment, reducing operational cost, and making sure our facilities remain safe and reliable for all our citizens and employees," Carrington said.
Carrington gave inventory details to illustrate the scope: roughly 75 air-conditioning units, more than 80 security cameras, about 50 fire extinguishers and roughly 60 toilets across city properties. He described a preventive maintenance program backed by digital tracking and a numbered asset system (cameras, key fobs and HVAC units) so staff can locate equipment quickly and record warranty and repair histories.
Council members asked about current outsourcing and warranty limits. Carrington said routine tasks—filter changes, basic thermostat and minor electrical work—can be handled in-house by existing staff, while larger, licensed repairs (for example compressor replacements) would still require external contractors. He said centralizing purchasing and a single maintenance email and work-order system will reduce duplicate calls to contractors and allow the city to allocate maintenance costs back to departments by address or asset number.
Staff said the change will require policy work and budget amendments at a future council meeting and that the city auditor and certified public accountant are advising on the structure. Carrington said the system already in pilot use includes floor plans and numbered assets that will make service calls more efficient.
The council received the report and no formal action was taken Oct. 28; staff said they will return with proposed policy language and specific budget amendments for council consideration.
