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New Iberia Council creates contracted grass‑cutting program and authorizes mayor to sign contracts

New Iberia City Council · August 20, 2025
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Summary

Mayor Frederick de Court told the council the city will launch a contractor‑run grass‑cutting program using a reverse‑auction platform; the council approved the program and authorized the mayor to negotiate and sign contracts.

Mayor Frederick de Court told the New Iberia City Council on Aug. 19 that the city will launch a contractor‑run grass‑cutting program using a reverse‑auction platform already used by neighboring municipalities. The council approved Resolution No. 25‑91 creating the program and later approved an amendment authorizing the mayor to negotiate, act on and sign contracts related to the platform.

The program will allow prequalified contractors to bid to perform private‑lot cuts the city currently handles. According to the mayor, contractors must meet insurance and…

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