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Votes at a glance: Hammond council approves grants, contract award and routine permits
Summary
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Hammond City Council approved multiple routine and project items including surplus vehicle donations, several grant acceptances, a drainage contract award, and a package alcohol permit. Vote details and brief descriptions follow.
The Hammond City Council approved multiple routine ordinances and resolutions. Below is a concise roundup of those actions, the motion language where available, and the votes recorded in the meeting transcript.
1) Ordinance — Declare Unit 853 (Tahoe K‑9) surplus and donate to Town of Independence. Discussion noted the vehicle's mileage (~166,993) and prior engine replacement in 2023; motion to approve carried by recorded voice vote.
2) Ordinance — Declare Unit 1086 surplus and donate to St. Helena Parish. Staff described mechanical issues (100,468 miles, AC and power distribution problems); motion to approve carried by recorded voice vote.
3) Introduction — Ordinance to annex 17400 Highway 190 E…
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