Kenner City Council approves budget changes, infrastructure contracts and multiple grants in unanimous votes

At its Nov. 20 meeting the Kenner City Council voted unanimously on a series of ordinances and contract awards covering budget adjustments, emergency purchases, grant acceptances and infrastructure projects.

Budget amendment and finance: Finance staff (Miss Herron) said the city’s actual revenues exceeded projections while expenses were lower than budgeted. The council approved summary ordinance 13,987 to 'true up' the FY2025 operating budget, increasing revenue estimates by about $3.7 million and reducing expenses by about $1.9 million; streets and drainage funds will be moved to capital accounts.

Emergency and service purchases: Council ratified several emergency purchases and contract awards to maintain public services, including an emergency HVAC purchase for Fire Station 37 ($89,654 to Beacon Air Conditioning), countertop replacement at Station 37 (not to exceed $8,440), purchase of positive‑pressure ventilation fans and batteries ($38,403.12), and a pre‑positioned emergency remediation services agreement with Interstate…