Public Service Committee authorizes engineering and flood-control actions, introduces traffic-safety ordinance
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Summary
The Public Service Committee approved engineering contracts (Providence Engineering; Parish Engineer LLC) for an Ashland Jail berm access and wiring/street-light replacement projects, authorized bid advertising for a $9.5 million statewide flood-control project (parish share ~10%), and introduced a 3-way stop ordinance for Tulane and Cane Streets.
The Public Service Committee took several actions affecting infrastructure and traffic safety.
Committee members ratified the appointment of Providence Engineering to provide professional services for the Ashland Jail berm access project and authorized the related agreement. They also approved a contract with Parish Engineer LLC to replace wiring and street lights on the Shreeva Overpass after discussion that the underground wiring and several poles were damaged.
The committee authorized advertising for competitive bids and compliance with the statewide flood control program for a project estimated at roughly $9.5 million; Miss McCormick noted the parish would be responsible for approximately 10% of the cost.
Committee members also approved amendment No. 1 to the engineering agreement for the West D-18 pump station replacement and introduced an ordinance to install a three-way stop at Tulane Street and Cane Street, calling a public hearing for Jan. 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Each motion recorded passed unanimously as noted in the transcript.