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Broussard council advances Main Street infrastructure funding, adopts several routine ordinances and resolutions
Summary
The council approved resolutions confirming completion of a lift station, accepted subdivision streets, adopted budget and property disposition ordinances, and introduced changes to peddler rules and subdivision regulations including a $1,000 per‑unit infrastructure fee; presenters said the Main Street Phase 2 work will address aging drainage and water lines and add parking and ADA improvements.
The Broussard City Council on Aug. 27 approved a set of largely procedural and infrastructure items, including the substantial completion of the Albertsons Villas lift station, acceptance of public streets in Oakmont Subdivision, adoption of modest budget changes for police equipment, and introduction of ordinances on soliciting and subdivision rules. Council members also heard a detailed presentation on the downtown Main Street Phase 2 project and agreed to introduce a budget amendment to support the work.
Resolutions and adoptions: the council approved Resolution 803‑24 certifying substantial completion of the Albertsons Villas Lehi lift station; staff said the lift station is operational though a few punch‑list items remain. The council also approved Resolution 804‑24 (Louisiana systems compliance questionnaire) as part of the annual audit process and Resolution 805‑24 accepting the dedication of streets and rights‑of‑way in Oakmont Subdivision after staff confirmed all closeout items and as‑built drawings were submitted.
Budget and ordinances: the council adopted Ordinance 24‑805, amending the 02/2025 operating budget to add up to $11,000 for police equipment. It also adopted ordinances declaring certain railroad flat cars salvage and authorizing disposition (24‑806) and granting a sidewalk waiver for The Villas at Albertsons LLC (24‑807). Council introduced Ordinance 24‑808 to restrict residential soliciting to 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on weekdays, require a city solicitor license and allow fines and permit suspensions for violations (the ordinance exempts political and religious door‑to‑door activity). Mallory Hutchinson presented an amendment to the subdivision ordinance (24‑809) that would add a resubmission fee and create a one‑time infrastructure fee (the presenter and a council member described the proposed fee as $1,000 per unit to offset impacts as the city grows).
Main Street Phase 2: Joseph Marino of engineering firm DDG outlined the Phase 2 scope for downtown Main Street: replacement or abandonment of old cast‑iron water lines, overhaul of failing catch basins and drainage across much of Main Street, milling/overlay of pavement, added on‑street parking, ADA‑compliant multiuse path (10‑foot path), improved lighting, pedestrian crossings (flashing yellow beacons), and modest beautification elements such as a stained concrete gear motif at a key intersection. Marino said the project also includes coordination with utilities (CenterPoint will relocate a gas main) and that the work is phased to maintain access for homeowners and businesses during construction. Council introduced the budget amendment for phase 2 and discussed stakeholder meetings and sequencing.
What to expect next: the Main Street budget amendment will return for final approval after any adjustments to the phase descriptions; the subdivision ordinance and peddlers/solicitor ordinance will proceed through the usual ordinance adoption process. Staff noted that packets and detailed plans are available online prior to meetings for public review.
Quotes: Joseph Marino said the project will "replace failing cast‑iron water line" and add "a net gain in parking" downtown; Councilman Forbes described the soliciting ordinance as intended to protect residential privacy while still allowing businesses regulated licensing and process.
