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Votes at a glance: Broussard council approves water projects, IGAs, surplus vehicles and street bid
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Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Broussard City Council approved a package of routine but consequential items: surplus police vehicles, moving the June meeting date, pool encroachment, an IGA for a roadway project, settlement authority for a construction default, acceptance of a low bid for street improvements, and two ordinance introductions.
At its April 14 meeting the Broussard City Council approved several resolutions and introduced two ordinances. Key votes included:
- Resolution 889‑26: declare two police vehicles surplus (approved). Staff said Blue Book values range $6,500–$12,000 each and recommended selling the vehicles to smaller departments at reduced rates.
- Resolution 890‑26: move the June council meeting from June 9 to June 17 to accommodate the auditor's presentation; a budget hearing will begin at 5:15 p.m. and the council meeting at 6 p.m. (approved).
- Encroachment/consent for 306 Sunshine Raj Drive: approved in conjunction with the pool easement variance for the same property (approved).
- Resolution 893‑26: amend the operating budget to accept Water Sector grant funds and authorize design and bidding for water projects (approved) — see separate coverage for project details.
- Resolution 894‑26: abandon a portion of North Jefferson Street to allow school/church campus expansion; the city will retain a utility easement and major water line (approved) — see separate coverage.
- Resolution 895‑26: authorize the mayor to negotiate and sign an intergovernmental agreement with Youngsville for roadway improvements at South Riviera Road and LA 89/92; staff estimated Broussard's share at roughly $150,000–$160,000 before property‑donation calculations (approved).
- Resolution 896‑26: authorize settlement‑agreement negotiations with the bonding company for a defaulted contract (approved).
- Resolution 891‑26 (added to the agenda): accept the lowest responsive bid for FY25–26 street improvements Phase 1; low bid E & L Construction Group, $649,850 (approved).
Ordinances introduced (first reading): Zoning map amendment (26‑841) to add Map F14 and a code change for subdivision regulations (26‑842); both were introduced for further review.
Most items passed with little public comment; council recorded roll calls for each adopted motion.
