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Harahan senior-center bathroom renovation to proceed after contract signed; start date contingent on subcontractors
Summary
Council heard an update that the senior-center renovation contract was signed this week, a 50% deposit was paid and the contractor anticipates a May 4 start; upgrades will include accessible fixtures and plumbing work funded in part by state and local contributions.
Harahan — City staff and senior-center representatives told the City Council that the contract to renovate the senior center bathrooms was signed and a 50% deposit was paid this week. The contractor indicated a potential May 4 start date but may begin earlier if subcontractors are available.
Walter Olen, introduced by Councilman Chhattaline as the city's new finance contractor, said financial reporting improvements and forecasts will be provided going forward. Council and staff said the state contributed funds for the senior-center project and the city provided matching funds for other park projects; a separate inclusive playground project was described on the record as a roughly $700,000 effort funded about $600,000 by the state and $100,000 by the city.
Council discussed logistics for the senior-center renovation: temporary toilet solutions (porta-lets) if needed, coordination with the contractor and maintenance of services, and a planned inspection by the state fire marshal regarding fixtures and layout. Staff said most interior fixtures (toilets, vanities, mirrors, lighting, valves) will be replaced and that the renovated restrooms will be accessible.
What happens next: The contractor will coordinate timing with senior-center staff and city representatives; staff will monitor scheduling to minimize disruption and report back to the council when work begins and when inspections are complete.
