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Kenner City Council approves series of contracts, including $415,720 armored vehicle and $1.2M Ponchartrain Center roof repair
Summary
The Kenner City Council unanimously approved a slate of procurement contracts covering public works, fire and police equipment, and facility repairs, including a $415,720 armored tactical response vehicle and a $1,197,000 roof repair at the Ponchartrain Center tied to Hurricane Ida claims.
The Kenner City Council on April 13 approved a package of contracts and purchases for city departments, voting unanimously on a series of summary ordinances that fund equipment, repairs and ongoing service contracts.
Mayor Glazer opened the meeting by noting city finances are positive through February and by honoring long‑time employee Mabel Trepagnier Brown, before the council moved through the consent agenda and individual contract votes.
Key approvals included: the replacement of a Grundfos pump at the 33rd and Connecticut lift station for $82,275 (summary ordinance 14,086); authorization to use state contract 4400034974 with Lee Tractor Company for industrial equipment purchases not to exceed $800,000 annually for fleet management (14,087); a $1,197,000 contract to repair the Ponchartrain Center roof tied to a Hurricane Ida FEMA/insurance claim (14,090); and a $415,720 purchase of an armored tactical response vehicle from Lenco Industries for the Police Department (14,095). Council also ratified several emergency repairs to firefighting apparatus (14,092) and approved smaller equipment and maintenance contracts across Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Wastewater (14,088–14,101). All motions passed 7‑0.
Police Chief Connolly described the armored vehicle as a more maneuverable, faster platform that "will work in tandem with our existing" larger vehicle to extract and protect wounded persons and to transport SWAT officers when required. City staff said the Ponchartrain Center replacement is a FEMA/insurance‑driven project; the contract includes a 90‑day completion window and staff will provide a timeline once the notice to proceed is issued.
Votes at a glance: • Consent agenda (minutes and routine permits): approved 7‑0 (motion by Councilmember LaHat, seconded by Councilmember Dunn). • Ord. 14,086 — Precision PSI pump replacement, $82,275: approved 7‑0. • Ord. 14,087 — State contract with Lee Tractor Co., up to $800,000/year: approved 7‑0; fleet manager David Hastings said the increase reflects recent equipment purchases. • Ord. 14,090 — Ponchartrain Center roof repairs, up to $1,197,000: approved 7‑0; FEMA and insurance claims cited as funding sources under review. • Ord. 14,095 — Armored tactical response vehicle (Lenco), $415,720: approved 7‑0. • Multiple additional maintenance and procurement ordinances (14,088–14,101): all approved 7‑0.
The council also listed a set of first‑reading ordinances for later votes, covering zoning, traffic controls, street repairs and other procurement items. Several councilmembers asked for timeline and funding clarifications on larger projects; staff committed to follow‑up with more detailed schedules and funding source updates.
The meeting adjourned after public comment and further council reports. The council did not vote on first‑reading ordinances at this session.
