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Council repeals three ordinances, extends ambulance contract and moves forward property sale to LSU Health
Summary
The Council approved repeals of three prior ordinances (recorded 3–2), unanimously extended Acadian Ambulance’s contract for two years amid cyber‑breach questions, and introduced an ordinance to sell Air Industrial Park land to Ochsner LSU Health System.
On Aug. 13 the Monroe City Council voted to repeal three prior ordinances related to video bingo tax rededication, a special tax election and purchasing and bidding procedures; the three repeals were recorded with Council members Harvey and Ezernack voting nay.
The Council also unanimously approved a two‑year extension of the existing Ambulance Services Agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. during discussion over a recent cyber breach at Acadian. Council member Muhammad raised concerns about lawsuits tied to the breach and said he expected more explanation from Acadian about impacts on local residents; City Attorney Brandon Creekbaum said the extension had been recommended by the Ouachita Council of Government advisory process and noted advisory boards could investigate.
City Attorney Brandon Creekbaum introduced an ordinance to declare certain property in the Monroe Air Industrial Park surplus and to authorize a private sale to Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. Creekbaum said the City repurchased the parcel earlier in the year and that LSU Health has expressed interest in future development there.
The Council also approved millage rates for 2024 and a lease at the Monroe Regional Airport with Pilots for Patients. Several measures were passed without public comment; where recorded, two members voted against the repeal ordinances.
