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DeRidder council approves grant applications for Brenson Street water-main and Alexander/Ellis drainage projects
Summary
The DeRidder City Council unanimously authorized the mayor to apply for two FY24–25 grants: one to replace about 820 ft of 4-inch water main on Brenson Street with 6-inch C900 pipe, and another for subsurface drainage (Alexander Street) and a 4,200‑ft ditch cleanout on Ellis Road to reduce flooding.
DeRidder — The City Council on Feb. 24, 2025 adopted two resolutions authorizing the mayor to apply for grant funding to upgrade water and drainage infrastructure.
The first resolution directs the mayor to apply to the Office of Community Development's Community Water Enrichment Fund (FY24–25) for a grant to replace approximately 820 feet of 4‑inch asbestos cement water main with 6‑inch C900 polyvinyl pipe on Brenson Street to improve system reliability and fire protection. The council recorded affirmative votes and the resolution was adopted.
The second resolution authorizes application to the Local Government Assistance Program (FY24–25) for about 240 linear feet of subsurface drainage installation on Alexander Street and the cleanout of roughly 4,200 linear feet of ditch on Ellis Road. The council adopted that resolution, citing frequent siltation and flooding in the affected areas.
Both items were presented as grant applications; council members recorded their support during roll calls. No public comments were received during the presentations and both measures passed on recorded affirmative votes.
The applications will require the mayor to sign documentation and the city committed to comply with program requirements as outlined in the grant materials. The council did not set construction start dates during the meeting; timelines and funding decisions will depend on grant awards and subsequent contract actions.
