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Pineville approves $300,000 local commitment to bolster Uphney Creek drainage grant application
Summary
Council approved a $300,000 commitment to the Uphney Creek drainage project to strengthen a state grant request. City staff described the project as a major drainage and pump-station effort serving about 250 acres downtown and said they have requested additional state funding.
The Pineville City Council voted Dec. 10 to authorize the mayor to commit an additional $300,000 toward the Uphney Creek drainage project as part of efforts to secure state grant funding.
A city official described the project as a drainage pump station that will drain roughly 250 acres of downtown Pineville and pump runoff toward Huffman Creek. The official said the city has pursued design revisions to reduce construction costs and has requested an additional $3,900,000 from the state. "I'm gonna say $68,000,000," the official added when describing earlier cost estimates, and also said the state could provide “close to $10,870,000” if the paperwork is submitted and the executive committee approves the request.
Council members framed the local contribution as a necessary step to show the city’s commitment and to make the grant application more competitive. "If this is approved in Baton Rouge, this would be great for the citizens of downtown Pineville," the mayor said during the discussion.
Why it matters: Council characterized the Uphney Creek project as one of the largest single infrastructure projects the city has pursued in recent years, intended to address chronic downtown flooding. The local match is intended to unlock state funds that would reduce the city's share of the cost.
What the record shows: The city official presented grant-history and budget figures during the meeting; the council approved the resolution authorizing the mayor’s commitment to $300,000. The official emphasized that state approval was not guaranteed but that the city had submitted paperwork and was seeking additional funds.
