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Council approves lease of vacant North Street building to homelessness coalition
Summary
Ordinance 010 of 2026 authorizes a city lease of a property at 319 North Street to the local homelessness coalition with an initial monthly rent of $250; the council voted to approve the lease and described the space as intended for operations (food prep, office use), not as a shelter.
Councilman PT read Ordinance 010 of 2026 authorizing the City of Natchitoches to lease land and improvements at 319 North Street to the local homelessness coalition. The ordinance sets the first-year rent at $250 per month with terms for adjustment on extensions.
Council discussed the building's vacancy following the departure of a previous tenant and described planned uses for the site: operational space for the coalition to prepare food and provide services on a monthly schedule rather than a 24/7 shelter. The mayor noted the city had been "pretty generous" on terms given the community need.
The council adopted the ordinance by roll call vote.
What happens next: the lease will be executed by the mayor and the coalition may begin operations per lease terms; staff will complete necessary administrative steps to implement the agreement.
