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Council adopts condemnations, street‑paving and completion resolutions; several items approved unanimously
Summary
The council voted to condemn two buildings, authorized advertising bids for 2nd Street/2 Line Street paving with state funds and a local match, and approved a certificate of substantial completion for the FY23 LCDBG street improvements (Regional Construction LLC).
At the meeting the Natchitoches City Council took three formal actions on consent/regular agenda items.
Condemnation: The council approved a motion to condemn both the 2nd Street and 4th Street buildings. The presiding official called for a roll‑call vote and the motion carried.
Resolution 12 (advertise bids for 2nd Street / 2 Line Street): Councilman Harrington moved to adopt Resolution 12 of 2026, authorizing the mayor to advertise and accept bids for concrete pavement replacement on 2nd Street and 2 Line Street. Harrington said the city received $200,000 in state capital outlay funds in 2023 for planning and an additional $2,000,000 in 2025 for construction; the project will require a roughly 20% city match as required by the state funding. The council approved the resolution and staff stated a proposed bid date of April 21.
Resolution 13 (certificate of substantial completion — FY23 LCDBG street improvements): Councilman Nielsen read Resolution 13 of 2026, which authorizes the mayor to execute a certificate of substantial completion for the contract between the City of Natchitoches and Regional Construction LLC for the FY23 LCDBG street improvements (bid #0671). The city engineer performed an inspection and found the project substantially complete. The resolution notes approximately $1,100,000 in LCDBG funds for multiple neighborhood roadworks (Bridal Drive, Wells Street/J.C.W. area, Highland Park, Woodyard/Kenny Square). Council adopted the resolution.
All three items were handled by motion and roll-call; the motions carried and were recorded as adopted. Where exact vote tallies were not specified beyond roll-call affirmations, the council proceeded with adoption of the items.
