Council authorizes modernization of two Fred Block Building elevators; equipment expected by December
Sep 10, 2026
Council approved a resolution to modernize two parish-owned Schindler elevators in the Fred Block Building after officials said one elevator is 'kaput'; the parish will lock in prices and order equipment that may take until December to arrive.
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Council approved a contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation to modernize elevators in the Fred Block Building (the district attorney's building). The parish president told the council, "the 2 elevators in the District Attorney's Building is shot, to say the least. 1 of them is truly kaput," and asked the council to approve the modernization so equipment can be ordered.
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