Youngsville council accepts waterline completion, approves sidewalk grant application and hears progress on water plant and road projects
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Council accepted substantial completion of a waterline project, approved a DOTD Transportation Alternatives Program sidewalk grant application (with a 10% local match), authorized a water and sewer agreement with St. Martin Parish and heard staff updates on the city’s water plant, pump stations and several road projects.
Youngsville — On May 8 the City Council accepted a substantial‑completion recommendation for a 2024 waterline interconnections contract, authorized the mayor to pursue a DOTD Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant for a sidewalk along Highway 89 and approved a water and sewer agreement to serve a portion of Metairie Place in unincorporated St. Martin Parish.
The council voted to accept an active substantial‑completion recommendation from Lula’s Construction LLC for the waterline interconnections project (Resolution 2025‑9). Council also approved a water and sewer agreement with St. Martin Parish (Resolution 2025‑10) and authorized Mayor Ritter to execute documents to apply for DOTD’s Transportation Alternatives Program for a Highway 89 sidewalk, agreeing to a 10% local match (Resolution 2025‑11).
City staff provided a comprehensive utilities and public‑works update. Susan (city utilities staff) reported the new water plant is about 62% complete; filter building walls are in place and filters are scheduled to arrive in June. Pump Station 3 pumps were delivered and field work will mobilize next week; Pump Station 4 is nearing substantial completion. The city also reported that the Louisiana Department of Health issued A grades for both of Youngsville’s water systems this year, an increase in ranking from the prior period.
Public‑works projects discussed include the Fortune Road mill‑and‑overlay between Bonann and Highway 89, which began on the meeting day and will reduce traffic to one lane during work; the Fortune/Highway 89 roundabout is being phased to open lanes later this summer; LaRiviera Road pre‑construction is complete and the contractor will receive a notice to proceed in June; and the Prescott 92 roundabout is roughly 65% complete. Staff said an Anselm Cooley detention pond requires a Corps of Engineers permit before the city can finalize property acquisition for that project.
Why it matters: The waterline and water‑plant projects expand system capacity and resilience, and the Highway 89 sidewalk grant would extend pedestrian infrastructure. Acceptance of substantial completion advances project closeout and warranty processes; the water and sewer agreement with St. Martin Parish extends utility service to an unincorporated neighborhood.
How council voted on key items: The Lula’s Construction substantial‑completion resolution passed with a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Progiano and second by Councilmember Barres. The St. Martin Parish water and sewer agreement passed on a Romero/Bolgiano motion and second. The DOTD TAP sidewalk application (Resolution 2025‑11) passed on a motion by Councilmember Champine and second by Councilmember Barres; the motion included approval of a 10% local match.
What’s next: Staff expects to advertise the wastewater plant bid package within weeks and anticipates issuing a notice to proceed this fall with construction completion targeted for October 2026. Roadwork phases will continue under traffic management plans and staff will return with permit updates, Corps permits and final grant award notices as they are received.