Broussard council approves multiple budget amendments, waterline acceptance, office relocation and appointments

The Broussard City Council on Nov. 11 approved a set of resolutions and ordinance actions spanning budget amendments, infrastructure acceptance and an appointment to the Civil Service Board.

Resolution 856-25 authorized amending the FY2026 operating budget to buy out six leased vehicles. Finance staff Kristen said the city’s CPA estimated interest savings of roughly $23,000 over the life of the leases, and the council approved the buyouts.

Resolution 863-25 accepted the transfer and dedication of a waterline in the Amy Place development. Staff member Mel reported that Andre Martinez’s team extended the line from Highway 90 and tied it into Dairy Lane; the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) testing packet confirmed bacteriological testing had passed. The council voted to accept the line for dedication.

Resolution 864-25 increased FY2026 expenditures for the streets and water departments to purchase vehicles, including a small van for facilities maintenance and a vehicle for a newly hired water operator. Staff said the city operates about 7,000 water meters, which require ongoing maintenance.

Resolution 865-25 authorized budget adjustments related to relocating administrative offices to 406 East Madison Street (the former Broussard Middle School). Staff noted the building requires renovations and missing systems such as a generator, and the council approved the funding to prepare the building for occupancy.

Resolution 866-25 declared the Main Street project Phase 2c substantially complete. DDG consultant Bailey Bergeron said Phase 2c (Washington to Saint D'Porah Street) meets substantial completion criteria, with a small punch list (for example, permanent striping) to be completed at final closeout.

Resolution 867-25 appointed John Anthony Bernard to the Broussard Police and Fire Civil Service Board. Bernard attended the meeting and took the oath of office; the council approved the appointment.

Resolution 868-25 authorized staff to request state LGAP and Community Water Enrichment Fund assistance for FY2026. Staff said such grants are typically around $40,000; one staff member mentioned this particular request could be about $50,000.

The council introduced Ordinance 25-836 to adopt a policy for use of the official city seal (introduction approved) and adopted Ordinance 25-835 to change the regular council meeting schedule to one meeting per month on the second Tuesday. All items on the agenda were approved by voice or roll-call votes as recorded during the meeting.

Mayor Bork thanked volunteers and staff and invited the council to remain for a certificate presentation and photo following the meeting.