At its Nov. 20 meeting the Kenner City Council voted unanimously on a series of ordinances and contract awards covering budget adjustments, emergency purchases, grant acceptances and infrastructure projects.

Budget amendment and finance: Finance staff (Miss Herron) said the city’s actual revenues exceeded projections while expenses were lower than budgeted. The council approved summary ordinance 13,987 to 'true up' the FY2025 operating budget, increasing revenue estimates by about $3.7 million and reducing expenses by about $1.9 million; streets and drainage funds will be moved to capital accounts.

Emergency and service purchases: Council ratified several emergency purchases and contract awards to maintain public services, including an emergency HVAC purchase for Fire Station 37 ($89,654 to Beacon Air Conditioning), countertop replacement at Station 37 (not to exceed $8,440), purchase of positive‑pressure ventilation fans and batteries ($38,403.12), and a pre‑positioned emergency remediation services agreement with Interstate Restoration LLC (notice‑to‑proceed model; no fixed amount in the contract). The council also authorized purchase of a Lucas chest‑compression system and an AED package ($28,092.40) for the fire department.

Grants for public safety technology and analysts: The council approved cooperative endeavor agreements with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for state aid (summary ordinances 13,976 and 13,977) totaling up to $750,000 to support police technology (body‑worn cameras, flight cameras and related upgrades). The council also accepted two U.S. DOJ COPS grants (each $175,000, two‑year, no local match) to fund (1) an immigration/border security analyst and (2) an opioid drug market interruption analyst for the Kenner Police Department.

Infrastructure and capital projects: Major capital actions approved include a contract award for 4 MGD sewer lift station upgrades to Centric Gulf Coast Inc. (seal bid 25‑6916) not to exceed $5,203,958; playground equipment, shade structure and surfacing at Woodlake Playground with Swift Recreation LLC (not to exceed $145,446.62); and solar‑powered LED street lighting in Kenner Lake Town (not to exceed $44,936).

Other procurements and agreements included authorization to use a Jefferson Parish contract for petroleum purchase (not to exceed $75,000), renewal of a software subscription with Interview Now (increase to $20,000 annually), and a cooperative agreement with Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District for up to $75,000 to spur local economic development. Council also approved conversion of tennis courts to outdoor pickleball courts (Alabama Avenue project) using cooperative funds (not to exceed $75,000).

Nearly all measures were routine and passed by voice vote, recorded as 5‑0 in the meeting minutes. Several presenters emphasized the operational need for immediate purchases (emergency HVAC, fans, equipment) and that some projects are funded in part by grant programs (water sector grant for the lift station was cited).

Votes at a glance (selected items adopted Nov. 20):
• Summary ordinance 13,987 — FY2025 operating budget amendment: approved (revenue +$3,700,000; expense −$1,900,000).
• Summary ordinance 13,970 — Emergency purchase: HVAC for Fire Station 37, $89,654: approved.
• Summary ordinance 13,975 — Lucas chest compression/AED purchase, $28,092.40: approved.
• Summary ordinance 13,983 — Solar LED street lighting (Kenner Lake Town), $44,936: approved.
• Summary ordinance 13,984 — Sewer lift station upgrades (4 MGD), Centric Gulf Coast Inc., $5,203,958: approved.
• Summary ordinance 13,981 — Woodlake Playground equipment, $145,446.62: approved.
• Summary ordinances 13,976 and 13,977 — State aid cooperative agreements for police technology: approved.
• Summary ordinances 13,978 and 13,979 — DOJ COPS grants (two analyst positions), $175,000 each: approved.

Next steps: Several items noted administrative follow up such as minor site‑plan review for signage, execution of cooperative agreements and coordination with grant administrators for reimbursement processes.

The council recorded the votes as 5‑0 on these agenda items.