City Council approves $1.44 million ambulance contract; adopts hazard mitigation plan
The City Council approved a $1,435,272 contract for four new fire department ambulances and adopted the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update at its July 14, 2026 meeting. Both actions passed 7–0.
Ambulance contract and hazard mitigation plan
The council authorized the mayor to contract with BFA of LA, Inc. for four ambulances for the fire department under Resolution 64, at a cost of $1,435,272. The vote was 7–0.
The council also adopted the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Resolution 63), also by a 7–0 vote. Adopting the plan update is a procedural step that keeps the jurisdiction aligned with parish-level hazard planning.
Transit management agreement extended through 2031
Resolution 65, approved 7–0, authorized the mayor to amend the management agreement with Metro Management Associates, Inc., extending the term through 2026–2031. The minutes do not specify the dollar value of the amended agreement.
Mineral lease bid request postponed
Resolution 66, which would have authorized requesting public bids on an oil, gas, and mineral lease in District A, was postponed. The postponement passed 7–0. No new date for consideration was listed in the minutes.
Zoning amendments adopted
At the July 13, 2026 Administrative Conference, the council adopted two zoning map amendments:
- Ordinance 67: rezoned the Freestate Blvd area to IMU.
- Ordinance 68: rezoned the Crockett St area to D-1-AC Conditional.
The minutes do not record individual vote tallies for these ordinances.
Alcoholic beverage handling card denials upheld
The council voted 6–0 to uphold police department decisions denying Class A alcoholic beverage handling cards for two applicants: JaVentress Hill and Angel Waters. A third denial listed on the Administrative Conference agenda did not show a recorded vote in the available minutes.
Administrative Conference minutes approved
The council approved the minutes of the July 13 Administrative Conference and the June 23 council meeting on a motion by Councilman Green. The vote was 6–0.
Property Standards Committee (July 13)
The Property Standards Committee met July 13 for informational updates only. No votes or decisions were scheduled. Agenda items included enforcement of vacant apartments and vacant buildings, the bid process for apartments, block-by-block blight status, SWEEPS status, grass cutting coordination among SPAR, Property Standards, and Public Works, and bulk pickups. Minutes have not yet been published.
Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee (July 14)
The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee met July 14 for discussion only, with no votes scheduled. Topics included grass mowing progress, plans for keeping interstates and on/off ramps clean, drainage and right-of-way upkeep, repair work on interstate lane markings, and pothole repairs. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days, according to the available agenda data.