Water & utilities in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
225 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most water & utilities activity
- Bastrop, LA (33)
- St. Charles Parish, LA (31)
- Kenner, LA (22)
- Bossier City, LA (21)
- Lutcher, LA (15)
- DeRidder, LA (14)
- West Monroe, LA (13)
- Plaquemine, LA (12)
- Oakgrove, LA (11)
- New Orleans, LA (9)
- Thetownofplaindealing, LA (8)
- Sulphur, LA (6)
Latest matching meetings
Kenner City Council to consider multiple infrastructure and police grants
The City Council will review several contracts for wastewater and public works maintenance, including garden services and pump repairs. The body is also considering the acceptance of two Department of Justice grants for police programs and two resubdivision ordinances.
City Council considers zoning changes and housing bond fund appropriations
The City Council is reviewing several zoning ordinances and the appropriation of Housing Bond Funds for FY 24 and FY25 projects. The body is also considering various agency contracts and receiving utility and storm reports.
Aldermen to approve sales tax renewal and water/sewer projects
The Board of Aldermen will canvass election results to authorize a 10-year renewal of the 1986 Sales Tax and consider ordinances for water main, sewer, and sidewalk improvements. The body will also review bids for signage and park entrance projects.
Council approves $300,000 extra funding for Benton Road street repairs
The Bossier City Council will adopt several ordinances, including a $300,000 increase from the Streets and Drainage Fund to complete the SD2505 Benton Road Street Repairs project. It will also declare an emergency and allocate $33,800 for drainage repairs on Autumn Ridge Drive and Macey Lane, and approve a cooperative…
Utilities Committee to consider waiving water meter relocation fees on 7th Street
The Utilities Committee will meet to review the Utilities Director's report and discuss equipment updates. The body will consider a request to waive relocation fees for a water meter on 7th Street in Donaldsonville.
Committee to vote on construction manager for Lake Middle and Lake Primary projects
The Ascension Parish School Board's Strategic Planning Committee will consider and vote on two action items. First, a motion to approve a construction management at risk contract (RFQL-1007) for Lake Middle School construction and Lake Primary School renovations. Second, the committee will consider approving drainage…
Updates on grass mowing, interstate upkeep, pothole repairs
The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee will meet to receive progress updates on several public works items, including grass mowing, interstate and ramp cleaning, drainage maintenance, lane marking repairs, and pothole filling. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
DeRidder City Council considers water studies, office space, and utility contracts
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city services and infrastructure. Items include a water system feasibility study, office space occupation, and various service agreements for internet, legal, and utility metering.
City Council reviews water system feasibility and new meter lease plans.
The DeRidder City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a feasibility study for the Green Acres Water system with Waggoner Engineering. Members will also review proposals for new water meters, along with related lease and professional service agreements. The meeting is structured as an informational session rather…
Council to consider $80M budget amendment, dog park contract, and road drainage project
The St. Charles Parish Council will hold public hearings on July 27 for ordinances including a $80.3 million budget amendment (adding revenues and transfers), a $1.43 million contract for a dog park, a $728,906 contract for Kinler and Paul Fredrick Roadway and Drainage Improvements Phase I, and an amendment for storm…
City Council considers $1.00 gasoline surcharge for completed trips
The City Council is meeting to review utility communications, budget transfers, and zoning ordinances. Key items include a proposed gasoline surcharge and a funding match waiver for the Mercy Hospital Redevelopment.
Council to vote on $300K more for Benton Road repairs
The City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on amendments to emergency street and drainage funding, including an additional $33,800 for a declared emergency and $300,000 for Benton Road street repairs. New business includes a rezoning for a chiropractic office at 2290 Benton Road, a cooperative…
West Monroe Board of Aldermen to review Cotton Street utility bids and project changes
The Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure contracts and change orders for water, sewer, and drainage projects. The meeting also includes the appointment of city department heads and the setting of regular meeting dates through 2030.
St. James Parish Council approves invoices and accepts Emergency Control Center renovations
The St. James Parish Council approved the disbursement of funds to pay pending invoices and accepted the completion of the Emergency Control Center Exterior Renovations project. The meeting also included updates on drainage studies and senior center projects.
Gretna Council considers $1.6 million property purchase on 5th Street
The Mayor and City Council will vote on purchasing property at #18 5th Street and approve several infrastructure contracts. The body will also consider zoning changes for 17th Street and a new ordinance regarding cat colonies.
Kenner City Council approves numerous infrastructure and public service contracts
The council approved several major expenditures including a $3.87 million community center reconstruction project and various municipal maintenance bids. Other actions included repealing brake tag requirements and approving multiple emergency repairs for city departments.
Council to approve $3.875M contract for Arthur P. Clay Community Center rebuild
The Kenner City Council will review and approve numerous municipal contracts, bid awards, and change orders across multiple departments. Key decisions include major infrastructure upgrades like wastewater plant equipment, road resurfacing on Power Boulevard, and facility repairs at police and fire stations. The…
Council to vote on rezoning, water meter lease, and city attorney contract
The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including rezoning a property on Highway 190 from Open Land to General Business, authorizing a lease for water meters and a contract for advanced metering infrastructure services, and appointing a new city attorney. Public hearings will be held on contracts…
Council considers major engineering contracts for drainage and shoreline protection
The Council is holding public hearings regarding a contract amendment for the Turtle Pond Pump Station and a new agreement for Lake Salvador shoreline protection. They are also considering an appointment to the Board of Directors for the Arc of St. Charles.
Council to vote on rezoning at Lynbrook and Pradd from residential/industrial to heavy commercial
The Shreveport City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, following an administrative conference. The agenda includes several resolutions and ordinances on final passage, such as authorizing a fire training tower contract, amending sewerage charges, and terminating the Downtown Entertainment Economic…
City to apply for FEMA flood mitigation and resilience grants
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and regular meeting. Key actions include approving a re-subdivision for Discount Tobacco, authorizing a FEMA grant application for flood mitigation, and changing utility meter reading policies to require physical access instead of customer photos.
Council to vote on 2026 property tax levy
The City Council will hold a final reading and vote on an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for 2026. They will also consider amendments increasing sewer repair funding by $226,398.55 and creating an Infrastructure Capital Fund. Several items involve budget adjustments and bond issuances for public improvements.
Sulphur City Council to hold public hearings on water rates and property tax millage
The City Council will discuss water rates for 2027-2030 and introduce an ordinance for 2026 property tax millage rates. The body will also consider multiple building condemnations and zoning requests.
City Council adopts new water rate schedule for 2027‑2030
The Sulphur City Council will consider and adopt several ordinances, including a water‑rate ordinance that sets flat and metered rates for fiscal years 2027‑2030. It will hold public hearings on a land‑use exception for Flamingo Investments at 1100 Lori Lane, a rezoning for 925 Prater Road, and multiple liquor‑license…
Shreveport council to vote on rezoning Lynbrook Blvd to heavy commercial
The Shreveport City Council holds an Administrative Conference on June 8 and a Regular Meeting on June 9. Key actions include final votes on ordinances to rezone property at Lynbrook Boulevard and Pradd Road, amend sewerage charges, and terminate the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area. Resolutions…
Council to vote on bicycle playground and employee insurance changes
The DeRidder City Council will hold public hearings on eight ordinances, including building a bicycle playground, regulating wheeled vehicles in parks, and approving new employee insurance contracts. They will also introduce ordinances for July 4th entertainment, emergency water agreements, a regional housing study…
Shreveport Council to vote on $90M bond issue and rezoning near Lynbrook
The City Council will hold a combined administrative conference and regular meeting, with final passage of a $90 million general obligation bond series, approval of a task order for capital improvements program management, and introduction of a rezoning from residential and heavy industrial to heavy commercial at…
Police dept proposes new roles; HR board to hear employee grievances
The Shreveport Human Resources Board will consider creating new police positions including Senior Police Systems Administrator, Crime Analyst (upgraded to Senior), and an Alcohol & Beverage Ordinance Coordinator. They will also hear pay-related grievances for Water & Sewerage employees and review salary adjustments…
City considers FEMA grant for stormwater master plan
The Board of Selectmen will discuss applying for a FEMA BRIC grant to develop a Stormwater Master Plan. They will also discuss strategies for transitioning utility meter reading from photo submissions to direct access, and a policy requiring proof of ownership or lease for utility customers. Proposed budget amendments…
Council to discuss water meter issues
The DeRidder City Council will hold a workshop to discuss water meters. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.
DeRidder City Council considers new employee insurance plans and sewer project bids
The council will vote on multiple ordinances for new employee insurance contracts (health, dental, vision, disability, life) effective July 1, 2026, and an emergency ordinance for liability insurance. They will also consider resolutions to approve a water pollution prevention audit and authorize bids for sewer system…
Council to vote on $1.2M for South Bossier redevelopment plan
The Bossier City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on several ordinances, including a $1.2 million appropriation from the Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Fund for the Long Term South Bossier Redevelopment Plan and a $924,021.91 appropriation from the Parkway Capital Project Fund for the Old…
Council to vote on FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets
The council will hold public hearings and consider final passage of the city's operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. They will also vote on numerous contracts and purchases, including a $457,000 roof repair at City Hall and a $750,000 playground equipment contract. Additionally, a…
Council approves $457k City Hall roof repairs and $750k playground systems
The Kenner City Council unanimously approved multiple contracts including $457,000 for City Hall roof repairs, $750,000 for playground systems, and various wastewater department agreements totaling over $1 million. Public hearings on the operating and capital budgets for FY 2026-2027 were deferred to a future meeting…
West Monroe introduces fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets
The Board of Aldermen will introduce ordinances to adopt the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Utility Enterprise Fund budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also consider a cooperative agreement with the LSU AgCenter. A change order for sewer improvements on Crosley Street will be addressed.
Council to approve minutes and introduce $1.7M police vehicle purchase
The Metropolitan Council will vote on meeting minutes from April 2026. They will also introduce numerous items for future public hearings, including a $1.7 million police vehicle purchase, a $172,075 sewer fee refund, and a $300,000 engineering contract. Several property condemnations and other contracts are…
Oakgrove Council to consider adding short-term rentals to R-1 residential zoning
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the zoning ordinance to allow bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals as special uses in R-1 districts. The body will also introduce the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget ordinance and review a budget revision for the current year.
Board to consider $10M sales tax bonds and rental variance
The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a variance for a seven-unit rental community and a special use permit for an auto detail shop. The main agenda items include preliminary approval of up to $10 million in sales tax bonds, adoption of an ad valorem tax ordinance, and a policy confirming utility…
Council to vote on $1.2M South Bossier redevelopment plan
The City Council will consider multiple ordinances including a $1.2 million appropriation from Riverboat Gaming funds for the Long Term South Bossier Redevelopment Plan, a $924,000 appropriation for the Old Brownlee and Wemple Road Project, and the sale of city property to Stonewall Baptist Church for $207,000. They…
Sulphur City Council to consider 2026-2027 annual budget
The City Council will hold public hearings on the annual budget for the next fiscal year and updates to the current General Fund budget. The body will also consider several property condemnations and a commercial rezoning request.