New Iberia City Council Meeting October 20, 2026

The New Iberia City Council meeting on October 20, 2026, approved several drainage and infrastructure actions. It awarded the Moderated Tension Pond Drainage Improvements contract to Seven Constructors LLC; bids were under budget, and the city said it intended to use remaining project funds for site fencing and security lighting. The council also awarded the North Landry Drive Coulee Cleaning Project contract to Southern Constructors LLC and approved a $60,000 proposal from CH Fenstermaker and Associates LLC for a Summerfield subdivision drainage study. It approved the 2026–2027 capital outlay priority list; discussion identified an estimated $160,000 cost to consolidate electrical service panels at the community center before a generator could be installed, with the city seeking a funding source. The council approved the remaining six- and 12-month supply bids after removing the high-calcium quicklime item, listed at $419 per ton, for separate consideration. It also approved a fiscal-year 2027 DOTD mowing and litter-pickup maintenance agreement, with officials noting city costs exceed state reimbursement.

The council approved fiscal-year budget transfers described as necessary to comply with the state’s 5% limit for the final month. In a separate Highway 14 Economic Development District No. 1 meeting, members approved a cooperative endeavor agreement with BGNI LLC concerning the district’s half-percent sales and use tax; officials identified the agreement amount as $750,000. The council also amended and advanced an animal-care ordinance with a proposed $300–$500 fine range. No contract amount was stated for the drainage awards or supply bids beyond the removed lime bid price.