City of Kenner Council Meeting March 20, 2026

The City of Kenner Council held a meeting on March 20, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key actions included the approval of multiple contracts for post-disaster debris collection and management services awarded to Sears Environmental Services Inc., Debris Tech LLC, and SLSCO Limited, all pursuant to specific RFPs. The council also approved bids for various city maintenance and improvement projects, such as HVAC unit replacements, countertop installations at a fire station, and street resurfacing projects including a $1.14 million Veterans Memorial Boulevard resurfacing funded through an 80/20 federal-local split. Additionally, the council authorized purchases of police ballistic helmets and an armored tactical response vehicle, both from sole source providers. An ordinance was passed to increase the contract amount with Fleming Construction Company LLC for concrete street maintenance by $500,000 to address pending work orders. The council deferred indefinitely a resolution seeking to redirect recreation service fees from Jefferson Parish to Kenner parks, citing legal and political concerns. Public comments included concerns about the timing of contract approvals and the need for better communication. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on approving contracts and budget amendments for infrastructure, public safety equipment, and city services.