Kenner City Council Meeting May 7, 2026

The Kenner City Council meeting held on May 7, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key items approved included a professional services agreement with Meyer Engineers LTD for up to $200,000 annually, health insurance rates with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and multiple contracts for city services and infrastructure projects. Notably, the council accepted the lowest responsive bid of $3,439,950 from Kent Design Build Incorporated for renovations at the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center to accommodate the G League basketball team, with construction expected to complete by fall 2026. Other procurement approvals included contracts for concrete services, wastewater treatment equipment repairs, playground systems, and emergency vehicle repairs. The council also authorized grant acceptances from the U.S. Department of Justice totaling over $80,000 for police department activities. Additionally, a resolution was passed to name a section of Veterans Park in honor of Claude Taddaro, recognizing his contributions to the park and the community. Several ordinances related to capital budget adoption, signage installation, roof repairs, and equipment purchases were introduced for first reading. The meeting reflected active procurement and capital improvement planning for the city of Kenner.