Kenner City Council Meeting February 20, 2026

The Kenner City Council meeting held on February 20, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions primarily focused on city infrastructure, public safety equipment, and service contracts. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $1.1 million DOTD-funded road overlay project on Veterans Memorial Boulevard and a $2.78 million grant award for a multi-use path project on West Loyola. The council approved multiple ordinances for vehicle purchases, including a $65,433.85 Ford F550 chassis and a $75,000 Axon helmet camera system for police tactical operations. They also renewed a GPS tracking contract for city vehicles, awarded a $31,185 contract for automatic door upgrades, and approved a $300,000 annual tree work contract. Additional contracts included fire truck maintenance services, janitorial supplies, and roofing change orders for police facilities. The council discussed and approved a $90,000 contract for specialized accounting services for the police department, emphasizing the value of institutional knowledge. Several change orders and new contracts were approved to support ongoing capital improvement and maintenance projects. The meeting also addressed public safety equipment funded by grants and community health initiatives for firefighters. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on approving contracts and budget allocations to support city operations and infrastructure improvements.