# City Council Mtg 091526

The City Council of New Iberia held a meeting on September 16, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract to Environmental and Utility Solutions LLC for the Oak Street drainage improvements project valued at approximately $11,000, and approving change orders for the Pepperlex improvements project and the Sugarcane Festival building HVAC upgrades, with costs of about $92,000 and $66,000 respectively. The council also authorized a new contract for ditch regrading and maintenance with a $100,000 budget, and approved a grant application for a local road safety enhancement project valued at $379,000. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances related to budget amendments and agreements for the Sugarcane Festival building restoration, including a $750,000 allocation and a development incentive agreement with BGN LLC for a commercial project on Highway 14. A significant discussion was held regarding the continuation of the Blue Line Solutions LLC contract for electronic speed enforcement in school zones, with council members expressing a preference to end the contract and rely more on police enforcement, contingent on coordination with the school board. The meeting also covered various community and infrastructure topics, including drainage, traffic safety, and festival preparations, but no final vote on the speed enforcement contract was taken during this session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Mtg 091526](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJDwPoQ6CCM) - City of New Iberia