The City Council discussed and acted upon several legislative and administrative items. Key topics included the authorization to accept bids for various utility infrastructure projects, such as treated wood poles, the Highway 1 South Booster Station and water main project, and janitorial services for the city zoo. The Council reviewed an annexation request for land owned by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company and approved resolutions to advertise bids for gas meters and electrical equipment. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the adoption of ordinances authorizing grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Red River Delta Law Enforcement Planning Council, as well as updates to the Community Development Program policy guidelines for homebuyer assistance.
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The Council discussed various ordinance introductions and final adoptions, including rezoning a property on 3rd Street for single-family homes, authorizing bids for wire and cable, and renewing construction contracts for water well maintenance. Other business included authorizing agreements with the Red River Delta Law Enforcement Planning Council, amending policy guidelines for the Homebuyer's Assistance Program, and adopting resolutions for the Alexandria Transit agency safety plan, sponsoring health education programs, and advertising for various bids related to petroleum products and sidewalk/bridge infrastructure.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Alexandria City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting included deliberations on various procurement and operational items. The council addressed the authorization for bids and contracts related to brass fittings, hydraulic digger derrick trucks, and submersible pumps for wastewater use. Additionally, janitorial services for the Alexandria Zoological Park were awarded to the lowest bidder. Other topics included the co-sponsorship of a musical production, authorization to advertise for street striping and signage projects, and final adoption of ordinances for purchasing fire department turnout gear and other maintenance contracts.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Alexandria City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and financial agenda items. Key topics included the introduction of ordinances to accept bids for items such as turnout gear, high mast lighting, and an annual requirements contract for utility systems. The council also addressed a proposal for an economic impact study regarding the Reignite Plan and considered ordinance renewals for landscape maintenance services for city locations, including Jackson at MacArthur, the I-49 Greenbelt, Martin Park, and various community centers. Additionally, the council reviewed resolutions concerning the advertisement for bids for treated wood poles, the adoption of the Rapides Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan, and infrastructure projects.
