The meeting included a report on city administration personnel changes and infrastructure updates, such as the resurfacing of Loyola and upcoming roadway bids. A significant $20 million EDA grant for wastewater was announced, along with the success of recent events like the food truck festival and Veterans Day ceremony. A detailed quarterly financial update was provided, highlighting favorable general fund revenue and expenditure performance, as well as status updates on various special funds. Discussion also occurred regarding potential insurance settlement allocations and congratulations were extended to a newly elected school board member.
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The Kenner City Council held a 2026-2027 fiscal year budget hearing. Key discussion topics included the Police Department's standstill budget, which represents a slight increase over the previous fiscal year and incorporates outside revenues from grants and state appropriations. The Chief of Police provided details on current staffing levels, including sworn officers and civilian employees, and highlighted the importance of capital investments in equipment such as body-worn cameras, drone technology with infrared capabilities, speed trailers, and an armored vehicle. Council members also inquired about the newly established motors division, the effectiveness of the current vehicle fleet, and the management of grant funding through the general fund.
Feb 20, 2026·Board meeting
Kenner City Council Regular Meeting
The agenda for this regular meeting included several key items categorized under a Consent Agenda and a Public Appearance Agenda. Consent items involved approvals for alcoholic beverage permits, bingo/public gathering applications, acceptance/rejection of bids under $5,000, change orders under $5,000, acceptance of committee findings, and resubdivision ordinances. The Public Appearance Agenda covered public hearings, ordinances for property transactions, opening of bids, zoning reclassifications, and other ordinances, including one to add a No Parking Sign on Tennessee Avenue. Resolutions proposed addressed ratifying the appointment of Paula M. Robinson to the Civil Service Board, accepting the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for 2025, and adopting the 2025 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Additionally, several items removed from the Consent Agenda approved utilization of state contracts for vehicle purchases, GPS trackers, door upgrades, change orders for interior repairs and window installation, purchase of fire station recliners, fire truck fleet maintenance, purchase of a Technical Rescue Kit, an agreement for cancer screenings for firefighters, and agreements for cleaning supplies and financial consulting.
Feb 5, 2026·Board meeting
Kenner City Council Regular Meeting
The Kenner City Council meeting agenda included an Executive Session to discuss litigation involving Jamon C. Mercier versus Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, et al. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of minutes from January 23, 2026, and several applications for public gatherings, including Mardi Gras parades for Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School and John James Audubon School, and the 2026 Italian Festival. Council resolutions addressed authorizing a settlement in the aforementioned lawsuit, expressing support for relocating the Birmingham Squadron G League team to the Kenner Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, and appointing Christopher James Dupre to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, numerous ordinances were introduced concerning contracts for pest control, professional services for Fire Station 38 design, purchase of police pursuit vehicles, sewer maintenance agreements, acceptance of bids for electrical upgrades and door installation, zoning reclassifications, and adoption of a no-parking zone on Tennessee Avenue.
