Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 24, 2026. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Cynthia Perry, Gary Johnson, Lizzie Felter, Jules Green, Chuck Fowler, Jim Villard and Malcolm Larvadain. Also present were Mayor Roy, City Attorney Jonathon Goins, Michael Caffery, and Council Staff. The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Cynthia Perry, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The invocation was pronounced by Ms. Felter, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Larvadain. On a motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on March 10, 2026, were unanimously approved by the Council.

PRESENTATION: Recognizing Peabody Magnet High School Basketball Team.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Villard moved for the introduction of all items appearing under the heading Consent Calendar. Ms. Felter seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for operating supplies for the Wastewater Department. Name of Bidders Coburn’s Lafayette Winwater Works Ferguson Enterprises

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for cast/ductile iron and related accessories. Name of Bidders Central Pipe Supply, Inc. Core and Main Coburn’s Lafayette Winwater Works Ferguson Enterprises

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON AND RELATED ACCESSORIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for operating supplies for the Gas Department. Name of Bidders Coburn’s Lafayette Winwater Works Ferguson Enterprises

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for construction and maintenance materials. No bids were received on the above; the Administration requested readvertisement. Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard. RESOLUTION NO. 0029-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027; TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF ALL CITY DIVISIONS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES, PENSIONS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATIONS; AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS AND INSURING AGREEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, INCLUDING HEALTH, LIFE AND OTHER OPTIONAL COVERAGES; AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR ORDINARY EXPENSES AND OTHER INSURANCE, INCLUDING GENERAL LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND LEVY MILLAGE RATES FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR 2026 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE 178-2024 THAT AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GENERAL SERVICES, RELATED AGREEMENT AND ADDENDA, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE TO REDESIGN AND RECONSTRUCT CHEATHAM PARK TO INCLUDE A NEW BASEBALL FIELD WITH LOCKER ROOMS, WEIGHT ROOMS, DUGOUT, BATTING CAGE ALONG WITH A PARKING LOT THAT INCLUDES A TAILGATING LOT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Upon request from Mr. Larvadain and a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter, the following item was removed from the agenda: AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD A PROGRAM TO ADDRESS JUVENILE CRIME THAT INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO BUILDING A COMMUNITY AND FITNESS CENTER ON SCHOO L BOARD PROPERTY ADJACENT TO ALEXANDRIA MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL AND HUDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0030-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GAS METERS AND ITRON ERTS. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler. NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0031-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

JANITORIAL CHEMICALS.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0032-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

HERBICIDES.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0033-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0034-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL WORK UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0035-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID FOR READY MIX CONCRETE. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0036-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE YWCA GIRLS ON THE RUN

CENTRAL LOUISIANA SPRING 2026 5K RACE IN APRIL 2026. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0037-2026

RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON MAY 5, 2026, TAKING ACTION ON THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF 25 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER COST. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0038-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE SEWER REPLACEMENT ON MARYE STREET PHASE 2. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0039-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ADAMS PUMP STATION LINE RENOVATION. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0040-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK DIGITAL PYLON SIGN REFURBISHMENT. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0041-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY EMERGENCY SERVICES.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0042-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK JAGUAR EXHIBIT NETTING. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following item:

AN ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 26-11 OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL CODES WITH RESPECT TO THE TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICES DURING EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Was substituted with the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH POLICY AS THE RATE-MAKING AUTHORITY ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES DURING EXTREME WEATHER; ADOPTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES AS PUBLISHED TO THE RATE-MAKING AUTHORITY; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain. ORDINANCE NO. 14-2026

AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH POLICY AS THE RATE-MAKING AUTHORITY ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES DURING EXTREME WEATHER; ADOPTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES AS PUBLISHED TO THE RATE-MAKING AUTHORITY; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green. ORDINANCE NO. 15-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM CLEANHARBOR ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026. The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 16-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT OF ONE POLICE K-9 MADDOX AND AUTHORIZING THIS DOG AS SURPLUS PROPERTY TO BE DONATED TO SERGEANT DARREN LUNEAU AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter. ORDINANCE NO. 17-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTUS CABRINI FOUNDATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE 2026 WALMART CMN GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2026 AT LINKS ON THE BAYOU BENEFITING CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the public hearing was opened at 5:44 p.m.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0043-2026

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE CONDEMNATION OF (26) STRUCTURES. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March 2026.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Green the public hearing was closed at 5:58 p.m.

The president adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m.

/S/ Cynthia Perry President ATTEST: /S/Donna P. Jones City Clerk