Breaux Bridge — Property issues were a major focus during the March meeting of the Breaux Bridge City Council.
Two properties received Show Cause orders after being condemned by the Louisiana State Code Inspector. The structure at 403 11th Street was declared unsafe and in deplorable condition, while the property at 401 Gravouia Drive was deemed unsafe due to a large accumulation of debris.
In both cases, the council voted to give the property owners 30 days to either demolish the structures or clean up the properties before the city takes further action.
In other propertyrelated business, the council approved the rezoning of property at 425 Gaston Drive from C‑1 commercial to R‑1 residential.
The council also declared a lot at 329 Berard Street as no longer needed for public use, which will allow a small portion of the lot to be attached to an adjacent property.
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In his financial report for February, Mayor Ricky Calais reported tax revenue totaling $580,664, an increase of $6,812 compared with the same period last year. The city is currently operating $792,064 under budget.
Calais also reported that the city received a $360,760 grant from the Acadiana Planning Commission to fund sidewalk construction along sections of Berard and Refinery streets extending to Mills Avenue.
Additionally, the council approved the city’s Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report, which will be submitted to the state.
In other business, council members voted to roll back millage rates to keep property taxes at the same level for the coming year and approved the hiring of Jazmine Fontenot as a new patrol officer.
