City of Monroe, LA

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE

STATE OF LOUISIANA

CITY OF MONROE                                                                        NO.  11,922               

            The following Ordinance was introduced by Ms.  Woods            who moved for its adoption and was seconded by Mr.  Wilson               :

            WHEREAS,   there was break in the 20” water main located at Louberta Street on February 23, 2019 and is in need of emergency repair; and

            WHEREAS, this water main is a main artery feed within our water system; and 

            WHEREAS, it’s estimated the repair will cost approximately $47,515.00 and the funds are available through the Water Main Repairs and Maintenance account.

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, the break in the 20” water main located at Louberta Street on February 23, 2019 is necessary to be operational as it serves a main artery feed within our water system. This break in the 20” water main is hereby declared an Emergency.

This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced and advertised was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:

AYES:            Ezernack, Woods & Wilson

NAYS:           None.

ABSENT:      Echols and Clark

            And the Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on the  26th   day of February , 2019.                                  

                Gretchen H. Ezernack                 

                                    CHAIRMAN

Carolus S. Riley                                

CITY CLERK

James E. Mayo                                 

MAYOR’S APPROVAL

MAYOR’S VETO