Street changes, special event rules and capital budget amendments to be introduced
MANDEVILLE — Discussion of recently implemented water and sewer rate changes is included on the agenda for Thursday’s Mandeville City Council meeting, which also features several ordinance introductions and a full slate of routine city business.
The City Council unanimously adopted changes to its water and sewer billing system at the January 9th meeting earlier this year, a long-planned update that took effect this fall and resulted in higher initial bills for some customers, particularly high-volume users, during the rollout period.
The water and sewer rate discussion appears under new business, at the request of Councilman-at-Large Scott Discon. While no formal vote is scheduled, the agenda item gives council members an opportunity to publicly review and question rate adjustments that have already gone into effect.
In addition to the rate discussion, the council will introduce four ordinances. Ordinance 25-31 would revoke the public dedication of a portion of Harold Street between Albert and Colbert streets, declare the segment surplus and authorize its sale at private sale. 
Council members will also introduce Ordinance 25-32, which would establish one-way traffic on the 800 block of Penn Street. 
Ordinance 25-33 proposes an amendment to the city’s capital budget to address Jackson Avenue bulkhead repairs, while Ordinance 25-34 would amend the city code governing parades, festivals and other special events — a topic that has drawn increasing attention as the city reviews permitting and public-safety requirements. 
The agenda also includes proclamations recognizing January 2026 as Blood Donor Awareness Month and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, followed by a finance report from Jessica Farno and a projects-in-progress update from Public Works Director Keith LaGrange covering more than a dozen ongoing infrastructure projects. 
Consent agenda items include special event permits, liquor license approvals, project completion certificates and contract-related resolutions. The council is also scheduled to consider a parks commission reappointment and a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for comprehensive land use regulation ordinance revision services. 
The council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 18th, at Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, according to the posted agenda. 
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