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Drainage

Everything we've tracked on this issue in St. Charles Parish government.

Decisions on Drainage

Approved9–02026-0196$728,906.00Parish Council · Jul 13

Kindler and Paul Frederick Roadway and Drainage Improvements Phase 1

Awards construction contract to Cass Brothers Incorporated for mid-block drainage improvements and cross-drains to carry water from mid-blocks to back ditch in this neighborhood.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0271Parish Council · Sep 22

An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with GIS Engineering, LLC, to perform engineering services for the Turtle Pond Pump Station and Upstream Drainage Improvements (Project No. P250901), in the not to exceed amount of $609,085.50.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0267Parish Council · Sep 22

An ordinance to revoke and abandon the Drainage Right of Way along Davis Plantation granted by J. B. Levert Land Company, Inc. to St. Charles Parish on November 6, 1998.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

deferred2025-0248Legislative Committee · Sep 8

Discussion of Adjacent Lot Runoff Ordinance Proposed Amendments

Proposed amendments to Section 7.3 of the ordinance regarding adjacent lot runoff protection. The amendments add enforcement capabilities, inspection procedures, and clearer definitions of legal drainage conveyances to provide better protection to residents from water runoff damage.

Approved7–02025-0204$70,248.00Parish Council · Aug 4

Professional Services Agreement for JCJR Outfall Ditches Project

Approves professional services agreement with Crescent Engineering and Mapping LLC for the JCJR Outfall Ditches project to survey and engineer drainage solutions to move water away from railroad tracks to the VL ditch.

Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher

Absent (2)Willie Comardelle, Michele deBruler

Approved7–02025-0202$86,544.40Parish Council · Aug 4

Professional Services Agreement for Riverbend Subsurface Drainage Project

Approves professional services agreement with Crescent Engineering and Mapping LLC for the Riverbend Subsurface Drainage project to re-establish drainage patterns from River Road back to the railroad tracks.

Moved by Michelle O'DanielsSeconded by La Sandra D. Wilson

Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher

Absent (2)Willie Comardelle, Michele deBruler

Approved7–02025-0199$109,750.00Parish Council · Aug 4

Amendment to Murray Hill Industrial Hand Drives Drainage Improvements Project

Approves amendment number one to add resident inspection funds to the professional services agreement with H Davis Cole and Associates LLC for the Murray Hill Industrial Hand Drives Drainage Improvements project.

Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher

Absent (2)Willie Comardelle, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0232$52,767.00Parish Council · Aug 18

Amendment Number Two to Professional Services Agreement for King and Hawn Street Drainage Improvements

Approves amendment to Crescent Engineering and Mapping LLC contract to add cultural resources survey required by State Historic Preservation Office for environmental clearance. Project involves approximately 4,800 feet of drainage conveyance improvements in Hahnville.

Moved by La Sandra D. WilsonSeconded by Willie Comardelle

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0191$153,724.00Parish Council · Jul 21

Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement for Ormond Center Drainage Improvements

Approves Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for reworked engineering on the Ormond Center drainage improvements project to reduce costs and improve design efficiency.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0188$18,882,865.00Parish Council · Jul 21

Contract with Sea Level Construction for Muntz Pump Station No. 2 and Drainage Improvements

Approves and authorizes execution of a contract with Sea Level Construction, Inc. for Muntz Pump Station No. 2 and drainage improvements as part of the East Bank West Shore Hurricane Protection Levee System, providing significantly increased drainage capacity.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0184$10,542,425.00Parish Council · Jul 21

Contract with BLD Services LLC for Ormond CN Railway Culverts Project

Approves and authorizes execution of a contract with BLD Services LLC for the Ormond CN Railway Culverts Project to improve drainage in an area with long-standing flooding issues, with significant grant funding support.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved8–02025-0171$19,557.66Parish Council · Jul 7

Purchase and/or Expropriation of Property at 706 Paul Frederick Street, Luling

Ordinance approving the purchase and/or expropriation of property at 706 Paul Frederick Street in Luling from HAA Construction LLC for the Kindler and Paul Frederick roadway and drainage improvement project.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Absent (1)Heather Skiba

Approved7–02025-0152$2,112,258.00Parish Council · Jun 2

Contract for Murray Hill Industrial Hand Drive Drainage Improvements Project

Approves contract with Barrier Construction Company LLC for Murray Hill Industrial Hand Drive drainage improvements project involving subsurface drainage system installation.

Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Absent (2)La Sandra D. Wilson, Willie Comardelle

Approved8–02025-0163$5,225.00Parish Council · Jun 16

Ordinance to Approve and Authorize Purchase of Property for Boutte Pump Station Drainage

Approves and authorizes the Parish President to execute an act of sale from HX3 LLC for a portion of Lot B-41 in Boutte Estate Subdivision to facilitate drainage around the Boutte pump station.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher

Absent (1)Michele deBruler

Approved8–02025-0162$42,500.00Parish Council · Jun 16

Ordinance to Approve and Authorize Purchase of Property for Kindler and Paul Frederick Roadway and Drainage Improvements

Approves and authorizes the Parish President to execute an act of sale from Anthony J. Zeller Sr. for the purchase of Lot 16, Block C, Oak Ridge Park Subdivision, for completion of drainage improvements on Kindler and Paul Frederick roadway.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher

Absent (1)Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0128Parish Council · May 5

Chevron Land Donation for Sunset Pump Station

An ordinance approving the acceptance of an act of donation from Chevron USA, Inc. of approximately 9.998 acres (Parcel 1-1-R-1) for operation and maintenance of the Sunset Pump Station within the Sunset Drainage District.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved8–02025-0138$89,500.00Parish Council · May 19

Professional Services Agreement with McKim and Creed Inc for Oak Street Pump Station Improvements

Approves and authorizes execution of a professional services agreement with McKim and Creed Inc to perform engineering services for the Oak Street Pump Station Improvements project as part of the East Bank Master Drainage Plan to develop a conceptual design for grant funding purposes.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler

Absent (1)Bob Fisher

Approved9–02025-0066Parish Council · Mar 10

Resolution Endorsing Waiver from Subdivision Regulations Section 3 Geometric Standards

Endorses waiver from Appendix C Subdivision Regulations Section 3 Geometric Standards to allow lot without frontage on public street for minor subdivision and drainage project as requested by Res Barataria LLC.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0027Parish Council · Feb 24

An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 20-8-13, which approved an Engineering Services Agreement between N-Y Associates, Inc., to facilitate requested changes at the intersection of Carriage and Dunleith Canals for the Carriage/Dunleith Canals Drainage Structure (Project No. P200706), in the amount of $44,403.00, resulting in an overall contract value not to exceed $473,378.00.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02025-0006Parish Council · Feb 10

An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 22-1-2, which approved a Professional Services Agreement with EJES Inc., to perform engineering services for Kinler and Paul Frederick Roadway and Drainage Improvements (Project No. P210704), in the amount not to exceed $358,896.00, increasing the overall contract amount to $744,851.00.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved2025-1-MINPlanning & Zoning Commission · Feb 6

Re-subdivision and Waiver for Lot at 712 Holland Street

Re-subdivision of one lot into two lots at 712 Holland Street in Hahnville, with waiver of street frontage requirement. Property to be purchased by parish for major drainage project.

Approved9–02024-0424Parish Council · Jan 6

Purchase and or Expropriation of Property for Drainage and Storage in Hahnville

Approves the purchase or expropriation of approximately 20.776 acres owned by the heirs of Clyde J. Melancon for drainage and storage near the Department of Public Works site and Hahnville Sewer Treatment Plant.

Moved by Heather SkibaSeconded by Michele deBruler

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02024-0441$547,877.00Parish Council · Jan 27

Amendment Number One to Professional Services Agreement with EJES, Inc. for Kindler and Paul Frederick Roadway and Drainage Improvements

Amendment to engineering services agreement for Kindler and Paul Frederick Roadway and drainage improvements, Project P-210704, not-to-exceed $547,877.

Moved by Bob FisherSeconded by Michelle O'Daniels

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02024-0400Parish Council · Dec 16

An ordinance to rescind Ordinance No. 24-5-10 and to approve a purchase and/or expropriate a 10,275 square foot perpetual drainage servitude designated as Parcel P-100 and a 1,432 square foot temporary construction servitude designated as Parcel T-100 over property owned by Cristina & Lauricella, Inc., for the Montz Pump Station and Drainage Modification Project.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02024-0385$74,814.00Parish Council · Dec 2

Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Crescent Engineering for River Bend Drive Hydraulic Design

Approves design services for subsurface drain pipe installation under ABC Driveway to connect to existing system on River Bend Drive, addressing drainage problems in the St. Rose area.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved9–02024-0383$193,430.85Parish Council · Dec 2

Change Order No. 1 with Cass Brothers Incorporated for Concrete Maintenance 2023-24 Project

Increases contract amount due to discovery of additional panels needing replacement and shallow drainage issues requiring fixes in the same project area.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved8–02024-0334Parish Council · Oct 21

Servitude for Ormond Culvert Installation at CN Railroad Crossing

Approves purchase or expropriation of 0.011 acre perpetual drainage servitude and 0.062 acre temporary construction servitude over property owned by Hill Heights Country Club Incorporated for the Ormond Area Flood Mitigation CN Railroad Culvert Installation Project, specifically for 54-inch culverts crossing the railroad tracks.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Absent (1)Willie Comardelle

Approved8–02024-0333Parish Council · Oct 21

Drainage and Construction Servitude for Ormond Culvert Project

Approves purchase or expropriation of 0.012 acre perpetual drainage servitude and 0.078 acre temporary construction servitude over property owned by ACSI Properties LLC for the Ormond Area Flood Mitigation CN Railroad Culvert Installation Project.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Absent (1)Willie Comardelle

Approved8–02024-0275$175,800.00Parish Council · Aug 19

Wetlands Mitigation Agreement for Muntz Pump Station Projects

Approves and authorizes execution of a wetlands mitigation agreement between St. Charles Parish and Delta Land Services LLC for wetlands mitigation related to Muntz Pump Station No. 2 and drainage improvements along Highway 61.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Absent (1)Heather Skiba

Approved8–02024-0271$7,813.00Parish Council · Aug 19

Rescission and Authorization for Purchase or Expropriation of Servitudes for Muntz Pump Station and Drainage Modification Project

Rescinds prior ordinances 23-5-5 and 24-3-12 and authorizes the parish to purchase or expropriate 1.501 acres designated as Parcel B-3 and 0.192 acres designated as P-106 over property owned by Christine Gerstner-Smith for the Muntz Pump Station and Drainage Modification Project.

Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Absent (1)Heather Skiba

Approved9–02024-0243Parish Council · Jul 22

Servitude Agreement for Monts Pump Station Drainage Project

Authorized servitude agreement with Energy Louisiana LLC for perpetual drainage and temporary construction servitude for the Monts pump station and drainage modification project.

Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler

Approved2026-0174$802,095.00Parish Council · Jun 15

Amendment 1 to Ordinance 25-9-8 – Professional Services Agreement with GIS Engineering LLC for Turtle Pond Pump Station and Upstream Drainage Improvements

Approval to increase the professional services contract with GIS Engineering LLC by $802,095 for additional engineering design services related to relocating the Turtle Pond Pump Station to a new location and designing upstream drainage improvements to convey water to the relocated station. The overall contract value increases to $1,411,180.50.

Approved2026-0172$85,575.00Parish Council · Jun 1

Professional Services Agreement for Milling Drainage Improvements

Ordinance approving and authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with All South Consulting Engineers, LLC for the Milling Drainage Improvements project (P260501). Work includes survey and design services to reroute drainage from a collapsing culvert near the hospital to Milling Street and improve drainage in the general area.

Approved2026-0159$124,486.00Parish Council · May 18

Professional Services Agreement with Murray Architects for Public Works Drainage Maintenance Facility Design

Approves a contract with Murray Architects, Incorporated to design a new facility that will house telemetry and pump maintenance groups, allowing these teams to work together more efficiently in managing the parish's pump stations.

Approved2026-5-MINPlanning & Zoning Commission · May 7

Resubdivision of Lot 944 into Three Lots at Highway 306

Approval of a minor resubdivision separating lot 944 of the Sunset Drainage District into three separate lots in the OL zoning district. All lots meet zoning requirements and geometric standards.

Moved by Mr. Price

Approved2026-4-MINPlanning & Zoning Commission · May 7

Resubdivision of Lot 943 into Three Lots at 9943 Highway 306

Approval of a minor resubdivision separating lot 943 of the Sunset Drainage District into three separate lots in the OL zoning district. All lots meet zoning requirements and geometric standards.

Moved by Mr. KeeneSeconded by Mr. Ross

Approved2026-0128Parish Council · Apr 20

Ordinance approving donation of 30-foot drainage servitude and revocation of 15-foot servitude

Accepts a 30-foot drainage servitude donation from Stephen O. Vial and Leon C. Vial III to improve drainage in the Fashion subdivision by connecting to the Vial Canal outfall, while revoking a previously granted 15-foot servitude from April 22, 2013.

Denied2026-0081Parish Council · Mar 2

Resolution in Support of Special Permit Use for Automobile Fleet Services (GM Elite Company)

Request for waiver from landscaping threshold requirement under C-3 zoning for automobile fleet services on Lot B-2, Almedia Plantation, 150 Almedia Plantation Road in St. Rose. Planning Commission approved subject to council resolution. Multiple residents testified opposition citing narrow residential road (20-foot asphalt on 40-foot right-of-way), existing flooding issues, inadequate drainage, safety concerns for children, and impacts from heavy truck traffic on one-lane-in/one-lane-out access.

Approved2025-0392$3,097,730.00Parish Council · Jan 12

Contract with Cycle Construction Company for Almont Center Drainage Improvements

Approval to execute contract with Cycle Construction Company, LLC for drainage improvements at the Almont Center in the amount of $3,097,730. This project addresses long-standing drainage issues in the Almont area.

Approved2026-0037Parish Council · Jan 26

Sunset Drainage District Resolution Supporting CPRA Funding Agreement

A resolution of the St. Charles Parish Council acting as the governing authority of the Sunset Drainage District, supporting the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and St. Charles Parish Government regarding the construction of the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Sunset Pump Station Upgrade (Project BA-0285).

What Residents Have Said

Alamon expressed support for the drainage project but criticized daily maintenance practices for not keeping up with culvert cleaning and ditch maintenance. (Jul 13)
Applicant explained elevation varies 7-13 feet, detention pond reduces flow 33 percent, and lift station can be relocated (Aug 7)
Ms. Burrell opposed drainage project near her home, raising concerns about property rights, construction disruption, safety hazards to children, and environmental health impacts. (Aug 18)
Public resident expressed concern about how subdivision will affect homes on King Street and whether the ditch or reservoir will be behind their homes, noting prior flooding. (Feb 6)
Jackson opposed rezoning due to concerns about drainage and flooding impacts. (Jul 22)

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