Development News for Mandeville, Louisiana

Mandeville Prepares for 'Light Up the Lake' July 4th Celebration with New 'Liberty on the Lake' Pre-Show

The council discussed the upcoming 'Light Up the Lake' event, scheduled for Saturday, July 4th, 2026. The event will feature fireworks, music by Groovy 7 starting at 6:30 p.m., and a special pre-show called 'Liberty on the Lake' at 6:00 p.m., including a recitation of the Declaration of Independence and a performance by the Mandeville High Drama Club. Food trucks and beverages will be available for purchase, and picnic ordinances will be temporarily lifted. The Keep Mandeville Beautiful Kids Tent will offer free games and activities. The fireworks will commence at 8:45 p.m. from a Jack Up Barge. The event is part of the city's America 250 celebration. An optional Independence Day parade by the Milkshakers may occur at 4:00 p.m., contingent on participant numbers.

Mandeville Adopts Capital Budget Amendment for Raveno-Coquiel Watershed Modeling Amidst Legal Mandate

Ordinance 2615 was adopted, amending the capital budget to execute Amendment Number Four for the Raveno-Coquiel watershed modeling and water lines construction. This amendment is directly related to the litigation previously discussed and is funded through construction street funds. The funding is necessary to comply with a court order and motion for contempt, which requires specific design changes. Failure to comply could lead to further court action. The council agreed to request an executive session for a future meeting to discuss the litigation's status and the city's options.

Mandeville Council Approves Contract Amendment for Kyle Associates LLC

Resolution 2622 was adopted, authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kyle Associates LLC. This amendment involves reallocating $20,000 from the resident inspection phase to the construction engineering phase, as less inspection was needed and more coordination with the DOTD site manager was required for Kyle Associates. The project has reached substantial completion, and this adjustment allows Kyle Associates to invoice properly. The total maximum contract amount remains unchanged.

Mandeville Officials Warn Residents of Special Event Application Invoice Scam

During the meeting, a public service announcement was made regarding a scam involving invoices for special event applications. The announcement, issued by the Cultural Development Director and IT Director, warned that the city does not send invoices for special event applications and advised the public to be alert for fraudulent requests. This information was shared to protect residents and ensure transparency in the application process.