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Baker City Council Meeting - 7/14/2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
City Council Approves Financial Audit Questionnaire and Special Election Results for Fire Department Tax
The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Weights to sign and execute documents related to the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the fiscal year 2026 financial audit. The resolution was adopted to meet legislative auditor requirements. Separately, the council adopted a resolution providing for the canvassing of returns and declaring the result of a special election held on June 27, 2026, to authorize the levy and collection of a 10 mill ad valorem tax for a period of 10 years for the fire department. Mayor Weights is authorized to sign, execute, and administer relevant documents for this as well.
City of Baker Blight Initiative Overview Presented
The City of Baker's Blight Initiative was presented, outlining the mission of the code enforcement department to enhance neighborhood sustainability, promote public safety, and maintain a clean, vibrant community. The initiative involves a team including the mayor's office, code enforcement officers, a blight coordinator, the legal department, a blight court judge, and the finance department. The process includes notification, identification of violations, and blight court. High grass and vehicle violations are the most frequent issues. The program aims to work with residents to resolve violations, protect property values, and improve neighborhoods.
July 2026 Declared Healthy Vision Month in Baker
The City Council proclaimed July 2026 as Healthy Vision Month. This initiative highlights the importance of routine eye care and encourages residents to take steps to protect and prolong their eye health. The proclamation notes that many Americans do not receive recommended eye exams and screenings, despite vision loss affecting millions and many eye diseases being preventable or treatable with early detection.
July Proclaimed Park and Recreation Month in Baker
The City Council adopted a proclamation declaring July as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Baker. The proclamation highlights the benefits of parks and recreation, including promoting health and wellness, encouraging physical activity, providing educational opportunities, increasing economic prosperity, and ensuring environmental well-being and community resilience. It also notes that the US House of Representatives has designated July as Park and Recreation Month.
New Fire Department Funding Ordinance Introduced; Tax Levy Details Discussed
The city council introduced Ordinance 2026-25, which directs the levy and collection of a 10-mill ad valorem tax for a period of 10 years (2027-2036). This tax will provide funds for salaries for third engine personnel and increase salaries and benefits for all fire department employees who are members of the municipal fire and police civil service system. The introduction of the ordinance will be followed by a public hearing in two weeks, with potential action in two weeks. A resident inquired about the location of the new fire engine and station, and it was clarified that the new fire station is across the tracks on Groom Road.
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