Town discusses water tower rental with Port of Avoyelles

The Town of Simmesport discussed a proposed agreement with the Port of Avoyelles under which the Town would receive use of the Port’s water tower in exchange for free water and sewer service and a proposed $1,500 monthly rental fee. Officials reviewed legal requirements for equal-value exchanges between public entities and the historical shared use of the tower since 2016.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$1,500 per month (proposed, retroactive to January 1, 2026)

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Proposed annual rental agreement; retroactive charges from January 1, 2026 mentioned

Renewal

Administrator Robideaux suggested pursuing an interim intergovernmental agreement for one year until the Town’s own water tower is back in service; no executed agreement yet.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Town of Simmesport Regular Town Meeting Minutes 2026-04-13

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by Town of Simmesport?

Port of Avoyelles was awarded this facilities contract by Town of Simmesport, as recorded on April 13, 2026. The contract value is $1,500 per month (proposed, retroactive to January 1, 2026).

How much is the Port of Avoyelles contract with Town of Simmesport worth?

The Port of Avoyelles contract with Town of Simmesport is valued at $1,500 per month (proposed, retroactive to January 1, 2026), covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Simmesport Regular Town Meeting Minutes 2026-04-13 (Minutes), dated April 13, 2026 from Town of Simmesport. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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