In the recently completed 2021/2022 fiscal year, the City of Broussard operated within 1% of our budget. With a new budget approved for 2022/2023, we will continue to invest in improvements to benefit our growing community.
The recently approved budget includes $300k for utility relocations in Phase 2 (Clara St. to Saint De Porres St.)
$2.4 million has also been approved to fund Phase 3 (Saint De Porres Street to Albertson Parkway) drainage improvements and roadside parking near Arceneaux Park.
Broussard has accepted ownership of LA 182 (East Main St.) between Albertson Parkway and Saint Etienne Rd. By extending city control on this key corridor, we can better plan for future development and include it in our Envision Broussard Redevelopment Plan.
With funding allocated in the new budget, our public works department will begin clearing and sweeping Coulee Fortune, the longest canal in Broussard. The project will provide major drainage improvements, especially for the historic areas of town.
More than $4 million is budgeted for improvement projects on S. Bernard Road Phase 3 (Main St. to Hwy. 90), including the addition of a third lane and a new bridge. Three-quarters of the total funding will be provided by a capital outlay grant from the state.
We are improving public safety in Broussard by funding two new police officers, one new detective and providing new equipment.
Additionally, the budget includes money for architectural/engineering planning work on the much-needed new Police Department HQ building. With Broussard's rapid population/business growth it is vital that we supply all first responders with the technology and equipment that they need to perform their job safely.
The Broussard Fire Department is adding 24-hour coverage at one of its stations as part of the new budget.
In July, the Broussard Sports Complex hosted several successful events, including a True Talent-sponsored football event that drew3,200 in attendance. The Lafayette Little League State Softball and Baseball Tournament also attracted a total of 8,812 visitors over two weeks.
A drainage improvement project was completed near Martial F. Billeaud, Sr. Elementary School and Comeaux Estates Subdivision.
Broussard is growing! A new McDonald’s location is now under construction at 208 St. Nazaire Rd.
Mayor Ray Bourque attended theMid-Sized Cities Mayors meeting during the recentLouisiana Municipal AssociationConference, held at the Cajundome in Lafayette. This annual event is an opportunity to share ideas and discover new resources to help make local government work better for our communities with other mayors from across the state.
Two of our council members were recognized by theLouisiana Municipal Association at its recent convention. Councilmen Kenny Higginbotham and David Bonin were honored with a prestigious service award for 20 years of work for their community. Congratulations and thank you for your service!
We appreciated having State Senator Paige Cortez at a recent City Council meeting, where he provided an update on legislative redistricting and the potential impacts to Broussard. Lafayette Parish Councilman Josh Carlson (District 3) was also present to discuss shared construction projects. Cooperation with our partners in government at all levels is delivering results for our city.
Recently, Pastor Weldon Moak of First Baptist Church of Broussard celebrated 15 years of service to the community. Congratulations, Pastor Moak!
Mayor Bourque shared a brief report about Broussard’s Downtown Redevelopment Plan during a workshop at the One Acadiana-hosted CivicCon Acadiana: A Path to Community Prosperity with Chuck Marohn on July 28.
Mayor Bourque spoke at a recent gathering of Acadiana Republican Women to provide an update on the progress being made in the City of Broussard.
Whether you’re a beginning French-speaker or a life-long Francophile, everyone is welcome at the French Table. Join us on the second Friday of every month at the Valsin Broussard House for lively conversation en français! 8:30-10am, no registration needed.
This month’s Coffee in Broussard will be held on Friday, August 26, at Sunrise Donuts (807 Albertson Pkwy) from 7-8:30 am. These community gatherings occur on the last Friday of every month. Come out and enjoy a cup of coffee with staff from city hall, the fire department, and the police department.
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