Minden City Council OKs $45.1M budget

By Bonnie Culverhouse

The City of Minden moves into the fiscal year 2024-2025 with a budget of $45.1 million following a unanimous vote by the city council during Monday’s meeting.

“This council worked very hard to give the city a good solid budget,” Minden Mayor Nick Cox said. “I’m pleased to announce that for the first time in a while, we have a budget that doesn’t pull out of our reserves, and I believe that is a testament to this council – and myself – we are dedicated to running this city as best we can and using our resources wisely.”

At last month’s workshop, the council went through the most recent draft, along with department wish lists, some of which was reflected in the final budget. The new fiscal year begins October 1, 2024.

Public Works Control Center Phase 2

In addition, the council awarded a bid for the construction of the Public Works Control Center Phase 2 to one of six bidders. Perryman Welding, a local contractor, was the lowest bidder meeting all specifications at $640,000.

The following items were also approved by a unanimous vote:

An ordinance levying taxes of 5.05 mils on all taxable property within the city limits was approved. Those properties are designated as part of the Minden Downtown Development District which means an additional 1.89 mils, bringing it to a total of 6.94 mils within the district;
Authority to advertise for bids for street projects;

• Appointment of Tommy Davis to the Minden Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board;