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The City of Thibodaux Municipal Pool has closed August 9 for the summer season of 2002.

The annual National Night Out Against Crime was held last Tuesday, and considered to be a huge success.  A special thanks goes out to Sgt. Calvin Cooks who works extremely hard to make this event the great success it is each year.

The City of Thibodaux Police Department received the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Heroes Award, along with a check made out to the police department for $1,200.00.  The “ceremony” was part of the annual Teachers Appreciation Breakfast, where Mayor Caillouet and Chief Melancon both gave a presentation to teachers in attendance.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT UPDATES

	2001 Road Improvement Project - Complete.
	2002 Road Improvement Project - Bid received on April 10, 2002. Contract approved. Currently doing shoulder work and driveways in Acadia Woods Subdivision and continuing asphalt work in the remainder of the city. – Progress improving.
	East Corridor/CDBG Back St. Project - Asphalt poured final dressing of shoulders, driveways etc.   Striping and signs posted READY TO BE OPENED.  Cost Estimate and Plans for extension w/LADOTD on LA 648 being drafted by engineer.
	West Thibodaux Gas Line Project - Proceeding on Schedule. Complete.
	South Thibodaux Gas Line Project - Authorization of Engineer completed. Engineers notified to proceed with plans and spec for bidding.
	West Thibodaux Water Line Project - Construction proceeding as planned. Approximately 90% complete.
	Reservoir Project - Plans and specifications for dredging and recreational facilities completed. OUT FOR BID.
	North Canal Water Tower and Line Extension - Preliminary Engineering completed and Grant Funds applied for.
	Miox upgrade - On Hold.
	Audubon Street Sewer Lift Station - Construction proceeding behind schedule. Work substantially complete. Contractor completed removal of Old Station. Only punchlist items remaining. Contractor somewhat responsive.
	Sewer Plant Floodwalls - Engineering Contract authorized. Preliminary plans and specifications OUT FOR BID.
	Sewer Line @ Malt and Burger - Continuing to pour concrete.
	Sewer Line @ Bowie Road - Complete.
	Valve Dry pit @ Sewer Plant - Complete.
	Sewer Gravity line from Himalaya to Canal Boulevard - Estimate prepared and waiting on grant funding.
	Bayou Lane Drainage Extension - Complete.
	Rienzi Canal Culvert Gate Extension - Contractor nearing completion. Needs to dress up area.
	CDBG 2000 Project - Complete.
	Fema Hazard Mitigation Projects - Funding has been approved for the Arms St., Rienzi, Tiger Drive, Goode Street and Culvert Gate Project.