By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the U.S. Congress has designated each September 11 as “Patriot Day.” This nationwide observance marks the shocking 2001 attack on the United States in which thousands were killed by terrorists who crashed four hijacked civilian aircraft into The World Trade Center towers in New York City, the Pentagon building near Washington D.C., and a rural area in southwestern Pennsylvania. On Friday, September 11, 2026

According to LaMATS Capital Outlay Consultant, James Pupera, a new Capital Outlay Request Submittal website has been rolled out, and you can click here to follow instructions for creating an account. Both the requesting local government entity or NGO and consultants assisting with the submittals must create accounts on MyLA. If a consultant assists in the online submittal of a Capital Outlay request, Facility Planning will need a permission letter signed by an authorized offi

For the past five years LaMATS has partnered with GovDeals to offer an online auction marketplace that allows municipalities to easily sell declared surplus from utility vehicles, computers, furniture, heavy equipment, real estate, and more, itemizing over 100 different categories with a dedicated buyer base for each. “We have a resolution prepared that we send to a municipality that wishes to sell," explained Procurement Consultant Paul Holmes. "They fill in the blanks, have

2018 Freightliner Garbage Truck The Town of Amite City recently contracted for garbage collection, thereby eliminating the need for town-owned garbage trucks and making available one operational 2018 Freightliner Model 10850 garbage truck (VIN# 1FVAG5FE1JHJU5958) with: 8.9 liter, V24 Diesel engine; power steering; automatic transmission; gray interior; air conditioning; AM/FM radio; Rapid Rail, Heil Dump Body; and several thousand dollars' worth of added cameras, allowing d

LaMATS has partnered with License Nova to offer a digital and simple pricing model to help municipalities modernize occupational licensing. Businesses may apply entirely online, eliminating paperwork, postage, and office visits. Payments can be made quickly and securely using major credit cards, debit cards, or ACH/e-checks. As a result, licenses can be downloaded immediately as soon as the payment has been processed and the license is activated. There are no upfront implemen

$5,000 Minimum Offer 2003 International 7300 CONVENTIONAL CAB 7.6L L6 DIESEL This white diesel-powered Garbage Truck was previously used and maintained by the Town of Marion. The truck has an automatic transmission and is 2-wheel drive. The interior is gray vinyl. It has a stock AM/FM radio, tilt steering, remote mirrors, and power steering, windows, door locks, and seats. The engine needs repair, as the truck cranks, but blows oil. The truck has a cracked windshield. The air

At its quarterly meeting on August 3, while at the LMA Convention in Monroe, LaMATS board members elected new officers for the 2026 - 2027 term. Baker Mayor Darnell Waites will serve as President, with Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel joining him as Vice President, and Ball Mayor Gail Wilking as Secretary/Treasurer. Grosse Tete Mayor Michael Chauffe was recognized as Immediate Past President. The full LaMATS Board is now composed of: Meshaun Arceneaux, LMMC, LCMC, Louisiana Municipa

Mark your calendars, as you won’t want to miss these two important sessions showcasing LaMATS latest programs that will enhance revenue while saving municipalities time and money. “Mayoral Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency” will be held Thursday, August 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Caldwell/Franklin Room. LaMATS Executive Director Cliff Palmer will join industry experts, Camille Manning- Broome, President and CEO of CPEX (The Center for Planning Excellence) an

The LaMATS Village, where our family of trusted vendor partners gathers during every LMA Convention, looks forward to welcoming all 2026 LMA members to Monroe with open arms and helping hands. Visit the Village to find our dedicated staff and partners ready to offer support and solutions to the needs of your communities. And be sure to attend our two workshops on August 6th, both in the Caldwell/Franklin Room at the Monroe Civic Center: Mayoral Renewable Energy and Energy Ef

Through an agreement with LaMATS, State Capital Outlay Budget specialist James Purpera provides LMA members with two Capital Outlay newsletters per year and an hour of free consultation by phone or email to answer questions about the Capital Outlay process. Click here to download the July - December newsletter which includes the timeline of events necessary to obtain your funding. You can reach James at 225.316.1346 or by email at jpurpera@bellsouth.net.