By KAREN LAGRANGE COX
The Broussard City Council approved Resolution #76-24 on August 13, 2024, to change the name of Bercegeay Road to Mayor Charles Langlinais Lane. This road is the main entrance to the new City of Broussard Public Service Complex (PSC), off Highway 90 East.
Charles Langlinais was a city council member from 1987 to 1990. He became mayor of Broussard in 1991 and served until 2018. Bercegeay Road will be renamed Mayor Charles Langlinais Lane to honor his legacy. Langlinais passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Langlinais’s wife, Carolyn, his son, Dave, and his sister, Angel Greer, were at the city council meeting for the resolution.
The Public Works Department will replace the Bercegeay Road signs with new signs reading “Mayor Charles Langlinais Lane.”
“Mayor Langlinais was a life-long servant of Broussard,” said Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque. “Our great city experienced tremendous growth and prosperity under his leadership. It is only fitting to rename Bercegeay Road, to permanently place his name for all to see each day.”
While in office, he was an innovative leader who attracted Home Depot, Walmart, Stine Lumber, and Albertsons to the city. He also led the community during the construction of Albertson Parkway and Ambassador Caffery.
About the City of Broussard Public Service Complex
In 2023, the City Council approved a budget amendment of $5.3 million on September 12, 2023, which allowed the City of Broussard to purchase properties to establish the PSC.
The PSC now houses the Broussard Public Works Department Operational Headquarters and the Broussard Fire Department Administration Building. Renovations are underway for a Broussard City Staff Training Center within the complex and renovations are in design for a full-fledged Fire Station #2.
The City Council approved a budget amendment for $690,000.00 on January 9, 2024, for building renovations at 102 (Public Works Building), 106 (Training Building), and 110 (Fire Department Administration Building).
The building, which formerly housed Superior Oil, at 5801 US 90 East and Bercegeay Road, is included in the complex and is under renovation for the future home of the Broussard Police Department.
To date, the following budget amendments have been approved by the Council:
1) February 20, 2024, for $40,000.00 for evidence room, Axon Interview Room and equipment for evidence room.
2) March 12, 2024, for $546,000.00 for expenditures on the new police department building,
3) March 26, 2024, for $217,000.00 for police department equipment, and
4) May 28, 2024, for $217,000.00 for building renovations.
According to a press release from the City of Broussard, “This new location will allow police officers, firefighters, and city workers to perform their duties efficiently and effectively, to meet the increasing demand for city services as Broussard continues to grow.”
