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Welcome Letter from the Mayor

Bonjour a tout, “Good Day to All” from the great city of Scott, Louisiana “Where the West Begins and Hospitality Never Ends.”

Currently Scott, Louisiana is the home of over 8,000 great people. Our progressive city has demonstrated that we can maintain a great quality of life for our citizens along with bringing quality businesses that enhances our great city. My hands on approach and open door policy will always make me accessible to you, the people of Scott, if you need anything of me please, never hesitate to call or just come by City Hall.

Residents, this is a quick and easy way to keep up with your government, businesses and activities that go on around Scott.

Visitors, I hope you will enjoy viewing the great amenities of our great city. The growth, prosperity, and culture are what make Scott the richest part of the gumbo. So come by and have a taste.

Purvis J. Morrison, Mayor

Upcoming Events in the Community:

SCOTT MARDI GRAS PARADE
The annual Mardi Gras Parade hosted by the Scott Business Association will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Mardi Gras season is always a busy time with numerous parades; however, Scott's annual parade is one of the only parades in Acadiana that promises to be "Family Friendly." The Scott Business Association committee, Scott Police Department, and other volunteers encourage all families to join in this year's festivities.

All Parade participants MUST be pre-registered at First Turn, Inc. on Frontage Road in Scott beginning at 8:30am until 5:00pm.

Anyone interested in having a float or a trailer in the parade please contact Mary Hebert, Parade Chairman at 337-984-7502 for more information.

LOUISIANA PLATING AND COATINGS, LLC. --NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES'
Please call 713-946-8920 or visit www.louisianaplating.com for more information. You may also mail a Resume to the following address:

           Houston Plating & Coatings, LLC
            Attn: Louisiana Plating & Coatings, LLC
             P.O. BOX 418
            South Houston, TX 77587-0418

SCOTT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/ CHARRETTE
SCOTT, LA – On October 17, 2011, the City of Scott hosted a community meeting led by C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, Inc., in association with Architects Southwest. The meeting was held at Scott City Hall and officially closed the Community Design Charrette Week for Scott 2032, a Comprehensive Resiliency Program. The Team is working with the City of Scott, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana to prepare a comprehensive plan and zoning code that will address the City’s resiliency and ability to recover from natural and manmade disasters such as flooding and hurricanes. Scott 2032 includes a vision and plan for the future of Scott as well as the policies and guidelines that will help implement those plans. Click on this link to view the final presentation, SCOTT 2032 FINAL PRESENTATION.

City of Scott Floodplain Information
The City of Scott has participated actively in the Nation Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) since 1983 and the City of Scott is dedicated to minimizing the loss of life and property that is associated with flooding events. Education and prevention are valuable and proven tools that help communities become resistant to these natural disasters. The City of Scott recognizes that its entire community is susceptible to flooding, not just those structures located within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). The following information is to help inform property owners and renters located within the SFHA, flood prone areas and also all property owners within the City of Scott.
Please CLICK HERE for a complete list of details.

***NEW LINK***
Due to several request, we have added a link that enables members of the community to view/print the Minutes and Agendas from each monthly Council Meeting. Click on the "Government" tab listed above to explore our new link.