BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The BioDistrict New Orleans board will consider authorizing the chair to sign a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Downtown Development District for up to $300,000 in 2024 programmatic funds for landscaping, sanitation, sidewalk repairs, and related services. The board will also discuss city approval of BioDistrict budgets for 2024 and 2025, and authorize the chair to release RFPs for legal, public affairs, placemaking, and communications services. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation in Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans.

• Authorization for chair to sign CEA with Downtown Development District for up to $300,000 in 2024 programmatic funds
• Update on City Approval of BioDistrict Budgets for 2024 and 2025
• Authorization for chair to prepare and release RFPs for legal, public affairs, placemaking, and communications services
• Update on discussion with Delgado/Stem NOLA/Obatala Sciences regarding workforce training program
• Executive session on pending litigation: Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans (Case No. 2022-11481)

The Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Downtown Development District for landscaping improvements prior to the Superbowl. The Board also approved the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. Chairperson Andy Kopplin reported that the City Council approved the 2024 budget and the 2025 budget is pending approval.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Downtown Development District for up to $300,000 in 2024 funds for landscaping and tree canopy work (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the October 9, 2024 board meeting (Unanimous)

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2024 and 2025 budget proposal for City EDD funds and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the New Orleans Business Alliance. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans and may act on counsel's recommendations.

• Adoption of 2024 and 2025 Budget Proposal for City EDD Funds
• Adoption of CEA with New Orleans Business Alliance
• Executive session on Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans, Orleans Parish Civil District Court No. 2022-11481
• Consideration of recommendations from BioDistrict Counsel regarding pending litigation

The Board unanimously approved the updated 2025 budget for City EDD funds and a one-year cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA) with the New Orleans Business Alliance. The board also approved recommendations from counsel regarding pending litigation and formally recognized Roger Ogden for his service.

• Approved updated 2025 budget for City EDD funds (unanimous)
• Approved one-year CEA with New Orleans Business Alliance effective Sept 1, 2024 to Aug 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendations of counsel regarding pending litigation (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Formally recognized and thanked Roger Ogden for his service (unanimous)

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The board will consider adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss the 2024 Budget Proposal for City EDD Funds. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation (Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans). Public comment periods are included.

• Adoption of minutes from March 14, 2024
• Financial report by NOLABA
• 2024 Budget Proposal for City EDD Funds by Commissioners Emily Arata and Charlotte Parent
• Executive session on Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans (Case No. 2022-11481)
• Public input and public comment periods

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Budget Proposal for City EDD Funds, which includes projections through 2026. The proposal now moves to the City Council and Mayor for final authorization. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved 2024 Budget Proposal for City EDD Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved July 10th meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The May 8, 2024, meeting of the BioDistrict of New Orleans Board of Commissioners has been cancelled.

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes. The session also includes a review and approval of the strategic planning process.

• Adoption of December 13, 2023, and February 28, 2024, minutes
• Review and approval of Strategic Planning Process

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the February 28, 2024 meeting. The board reviewed proposed changes to the strategic plan and requested further adjustments to implementation timetables. A legal update was provided regarding a Tax Increment Financing lawsuit decided in favor of the BioDistrict.

• Approved February 28, 2024 board meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Requested HR&A make additional changes to strategic plan implementation timetables

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive an update on strategic planning from HR & A Advisors and hold a discussion regarding the overall strategic planning process.

• Update on Strategic Planning from HR & A Advisors
• Discussion of Overall Strategic Planning Process

The Board of Commissioners received a presentation from HR&A Advisors regarding economic development, placemaking, and governance for a draft strategic master plan. Commissioners will review the proposed framework and submit feedback by March 6, 2024.

• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The scheduled January 10, 2024, meeting of the BioDistrict of New Orleans Board of Commissioners has been cancelled.