BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners will vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) worth $52,250 with the New Orleans BioInnovation Center to support an Economic Development Administration grant application. The board will also consider a partnership with the State of Louisiana to add resources for Charity Hospital redevelopment and a potential BioDistrict investment in that project.

• Request for consideration of a CEA for $52,250 with New Orleans BioInnovation Center for EDA grant application
• Request for consideration of a partnership with the State of Louisiana to add resources for Charity Hospital redevelopment
• Request for consideration of a BioDistrict investment to support Charity Hospital redevelopment
• Update on City Funds: working to finalize 2025 Q1, Q2 and 2024 balance payments
• Update on Groundwork New Orleans Tree Planting Project on Tulane Avenue (design/permitting/approval phase)

The Board approved a financial commitment to Tulane University for the redevelopment of Charity Hospital and a request to pass through $4M in annual state funds for the project through 2040. The Board also approved a contract with the New Orleans BioInnovation Center to apply for federal disaster funds.

• Approved $52,250 CEA with New Orleans BioInnovation Center for EDA disaster fund application
• Approved amendment to State CEA to pass through $4M/year in new state resources for Charity project through 2040
• Approved BioDistrict investment for Charity project infrastructure/programming totaling ~$11M net present value through 2040
• Approved minutes from September 3, 2025 meeting

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing the chair to renew a six-month contract with AAAM LLC for $7,500 per month for administrative and financial management support. The board will also discuss updates on city and state funding, a tree-planting project on Tulane Avenue, and the 2026 budget submission.

• Authorization to renew AAAM LLC contract at $7,500/month for six months
• Update on city funds: working with departments to finalize 2025 Q1, Q2, and 2024 balance payments
• Update on Groundwork New Orleans tree planting project on Tulane Avenue (permitting begins September)
• 2026 budget due to City (Oct 3) and LED (Nov 1)
• Authorization to sign CEA with NOBIC for SBIR/STTR grant writing support

The Board approved several funding agreements, including a grant writing contract with NOBIC and a sponsorship for the BioChallenge. The Board also extended an administrative services contract with AAAM LLC. Members discussed pending City and State funds and a tree planting project on Tulane Avenue.

• Approved 6-month contract renewal with AAAM LLC for $7,500 per month (Unanimous)
• Approved CEA with NOBIC for grant writing services up to $91,250 (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Gold level sponsorship for NOBIC's BioChallenge (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and discuss funding updates from the city and state. The board is seeking authorization to renew a management contract.

• Authorization to renew 6 month contract with AAAM LLC for $7,500 per month
• Update on City Funds 2025 Q1 and 2024 balance payments
• Update on LED annual budget and plan requirements for state funds
• Groundwork New Orleans Tree Planting Project on Tulane Avenue update
• Updates on Congressionally Directed Spending and EDA Funding Opportunity

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners will vote on authorizing the chair and vice chair to approve payments under $10,000 without board approval, and on a $90,000 cooperative endeavor agreement with GroundWork New Orleans for tree planting along Tulane Avenue. The board will also hear presentations on district lighting, updates on a Memphis Medical District trip, a visit from urbanist Richard Florida, federal funding requests, and discuss impacts from changes to federal research funding.

• Authorization for Chair and Vice Chair to approve payments under $10,000 without prior board approval
• Authorization for Chair to sign CEA with GroundWork New Orleans for $90,000 in 2025 programmatic funds for tree planting along Tulane Avenue
• Presentation from DDD and Studio West on lighting solutions for the BioDistrict
• Update on Greater New Orleans Foundation/Kresge Foundation sponsored trip to Memphis Medical District (March 26-27)
• Executive session on pending litigation: Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans (Case No. 2022-11481)

The Board authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to approve budgeted expenditures under $10,000 without prior board approval. It also approved a contract with GroundWork New Orleans for tree planting on Tulane Avenue. The board reviewed financial reports showing a bank balance of approximately $72K.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Vice Chair to approve budgeted expenditures under $10,000 without board approval (unanimous)
• Approved CEA with GroundWork New Orleans for up to $90,000 for Tulane Ave tree planting and 12 months of maintenance (unanimous)

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners

The BioDistrict Board will consider authorizing a $7,500 per month contract with AAAM LLC, former staff of the New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA), to replace support previously provided by NOLABA. The board will also authorize the release of RFPs for legal, public affairs, and other services, and receive updates on the closure of NOLABA, city/state budgets, and landscaping work.

• Authorization for Chair to sign $7,500/month contract with AAAM LLC for support previously provided by NOLABA
• Authorization for Chair to release RFPs for legal, public affairs, placemaking, higher education research, and branding services
• Update on New Orleans Business Alliance closure and related issues for the BioDistrict
• Update on City and State budget processes for economic development district funding
• Executive session on pending litigation: Kinney v. The BioDistrict New Orleans

The Board approved a six-month contract with AAAM LLC for administrative and financial management following the dissolution of NOLABA. The Board also authorized the Chairperson to release requests for proposals for various professional services to support the strategic plan.

• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 per month six-month contract with AAAM LLC for administrative and financial support (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to prepare and release RFPs for legal, public affairs, placemaking, higher education research alignment, and communications/branding services (Unanimous)