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Wed Aug 26, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board sets 2026 meeting schedule, mostly third Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
The board is adopting its 2026 regular meeting schedule. Meetings will be held monthly at 2:00 p.m. in the board room, with November and December meetings moved one week earlier due to holidays. No other business items are listed.
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2026 Board Meeting Schedule
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc.
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 18
(One week earlier due to Thanksgiving)
December 16
(One week earlier due to Christmas)
Regular Board Meetings will be held in the ENMNOEHA Board Room at 2:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted.
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board sets 2026 meeting schedule with holiday adjustments
The board is adopting its 2026 meeting schedule, with regular meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the board room, except November and December meetings moved one week earlier due to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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2026 Board Meeting Schedule
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc.
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 18
(One week earlier due to Thanksgiving)
December 16
(One week earlier due to Christmas)
Regular Board Meetings will be held in the ENMNOEHA Board Room at 2:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted.
Wed Oct 28, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board sets 2026 meeting schedule, mostly standard dates
The board is adopting its 2026 regular meeting calendar. All meetings are at 2:00 p.m. in the board room, with November and December moved one week earlier due to holidays. No other business is listed.
- 2026 meeting dates: Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sep 23, Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 16
- November meeting moved one week earlier for Thanksgiving
- December meeting moved one week earlier for Christmas
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2026 Board Meeting Schedule
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc.
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 18
(One week earlier due to Thanksgiving)
December 16
(One week earlier due to Christmas)
Regular Board Meetings will be held in the ENMNOEHA Board Room at 2:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted.
Wed Nov 18, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board sets 2026 meeting schedule for Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners is adopting its 2026 meeting schedule. All regular meetings are set for 2:00 p.m. in the ENMNOEHA Board Room unless otherwise noted.
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2026 Board Meeting Schedule
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc.
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 18
(One week earlier due to Thanksgiving)
December 16
(One week earlier due to Christmas)
Regular Board Meetings will be held in the ENMNOEHA Board Room at 2:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted.
Wed Dec 16, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board meeting schedule released for 2026
The provided document is a schedule of meeting dates for the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. for the year 2026. No other business items or decisions are listed.
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2026 Board Meeting Schedule
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc.
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 18
(One week earlier due to Thanksgiving)
December 16
(One week earlier due to Christmas)
Regular Board Meetings will be held in the ENMNOEHA Board Room at 2:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted.
Recent meetings
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on $44.4M restriction for headquarters hotel project
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and vote on a resolution restricting $44.4 million for the headquarters hotel project. The board will also review financial reports, a revised budget, and contracts for audio and video equipment.
- Authorization to restrict $44,400,000 to Headquarters Hotel Project
- Contracts for Audio Equipment (VSA, Inc.) and Video Equipment (VSA, Inc., Aztek Computers, Bluum USA, Inc.)
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AGENDA
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Authority Board Room – 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zMP8nHjWRm6x47Ltwpc9UA
Webinar ID: 889 7563 0693| Passcode: 705987
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Russell Allen
Chairman
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
James Capella
Edgar Chase IV
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Ralph Mahana
Jerry Reyes
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment - The Louisiana Open Meetings Law provides the public
with the opportunity to address this Board prior to it taking any action on
an agenda item at the meeting. Members of the public can provide
comment by email to
[email protected] or in person. Email
comments will be read aloud for up to two (2) minutes each. People
wishing to speak in person must fill out a speaker card and submit it to
staff at the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 2 minutes to make
comments.
III. Approval of NOPFMI Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2026
IV. Sales, Events and Communications Report
V. Consent Agenda
A. Contracts
1. Generator Maintenance Services – ARCCO Company Services,
Inc.
2. Consulting Services for IT Projects – TEKsystems Global Services,
LLC
VI. Other Business
VII. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
We …
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board considers $11.5 million in bonds and purchase of 864 S. Peters Street building
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing resolutions for hotel development and the acquisition of city land and a private office building. The body is also considering the issuance of special tax revenue bonds and several service contracts.
- Preliminary approval of Special Tax Revenue Bonds not exceeding $11,500,000
- Authorization to purchase office building at 864 S. Peters Street
- Authorization regarding acquisition of City land for Headquarters Hotel Development
- Preliminary approval of Second Amendment to Hotel Development Agreement
- Contracts for CIS Building Technologies, LLC, ENFRA TME, LLC, and AECOM Hunt|Broadmoor
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✓ Decided: Board approves $11.5M bond issuance and office building purchase
The Board of Commissioners approved the preliminary issuance of special tax revenue bonds up to $11.5 million and the purchase of an office building at 864 S. Peters St. The board also authorized land acquisition for headquarters hotel development and approved several service contracts.
- Approved Resolution 2026.11 for Special Tax Revenue Bonds not exceeding $11,500,000
- Approved Resolution 2026.10 for the purchase of office building at 864 S. Peters St.
- Approved Resolution 2026.9 regarding acquisition of City land for Headquarters Hotel Development
- Approved Resolution 2026.8 for Second Amendment to Hotel Development Agreement
- Approved contracts for CIS Building Technologies, LLC, ENFRA TME, LLC, and AECOM Hunt|Broadmoor
- Approved April 2026 Financial Reports
- Approved NOPFMI contracts for Coca Cola, Reily Foods, Economical Janitorial, A-1 Electrical, HUB International, Rotolo Consultants, and EMR Services
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AGENDA
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Authority Board Room – 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mxkXX58RR9SfWmwRjcl10A
Webinar ID: 820 5273 0748| Passcode: 347696
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Russell Allen
Chairman
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
James Capella
Edgar Chase IV
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Ralph Mahana
Jerry Reyes
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment - The Louisiana Open Meetings Law provides the public
with the opportunity to address this Board prior to it taking any action on an
agenda item at the meeting. Members of the public can provide comment by
email to
[email protected] or in person. Email comments will be read
aloud for up to two (2) minutes each. People wishing to speak in person must
fill out a speaker card and submit it to staff at the meeting. Speakers will be
allowed 2 minutes to make comments.
III. Approval of NOPFMI Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026
IV. Sales, Events and Marketing Report
V. Contracts
A. Beverage Distribution Services – New Orleans Coca Cola Bottling
Company
B. Coffee Supply & Equipment Services – Reily Foods Company
C. Janitorial Supplies – Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies, LLC
D. Substation Repair Servi …
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
A Meeting of Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. was held on
Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Chairman Russ Allen called the meeting to order at 3:55 p.m. and asked for a roll call. The results
were as follows:
Russell Allen Present
Geri Broussard Present
James Capella Present
Stephen Caputo Present
Edgar Chase, IV Absent
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost Present
Ralph Mahana Present
Octavio Mantilla Present
Jerry Reyes Present
Jack Rizzuto Present
Desi Vega Absent
Camille Whitworth Absent
Eric Wright Absent
The total number present at roll call was nine (9).
Chairman Allen asked for public comments of agenda items. There were none.
Chairman Allen requested a motion to approve the NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of May 13,
2026. Director Rizutto moved approval; Director Mantilla seconded. Motion approved.
Elaine Williams presented the Sales, Events and Marketing Report.
Alita Caparotta presented the following contracts: 1. Beverage Distribution Services – New
Orleans Coca Cola Bottling Company; 2. Coffee Supply & Equipment Services – Reily Foods
Company; 3. Janitorial Supplies – Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies, LLC.; 4. Substation
Repair Services – A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc.; 5. Benefit Consultant Services – Extension No. 1 –
HUB International Gulf South; 6. Landscaping Services – Amendment No. 1 – Rotolo Consul …
Wed May 13, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to approve 2025 audit and authorize artwork procurement
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 audit report by Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, and vote on a resolution to authorize procurement of artwork for the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The board will also hear updates on contracts, financial reports, and the CEO’s report.
- Approval of 2025 Audit Report – Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
- Resolution 2026.7 – Authorization to Procure Artwork for New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Contracts: Investment Management Services (PFM Asset Management), Replacement Roof Vibration Isolators (Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC), Replacement Pipe Insulation (Alltemp Insulations, Inc.)
- Contracts: Electrical Cables, Quads, and Panels (Temporary Power by Design, Gehr Power Systems, LLC, Milspec Industries, Inc.)
- Amendment No. 2 – Mixed Use Development Consulting Services (Corporate Realty Leasing Company, Inc.)
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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple facility contracts and artwork procurement for Convention Center
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 Audit Report and a resolution to procure artwork for the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The board also approved 11 separate contracts for facility maintenance, professional services, and equipment. The March 2026 Financial Report was approved.
- Approved 2025 Audit Report
- Approved Resolution 2026.7 for Convention Center artwork procurement
- Approved Investment Management Services contract with PFM Asset Management
- Approved roof vibration isolators contract with Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC
- Approved pipe insulation contract with Alltemp Insulations, Inc.
- Approved electrical equipment contracts with Temporary Power by Design, Gehr Systems, LLC, and Milspec Indistries, Inc.
- Approved dishwasher contract with Singer MS, LLC dba Singer H&R
- Approved 6 additional professional service amendments and furniture contracts
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AGENDA
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - Immediately to Follow EDD – HQH Subdistrict Meeting
Authority Board Room – 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ppu-m33WQbemV-cZPjE0Ow
Webinar ID: 857 3403 6620| Passcode: 868287
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Russell Allen
Chairman
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
James Capella
Edgar Chase IV
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Ralph Mahana
Jerry Reyes
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment - The Louisiana Open Meetings Law
provides the public with the opportunity to address this
Board prior to it taking any action on an agenda item at the
meeting. Members of the public can provide comment by
email to
[email protected] or in person. Email
comments will be read aloud for up to two (2) minutes
each. People wishing to speak in person must fill out a
speaker card and submit it to staff at the meeting. Speakers
will be allowed 2 minutes to make comments.
III. Approval of NOPFMI Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2026
IV. Sales & Events Report
V. Marketing & Communications Report
VI. Other Business
VII. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm
VIII. Motion to Adjourn
AGENDA
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITI …
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
A Meeting of Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. was held on
Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Chairman Russ Allen called the meeting to order at 1:12 p.m. and asked for a roll call. The results
were as follows:
Russell Allen Present
Geri Broussard Present
James Capella Absent
Stephen Caputo Present
Edgar Chase, IV Present
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost Absent
Ralph Mahana Absent
Octavio Mantilla Present
Jerry Reyes Absent
Jack Rizzuto Present
Desi Vega Absent
Camille Whitworth Present
Eric Wright Present
The total number present at roll call was eight (8).
Chairman Allen asked for public comments of agenda items. There were none.
Chairman Allen requested a motion to approve the NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of March
25, 2026. Director Rizzuto moved approval; Director Wright seconded. Motion approved.
Micah Allen-Chambers presented the Sales and Events Report.
Micah Allen-Chambers presented the Communications Report.
There was no Other Business to come before the board.
Chairman Allen asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Whitworth moved adjournment; Director
Broussard seconded. Motion approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:36 p.m.
ATTEST: ____________________________________________
Jack Rizzuto, Secretary
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Procedural meeting of Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a procedural meeting on April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Authority Board Room. No substantive items are listed on the agenda.
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NEW ORLEANS
ERNEST N. MORIAL
CONVENTION CENTER
AGENDA
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Authority Board Room — 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
ZOOM:
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Russell Allen
Chairman
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
James Capella
Edgar Chase IV
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Ralph Mahana
Jerry
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
AGENDA
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Authority Board Room — 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
ZOOM:
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
Russell Allen
President
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
Edgar Chase IV
James Capella
Elizabeth Ellison-
Frost
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on hotel, utility, and museum agreements for convention center projects
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners meets to vote on three major agreements tied to the Headquarters Hotel, Shell and Rivana projects, and the Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience and Museum. The board will also hear routine reports and approve minutes from the prior meeting.
- Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Headquarters Hotel Project
- Authorization for utility servitudes for Shell and Rivana Projects
- Authorization for lease with LMHE for Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience and Museum
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✓ Decided: Board approves agreements for Headquarters Hotel and Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience
The Board of Commissioners approved several key resolutions including a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Headquarters Hotel Project and a lease for the Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience and Museum. The board also authorized utility servitudes for the Shell and Rivana Projects and approved various service contracts.
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Headquarters Hotel Project (Resolution 2026.4)
- Approved utility servitudes for Shell and Rivana Projects (Resolution 2026.5)
- Approved Letter of Intent and lease negotiation for Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience and Museum (Resolution 2026.6)
- Approved CMAR Stage 1 Phase 1 & 2 change order for AECOM Hunt Broadmoor
- Approved wireless communications system lease with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LLC
- Approved governmental relations services contract with The Advocacy Partners, LLC
- Approved January 2026 Financial Report
- Approved drug testing and screening services contract with Tulane Drug Analysis Laboratory (TDAL)
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NEW ORLEANS
ERNEST N. MORIAL
CONVENTION CENTER
AGENDA
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Authority Board Room — 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us / webinar/register/ WN_qfnESxYUTXmjybM]jX-xTQ
Webinar ID: 822 7958 8363| Passcode: 712800
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Russell Allen
Chairman
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
James Capella
Edgar Chase IV
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Ralph Mahana
Jerry Reyes
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
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IX.
Call to Order
Public Comment - The Louisiana Open Meetings Law provides the
public with the opportunity to address this Board prior to it taking
any action on an agenda item at the meeting. Members of the public
can provide comment by email to
[email protected] ot in
person. Email comments will be read aloud for up to two (2) minutes
each. People wishing to speak in person must fill out a speaker card
and submit it to staff at the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 2
minutes to make comments.
Approval of NOPFMI Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026
Sales & Events Report
Marketing & Communications Report
Consent Agenda
A. Contracts
i. Drug Testing and Screening Services — Tulane
Drug Analysis Laboratory (TDAL)
B. Contracts Executed (Resolution 2025.1)
Other Business
Next Regularly Scheduled Mee …
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
A Meeting of Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. was held on
Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Chairman Russ Allen called the meeting to order at 2:29 p.m. and asked for a roll call. The results
were as follows:
Russell Allen Present
Geri Broussard Present
James Capella Present
Stephen Caputo Absent
Edgar Chase, IV Present
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost Present
Ralph Mahana Present
Octavio Mantilla Present
Jerry Reyes Present
Jack Rizzuto Present
Desi Vega Present
Camille Whitworth Absent
Eric Wright Present
The total number present at roll call was eleven (11).
Chairman Allen asked for public comments of agenda items. There were none.
Chairman Allen requested a motion to approve the NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of February
25, 2026. Director Mantilla moved approval; Director Wright seconded. Motion approved.
Elaine Williams presented the Sales and Events Report.
Elaine Williams presented the Marketing and Communications Report.
Alita Caparotta presented consent agenda items - 1. Contracts: a. Drug Testing and Screening
Services – Tulane Drug Analysis Laboratory (TDAL); 2. Contracts Executed (Resolution 2025.1).
Director Broussard moved approval; Director Reyes seconded. Motion approved.
There was no Other Business to come before the board.
Chairman Allen asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Wright moved adjo …
Wed Feb 25, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Procedural meeting with no substantive decisions scheduled
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a routine meeting with no new decisions or votes listed. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving past meeting minutes, financial reports, and a CEO update, along with a public comment period.
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✓ Decided: Board approves property and casualty insurance renewals and December financial report
The Board of Commissioners approved the December 2025 financial report and property and casualty insurance renewals. The board also approved the meeting minutes from January 28, 2026.
- Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026
- Approved Property and Casualty Insurance Renewals
- Approved December 2025 Financial Report
- Approved NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026
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NEW ORLEANS
ERNEST N. MORIAL
CONVENTION CENTER
AGENDA
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Authority Board Room — 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jzcrDEinQhaA92a_UPd6jw
Webinar ID: 897 6080 5441 | Passcode: 611909
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Russell Allen
Chairman
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
James Capella
Edgar Chase IV
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Ralph Mahana
Jerry Reyes
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
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Call to Order
Public Comment - The Louisiana Open Meetings Law
provides the public with the opportunity to address this Board
prior to it taking any action on an agenda item at the
meeting. Members of the public can provide comment by
email to
[email protected] or in person. Email
comments will be read aloud for up to two (2) minutes each.
People wishing to speak in person must fill out a speaker card
and submit it to staff at the meeting. Speakers will be
allowed 2 minutes to make comments.
Approval of NOPFMI Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026
Sales & Events Report
Marketing & Communications Report
Other Business
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Motion to Adjourn
AGENDA
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Wednesday, F …
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
A Meeting of Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. was held on
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Vice President Stephen Caputo called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and asked for a roll call.
The results were as follows:
Russell Allen Absent
Geri Broussard Present
James Capella Present
Stephen Caputo Present
Edgar Chase, IV Present
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost Present
Ralph Mahana Absent
Octavio Mantilla Present
Jerry Reyes Present
Jack Rizzuto Present
Desi Vega Absent
Camille Whitworth Present
Eric Wright Present
The total number present at roll call was ten (10).
Vice President Caputo asked for public comments of agenda items. There were none.
Vice President Caputo requested a motion to approve the NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of
January 28, 2026. Director Whitworth moved approval; Director Mantilla seconded. Motion
approved.
Elaine Williams presented the Sales and Events Report.
Elaine Williams presented the Marketing and Communications Report.
There was no Other Business to come before the board.
Vice President Caputo asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Rizzuto moved adjournment;
Director Mantilla seconded. Motion approved and the meeting adjourned at 3:14 p.m.
ATIEST:
JACK RIZZUTO, SECRETARY
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY
A Meeting of Ernest N. Morial New Orl …
Wed Jan 28, 2026
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners
Board approves official newspaper and reviews convention center operations
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners meets to review routine reports, approve minutes, and vote on resolutions including designating The New Orleans Advocate as the primary official newspaper. The board also receives financial and operations reports from convention center management.
- Designating The New Orleans Advocate as the Primary Official Newspaper
- Approval of NOEHA Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025
- Authorization to Approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Authorization Relative to Amendment of the Master Developer Project Documents
- Air Compressor Maintenance Services — Quality Compressed Air Services, Inc.
convention-centerfinancial-reportsnewspaperoperationsresolutions
✓ Decided: Board approves Master Developer Project Document amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Master Developer Project Documents and authorized the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. The board also designated The New Orleans Advocate as the primary official newspaper and approved the November 2025 Financial Report.
- Approved Resolution 2026.3: Amendment of the Master Developer Project Documents
- Approved Resolution 2026.1: Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Approved Resolution 2026.2: Designated The New Orleans Advocate as Primary Official Newspaper
- Approved November 2025 Financial Report
- Approved contract for Air Compressor Maintenance Services with Quality Compressed Air Services, Inc.
- Approved NOPFMI and NOEHA meeting minutes from December 10, 2025
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NEW ORLEANS
ERNEST N. MORIAL
CONVENTION CENTER
AGENDA
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Authority Board Room — 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Russell Allen
Chairman
Stephen Caputo
Vice President
Octavio Mantilla
Treasurer
Jack Rizzuto
Secretary
Geraldine Broussard
James Capella
Edgar Chase TV
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Ralph Mahana
Jerry Reyes
Desi Vega
Camille Whitworth
Eric Wright
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VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
Call to Order
Public Comment - The Louisiana Open Meetings Law provides the public
with the opportunity to address this Board prior to it taking any action on
an agenda item at the meeting. Members of the public can provide comment
by email to
[email protected] or in person. Email comments will be
read aloud for up to two (2) minutes each. People wishing to speak in
person must fill out a speaker card and submit it to staff at the meeting.
Speakers will be allowed 2 minutes to make comments.
Approval of NOPFMI Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025
Sales & Events Report
Marketing & Communications Report
Operations Report
Resolutions
A. 2026.2 — Designating The New Orleans Advocate as the Primary
Official Newspaper
Contracts
A. Air Compressor Maintenance Services — Quality Compressed Air
Services, Inc. …
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
A Meeting of Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. was held on
Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Chairman Russ Allen called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call. The results
were as follows:
Russell Allen Present
Geri Broussard Present
James Capella Present
Stephen Caputo Absent
Edgar Chase, IV Present
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost Absent
Ralph Mahana Absent
Octavio Mantilla Absent
Jerry Reyes Present
Jack Rizzuto Present
Desi Vega Present
Camille Whitworth Absent
Eric Wright Present
The total number present at roll call was eight (8).
Director Whitworth entered the meeting at 2:01 p.m.
Chairman Allen asked for public comments of agenda items. There were none.
Chairman Allen requested a motion to approve the NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of
December 10, 2025. Director Rizzuto moved approval; Director Broussard seconded. Motion
approved.
Elaine Williams presented the Sales and Events Report.
Elaine Willliams presented the Marketing and Communications Report.
Brett Slocum and Andrew Palumbo presented the Operations Report.
Alita Caparotta presented the following resolution:
A. Resolution 2026.2: Designating The New Orleans Advocate as the Primary Official Newspaper.
Director Rizzuto moved approval; Director Chase seconded. Motion approved.
Alita Caparotta presented contract Air Compres …
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