Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and its management company, NOPFMI, will meet jointly to consider several contracts for temporary staffing, backflow preventer testing, boiler maintenance, and fire system inspections. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in Warehouse Café Properties, L.L.C., et al. v. the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. A resolution approving the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagement is on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: Warehouse Café Properties, L.L.C., et al. v. the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, No. 2023-13248
• Contracts for temporary staffing services with AtWork Personnel and Express Employment Professionals
• Backflow preventer testing and certification contract with Gallo Mechanical Services, L.L.C.
• Boiler and PVI Maxim water heater maintenance services contract with Corporate Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
• Fire system inspection services contract with Jefferson Sprinkler Inc.

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on November 15, 2023, to consider a resolution amending the Joint Use Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the 2024 Budget Report (covering operating, taxes, debt service, and capital program), and contracts for a roofing project. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation and the performance and compensation of the Executive Vice President. The New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. board will meet concurrently to approve minutes, reports, and a consent agenda including various service contracts.

• Resolution to amend Joint Use Agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
• 2024 Budget Report: Operating & Non-Operating, Taxes and Debt Service, Capital Program
• Roofing Project: Construction Manager at Risk – AECOM Hunt|Broadmoor, A Joint Venture; Architectural Design – Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
• Executive Session: Discuss pending litigation (The Lemoine Company v. Authority) and Executive Vice President's compensation and performance
• Consent agenda includes contracts for HVAC commissioning, furniture, and insurance renewals

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Operating, Non-Operating, Taxes and Debt Service, and Capital Program budgets. The board also authorized contracts for roofing project management and architectural design. Additionally, the board approved a performance incentive and merit increase for the Executive Vice President.

• Approved 2024 Budget Report (Operating, Non-Operating, Taxes and Debt Service, and Capital Program)
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk - Roofing Project – AECOM Hunt Broadmoor, A Joint Venture
• Approved Roofing Project – Architectural Design & Construction Administration Services – Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, A Professional Corp.
• Approved Resolution 2023.9 – Amendment to Joint Use Agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
• Approved $20,950 performance incentive and 5% merit increase for Executive Vice President Michael Sawaya
• Approved 3rd Party Commissioning for HVAC and Electrical Stage I, Phases I and II – Thompson Building Energy Solutions, LLC
• Approved Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment – Associated Office System of Louisiana, INC (AOS)
• Approved Property and Casualty and Health and Benefit Plan insurance renewals

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and NOPFMI will discuss operational reports and the Wharves Development Project. The body will consider contracts for timeclock leasing and owner representative services. An executive session is scheduled to discuss three pending lawsuits.

• Contract: Kronos Incorporated for Timeclock Lease
• Contract: Landmark Consulting, LLC for Owner Representative Services
• Update on Wharves Development Project
• August 2023 Financial Reports
• Executive session regarding litigation with Cotton Commercial USA, Inc., Weathershield Roofing, LLC, The Lemoine Company, LLC, and Regional Transit Authority

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority approved a contract for owner representative services and August 2023 financial reports. The board also entered an executive session to discuss three pending litigation matters.

• Approved Landmark Consulting, LLC – Owner Representative Services
• Approved August 2023 Financial Reports
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2023
• Approved Kronos Incorporated – Timeclock Lease (via NOPFMI Board)
• Approved NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2023

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

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The Board approved amendments to the Master Developer Agreement and Ground Leases for River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC. Members also approved contracts for FEMA consulting, low voltage design, and a lease agreement with the Louisiana State Museum. Additional approvals were granted for venue management software and staffing services.

• Approved Resolution 2023.8 granting authority to amend development agreements
• Approved Amendments to Master Developer Agreement and Ground Leases
• Approved Lease Agreement between Authority and Louisiana State Museum for Civil Rights Exhibit
• Approved ICF Incorporated, LLC for FEMA Consulting Services
• Approved Synergy Consulting Engineering, LLC for Low Voltage Design Services
• Approved Frischhertz Electric Co, Inc. for Low Voltage Fiber Plant
• Approved Momentus Technologies for Venue Management Services Software
• Approved Temporary Staffing Services for five agencies (7-1)

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and NOPFMI Board of Directors will review various service contracts and the 2023 Revised Budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding pending litigation involving the Regional Transit Authority and others.

• Contracts for NOLA ChristmasFest including social media, ticketing, and amusement rides
• Review of the 2023 Revised Budget
• Contract for Exhibit Hall Dock Door Replacement with D.L. Daigle & Co., LLC
• Discussion of pending litigation involving The Lemoine Company, LLC and Cotton Commercial USA, Inc.
• Resolution 2023.7 regarding contracting authority

The Board approved the 2023 Revised Budget and several procurement contracts for facility equipment and event services. Members also authorized legal action regarding a lawsuit against the Regional Transit Authority. Resolution 2023.7 regarding contracting authority was approved by both the NOPFMI and NOEHA boards.

• Approved 2023 Revised Budget
• Approved Resolution 2023.7 regarding Contracting Authority (one opposed)
• Approved D.L. Daigle & Co., LLC for Exhibit Hall Dock Door Replacement
• Approved Southern Aluminum Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc. for spandex skirts
• Approved Iowa Rotocast Plastic Inc. for coffee kiosk
• Approved Perk Social Media and Gold Star Amusements for NOLA ChristmasFest
• Approved Universe and Etix Online Ticketing Services
• Authorized outside counsel to file writ application in case v. Regional Transit Authority (one abstained)

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Directors of New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. approved multiple service contracts for NOLA ChristmasFest and security services. The Board of Commissioners of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority approved FEMA consulting services and financial reports.

• Approved H.P.D. Special Detail Fund II security services
• Approved Freeman Expositions, LLC for NOLA ChristmasFest general contractor services
• Approved Alamo Services for NOLA ChristmasFest security services
• Approved Security Experts and Leaders (SEAL) for NOLA ChristmasFest security services
• Approved Basin Street Records, FP Mailing Solutions, Allfax Capital L.L.C., and IRE Crown Rinks, LLC
• Approved ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. for FEMA and Grant Consulting Services
• Ratified Peak Elevator Parts for escalator step chains and trailing rollers
• Approved April 2023 and May 2023 financial reports

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The NOPFMI and NOEHA boards will review sales, marketing, and operations reports. The meeting includes the consideration of several service contracts and ratification of elevator part maintenance.

• Contracts for NOLA ChristmasFest including Freeman Expositions, LLC, Alamo Services, SEAL, and IRE Crown Rinks, LLC
• ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. contracts for FEMA and grant consulting services
• Ratification of Peak Elevator Parts for escalator step chains and trailing rollers
• Review of April and May 2023 financial reports by the Finance & Audit Committee
• Approval of Basin Street Records music and advertisement services contract

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The board will consider an amendment to the Master Developer Agreement with River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC, and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for Stage 1, Phase III renovations. Other items include designating The New Orleans Advocate as the official newspaper, approving contracts for venue management software and a financial reporting system, and discussing pending litigation.

• Resolution 2023.6 – Designating The New Orleans Advocate as the Primary Official Newspaper
• Contract with Ungerboeck Systems International, LLC (Momentus Technologies) for venue management and financial software
• Contract with Reece Supply Company of Louisiana, Inc. for a flatbed inkjet printer
• Consider amendment to Master Developer Agreement with River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC – RDNI
• Consider Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal for Stage 1, Phase III renovations

The Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Stage 1, Phase 3 renovations and authorized an appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court regarding The Lemoine Company, LLC litigation. Other actions included approving a flatbed inkjet printer purchase and amending a Master Developer Agreement.

• Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal for Stage 1, Phase 3 renovations
• Approved appeal to Louisiana Supreme Court for The Lemoine Company, LLC litigation (8-1)
• Approved amendment to Master Developer Agreement with River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC
• Approved purchase of flatbed inkjet printer from Reese Supply Company of Louisiana, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 2023.6 designating The New Orleans Advocate as Primary Official Newspaper
• Approved Ungerboeck Systems International, LLC (Momentus Technologies) software
• Approved InsightSoftware financial reporting software

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board will consider authorizing up to $125,000,000 in special tax revenue bonds (Series 2023) for convention center projects. The board will also discuss pending litigation, including a case with The Lemoine Company, and review contracts for electrical maintenance, cable TV, and HVAC work. The NOPFMI board separately will consider contracts for substation maintenance and cable television service.

• Resolution 2023.5: Authorize sale of up to $125M in special tax revenue bonds
• Executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits (Lemoine Co., RTA, Cotton Commercial)
• Contracts: A-Plus Electrical Testing for substation maintenance; Cox Louisiana for cable TV
• Consent agenda includes contracts for low voltage design, air handler replacement, HVAC, cooling towers
• 2022 Audit Report to be presented

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2023.5 to authorize the sale of up to $125 million in Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023. The board also approved several facility maintenance contracts and a legal action regarding a pending lawsuit. Financial reports for February 2023 were approved.

• Approved Resolution 2023.5 for sale of up to $125,000,000 in Special Tax Revenue Bonds
• Approved Synergy Consulting Engineering, LLC Low Voltage Design Services Extension
• Approved Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC Air Handler Replacement Kitchen 1
• Approved Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC Back of the House HVAC
• Approved CIS Industries, LLC Kitchen Cooling Towers and Variable Frequency Drives
• Approved 2022 Audit Report
• Approved February 2023 Financial Reports
• Approved application for rehearing in The Lemoine Company, LLC, et al. v. the Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority (8-1)

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss property and casualty insurance renewals and an amendment to a CMAR contract for Stage 1, Phase III work on floors 2 and 3. The board will also consider resolutions regarding financial contingency reserves and executive goals.

• 2023 Property and Casualty Insurance Renewals
• CMAR Contract amendment for procurement of long-lead items (Stage 1, Phase III, Floors 2 and 3)
• Resolution 2023.4 to designate reserves for financial contingencies
• Contracts for Julia Mines Coaching, Kimberly Putman Coaching, and AskReply, Inc. (B2Gnow)
• Resolution 2023.3 approving Executive Vice President’s 2023 goals

The Board of Commissioners approved 2023 property and casualty insurance renewals and extended the development project's due diligence deadline. The board also designated reserves for financial contingencies and approved the Executive Vice President's 2023 goals.

• Approved Resolution 2023.3 – Executive Vice President’s 2023 Goals
• Approved Resolution 2023.4 – Designate Reserves for Financial Contingencies
• Approved 2023 Property and Casualty Insurance Renewals
• Approved amendment to CMAR Contract for procurement of long lead items
• Approved extension of development project’s due diligence deadline
• Approved January 2023 Financial Reports and Contracts Executed – Resolution 2019.4
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2023

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review amendments to the Master Development Agreement and ground leases for the Upriver Development Project. The meeting also includes consideration of several consulting contracts and reports from the NOPFMI Board.

• Amending Master Development Agreement and certain Ground Leases for Upriver Development Project
• Hotel Development Consulting Services contract with H2C Securities Inc.
• Federal Funding Program Consulting Services contract with Jones Walker LLP
• Mixed Development Consulting Services contract with Corporate Realty Leasing Company, LLC.
• Amendment No. 1 for air filter procurement with NJ Sales LLC

The Board approved several consulting contracts for hotel and mixed-use development. It also authorized the execution of amendments to Master Developer Agreements and ground leases for the TopGolf project. Financial reports for December 2022 were approved.

• Approved authorization for President Reyes to execute amendments for TopGolf development project
• Approved H2C Securities Inc. for Hotel Development Consulting Services
• Approved Jones Walker LLP for Federal Funding Program Consulting Services
• Approved Corporate Realty Leasing Company, LLC for Mixed Used Development Consulting Services
• Approved December 2022 Financial Reports
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2023

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board will consider issuing up to $125,000,000 in special tax revenue bonds (Series 2023) for capital projects. The board will also discuss a guaranteed maximum price amendment for a roof replacement project and consider contracts for risk management software and hospitality services. Additionally, the board will hold an executive session on pending litigation and prospective litigation related to disaster recovery services.

• Resolution 2023.1: Preliminary approval for up to $125,000,000 in special tax revenue bonds
• Construction Manager at Risk contract amendment for roof replacement project
• Contracts: Ungerboeck Systems International (risk management software) and Cvent (hospitality software)
• Executive session on pending litigation (The Lemoine Company v. Authority and Authority v. RTA)
• Action relative to prospective litigation C-1481 (disaster recovery services) and invoices for Port of New Orleans

The Board approved the preliminary issuance of up to $125 million in Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023. Members also authorized litigation and settlement actions regarding a March 2022 flooding incident at the Port of New Orleans. Additionally, the Board approved a roof replacement price amendment and various software and service contracts.

• Approved Resolution 2023.1 for issuance of up to $125,000,000 in Special Tax Revenue Bonds
• Authorized litigation regarding contract C-1481 and damage to Port of New Orleans
• Approved payment of Port of New Orleans invoices for March 2022 flooding damages
• Authorized settlement and release agreement with Port of New Orleans for March 2022 flooding
• Approved guaranteed maximum price amendment for CMAR roof replacement project
• Approved OCIP and OPPI insurance programs for CMAR Project
• Approved Ungerboeck Systems International risk management and Cvent hospitality software
• Approved Mobile Greenroom contract