Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024

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

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority board will consider a resolution to authorize purchasing a site for a headquarters hotel. The board will also vote on the 2025 budget, including operating, tax, debt service, and capital program items. Other business includes a collective bargaining agreement with the convention center craft maintenance council and a sponsorship for Super Bowl LIX.

• Resolution 2024.14: Authorization to purchase site for headquarters hotel
• 2025 Budget: Operating, Non-Operating, Taxes, Debt Service, and Capital Program
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Craft Maintenance Council 2024–2027
• Louisiana Economic Super Bowl LIX Showcase Sponsorship
• Contracts: Campus security labor vendor pool (Allied Universal, NOLA Protection, SEAL) and wellness program consultant (Healthcheck 360)

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a site for a headquarters hotel and adopted the 2025 Operating and Non-Operating budget. The board also authorized a performance incentive and merit increase for Executive Vice President Michael Sawaya.

• Approved Resolution 2024.14 to purchase site for Headquarters Hotel
• Approved 2025 Budget Report for Operating, Non-Operating, Taxes, Debt Service, and Capital Program
• Approved $25,000 performance incentive and 5% merit increase for EVP Michael Sawaya
• Approved Resolution 2024.13 to continue engagement of Special Council
• Approved Resolution 2024.15 to negotiate amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association
• Approved insurance renewals for Health, D&O, Cyber, Workers Comp, Flood, and Drone Aircraft
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Craft Maintenance Council 2024–2027
• Approved Louisiana Economic Super Bowl LIX Showcase Sponsorship

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

The Board of Commissioners and NOPFMI will discuss operational reports and financial statements. The body will consider several service contracts and enter an executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits.

• NOLA ChristmasFest Décor Setup and Takedown contract with Mardi Gras Productions
• Landscaping Services Amendment No. 2 with Rotolo Consultants, Inc.
• Abandoned Low Voltage Cable Removal contract with Harbros Solutions
• Owner Representative Services contract with Landmark Consulting, LLC
• Executive session regarding litigation with Warehouse Café Properties, L.L.C. and Regional Transit Authority

The Board of Commissioners approved contracts for cable removal and owner's contract services. The board also approved financial reports and held an executive session to discuss three pending litigation matters.

• Approved contract for Abandoned Low Voltage Cable Removal Services with Harbros Solutions
• Approved Owner’s Contract Services contract with Landmark Consulting, LLC
• Approved Financial Reports
• Approved NOPFMI contract for NOLA ChristmasFest Décor Setup and Takedown with Mardi Gras Productions
• Approved NOPFMI contract amendment for landscaping maintenance services with Rotolo
• Approved September 25, 2024 meeting minutes for both NOEHA and NOPFMI

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board will consider a consent agenda item to procure road barriers from Delta Scientific Corp. for the rear of the building. The board will also enter executive session to discuss five pending lawsuits, including Warehouse Café Properties v. the Convention Center and the Authority v. Regional Transit Authority. Routine reports on sales, marketing, operations, and finances are also scheduled.

• Consent agenda: procurement of road barriers for rear of building from Delta Scientific Corp.
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: Warehouse Café Properties, L.L.C., et al. v. the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (No. 2023-13248)
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority v. Regional Transit Authority (No. 2021-4470)
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: Daniel M. Ryan v. New Orleans City Council (No. 2023-4039) and v. City of New Orleans (No. 2024-7949)
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: Louisiana Bucket Brigade v. River District Neighborhood Investors Subdistrict and City of New Orleans (No. 2024-0698)

The Board of Commissioners approved the August 28, 2024, meeting minutes, the consent agenda, and financial reports. The board entered an executive session to discuss five pending litigation matters before adjourning.

• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Consent Agenda
• Approved Financial Reports
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation

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

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution regarding a Master Developer Project and the 2024 Revised Budget. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on several service contracts and pending litigation involving the Regional Transit Authority.

• Resolution 2024.12: Authority related to Master Developer Project
• Contracts for NOLA ChristmasFest holiday characters and amusement rides
• Disaster restorative services contracts with Insul-Tech, Signature Group, and First Onsite Property Restoration
• Installation of Wi-Fi antennas by Frischhertz Electric Co., Inc.
• Litigation discussion: Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority v. Regional Transit Authority

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Revised Budget and Resolution 2024.12 regarding the Master Developer Project. Additionally, the board approved contracts for Wi-Fi antenna installation and audio equipment.

• Approved Resolution 2024.12 providing authority for Master Developer Project
• Approved 2024 Revised Budget
• Approved contract for Wi-Fi Antenna installation (Frischhertz Electric Co., Inc.)
• Approved contract for D&B Audio Equipment (Pyramid Audio Productions)
• Approved Financial Reports
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2024

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

The Board of Commissioners and NOPFMI will consider several facility maintenance and technology contracts. The board will also review May 2024 financial statements and enter an executive session to discuss two pending lawsuits.

• Contracts for grease trap cleaning, exhaust hood cleaning, and AC chiller maintenance
• Contracts for access control design, video wall services, and Trove cabinets
• Review of May 2024 Financial Statements and Capital Improvement Plan
• Executive session regarding Warehouse Café Properties, L.L.C. v. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
• Executive session regarding Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority v. Regional Transit Authority

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts for access control, video walls, and cabinet installation. The board also approved financial reports and held an executive session to discuss two pending litigation matters.

• Approved Access Control Design Services contract with Zbeta
• Approved Video Wall Services contract with Bluum Technology
• Approved contract for RAE Security Southwest, LLC to furnish and install Trove Cabinets
• Approved Financial Reports
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss Warehouse Café Properties, L.L.C. v. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and NOEHA v. Regional Transit Authority

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

The Board of Commissioners and NOPFMI Board of Directors will review financial reports, including April 2024 statements and bond financing updates. The meeting includes discussions on a street exchange with the City of New Orleans and several service contracts.

• Execution of Melpomene St. exchange with City of New Orleans
• Sugar Bowl Sponsorship Agreement
• Contract for Government Relations with Pivotal GR Solutions
• Procurement of production video equipment from VSA, Inc.
• Discussion of pending litigation involving Regional Transit Authority and Warehouse Café Properties, L.L.C.

The Board approved a Sugar Bowl sponsorship agreement and the execution of the Melpomene St. Exchange with the City of New Orleans. Other approved actions included procurement for video equipment and government relations services. The Board also held an executive session to discuss two pending litigation matters.

• Approved Sugar Bowl Sponsorship Agreement
• Approved Government Relations contract with Pivotal GR Solutions
• Approved procurement of production video equipment from VSA, Inc.
• Approved execution of Melpomene St. Exchange with City of New Orleans
• Approved financial reports
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes

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

The Board of Commissioners will review authorizations for a headquarters hotel site purchase and a letter of intent with Omni Hotels Corporation. The meeting also includes discussions on special tax revenue bonds and pending litigation.

• Authorization regarding purchase of Headquarters Hotel Site
• Letter of Intent with Omni Hotels Corporation regarding hotel development project
• Resolution 2024.6 regarding Special Tax Revenue Bonds
• Contract for procurement of production rigging equipment from Atlanta Rigging & Staging System
• Contract for hotel development consulting services from Oakwood Summit Group, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions regarding the headquarters hotel project, including the site purchase and a letter of intent with Omni Hotels Corporation. The board also authorized special counsel and approved contracts for rigging equipment and consulting services.

• Approved Resolution 2024.10 regarding purchase of Headquarters Hotel Site
• Approved Resolution 2024.11 regarding Letter of Intent with Omni Hotels Corporation for hotel development
• Approved Resolution 2024.6 regarding Special Tax Revenue Bonds
• Approved Resolution 2024.7 designating reserves for financial contingencies
• Approved Resolution 2024.9 regarding engagement of special counsel
• Approved contract for production rigging equipment with Atlanta Rigging & Staging System
• Approved contract for hotel development consulting services with Oakwood Summit Group, LLC
• Approved Resolution 2024.8 designating The New Orleans Advocate as primary official newspaper

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

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2023 audit report and elect board officers. The body is considering a resolution regarding the Master Developer Project and various service contracts. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution 2024.5 regarding Master Developer Project and other Development Matters
• Contract for Parking Revenue Recovery Services, Inc. (Parking Enforcement Program)
• Contract for Rackspace US, Inc. (Microsoft Office 365 Master Service Agreement)
• Contract for Bernard TME, LLC (Engineering Services for EPA Grant)
• Action relative to litigation: Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority v. Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. and Weathershield Roofing, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2024.5 regarding the Master Developer Project and other development matters. The board also approved the 2023 Audit Report from LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors and February 2024 financial reports.

• Approved Resolution 2024.5 providing authority for Master Developer Project and development matters
• Approved 2023 Audit Report by LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
• Approved Engineering Services for EPA Grant from Bernard TME, LLC
• Approved February 2024 Financial Reports
• Elected James “Jim” Cook as Vice President, Stephen Caputo as Treasurer, and Jack Rizzuto as Secretary
• Approved action relative to litigation: NOEHA v. Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. and Weathershield Roofing, LLC
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes

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

The Board of Commissioners and NOPFMI Board of Directors will review reports, approve previous minutes, and consider several procurement contracts. Key discussions include the Headquarters Hotel Project and insurance renewals.

• Resolution 2024.3 regarding the Headquarters Hotel Project
• Resolution 2024.4 authorizing Special Counsel for Development Projects
• Architect of Record Services contract for interior finish upgrades with NANO, LLC
• Procurement of IT switches, power supplies, and transceivers from CDW Government LLC
• Procurement and installation of ice machines by J.H. Refrigeration, LLC dba All Temp Refrigeration

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2024.3 regarding the Headquarters Hotel Project and authorized special counsel for development projects. The board also approved insurance renewals and multiple procurement contracts for IT equipment and facility upgrades.

• Approved Resolution 2024.3 – Headquarters Hotel Project
• Approved Resolution 2024.4 – Authorizing Special Counsel for Development Projects
• Approved 2024 Property and Casualty Insurance Renewals
• Approved Architect of Record Services for Interior Finish Upgrades- NANO, LLC
• Approved Procurement of Wi-fi Equipment- CDW Government LLC
• Approved Procurement of Uninterrupted Power Source Units – CDW Government LLC
• Approved Procurement of IT Switches, Power Supplies, and Transceivers – CDW Government LLC
• Approved Procurement & Installation of Ice Machines – J.H. Refrigeration, LLC dba All Temp Refrigeration

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board will consider resolutions granting signature authority and authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement for Calliope Street. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a beautification project with Gibbs Construction, procurement of banquet tables, consulting services, and an amendment to an architect contract. Financial reports for December 2023 will be presented.

• Resolution 2024.2: Granting Authority to Execute Calliope St. Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
• Calliope St. Beautification Project contract with Gibbs Construction, L.L.C.
• Procurement of Banquet Tables & Table Trucks from Southern Aluminum Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc.
• Consulting and Monitoring Services contract with Corporate Realty Leasing Company, Inc.
• Amendment to CMAR Stage 1 Architect of Record contract with NANO LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved a beautification project for Calliope St. and the authority to execute a related cooperative endeavor agreement. The board also approved contracts for banquet equipment, leasing services, and an architectural contract amendment.

• Approved Resolution 2024.1 - Granting Signature Authority
• Approved Resolution 2024.2 - Granting Authority to Execute Calliope St. Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (1 abstention)
• Approved Calliope St. Beautification Project – Gibbs Construction, L.L.C.
• Approved Procurement of Banquet Tables & Table Trucks – Southern Aluminum Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc.
• Approved Consulting and Monitoring Services – Corporate Realty Leasing Company, Inc.
• Approved Amendment to CMAR Stage 1 Architect of Record Contract – NANO LLC
• Approved December 2023 Financial Reports
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2024

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board and NOPFMI Board will review various service contracts and financial reports. Items include discussions on kitchen equipment procurement, construction manager amendments, and maintenance services.

• Procurement of kitchen equipment contract
• Construction Manager at Risk GMP Amendment for Stage 1 Phase I and II
• Air compressor maintenance contract with Ingersoll-Rand Industrial US Inc.
• Uniform procurement from Cintas Corporation No 2
• Mardi Gras event recycling services by REALCYCLE, L3C

The Board of Commissioners approved the procurement of kitchen equipment and a GMP amendment for Stage 1 Phase I and II of a Construction Manager at Risk project. Financial reports for November 2023 and FY 2024 solicitations were also approved. The meeting ended without a formal motion to adjourn due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved Procurement of Kitchen Equipment
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk GMP Amendment – Stage 1 Phase I and II
• Approved November 2023 Financial Reports, Set Aside Report FY 2024, and Annual Anticipated Solicitations FY 2024 (2019.5)
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2023