Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025

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

The provided document is a schedule of meeting dates for the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners for 2025. It contains no items for decision or discussion.

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget, insurance renewals, and several facility improvement contracts. The Board also approved the October 2025 financial report and CEO goals.

• Approved 2026 Budget
• Approved insurance renewals for D&O, EPLI, Crime, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, Flood, and Drone Aircraft
• Approved Lot F ADA Accessibility Improvements contract with Otwell Services LLC
• Approved Vertical Transportation Commissioning Agent Services Stage 2 contract with VDA, Inc.
• Approved Third Party Commissioning Agent Services for MEP Stage 2 contract with Thompson Building Energy Solutions, LLC
• Approved October 2025 Financial Report
• Approved MCCNO Company Goals & CEO Goals
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners and the New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a joint meeting on November 19, 2025. The Authority board will consider a resolution authorizing the headquarters hotel development and receive a presentation on Omni Hotels' updated schematic design. Both boards will also approve minutes, hear reports on sales, events, and marketing, and act on consent agenda items including insurance renewals and contracts for event composting services, a point-of-sale system, and owner's representative services.

• Resolution 2025.12 – Authorization Relative to Headquarters Hotel Development
• Omni Hotels and Resorts Updated Schematic Design Presentation
• Consent Agenda: Insurance Renewals – Health and Benefits Insurance
• Consent Agenda: Event Composting Services – Amendment No. 2 – Schmelly’s
• Consent Agenda: Point-of-Sales System Service for Food & Beverage – MyVenue

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025.12 regarding the Headquarters Hotel development. The board also approved several service contracts and the September 2025 financial report. A separate meeting of the Public Facility Management board approved insurance renewals and a composting services amendment.

• Approved Resolution 2025.12: Authorization Relative to Headquarters Hotel Development
• Approved contract for Point-of-Sales System Service for Food & Beverage - MyVenue
• Approved Owner’s Representative Services Amendment No. 4 – Landmark Consulting, LLC
• Approved September 2025 Financial Report
• Approved Health and Benefits Insurance renewals
• Approved Event Composting Services Amendment No. 2 – Schmelly’s

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners meets to review operational reports, approve meeting minutes, and vote on resolutions including a $35.6 million restriction for the Headquarters Hotel Project. The board will also consider contracts for equipment and smallwares, and hear financial and program reports.

• Authorization to restrict $35,600,000 for Headquarters Hotel Project
• Contracts: D&B Audio Equipment (Pyramid Audio Productions), Smallwares (Logic Services, LLC; Douglas Equipment; Singer H&R; Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply)
• Approval of NOEHA Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025
• New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) Program Report
• Financial Statements review

The Board of Commissioners approved the restriction of $35.6 million for the Headquarters Hotel Project. The board also approved several equipment contracts and the August 2025 Financial Report.

• Approved Resolution 2025.10 to restrict $35,600,000 to Headquarters Hotel Project
• Approved contract for D&B Audio Equipment with Pyramid Audio Productions
• Approved smallwares contracts with Logic Services, LLC, Douglas Equipment, Singer H&R, and Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply
• Approved August 2025 Financial Report
• Approved elevator and escalator maintenance contract extension with EMR Services, LLC
• Withdrew Resolution 2025.11 regarding Master Developer Project Documents; no action taken

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

The Board of Commissioners will consider a cooperative endeavor agreement regarding affordable and workforce housing. The meeting also includes reviews of various service contracts and financial reports.

• Resolution 2025.9: Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Authority, City of New Orleans, and River District Neighborhood Partners, Inc. for Affordable and Workforce Housing
• Contract: Phase 3 Cooling Towers with CIS Building Technologies
• Contract: Steam Jacketed Kettles with Singer H&R
• Contract: Independent Audit Services with LaPorte, APAC
• Election of Board Officer – Vice President

The Board of Commissioners approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for affordable and workforce housing. The board also elected new officers and approved multiple service and equipment contracts for the facility.

• Approved Resolution 2025.9 for affordable and workforce housing agreement with City of New Orleans and River District Neighborhood Partners, Inc.
• Elected Stephen Caputo as Vice President
• Elected Octavio Mantilla as Treasurer
• Approved contracts for Phase 3 Cooling Towers (CIS Building Technologies), Steam Jacketed Kettles (Singer H&R), and Independent Audit Services (LaPorte, APAC)
• Approved NOPFMI contracts for Website Maintenance (STUN Agency), Printer Leasing (MCCNO and The UPS Store via Allfax Capital), and Electronic Meter Software (Entronix)
• Approved July 2025 Financial Reports
• Approved August 27, 2025 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 approving a master developer agreement with River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC, and vote on a revised 2025 budget covering operations, taxes, and capital projects. The board will also discuss pending litigation against the Regional Transit Authority.

• Action on master agreement and ground leases with River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC
• 2025 revised budget: operating and non-operating, taxes and debt service, capital program
• Contracts: emergency medical services with New Orleans EMS, internet services with Uniti Fiber, landscaping with Rotolo Consultants, trial cloud services with Four Winds Interactive, ice rink services for NOLA ChristmasFest (Amendment 2 with IRA Rinks South)
• Non-consent contracts: disaster consulting with ICF Incorporated, renovations to Great Hall and Mezzanine restrooms with Steele-R Development
• Executive session on pending litigation: Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority v. Regional Transit Authority

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 Revised Budget and the June 2025 Financial Report. Several facility and service contracts were approved, and the board authorized the Executive Vice President to seek remedies to enforce agreements with River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC.

• Approved 2025 Revised Budget
• Approved June 2025 Financial Report
• Authorized Executive Vice President to engage in remedies to enforce RDNI agreements
• Approved contracts for National Glazing Solutions, Associated Office Systems, and NOCHI sub-lessee exception
• Approved contracts for ICF Incorporated, LLC and Steele-R Development
• Approved NOPFMI contracts for New Orleans EMS, Uniti Fiber, Rotolo Consultants, Poppulo, and IRA Rinks South, LLC

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

Both the New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. Board of Directors meeting and the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for July 2025 are canceled.

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

The Board of Commissioners will review a 2025 bond sale report and consider contracts for smoke detectors and access control services. The board will also meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation and a candidate for Executive Vice President.

• Resolution 2025.8: Authority to execute employment contract with Executive Vice President candidate
• Contract for furnishing and installing smoke and duct detectors (vendor TBD)
• Contract for access control construction administration services with ZBeta Consulting
• 2025 Bond Sale Report from PFM Financial Advisors
• Executive session regarding litigation: NOEHA v. Regional Transit Authority and Daniel M. Ryan v. City of New Orleans

The Board of Commissioners approved an employment contract for an Executive Vice President candidate. The board also approved two construction contracts and the April 2025 financial reports.

• Approved employment contract with Executive Vice President Candidate (Resolution 2025.8)
• Approved contract to furnish and install smoke and duct detectors
• Approved contract for access control construction administration services with ZBeta Consulting
• Approved April 2025 Financial Reports
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025
• Approved NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board will consider two contracts: one for security office technology and infrastructure with Constant Technologies, and another for comprehensive banking services with Capital One, N.A. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Contract for Security Office Technology & Infrastructure Services – Constant Technologies
• Contract for Comprehensive Banking Services – Capital One, N.A.
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation (Daniel M. Ryan v. City of New Orleans)

The Board of Commissioners approved contracts for banking services and security office technology. The board also approved the March 2025 Financial Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Security Office Technology & Infrastructure Services contract with Constant Technologies
• Approved Comprehensive Banking Services contract with Capital One, N.A.
• Approved March 2025 Financial Report
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025
• Approved NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. will meet to review financial reports and audits. The board will consider resolutions regarding tax revenue bonds and the designation of funds.

• Final approval of Special Tax Revenue Bonds and Capital Financing Plan
• Procurement of stage risers from StageRight Corporation
• Procurement of road barriers from A-1 American Fence, Inc.
• Installation of Campus Security Office by Pillar Building, LLC
• Procurement of janitorial supplies from six vendors including Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved a capital financing plan and special tax revenue bonds. They also authorized the Interim Executive Vice President to designate and reserve funds. Several procurement contracts for security and equipment were approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025.6: Final Approval of Special Tax Revenue Bonds and Capital Financing Plan
• Approved Resolution 2025.7: Interim Executive Vice President to Designate and Reserve Funds
• Approved 2024 Audit Report
• Approved February 2025 Financial Reports
• Approved procurement of stage risers from StageRight Corporation
• Approved procurement of road barriers from A-1 American Fence, Inc.
• Approved Pillar Building, LLC to furnish and install Campus Security Office
• Approved procurement of janitorial supplies from six vendors

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners and the New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. Board of Directors will meet jointly on March 26, 2025. They will consider approving minutes, a lease for 201 St. Joseph St., contracts including motorized breaker installation, and financial reports.

• Lease terms for 201 St. Joseph St., Suite 100, New Orleans
• Contract for furnish and install motorized breakers – Achary Electrical Contractors, LLC
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025 meetings
• Contracts executed (Resolution 2025.1)
• Convention Center Interim CEO's report

The Board of Commissioners approved lease terms for a property on St. Joseph St and a contract with Achary Electrical Contractors. The board also approved the January 2025 financial reports and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved lease terms for 201 St. Joseph St, Suite 100, New Orleans, LA 70130
• Approved contract for Achary Electrical Contractors to furnish and install motorized breakers
• Approved January 2025 Financial Reports
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2025
• Approved NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2025

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

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and NOPFMI will review operational and financial reports. The board will consider property and casualty insurance renewals and contracts for smallwares, financial advisory, and governmental relations services.

• Property & Casualty Renewals
• Smallwares procurement from Singer H&R, Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Inc., and Volumes Services, Inc. dba Sodexo Live!
• Financial Advisor Consultant Services with PFM Financial Advisors
• Governmental Relations Services Amendment No. 1 with The Advocacy Partners
• Review of December 2024 Financial Statements and Tax Collection Report

The Board of Commissioners approved insurance property and casualty renewals and several contracts for smallwares, financial advisory, and governmental relations. The board also approved the December 2024 financial reports and the January 30, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Insurance Property & Casualty Renewals
• Approved procurement of smallwares from Singer H&R, Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Inc., and Volume Services, Inc. dba Sodexo Live!
• Approved Financial Advisor Consultant Services with PFM Financial Advisors
• Approved Governmental Relations Services Amendment No. 1 with The Advocacy Partners
• Approved December 2024 Financial Reports
• Approved NOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2025
• Approved NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2025

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

The Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority Board will consider several resolutions, including one on contracting authority, one granting signature authority, one related to a master developer project, and one authorizing execution of headquarters hotel agreements. The board will also ratify a contract for low voltage design services with Synergy Consulting Engineering, LLC and handle a consent agenda for procurement and service amendments.

• Resolution 2025.1 – Joint Resolution Regarding Contracting Authority
• Resolution 2025.5 – Authorization of Execution of Headquarters Hotel Agreements
• Resolution 2025.2 – Authorization Relative to Master Developer Project
• Contract Ratification: Provide Low Voltage Design Services – Synergy Consulting Engineering, LLC
• Consent Agenda: Procurement of Tables & Carts – Southern Aluminum Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved several key resolutions, including the execution of the headquarters hotel and authorization for a master developer project. The board also ratified contracts for low voltage design and budget software services. Additionally, Jim Cook was identified to serve as Executive Vice President/CEO.

• Approved Resolution 2025.5 for execution of Headquarters Hotel
• Approved Resolution 2025.2 regarding Master Developer Project
• Approved Resolution 2025.1 regarding Contracting Authority
• Approved Resolution 2025.4 granting Signature Authority
• Approved Resolution 2025.3 to approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
• Approved contract for Low Voltage Design Services with Synergy Consulting Engineering, LLC
• Approved procurement of tables and carts from Southern Aluminum
• Approved contract for budget software services