Lakefront Management Authority public meetings in 2023

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The Board will vote on electing officers for the 2024 term and approving the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes requests regarding storage equipment at South Shore Harbor Marina and a lease renewal for State Representative Candace Newell.

• Election of Lakefront Management Authority Officers for 2024
• Storage equipment request for South Shore Harbor Marina Covered Boat Slip #11
• Lease renewal and rent increase to $1,000.00 per month for Candace Newell
• Approval of the 2024 Meeting Schedule

The board elected its officers for 2024 and authorized a request to maintain a 0.61 percent tax millage for fiscal year 2024. Additionally, the board approved a lease for State Representative Candace Newell and a storage request for a marina tenant.

• Elected Anthony Richard as Chairman (acclamation)
• Elected Carlos Williams as Vice-Chair (7-5)
• Elected Howard Rodgers, III as Secretary (acclamation)
• Approved request for furniture and tool storage at South Shore Harbor Marina Slip #11
• Approved one-year lease for Rep. Candace Newell at $1,000 per month
• Approved 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Authorized request to Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East to roll forward 0.61 millage for FY 2024

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The Board is meeting to vote on several contracts, including a construction project for the Orleans Marina Harbormaster Office Building. The agenda also includes motions regarding legal service agreements and a settlement of claims.

• Renovation contract with Sage Construction, LLC not-to-exceed $339,397.81
• Approval of legal service contracts with multiple firms for an eight-month term
• Settlement of claims in Duplessy v. Mayer (Case No. 2010-12602)
• Memorandum of Understanding regarding management of non-flood protection assets

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East regarding non-flood protection assets. Other actions included approving legal service contracts, a marina renovation project, and a legal settlement.

• Approved MOU with Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East (unanimous)
• Approved legal service contracts with five firms for eight months (11-1)
• Approved $339,397.81 contract with Sage Construction, LLC for Harbormaster Office renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 settlement for Clifford J. Duplessy vs. Michael Mayer et al. (unanimous)

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The Lakefront Management Authority will vote on the 2024-2028 Airport Capital Improvement Plan and several infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes presentations regarding the National Fried Chicken Festival and the Entergy New Orleans Resiliency Plan.

• Drainage Improvements Phase 1 contract with Impetus Infrastructure LLC up to $12,580,636.50
• Williams Hangar Roof Replacement Project contract with Roof Technologies, Inc. up to $977,826.00
• Lease for Suite 6510 in Lake Vista Community Center to Immaculate Touch Hair Studio L.L.C. at $20,160.00 annually
• Lease for Suite 6521 in Lake Vista Community Center to Lake Vista Pediatrics at $42,390.00 annually
• Contract amendment with Del Sol Consulting, Inc. for disaster recovery services up to $500,000.00

The board approved a major drainage project for the New Orleans Lakefront Airport and a 5-year capital improvement plan. It also authorized a hangar roof replacement and new commercial leases at the Lake Vista Community Center.

• Approved 2024-2028 New Orleans Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,580,636.50 contract with Impetus Infrastructure LLC for Airport Drainage Improvements Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $977,826.00 contract with Roof Technologies, Inc. for Williams Hangar Roof Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with Immaculate Touch Hair Studio L.L.C. for $20,160.00 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with Lake Vista Pediatrics for $42,390.00 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension and fee increase up to $500,000.00 for Del Sol Consulting, Inc. (Unanimous)

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The agenda for this special board meeting consists of procedural items and presentations. No specific votes or policy decisions are listed for action.

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The Board will consider accepting FAA supplemental grants for drainage and erosion control improvements. The meeting also includes decisions on a taxiway rehabilitation agreement and a ten-year ground lease with Jazz Aviation, LLC.

• Acceptance of FAA AIP Supplemental Grants for airport drainage and erosion control
• Authorization of a grant agreement with LADOTD for Taxiway-B Phase II rehabilitation
• Approval of a ten-year ground lease with Jazz Aviation, LLC for a new hangar and FBO
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Request
• Lease extension recommendations for Orleans Marina Boathouse

The board approved several FAA grants for airport drainage and a ground lease for Jazz Aviation, LLC. It also adopted amended terms for Orleans Marina boathouse leases and approved a Capital Outlay Request for 2024-2025. A request for specific furniture and appliances at a South Shore Harbor Marina slip was approved with conditions.

• Accepted FAA AIP Supplemental Grants for airport drainage and erosion control (Unanimous)
• Authorized LADOTD Grant Agreement for Rehabilitation of Taxiway-B Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year ground lease with Jazz Aviation, LLC for hangar and FBO (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Request for projects totaling $8.725M (Unanimous)
• Approved Orleans Marina lease extensions to 2069 with reduced transfer fees and new inspection rules (Unanimous)
• Approved furniture and appliance request for South Shore Harbor Marina slip #13, conditioned on installation by licensed electrical engineer (Unanimous)
• Approved July 27, 2023 and August 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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The Board is considering several new business items including task orders for airport standards and various service contracts. Proposed actions include approving leases, debris removal services, and disaster recovery contracts.

• Task Order to Kutchins & Groh, LLC to update airport minimum standards not to exceed $37,500.00
• Lease of McDermott Hangar with Flightline Ground, Inc. for a one-year term
• Contract with KDF Enterprises, LLC for emergency debris removal and site management up to $300,000.00 annually
• Debris monitoring contracts with Goodwin Mills Cawood, LLC and Richard C. Lambert Consultants, LLC up to $100,000.00 each
• Disaster recovery service contracts with five firms, each not to exceed $100,000.00 annually

The board approved several emergency service contracts for debris removal and disaster recovery. It also authorized a task order to update airport minimum standards and approved a one-year lease for the McDermott Hangar.

• Approved task order for Kutchins & Groh, LLC to update airport minimum standards (not to exceed $37,500)
• Approved one-year lease of McDermott Hangar with Flightline Ground, Inc.
• Approved contract with KDF Enterprises, LLC for emergency debris removal (annual budget not to exceed $300,000)
• Approved contracts with Goodwin Mills Cawood, LLC and Richard C. Lambert Consultants, LLC for debris monitoring (annual budgets not to exceed $100,000 each)
• Approved disaster recovery contracts with Goodwin Mills Cawood, LLC, Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., DelSol Consulting, Inc., ICF Incorporated, LLC, and Metric Consulting, LLC (annual budgets not to exceed $100,000 each)
• Approved 11 sets of committee minutes from various dates between October 2022 and April 2023

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The Lakefront Management Authority will consider 16 new business items, including major infrastructure contracts for the Lakefront Airport and South Shore Harbor Marina. Key votes include a $1.83 million taxiway rehabilitation project, a $1.3 million marina finger pier repair, and a $50,345 fuel tank coating contract. The board will also decide on several lease agreements and a legal action to block a tax sale on levee district properties.

• Motion to rescind a prior resolution and approve a $1,831,070 contract with Boh Bros. for Taxiway B Rehabilitation at Lakefront Airport, contingent on FAA and LADOTD grant funding.
• Motion to approve a $1,315,590 contract with Anders Construction for South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair Project.
• Motion to authorize legal action against the Orleans Parish Assessor and City of New Orleans to enjoin a tax sale on 126 South Roadway and other Orleans Levee District properties.
• Motion to approve a $50,345 contract with HMT, LLC for coating Fuel Tank 101 at the Lakefront Airport.
• Motion to approve a lease with Flightline Ground, Inc. for the former National Guard Hangar at the Lakefront Airport.

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The Lakefront Management Authority will consider approving a $1.9 million contract for Taxiway B Rehabilitation at Lakefront Airport, along with maintenance, janitorial, debris removal, and professional services contracts for the upcoming fiscal year. Also up for vote are legal service contracts, an FAA grant for a generator, and selection of the official journal.

• Taxiway B Rehabilitation Phase 1 contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC, not to exceed $1,896,632.55, contingent on FAA/LADOTD grant funding
• Mowing contracts with H & O Investments, LLC: $233,000 for airport mowing and $372,346 for Lakeshore Drive, parks, and marinas
• Janitorial contract for Lakeshore Drive Shelters 2 & 3 with Corvus Janitorial Services, $30,000 annually
• FAA AIP Grant #03-22-0038-41-2023 for $500,000 to purchase a generator for the airport pump station
• Multiple IDIQ contracts for professional architect, engineering, and surveying services, each up to $100,000 or $75,000 per contract

The Board approved a contract for Taxiway B Rehabilitation Phase 1 and accepted a $500,000 FAA grant for airport drainage. Several maintenance and janitorial contracts were awarded, and the Board adopted an updated DBE Policy. Legal service contracts were approved on a month-to-month basis to allow for a new procurement process.

• Approved Taxiway B Rehabilitation Phase 1 contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC not to exceed $1,896,632.55
• Accepted FAA AIP Grant #03-22-0038-41-2023 for $500,000 for airport pump station generator
• Approved mowing contracts with H & O Investments, LLC for Airport (max $233,000) and other properties (max $342,554)
• Approved debris removal contracts with Employment Development Services, Inc. for Airport ($1,581.46/month) and other properties
• Approved janitorial contract for Lakeshore Drive Shelters 2 & 3 with Corvus of New Orleans, LLC for $30,000
• Adopted updated DBE Policy as amended
• Approved legal service contracts as month-to-month to allow for new procurement
• Approved IDIQ contracts for professional architects, engineers, and land surveyors (max $75,000-$100,000 per contract)

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The Lakefront Management Authority will consider terminating negotiations for a ground lease at the Pontchartrain Beach Site and rescinding a prior resolution. The board will also vote on accepting an FAA grant for taxiway rehabilitation, a janitorial contract for the airport terminal, and a change order for electrical work at the marina.

• Terminate Pontchartrain Beach Site ground lease negotiations and rescind Resolution XIII 01-07282022
• Approve FAA AIP Grant #14-22-0038-040 for Rehabilitation of Taxiway B Construction Phase 1
• Approve janitorial service contract with Corvus of New Orleans, LLC d/b/a Corvus Janitorial Systems for $39,840.00 per year
• Approve Change Order #1 with H3 Electric, LLC for $3,600.00 for electrical testing at South Shore Harbor Marina

The Board voted to end negotiations for a ground lease with the Pontchartrain Beach Foundation and rescind a previous resolution. The board also approved an FAA grant for taxiway rehabilitation and a janitorial contract for the airport terminal.

• Terminated ground lease negotiations with Pontchartrain Beach Foundation (11-0-1)
• Approved FAA AIP Grant #03-22-0038-040 for Taxiway B Rehabilitation Phase 1 (10-0)
• Approved $39,840 annual janitorial contract with Corvus of New Orleans, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,600 Change Order #1 with H3 Electric, LLC for South Shore Harbor Marina (11-0)
• Approved Full Board Minutes from April 27, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Marina Committee Minutes from February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)

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The Lakefront Management Authority will consider motions to approve two contracts for security cameras at South Shore Harbor Marina totaling $187,670, a lease of Orleans Marina Boathouse Site W-7, and a settlement with the Sewerage & Water Board. The board will also discuss legal action regarding Hurricane Ida damages and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Motion to approve contract with LATECH, LLC for $98,235.05 for security cameras at South Shore Harbor Marina
• Motion to approve contract with H3 Electric, LLC for $89,435.00 for security camera electrical work
• Motion to authorize Memorandum of Understanding with Sewerage & Water Board to settle four outstanding balances
• Motion to approve lease of Orleans Marina Boathouse Site No. W-7 with EIV, L.L.C. for 5 years with renewal options
• Motion to authorize legal proceedings for Hurricane Ida insurance claims

The Board approved nearly $188,000 for security cameras and electrical work at South Shore Harbor Marina. It also authorized a settlement with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans and approved two boathouse lease agreements with EIV, L.L.C.

• Approved $98,235.05 contract with LATECH, LLC for security cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved $89,435.00 contract with H3 Electric, LLC for camera electrical work (Unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans to settle four accounts via $800,000 lump sum and 24 monthly payments of $12,081.98 (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease of Orleans Marina Boathouse Site W-7 to EIV, L.L.C. at $8,652.50 per annum (Unanimous)
• Approved lease assignment of Boathouse Site W-8 from Douglas and Dixie Depp to EIV, L.L.C. (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal proceedings to preserve Hurricane Ida insurance claims (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Annual Boat Slip Lease Agreement for Covered Boat Slip Building (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 and January 26, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

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The Board is meeting to vote on several lease agreements, IT service contracts, and the approval of the General Operating and Capital Projects Budgets for fiscal year 2024. The agenda also includes discussions regarding vehicle purchases and a payment plan for the Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans.

• Lease with Lake Superior Helicopters, LLC for Suite 148 at $6,262.00 annually
• Lease with Metro Studio, L.L.C. for Lake Vista Community Center suites at $45,612.00 annually
• IT services contract with Commtech Managed IT Services for $28,800.00 annually
• Approval of General Operating Budget and Capital Projects Budget for FY ending June 30, 2024
• Agreement to purchase three vehicles from Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East

The board unanimously approved the FY 2024 General Operating and Capital Projects budgets. Several new commercial leases were approved, and the board authorized negotiations for a payment plan with the Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans.

• Approved FY 2024 General Operating Budget ($8,999,727) and Capital Improvement Plan Budget ($8,060,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease with Lake Superior Helicopters, LLC (Heli Co. New Orleans) for $6,262 annual rent (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year lease with Metro Studio, L.L.C. for $45,612 annual rent (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for Emergency Medical Responder Program (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three Ford F150 trucks from Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East for $9,105 total (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year IT services contract with Commtech Managed IT Services for $28,800 (Unanimous)
• Suspended 90-day renewal enforcement for Covered Boat Slip Building tenants to allow more review time (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of payment plan for sums purportedly due to Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans (Unanimous)

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The Lakefront Management Authority will consider approving rent relief for covered boat slips in South Shore Harbor Marina following a Cease and Desist Order from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal. The board will also vote to approve the rescheduling of the February 2023 meeting.

• Rent relief for Covered Boat Slips in South Shore Harbor Marina
• Approval of rescheduled February 2023 Board Meeting
• Approval of January 23 and February 2, 2023 meeting minutes

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The Lakefront Management Authority will discuss the status of lease negotiations with Coaxum Enterprises, Inc. for Parcel “L” in South Shore Harbor Marina. The Board will also consider a motion to rescind the previous resolution that authorized officials to negotiate and execute this lease.

• Discussion of lease negotiations with Coaxum Enterprises, Inc. for Parcel “L”
• Motion to rescind Resolution VIII 02-06222022 regarding the South Shore Harbor Marina lease

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The Lakefront Management Authority is reviewing several lease agreements for the Lake Vista Community Center and discussing negotiations for South Shore Harbor Marina. The board will also consider a $95,688 FAA reimbursement agreement and a fire protection repair contract.

• FAA Small Scale Reimbursement Agreement for Design Review in the amount of $95,688
• Contract for South Shore Harbor Marina Covered Boat Slips Building Fire Protection System Repair Project
• Lease of Suite 6500 in Lake Vista Community Center with Marine Developments, L.L.C. at $25,128.00 annually
• Lease of Suites 6512 and 6514 in Lake Vista Community Center with Lakeview Creative Arts Center, L.L.C. at $40,320.00 annually
• Lease renewal for State Representative Candace Newell with a rent increase to $935.31

The Board approved a contract for fire protection repairs at the South Shore Harbor Covered Boat Slips and authorized an FAA reimbursement agreement. Several commercial lease renewals were approved for the Lakefront Airport and Lake Vista Community Center. The Board also received a clean financial audit for Fiscal Year 2022.

• Approved $986,900 contract with Highland Commercial Construction, Inc. for fire protection system repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved 25% contingency sum for the fire protection project change orders (Unanimous)
• Approved FAA Small Scale Reimbursement Agreement for Design Review for $95,688 (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease renewal for Rep. Candace Newell at $935.31 monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease for Marine Developments, L.L.C. at $25,128 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year lease for Lakeview Creative Arts Center, L.L.C. at $40,320 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 15, 2022, Nov 17, 2022, and Recreation Committee Nov 9, 2022
• Withdrew motion to rescind Resolution VIII 02-06222022 regarding Parcel L