Lakefront Management Authority public meetings in 2024

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will hear the 2024 Audit Report from Erickson & Krentel, then vote on electing officers for one-year terms starting January 1, 2025, and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. All committee reports are deferred.

• Presentation of the 2024 Audit Report by Erickson & Krentel
• Motion to elect LMA officers for one-year terms (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025)
• Motion to approve the 2025 LMA Meeting Schedule
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 14, and 21, 2024 meetings
• Next regular board meeting tentatively set for January 23, 2025 at 5:30 pm

The board elected its officers for one-year terms beginning January 1, 2025. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and reviewed the 2024 Audit Report.

• Elected Anthony Richard as Chairman for 2025
• Elected Carlos Williams as Vice-Chair for 2025
• Elected Howard Rodgers as Secretary for 2025
• Approved 2025 LMA Meeting Schedule
• Approved Airport Minutes from November 12, 2024
• Approved Full Board Meeting Minutes from November 21, 2024
• Deferred Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes from November 14, 2024

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider three new business items: extending a disaster recovery contract with Del Sol Consulting for FEMA projects from Hurricanes Zita and Ida, increasing the fee by $100,000; approving a $70,000 contract with John-Wayne Air Calvary for Super Bowl LIX aviation services; and supporting state legislation for fire department supplemental pay. The board will also hear the 2023-2024 audit report from Erickson & Krentel.

• Motion to extend Del Sol Consulting contract for FEMA disaster recovery through Nov 2025, with $100,000 fee increase
• Motion to approve $70,000 contract with John-Wayne Air Calvary for aviation services during Super Bowl LIX
• Motion to support state legislation authorizing supplemental pay for Orleans Parish fire departments, including Lakefront Airport Fire Department
• Presentation of 2023-2024 audit report by Erickson & Krentel

The board approved a contract for aviation services during Super Bowl LIX and extended a disaster recovery management contract. The board also declared support for state legislation to provide supplemental pay for Lakefront Airport Fire Department employees.

• Approved contract extension for Del Sol Consulting, Inc. through Nov 16, 2025, and increased annual fee by $100,000 (All in favor)
• Approved contract with John-Wayne Air Calvary, LLC for Super Bowl LIX aviation services not-to-exceed $70,000 (All in favor)
• Approved support for Louisiana Legislature to authorize supplemental pay for Lakefront Airport Fire Department employees (All in favor)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Board approved the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2028 and a $12.6M drainage contract. Several commercial leases for the Lake Vista Community Center were approved, and a disaster recovery contract was extended. The board also reviewed a clean 2022-2023 audit report.

• Approved New Orleans Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028 (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,580,636.50 drainage contract with Impetus Infrastructure LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $977,826.00 roof replacement contract with Roof Technologies, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved 1-year lease with Immaculate Touch Hair Studio L.L.C. for $20,160.00 annual rent (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-year lease with Lake Vista Pediatrics for $42,390.00 annual rent (Unanimous)
• Extended Del Sol Consulting, Inc. contract through Nov 16, 2024, increasing fee to $500,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Adopted August 24, 2023 Full Board Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will discuss and vote on several property and marina items, including selecting Bertucci Property Development for lease negotiations at 406 South Roadway Street in the Orleans Marina, and approving a 2025-2029 capital improvement plan for New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Other actions include a rent abatement for Signature Aviation due to hangar roof damage, a lease for a state representative's office, and a contract amendment for the Seabrook Boat Launch Replacement Project.

• Discussion of motion to select Bertucci Property Development, LLC for lease negotiations at 406 South Roadway Street in Orleans Marina
• Motion to approve New Orleans Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029
• Motion to approve rent abatement of $8,484.49/month to Signature Flight Support for Moffett Hangar due to May 18, 2024 weather damage
• Motion to approve lease with State of Louisiana House District 99 Representative Candace Newell for Suite 149 at Lakefront Airport
• Motion to approve assignment of Orleans Marina Boathouse Site N-14 lease to Hugh Lambert with a $4,640.00 transfer fee

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority approved five capital outlay project requests for submission to the state. The projects include marina facilities, boat launch rehabilitation, and park improvements. The board also approved the June 27, 2024, Insurance Committee minutes.

• Approved 2025-2026 Capital Outlay requests (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 for public use pavilions and play spots along New Orleans Lakeshore Drive
• Approved $2.8M for Seabrook Public Boat Launch Rehabilitation
• Approved $1.3M for Frank Davis Fishing Pier
• Approved $2.875M for South Shore Harbor Marina comfort and laundry facilities
• Approved $1M for dredging at South Shore Harbor ($500k) and New Basin Canal ($500k)
• Approved Insurance Committee Minutes from June 27, 2024 (unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The board will meet to discuss and vote on requests for 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Projects. The meeting also includes reports from the Airport, Marina, Recreation, Commercial Real Estate, and Finance committees.

• Motion to approve 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Projects requests
• Approval of June 27, 2024 Insurance Committee Minutes

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider several new business items, including a $7.85 million contract for airport drainage improvements, a lease for a community center suite, and multiple oil/gas mineral leases in Bohemia Spillway. Some items lack committee recommendations due to no quorum.

• Lease of Suite #6506 at Lake Vista Community Center to The Butterfly Effect Trauma Response Treatment Foundation for $24,120/year
• Amendment to Flightline Ground, Inc. hangar lease at New Orleans Lakefront Airport (no committee recommendation)
• Change Order No. 3 for Williams Hangar Roof Replacement Project, adding $17,975 (total $1,036,800)
• Contract with M.R. Pitman Group, LLC for up to $7,852,844.20 for Lakefront Airport Drainage Improvements Phase III
• Delegation of mineral leasing authority to State Mineral and Energy Board for Bohemia Spillway tracts

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority approved a major drainage project for the New Orleans Lakefront Airport and a lease for trauma support services at the Lake Vista Community Center. The board also amended a hangar lease and approved a roof replacement change order.

• Approved $7,852,844.20 contract with M.R. Pitman Group, LLC for Airport Drainage Improvements Phase III (Unanimous)
• Approved lease of Suite 6506 in Lake Vista Community Center to The Butterfly Effect Trauma Response Treatment Foundation for $24,120.00 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for Flightline Ground, Inc. for the former National Guard Hangar at $209,865.00 annual rent (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $17,975.00 Change Order No. 3 for Williams Hangar Roof Replacement, bringing total cost to $1,036,800.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved delegation of authority to State Mineral and Energy Board for mineral leases in Bohemia Spillway (Unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2024 Airport Committee minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2024 Finance Committee minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2024 Full Board minutes (Unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Board is reviewing several professional service contracts, including trash removal and engineering. Items also include a pump procurement project for the airport and various insurance policy procurements.

• Pump procurement project at New Orleans Lakefront Airport up to $1,432,037.00
• Contract amendment with Del Sol Consulting, Inc. for disaster recovery up to $450,000.00
• Trash and debris removal contracts for the airport and Lakeshore Drive area
• Multiple IDIQ contracts for architect, engineering, and land surveying services
• Procurement of various liability and workers compensation insurance policies

The Lakefront Management Authority approved the 2nd Amended and Restated Bylaws and authorized several professional service contracts for engineering, architecture, and surveying. The board also approved a $1.4M pump procurement project for airport drainage and renewed various insurance policies.

• Adopted 2nd Amended and Restated Bylaws (12-1)
• Approved $1,432,037 contract with Associated Pump & Supply, LLC for Airport Drainage Improvements Phase II
• Approved one-year trash and debris removal contracts with Employment Development Services, Inc. for the airport and other public areas
• Approved professional real estate consulting contract with Pappalardo Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $58,000 (14-1)
• Approved IDIQ contracts for architectural, engineering, and surveying services with multiple firms, each capped at $75,000 to $100,000
• Approved one-year contract with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for FEMA grant management
• Amended Del Sol Consulting, Inc. contract for Hurricane Ida recovery services to extend through June 30, 2025, with fees not to exceed $450,000
• Authorized procurement of multiple insurance policies including Airport Owner/Operator and General Liability

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider five new business items, including a change order for the Williams Hangar roof replacement, a contract for a flood protection impact analysis at the airport, and three storm-related repair contracts. Routine items include approval of minutes and committee reports.

• Change Order #3 with Roof Tech, LLC for Williams Hangar roof replacement: $5,137 increase, total not to exceed $1,018,915
• Contract with The Hackett Group LLC for flood protection impact analysis at New Orleans Lakefront Airport: $65,000
• Amendment to contract with Richard C. Lambert Consultants, LLC: $15,000 increase, total not to exceed $115,000 (May 16 storm related)
• Contract with Anders Construction, Inc. for South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair: $40,850
• Contract with Roof Tech, LLC for removal of roofing material and debris from Moffett Hangar due to May 16 storms: $40,000

The board approved several contracts for airport and marina repairs, including a flood protection impact analysis and emergency debris removal following May 16th storms. Budget increases for engineering services and roof replacement were also authorized.

• Approved $65,000 contract with The Hackett Group LLC for flood protection impact analysis
• Approved $5,137 change order for Williams Hangar Roof Replacement (total not to exceed $1,018,915.00)
• Approved $55,000 contract with Roof Tech, LLC for debris removal at Moffett Hangar
• Approved $15,000 budget increase for Richard C. Lambert Consultants, LLC (total not to exceed $115,000.00)
• Approved $40,850 contract with Anders Construction, Inc. for South Shore Harbor Marina finger pier repairs
• Approved April 25, 2024 Full Board Minutes and April 18, 2024 Legal Minutes

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider a change order increasing the Williams Hangar Roof Replacement contract to $1,013,687.75, a new lease for the Bird's Nest Café at $27,882/year, and budget increases for legal services totaling $348,500. The board will also discuss proposed updates to its bylaws.

• Change Order #2 with Roof Tech, LLC for Williams Hangar Roof Replacement, increasing contract to $1,013,687.75
• Lease with Courtney A. Enderle and Phillips J. Cusimano for 6508 Spanish Fort Blvd (Bird's Nest Café) at $27,882/year
• Amendment to legal services contracts: increase budget to $70,000 for Gerard G. Metzger and $125,000 for Jefferson Dye
• Revision to Professional Services Budget for Legal Services from $248,000 to $348,500
• Discussion on bylaws and proposal for update

The board approved a $11,670 change order for the Williams Hangar roof project and a cooperative agreement for youth aviation education. Additionally, the board increased the legal services budget and approved a lease renewal for the Bird’s Nest Café.

• Approved $11,670 change order for Williams Hangar Roof Replacement (10-0)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. for office space in Suite 113 (10-0)
• Approved lease amendment for Jazz Aviation, LLC to add a 10-year option term (10-0)
• Approved one-year lease renewal for Bird’s Nest Café at $27,882 annually (10-0)
• Increased legal budget caps to $70,000 for Gerard G. Metzger and $125,000 for David Jefferson Dye (10-0)
• Increased total Professional Services Budget for Legal Services from $248,000 to $348,500 (10-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 Marina Minutes (All in favor)
• Approved March 28, 2024 Full Board Minutes (All in favor)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will vote on the 2024-2025 operational budget and capital projects budget, as well as changes to annual slip leases at Orleans Marina and South Shore Harbor Marina. The board will also discuss a request for proposals for 406 South Roadway and receive an update on the Lake Shore Drive construction project from the Flood Protection Authority.

• Motion to approve changes for annual open and covered Slip Leases in Orleans Marina and South Shore Harbor Marina effective July 1, 2024
• Motion to approve a Resolution in support of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Projects
• Motion to approve the 2024-2025 Operational Budget and the 2024-2025 Capital Project's Budget (recommended by Finance Committee)
• Discussion on the RFP for 406 South Roadway
• Flood Protection Authority update on Lake Shore Drive Construction Project

The board adopted the General Operating Budget of $9,444,826 and the Capital Improvement Plan Budget of $13,115,450 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. A proposal to increase marina slip rates and modify lease cancellation terms was deferred pending a consultant's report. The board also requested legislative support for state capital outlay funding.

• Approved 2024-2025 General Operating Budget of $9,444,826 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan Budget of $13,115,450 (Unanimous)
• Deferred changes to Orleans Marina and South Shore Harbor slip leases (5-3)
• Approved resolution requesting legislative support for 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Funding (Unanimous)
• Approved Airport Committee Minutes from Feb 20, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Legal Committee Minutes from Jan 18 and Feb 29, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Full Board Minutes from Feb 29, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Referred RFP for 406 South Roadway back to Commercial Real Estate committee for vetting

Lakefront Management Authority

The board is meeting to vote on a terminal lease and two legal settlements regarding Orleans Marina boathouses. The body will also review a lease transfer and a contract change order for roofing work.

• Lease with GCR, Inc. d/b/a Tadera for Suite 105 at $21,603.60 per annum
• Settlement of claims by Dr. Richard L. Rubin, et al, regarding Orleans Marina Boathouse No. W-18
• Settlement of claims by H. Darren Alcus regarding Orleans Marina Boathouse Site No. W-17
• Lease transfer of Orleans Marina Boathouse N-23 to Celso Eric Hernandez for $30,000
• Change Order #1 for Roof Tech, LLC in the amount of $4,191.75

Lakefront Management Authority

The board is voting on several DOTD grants for an airport pump station project and reservoir pumps. Other agenda items include a contract change order for marina pier repairs and a tree trimming contract for New Basin Canal Park.

• DOTD Grants H.015895 ($184,511.00), H.015732 ($1,196,056.00), and H.015894 ($238,417.00) for airport pump station and reservoir projects
• Change Order #1 for Anders Construction, Inc. for South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair Project in the amount of $41,780.00
• Tree trimming contract for New Basin Canal Park with A Perfect Cut Tree, Inc. not to exceed $38,645.00
• Revised lease for Suite 6510 in the Lake Vista Community Center with Immaculate Touch Hair Studio, LLC
• Consulting agreement with Edgewater Resources, LLC to assess South Shore Harbor and Orleans Marinas

The Board approved a consulting contract with Edgewater Resources, LLC to assess and improve marina performance. It also accepted three DOTD grants for an airport pump station project and approved several maintenance contracts. Additionally, the Board permitted tenants to procure their own property and flood insurance.

• Approved consulting agreement with Edgewater Resources, LLC for marina assessment (not to exceed $80,000 plus $3,500 travel)
• Accepted DOTD Grant H.015895 for $184,511.00 for airport pump station project
• Accepted DOTD Grant H.015732 for $1,196,056.00 for airport pump station project
• Accepted DOTD Grant H.015894 for $238,417.00 for reservoir pumps
• Approved permitting tenants to procure their own property and flood insurance
• Approved $41,780.00 change order for South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair Project
• Approved $38,645.00 contract with A Perfect Cut Tree, Inc. for tree trimming in New Basin Canal Park
• Approved revised lease start date of February 1, 2024 for Immaculate Touch Hair Studio, LLC