Lakefront Management Authority public meetings in 2025

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will hold a regular meeting to elect board officers for 2026, approve a lease with State Representative Candace Newell for airport office space, and authorize an $88,000 engineering contract for fuel farm upgrades at New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Several committee reports are deferred.

• Motion to elect officers for 2026 (one-year terms starting Jan 1, 2026)
• Lease with State Rep. Candace Newell for Suite 149 at Lakefront Airport (one-year term)
• Lease amendment with Skyborne, LLC to extend hangar construction deadlines with increased rent
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with New Orleans Aviation Board to accept a donated ARFF fire truck
• Contract with Infinity Engineering Consultants for fuel farm upgrades, not to exceed $88,000

The board re-elected its current officers by acclamation for 2026 and approved several airport-related leases and agreements. A contract for fuel farm engineering services was approved, and the board decided to move discussions regarding organized sports at Tourmaline Park to the Recreation Committee.

• Re-elected Anthony Richard (Chair), Carlos Williams (Vice-Chair), and Howard Rodgers (Secretary) for 2026 terms
• Approved one-year lease for Rep. Candace Newell for Suite 149 in the Terminal
• Approved lease amendment for Skyborne, LLC to extend hangar construction deadlines in exchange for a rental rate increase
• Authorized Executive Director to enter agreement with New Orleans Aviation Board to accept a donated ARFF Fire Truck
• Approved $88,000 contract with Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC for Fuel Farm Upgrades Project
• Approved 2026 LMA Meeting Schedule as amended
• Tabled discussion on organized sports at Tourmaline Park to the Recreation Committee

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority is meeting to vote on several DOTD grants and contract amendments. The board will discuss expanding permitted uses for two restaurant leases and setting rental rates for the Lake Vista Community Center.

• DOTD Grant H.016539 for Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation in the sum of $215,450.00
• DOTD Grant H.016566 for Runway Incursion Mitigation in the sum of $17,945.00
• Contract amendment for Del Sol Consulting, Inc. for FEMA disaster recovery services with an annual budget of $100,000.00
• Lease amendments for Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar and The Blue Crab to allow Live Entertainment and Outdoor Live Entertainment
• Rental rates for Lake Vista Community Center Upper Hall: $100.00 per meeting and $150.00 per hour for special events

The Lakefront Management Authority approved lease amendments allowing live and outdoor entertainment for Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar and The Blue Crab. The board also approved several DOTD grants for airport improvements and a contract extension for disaster recovery services.

• Approved DOTD Grant H.016566 for Runway Incursion Mitigation of $17,945.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved DOTD Grant H.016539 for Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation of $215,450.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension for Del Sol Consulting, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Management Services with an annual budget of $100,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vehicles from Southeast Flood Protection Authority for $65,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for Tides, L.L.C. (Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar) to include Live Entertainment and Outdoor Live Entertainment (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for Lakeview Landings, L.L.C. (The Blue Crab) to include Live Entertainment and Outdoor Live Entertainment (Unanimous)
• Approved rental rates for Lake Vista Community Center Upper Hall: $100.00 per group meeting and $150.00 per hour for special events (Unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider three new business items: a five-year lease with Belle Chase Marine, LLC for mooring a vessel on the New Basin Canal at $50,382.56 annual rent; approval to auction surplus movable property; and a $77,311 contract with Smith Construction Co. for Bastian Mitchell Hangar interior repairs. All committee reports are deferred.

• Lease with Belle Chase Marine, LLC for land and water bottoms on the New Basin Canal, 5-year term starting Nov 1, 2025, $50,382.56 annual rent, CPI-adjusted option term, personal guaranty by Gordon Konrad
• Contract with Smith Construction Co. for Bastian Mitchell Hangar Interior Repairs, not-to-exceed $77,311
• Motion to approve auction of surplus movable property under Louisiana law

The board approved a five-year lease with Belle Chasse Marine, LLC for vessel mooring and a contract for interior repairs at the Bastian Mitchell Hangar. The authority also authorized the auction of surplus movable property.

• Approved 5-year lease with Belle Chasse Marine, LLC for New Basin Canal mooring at $50,382.56 annual rent
• Approved auction of surplus movable property
• Approved $77,311.00 contract with Smith Construction Co. for Bastian Mitchell Hangar Interior Repairs Project
• Approved September 25, 2025 Full Board Minutes
• Approved September 16, 2025 Airport Committee Minutes
• Approved August 28, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will vote on several leases for terminal and community center spaces, approve a five-year capital improvement plan for the airport, and amend the employee handbook. Public comments are limited to two minutes.

• Lease with AMR Global Holdings for Suite 244 in the Terminal: $20,460/year, one-year term with three one-year renewal options
• Lease with Junius Ship Shape, Inc.: $26,542.60/year, five-year term with one five-year renewal option
• Lease with Immaculate Touch Hair Studio for Suite 6510 in Lake Vista Community Center: $20,160/year plus $75/month water
• Approval of New Orleans Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2030
• Amendment to extend deadline for Boathouse and Covered Boat Slip lease offers through September 28, 2027

The Board approved the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2030, focusing on drainage, field signs, and lights. Several commercial leases were approved for the airport terminal, Lake Vista Community Center, and marina property. The Board also adopted amendments to the employee handbook and extended a deadline for boathouse lease applications.

• Approved 2026-2030 New Orleans Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved one-year lease with AMR Global Holdings, LLC for Suite 244 ($20,460 annual rent)
• Approved five-year lease with Junius Ship Shape, Inc. ($26,542.60 annual rent)
• Approved one-year lease with Immaculate Touch Hair Studio L.L.C for Suite 6510 ($20,160 annual rent)
• Approved amendments to Employee Handbook regarding performance management, parental leave, and benefits
• Approved extension of deadline to September 28, 2027, for Boathouse and Covered Boat Slip lease offers
• Approved August 28, 2025, meeting minutes

Lakefront Management Authority

The board will consider lease agreements for the McDermott and Delgado hangars at New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Members will also review grant acceptances and a contract amendment for disaster recovery services.

• Lease of former Delgado Hangar to Commemorative Air Force
• Increase of annual fee for Del Sol Consulting, Inc. by $60,000.00 for FEMA projects
• Acceptance of $864,266.00 grant for Airport Pump Station Improvements Project
• Acceptance of $10,306.58 grant for 2025 GA Maintenance Reimbursement Program
• Approval of 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Projects Request

The Board approved new lease agreements for the McDermott and Delgado hangars and accepted two DOTD aviation grants. It also increased a disaster recovery consulting fee and established a new legal cost reimbursement policy.

• Approved amended McDermott Hangar lease with Flightline Ground, Inc. (All in favor)
• Approved Delgado Hangar lease with Commemorative Air Force with graduated rent (All in favor)
• Approved $60,000 fee increase for Del Sol Consulting, Inc. (All in favor)
• Accepted $10,306.58 GA Maintenance Reimbursement grant (All in favor)
• Accepted $864,266.00 Airport Pump Station Improvements grant (All in favor)
• Approved policy requiring reimbursement for legal services incurred by LMA (All in favor)
• Approved 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Projects Request (All in favor)

Lakefront Management Authority

The New Orleans Lakefront Management Authority Board will consider approving a $1,698,471.00 contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC for the Phase Two Taxiway Bravo Remediation Project at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. The contract is conditioned on receiving grant funding from the FAA and LADOTD. The meeting also includes public comments and a scheduled next meeting on August 21, 2025.

• Motion to approve $1,698,471.00 contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC for Taxiway Bravo Remediation Phase Two
• Contract conditioned on FAA and LADOTD grant funding
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Next board meeting set for Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Lakefront Management Authority

The Board will consider a contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC for the Phase Two Taxiway Bravo Remediation Project. The project's funding is conditioned on grants from the FAA and LADOTD.

• Contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC for $1,698,471.00
• Phase Two Taxiway Bravo Remediation Project at New Orleans Lakefront Airport

The board deferred a contract for the Phase Two Taxiway Bravo Remediation Project at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport after a bidder filed a protest. A special board meeting and airport committee meeting were scheduled for July 29, 2025, to review legal opinions and written explanations.

• Deferred contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC for $1,698,471.00 (All in favor)
• Approved June 26, 2025, Full Board Minutes (All in favor)
• Adopted meeting agenda (All in favor)
• Scheduled Special Airport Committee meeting for July 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM
• Scheduled Special Board meeting for July 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider 19 items, including three 20-year hangar leases at Lakefront Airport with Flightline Ground, Inc., and multiple trash and debris removal contracts with Employment Development Services, Inc. for Lakeshore Drive, the New Basin Canal Park, Lakefront Airport, and the marinas. The board will also vote on professional service contracts for engineering, architecture, and surveying, as well as a lease for a photography studio in the Lake Vista Community Center.

• Three 20-year hangar leases (McDermott, former National Guard, Williams) at Lakefront Airport with Flightline Ground, Inc.
• Trash pick-up contract for Lakeshore Drive six days per week, FY2026, with Employment Development Services, Inc.
• Lease of Suite 6505 in Lake Vista Community Center to Pat Garin Photographer, LLC for 5 years at $18,936/year.
• Broker Services Agreement with McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. for insurance consulting, not to exceed $47,000.
• Indefinite delivery/quantity contracts for engineering, architectural, and surveying services, each up to $100,000 or $75,000.

The Lakefront Management Authority approved five trash and debris removal contracts with Employment Development Services, Inc. and three 20-year hangar leases with Flightline Ground, Inc. The board also authorized several professional service contracts and a photography studio lease.

• Approved five trash removal contracts with Employment Development Services, Inc. for Lakeshore Drive, New Basin Canal Park, Special Events, Lakefront Airport, and Marinas
• Approved 20-year leases of McDermott, former National Guard, and Williams hangars to Flightline Ground, Inc.
• Approved 5-year lease of Lake Vista Community Center Suite 6505 to Pat Garin Photographer, LLC for $18,936.00 annually
• Approved as-needed security agreement with Lofton Security Services, Inc. for Orleans and South Shore Harbor Marinas
• Approved Broker Services Agreement with McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. with a fee not to exceed $47,000.00
• Authorized procurement of multiple insurance policies including Airport Owner/Operator and Marina Liability
• Approved various as-needed professional engineering, architectural, and land surveying contracts with budgets up to $100,000.00 each
• Selected New Orleans Advocate as the Official Journal for a one-year term

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will discuss identifying additional revenue sources for the airport. Committee reports on airport, marina, legal, and finance matters are deferred. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025.

• Discussion on identifying additional LMA revenue sources
• Airport Committee report deferred
• Marina Committee report deferred
• Legal Committee report deferred
• Finance Committee report deferred

The board held a discussion on identifying additional revenue sources, including airport remodels, new amenities at SSH, and commercial development. The Joint Recreation and Commercial Real Estate Committee approved a boathouse transfer.

• Approved transfer of boathouse N-5 with a 5% transfer fee of $10,925.00
• Adopted meeting agenda

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider a report on flood protection impacts at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. The board is also deciding on a surplus property donation and a lease amendment.

• Acceptance of flood protection impact report by The Hackett Group LLC
• Donation of a surplus fire truck to the Fort Pike Fire Protection Department
• Lease amendment for Robichaux Law Firm L.L.C. (Suite 230) to change term and reduce square footage
• Executive session regarding Lakefront Management Authority v. The Lathan Company, Inc. and The Guarantee Company of North America USA

The board accepted a flood wall report from The Hackett Group and directed the Executive Director to provide it to the S.E. LA Flood Protection Authority East. Other actions included approving a fire truck donation and a lease amendment for a law firm. The board also reviewed financial reports showing the airport and South Shore Harbor are losing money.

• Accepted Hackett Group flood protection report and directed its submission to S.E. LA Flood Protection Authority East (Passed; Commissioner Carr abstained)
• Approved donation of a surplus fire truck to Fort Pike Fire Protection Department (Passed)
• Approved lease amendment for Robichaux Law Firm L.L.C. to change term and reduce square footage (Passed)
• Approved March 18, 2025 Airport Minutes (Passed)
• Approved March 19, 2025 Special Legal Minutes (Passed)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider approving a 10-year lease extension with Air Cover 1 Condominium Association, including a $255,830.82 payment for improvements. The board will also vote on a $192,700 contract for the Lake Vista Community Center roof replacement and a $210,839 contract for the Bastian Mitchell Hangar roof replacement. Additionally, the 2025-2026 operational and capital budgets are up for approval.

• Lease amendment with Air Cover 1 Condominium Association: 10-year extension with two 10-year renewal options, $255,830.82 for improvements, 5% transfer fee on hangar unit sales, and $5,247 annual rent adjusted by CPI every five years.
• Contract with Roofing Solutions LLC for $192,700 for Lake Vista Community Center Roof Replacement Project.
• Contract with Roof Technologies, Inc. for $210,839 for New Orleans Lakefront Airport Bastian Mitchell Hangar Roof Replacement Project.
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Operational Budget and 2025-2026 Capital Project's Budget.
• Executive session to discuss litigation: Lakefront Management Authority v. J&J Partners, L.L.C., No. 2020-8075.

The board approved the 2025-2026 Operational and Capital Project budgets. It also authorized two roof replacement contracts and a lease extension for the Air Cover 1 Condominium Association.

• Approved lease extension for Air Cover 1 Condominium Association, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $192,700.00 contract with Roofing Solutions LLC for Lake Vista Community Center Roof Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $210,839.00 contract with Roof Technologies, Inc. for New Orleans Lakefront Airport Bastian Mitchell Hangar Roof Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Operational Budget and 2025-2026 Capital Project's Budget (unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will vote on a one-year office lease for the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Terminal. The board will also consider adopting revised lease agreements for marina slips at the Orleans and South Shore Harbor Marinas.

• Lease with The Tobler Company, L.L.C. for Suites 225A and 229 at $20,739.00 annually
• Revised and Restated Marina Slip Lease Agreement for Orleans and South Shore Harbor Marinas
• Revised and Restated Covered Slip Lease Agreement for South Shore Harbor Marina

The Board approved a one-year lease for The Tobler Company, L.L.C. at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Terminal. Additionally, the Board adopted revised and restated lease agreements for both the Orleans and South Shore Harbor Marinas.

• Approved lease with The Tobler Company, L.L.C. for Suites 225A and 229 at $20,739.00 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved Revised and Restated Marina Slip Lease Agreement for Orleans and South Shore Harbor Marinas (Unanimous)
• Approved Revised and Restated Covered Slip Lease Agreement for South Shore Harbor Marina (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved January 30, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider increasing its legal budget from $300,000 to $480,000 for the current fiscal year. The board will also vote on amendments to two legal services contracts, raising one to $250,000 and another to $110,000. A motion to reschedule the January 23 meeting to January 30 is also on the agenda.

• Amendment to legal contract with David Jefferson Dye, L.L.C. to increase budget to $250,000
• Amendment to legal contract with Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Egan, L.L.C. to increase budget to $110,000
• Increase of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Legal Budget from $300,000 to $480,000
• Motion to reschedule January 23, 2025 board meeting to January 30, 2025

The board approved increasing the total legal budget and amending two professional legal services contracts to cover ongoing cases. These increases were funded by decreasing the Capital Projects budget for pavement markings, sign replacement, and shelters. The board also approved rescheduling a previous meeting date.

• Approved increasing total FY 2024-2025 Legal Budget from $300,000 to $480,000 (passed with one objection)
• Approved amending David Jefferson Dye, L.L.C. contract to a sum not to exceed $250,000 (passed with one objection)
• Approved amending Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Egan, L.L.C. contract to a sum not to exceed $110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling the January 23, 2025 meeting to January 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2024 Nomination Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2024 Full Board Meeting minutes (passed with one abstention)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority is meeting to vote on a vessel mooring lease and a construction contract for hangar repairs. The board will also consider the auction of surplus movable property.

• Lease with Belle Chase Marine, LLC for New Basin Canal land and water bottoms at $50,382.56 annual rent
• Contract with Smith Construction Co. for Bastian Mitchell Hangar Interior Repairs Project not-to-exceed $77,311.00
• Auction of surplus movable property owned by the Lakefront Management Authority