Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors public meetings in 2021

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Development Committee and Executive Committee will review new project requests for drainage and school recovery. The meeting also includes a request for final approval of hurricane recovery revenue bonds for St. John the Baptist School Board.

• East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Project, Series 2021 — NTE $3,590,000
• Terrebonne Parish School Recovery Project, Series 2022 — NTE $200,000,000
• St. John the Baptist School Board Project Hurricane Recovery Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 — NTE $30,000,000

The Executive Committee granted final approval for $30 million in revenue bonds for hurricane recovery projects. The board also accepted preliminary requests for drainage and school projects and approved the 2022 budget.

• Approved final request for St. John the Baptist School Board Hurricane Recovery Project NTE $30M (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Budget including 4% salary increase and $1,600 annual auto allowance increase for Executive Director (unanimous)
• Accepted preliminary request for East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Project NTE $3.59M (unanimous)
• Accepted preliminary request for Terrebonne Parish School Recovery Projects NTE $200M (unanimous)
• Accepted technical amendment request for City of Baker School District (unanimous)
• Accepted November 30, 2021 budget report (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's report (unanimous)
• Accepted November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Louisiana Community Development Authority's Development and Executive Committees meet to consider a $3.2 billion bond for the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation, a $15 million bond for American Biocarbon, and a technical amendment for General Health System. The Executive Committee will also vote on final approval for the Lafourche Parish Hurricane Ida Recovery Project, Series 2021, with a request to waive State Bond Commission approval.

• New project: Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation Project/ELL, Series 2022A — up to $3,200,000,000
• New project: American Biocarbon CT, LLC Project, Series 2021 — up to $15,000,000
• Technical amendment: American Biocarbon CT, LLC Project, Series 2021
• Technical amendment: General Health System Project, Series 2011
• Final approval: Lafourche Parish Hurricane Ida Recovery Project, Series 2021 (waiver of State Bond Commission approval requested)

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Executive Committee accepted preliminary requests for a $3.2 billion utility restoration project and a $15 million biorefinery project. The board also granted final approval for an $11 million Lafourche Parish hurricane recovery project contingent on State Bond Commission approval.

• Approved minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting
• Accepted October 31, 2021 budget report
• Accepted preliminary request for Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation Project (NTE $3,200,000,000.00)
• Accepted preliminary request for American Biocarbon CT, LLC Project (NTE $15,000,000)
• Approved technical amendment for American Biocarbon CT, LLC Project to allow escrow closing
• Approved technical amendment for General Health System Project, Series 2011 to ratify trust indenture
• Approved waiver and final request for Lafourche Parish Hurricane Ida Recovery Project (NTE $11,000,000) contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Approved Executive Director's report

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Development and Executive Committees will consider new project requests for bond projects in Livingston, Lafourche, and St. John the Baptist Parishes. The meeting also includes requests for final approval on several large-scale projects, including a $50,000,000 portfolio project.

• Patriot Services Group Louisiana Portfolio Project, Series 2021 — NTE $50,000,000
• St. John the Baptist Parish School Recovery Project — NTE $30,000,000
• Lafourche Parish Hurricane Ida Recovery Project, Series 2021 — NTE $11,000,000
• St. Bernard Parish GOMESA Project, Series 2021 — NTE $9,250,000
• Livingston Parish North Park Revenue Refunding Bonds Project — NTE $8,000,000

The Executive Committee approved final bond requests for multifamily housing in four cities and infrastructure projects in Bossier City, St. Bernard Parish, and Livingston Parish. The board also granted preliminary approvals for hurricane recovery projects in Lafourche and St. John the Baptist Parishes.

• Approved final request for Patriot Services Group Louisiana Portfolio Project multifamily housing bonds NTE $50,000,000
• Approved final request for City of Bossier City Revenue Refunding Bonds NTE $125,000,000 (contingent on State Bond Commission approval)
• Approved final request for St. Bernard Parish GOMESA Project revenue bonds NTE $9,250,000 (contingent on State Bond Commission approval)
• Approved final request for Livingston Parish North Park Revenue Refunding Bonds NTE $8,000,000
• Approved preliminary request for St. John the Baptist Parish School Recovery Project NTE $30,000,000 (contingent on School Board approval)
• Approved preliminary request for Lafourche Parish Hurricane Ida Recovery Project NTE $11,000,000
• Approved preliminary request for Livingston Parish North Park project NTE $8,000,000
• Approved technical amendments for Calcasieu Parish School Recovery, The COVE at NOLA, and Copper Ridge & Magnolia Trace projects

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Louisiana Community Development Authority's Development Committee and Executive Committee meet to consider new project requests, including a $125,000,000 bond for the City of Bossier City and an $8,000,000 bond for Livingston Parish North Park. The Executive Committee will also vote on final approval for the St. Louis High School Project ($10,000,000) and the City of Lake Charles Project ($20,000,000). Technical amendments for the Algiers Development District and City of Crowley projects are also on the agenda.

• City of Bossier City Project, Series 2021 — NTE $125,000,000
• Livingston Parish North Park Project, Series 2021 — NTE $8,000,000
• St. Louis High School Project, Series 2021 — NTE $10,000,000 (final approval)
• City of Lake Charles Project, Series 2021 — NTE $20,000,000 (final approval)
• Technical amendment requests for Algiers Development District and City of Crowley

The Executive Committee approved final project requests for St. Louis High School and the City of Lake Charles. The board also accepted preliminary requests for a natural gas program and Bossier City refunding bonds. Technical amendments for Algiers Development District and the City of Crowley were approved.

• Approved final request for St. Louis High School Project, Series 2021 NTE $10,000,000 (4-1)
• Approved final request for City of Lake Charles Project, Series 2021 NTE $20,000,000 (unanimous with one abstention)
• Accepted preliminary request for LCDA Natural Gas Program (unanimous)
• Accepted preliminary request for City of Bossier City project NTE $125,000,000 in taxable revenue refunding bonds (unanimous)
• Approved technical amendment for Algiers Development District Project Series 2012 to extend bond terms (unanimous)
• Approved technical amendment for City of Crowley Project Series 2021 to issue final $6,000,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted August 31, 2021 budget report (unanimous)
• Appointed 2021 Nominating Committee (unanimous)

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Development and Executive Committees of the Louisiana Community Development Authority will meet to consider two new project requests: the Algiers Development District Series 2021 (not to exceed $1,540,000) and the Patriot Services Group Louisiana Portfolio Project Series 2021 (not to exceed $50,000,000). The committees will also approve minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting and receive financial and budget reports. No technical amendment requests are listed.

• New project request: Algiers Development District, Series 2021 — NTE $1,540,000
• New project request: Patriot Services Group Louisiana Portfolio Project, Series 2021 — NTE $50,000,000
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2021
• Financial and budget report as of July 31, 2021 (Executive Committee)
• Investment report and Executive Director’s report (Executive Committee)

The Executive Committee accepted preliminary requests for multi-family housing bonds and a levee walking and bicycle path. The board also approved the July 2021 budget report and the investment report.

• Approved July 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Accepted July 31, 2021 budget report
• Accepted preliminary request for Algiers Development District walking and bicycle path (NTE $1,540,000)
• Accepted preliminary request for Patriot Services Group Louisiana Portfolio multi-family housing bonds (NTE $50,000,000)
• Accepted Investment Report
• Approved Executive Director's report

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Louisiana Community Development Authority will hold Development and Executive Committee meetings to approve minutes, review financials, and consider technical amendments. The main business is final approval of five bond projects totaling up to $94.1 million, including requests to waive rules for early approval before the State Bond Commission acts.

• Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission Project, Series 2021 — NTE $35,000,000 (waiver of rules requested)
• St. Bernard Parish GOMESA Project, Series 2021 — NTE $18,500,000 (waiver of rules requested)
• Jefferson Parish — East Bank Animal Shelter Project, Series 2021 — NTE $11,000,000 (waiver of rules requested)
• Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project, Series 2021B — NTE $25,000,000
• St. Martin Parish Project, Series 2021 — NTE $4,600,000

The Executive Committee approved final bond requests for projects in St. Martin, Jefferson, and Calcasieu parishes, as well as the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. The board also accepted technical amendments for the University of Louisiana Monroe and other projects.

• Approved final request for St. Martin Parish Project, Series 2021 (NTE $4,600,000)
• Approved final request for Jefferson Parish-East Bank Animal Shelter Project, Series 2021 (NTE $11,000,000) contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Approved final request for Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission Project, Series 2021 (NTE $35,000,000) contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Approved final request for Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project, Series 2021B (NTE $25,000,000)
• Approved technical amendment for Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission to increase issuance from $15,000,000 to $35,000,000
• Approved technical amendment for University of Louisiana Monroe Facilities, Inc. Project Revenue Bonds
• Approved technical amendment for Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project to issue third series of bonds (NTE $25,000,000)
• Accepted June 30, 2021 budget report

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Louisiana Community Development Authority's Development and Executive Committees meet to consider new project requests totaling $32.5 million, including a St. Bernard Parish GOMESA project and a Jefferson Parish animal shelter. The Executive Committee will also review financials and a final approval request for a City of Crowley project.

• St. Bernard Parish GOMESA Project, Series 2021 — not to exceed $18,500,000
• Jefferson Parish-East Bank Animal Shelter Project, Series 2021 — not to exceed $11,000,000
• City of Crowley, Series 2021 — not to exceed $3,000,000 (final approval request with waiver of rules)
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021
• Financials and budget report as of May 31, 2021

The Executive Committee accepted preliminary requests for coastal protection in St. Bernard Parish, an animal shelter in Jefferson Parish, and drainage improvements in Lake Charles. The committee also granted final approval for revenue refunding bonds for the City of Crowley, contingent on State Bond Commission approval.

• Accepted preliminary request for St. Bernard Parish GOMESA Project (NTE $18,500,000)
• Accepted preliminary request for Jefferson Parish East Bank Animal Shelter Project (Net $11,000,000)
• Accepted preliminary request for City of Lake Charles drainage project (NTE $20,000,000)
• Approved waiver request for City of Crowley to obtain final approval before State Bond Commission
• Approved final request for City of Crowley revenue refunding bonds (NTE $3,000,000) contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Approved May 31, 2021 budget report
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved Executive Director's report

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Development Committee and Executive Committee of the Louisiana Community Development Authority are meeting to consider new project requests for bond issuances, including a $15 million project for the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission, a $12 million technical amendment for Assumption Parish GOMESA, and several other financings. The committees will also review financial reports and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission, Series 2021 — NTE $15,000,000
• Assumption Parish GOMESA Project, Series 2021 — NTE $12,000,000 (technical amendment)
• St. Louis High School Project, Series 2021 — NTE $10,000,000
• St. Helena Parish School Board, Series 2021 — NTE $6,000,000 (contingent on board approval)
• St. Martin Parish Project, Series 2021 — NTE $4,600,000

The Executive Committee approved preliminary funding requests for five different projects totaling up to $38.6 million. The board also approved a budget report and two technical amendments regarding project administration.

• Approved preliminary request for St. Martin Parish Project, Series 2021 (NTE $4,600,000)
• Approved preliminary request for Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission, Series 2021 (NTE $15,000,000)
• Approved preliminary request for City of Crowley, Series 2021 (NTE $3,000,000)
• Approved preliminary request for Lake Charles Catholic High Schools, Inc. — St. Louis High School, Series 2021 (NTE $10,000,000)
• Approved preliminary request for St. Helena Parish School Board, Series 2021 (NTE $6,000,000), contingent on school board approval
• Approved technical amendment to replace Crews & Associates with Wells Fargo as Underwriter for Assumption Parish GOMESA Project
• Approved technical amendment to authorize a successor trustee for Goodwill Industries of North LA
• Accepted April 30, 2021 budget report

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Louisiana Community Development Authority's Development and Executive Committees meet jointly. The Development Committee has no new project requests but will consider a technical amendment for the Peoples of Bastrop, LLC Project up to $11.5 million. The Executive Committee will review financials and give final approval to four projects, including a $30 million school recovery project and a $12 million GOMESA project, with waiver of rules requests to expedite state bond commission approval.

• Technical amendment: Peoples of Bastrop, LLC Project, Series 2021 — NTE $11,500,000
• Final approval: City of Baker Utility System Project, Series 2021 — NTE $7,200,000
• Final approval: Vermilion Parish School Recovery Project, Series 2021 — NTE $30,000,000
• Final approval: Assumption Parish GOMESA Project, Series 2021 — NTE $12,000,000
• Waiver of rules requests for three projects to obtain final approval before State Bond Commission

The Executive Committee approved several bond requests for infrastructure and recovery projects, including a $30 million project for Vermilion Parish schools. The board also accepted the 2020 annual audit report and the March 2021 budget report.

• Approved $30M in revenue bonds for Vermilion Parish School Recovery Project
• Approved technical amendment for Peoples of Bastrop Project (NTE $11.5M taxable water revenue bonds), contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Approved final request for City of Baker Utility System Project (NTE $7.2M revenue and refunding bonds), contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Approved final request for Assumption Parish GOMESA Project (NTE $12M revenue bonds), contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Accepted Audit Report for year ending December 31, 2020
• Accepted March 31, 2021 budget report
• Approved March 2021 Executive Director's report
• Accepted minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Development Committee and Executive Committee of the Louisiana Community Development Authority are meeting to consider new project requests and technical amendments. The Executive Committee will also consider final approval for the Entergy Louisiana LLC Project, Series 2021, not to exceed $198,600,000. Other items include the City of Baker Combined Utility System Project ($7.2M), Assumption Parish GOMESA Project ($12M), Bossier Parish Public Improvement Project ($9M), and Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project ($40M). The committees will also approve minutes and receive financial reports.

• Entergy Louisiana LLC Project, Series 2021 — NTE $198,600,000 (final approval)
• City of Baker Combined Utility System Project, Series 2021 — NTE $7,200,000
• Assumption Parish GOMESA Project, Series 2021 — NTE $12,000,000
• Bossier Parish Public Improvement Project, Series 2021 — NTE $9,000,000
• Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project, Series 2021A — NTE $40,000,000

The Executive Committee approved preliminary funding requests for the City of Baker and Assumption Parish. The board also granted final approval for an Entergy Louisiana refunding project contingent on State Bond Commission approval. Technical amendments for Bossier and Calcasieu Parishes were accepted.

• Approved preliminary request for City of Baker Combined Utility System Project (NTE $7,200,000)
• Approved preliminary request for Assumption Parish GOMESA Project (NTE $12,000,000)
• Approved technical amendment for Bossier Parish Public Improvement Project (NTE $9,000,000)
• Approved technical amendment for Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project (NTE $40,000,000)
• Approved waiver of rules request for Entergy Louisiana LLC Project
• Approved final request for Entergy Louisiana, LLC Refunding Project (NTE $198,680,000) contingent on State Bond Commission approval
• Accepted January 31, 2021 budget report
• Approved Executive Director's report

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Louisiana Community Development Authority's Development and Executive Committees will meet to consider two new bond projects: up to $30 million for the Vermilion Parish School Restoration and up to $198.68 million for an Entergy Louisiana refunding. They will also discuss a technical amendment for the Ascension-St. James Airport project and receive an Executive Director's report. The meetings include approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Vermilion Parish School Restoration Project, Series 2021 — not to exceed $30,000,000
• Entergy Louisiana LLC Refunding Project, Series 2021 — not to exceed $198,680,000
• Technical amendment for Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority Project, Series 2020
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2021
• Financials and budget report as of January 31, 2021

The Executive Committee accepted preliminary financing requests for a school restoration project and an Entergy Louisiana refunding project. The committee also approved a technical amendment for an airport project and accepted the January 2021 budget report.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2021 meeting
• Accepted January 31, 2021 budget report
• Accepted preliminary request for Vermilion Parish School Restoration Project (NTE $30,000,000)
• Accepted preliminary request for Entergy Louisiana, LLC. Refunding Project (NTE $198,680,000) with fee policy waiver
• Approved technical amendment for Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority Project to change rate from 4.00% to 4.25%
• Approved Executive Director's report

Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Board of Directors

The Development and Executive Committees of the Louisiana Community Development Authority will meet on January 14, 2021. The agenda includes a technical amendment request for the Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project, Series 2020, not to exceed $100,000,000. No new project requests were submitted. The Executive Committee will also review financials and the budget report as of December 31, 2020.

• Technical amendment request: Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Project, Series 2020 — NTE $100,000,000
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2020 (Development Committee) and December 10, 2020 (Executive Committee)
• Financials and budget report as of December 31, 2020 (Executive Committee)
• Executive Director’s Report (Executive Committee)

The Executive Committee approved a technical amendment for the Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Revenue Bonds, Series 2020. The board also accepted the December 2020 budget report and the Executive Director's report.

• Approved technical amendment for Calcasieu Parish School Recovery Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 (Regions Bank as Trustee and Dunlap Fiore Law Firm as Issuer Counsel)
• Accepted December 31, 2020 budget report
• Approved Executive Director's report
• Accepted minutes from December 10, 2020 meeting