Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
11 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple motions to establish dedicated accounts for levee maintenance, inspections, and elevation projects. The agenda also includes decisions on insurance renewals and various engineering and construction contracts.
- Establishment of a $32 million account to fund raising HSDRRS Levees in New Orleans East
- Establishment of a $13.5 million account for the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Project
- $1,319,499 contract with Kostmayer Construction, LLC for floodgate sandblasting and repair
- Establishment of an $11.7 million EJLD account to fund raising HSDRRS levees
- Adoption of 2021 millage rates for the Orleans Levee District
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East Board will vote on several motions, including a $212,708.83 contract amendment for replacing a deteriorated Orleans Marina sheetpile bulkhead, a cooperative endeavor agreement for mutual aid with Jefferson Parish, and adoption of an updated purchasing policy. The board will also discuss establishing reserve accounts for future Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System costs and hear a presentation on the New Orleans Lakefront Airport flood protection feasibility study.
- Motion to authorize Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for mutual aid with Jefferson Parish
- Motion to adopt Updated/Revised Purchasing Policy dated October 15, 2020
- Discussion of establishing reserve accounts for future HSDRRS costs
- Motion to authorize Amendment No. 2 to Task Order 30-07-01 with Linfield, Hunter and Junius, Inc. for Orleans Marina sheetpile bulkhead replacement, not-to-exceed $212,708.83
- Presentation on New Orleans Lakefront Airport Flood Protection Feasibility Study by ARCADIS
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss tax assessments for the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District and budget revisions. The body is also reviewing funding requests for levee projects through the State of Louisiana Capital Outlay Program for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
- Adoption of millage rates and assessments for Tax Year 2020 for Lake Borgne Basin Levee District
- Revised Lake Borgne Basin Levee District Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020
- Amendment to Task Order 30-07-01 with Linfield, Hunter and Junius, Inc. for $82,520.15 for Orleans Marina Seepage Repair Phase I and II
- Task order to HNTB for $122,532.84 for design and bidding assistance for GIWW Surge Barrier east closure gate tripping dolphins
- Funding requests to the State of Louisiana Capital Outlay Program for East Jefferson, Lake Borgne Basin, and Orleans Levee Districts
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing to consider adjusting millage rates for the East Jefferson Levee District. The meeting also includes decisions on land exchanges, property sales, and multiple engineering task orders.
- Public hearing regarding adjusted millage rates for the East Jefferson Levee District
- Amendment to Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. task order for $65,080 for runoff control improvements
- Task order to Tetra Tech for levee certification at a cost not to exceed $149,106
- Task order to Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. for pump station trash screen replacement up to $230,917.13
- Approval of land exchange involving 6926 Bellaire Drive and 6780 Bellaire Drive
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss engineering service extensions and specific project task orders. The agenda also includes the introduction of a new commissioner and updates from the Lakefront Management Authority.
- Task order with Digital Engineering for Franklin Avenue Fire Protection System Improvements ($118,483)
- Task order with Meyer Engineers for Franklin Avenue Warehouse Office Renovations ($225,054)
- One-year extension of ID-IQ contracts for Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services
- One-year extension of ID-IQ contracts for Surveying Services
- One-year extension of ID-IQ contracts for Civil Engineering Services
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East is meeting to elect officers and approve several administrative and engineering contracts. The board will discuss funding for pump rehabilitation in St. Bernard Parish and grass cutting services for levee districts.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for up to $4,000,000.00 for pump rehabilitation in St. Bernard Parish
- Grass cutting contract for Rotolo Consultants in Orleans Levee District for $147,813.00
- Grass cutting contract for Holliday Construction in Lake Borgne Basin Levee District for $111,492.00
- Change Order No. 2 for Cycle Construction regarding Violet Canal North Realignment – Phase I Project for $161,130.06
- Selection of The New Orleans Advocate and St. Bernard Voice as Official Journals
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East is meeting virtually to address time-sensitive administrative and engineering matters. The board will consider insurance for canal closures and design work for the GIWW Bypass Gate.
- Property Insurance for Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps from Starr Tech for $302,040
- Task Order with Tetra Tech, Inc. not to exceed $173,083 for GIWW Bypass Gate alternate closures design
- Adoption of the 2020 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
- Temporary moratorium on oil, gas & mineral lease obligations for Leases No. 21385, 21825, and 21826
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East will hold a virtual meeting due to COVID-19. Key actions include voting on a $10.5 million contract for Lakeshore Drive seawall erosion control paving, approving the combined FY2021 budget, and adopting emergency measures related to the coronavirus pandemic. The board will also consider increasing legal funding for a class action lawsuit and authorizing mutual aid agreements.
- Motion to award $10,495,752.60 contract to Kort's Construction for Lakeshore Drive Improvements Seawall Area Erosion Control Paving Project Reach 3A
- Motion to approve combined Fiscal Year 2021 Budget for FPA East and constituent levee districts
- Motion to increase legal services funding by $50,000 to $200,000 for Burglass and Tankersley in class action lawsuit Joseph Robert v State of Louisiana
- Motion to adopt emergency powers resolution and employee leave policy relative to COVID-19 crisis
- Motion to authorize mutual aid agreements with state and local entities in Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Board is reviewing several engineering and operations items. These include authorizing bids for grass cutting services and approving multiple task orders for inspection, design, and construction administration.
- $4,011,608 contract with Cycle Construction Company, LLC, for 17th Street Canal erosion mitigation
- Advertisement for bids for grass cutting from I-10 to GIWW and Levees LPV 145 through LPV 149
- $136,094 task order with Meyer Engineers, LTD, for inspection services at 17th Street Canal
- $124,800 agreement extension with Atkins North America, Inc. for inspection services
- $99,673.59 task order with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. for Floodgate Painting Project design
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will consider authorizing a $10,495,752.60 contract for the Lakeshore Drive Improvements Seawall Area Erosion Control Paving Project Reach 3A. They will also hear a presentation on the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity General Re-Evaluation Report and consider a contract for the Violet Canal North Realignment Phase I project. Additionally, the board will enter executive session to discuss several lawsuits, including litigation with St. Bernard Parish over drainage and pumping responsibilities.
- Motion to authorize $10,495,752.60 contract with Kort’s Construction Services for Lakeshore Drive Improvements Seawall Area Erosion Control Paving Project Reach 3A
- Motion to authorize contract for Violet Canal North Realignment – Phase I Project (bids opened Jan 14)
- Presentation on Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity General Re-Evaluation Report with Integrated Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- Motion to adopt Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Audit Report
- Executive session on litigation: Henry Schlorff v. Digital Engineering, TKTMJ v. SLFPAE, and St. Bernard Parish v. Lake Borgne Basin Levee District
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
This agenda lists the scheduled board and committee meetings for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East for October, November, and December 2020. The December board and committee meetings are cancelled. The document is purely procedural, containing no substantive items for discussion or decision.
- October 15 board meeting hosted by Lake Borgne Basin Levee District
- November 19 board meeting hosted by Orleans Levee District
- December board and committee meetings cancelled