Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board will consider approving an amendment to a task order with Witt O'Brien's LLC for Hurricane Ida disaster debris management monitoring, raising the not-to-exceed amount from $500,000 to $750,000. The board will also vote on renewing expiring insurance coverages and rescheduling the April 2022 regular meeting to April 20. Routine items include adopting the agenda, approving November meeting minutes, and hearing committee reports.
- Motion to approve amendment to Task Order with Witt O'Brien's LLC for Hurricane Ida debris monitoring, increasing cap from $500,000 to $750,000
- Motion to renew or extend expiring insurance coverages
- Motion to hold April 2022 regular board meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022
- No presentations scheduled
- Meeting location: New Orleans Lakefront Airport Terminal Building, second floor conference room
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss flood protection and administrative staffing. The body will vote on several contracts for debris management, canal erosion mitigation, and seawall improvements.
- Contract with MR Pittman Group for $3,912,745.00 for Orleans Marina – Seepage Repairs Phase III Bulkhead Replacement Project
- Task Order increase for Witt O’Brien’s, LLC for Hurricane Ida Disaster Debris Management Monitoring from $250,000 to $500,000
- Task Order increase of $63,181.47 for Design Engineering, Inc. for Lakeshore Drive Improvements Seawall Area Erosion Control Paving Project Reach 3A
- Change Order No. 2 for Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. for Orleans Avenue Canal Project riprap for up to $127,000.00
- Task Order with C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC for survey of Orleans, London and Seventh Street Outfall Canals for up to $125,680
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several engineering and operations contracts, including disaster debris services and facility improvements. The body will also discuss the hiring process for a Regional Director and request state funding for various levee district projects.
- Task Order with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for Hurricane Ida debris management not to exceed $4,000,000
- Task Order with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC for Hurricane Ida debris monitoring not to exceed $250,000
- Contract with Industrial & Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for $434,700.00 for Franklin Avenue Safehouse Improvements
- Change Order for Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. for $47,076.75 for Lakeshore Drive Improvements
- Extension of State Leases No. 21700 and 21701 for oil, gas, and other minerals from five to seven years
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a new policy requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees within its jurisdiction. The meeting also includes discussions on floodgate painting and repair project funding.
- Motion to name the East Jefferson Levee District Emergency Operations Center 'The Gary Lerouge Emergency Operations Center'
- Proposal for a policy requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for FPA and levee district employees
- Resolution regarding scheduling and management of East Jefferson and Orleans Levee District Police details
- Amendment to Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. Task Order No. 20-02-07 to increase the amount to $123,772.25 for floodgate painting
- Change Order of $118,732.71 for Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC. regarding Floodgate W-33 and E-07 repairs
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East Board will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider levying increased millage rates for the Orleans Levee District for tax year 2022. The board will also vote on resolutions regarding non-flood protection assets, a software agreement, and a temporary servitude for a Corps of Engineers seepage project.
- Adopt adjusted millage rates for Orleans Levee District for tax year 2022
- Resolution on position relative to non-flood protection assets managed by Lakefront Management Authority
- Ratify agreement with Pronto Solutions for asset management software
- Authorize RFQs for flood control structure repairs on a task-order basis
- Appropriate temporary servitude for Chad Phillip Blanchard property in St. Bernard Parish for seepage control
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will consider several actions, including a motion to permanently transfer all drainage and pumping operations in St. Bernard Parish to the parish government. They will also vote on sod placement contracts totaling over $300,000, a mutual aid agreement with the Sewerage and Water Board, and the selection of official journals. Additionally, the board will elect officers for a one-year term and recognize a retiring member.
- Transfer of drainage and pumping operations in St. Bernard Parish to St. Bernard Parish Government (item XIII.5)
- Contract with J.C. Cheek Contractors for sod placement in East Jefferson Levee District ($166,566.20)
- Contract with J.C. Cheek Contractors for sod placement in Orleans Levee District ($134,857.58)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Mutual Aid with Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
- Selection of official journals: The New Orleans Advocate and St. Bernard Voice
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 discussions on property divestment, emergency management plans, and various engineering contracts.
- Public hearing regarding adjusted millage rates for the East Jefferson Levee District
- Contract award to Baker Pile Driving and Site Work, LLC for $760,456.80 for sheet pile wall rehabilitation
- Change order to Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. up to $115,000.00 for Lakeshore Drive erosion control
- Contract award to Arc Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for $1,255,230.00 for fire protection improvements
- Task Order with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for $174,570.33 for 17th Street Canal erosion mitigation
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Board is considering the adoption of 2021 millage rates for the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. The meeting also includes motions to approve multiple engineering and operations contracts and updates to administrative policies.
- Adoption of 2021 millage rates and assessments for Lake Borgne Basin Levee District
- Renewal of PCCP property insurance with Starr Tech for $356,805
- Contract for Jefferson Parish Lakefront Levee Project in the amount of $321,416.50
- Contract for Pump Station 5 Bridge and Station Repairs in the amount of $217,500.00
- Financial consulting support from Robert Half Management Services not to exceed $185,000
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2022 budgets for the Flood Protection Authority, East Jefferson Levee District, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. The meeting also includes a vote on revisions to the FPA Investment Policy and the sale of surplus items via auction.
- FY 2022 Budget for Flood Protection Authority (FPA)
- FY 2022 Budget for East Jefferson Levee District (EJLD)
- FY 2022 Budget for Orleans Levee District (O.L.D.)
- FY 2022 Budget for Lake Borgne Basin Levee District (LBBLD)
- Selection of a vendor for asset management software
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and administrative items. The meeting includes motions to ratify a change order for the Lakeshore Drive project and award a new contract for Jefferson Parish Lakefront improvements.
- Ratification of $103,530 Change Order No. 3 for Lakeshore Drive Improvements Seawall Area Erosion Control Paving Project Reach 3A
- Contract award to Cycle Construction Company, LLC for $226,769.00 for Landside Runoff Control Improvements – Reach 1 Jefferson Parish Lakefront Project
- Resolution recognizing the contributions of Quentin D. Dastugue
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several engineering and operations contracts for levee and canal repairs. The agenda also includes a motion to seek matching funds for New Orleans Lakefront Airport flood protection.
- $3,124,152.00 contract for Orleans Avenue Canal erosion mitigation
- $1,694,000.00 contract for NASA-NOPSI Levee repair project
- $1,534,688.90 contract for Lakeshore Drive Complete Streets Reconfiguration Project
- $411,620.00 contract for Floodgate W-33 and E-07 Repair Project
- Authorization to pursue funding for New Orleans Lakefront Airport flood protection
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
This document provides the 2021 calendar of regular monthly board and committee meetings. It lists specific dates, hosting districts, and tentative meeting locations for the year.
- Monthly board meetings scheduled for January through December 2021
- September board/committee meeting is canceled
- Meetings hosted by Orleans Levee District, Lake Borgne Basin Levee District, or East Jefferson Levee District