Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing on proposed millage rates for the Orleans Levee District, then vote to adopt adjusted rates for 2024. They will also consider awarding a $961,735 contract for the Lakeshore Drive – Bayou St. John Bridge Approaches Project and discuss a pending lawsuit. Presentations include an update on the Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps project.
- Public hearing and vote on 2024 millage rates for Orleans Levee District
- Contract award to Barriere Construction for $961,735.05 for Lakeshore Drive – Bayou St. John Bridge Approaches Project
- Discussion of lawsuit Joseph Robert et al. vs. State of Louisiana
- Presentation on Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps by USACE
- RFQ for architectural services for International Center for Storm Surge Barrier Research
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will vote on several contracts, including a $702,472 paving project and a $582,806 video inspection contract. They will also consider extending a public affairs contract at $15,000 per month and approving an MOU with the Lakefront Management Authority. Committee reports and public comments are also on the agenda.
- Motion to award $702,472 contract to Durr Heavy Construction for Outfall Canal Slope Paving Project
- Motion to authorize $582,806 task order with HNTB for video inspection of valves and culverts at 75 locations
- Motion to extend Mercury Public Affairs contract to Dec 31, 2024 at $15,000 per month
- Motion to approve updated MOU with Lakefront Management Authority for non-flood assets of Orleans Levee District
- Motion to prepare detailed presentation on PRONTO asset management software and Flowcentric
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will vote on motions including urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study upgrading the hurricane protection system to 200-year level and seeking a $500,000 federal appropriation. Also on the agenda: approval of a revised MOU with the Lakefront Management Authority for non-flood asset management, and authorization to auction surplus items. Presentations include cybersecurity and I-STORM activities.
- Motion to urge USACE to study 200-year protection upgrade and seek $500,000 federal appropriation
- Motion to approve revised MOU with Lakefront Management Authority for non-flood asset management
- Motion to authorize auction of surplus items by levee districts
- Presentation on cybersecurity by FBI Special Agent Joshua Morrow
- Presentation on I-STORM participation by FPA Complex Structures group
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will consider approving an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakefront Management Authority for managing non-flood assets of the Orleans Levee District. Also up for votes are a cooperative endeavor agreement with Jefferson Parish for CCTV cameras at the Bonnabel Boat Launch, several capital outlay requests for FY 2024-2025, and a change order for the Warehouse Office Renovations Project. An update on PCCP issues will be discussed.
- Motion to approve updated MOU with Lakefront Management Authority for Orleans Levee District non-flood assets
- Motion to approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for CCTV cameras at Bonnabel Boat Launch
- Motion to approve final Change Order ($86,571) for SLFPA-E Warehouse Office Renovations Project
- Motions to request state capital outlay funding for FPA and district projects for FY 2024-2025
- Update and discussion on PCCP issues
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East Board will consider a motion to increase the Regional Director's annual salary adjustment from 3% to 4%. The board will also hear a budget report from the Lakefront Management Authority and vote on resolutions to retain Fisher & Phillips LLP and Lane Law Group, LLC for legal services. No major flood protection projects or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely administrative.
- Motion to amend Resolution No. 07-20-23-05 to increase Regional Director salary adjustment from 3% to 4%
- Report by Lakefront Management Authority Executive Director on FY 2022-2023 Budget
- Resolution to retain Fisher & Phillips LLP for Louisiana Civil Service appeals and labor/employment litigation
- Resolution to retain Lane Law Group, LLC for insurance coverage litigation
- Public comments period
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will consider several new business items, including motions to approve annual salary adjustments for the Regional Director and Director of Engineering, and to retain outside legal counsel. Commissioners will also nominate and elect officers for a one-year term and hold an executive session to discuss pending lawsuits. The meeting includes introduction of a new commissioner and approval of previous minutes.
- Introduction of Commissioner Deborah M. Settoon and oath of office
- Motions to retain outside legal counsel (Fisher & Phillips LLP and Lane Law Group)
- Motion to approve annual salary adjustments for Regional Director and Director of Engineering
- Nomination and election of board officers for a one-year term
- Executive session to discuss five pending lawsuits
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the financial position of the Lakefront Management Authority and elect new officers for a one-year term. The meeting includes votes on several administrative resolutions and engineering contracts.
- Contract award of $504,154 to Cycle Construction Company, LLC, for the Hayne Boulevard Relief Well Project
- Contract for grass cutting services on 894 acres in the Orleans Levee District at an estimated annual cost of $208,750.00
- Budget approval not to exceed $25,000 for legal services from Burglass and Tankersley, LLC
- Selection of New Orleans Advocate and St. Bernard Voice as official journals
- Adoption of Louisiana Compliance Questionnaires for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing to consider levying additional or increased millage rates for the East Jefferson Levee District without further voter approval. Following the hearing, the board will meet to adopt the adjusted millage rate for 2023, retain legal counsel, and adopt the 2023 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. An update on the Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps project will be presented by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Public hearing on adjusted millage rates for East Jefferson Levee District
- Motion to adopt 2023 adjusted millage rate and roll forward to prior year's maximum
- Motion to retain Fisher & Phillips LLP for legal counsel and representation in labor and employment litigation
- Motion to adopt the 2023 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
- Update on status of Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps (PCCP) by Colonel Cullen A. Jones, USACE
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss tax year 2023 millage rates and assessments for properties in the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. The meeting also includes presentations regarding weather coordination and drainage operations in St. Bernard Parish.
- Adoption of 2023 millage rates and assessments for Lake Borgne Basin Levee District
- Presentation by National Weather Service meteorologist Lauren Nash
- Update on St. Bernard Parish drainage and pumping operations
- Presentation of plaques to recent retirees
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on the Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for the Flood Protection Authority, East Jefferson Levee District, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. The meeting includes a presentation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding pump status at the Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps.
- Approval of FY 2024 budgets for FPA, EJLD, OLD, and LBBLD
- Authorization to join the Louisiana Attorney General in litigation against FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0
- Authorization for mineral leases in Bohemia Spillway Tract 193
- Intergovernmental Agreement for the sale of three trucks to Lakefront Management Authority
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers update on Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps status
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East Board will consider several action items, including approval of an updated Purchasing Policy and three contracts: $124,700 for PTZ and CAT6 cameras at the IHNC Surge Barrier, $125,307 for pipe video inspection of culverts, and $121,875 for a levee slope paving project. The meeting also includes committee reports, public comments, and approval of previous minutes.
- Motion to approve updated Purchasing Policy dated February 16, 2023
- Motion to approve installation of PTZ and CAT6 cameras at IHNC Surge Barrier Sector Gate, Approach Ramp and Boat Launch by AT&T for $124,700.38
- Motion to authorize Task Order with HNTB for pipe video inspection of culverts at 11 locations (Phase IB) for $125,307.50
- Motion to award contract to Hard Rock Construction for Lake Borgne Basin Levee District Mississippi River Levee Slope Paving Project (No. L2770016) for $121,875
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will consider approving a $26,995,218.22 payment from the Orleans Levee District to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the local cost share of the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Project built before Hurricane Katrina. An update on federal initiatives for 200-year flood protection will also be presented. The meeting includes committee reports and public comment.
- Motion to approve $26,995,218.22 payment to Army Corps for pre-Katrina levee project cost share
- Update on federal initiatives including 200-year flood protection by Mercury Public Affairs
- Update on Human Resources recruitment and retention efforts
- Committee reports from Finance, Operations, Coastal and Technical, and Legal committees