Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 vote on amending its bylaws to change how certain executive staff are hired and fired. The proposed change would give the President sole authority to hire all unclassified employees except for four specific roles, which would require board approval for termination and salary adjustments. The board will also consider authorizing a request for qualifications for legal counsel. No engineering or operations items are on the agenda.
- Motion to amend bylaws to give President sole hiring authority for unclassified employees, except Administrative Assistant, Executive Counsel, Director of Engineering, and Regional Director
- Proposed change requires board majority vote to terminate those four positions
- Proposed change requires board approval for salary adjustments for those four positions
- Motion to authorize advertisement of a Request for Qualifications for Legal Counsel
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss police task force partnerships and legal counsel retention. Members are deciding on a public hearing to prohibit electric-assisted bicycles and scooters on All-Weather Access Roads and bike paths. The meeting includes a recap of Fiscal Year 2024 for the Lakefront Management Authority.
- Proposed public hearing to prohibit electric-assisted bicycles/scooters on All-Weather Access Roads (AWAR) and levee bike paths
- Motion to retain Burglass and Tankersley, LLC as special counsel for litigation (No. 2016-09374) for 2025
- Task Order for Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. for West Return Wall Rip Rap Maintenance Project design and bidding
- Memorandum of Understanding with US Marshals Service for the Fugitive Task Force
- Memorandum of Understanding with ATF for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Multi-Agency Task Force
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing on proposed 2025 millage rates for the Orleans Levee District, then meet to adopt those rates and roll them forward to the maximum allowed. Other business includes a cybersecurity presentation, a Lakefront Management Authority fiscal recap, and votes on legal counsel retention, a fleet vehicle policy, and disaster debris management contracts.
- Public hearing and vote to adopt adjusted 2025 millage rates for Orleans Levee District
- Motion to amend and restate resolution authorizing retention of Degan, Blanchard & Nash for litigation
- Motion to approve FPA Fleet Motor Vehicle Use Policy
- Motion to authorize contracts with DRC Emergency Services and CERES Environmental for Disaster Debris Management
- Executive session on police matters and investigative proceeding; possible action on recommendation
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider levying adjusted millage rates for the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District for tax year 2024. It will also vote on bylaw amendments, a fleet vehicle policy, retaining two law firms, and memoranda of understanding with federal law enforcement for task force participation. Other items include capital outlay requests and selecting an architect for a storm surge research facility.
- Adopt adjusted millage rates for Lake Borgne Basin Levee District for tax year 2024
- Retain Fisher & Phillips for civil service appeals and labor litigation (July 2024–June 2025)
- Retain Lane Law Group for insurance coverage matters (July 2024–June 2025)
- Approve MOU with U.S. Marshals Service for Orleans Levee District Police participation in Fugitive Task Force
- Select architectural firm for International Center for Storm Surge Barrier Research, Public Education and Satellite Maintenance Facility
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the adjusted millage rate for 2024, rolling it forward to the maximum allowed without voter approval. They will also consider a pay adjustment for the Director of Engineering and approve RFQs for construction materials testing and facility support services.
- Adopt adjusted millage rate for 2024 on all East Jefferson Levee District property
- Motion to approve annual pay adjustment for the FPA Director of Engineering
- Approve RFQs for Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services (ID-IQ contracts)
- Approve RFQs for Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical and Facility Support Services (ID-IQ contracts)
- Update on police pay
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on contracts for switchgear upgrades and warehouse exhaust fan replacement. The meeting also includes decisions on annual pay adjustments for the Regional Director, Executive Counsel, and Director of Engineering.
- Contract with Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC for 17th Street Canal PCCP switchgear upgrade: $2,011,411.00
- Contract with Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC for London Avenue PCCP switchgear upgrade: $1,551,079.00
- Contract with AHG Services, LLC for Franklin Avenue Warehouse Exhaust Fan Replacement Project: $739,685
- Proposed requirement for Board approval of Commissioner international travel
- Annual pay adjustments for Regional Director, Executive Counsel, and Director of Engineering
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board will consider approving a $246,900 contract for the Orleans Marina Seepage Repairs Parking Lot Resurface Project and a settlement in the Jevin Williams vs. Daniel Biggs litigation. The board will also receive an update on the Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps project and elect officers for the coming year.
- Motion to approve contract with Donahue Construction for $246,900 for Orleans Marina Seepage Repairs Parking Lot Resurface Project
- Motion to approve settlement of Jevin Williams vs. Daniel Biggs et al. litigation
- Presentation on Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps (PCCP) and East Jefferson Lakefront Levee Foreshore Protection by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Nomination and election of board officers for one-year term effective July 1, 2024
- Motion to adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaires for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates and engineering projects. The body is deciding on the sale of a former administration building and the adoption of a 2024 emergency management plan.
- Public sale of former EJLD Administration Building at 203 Plauche Court, Jefferson, LA
- Task order to N-Y Associates, Inc. for $273,092.00 for 40 Arpent Sheetpile Wall Rehabilitation Project Phase I
- Adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
- Retention of Burglass and Tankersley, LLC as special counsel for Robert, Joseph et al. v. State of Louisiana et al.
- Amendment to Board Bylaws regarding the President's delegation of appointing authority
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several engineering and operations items, including pump station upgrades and erosion mitigation. The agenda also includes a motion to approve the public sale of the former EJLD Administration Building.
- Contract for London Avenue Canal – North-West Erosion Mitigation Project with Vantage Contractors, LLC for $1,099,000.00
- Public sale of 203 Plauche Court, Jefferson, LA
- $868,506 contract with Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC for Orleans Avenue Canal PCCP pump station upgrades
- Purchase order of $183,900 to Fitness Expo for Franklin Facility equipment
- Scope approval for the IHNC Surge Barrier Multi Use Complex
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the Flood Protection Authority, East Jefferson Levee District, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. The agenda also includes a proposed $9 million payment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Approval of FY 2025 budgets for FPA, EJLD, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District
- Payment of $9,008,630.45 by the Orleans Levee District to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Public sale of the former EJLD Administration Building at 203 Plauche Court, Jefferson, LA
- Request for Qualifications for Debris Management and Disposal Services
- Project scope approval for the IH-NC Surge Barrier Multi Use Complex
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several engineering and administrative items, including a major contract for canal erosion mitigation. The meeting also includes motions to adopt new participation policies for individuals with ADA disabilities.
- $14,483,042.00 contract award to Cycle Construction Company, LLC for 17th Street Canal erosion mitigation
- $291,560.00 task order to Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for construction and inspection services
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for levee crown widening and path installation
- Letter of intent to fund 50 percent of the LPV 200-Year Level of Risk Reduction Study
- Adoption of new policies for electronic and public participation for persons with ADA disabilities
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
The board will vote on a resolution requiring commissioners to comply with Louisiana campaign activity restrictions. They will also discuss and potentially approve a project scope and request for qualifications for a proposed International Center for Storm Surge Barrier Research, Public Education and Satellite Maintenance Facility. Additionally, the board will consider rescheduling the February meeting.
- Motion to adopt resolution on commissioner compliance with La. R.S. 38:330.1(K)(5) regarding campaign activity
- Motion to direct staff to develop project scope and cost estimates for International Center for Storm Surge Barrier Research facility
- Motion to approve advertisement of RFQ for architectural services for the facility
- Discussion of schedule for FPA committee meetings
- Motion to reschedule February 15 board meeting to February 22
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Board of Commissioners
This document provides the schedule of regular monthly board and committee meetings for the 2024 calendar year. It lists specific dates, times, and rotating host locations for the Board of Commissioners.
- Monthly board meetings scheduled at 10:00 a.m.
- Meetings hosted by Orleans Levee District, East Jefferson Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District