Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners, LA

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank will hold a public hearing and regular board meeting on September 22, 2026. The board will consider levying increased millage rates for the Algiers Levee District, adopt adjusted rates for tax year 2027, and vote on several motions including approving bills, revising bylaws and policies, and authorizing legal services contracts. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on levying additional/increased millage rates for Algiers Levee District; estimated revenue $3,721,977.60, increase $440,201.27
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson, Algiers, and Lafitte Area Levee Districts
• Motion to adopt SLFPA-W Bylaws revisions and Policy #11-36 Emergency Fund revisions
• Authorize President to negotiate Servitude Agreement with Entergy Louisiana for St. Charles Parish Mitigation Property
• Resolutions to authorize legal services contracts: Owen J. Bordelon ($250,000), Connick and Connick ($250,000), Berrigan Litchfield ($150,000)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank is meeting to review financial matters, including the check register, budget, and travel expenses, and to discuss policy reviews, bylaws, attorney contracts, records management, staffing, and an Entergy servitude agreement. The meeting is open to the public, but no formal commission action will be taken.

• Review check register and budget update
• Algiers Levee District roll forward 2027
• SLFPA-W Policy Review schedule (Attendance & Leave, Emergency Fund)
• SLFPA-W Attorney contract resolutions
• Entergy Servitude Agreement discussion

The Administration Committee approved the agenda, prior minutes, and commissioner expense reports, and recommended several items for the September 22, 2026 board meeting, including updates to the Emergency Fund policy, Bylaws revisions, and proposed attorney contracts. The committee also requested a Lafitte Area Levee District chart of expenditures and revenue be added to the budget document. No final decisions were made on these items; they are pending board approval.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2026 meeting
• Approved commissioner expense reports for payment
• Recommended Emergency Fund policy updates for Sept. 22 board approval
• Recommended Bylaws revisions for Sept. 22 board approval
• Requested Lafitte Area Levee District chart of expenditures/revenue added to budget

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss agency policies, bylaws, and legal matters. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects and the Algiers Levee District roll forward for 2027.

• Algiers Levee District roll forward 2027
• SLFPA-W policy review regarding Attendance & Leave and Emergency Fund
• SLFPA-W bylaws review
• SLFPA-W attorney contract resolutions
• Entergy servitude agreement

The Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; all other items were informational or proposed for future approval, including the Algiers Levee District 2027 millage roll forward, policy updates, bylaws revisions, and attorney contracts, all slated for the September 22, 2026 board meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank will meet to review financial matters, including a check register, budget updates, and a proposed millage roll forward for the Algiers Levee District. They will also discuss several operational items such as a compliance audit, a herbicide application task order, a dump truck bid authorization, and policy reviews. No formal action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Lafitte Area Levee District budget amendment
• Algiers Levee District 2027 millage roll forward
• ELOS Task Order 7 – Hwy. 307 herbicide application
• Authorization for bid – dump truck
• Rosethorne 1 change order – Circle, LLC

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank will hold its regular August 25, 2026 board meeting, including officer elections, committee assignments, and a series of motions. The board will vote on paying bills, adopting a vehicle policy revision, approving a $130,000 herbicide task order, authorizing a dump truck bid, and approving professional services contracts. A bylaws amendment is noted for consideration at the September 22, 2026 meeting.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson, Algiers, and Lafitte levee districts
• Motion to adopt revisions to Policy #11-25 – Vehicle Operation, effective August 25, 2026
• Motion to authorize ELOS Environmental LLC Task Order #7 for herbicide application on Highway 307 Mitigation Project, not to exceed $130,000
• Motion to authorize advertisement of Bid #318 for one 2026/2027 dump truck with 14-cubic-yard bed

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including a 2027 millage roll forward for the Algiers Levee District, a compliance audit, and various contracts and budget amendments. The meeting is open to the public, and no formal action by the full Commission will be taken.

• Algiers Levee District 2027 millage roll forward
• SLFPA-W Compliance Audit 2025-2026
• Authorization for bid – dump truck
• Lafitte Area Levee District budget amendment and IDIQ contracts
• Rosethorne 1 change order – Circle, LLC

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended Board authorization for advertising Bid #318 for a dump truck and approved recommending ELOS Task Order #7 for herbicide application at the Highway 307 Mitigation Project, not to exceed $130,000. They also recommended approval of Rosethorne Basin Phase #1 Change Order #3, subject to CPRA approval. Several items were referred to other committees for review, and no public comments were made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Recommended Board authorization of Bid #318 for one 2026/2027 dump truck
• Recommended Board approval of Rosethorne Basin Phase #1 Change Order #3, subject to CPRA approval
• Recommended Board approval of ELOS Task Order #7 for herbicide application, not to exceed $130,000

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–West Bank (SLFPA-W) holds an administration committee meeting to discuss financial matters, levee district cooperative agreements, and policy reviews. No formal decisions by the full commission will be taken, though several contracts and updates are reviewed.

• Review of 2027 Algiers Levee District roll forward
• Jefferson Parish Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Harvey Canal to Gretna
• Authorization for Expenditure – Gasboy replacement
• Beverly Construction, LLC contract amendment
• Lafitte Levee District (LALD) reorganization update

The Administration Committee recommended approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Jefferson Parish and levee districts, a policy change, and several contracts for the July 28 regular board meeting. It also approved an employee tuition reimbursement request. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for the full board.

• Recommended approval of CEA with Jefferson Parish for Harvey Canal to Gretna
• Recommended approval of Administration, Operations & Maintenance CEAs with WJLD, ALD, LALD
• Recommended approval of ELOS Task Order #6 for St. Charles Mitigation Monitoring (not to exceed $89,700)
• Recommended approval of AFE for fuel management system from Spatco and software from Ekos (not to exceed $55,000)
• Recommended approval of Policy 11-24 changes with title correction to 'Administrative Program Specialist C'
• Recommended approval of Beverly Construction contract amendment for hourly/overtime rates
• Approved employee tuition reimbursement request

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect officers and consider several Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for levee maintenance and administration. The body will also vote on equipment purchases and fund transfers for the Lafitte Area Levee District.

• Proposed agreement with Jefferson Parish for Harvey Canal to Gretna Mississippi River Levee path not to exceed $500,000
• Proposed transfer of $500,000 from Lafitte Area Independent Levee District Home Bank Account to new General and Capital Project Funds
• Proposed ELOS Task Order #6 for St. Charles Bottomland Hardwood and Swamp Mitigation Project not to exceed $89,700
• Proposed fuel management system and software purchase from Spatco and Ekos not to exceed $55,000
• Proposed revisions to Policy #11-24 regarding Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for the Harvey Canal to Gretna Mississippi River Levee path, not to exceed $500,000, and authorized the president to execute related contracts and amend the budget. It also approved several other CEAs for levee operations and maintenance with local levee districts, created new fund accounts for the Lafitte Area Levee District, and authorized various purchases and contract amendments. Officer elections and committee assignments were deferred to the August 25, 2026 meeting.

• Approved $500K CEA with Jefferson Parish for Harvey Canal to Gretna levee path (unanimous)
• Approved CEA for SLFPA-W, WJLD, ALD, LALD for levee O&M (unanimous)
• Approved CEA with WJLD for administration, operations, maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved CEA with ALD for administration, operations, maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved CEA with LALD for administration, operations, maintenance (unanimous)
• Authorized creation of LALD General Fund and Capital Project Fund accounts, transferring $500K (unanimous)
• Approved ELOS Task Order #6 for mitigation monitoring up to $89,700 (unanimous)
• Approved fuel management system purchase up to $55,000 (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss several Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and project updates. The body will review monitoring proposals and expenditure authorizations for flood protection infrastructure.

• Jefferson Parish Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for Harvey Canal to Gretna
• Administration, Operations & Maintenance CEAs with WJLD, ALD, and LALD
• ELOS Task order for St. Charles Mitigation Monitoring Proposal
• Authorization for Expenditure for Ekos (Gasboy replacement)
• Lafitte Levee District (LLD) reorganization update

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended board approval of ELOS Task Order #6 for the St. Charles Mitigation Monitoring Proposal, not to exceed $89,700. It also recommended approval of an Authorization for Expenditure to purchase a replacement fuel management system from Spatco and software from Ekos, including a yearly subscription fee of $4,308, in a total amount not to exceed $55,000. The committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and discussed safety, proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreements, a millage roll forward, policy changes, and a reorganization plan, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented
• Approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting
• Recommended board approval of ELOS Task Order #6 for St. Charles mitigation monitoring, not to exceed $89,700
• Recommended board approval of AFE for replacement fuel management system from Spatco and software from Ekos, total not to exceed $55,000, including $4,308 yearly subscription fee

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA–West Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, recognize outgoing service, hear reports, and vote on multiple motions including equipment purchases, budget amendments, and policy updates.

• Approve bills for payment for SLFPA–West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Authorize purchase of one John Deere 410 P Backhoe with extended warranty for up to $185,000
• Authorize purchase of two 2027 Ford Expedition SUVs for up to $125,000
• Authorize purchase of two Scag Turf Tiger II mowers for up to $30,000
• Amend budget to increase Ad Valorem Taxes from $15.6M to $16.33M

The Board authorized several equipment and IT upgrades totaling over $490,000. Commissioners also approved budget increases for various income sources and adopted a revised organizational chart and hiring policy.

• Approved purchase of John Deere 410 P Backhoe not to exceed $185,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2027 Ford Expedition SUVs not to exceed $125,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two Scag Turf Tiger II mowers not to exceed $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved IT replacement equipment for local area network not to exceed $150,000 (5-0)
• Approved budget increases for Ad Valorem Taxes, Interest, PILOT Program, Permit Fees, Misc. Income, and Sale of Equipment (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-12 regarding Hiring Rate for Extraordinary Qualifications (5-0)
• Approved revised organizational chart and corresponding budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss several items, including a cooperative endeavor agreement for the Harvey Canal to Gretna area, budget amendments, and IT equipment replacement. No final action by the full board will be taken at this meeting.

• Jefferson Parish Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Harvey Canal to Gretna
• Authorization for Expenditure for long lead time equipment
• Budget amendments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• IT equipment replacement
• Algiers Levee District roll forward 2027

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended several equipment and IT purchases for Board approval. The committee also reviewed budget amendments, a compliance questionnaire, and a hiring rate policy to be decided at the June 23 board meeting.

• Recommended purchase of one John Deere 410 P Backhoe not to exceed $185,000.00
• Recommended purchase of two 2027 Ford Expedition SUVs not to exceed $125,000.00
• Recommended purchase of two Scag Turf Tiger II mowers not to exceed $30,000.00
• Recommended purchase of replacement IT equipment for local area network not to exceed $150,000.00
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee will discuss financial matters including budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The body will also review cooperative endeavor agreements and equipment expenditures.

• Budget Amendments for FY ending June 30, 2026
• Jefferson Parish Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for Harvey Canal to Gretna
• Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana (ALBL) Mutual Aid CEA
• Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for Long Lead Time Equipment
• Lafitte Area Levee District reorganization planning

The Administration Committee approved commissioners' expense reports and recommended several budget and millage items for full Board approval. The committee also reviewed upcoming equipment purchases and policy updates to be decided at the June 23 meeting.

• Approved agenda
• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recommended 2025-2026 budget amendments for Board approval
• Recommended Algiers Levee District 2027 millage roll forward for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Bank is meeting to vote on several professional service contracts for the 2026-2028 fiscal years. The board will also consider adopting new policies regarding overtime, compensatory time, and call-in procedures.

• Dufrene Surveying contract for surveying services not to exceed $150,000 per year
• JBM Technologies LLC contract for system maintenance not to exceed $60,000 per year
• The Ehrhardt Group contract for public information services not to exceed $50,000 per year
• The New Orleans Advocate bid for Official Journal publishing at $4.62 per column inch
• Adoption of Policy #11-03 (Overtime-Compensatory Time) and Policy #11-04 (Call-in)

The Board unanimously approved several professional service contracts for surveying, accounting, and IT maintenance. It also adopted revisions to policies regarding overtime, compensatory time, and call-ins. Additionally, the Board awarded a publishing bid to The New Orleans Advocate.

• Awarded Bid 317 for Official Journal publishing to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch (Unanimous)
• Authorized public information services contract with The Ehrhardt Group not to exceed $50,000/year (Unanimous)
• Authorized accounting support services contract with AIM Technologies not to exceed $20,000/year (Unanimous)
• Authorized Flood Control Information Management System maintenance contract with JBM Technologies LLC not to exceed $60,000/year (Unanimous)
• Authorized surveying services contract with Dufrene Surveying not to exceed $150,000/year (Unanimous)
• Authorized professional title abstracting services contract with EDG Inc. not to exceed $20,000/year (Unanimous)
• Authorized strategic planning services contract with TLB III Inc. not to exceed $17,000/year (Unanimous)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-03 (Overtime-Compensatory Time) and Policy #11-04 (Call-in) (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to review safety matters and regional director reports. The body will discuss contract renewals and a bid for the Official Journal for 2026-2027.

• Jefferson Parish CEA for Harvey Canal to Gretna
• Bid for Official Journal 2026-2027
• 2026-2028 Contract renewals
• SLFPA-W Policy Review schedule and procedures
• Capital projects update

The committee met to receive updates on safety, legal matters, and project tracking. No substantive policy or contract decisions were made during this session, as several items were deferred to the regular board meeting on May 19, 2026.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will hold a public meeting to review financial matters, including the check register, budget updates, and travel expenses. The board will also discuss policy reviews, records management, and staffing, but no formal decisions will be made as this is a committee meeting without a quorum.

• Review of check register and budget updates
• Discussion of 2026-2028 contract renewals
• Bid for Official Journal 2026-2027
• Jefferson Parish CEA for Harvey Canal to Gretna
• Staffing discussion and tuition reimbursement

The Administration Committee approved Commissioners' expense reports and an employee tuition reimbursement request. Several items, including a journal bid and professional service renewals, were referred to the May 19 regular board meeting for approval.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2026
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved an employee tuition reimbursement request

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on the 2026 tax roll millage rates for the West Jefferson Levee District. The body is also considering several insurance contracts and equipment purchases for flood protection operations.

• Adoption of millage rates for the 2026 tax roll for the West Jefferson Levee District
• General liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $162,217.00
• Business auto insurance with Houston Casualty Insurance Company for $199,711.00
• Purchase of two John Deere 5120M Tractors not to exceed $200,000.00
• Amendment #1 for ELOS Task Order #1 for seven mitigation projects not to exceed $50,000.00

The Board approved a resolution to levy millages on the 2026 tax roll for the West Jefferson Levee District. Commissioners also authorized several insurance policy renewals and approved the purchase of new John Deere equipment. Additionally, the Board adopted a memorandum of agreement for the West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift Program.

• Approved 2026 millage levy for West Jefferson Levee District (5-0)
• Approved general liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $162,217.00 (5-0)
• Approved excess liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $100,032.00 (5-0)
• Approved property insurance with RT Specialty Company up to $35,500.00 (5-0)
• Approved business auto insurance with Houston Casualty Insurance Company for $199,711.00 (5-0)
• Approved worker’s compensation insurance with LUBA Casualty Insurance Company for $42,976.00 (5-0)
• Approved professional liability insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Company for $24,164.00 (5-0)
• Approved contractors’ pollution liability insurance with Westchester Surplus Lines for $8,871.00 (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to review insurance renewals and the 2026 WJLD millage. The body will also discuss various task order amendments and bids for hurricane season materials.

• 2026 Insurance renewals with USI Insurance
• 2026 WJLD Millage
• Bids for materials and equipment for 2026 hurricane season
• Harvey Canal 14a.2 Survey Proposal
• Bid for Official Journal 2026-2027

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended several equipment purchases and professional service contracts for board approval. The committee also recommended a Non-Federal Sponsor Memorandum of Agreement for the West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift Program.

• Recommended purchase of two John Deere 5120M Tractors up to $200,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of three John Deere FC15R Rotary Cutters up to $95,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of two John Deere Gator XUV855M up to $60,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $17,700 contract with Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc. for Harvey Canal Levee lift (Unanimous)
• Recommended $6,050 amendment for Digital Engineering & Imaging Inc. GIS mapping (Unanimous)
• Recommended $50,000 amendment for ELOS Task Order #1 mitigation projects (Approved; Mr. Galloway recused)
• Recommended approval of Non-Federal Sponsor MOA for West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift Program (Approved; Mr. Galloway recused)
• Recommended awarding materials and equipment rental contracts (Bids 315 and 316) to Beverly Construction Co., LLC and Otwell Services LLC (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee is meeting to review financial statements, budget updates, and 2026 insurance renewals. The body will also discuss various task order amendments and bids for hurricane season materials and equipment.

• 2026 Insurance renewals with USI Insurance
• WJLD Millage 2026
• Bids for Materials and Equipment for 2026 hurricane season
• Harvey Canal 14a.2 Survey Proposal
• Jefferson Parish CEA for Harvey Canal to Gretna

The Administration Committee recommended the Board approve an alternative property insurance option for fire and wind coverage. The Committee also recommended proceeding with two task orders for surveying and GIS mapping services under the Regional Director's authority. Several other expenditures and agreements were referred to the April 28 regular board meeting for approval.

• Recommended Board approval of Alternative Property option for fire and wind insurance
• Recommended proceeding with Dufrene Surveying & Engineering Inc. task order for Harvey Canal Levee lift (not to exceed $17,700.00)
• Recommended proceeding with Digital Engineering & Imaging Inc. task order amendment for GIS Map Services (not to exceed $6,050.00)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2026

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank will meet to discuss and review several financial and operational items, including 2026 insurance renewals, the 2026-2027 budget, and bids for the upcoming hurricane season. No action by the full Commission will be taken at this meeting.

• USI Insurance – 2026 insurance renewals presented by Mr. Ryan Daul
• 2026-2027 SLFPA-W Budget review
• WJLD Millage 2026 discussion
• Bayou Segnette Bid Award
• Bids for Materials and Equipment for 2026 hurricane season

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and commissioners' expense reports. Several items, including the 2026-2027 budget and levee lift awards, were presented for referral to the regular board meeting.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from February 24, 2026
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank will hold a public hearing to adopt the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The board will also consider awarding contracts for levee lift projects and updating crisis leave policy.

• Proposed budget for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
• Bid 2026-314 for WBV 16.2 Bayou Segnette 3rd Levee Lift to Procivil L.L.C. not to exceed $1,583,545.00
• Task Order #2023-01 for WBV 14a.2 Harvey Canal Levee Lift to Arcadis-US, Inc. not to exceed $198,827.00
• Revisions to SLFPAW Policy #11-42 Crisis Leave

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It also awarded a contract for the Bayou Segnette 3rd Levee Lift and authorized a task order for the Harvey Canal Levee Lift.

• Approved proposed budget for FY ending June 30, 2027 (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 2026-314 for WBV 16.2 Bayou Segnette 3rd Levee Lift to Procivil L.L.C. for up to $1,583,545.00 (5-0)
• Authorized Arcadis-US, Inc. Task Order #2026-01 for WBV 14a.2 Harvey Canal Levee Lift for up to $198,827.00 (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to SLFPA-W Policy #11-42 Crisis Leave (5-0)
• Approved February 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss insurance renewals and the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes reviews of bid awards and contract renewals. The body will also receive updates on capital projects and legal matters.

• 2026-2027 SLFPA-W Budget
• 2026 WJLD Millage
• Bayou Segnette Bid Award
• Bids for materials and equipment for 2026 hurricane season
• 2026 insurance renewals with USI Insurance

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended two project approvals for the Board. The committee also reviewed insurance renewal rates and the draft 2026-2027 budget.

• Recommended Board approval to award WBV 16.2 Bayou Segnette 3rd Levee Lift project to Procivil L.L.C. for not to exceed $1,583,545.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board approval of WBV 14a.2 Task Order for Harvey Canal Complex construction package for not to exceed $198,827.00 (Passed)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a resolution to levy a 4.75 mill special tax on property in the West Jefferson Levee District for a 10-year period from 2028 to 2037. Other actions included approving a levee lift design agreement and several legal service contracts.

• Authorized 4.75 mill special tax for West Jefferson Levee District 2028-2037 (6-0)
• Approved Design Agreement for West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift Program, cost share not to exceed $1,615,385.00 (5-0)
• Approved ELOS Task Order #5 for JELA Swamp Mitigation Project not to exceed $75,000.00 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Jefferson Parish to maintain grass at Bridge City Fire Training Facility for employee training (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Hagglund’s drive motor for Harvey Canal Sector Gate not to exceed $55,000.00 (5-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Owen J. Bordelon not to exceed $150,000.00 per year (5-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC not to exceed $65,000.00 per year (5-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Pickering and Cotogno not to exceed $65,000.00 per year (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Board will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss a special tax levy and various infrastructure contracts. The body is deciding on budget amendments and agreements for levee lift programs and facility maintenance.

• Resolution to adopt a 4.75 mills special tax for the 2028 tax roll
• Design Agreement for West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift Program with non-federal cost share up to $1,615,385.00
• Budget increase of $150,000.00 for 'Public Information' for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
• Legal service contracts for Owen J. Bordelon (up to $150,000), Connick and Connick, LLC (up to $65,000), and Pickering and Cotogno (up to $65,000)
• Purchase of a Hagglund’s drive motor for the Harvey Canal Sector Gate up to $55,000.00

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–West Bank (SLFPA-W) Administration Committee will meet to discuss financial updates, including the 2026–2027 budget and a 2025–2026 budget amendment, as well as contracts for flood-protection projects like the Bayou Segnette Bid Award and WBV Design Agreement. No formal decisions by the full commission are expected, though the committee will review travel expenses, insurance renewals, and policy schedules.

• Review of 2026–2027 SLFPA-W Budget
• 2025–2026 Budget Amendment – Public Information Line-Item Increase
• Bayou Segnette Bid Award
• WBV Design Agreement
• 2026 WJLD Millage

The Administration Committee approved a budget amendment to increase the Public Information line item by $150,000. The committee also approved commissioners' expense reports and the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved 2025-2026 Budget amendment to increase Public Information line item by $150,000.00
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will discuss the 2026-2027 budget, a budget amendment for a public information line, bids for Bayou Segnette and hurricane season materials, a design agreement, and insurance renewals. No formal action will be taken by the full board.

• 2026-2027 budget discussion
• Budget amendment for public information line
• Bayou Segnette bid award
• Bids for materials and equipment for 2026 hurricane season
• 2026 insurance renewals

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended the adoption of a design agreement for the West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift Program and approved a task order for the JELA Swamp Mitigation Project. The committee also recommended a cooperative agreement with Jefferson Parish for facility maintenance and training.

• Recommended adoption of West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift Program Design Agreement with non-federal cost share not to exceed $1,615,385.00
• Recommended approval of ELOS Task Order #5 for JELA Swamp Mitigation Project monitoring and reporting not to exceed $75,000.00
• Recommended authorizing President to enter three-year CEA with Jefferson Parish for grass maintenance at Bridge City Fire Training Facility in exchange for employee training
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from January 13, 2026

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–West Bank will vote on adopting a 4.75-mill special tax for 2028 and on several contracts, including a $183,886 levee lift project. The board will also consider paying off a $4.6M levee district loan and adopting policy updates.

• Adopt 4.75-mill special tax for 2028 West Jefferson Levee District at public hearing on Feb 24, 2026
• Approve $183,886 Arcadis U.S. Inc. contract for Bayou Segnette levee lift project
• Approve $276,960 Digital Engineering & Imaging Inc. contract for Harvey Canal Complex Fender Repair
• Pay off $4,601,000 West Jefferson Levee District Limited Tax Certificate of Indebtedness with Hancock–Whitney Bank
• Adopt revisions to 2025–2030 Strategic Plan and policies on overtime and dress code

The Board approved several infrastructure task orders and authorized the payoff of a West Jefferson Levee District debt certificate. They also adopted revisions to the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and internal personnel policies.

• Approved payoff of West Jefferson Levee District Limited Tax Certificate of Indebtedness Series 2016 principal balance of $4,601,000.00 plus interest (4-0)
• Approved Arcadis U.S. Inc. Task Order for Bayou Segnette levee lift project not to exceed $183,886.00 (4-0)
• Approved Digital Engineering & Imaging Inc. Task Order for Harvey Canal Complex Fender Repair Project not to exceed $276,960.00 (4-0)
• Adopted revisions to the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan (4-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-03-Overtime effective January 27, 2026 (4-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-29-Dress Code effective January 27, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved resolution to canvass returns and declare results of November 15, 2025 Special Election (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to discuss financial matters, including the budget, travel expenses, and bond payoff, as well as updates on capital projects and policy reviews. No formal decisions will be made by the full Commission at this meeting.

• Review of financial statements and budget update
• WJLD Bond Payoff discussion
• Harvey Canal Guide Wall Proposal
• 2026-2027 SLFPA-W Budget briefing
• Capital projects update from Regional Director

The Administration Committee approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. The committee recommended that the board approve a bond payoff proposal and revisions to employee handbook policies regarding overtime and dress code.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2025
• Recommended Board approval of West Jefferson Levee District Bond Payoff proposal
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended Board approval of Employee Handbook revisions for Overtime (11-03) and Dress Code (11-29)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Operations and Maintenance Committee will convene a public meeting to receive a regional director’s report on capital projects, review safety matters, and discuss routine administrative updates. No formal decisions by the full Commission are scheduled.

• WJLD Bond Payoff
• WVB 16.2b Construction Administration
• WBV Design Agreement
• ELOS Task Order #5
• 2026-2027 SLFPA-W Budget

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended board approval for two task order proposals related to levee and canal projects. The committee also concurred with revisions to employee handbook policies regarding overtime and dress code.

• Recommended Board approval of Arcadis U.S. Inc. Task Order for Bayou Segnette levee lift project (not to exceed $183,886.00)
• Recommended Board approval of Digital Engineering & Imaging Inc. Task Order for Harvey Canal Complex Fender Repair Project (not to exceed $276,960.00)
• Concurred with revisions to Employee Handbook policies 11-03-Overtime and 11-29-Dress Code
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)