Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review administrative reports and consider several motions regarding levee maintenance and project assessments. Items include authorizing dredging services and funding environmental and safety reviews for the Bayou Segnette Levee Lift project.

• Authorization of Gulf Stream Diving and Salvage for maintenance dredging at $3,000 for mobilization/demobilization and $6,300 per day
• Task order with HNTB for a Safety Assurance Review for the Bayou Segnette Levee Lift project not to exceed $48,000
• Task order with HNTB for an Environmental Assessment for the Bayou Segnette Levee Lift project not to exceed $48,000
• Approval of an In Kind Memorandum of Understanding regarding the West Bank & Vicinity lift program
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board approved several contracts for the Bayou Segnette Levee Lift project and maintenance dredging. They also entered into an In Kind Memorandum of Understanding regarding the West Bank & Vicinity lift program and adopted the 2024 meeting schedules.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Board and Committee Meeting Schedules (Unanimous)
• Approved In Kind MOU with Department of the Army and CPRA for West Bank & Vicinity lift program (Unanimous)
• Authorized Gulf Stream Diving and Salvage for maintenance dredging at $3,000 for mobilization and $6,300 per day (Unanimous)
• Authorized HNTB task order for Bayou Segnette Levee Lift Safety Assurance Review not to exceed $48,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized HNTB task order for Bayou Segnette Levee Lift Environmental Assessment not to exceed $48,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters and project updates. The body will discuss staffing, legal updates, and the 2024 board schedule.

• Budget update and check register review
• Levee Lift Memo of Understanding
• Harvey Canal Complex dredging
• Capital projects update
• Commissioners' travel expense reports

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the November 14, 2023 minutes, and Commissioners' expense reports. Several items, including HNTB task orders, an In Kind MOU, and 2024 schedules, were reviewed for a motion at the December 12, 2023 regular board meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2023
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will meet to discuss several items, including a Levee Lift Memorandum of Understanding and Harvey Canal Complex dredging. The committee will also receive a capital projects update and consider the 2024 meeting schedule. No final action by the full board will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of Levee Lift Memorandum of Understanding
• Update on Harvey Canal Complex dredging
• Capital projects update
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 meeting
• Setting 2024 Board and Committee schedules

The Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The committee recommended a contract for flood gate maintenance and sediment removal at the Harvey Canal Complex to be voted on by the Board on December 12, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended proceeding with Gulf Stream Diving & Salvage for Harvey Canal Complex sediment removal and flood gate maintenance (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt millage rates for the Algiers Levee District on the 2024 tax roll. The board will also consider several equipment purchases and an agreement regarding In Kind Credit for the West Bank & Vicinity lift program.

• Adoption of millage rate(s) for the Algiers Levee District
• Purchase of one Ford F-450 Diesel Crew Cab & Chassis not to exceed $90,000.00
• Purchase of four FC15R Flex Wing Rotary Cutters not to exceed $120,000.00
• Purchase of four Ford F250 Crew Cab Pickup Trucks not to exceed $255,000.00
• Purchase of two Ford F-250 Diesel Regular Cab Pickup Trucks not to exceed $140,000.00

The Board adopted a resolution to levy millages on the 2024 tax roll for the Algiers Levee District. Commissioners also approved the purchase of several vehicles and maintenance equipment and authorized payments for the Authority and associated districts.

• Adopted resolution to levy 2024 tax roll millages for Algiers Levee District (7-0)
• Approved purchase of one Ford F-450 Service Body Pickup Truck not to exceed $90,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of four FC15R Flex Wing Rotary Cutters not to exceed $120,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of four Ford F250 Crew Cab Pickup Trucks not to exceed $255,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two Ford F-250 Diesel Regular Cab Pickup Trucks not to exceed $140,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two Scag Turf Tiger II zero turn mowers not to exceed $30,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of one Ford Transit 12 Passenger Van not to exceed $60,000.00 (6-0)
• Tabled MOU regarding In Kind Credit for West Bank & Vicinity lift program (7-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters and operational updates. The agenda includes discussions on budget, staffing, and legal updates.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Capital projects update
• Levee Lift Memo of Understanding
• 2024 Ad Valorem Algiers
• Vehicle and equipment purchases

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. The committee also approved employee training and education requests. Several items, including vehicle purchase authorizations and the 2024 board schedule, were referred to future regular board meetings.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2023
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved employee Training and Education requests

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss capital projects, vehicle/equipment purchases, a Levee Lift Memorandum of Understanding, and the 2024 ad valorem tax for Algiers. No action by the full commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Capital projects update
• Vehicle/Equipment purchases
• Levee Lift Memorandum of Understanding
• 2024 Ad Valorem Algiers
• 2024 Board and Committee schedules

The Operations and Maintenance Committee unanimously recommended several vehicle and equipment purchases for Board approval. The committee also reviewed a proposed In Kind Memorandum of Understanding regarding the West Bank & Vicinity lift program and the 2024 Ad Valorem for the Algiers Levee District.

• Recommended purchase of one Ford F-450 Diesel Crew Cab & Chassis not to exceed $90,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of four FC15R Flex Wing Rotary Cutters not to exceed $120,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of four Ford F250 Crew Cab Pickup Trucks not to exceed $255,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of two Ford F-250 Diesel Regular Cab Pickup Trucks not to exceed $140,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of two Scag Turf Tiger II zero turn mowers not to exceed $30,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of one Ford Transit 12 Passenger Van not to exceed $60,000.00 and budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2023 (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will consider several motions including a $45,000 increase to the JBM Technologies contract for a Semi-Annual Report module required by the USACE, and a budget amendment raising the Equipment Fixed Asset line from $50,000 to $150,000. The board will also vote on approving bills for payment, adopting revisions to the Education and Training policy, and accepting the previous meeting's minutes. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person.

• Motion to increase JBM Technologies contract by $45,000 for Semi-Annual Report module (hourly rates: $175-$195)
• Motion to amend FY2024 budget: increase Equipment Fixed Asset from $50,000 to $150,000
• Motion to approve revisions to SLFPA-W Education and Training policy
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2023 regular board meeting

The Board approved a contract increase for JBM Technologies to automate USACE reporting and amended the fiscal year 2024 budget for equipment assets. Additionally, the Board approved bills for payment and updated the Education and Training policy.

• Increased JBM Technologies contract by $45,000 for Semi-Annual Report (SAR) Module (5-0)
• Amended FY2024 budget to increase 'Equipment Fixed Asset' from $50,000 to $150,000 (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to the SLFPA-W Education and Training policy (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 26, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters including the check register and budget update. The committee will also discuss capital projects, truck bids, and a budget amendment for radios.

• Truck bid award
• Budget amendment for equipment fixed asset – Radios
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Capital projects update
• SWIMS Semi Annual Report Module Development

The Administration Committee approved commissioners' expense reports and recommended a budget increase for equipment. The committee also reviewed budget updates, capital project statuses, and proposed policy changes.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes from previous meeting dated October 10, 2023
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Unanimously recommended Board increase equipment fixed asset budget by $100,000.00 for Motorola radios

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This is an Operations and Maintenance Committee meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West. No final action will be taken by the full commission. The committee will discuss capital projects, a truck bid award, a budget amendment for radios, the 2024 ad valorem tax for Algiers, and several policy updates. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person.

• Truck bid award
• Budget amendment for equipment fixed asset – Radios
• 2024 Ad Valorem Algiers
• SLFPA-W Permit Policy
• SLFPA-W Education and Training Policy

The Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 12, 2023. The committee received updates on safety, capital projects, and legal matters, but no substantive policy or budget changes were voted on during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to approve bills for payment and address specific project scopes. The board will discuss a tax refund for a private entity and technical updates to the West Closure Complex.

• Proposed refund of $31,061.18 for 2019 ad valorem overpayment to Crescent Louisiana Midstream LLC
• Proposed expansion of Scope of Work for Digital Engineering’s West Closure Complex Programmable Logic Controller Replacement task
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Notice of intent to amend the SLFPA-W Education and Training policy at the October 31 meeting

The Board approved an expanded scope of work for Digital Engineering regarding the West Closure Complex PLC replacement. Commissioners also authorized a 2019 ad valorem overpayment refund to Crescent Louisiana Midstream LLC and approved bills for payment.

• Approved expansion of Scope of Work for Digital Engineering’s West Closure Complex PLC Replacement (4-0)
• Authorized refund of 2019 ad valorem overpayment of $31,061.18 to Crescent Louisiana Midstream LLC (4-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)
• Approved August 29, 2023 regular board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters including the check register, budget update, and travel expense reports. The committee will also discuss various administrative items such as capital projects, permit policies, and staffing.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Digital Engineering PLC task modification
• SWIMS Semi Annual Report Module Development
• SLFPA-W Permit Policy and Education and Training Policy updates
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports

The Committee approved the meeting agenda, the August 8, 2023 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Several proposals regarding engineering tasks, tax refunds, and contract increases were discussed for future board review.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will meet to discuss several items including a capital projects update, a task modification for Digital Engineering PLC, an ad valorem refund, development of the SWIMS Semi Annual Report Module, and updates to the SLFPA-W Permit Policy, Education and Training Policy, and Employee Training Request Policy. No final action by the full board is expected at this committee meeting.

• Capital projects update
• Digital Engineering PLC task modification
• Ad Valorem Refund
• SWIMS Semi Annual Report Module Development
• SLFPA-W Permit Policy update

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended two proposals and a contract increase for board approval. The committee also received updates on safety, capital projects, and permit and training policies.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Digital Engineering PLC task modification proposal to the Board (unanimous)
• Recommended $45,000.00 increase to JBM, Inc. contract for SWIMS Semi Annual Report Module Development to the Board (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will hold a regular board meeting to consider several motions, including awarding a $499,689.96 contract for a Programmable Logic Controller replacement at the West Closure Complex. Other actions include approving bills, authorizing the 2022-2023 audit, and advertising for heavy-duty vehicle replacements. Public comments will be accepted.

• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Motion to authorize Finance Committee to review and approve 2022-2023 audit
• Motion to award West Closure Complex PLC Replacement bid #20230705 to Prime Controls, L.P. for $499,689.96
• Motion to authorize bid advertisement for Project #306: one-year contract for model year 2023/2024 heavy duty vehicles for truck replacements

The Board approved a contract for programmable logic controller replacement at the West Closure Complex. Commissioners also authorized the 2022-2023 audit review and the advertisement for a heavy-duty vehicle replacement contract.

• Awarded West Closure Complex Programmable Logic Controller Replacement bid #20230705 to Prime Controls, L.P. for $499,689.96 (Unanimous)
• Authorized bid advertisement for Project #306 for model year 2023/2024 Heavy Duty Vehicles (Unanimous)
• Authorized Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve 2022-2023 audit (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters including check registers and travel expenses. The committee will also discuss capital projects, truck bids, and various agency policies.

• WCC PLC bid award
• Truck bids
• 2022-2023 SLFPA-W Audit
• SLFPA-W Permit Policy
• SLFPA-W Education and Training Policy

The Administration Committee approved the July 18, 2023, meeting minutes and Commissioners’ expense reports. Several updates were provided on capital projects, staffing, and lawsuits, with specific bid awards and truck replacements scheduled for a future board meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 18, 2023
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to review the status of the West Closure Complex. The body will discuss bid awards and policy updates.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• WCC PLC bid award
• Truck bids
• 2022-2023 SLFPA-W Audit
• SLFPA-W Permit and Education and Training Policies

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended awarding a bid to Prime Controls and recommended advertising for truck replacements. Both recommendations will be sent to the regular board meeting on August 29, 2023. The committee also approved the July 11, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended award of WCC PLC bid to Prime Controls for $499,568.00 (unanimous)
• Recommended advertising for bids for truck replacements (bid 306) (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved an increase to the WCC Control System Upgrade budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The board also approved bills for payment for the Authority and two levee districts.

• Approved budget increase for WCC Control System Upgrade from $450,000 to $550,000 (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 27, 2023 regular board meeting (unanimous)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The board will consider a budget amendment to increase the WCC Control System Upgrade from $450,000 to $550,000. Other business includes approving bills for payment, hearing committee reports, and introducing a new commissioner. The meeting is open to the public.

• Motion to amend FY2024 budget: increase WCC Control System Upgrade from $450,000 to $550,000
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Introduction of new Commissioner Mr. Burke
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per person

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters including the check register and budget update. The committee will also discuss a budget amendment for WCC Programmable Logic Controller replacement and various internal policies.

• Budget amendment for WCC Programmable Logic Controller Replacement
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Discussion on SLFPA-W Education and Training Policy
• Discussion on SLFPA-W Time and Attendance Policy
• Capital projects update

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the June 13, 2023 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Members received updates on the budget, capital projects, and staffing. Proposed policy updates and a budget amendment were discussed for future action.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will discuss the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects, 2024 insurance renewal dates, and agency policies regarding education, training, time, and attendance.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• Capital projects update
• 2024 insurance renewal dates
• SLFPA-W Education and Training Policy
• SLFPA-W Time and Attendance Policy

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 13, 2023. Members received updates on safety audits, West Closure Complex operations, capital projects, and insurance renewals. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several insurance coverage renewals for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes motions to amend the current fiscal year budget regarding tax revenue, interest, and FEMA reimbursements.

• Renewal of business auto insurance with Houst on Specialty Insurance Co. for $196,537.00
• Renewal of commercial property insurance with Amrisc LP for $73,234.00
• Renewal of professional liability insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Co. for $22,576.00
• Renewal of worker’s compensation insurance with LUBA Casualty Insurance Company for $42,634.00
• Budget amendment to increase Ad Valorem Taxes from $14,077,617 to $14,503,867

The Board approved several insurance policies for the 2023-2024 period and amended the fiscal year 2023 budget. It also awarded bids for annual materials and equipment rentals and authorized a bid advertisement for a PLC replacement project.

• Approved general liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $161,207.00
• Approved business auto insurance with Houston Specialty Insurance Co. for $196,537.00
• Approved commercial property insurance with Citizens, Gridiron, and Liberty Mutual
• Approved professional liability insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Co. for $22,576.00
• Approved umbrella liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $92,700.00
• Approved worker’s compensation insurance with LUBA Casualty Insurance Company for $42,634.00
• Approved contractors’ pollution liability with Westchester Surplus Lines for $8,987.00
• Awarded Bid 303 (materials) to Beverly Construction Co., LLC and Otwell Services LLC

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West (SLFPA-W) Administration Committee meets to discuss and review items including insurance renewals for 2023-2024, financial matters, and capital projects. No final action by the full Commission will be taken at this meeting.

• Insurance Renewals 2023-2024 – Mr. Daul
• Financial Matters: check register, budget update, travel expense reports
• Annual Materials & Equipment bids for hurricane season
• Budget amendments and staffing discussion
• Capital projects update and WCC PLC

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Several items, including insurance renewals, bid awards, and budget amendments, were reviewed for future approval at the June 27 regular board meeting.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss several operational items including insurance renewals for the 2023-2024 period, safety matters, and the status of the West Closure Complex. Other matters include capital projects updates, annual bids for hurricane season, and a proposed education and training policy. No final action by the full Commission will be taken at this meeting.

• Insurance Renewals 2023-2024 – Mr. Daul
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• Annual Materials & Equipment bids for hurricane season
• SLFPA-W Education and Training Policy
• Budget amendments

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended the approval of a programmable logic controller replacement bid and hurricane preparedness contracts for materials and equipment. These recommendations will be sent to the Board for final approval at the June 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended West Closure Complex programmable logic controller replacement bid #20230705 for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended award of materials bid 303 to Beverly LLC and Otwell Services LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended award of equipment bid 304 to Beverly LLC, Otwell Services LLC, Lee Tractor, and Louisiana CAT (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several financial motions including fund transfers for levee projects. The meeting also includes a resolution to join the Louisiana Attorney General in litigation against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0.

• Transfer $500,000.00 from West Jefferson Levee District General Fund to Capital Project Fund
• Transfer $3,000,000.00 from Algiers Levee District General Fund to Capital Project Fund
• Award Bid Number 30 2 to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch
• Authorize one-year option for existing IDIQ contracts with HNTB, Arcadis, and Digital Engineering & Imaging
• Resolution to join the Attorney General of Louisiana in litigation against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0

The Board approved several fund transfers for levee improvements and awarded a publishing contract. It also authorized a one-year option for three existing IDIQ contracts and joined the Attorney General of Louisiana in litigation against FEMA.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Awarded Bid Number 302 for Official Journal publishing to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from West Jefferson Levee District General Fund to Capital Project Fund (5-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 transfer from Algiers Levee District General Fund to Capital Project Fund (5-0)
• Authorized one-year option for IDIQ contracts with HNTB, Arcadis, and Digital Engineering & Imaging (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to join Attorney General of Louisiana in litigation against FEMA challenging Risk Rating 2.0 (5-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee meets to discuss and review administrative and financial matters, including insurance renewals for 2023-2024, a capital projects update, annual materials and equipment bids for hurricane season, and the Drake Stockyard lease. No formal action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Insurance Renewals 2023-2024 – Mr. Daul
• Capital projects update
• Annual Materials & Equipment bids for hurricane season
• Drake Stockyard lease
• Bid 302 – Official Journal

The Administration Committee recommended transferring $500,000 from the West Jefferson Levee District General Fund and $3,000,000 from the Algiers Levee District General Fund to their respective Capital Project Funds. The committee also authorized one-year options for three existing IDIQ contracts.

• Recommended transfer of $500,000 from West Jefferson Levee District General Fund to West Jefferson Capital Project Fund
• Recommended transfer of $3,000,000 from Algiers Levee District General Fund to Algiers Capital Project Fund
• Authorized one-year option for IDIQ contracts with HNTB, Arcadis, and Digital Engineering & Imaging
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will review 2023-2024 insurance renewals and the maintenance status of the West Closure Complex. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects, hurricane season equipment bids, and the Drake Stockyard lease.

• 2023-2024 Insurance Renewals
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• Annual Materials & Equipment bids for hurricane season
• Drake Stockyard lease
• Capital projects update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 18, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates on insurance renewals, safety audits, and capital projects.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to adopt millage rates for the 2023 tax roll. The Board will also consider several purchase requests and the declaration of surplus property.

• Adoption of millage rates for the West Jefferson Levee District
• Purchase of one Generac SD100 Generator and installation not to exceed $55,000.00
• Purchase of Phase II Server Software and Equipment not to exceed $120,000.00
• Declaration of certain West Jefferson Levee District properties as surplus for potential sale
• Approval of bills for payment and financial statements

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 tax roll millage levy for the West Jefferson Levee District. They also authorized purchases for a generator and server software and declared certain West Jefferson Levee District properties as surplus for sale.

• Approved resolution to levy millages on the 2023 tax roll (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Generac SD100 Generator and installation not to exceed $55,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Phase II Server Software and Equipment not to exceed $120,000.00 (5-0)
• Declared certain West Jefferson Levee District properties as surplus and authorized sale (5-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will meet to discuss capital project updates, annual materials and equipment bids for hurricane season, a generator AFE, a server system upgrade AFE, and FEMA litigation. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a regional director's report.

• Capital projects update
• Annual Materials & Equipment bids for hurricane season
• Generator AFE
• Server system upgrade AFE #2
• ALBL – FEMA litigation

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended a three-year cycle for Facility Safety Audits. The committee also recommended the purchase of a replacement generator and server software and equipment for approval at the April 25 board meeting.

• Recommended Facility Safety Audits on a three-year cycle (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of (1) replacement Generac SD100 Generator not to exceed $55,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Phase II Server Software and Equipment not to exceed $120,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from February 14, 2023

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee will review financial statements, budget updates, and travel expense reports. The meeting also includes discussions on capital projects, equipment bids for hurricane season, and server system upgrades.

• Review of check register and financial statements
• Annual Materials & Equipment bids for hurricane season
• Server system upgrade AFE #2
• SLFPA-W Education and Training Policy discussion
• ALBL – FEMA litigation update

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the March 14, 2023 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Members received briefings on budget, capital projects, equipment bids, and pending software and generator purchases.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2023
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The meeting also includes discussions on approving bills for payment and a potential agreement with Jefferson Parish.

• Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Proposed three-year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Parish of Jefferson regarding grass maintenance at the Bridge City Fire Training Facility

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters, including the check register and travel expense reports. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and annual materials and equipment bids for hurricane season.

• Review of annual materials and equipment bids for hurricane season
• Discussion of 2023-2024 Budget
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Discussion regarding ALBL litigation
• Review of check register

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the February 14, 2023 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Members received updates on the budget, staffing, and capital projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several motions regarding project design services and equipment procurement. The agenda also includes authorization for an intergovernmental agreement regarding the West Closure Complex.

• Proposal for Jazz Walkway Lighting design and bidding support not to exceed $80,064.50
• Proposal for Boomtown Stairs design and bidding support not to exceed $38,514.00
• Purchase of Motorola APX4000 and APX8000 radios not to exceed $100,000.00
• Intergovernmental Agreement for West Closure Complex maintenance and repair responsibilities
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement for the operation and maintenance of the West Closure Complex. It also approved funding for lighting and stairs projects, the purchase of Motorola radios, and the movement of debt service funds.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for West Closure Complex OMRR&R responsibilities (Unanimous)
• Approved Digital Engineering and Imaging, INC. proposal for Jazz Walkway Lighting up to $80,064.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved Digital Engineering and Imaging, INC. proposal for Boomtown Stairs up to $38,514.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 13 Motorola APX4000 and 7 Motorola APX8000 radios up to $100,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized annual movement of debt service to new SLFPA-W bond sinking fund account (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Approved January 31, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will review the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The meeting includes discussions on capital projects, the 2023-2024 budget, and specific infrastructure items like the Jazz Walkway.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) operations and maintenance status
• Review of 2023-2024 budget
• Discussion of WCC pump unit control panel
• Update on capital projects
• Maintenance radio AFE

The Operations and Maintenance Committee voted unanimously to recommend several proposals and a purchase for approval at the February 28, 2023 regular board meeting. These include design services for two projects and the acquisition of Motorola radios. The committee also received updates on safety audits and the 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from January 17, 2023
• Recommended approval of Digital Engineering and Imaging, INC. proposal for Jazz Walkway Lighting project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Digital Engineering and Imaging, INC. proposal for Boomtown Stairs project (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of 13 Motorola APX4000 and 7 Motorola APX8000 radios not to exceed $100,000.00 (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to approve minutes, review financial matters including a check register and budget update, and discuss capital projects such as the WCC pump unit control panel, Jazz Walkway, Boomtown Stairs, and maintenance radios. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Discussion of WCC pump unit control panel
• Discussion of Jazz Walkway and Boomtown Stairs
• AFE for maintenance radios
• Budget 2023-2024 and bond sinking fund discussion

The Administration Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and Commissioners' expense reports. The committee recommended that the Board implement a scheduled annual movement of debt service to a new bond sinking fund. Several project proposals and a radio purchase were reviewed for future board action.

• Approved agenda
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended to the Board a scheduled annual movement of debt service to the new SLFPA-W bond sinking fund account (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will hold a regular board meeting on January 31, 2023. Key items include a motion to authorize the president to negotiate the sale of the Walker Road property, a motion to contract with Civix for migration of AssetTrackerIQ to ArcGIS Online, and a presentation on FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0. The board will also approve bills and financial statements for the three levee districts.

• Motion to authorize the President to negotiate terms of sale of the Walker Road property
• Motion to authorize a contract with Civix for migration of AssetTrackerIQ to ArcGIS Online
• Presentation on FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 by Ms. Maggie Talley, Jefferson Parish Flood Plain Administration
• Motion to approve bills for payment and accept financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

The Board approved a contract with Civix for the migration of AssetTrackerIQ to ArcGIS Online. Commissioners also authorized the President to negotiate the sale of the Walker Road property and approved bills for payment across three districts.

• Approved contract with Civix for Migration of AssetTrackerIQ to ArcGIS Online (Unanimous)
• Authorized President to negotiate terms of sale for Walker Road property (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 13, 2022 regular board meeting (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to review the status of the West Closure Complex. The body will also discuss the 2023-2024 budget and capital projects.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• Budget 2023-2024
• Asset Tracker Phase 3
• Capital projects update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 15, 2022. Members received updates on safety, the West Closure Complex, the Asset Tracker system, capital projects, and the 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Administration Committee meets to review financial matters, approve minutes, and discuss several operational items. Key topics include a budget update for 2023-2024, an asset tracker phase 3 project, and a discussion on Walker Road property. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting
• Review of check register and financial statements
• Discussion of Asset Tracker Phase 3
• Budget update for 2023-2024
• Discussion on Walker Road property

The Administration Committee approved expense reports and recommended two items for the full board's consideration on January 31, 2023. These recommendations include the approval of a Civix Asset Tracker system proposal and authorizing the Board President to negotiate the sale of the Walker Road property.

• Approved agenda
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended approval of Civix Asset Tracker phase 3 proposal to the board
• Recommended authorizing Board President to negotiate sale of Walker Road property