Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The LSED Board of Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding maintenance, contract amendments, and construction progress. Key items include funding for equipment and repairs at the Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square, as well as various change orders for ongoing capital improvement projects.

• $388,278.32 appropriation for equipment and repairs at Caesar’s Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square
• $62,112.00 increase to the Superdome roof contract for lightning rod boot replacement
• Selection of Stratum Engineers for $47,200.00 in testing services for the Westwego Sports Complex
• $106,999.00 credit to the Phase 1 Superdome Capital Improvements Project GMP
• $66,421.00 increase to the Trimark USA contract for food service equipment

The Board approved several resolutions for the Superdome Master Plan, including a $8.1M early release for Phase 3b work and a $388,278 appropriation for equipment and repairs. The Board also authorized the buyback of 2013C Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds and approved contracts for the Westwego Sports Complex and TPC Louisiana.

• Approved $388,278.32 for Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square equipment and repairs (5-0)
• Approved $62,112 increase and 70-day extension for Superdome Roof Re-coating Change Order No. 003 (5-0)
• Authorized buyback of Series 2013C Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds by March 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Fourth Supplemental Note Resolution for Bond Anticipation Note issuance (5-0)
• Approved $8,156,744 not-to-exceed amount for early release of Phase 3b Master Plan work (5-0)
• Approved $47,200 contract for Stratum Engineers for Westwego Sports Complex testing services (5-0)
• Approved $95,050 increase and 115-day extension for TPC Louisiana Practice Tee Renovation (5-0)
• Approved $32,361 increase for Phase 3a hazardous material abatement (5-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021, has been cancelled. No further actions or decisions were listed.

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

This document provides a list of scheduled meeting dates for the year 2021. The agenda contains no specific business items or proposed actions at this time.

The Board approved a $4.4M base bid for Beverly Construction Co., LLC and authorized multiple payments for Superdome capital improvements. The board also ratified naming rights agreements for the Caesars Superdome and approved equipment purchases for the TPC Louisiana Golf Course.

• Approved $4.4M base bid for Beverly Construction Co., LLC (6-0)
• Approved $118,688.99 for equipment and repairs at Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (6-0)
• Approved $765,294.00 for early release work on Master Plan Phase 3b with Broadmoor, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $32,412.00 for Trahan Architects IPTV conversion services (6-0)
• Approved $194,681.00 increase for Phase 2 GMP Adjustment No. 9 with Broadmoor, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $91,845.00 for Elevation Strategies, Inc. scheduling services (6-0)
• Approved $104,387.27 for TPC Louisiana Golf Course operational equipment (5-0)
• Ratified Naming Rights Project Development Agreement for Caesars Superdome signage and lighting (6-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

This document provides the scheduled meeting dates for the year 2021. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in this notice.

The Board approved several funding requests and contracts for the Caesars Superdome and the Westwego Sports Complex. Members also reviewed reports on Hurricane Ida damages and the Superdome roof fire. The August 26, 2021, meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved $61,811.38 for equipment and repairs at Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (4-0)
• Approved $65,655.00 for Professional Service Industries, Inc. for Superdome Phase 3a material testing (4-0)
• Approved $698,691.00 for Broadmoor, LLC for Superdome Phase 3b early work (4-0)
• Approved negotiation of Naming Rights Project Development Agreement for Superdome signage and lighting (4-0)
• Approved $209,736.00 contract with Duininck, Inc. for TPC Louisiana practice tee renovation (4-0)
• Approved Legends/Circular as Construction Manager for Westwego Sports Complex and related time extension (4-0)
• Adopted August 26, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The provided document is a 2021 meeting schedule. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed for the August 26, 2021 meeting.

The Board approved several construction adjustments and contracts for the Superdome and other district facilities. Key actions included authorizing a $10.6M project for Phase 3a of the Master Plan and approving equipment repairs. The board also ratified various project extensions and a licensing agreement with Electronic Arts, Inc.

• Approved $10,593,000 for Superdome Master Plan Phase 3a (Motion 21-78)
• Approved $201,497.10 for equipment and repairs at Caesar’s Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (Motion 21-71)
• Approved $200,000 for Broadmoor, LLC pre-construction services for Phase 3b (Motion 21-72)
• Approved $274,254 increase for Phase 2 construction costs (Motion 21-75)
• Approved $2,000 change order for induction warmers from Eastbay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (Motion 21-76)
• Authorized licensing agreement with Electronic Arts, Inc. for Madden NFL games (Motion 21-80)
• Ratified roof contract with Brazos Industries, LLC and a 28-day completion extension (Motion 21-81)
• Approved MOU with State of Louisiana for Capital Outlay funds (Motion 21-82)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The provided document is a 2021 meeting schedule. It does not contain specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for the July 22, 2021 meeting.

The Board approved several funding adjustments and contracts for the 2019 Superdome Capital Improvements Project and the Westwego Sports Complex. It also authorized an appropriation for equipment and repairs at the Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square. The meeting included reports on the Superdome's new sponsorship by Caesars Entertainment.

• Approved $248,582.95 for equipment and repairs at Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (6-0)
• Approved Phase 1 GMP Adjustment No. 16 for a net credit of $367,813.00 (6-0)
• Approved Phase 2 GMP Adjustment Nos. 5 and 6 for a net increase of $239,872.00 and a credit of $248,858.00 (6-0)
• Approved $1,015,043.00 for early temporary work and demolition for Phase 3a of Master Plan Project (6-0)
• Authorized negotiation of Phase 3a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Broadmoor, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $47,252.75 increase for Master Plan LED and Fascia control Change Order No. 003 (6-0)
• Approved $2,604.41 increase for furniture, fixtures and equipment Change Order No. 002 (6-0)
• Approved $11,900.00 increase for geotechnical services for Westwego Sports Complex Project (6-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

This document provides the 2021 meeting schedule for the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners. No specific items are listed for discussion as the agenda will be released 24 hours prior to each meeting.

The Board approved several professional service contracts for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, including general legal counsel and accounting services. Members also authorized funding for facility repairs and approved a memorandum of understanding regarding hotel tax collections.

• Approved MOU with LA Dept of Revenue and Exhibition Authority regarding hotel taxes (4-0)
• Approved $195,647.47 from Capital Reserve for facility equipment and repairs (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 002 reducing LED contract by $104,176.00 (4-0)
• Approved parking agreement with Parish of Jefferson for Uncle Sam Jam (4-0)
• Approved location agreement with Rugby Factory, LLC for video footage (4-0)
• Renewed contract with Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. for roof coating litigation (4-0)
• Approved Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. as general legal counsel for FY 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Approved Laporte, A.P.A.C. for general accounting and annual financial reporting (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The LSED Board of Commissioners will review the 2022 fiscal year budget and several resolutions related to the 2019 Superdome Capital Improvements Project. Discussion includes various contract amendments, change orders for furniture and food service equipment, and facility maintenance appropriations.

• Approval of the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget
• $78,396.70 appropriation for Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square repairs
• Superdome Capital Improvements: $925,137.00 increase for smoke control and restroom/mothers room
• Superdome Capital Improvements: $122,089.00 increase for structural steel, cabling, and video board work
• Superdome Capital Improvements: $479,997.00 net increase to the LED Contract via Change Order No. 001

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and authorized the sale of a third tranche of Bond Anticipation Notes for the Superdome Master Plan Project. Several construction change orders and professional service agreements for the Superdome and other facilities were ratified. The Board also expanded SMG's management role to include event booking for the Shrine on Airline Drive.

• Approved FY 2022 Budget (4-0)
• Approved $78,396.70 for Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square repairs (4-0)
• Authorized sale of third tranche of Bond Anticipation Notes for Superdome Master Plan (4-0)
• Approved Second Amended and Restated Support Services Agreement with SMG (4-0)
• Approved $925,137.00 increase for Superdome Phase 2 Smoke Control System and restrooms (4-0)
• Approved $122,089.00 net increase for Superdome Phase 2 structural and video board work (4-0)
• Approved $479,997.00 increase for Superdome LED Fascia Displays control system (4-0)
• Approved $13,499.09 for TPC Louisiana Golf Course equipment (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The LSED Board of Commissioners met via telephone to review several resolutions regarding the 2019 Superdome Capital Improvements Project. The agenda included approving price adjustments for construction, authorizing architectural service fees, and selecting a new vendor for LED displays.

• Approval of $220,402.00 and $234,203.00 price adjustments for Superdome Master Plan Project phases
• Authorization of Trahan Architects services totaling up to $5,248,538.75 across four requests
• Selection of ANC Sports Enterprises, LLC bid of $2,363,057.00 for LED Fascia Displays and Control Systems
• Approval of $18,539.59 for equipment and repairs at the Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square
• Authorization of site use agreements for drive-in concerts and a Ford Motor Company exhibition

The Board approved several funding adjustments and contracts for the Superdome Master Plan Project and other facility repairs. The Board also authorized the pursuit of a federal Shuttered Venue Operator Grant to address a $15 million budget deficit.

• Approved $18,539.59 for equipment and repairs at Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (6-0)
• Approved Phase 1a and Phase 2 GMP adjustments for Superdome renovations, including a $220,402 increase for conference rooms and $234,203 for construction documents (6-0)
• Approved architectural service requests for Trahan Architects for Superdome project redesigns and adjustments (6-0)
• Accepted $2,363,057 bid from ANC Sports Enterprises, LLC for LED Fascia Displays after Daktronics withdrew (6-0)
• Approved site use agreements with Farmstand Entertainment and Southern Quality Ford Dealers for parking facility use (6-0)
• Approved $11,349.53 change order for Alario Center Kitchen Replacement Project (6-0)
• Approved $13,925 increase for Duplantis Design Group for Westwego Sports Complex surveying (6-0)
• Authorized engagement of LaPorte, APAC to prepare the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant application (6-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The LSED Board will consider resolutions to issue $70 million in Bond Anticipation Notes and approve multiple contracts for Phase 2 of the Superdome Capital Improvements Project, including bids for LED displays, furniture, and food service equipment. The board will also vote on a capital reserve appropriation of $26,257.97 for equipment and repairs, and a cooperative endeavor agreement to donate a baseball field tarp to East Jefferson High School. The meeting will be conducted by telephone conference due to quorum issues, with public comments accepted via email only.

• Appropriation of $26,257.97 from Capital Reserve Account for Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square equipment and repairs
• Acceptance of Daktronics, Inc. bid of $2,248,379.00 for LED Fascia Displays and Control Systems for Phase 2
• Acceptance of Associated Office Systems of LA, Inc. bid of $528,933.20 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Phase 2
• Acceptance of East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. bid of $402,400.00 for food service equipment for Phase 2
• Authorization to issue and sell $70,000,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2021

The Board approved the issuance of $70 million in Bond Anticipation Notes and several procurement contracts for the Superdome Master Plan Project. The Board also ratified a facility use agreement with NOLA Gold Rugby and approved various architectural and construction services. Reports indicated a budget deficit of over $70 million compared to 2019 due to pandemic-related revenue losses.

• Approved issuance and sale of $70M in Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $2,248,379.00 contract to Daktronics, Inc. for LED Fascia Displays and Control Systems (5-0)
• Approved $528,933.20 bid from Associated Office Systems of LA, Inc. for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (5-0)
• Approved $402,400.00 bid from East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. for food service equipment (5-0)
• Approved $191,980.00 agreement with Professional Service Industries, Inc. for material testing (5-0)
• Approved $26,257.97 from Capital Reserve Account for equipment and repairs (5-0)
• Ratified Non-Exclusive Facility Use Agreement with NOLA Gold Rugby Corporation (5-0)
• Approved extension of professional services contract with Law Offices of BDG, LLC (5-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The LSED Board of Commissioners met via telephone conference to review reports and consider several resolutions. Key items include funding for Superdome capital improvements, architectural services, and a rugby facility use agreement.

• $45,780 appropriation for equipment and repairs at the Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square
• $586,947 increase to the Superdome Capital Improvements Project GMP Adjustment No. 11
• $47,660,000 contract with Broadmoor, LLC for Phase 2 of the Superdome Master Plan Project
• $128,397 fee for Trahan Architects' additional WiFi design services
• Negotiation of a facility use agreement with NOLA Gold Rugby Corporation

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners is meeting via telephone to review facility reports and vote on several project resolutions. The board will consider funding for equipment and repairs at the Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square.

• Proposed $221,461.40 appropriation for equipment and repairs at Mercedes Benz Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square
• Proposed GMP Adjustment No. 12 for Superdome Capital Improvements Project, including a $133,303.00 scope reduction credit
• Proposed $8,346.36 increase for Alario Center Kitchen Replacement Project (Change Order No. 003)
• Proposed no-cost reconciliation and 19-day time extension for TPC Large Bunker Renovation Project (Change Order 001)

The Board approved an appropriation for equipment and repairs at the Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square. It also authorized several construction change orders and a price adjustment for the Superdome Capital Improvements Project. Reports indicated a projected year-end budget shortfall of $10 to $12 million due to decreased tax and self-generated revenues.

• Approved $221,461.40 from Capital Reserve Account for equipment and repairs (5-0)
• Approved GMP Adjustment No. 12 for Superdome Capital Improvements, including a $133,303.00 credit (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 003 for Alario Center Kitchen Replacement increasing contract by $8,346.36 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order 001 for TPC Large Bunker Renovation for no-cost price reconciliation and 19-day extension (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of the December 17, 2020 meeting (unanimous)