Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several change orders and contract amendments for the Superdome Master Plan and Smoothie King Center renovations. Additionally, the Board authorized over $207,000 for repairs and upgrades at the TPC Louisiana Golf Course and Clubhouse.

• Approved Trahan Architects contract amendments and design services for Superdome upgrades (6-0)
• Approved $278,338.24 increase for Broadmoor, LLC regarding Superdome Phase 3b construction (6-0)
• Approved $36,682.00 change order for Amagine Technologies television displays (6-0)
• Approved $60,406.00 change order for Regional Mechanical Services HVAC installation (6-0)
• Approved $51,272.00 change order for Regional Mechanical Services LED lighting (6-0)
• Approved $56,817.22 change order for Strategic Equipment, LLC kitchen equipment at SKC (6-0)
• Approved $207,253.25 appropriation for TPC Louisiana Golf Course and Clubhouse repairs (6-0)
• Adopted minutes from November 16, 2023 meeting (6-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the encumbrance of $9.5 million for future capital projects and authorized several contract adjustments for the Superdome and Smoothie King Center. The Board also approved a contract with Gensler Sports for a facility assessment of the Smoothie King Center and authorized legal action to enforce roof repair warranties.

• Approved $9.5M allocation for LSED Capital Projects (5-0)
• Approved $1,282,286.93 increase for Superdome Phase 3b GMP Adjustment No. 15 (5-0)
• Approved $394,800 contract with Gensler Sports for Smoothie King Center assessment (5-0)
• Authorized legal proceedings to enforce Brazos Industries and Green Shield Products warranties for Superdome roof repairs (5-0)
• Approved $179,014 change order for Amagine Technologies television displays (5-0)
• Approved $107,504 change order for Trimark USA food service equipment (5-0)
• Approved $29,053.92 change order for Smoothie King Center concession equipment (5-0)
• Approved $9,701 net increase for Regional Mechanical Services HVAC work (5-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several funding increases and contracts for the Superdome and Smoothie King Center. This included a significant price adjustment for the Master Plan Project and a contract for concession upgrades. The Board also extended a management agreement for the Westwego Sports Complex.

• Approved $211,798.52 for equipment and repairs at Caesar’s Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Superdome Elevators 4 and 5 (4-0)
• Approved $3,416,459.93 increase to Phase 3b Guaranteed Maximum Price for Superdome Capital Improvements (4-0)
• Awarded $204,000 contract to Malin Construction Co., Inc. for Smoothie King Center concession renovations (4-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to extend Westwego Project Management Services Agreement through June 18, 2024 (4-0)
• Adopted minutes of the September 28, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board ratified a Project Development Agreement for Superdome Capital Improvements and approved several construction budget adjustments. It also authorized equipment purchases and architectural services for Smoothie King Center renovations and rejected two bids for a storage project that exceeded the budget.

• Ratified Master Plan Project Phase 3 PDA dated May 24, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved $206,717.60 increase for Superdome Phase 3b GMP Adjustment No. 13 (4-0)
• Approved up to $6,600 for Trahan Architects elevator consulting services (4-0)
• Approved up to $7,000 for Jessica Becker Architecture for concession renovations (4-0)
• Approved purchase of food and beverage equipment for Smoothie King Center (4-0)
• Rejected two bids for Lot 4 storage renovation for exceeding $1.75M budget (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Alario Center Kitchen project (4-0)
• Adopted minutes of August 24, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several funding increases for the Superdome Master Plan and the John Alario, Jr. Sports Complex. It also authorized a development agreement to convert the Shrine on Airline into a multi-sports complex.

• Approved $41,043.34 from Capital Reserve for equipment and repairs at Caesar’s Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (5-0)
• Approved $392,043.97 increase to Superdome Master Plan Phase 3b GMP Adjustment No. 12 (5-0)
• Ratified Certificate of Substantial Completion for Superdome Master Plan Phase 3b (5-0)
• Approved negotiation of Project Development Agreement with Jefferson Parish to convert Shrine on Airline to a multi-sports complex (5-0)
• Approved $174,651.99 increase to Ratcliff Contract for the John Alario, Jr. Sports Complex (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of the July 27, 2023 meeting (All in favor)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the 2024 fiscal year budget and authorized several construction contract adjustments for the Superdome and Smoothie King Center. Key actions included approving a $2.3M contract for LED displays and extending a 10-year antenna system agreement.

• Approved LSED 2023 Fiscal Year Budget (5-0)
• Ratified engagement of Causey Demgen & Moore P.C. as investment advisor (5-0)
• Approved 10-year extension of Neutral Host Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Phase 3b GMP Adjustment No. 10 increasing Superdome project cost by $513,244.20 (5-0)
• Approved Phase 3b GMP Adjustment No. 11 increasing Superdome project cost by $2,045,038.96 (5-0)
• Approved $2,331,662.00 contract with ANC Sports Enterprises, LLC for Smoothie King Center LED displays (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Jessica Becker Architecture for Smoothie King Center concession plans (5-0)
• Approved $83,300 contribution for Alario Center Hall C HVAC Repair Project (5-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the issuance of two series of revenue bonds totaling more than $526 million. Other key actions included awarding a $1.1M HVAC contract for the Superdome and approving several professional service contracts for accounting and legal work.

• Approved issuance of $497,735,000 (Series 2023A) and $29,195,000 (Series 2023B) revenue bonds (4-0)
• Awarded $1,113,000 HVAC replacement contract for Superdome boardroom and offices to Regional Mechanical Services, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 consulting agreement for the Third Amended and Restated Stadium Agreement (4-0)
• Approved professional services contracts with Laporte, A.P.A.C. for accounting and Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. for legal services (4-0)
• Approved contract with Gravis Law PLLC as special counsel for the Superdome Master Plan Project (4-0)
• Approved $11,524 change order for food service equipment in Phase 3b Trimark Contract (4-0)
• Designated The Advocate as the official newspaper of record for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for emergency use of the Shrine baseball facility (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a price adjustment for the Superdome Master Plan Phase 3b and authorized a contract for HVAC controls at the Alario Center. The Board also approved the completion certificate for gutter replacement at the Alario Center and authorized the Westwego sports complex project.

• Approved $19,995,829.38 increase for Superdome Master Plan Phase 3b (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Alario Center gutter replacement (4-0)
• Approved $17,125.00 contract with RMS Services, LLC for Alario Center Kitchen HVAC controls (4-0)
• Authorized construction of the John Alario Sports Complex in Westwego (4-0)
• Adopted minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $6.9 million contract with Verizon for WiFi integration and authorized the issuance of bonds up to $560 million. Several construction adjustments for the Superdome Master Plan and a $20.56 million contract for the John Alario Junior Sports Complex were also detailed or approved.

• Approved $6,938,223.61 Verizon contract for WiFi integration (5-0)
• Authorized bond issuance up to $560 million (5-0)
• Approved $189,134.83 from Capital Reserve for equipment and repairs (5-0)
• Approved $270,000 fee for Laporte and Ernst & Young as energy concession consultants (5-0)
• Approved $1,744,677.31 increase for Phase 3b GMP Adjustment No. 08 (4-0)
• Approved $124,478.00 increase for Phase 3b Trimark Change Order No. 002R (5-0)
• Approved $16,104.00 for Trahan Architects additional services (5-0)
• Approved $7,646.00 deductive change order for Legacy Restoration & Referral (5-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District is reviewing several contracts and budget adjustments for the Superdome Capital Improvements Project and the Alario Center. The board is also deciding on a primary construction contract for the Westwego Sports Complex/John Alario Sports Complex Project.

• Proposed $20,560,000.00 contract with Ratcliff Construction Co., LLC for the Westwego Sports Complex/John Alario Sports Complex Project
• Proposed $533,037.34 increase to the Superdome Capital Improvements Project Phase 3b contract with Broadmoor, LLC
• Proposed $370,483.00 amendment for material testing services with Professional Service Industries, Inc. for the Superdome project
• Proposed $174,980.00 contract with Howe Engineers, Inc. for smoke control inspection at the Superdome
• Proposed $51,805.00 contract with Roofing Solutions, LLC for roof repairs and gutters at Alario Center Hall B

The Board approved several construction and service contracts for the Master Plan Project and the Alario Center. The most significant action was the acceptance of a $20.56M bid for the Westwego/John Alario Jr. Sports Complex. Other approvals focused on facility repairs and specialized inspection services.

• Approved $20.56M contract with Ratcliff Construction Co., LLC for John Alario Jr. Sports Complex (4-0)
• Approved $533,037.34 increase for Master Plan Phase 3b GMP Adjustment No. 07 with Broadmoor, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $370,483.00 fee for PSI Amendment No. 04 for material testing and inspection (4-0)
• Approved $174,980.00 contract with Howe Engineers, Inc. for Smoke Control Special Inspection (4-0)
• Approved $51,805.00 contract with Roofing Solutions, LLC for Alario Center Hall B repairs (4-0)
• Approved $79,500.00 contract with Holly and Smith Architects for Alario Center repair plan (4-0)
• Approved $127,200.00 contract with Terracon Consulting, Inc. for sports complex material testing (4-0)
• Adopted minutes of the February 9, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Stadium and Exposition District Board of Commissioners

The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District is meeting to approve several facility maintenance appropriations and professional service contracts. The board will consider a budget increase for the Superdome Master Plan Project and a contract extension for concession services.

• Increase of $943,195.33 for Phase 3b of the Superdome Capital Improvements Project
• Appropriation of $184,595.98 for equipment and repairs at Caesar’s Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square
• Contract with Holly & Smith Architects for Alario Center Hall B roof and gutter work, not to exceed $10,000.00
• Termination of Riess LeMieux, LLC contract and engagement of Gravis Law, PLLC as special counsel
• Two-year extension of the Concession Agreement with Service America Corporation d/b/a Sodexo through June 30, 2025

The Board approved several funding requests for facility maintenance and construction, including a price adjustment for the Superdome Master Plan Project. The Board also extended the Sodexo food services contract and hired new special legal counsel.

• Approved $184,595.98 from Capital Reserve for equipment and repairs at Caesar’s Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square (5-0)
• Approved termination of Reiss LeMieux Contract and hired Gravis Law, PLLC as special counsel (5-0)
• Approved $943,195.33 increase to Phase 3b Guaranteed Maximum Price for Superdome Capital Improvements (5-0)
• Approved contract with Holly & Smith Architects for Alario Center Hall B roof and gutter work, not to exceed $10,000 (5-0)
• Approved two-year extension of the Sodexo Concession Agreement through June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting (5-0)