University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District, LA
Recent University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District public meeting topics include development projects, resolutions & ordinances, budget & taxes, contracts & procurement.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Development projects
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Budget & taxes
- Contracts & procurement
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Recent meetings
Mon Aug 3, 2026
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District
Board to authorize consulting deal to recruit defense firms
The board will vote on a resolution authorizing the chair to negotiate and execute a consulting agreement for recruiting defense-related companies and pursuing funding opportunities. Other action items include approving June 9 meeting minutes and receiving public notice proof.
- R-2026-011: Resolution to authorize consulting agreement for defense company recruitment and funding pursuit
- Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Board announcements and officer/committee reports
- Public comment period
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📄 From the agenda
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MEETING AGENDA
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District will be held on August 3, 2026 at 3:00
p.m. at LITE CENTER, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111, Lafayette, LA 70506. The meeting
agenda and the items to be discussed are attached hereto.
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MEETING AGENDA
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
LITE, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111
Lafayette, LA 70506
DATE/TIME: August 3, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Commissioners: Dr. Ramesh Kolluru, Mandi Mitchell, Steve Oubre, Dr. Geoffrey Stewart and
Scott Hebert (each, a Commissioner)
Others: Lauren Emert
Cearley W. Fontenot
A. Action Item Call to Order
B. Action Item Roll Call
C. Action Item Board’s receipt of proof of notice and introduction of
affidavit of posting public notice.
D. Action Item Approval of the June 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
E. Action Item Board Announcements
F. Action Item Reports of Officers and Committees
G. Resolutions
1. R-2026-011. A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District
authorizing the Chair to negotiate and execute a consulting agreement for the
recruitment of defense-related companies and th …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District
Board to adopt 2026-27 budget and open hotel-development RFP
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District Board of Commissioners will meet on June 9, 2026, at LITE Center, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111, Lafayette, LA 70506. Commissioners will act on routine items such as approving minutes and receiving reports, but the most consequential decisions involve adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and authorizing a Request for Proposals for a proposed hotel development and other projects within the district.
- Adopt FY 2026-27 budget
- Approve R-2026-009 adopting FY 2026-27 budget
- Authorize RFP for proposed hotel development and other projects (R-2026-010)
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✓ Decided: District adopts FY27 budget and authorizes hotel development solicitations
The Board approved the FY27 budget with discussed revisions. The Board also authorized the preparation of RFP, RFQ, and RFI documents for a full-service hotel and other district projects.
- Approved April 21, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adopted FY27 Budget with revisions (4-0)
- Approved preparation of RFP, RFQ, and RFIs for a full-service hotel and other projects (4-0)
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MEETING AGENDA
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District will be held on June 9, 2026 at 3:30
p.m. at LITE CENTER, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111, Lafayette, LA 70506. The meeting
agenda and the items to be discussed are attached hereto.
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MEETING AGENDA
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
LITE, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111
Lafayette, LA 70506
DATE/TIME: June 9, 2026
Commissioners: Dr. Ramesh Kolluru, Mandi Mitchell, Steve Oubre, Dr. Geoffrey Stewart and
Scott Hebert (each, a Commissioner)
Others: Lauren Emert
Cearley W. Fontenot
A. Action Item Call to Order
B. Action Item Roll Call
C. Action Item Board’s receipt of proof of notice and introduction of
affidavit of posting public notice.
D. Action Item Approval of the April 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
E. Action Item Board Announcements
F. Action Item Reports of Officers and Committees
G. Resolutions
1. R-2026-009. A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District Adopting
a Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027.
2. R-2026-010. A Resolution of the Board of Commi …
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📄 From the minutes
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2026,
HELD AT LITE CENTER, 537 CAJUNDOME BLVD., SUITE 111, LAFAYETTE, LA
70506.
ATTENDANCE
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Ramesh Kolluru (Chairman), Mandi D. Mitchell,
Geoffrey Stewart, and Scott Hebert.
ABSENT: Steven Oubre.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Cearley W. Fontenot, UL Lafayette General Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Lauren Emert
(3:42 p.m.) COMMENCEMENT
AGENDA ITEM A: Call to Order
The Chairman called the Regular District Meeting of June 9, 2026, to order.
AGENDA ITEM B: Roll Call
The Chairman called roll and Geoffrey Stewart, Scott Hebert and Mandi D. Mitchell were
present and attending. Steven Oubre was absent.
AGENDA ITEM C: Public Notice Acknowledgement.
The Board acknowledged receipt of proof of public notice and affidavit of posting.
AGENDA ITEM D: Approval of the April 21, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
Motion to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2026, meeting by Mitchell, seconded by Hebert,
and the vote was as follows:
YEAS: Kolluru, Mitchell, Geoffrey Stewart and Scott Hebert.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Oubre
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM E: Board Announcements
None.
AGENDA ITEM F: Reports of Officers and Committees
There were no reports of Officers and Committees. Tax Collections Report and revenue to date
reported by Secretary/Treasurer.
• Approximate revenue to date: $290,022. …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District
Board to vote on LA Hub Complex funding, legal counsel, and secretary-treasurer
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District Board of Commissioners will meet on April 21, 2026, at LITE Center to approve meeting minutes, tax collections, and several resolutions. The board will also discuss notifications for the district sales tax, an entertainment district for future growth, a communications plan, public-private partnerships, and the FY 26/27 budget.
- Resolution R-2026-006: Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana for LA Hub Complex project capital outlay funding
- Resolution R-2026-007: Elect a Secretary/Treasurer
- Resolution R-2026-008: Select new legal counsel
- Resolution R-2026-005: Designate an official journal
- Tax Collections Report
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✓ Decided: Board approves LA Hub Complex funding agreement and entertainment district study
The Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana for LA Hub Complex capital outlay funding. It also authorized a study for an entertainment district aligned with Master Plan 2.0. Additionally, the Board appointed a Secretary/Treasurer and hired legal counsel.
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with State of Louisiana for LA Hub Complex funding (4-0)
- Authorized entertainment district study for Master Plan 2.0 (4-0)
- Hired Charles Landry as legal counsel (4-0)
- Appointed Geoffrey Stewart as Secretary/Treasurer (4-0)
- Designated the Daily Advertiser as the official journal (4-0)
- Approved May 20, 2025, meeting minutes (4-0)
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MEETING AGENDA
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District will be held on April 21, 2026 at 6:00
p.m. at LITE CENTER, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111, Lafayette, LA 70506. The meeting
agenda and the items to be discussed are attached hereto.
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MEETING AGENDA
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
LITE, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111
Lafayette, LA 70506
DATE/TIME: April 21, 2026 at 9:00a.m.
Commissioners: Dr. Ramesh Kolluru, Mandi Mitchell, Steve Oubre, Dr. Geoffrey Stewart and
Scott Hebert (each, a Commissioner)
Others: Lauren Emert
Cearley W. Fontenot
A. Action Item Call to Order
B. Action Item Pledge of Allegiance
C. Action Item Roll Call
D. Action Item Board’s receipt of proof of notice and introduction of
affidavit of posting public notice.
E. Action Item Approval of the May 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
F. Action Item Board Announcements
G. Action Item Reports of Officers and Committees
H. Action Item Tax Collections Report
I. Resolutions
1. R-2026-005. A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District
designating an official journal.
2. R-20 …
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📄 From the minutes
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2026,
HELD AT LITE CENTER, 537 CAJUNDOME BLVD., SUITE 111, LAFAYETTE, LA
70506.
ATTENDANCE
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Ramesh Kolluru (Chairman), Mandi D. Mitchell,
Geoffrey Stewart, and Scott Hebert.
ABSENT: Steven Oubre.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Charles Landry and Cearley W. Fontenot, UL Lafayette General Counsel
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Lauren Emert
(9:12 a.m.) COMMENCEMENT
AGENDA ITEM A: Call to Order
The Chairman called the Regular District Meeting of April 21, 2026, to order.
AGENDA ITEM B: Pledge of Allegiance
The Chairman led the Pledge of Allegiance
AGENDA ITEM C: Roll Call
The Chairman called roll and Geoffrey Stewart, Scott Hebert and Mandi D. Mitchell were
present and attending. Steven Oubre was absent.
AGENDA ITEM D: Public Notice Acknowledgement.
The Board acknowledged receipt of proof of public notice and affidavit of posting.
AGENDA ITEM E: Approval of the May 20, 2025, Meeting Minutes.
Motion to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2025, meeting by Mitchell, seconded by Stewart,
and the vote was as follows:
YEAS: Kolluru, Mitchell, Geoffrey Stewart and Scott Hebert.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Oubre
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM F: Board Announcements
Chairman Kolluru discussed changes in University administration, his role as Chairman of the
EDD and introduction of new Board …
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