New Orleans Redevelopment Authority public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the FY 2022 budget and annual scope of work. The board is also considering policies for a small business microlending grant program and affordable rental gap financing.
- Approval of FY 2022 Budget
- Policies and Procedures for the Small Business Microlending Grant Program
- Policies and Procedures for the Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program
- FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan
- FY 2022 Internal Audit Work Plan
The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2022 budget and annual scope of work. They also adopted policies for a small business microlending grant program and an affordable rental gap financing program. Additionally, the board authorized further exploration of an agency analysis report.
- Approved FY 2022 Budget of $23,588,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan (Unanimous)
- Adopted Small Business Microlending Grant Program providing recoverable grants up to $25,000 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program for LMI households (Unanimous)
- Authorized exploration of NORA Agency Analysis Report recommendations (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2022 Internal Audit Work Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved October 11 and November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting
The committee will meet via Zoom to conduct business regarding marketing and community engagement. The agenda includes a review of previous minutes and a report on current activities.
- Review and approval of October 6, 2021 minutes
- Marketing & Community Engagement Report
Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting
The Real Estate & Development Committee is meeting to approve the FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan. The body will also consider policies for a small business microlending grant program and an affordable rental gap financing program.
- Resolution 2021-12: FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan
- Resolution 2021-13: Small Business Microlending Grant Program policies
- Resolution 2021-14: Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program policies
- Resolution 2021-15: Exploration of NORA Agency Analysis Report recommendations
The Real Estate and Development Committee approved a departmental report and four resolutions to be sent to the full board. These include the FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and new policies for small business and affordable rental financing.
- Approved Departmental Report for full board review (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-12: FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-13: Small Business Microlending Grant Program policies for grants up to $25,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-14: Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program policies (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-15: Authorization to explore NORA Agency Analysis Report recommendations (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved October 6, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Finance Committee Meeting
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review financial statements through October 2021. The body will consider the FY 2022 annual scope of work, implementation plan, and proposed budget.
- Resolution 2021-16: Approving and Adopting the FY 2022 Budget
- Resolution 2021-17: Approving and Adopting the FY 2022 Internal Audit Work Plan
- FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan
- Financial Summaries and Statements Through October 2021
The Finance Committee approved the FY 2022 budget and the FY 2022 Internal Audit Work Plan to be sent to the full board. The committee also reviewed financial statements through October 2021 and the FY 2022 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan.
- Approved Resolution 2021-16 adopting the FY 2022 Budget of $23,588,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-17 adopting the FY 2022 Internal Audit Work Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to receive October 2021 financial statements and bring to full board (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 6, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners convened a special meeting on November 10, 2021. The agenda includes an executive director presentation and an analysis of NORA financing and programs.
- Executive Director Presentation
- Analysis of NORA Financing and Programs
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will meet via video conference to discuss real estate and finance reports. The agenda includes a resolution regarding the Orleans Housing Investment Program (OHIP) in New Orleans East.
- Resolution 2021-10: Awarding the Orleans Housing Investment Program (OHIP) New Orleans East
- Acceptance of Financial Summaries and Statements through August 2021
- FY 2020 External Audit Update
The Board approved property awards for the Orleans Housing Investment Program in New Orleans East and extended deadlines for two affordable rental developers. The Board also voted to extend the Executive Director's contract for two years. Financial reports and the FY 2020 external audit were accepted.
- Approved Resolution 2021-10 awarding OHIP New Orleans East properties to Home by Hand, Neighborhood Restoration of Baton Rouge, St. Bernard Project, Lucas Construction, Level Ground Development, GCE Services, and VPG Holdings
- Approved Resolution 2021-11 extending the award deadline to June 30, 2022, for Neville Development, LLC and St. Bernard Project, Inc.
- Approved 2-year contract extension for the Executive Director
- Approved August 9, 2021 minutes with amendment to include homeownership in the redevelopment framework
- Accepted FY 2020 External Audit
- Accepted Executive Director's Report
- Accepted Marketing & Community Development Report
Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting
The Real Estate and Development Committee is meeting to review departmental reports and vote on two resolutions. These items involve the Orleans Housing Investment Program and an affordable residential rental development initiative.
- Resolution 2021-10: Awarding the Orleans Housing Investment Program (OHIP) New Orleans East
- Resolution 2021-11: Extending the 2020 Affordable Residential Rental Development Initiative award to Neville Development, LLC and the St. Bernard Project, Inc.
The committee approved the Real Estate Report and Resolution 2021-10 regarding Orleans Housing Investment Program (OHIP) awards in New Orleans East for referral to the full Board. Resolution 2021-11 concerning affordable residential rental development awards was deferred.
- Approved Real Estate Report for referral to full Board (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-10 awarding OHIP New Orleans East properties to Home by Hand, Neighborhood Restoration of Baton Rouge, St. Bernard Project, Lucas Construction, Level Ground Development, GCE Services, and VPG Holdings (Unanimous)
- Deferred Resolution 2021-11 regarding 2020 Affordable Residential Rental Development Initiative awards to Neville Development, LLC and St. Bernard Project, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved August 4, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Finance Committee Meeting
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority's Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review and discuss the FY 2020 external audit and financial summaries through August 2021. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and departmental reports. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed.
The committee reviewed financial summaries through August 2021, including a total asset value of $68,921,632 and a net loss of $45,551. Members also received an update on lease options for the NORA Headquarters at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved June 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to receive August 2021 financials and bring them to the full Board
Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting
The committee will conduct a meeting via Zoom to review the agenda and approve minutes from August 4, 2021. The session includes a report on marketing and community engagement.
- Review and approval of August 4, 2021, meeting minutes
- Marketing & Community Engagement Report
Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will meet via video conference. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session.
- Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will meet via Zoom to review committee reports and financial statements. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding property transfers, development awards, and city framework support.
- Award of the Development of 1429-31 St. Bernard Avenue
- Award of Commercial Corridor Gap Financing Loan to Dew Drop Inn Revival, LLC
- Special Opportunity Transfer of 1122 Forstall to Sankofa Community Development Corporation
- Consent and Support of The City of New Orleans Redevelopment Framework
- Adoption of The City of New Orleans Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Finance Committee Meeting
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee will review financial statements through June 2021 and audit reports. The committee is also scheduled to consider an award for the development of 1429-31 St. Bernard Avenue.
- Award of the Development of 1429-31 St. Bernard Avenue
- Review of Financial Summaries and Statements Through June 2021
- Internal Audit Report
- FY 2020 External Audit
Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting
The Marketing & Community Engagement Committee of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority will meet via Zoom. The agenda consists of procedural items and a committee report.
- Review and approval of June 9, 2021 minutes
- Marketing & Community Engagement Report
Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting
The Real Estate and Development Committee is meeting to review several resolutions regarding property development and financing. The body will discuss specific project awards and the adoption of city-wide redevelopment and hazard plans.
- Award of the development of 1429-31 St. Bernard Avenue
- Commercial Corridor Gap Financing Loan to Dew Drop Inn Revival LLC
- Transfer of 1122 Forstall to Sankofa Community Development Corporation
- Consent and support of the City of New Orleans Redevelopment Framework
- Adoption of the City of New Orleans Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority board will meet via Zoom to discuss and vote on proposed revisions to the Facade Renew Improvement Program policies and procedures, accept financial summaries through April 2021, and receive an update on the FY 2020 external audit. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation involving Ely Edwards Enterprises, Inc. and NORA.
- Approving revisions to the Facade Renew Improvement Program policies and procedures
- Acceptance of financial summaries and statements through April 2021
- Internal Audit Report and FY 2020 External Audit Update
- Executive session on pending litigation: Ely Edwards Enterprises, Inc. v. PPCDC and NORA (CDC No. 2018-12443 c/w NORA v. Ely Edwards Enterprises, Inc., CDC No. 2020-8781)
Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting
The Marketing & Community Engagement Committee of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority will meet via Zoom to review and approve the agenda and minutes from April 7, 2021, and receive a marketing and community engagement report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals, votes, or financial items listed.
- Review and approval of minutes from April 7, 2021
- Marketing & Community Engagement Report
Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting
The Real Estate and Development Committee will review the agenda and minutes from April 7, 2021. The committee is scheduled to consider a resolution regarding changes to the Façade Renew Improvement Program.
- Resolution 2021-04: Approving Amendments to the Façade Renew Improvement Program Policies and Procedures
Finance Committee Meeting
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee will meet to review financial statements through April 2021. The body will also discuss internal audit reports and an update on the FY 2020 external audit.
- Financial summaries and statements through April 2021
- Internal Audit Report
- FY 2020 External Audit Update
Meeting of the Special Committee
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Special Committee is meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter
Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting conducted via telephonic or video conference. The agenda includes an executive session for the discussion of a personnel matter.
- Discussion of personnel matter in executive session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and committee reports. The board is scheduled to vote on amendments to human resource policies and a compliance questionnaire.
- Resolution 2021-02: Amendments to Human Resource Policy No. 6 regarding Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct
- Resolution 2021-03: Approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Jan 1, 2020, through Dec 31, 2020
- Acceptance of financial summaries and statements through February 2021
The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Human Resource policy regarding sexual harassment and misconduct. The board also approved the 2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and accepted financial and committee reports.
- Approved Resolution 2021-02 amending Human Resource Policy No. 6: Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-03 regarding the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved February 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director’s Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Marketing & Community Engagement Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Real Estate & Development Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Financials Report through February 2021 (unanimous)
Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting
The committee will meet via Zoom to review the agenda and approve minutes from the February 3, 2021, meeting. The session includes a report on marketing and community engagement.
- Review and approval of February 3, 2021, meeting minutes
- Marketing & Community Engagement Report
Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to review minutes from February 3, 2021, and receive a departmental report.
The committee received departmental reports on the Orleans Housing Investment Program and the Lower Ninth Ward Development Initiative. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 3, 2021 meeting. No new development contracts or zoning changes were decided.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Finance Committee Meeting
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee will review financial summaries through February 2021. The committee is also scheduled to consider amendments to sexual harassment and misconduct policies and the 2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
- Amendments to Human Resource Policy No. 6: Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct
- 2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire covering January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020
- Financial Summaries and Statements Through February 2021
The Finance Committee approved the financial summaries through February 2021 and two resolutions regarding human resources and compliance. These items will be brought to the full Board for final action. The committee also received updates on procurement policy changes and upcoming development solicitations.
- Approved financial summaries through February 2021 for full Board review (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-02 to amend HR Policy No. 6 on Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct for full Board review (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-03 to adopt the 2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for full Board review (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 3, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
Meeting of the Special Committee
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Special Committee is meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting to elect officers and receive reports from the Executive Director and various committees. The board will also review financial summaries and statements through December 2020.
- Election of officers
- Acceptance of Financial Summary and Statements through December 2020
- Internal Audit review
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 11, 2020, December 14, 2020, and January 15, 2021
The Board of Commissioners re-elected its leadership and approved several committee reports, including a 2020 year-in-review detailing affordable housing and commercial revitalization progress. The board also accepted unaudited financial statements through December 2020.
- Re-elected Commissioner Hackett-Antrum as Chairperson (Unanimous)
- Re-elected Commissioner Stumpf as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
- Elected Commissioner Broussard as Board Secretary (Unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director’s 2020 Year In Review report (Unanimous)
- Accepted Marketing Report (Unanimous)
- Accepted Real Estate & Development Report (Unanimous)
- Accepted unaudited Financials Report through December 2020 (Unanimous)
- Accepted Internal Audit report (Unanimous)
Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting
The committee is meeting via Zoom to conduct a departmental report and review previous minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.
The committee held a meeting to receive departmental reports on housing and storefront programs. No new policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting
The Marketing & Community Engagement Committee of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority will meet via Zoom to review and approve the agenda and minutes from December 9, 2020, hear a marketing report, and discuss a community engagement framework. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 emergency proclamations.
- Review and approval of minutes from December 9, 2020
- Marketing Report
- Community Engagement Framework
The committee reviewed a presentation by Spears Group Consulting Group regarding a community engagement framework. The plan focuses on social media growth, digital branding, and traditional community outreach. No formal votes were taken on the framework itself.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 9, 2020 (unanimous)
Finance Committee Meeting
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review departmental reports and financial statements through December 2020. The agenda also includes the review of minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting.
- Review and approval of December 9, 2020 minutes
- Financial summaries and statements through December 2020
- Departmental report
- Internal audit
The Finance Committee reviewed and approved the agency's balance sheet and income statements through December 2020 to be sent to the full Board. The committee also received an internal audit presentation and an update on the Dryades Market sale.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial summaries through December 2020 for referral to full Board (unanimous)
Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting via Zoom to consider Resolution 2021-01, which would award Community Adaptation Program Round 2 contractor awards to Thrive New Orleans, Ubuntu Construction Company, LLC, and Wingate Engineers, LLC. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 emergency orders, and the board certifies it cannot meet in person with a quorum.
- Resolution 2021-01: Awarding Community Adaptation Program Round 2 contracts to Thrive New Orleans, Ubuntu Construction Company, LLC, and Wingate Engineers, LLC