New Orleans Redevelopment Authority public meetings in 2022

Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, audit plan, and annual scope of work. The meeting includes proposals for several Façade RENEW 2.0 grants and an amendment to a development site plan on St. Bernard Avenue.

• Resolution 2022-22: Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant Awards for 1801 Newton St., 1212 St. Bernard Ave., 4660 Alcee Fortier Boulevard, and 4661-4669 Alcee Fortier Boulevard
• Resolution 2022-20: Adjusting the site plan for the development of 1429-31 St. Bernard Avenue
• Resolution 2022-21: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan
• Resolution 2022-23: Approving the Revised Section 3 Policy and Procedure Manual

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, audit plan, and annual scope of work. The board will also consider several Façade RENEW 2.0 grant awards and a site plan adjustment for a development project.

• Resolution 2022-22: Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant Awards for 1801 Newton St., 1212 St. Bernard Ave., 4660 Alcee Fortier Boulevard, and 4661-4669 Alcee Fortier Boulevard
• Resolution 2022-20: Adjusting site plan for development of 1429-31 St. Bernard Avenue
• Resolution 2022-21: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan
• Resolution 2022-25: Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Plan

The meeting was called to order without a quorum, preventing the Board from voting on any agenda items. The Board discussed several resolutions, including a Facade Renew grant, but postponed all votes to a future special meeting.

Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting

The Real Estate & Development Committee is reviewing several grant awards for building façades and an amendment to a development site plan. The body is also considering the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Scope of Work and Implementation Plan.

• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant for Becnel’s Automotive Repair, L.L.C. at 1801 Newton Street
• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant for Resurrection After Exoneration 2.0 at 1212 St. Bernard Avenue
• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant for Nguyet Nga Le at 4660 Alcee Fortier Boulevard
• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant for Lam Nguyen at 4661-4669 Alcee Fortier Boulevard
• Site plan adjustment for the development of 1429-31 St. Bernard Avenue

Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Marketing & Community Engagement Committee will meet to review the agenda and previous minutes from October 5, 2022. The meeting includes a report on marketing and community engagement activities.

• Review and approval of October 5, 2022 minutes
• Marketing & Community Engagement Report

Finance Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review financial statements through October 2022 and the FY 2023 Annual Scope of Work. The committee will consider several resolutions regarding budgets, policies, and retirement plans.

• Resolution 2022-22: Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Resolution 2022-23: Approving the Revised Section 3 Policy and Procedure Manual
• Resolution 2022-24: Approving and Adopting the Amended 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Resolution 2022-25: Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Plan

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a Façade RENEW 2.0 grant for Old Algiers Cultural Center, awards for the Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program, and property awards from an August 2022 RFA. The board will also review interim financial summaries, the FY 2021 external audit, and internal audit.

• Resolution 2022-13: Façade RENEW 2.0 grant to Old Algiers Cultural Center, LLC for 1800 Newton St.
• Resolution 2022-14: Awards for the Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program
• Resolution 2022-15: Property awards from August 17, 2022 RFA
• Presentation of interim financial summaries through August 2022
• FY 2021 external audit and internal audit review

Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on three resolutions: a Façade RENEW 2.0 grant to Old Algiers Cultural Center, LLC for 1800 Newton St., awards under the Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program, and awards from the Property RFA issued August 17, 2022.

• Façade RENEW 2.0 grant award to Old Algiers Cultural Center, LLC for 1800 Newton St.
• Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program awards
• Property Only Request for Applications awards from August 17, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee will review financial summaries and statements through August 2022. The body will also discuss the FY 2021 external audit and an internal audit.

• Financial summaries and statements through August 2022
• FY 2021 External Audit
• Internal Audit

Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Marketing & Community Engagement Committee of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority will meet to review and approve the agenda and minutes from August 3, 2022. The main business is a report on marketing and community engagement activities, including outreach for the Community Adaptation Program, Façade RENEW, and upcoming projects at Saint Bernard Circle and 1141 Esplanade. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Community Adaptation Program outreach, including citywide and Gentilly efforts
• Façade RENEW outreach
• Upcoming project outreach for Saint Bernard Circle and 1141 Esplanade
• Auction 2022 press release
• Social media update

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners meets August 8, 2022, to review and vote on several resolutions from its Real Estate & Development Committee. These include a Façade RENEW 2.0 grant to TNC Management LLC for 3510-18 General Meyer Ave., awards under the Small Business Microlending Grant Program, and an award for development of the Louisiana Avenue Firehouse at 2312-14 Louisiana Ave. The board will also hear an interim financial report through June 2022 and a program income conversion update. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or the names of microlending award recipients.

• Resolution 2022-09: Façade RENEW 2.0 grant to TNC Management LLC (Calvin Magee & Taura Parquet) for 3510-18 General Meyer Ave.
• Resolution 2022-10: awards for the Small Business Microlending Grant Program
• Resolution 2022-11: amendment to Small Business Microlending Grant Program policies and procedures
• Resolution 2022-12: award of development of the Louisiana Avenue Firehouse at 2312-14 Louisiana Ave.
• Presentation of interim financial summaries and statements through June 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners meets on August 3, 2022, at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The agenda covers routine business: approval of the agenda and of minutes from February 9, 2022, a departmental report, financial summaries and statements through June 2022, and an update on program income conversion. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinances appear in the agenda text.

• Review and approval of minutes from February 9, 2022
• Departmental Report
• Financial Summaries and Statements Through June 2022
• Program Income Conversion Update
• Public Comment period

Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Marketing & Community Engagement Committee of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 9:15 a.m. at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, introduction of guests, comments from the chair, and approval of minutes from June 8, 2022. The only substantive item listed is the Marketing & Community Engagement Report, followed by other matters, public comment, and adjournment. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, rezonings, or ordinances appear on this agenda.

• Review and approval of minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting
• Marketing & Community Engagement Report
• Comments from the Chair
• Public Comment period
• Meeting held at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 4th Floor

Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting

The Real Estate & Development Committee of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners meets on August 3, 2022, to review resolutions and updates. The committee will consider a Façade RENEW 2.0 grant to TNC Management LLC for 3510-18 General Meyer Ave., awards and policy amendments for the Small Business Microlending Grant Program, and an award for development of the Louisiana Avenue Firehouse at 2312-14 Louisiana Ave. It will also hear a program income conversion update and take public comment.

• Façade RENEW 2.0 grant award to TNC Management LLC (Calvin Magee & Taura Parquet) for 3510-18 General Meyer Ave.
• Awards for the Small Business Microlending Grant Program
• Amendment to policies and procedures for the Small Business Microlending Grant Program
• Award of development of the Louisiana Avenue Firehouse at 2312-14 Louisiana Ave.
• Program Income Conversion Update

Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on July 26, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, roll call, comments from the chair, introduction of guests, and approval of the agenda. The one substantive item listed is an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, followed by public comment and adjournment. No contracts, rezonings, ordinances, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Executive session scheduled for discussion of a personnel matter
• Public comment period on the agenda
• Meeting held at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
• Agenda includes review and approval of the agenda itself

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners meets June 13, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. The board will review minutes from April 11, 2022, hear the Executive Director's report and committee reports, and consider Resolution 2022-08 authorizing NORA to retain its headquarters at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. The agenda also includes a finance presentation on interim financial summaries through April 2022, a FY2021 external audit update, an executive session on a personnel matter, and public comment.

• Resolution 2022-08: authorizing NORA to retain its headquarters at 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
• Finance committee presentation of interim financial summaries and statements through April 2022
• FY2021 external audit update
• Approval of board meeting minutes from April 11, 2022
• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter

Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting

The Real Estate and Development Committee is holding a meeting to review departmental reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda contains only procedural items.

Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Marketing and Community Engagement Committee will meet to review the agency's marketing and community engagement report. The meeting also includes the review and approval of minutes from the April 6, 2022, meeting.

• Review of Marketing & Community Engagement Report
• Approval of April 6, 2022, meeting minutes

Finance Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority's Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss financial summaries through April 2022, an update on the FY2021 external audit, and minutes from February 2022. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of financial summaries and statements through April 2022
• Update on FY2021 external audit
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022 meeting

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will review several grant awards under the Façade Renew 2.0 program. The meeting also includes a report on interim financial statements through January 2022 and the adoption of a state compliance questionnaire.

• Façade Renew 2.0 Grant Award to AAA ICE, L.L.C.
• Façade Renew 2.0 Grant Award to TNT Group, LLC
• Façade Renew 2.0 Grant Award to 1814 Newton LLC
• Loan modification for redevelopment of 1800-1812 Onzaga Street
• Adoption of Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2021

Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Marketing and Community Engagement Committee will meet to review agency reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a period for public comment.

• Review and approval of February 9, 2022, minutes
• Marketing & Community Engagement Report

Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting

The Real Estate and Development Committee will review several resolutions regarding grant awards and property redevelopment. The meeting includes discussions on Façade RENEW 2.0 grants and a loan modification for Onzaga Street.

• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant Award to AAA ICE, L.L.C.
• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant Award to TNT Group, LLC
• Façade RENEW 2.0 Grant Award to 1814 Newton LLC
• Loan Modification for 1800 Onzaga, LLC and/or Its Corporate Affiliate for 1800-1812 Onzaga Street

Finance Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review financial statements through January 2022. The body will consider a resolution to adopt the 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.

• Resolution 2022-07: Adopting the 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021)
• Review of financial summaries and statements through January 2022

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners will meet via Zoom to review financial statements and committee reports. The agenda includes authorizing a Façade Renew 2.0 Grant Award and reallocating funds within the Orleans Housing Investment Program.

• Façade Renew 2.0 Grant Award to Cuddly Bear Child Development Center LLC
• Reallocation of awards for Orleans Housing Investment Program (OHIP)
• Reallocation of awards for Orleans Housing Investment Program New Orleans East (OHIP-NOE)
• Acceptance of financial summaries and statements through December 2021
• Election of Officers

The Board of Commissioners approved a $50,000 facade grant for a child development center and reallocated eight properties within the Orleans Housing Investment Programs. The board also re-elected its officers and accepted the 2021 year-in-review report.

• Re-elected Commissioner Hackett-Antrum as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Commissioner Stumpf as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Commissioner Broussard as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01: $50,000 Façade Renew 2.0 Grant to Cuddly Bear Child Development Center, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02: Reallocation of 8 properties under OHIP and OHIP-NOE (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director, Marketing & Community Engagement, and Real Estate & Development reports (Unanimous)

Marketing and Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The committee will meet via Zoom to review the agenda and approve minutes from the October 6, 2021, meeting. The session includes a report on marketing and community engagement.

• Review and approval of October 6, 2021, meeting minutes
• Marketing & Community Engagement Report

Real Estate and Development Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Real Estate and Development Committee is meeting to review departmental reports and vote on two resolutions. The body will discuss a grant for a childcare center and the reallocation of housing investment funds.

• Resolution 2022-01: Façade Renew 2.0 Grant Award to Cuddly Bear Child Development Center LLC
• Resolution 2022-02: Reallocating awards for the Orleans Housing Investment Program (OHIP) and OHIP New Orleans East (OHIP-NOE)

The Real Estate and Development Committee approved a $46,295.99 facade grant and a resolution to redistribute eight housing properties to current development partners. The committee also approved the Departmental Report to be sent to the full board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Departmental Report to be brought to full board
• Approved Resolution 2022-01: $46,295.99 Facade Renew 2.0 grant for Cuddly Bear Child Development Center, LLC
• Approved Resolution 2022-02: Reallocation of 8 OHIP and OHIP-NOE properties to current development partners

Finance Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review departmental reports and internal audits. The body will also examine financial summaries and statements covering the period through December 2021.

• Review of financial summaries and statements through December 2021
• Internal audit review
• Approval of December 8, 2021 minutes