{
 "city": "New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission",
 "state": "LA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/nola-public-belt/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Public Belt Railroad Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers $3.4 million for Huey P. Long Bridge repairs",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2027 financial and operating plan. The board will also consider awarding two construction contracts and designating an official journal for the upcoming fiscal year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Agenda-June-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://railnola.com/info/board-and-staff/past-board-meetings"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Public Belt Railroad Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers $218,958 contract for Continental Cement Industry Track Project",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to vote on lease agreements and a materials contract. The body will also consider applying for a federal grant for railroad crossing elimination.",
   "agenda_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Agenda-May-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Minutes-May-21-2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://railnola.com/info/board-and-staff/past-board-meetings"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Public Belt Railroad Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on property transfer and $161,412 radio purchase",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will decide on transferring ownership of a property at 4325 France Road and approving a $161,412 annual contract with Meteorcomm LLC for Positive Train Control radios. The meeting will also review the March 2026 financial statement and minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Agenda-April-23-2026-Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Minutes-April-23-2026-FINAL.pdf",
   "source": "https://railnola.com/info/board-and-staff/past-board-meetings"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Public Belt Railroad Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers lease amendment for GATX Rail Locomotive Group",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to review financial statements and consider two resolutions. These include a lease amendment and a federal grant application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Agenda-March-26-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Minutes-March-26-2026-Final.pdf",
   "source": "https://railnola.com/info/board-and-staff/past-board-meetings"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Public Belt Railroad Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on $3.1M insurance renewal and $400K consulting contract",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to approve routine financial and insurance matters, including renewing multiple insurance policies totaling up to $2,714,458.30 and authorizing a three-year consulting contract with Kinne International, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $400,000. The board will also review the January 2026 financial statement and minutes from the prior meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Agenda-February-26-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Minutes-Feb-26-2026-Final.pdf",
   "source": "https://railnola.com/info/board-and-staff/past-board-meetings"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Public Belt Railroad Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on $1.3M rail agreement and bylaws changes",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss and vote on key financial and operational items. The board will review the General Manager’s report, approve December 2025 meeting minutes, and act on a financial statement. Two resolutions are up for consideration: one authorizing a rail investment agreement with Continental Cement Company and another adopting proposed bylaws amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Agenda-January-22-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://railnola.com/assets/pdf/board-meeting/NOPB-Commission-Minutes-Jan-22-2026-Final.pdf",
   "source": "https://railnola.com/info/board-and-staff/past-board-meetings"
  }
 ]
}