Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Charline K. Gipson’s organization
May 14, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed a presentation from Nunez Community College concerning their Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program and received an overview from the Office of Economic Development regarding a proposed overhaul of the Restoration Tax Abatement program. Furthermore, the committee authorized a contract amendment for security services at Gordon Plaza and Lincoln Beach, and approved a new subrecipient agreement with the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment of the former Six Flags property, which includes compliance requirements for American Rescue Act funds.
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The board received a presentation from Hammerman & Gainer, LLC regarding the 2026 Tax Appeal recommendation process. The board also approved two resolutions: R-25-1 concerning the disposition of appeals in the First through Seventh Municipal Districts, and R-25-2 regarding the certification of assessments for the First through Seventh Municipal Districts to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
The committee held a meeting covering several agenda items related to utility and telecommunications regulations. Discussions included the 2015 Final Integrated Resource Plan for Entergy New Orleans, Inc., rulemaking for integrated resource planning components, and procedural schedules for gas infrastructure rebuild status updates. The committee also addressed energy smart program administration, broadband technology presentations, and accounting/leasing matters for New Orleans Access Television (NOA-TV). Additionally, motions were passed regarding funding matches for NOA-TV, recoupment of overpayments from Cox Communication, acknowledgment of gross revenue payment changes, and the authorization of month-to-month contracts with various advisors.
Sep 27, 2022·BoardMeeting
Board
Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed Ordinance Cal. No. 33,867, which focuses on reducing public sector blight by establishing and maintaining a public-facing inventory of City-owned immovable property. Furthermore, the committee heard a presentation on collaborative programmatic initiatives within the green infrastructure industry, covering programs such as the Water Challenge, Thrive Green Academy, the Propeller Water Impact Accelerator, and various business and workforce on-ramps.
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