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Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans Special Board Of Directors Meeting
The Board discussed and affirmed support for several New Orleans City Council motions and resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, including joint work with the Department of Public Works. Key topics included the approval of repayment plans for joint infrastructure debts, a near-term plan for FEMA-funded invoice payments, and concerns regarding the Board's future debt service and capital budget constraints. The Board also addressed the history of these joint projects, emphasizing the need to avoid similar unbonded project liabilities in the future and to explore long-term bonding capacity.
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Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans Board of Directors Meeting
The board meeting included recognition of a former employee and a maintenance crew for their response to a water main break. Key discussions covered the upcoming water quality conference, international training operations, and communication improvements regarding water disruptions. Updates were provided on the Quality of Life initiative for construction sites, inspection results for discharge bells at DPS7, and the award of a FEMA-funded transmission main project. Furthermore, the board reviewed the lead service line replacement program, including legal and legislative efforts to allow the use of public funds on private property and the establishment of right-of-entry procedures for replacements.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Sewage and Water Board Special Board Meeting
The board discussed the new role and responsibilities of the Sewage and Water Board of Directors in light of recent legislation aimed at merging the entity into a city department. Topics included proposed bylaw updates to reflect new governance, structural integration timelines, and the need for operational efficiencies such as shared legal instruments and coordinated paving operations. The meeting also addressed the creation of a transition officer position, the new budget approval process involving the City Council, and strategies for maintaining financial responsibility and accountability during the transition period.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Sewer and Water Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
The committee received an update on the transportation and drainage fee development proposal. Key discussion points included the methodology for allocating transportation costs based on vehicular traffic trip generation, utilizing land use data and building footprints to determine individual parcel rates. The committee deliberated on potential financial impacts, particularly for lower-income residents, and discussed the integration of affordability programs. The session also examined the relationship between new fee structures and existing millages, highlighting the complexities of balancing equitable cost distribution.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
