Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

The board discussed financial updates, including current infrastructure maintenance funds and fair share revenue. A new contract amendment for professional services was approved to explore a parcel fee structure to support drainage repairs. The board also reviewed progress on catch basin cleaning and stormwater system maintenance, and discussed legal developments concerning lead service line replacements and the retirement of a turbine.

The Selection Committee met to evaluate and score proposals for the CIS Software and Services RFP. The committee reviewed seven responsive proposals following the exclusion of four non-responsive bids. The meeting included the assessment of DBE scores, the completion of a consensus technical scoring process for all evaluated proposers, and the formal adoption of these scores. The committee subsequently voted to cancel the current RFP due to low final scores with the intent to rebid the project at a future date.

The meeting included reports from the Governance Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee. Discussion topics involved the General Superintendent's compensation framework, an emergency succession plan for executive leadership, and a review of the legislative session, including successful initiatives and capital funding. The board reviewed potential impacts of recent legislation on governance and appointments. The finance portion addressed a proposed parcel fee for infrastructure improvements, a review of financial statements and audit status, customer service metrics and staffing, and the approval of various contract awards, amendments, and final acceptances. Executive sessions were held to discuss legal matters concerning specific case litigations.

The meeting included the review and acknowledgment of Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Reports for the East Bank and West Bank Wastewater Treatment Plants for the 2025 reporting year. The Board reviewed facility performance data, including sanitary sewer overflow statistics, influent loading parameters, preventive maintenance activities, and effluent quality monitoring. Resolutions were adopted to formally acknowledge the audit reports and confirm the Board's commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance for both treatment facilities.

The committee reviewed the municipal water pollution prevention environmental audit for the East Bank and West Bank wastewater treatment plants, covering the previous calendar year. Discussions focused on sewer pump station mechanical issues, sanitary sewer overflow performance, response time adherence to consent decree requirements, and maintenance cycles. Resolutions were passed regarding the environmental audit findings for both treatment plants. Additionally, the audit department provided a quarterly update on staffing priorities, Act 393 compliance testing, and an ongoing review of vehicle and heavy equipment rental and leasing.