E-Comment Process for Virtual Public Meetings

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The meeting may be accessed using the following methods:

Public Comment

Because of the unprecedented logistical and public health challenges presented by COVID-19, the City Council will accept public comment in-person and virtually.

  • Virtual public comments are submitted electronically on a form, available on the City Council web page - https://council.nola.gov/home/
  • Public comments are now being accepted and will be until 2 hours before the meeting start. Public comment received after the close of the 2 hour comment submittal period will not be considered.
  • Each submission must contain (i) the commenter’s first and last name, (ii) the commenter’s address, (iii) whether the commenter is being paid in connection with his or her comments, and (iv) the agenda item to which the comment pertains. Any comment missing this information will not be read aloud.
  • No member of the public may submit more than one written comment per agenda item.
  • Before the Council votes on an agenda item, a moderator will read into the record all comments pertaining to that item that have been submitted in accordance with these rules.
  • Comments will be read aloud in a normal speaking voice. The moderator will discontinue reading a comment once it exceeds two minutes.
  • Any person seeking accommodation as a result of a disability or other circumstance should contact  Council Chief of Staff Justyn Hawkins at jahawkins@nola.gov.

NOTE: Public comment may be allowed for items not requiring a vote at the discretion of the presiding officer. Such comment may be subject to additional restrictions, limitations, and/or modifications to be announced by the presiding officer at the outset of the meeting.

In order to submit virtual public comment for a meeting, go to https://council.nola.gov/meetings

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Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee

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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans City Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow, October 1, at 10 a.m. to receive the 2025 budget presentation and proposed budget ordinances from Mayor LaToya Cantrell's office.

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Joseph I. Giarrusso

City Council Funds $17 Million Needed for Full Automation of West Power Complex, Enhancing Infrastructure and Flood Prevention

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NEW ORLEANS - The Sewerage and Water Board West Power complex needs $34 million
to fully automate the substation when it becomes operational in June 2025. The New
Orleans City Council, in collaboration with the New Orleans legislative delegation, has
worked to fund the City’s match of $17 million as the final portion of funds needed to
fully automate the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans’s West Power Complex.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s office is also working on a $17 million match. Mayor
Cantrell and her Administration have now agreed to the funding, realizing the
importance of this project notwithstanding other City concerns.

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Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee, Joseph I. Giarrusso

City Council Announces RFP for Accounting Firm to Oversee SWBNO Billing Complaints

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to oversee and handle SWBNO’s billing process and billing complaints for the next 12
to 18 months.

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At-Large

Helena N. Moreno

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New Orleans, LA 70112

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At-Large

Jean Paul "JP" Morrell

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New Orleans, LA 70112

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District A

Joseph I. Giarrusso III

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New Orleans, LA 70112

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Lesli Harris

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New Orleans, LA 70112

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Freddie King III

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District D

Eugene J. Green

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New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

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District E

Oliver Thomas

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New Orleans, LA 70112

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