NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including a motion directing and instructing the Council’s Fiscal Officer to identify a qualified accounting firm that is willing and able to perform the Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit.
As part of the Special Orders of Business, the City Council recognized students from the Rooted School for earning first place at the Youth Economists Summit, presented by Wall Street Connection. The Summit was held on December 13th at Southern University at New Orleans College of Business.
Members of the City Council with students from the Rooted School New Orleans and their families.
Council Disapproves Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Permit Regulations
The Council adopted Resolution R-26-69, which disapproves of the regulations governing the issuance of temporary alcoholic beverage outlet permits under the City Code. The regulations were submitted on January 8, 2026, pursuant to Ordinance No. 30,254 M.C.S., and would have taken effect automatically on February 22, 2026, if the Council had taken no action. Additionally, the resolution directs the Clerk of Council to notify the Department of Safety and Permits of the disapproval.
Council Directs CPC to Hold Hearing on Zoning Map Amendments
The Council adopted Motion M-26-72, which directs the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on proposed zoning map amendments that would rezone all S-RS Single Family Residential lots and rights-of-way within a specified area of the Fifth Municipal District to commercial districts compatible with the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Future Land Use designation.
The motion waives the $4,000 application fee and the requirement to participate in the Neighborhood Participation Program to expedite the process, citing alternative opportunities for public input. It also authorizes Planning Commission staff to make appropriate adjustments during their review to ensure consistency and continuity.
Council to Secure Accounting Firm for FY 2025 Single Audit
The Council adopted Motion M-26-75, which directs the Council’s Fiscal Officer to identify a qualified accounting firm that is willing and able to perform the Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit. Additionally, the Council President is directed and authorized to execute an emergency professional services agreement for a term of up to one year to provide the foregoing services, with a maximum compensation of $147,000.
Council Ballot Proposition Language for the Garden District’s Security District Proposition
The Council adopted Resolution R-26-76, which amended Resolution R-25-665. It calls for an election on June 27, 2026, in the Garden District’s Security District to authorize a maximum 19-mill fee for eight years starting January 1, 2027, to fund district security services. The amendments update the official ballot language and Notice of Election to meet the requirements of state law and the State Bond Commission, including a notice that some collected funds may be sent to certain state retirement systems.
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