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MUNI NEWORLEANS PARISHlocal legislationRegular Agenda

New Orleans 2026 Budget Amendment for French Quarter Drone Program

Original title: CAL. NO. 35,450 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds for the implementation of NOPD 8th District Drone Program within the French Quarter Economic Development District; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes an amendment to the 2026 City of New Orleans operating budget to allocate funding for a new drone program in the NOPD 8th District. The program is specifically designated for the French Quarter .

Why it matters

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of city funds to deploy drone surveillance technology within the French Quarter, impacting how the NOPD 8th District conducts patrols and monitoring in that area.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

NOPD 8th District

The department will receive funding to implement and operate a new drone program.

Directly affected

French Quarter residents and businesses

The drone program will operate within their geographic district.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends the 2026 City of New Orleans operating budget (Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S.).
  • The amendment appropriates funds specifically for the NOPD 8th District Drone Program.
  • The drone program is restricted to the French Quarter Economic Development District.
  • The matter was introduced to the City Council on May 27, 2026.
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  • The file identifier for this legislative item is TMP-2425.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this ordinance?
It amends the 2026 city budget to provide funding for a drone program operated by the NOPD 8th District.
Where will the drones be used?
The drones are designated for use within the French Quarter .

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Expansion of Surveillance Technology

The city is moving to integrate drone technology into standard police operations within the French Quarter.

NOPD 8th DistrictFrench Quarter Economic Development District

Connected Entities

City of New Orleans, Councilmember King, French Quarter Economic Development District and 1 more
OrganizationCity of New Orleans“The municipal government body responsible for the budget.”Map →
PersonCouncilmember King“Introduced the ordinance by request.”Map →
locationFrench Quarter Economic Development District“The specific geographic area designated for the drone program.”Map →
OrganizationNOPD 8th District“The police district where the drone program will be implemented.”Map →

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  • Controversy40
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