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Read. Follow. Verify.Ordinance to Grant Property Servitude at 1141 Esplanade Avenue
Record date · May 7, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance authorizes the Mayor of New Orleans to enter into an agreement granting a property owner a for existing s onto the public at 1141 Esplanade Avenue. The city has determined that this area is not needed for public use and will not interfere with public access.
This ordinance formalizes the legal status of private structures encroaching on public land at 1141 Esplanade Avenue, establishing the terms and price for the property owner's continued use of that space.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property owner of 1141 Esplanade Avenue
They are granted a legal servitude to maintain encroachments on public property.
City of New Orleans
The city is entering into a contract to formalize the use of public land and collect payment.
Key Facts
- The ordinance authorizes the Mayor to sign a servitude agreement for encroachments at 1141 Esplanade Avenue.
- The city declares the affected public right-of-way space is not needed for public purposes.
- The city declares the encroachment will not interfere with the use of the public right-of-way.
- The ordinance sets the minimum price and terms for the servitude agreement.
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- The matter was originally introduced on April 9, 2026, and formally introduced to the council on April 24, 2026.
- The file identifier for this legislative item is TMP-2278.
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