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Authorization for Council President to Sign Contract Amendment with Durr Heavy Construction

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-178 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the fourth Amendment between the City of New Orleans and Durr Heavy Construction, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the fourth amendment between the City of New Orleans and Durr Heavy Construction, LLC (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/7/26). (Quality of Life Committee recommended approval). (ITB No. 350 | EMERGENCY DEMOLITION FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY)

Record date · May 7, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This authorizes the President of the City Council to sign the fourth amendment to a contract between the City of New Orleans and Durr Heavy Construction, LLC. The contract relates to emergency demolition services for economic recovery.

Why it matters

This action formalizes the administrative authority required to execute a contract amendment for city-funded emergency demolition projects.

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

Durr Heavy Construction, LLC

The company is a party to the contract amendment requiring the Council President's signature.

Directly affected

City of New Orleans

The city is the contracting entity for the emergency demolition services.

Key Facts

  • The motion authorizes the President of the City Council to sign the fourth amendment to the contract with Durr Heavy Construction, LLC.
  • The contract is associated with ITB No. 350, titled 'Emergency Demolition for Economic Recovery'.
  • The matter was introduced on May 7, 2026.
  • The Quality of Life Committee recommended approval of this motion.
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  • The motion is filed under reference number TMP-2298.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this motion?
It grants the President of the City Council the legal authority to sign the fourth amendment to an existing contract with Durr Heavy Construction, LLC.
What kind of work does Durr Heavy Construction perform for the city?
They are contracted for emergency demolition services related to economic recovery, as specified under No. 350.

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Emergency Demolition Focus

The contract is explicitly tied to 'Emergency Demolition for Economic Recovery', suggesting a continued city focus on clearing properties for redevelopment.

Connected Entities

ITB No. 350, City of New Orleans, Harris and 3 more
otherITB No. 350“Invitation to Bid reference for emergency demolition”Map →
OrganizationCity of New Orleans“Contracting party”Map →
PersonHarris“City Councilmember”Map →
PersonMcCarron“City Councilmember”Map →
PersonKing“City Councilmember”Map →
OrganizationDurr Heavy Construction, LLC“Contractor for emergency demolition”Map →

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