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Read. Follow. Verify.Authorization for Council President to Sign Contract Amendment with Durr Heavy Construction
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.
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.
Durr Heavy Construction, LLC
The company is a party to the contract amendment requiring the Council President's signature.
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.
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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.
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