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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)
May 7, 2026
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$196,800across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Working Families supporting Valenzuela, Vang, and Landeros for City Council 2020, sponsored by labor and community organizations | Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Candidate PAC | $30,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Liza King | Liza King | $10,000 | Real Estate | Feb 2026 |
| Sally Harris Williamson | Sally Harris Harris | $7,200 | Retired Business Owner | Mar 2026 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | International Brotherhood of Boilermaker Iron Ship Builders Blacksmith Forgers and Helpers Local 549 | $5,500 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Michael L Harrison | Michael Leroy Harrison | $5,000 | Farrier/pastor | Jun 2026 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Kenneth King | $5,000 | Peace Officer | Jun 2024 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Cindy Harris | Cindy Harris | $4,100 | Candidate | May 2025 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Lift Up Contra Costa Action a Project of Tides Advocacy | $2,500 | - | Oct 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Lift Up Contra Costa Action a Project of Tides Advocacy | $2,500 | - | Oct 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Sandor Straus | $2,500 | Retired | Sep 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Sandor Straus | $2,500 | Retired | Sep 2024 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
This action formalizes the administrative authority required to execute a contract amendment for city-funded emergency demolition projects.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
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.
What changed
Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
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.
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.
- 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.
Why It Matters
This action formalizes the administrative authority required to execute a contract amendment for city-funded emergency demolition projects.
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Discoveries
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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
Sources
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