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Settlement Agreement Between City of New Orleans and Orleans Parish School Board

Original title: a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES Brief: A RESOLUTION approving in principle the terms of an agreement to settle the pending litigation between the City of New Orleans and Orleans Parish School Board in exchange for a set sales tax collection fee of 1.5%, a one-time payment of $6,000,000 from the City to the Orleans Parish School Board, annual payments from the City to the Orleans Parish School Board of $2,000,000 beginning in 2027 for a period of fifteen years, and provisions regarding payments made to the Orleans Parish School Board and City under the lease agreement with Caesar’s New Orleans. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

May 7, 2026

litigation education funding taxation city budget Caesars New Orleans

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Finance Connection

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$9,280,000across 20 reported contributions

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Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria	$1,000,000	-	Jan 2020
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
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Ghilotti Construction	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Ghilotti Construction	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Stacy and Witbeck, Inc	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Stacy and Witbeck, Inc	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Ghilotti Construction	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Ghilotti Construction	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Ghilotti Construction	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Stacy and Witbeck, Inc	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Ghilotti Construction	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I	Ghilotti Construction	$25,000	-	Jan 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution commits the City of New Orleans to pay $6 million upfront and $2 million annually for 15 years starting in 2027 to the Orleans Parish School Board to resolve a legal dispute.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City of New Orleans taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are allocated for the one-time $6 million payment and the subsequent 15-year annual payment obligation.

Orleans Parish School Board

The School Board receives a one-time payment and a guaranteed annual revenue stream for 15 years as part of the litigation settlement.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This resolution approves a settlement agreement to end ongoing litigation between the City of New Orleans and the Orleans Parish School Board. The agreement establishes new terms for sales tax collection fees, a one-time payment, and long-term annual payments from the City to the School Board.

Key Facts

The City of New Orleans will pay a one-time settlement amount of $6,000,000 to the Orleans Parish School Board.
The City will make annual payments of $2,000,000 to the Orleans Parish School Board for 15 years, beginning in 2027.
The agreement sets the sales tax collection fee at 1.5%.
The settlement includes specific provisions regarding payments made to both the City and the School Board under the lease agreement with Caesar’s New Orleans.
The resolution was introduced on May 7, 2026.
The resolution serves to settle pending litigation between the City and the School Board.

Why It Matters

The resolution commits the City of New Orleans to pay $6 million upfront and $2 million annually for 15 years starting in 2027 to the Orleans Parish School Board to resolve a legal dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the City pay the School Board in total?

The City will pay a one-time $6 million payment plus $2 million annually for 15 years, totaling $36 million over the 15-year period.

When do the annual payments begin?

The annual payments of $2 million are scheduled to begin in 2027.

What is the purpose of this resolution?

It approves the terms of a settlement to end a lawsuit between the City of New Orleans and the Orleans Parish School Board.

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Long-term Fiscal Commitment

The settlement creates a fixed financial obligation for the City of New Orleans spanning 15 years, starting in 2027.

City of New Orleans Orleans Parish School Board

Connected Entities

organizationOrleans Parish School Board“Party to the litigation and recipient of settlement funds.”Map →

organizationCity of New Orleans“Party to the litigation and payer in the settlement agreement.”Map →

organizationCaesar’s New Orleans“Entity involved in a lease agreement with payment provisions relevant to the set”Map →

personMorrell“Councilmember and sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personGreen“Councilmember and sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personHarris“Councilmember and sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMcCarron“Councilmember and sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personWillard“Councilmember and sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personHughes“Councilmember and sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personKing“Councilmember and sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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