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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).

Record date · May 7, 2026

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What This Bill Does

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.

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.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of New Orleans taxpayers

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

Directly affected

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.

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.
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  • The resolution was introduced on May 7, 2026.
  • The resolution serves to settle pending litigation between the City and the School Board.

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.

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Connected Entities

Orleans Parish School Board, City of New Orleans, Caesar’s New Orleans and 7 more
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 →

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