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Authorization for Council President to Sign Wexford Health Contract Amendment

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-199 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No.1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Wexford Health Sources, Inc. (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). (GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).

Record date · May 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This authorizes the President of the New Orleans City Council to sign Amendment No. 1 to the city's existing contract with Wexford Health Sources, Inc. It also formally adds the Council President as a required for this specific amendment.

Why it matters

This action finalizes the administrative process required to modify the city's health services contract with Wexford Health Sources, Inc. by officially empowering the Council President to execute the document.

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

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.

The company is a party to the contract being amended.

Directly affected

President of the City Council

The individual is granted the authority and responsibility to sign the contract amendment.

Key Facts

The motion authorizes the President of the City Council to sign Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
The motion adds the President of the Council as an official signatory to the contract amendment.
The matter was introduced on May 14, 2026.
The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the motion for approval.

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The motion has been passed by the City Council.
The contract amendment is referenced as Exhibit A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this motion actually do?

It gives the President of the City Council the legal authority to sign a specific amendment to the city's contract with Wexford Health Sources, Inc.

Who is Wexford Health Sources, Inc.?

The document identifies them as the entity holding a contract with the City of New Orleans for health services.

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