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Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City of New Orleans and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Audubon Nature Institute (ANI)
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DESCRIPTION: Requesting approval of a CEA with the City of New Orleans, RTA, and Audubon Nature Institute |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and approve a CEA between the City of New Orleans (CNO), RTA, and Audubon Nature Institute (ANI).
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The construction of the Canal Street Ferry Terminal project will create a seamless riverfront connecting the Audubon Aquarium to Spanish Plaza, which will focus on opening the riverfront and re-envisioning the connectivity between all transit modes to provide safe, reliable connections for riders.
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DISCUSSION:
A portion of the improvements to the landscaping and hardscaping that is being funded by ANI is occurring on the City’s right of way. This CEA will provide clarity on the responsibility of each entity for the next 15 years. The RTA will be responsible for normal hardscaping maintenance expenses. Any expense over $10,000 or considered non-routine, will be completed by the RTA and reimbursed by the City of New Orleans.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is a minimal financial impact on the RTA.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon Board approval, staff will execute the City of New Orleans RTA and ANI CEA.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
Prepared By: Darrell LaFrance, dlafrance@rtaforward.org
Title: Project Manager III
Reviewed By: Lona Edwards Hankins, lhankins@rtaforward.org
Title: Deputy CEO of Infrastructure, Planning, and Information Technology
Reviewed By: Gizelle Johnson Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
1/4/2023
Lona Hankins Date
Interim Chief Executive Officer