CAO Gilbert Montaño told the Council that the city plans to get the bulk of the costs for both incidents reimbursed through their cybersecurity insurance, the Hard Rock developers’ insurance and, if necessary, through litigation with the Hard Rock developers.
The council's decision goes against the wishes of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who argued the council has "no role" in investigating the collapse.
Employees will receive back pay from the date of their suspensions in September.
A statement from Councilwoman Helena Moreno said that "those responsible must be held to account.”
Proposal seeks to settle disagreement on transit agency’s hotel taxes, which it split with tourism agencies for years. Details on the proposed deal were not immediately available.
Board member says he will introduce a proposal for the convention center to adopt the city’s living wage ordinance, which requires contractors to pay employees at least $11.19 per hour.
The changes result from mayor’s ‘fair share’ infrastructure deal, merging NOTMC with New Orleans & Co.
The interpretation is ‘effectively prohibiting outdoor live entertainment,” according to the City Planning Commission.
The board won’t be clued in until the time comes to sign the closing documents, which isn’t expected to happen until June.
