Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.
Under ordinance, tear gas can be used only to prevent loss of life, injury or to dislodge a barricaded violent suspect. It's not yet clear how the department will interpret the language in policy.
Committee members appear to support renovation plans as litigation over a Phase III continues in federal court
Proposed ordinance comes three months after NOPD deployed tear gas at protesters on the Crescent City Connection.
The city is attempting to halt construction of the new jail building meant to house detainees with acute mental illness.
A legal battle continues over a permanent housing solution.
Robert Rettman is the third New Orleans inmate to die in jail this year.
