Low participation rates — even when the city is offering curbside pickup — along with contamination of recyclables and costs of using recycling centers contribute to the low rate.
Amid ongoing uncertainty in the tourism industry, Sawaya hopes to move forward with expansion plans
The City Council will also consider a non-binding resolution encouraging the city government to use 100 percent renewable energy for city buildings and operations by 2025.
Firefighters’ union president says the Real Time Crime Center camera network shouldn’t be used for city employment matters.
The city said that although the masks are still “protective,” even though they haven’t received official approval from the federal government to be labeled “N95 masks.”
Harrah’s Fund dollars previously went to the Orleans Parish School Board. But the city has other educational priorities.
The ordinance codifies a 45-license cap, which has been in effect for 10 years under an extended ‘pilot period.’ An amendment could allow more licenses, but not for at least two years.
The move would block potential pedicab competitors, and cement market control among three companies that have held the permits since they were first awarded in 2011.
The Neighborhood Housing Improvement fund will still get revenue from a short-term rental fee after the tax expires next year, but that may not make up for the lost revenue.
