The new ordinance will require council approval for multiyear contracts and contracts worth more than $1 million.
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Gordon Plaza relocation hinges on what prices the city offers for homes
Under the law, the city must get a market appraisal in order to make an offer on the homes. But houses in Gordon Plaza are not worth much on the market.
City Council approves $35 million for Gordon Plaza residents’ relocation
The remaining residents of the subdivision have been fighting for relocation funding for years.
Cantrell admin official outlined internal ethics concerns with ‘smart cities’ project days before prospective contractor dropped out
The city’s Chief Procurement Officer said that the administration received new information that warranted a reconsideration of the city’s stance on the bid-rigging allegations.
Council unanimously approves contempt charges for two Cantrell officials for failing to respond to ‘smart cities’ subpoenas
The motions approved Thursday urge prosecutors to file formal charges against the mayor’s chief of staff and director of intergovernmental relations.
Judge temporarily blocks ‘smart cities’ investigation subpoena issued to top Cantrell aide
The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week.
Council may charge Cantrell officials with contempt for failing to respond to ‘smart cities’ subpoenas
After missing a deadline, the Cantrell administration now plans to comply with the subpoenas.
In New Orleans, city officials are no longer holding juveniles in the adult jail. A proposed state law may force them to.
The bill, which has already passed the state Senate, advanced through a House committee on Tuesday.
Council to hire outside investigator for its probe into ‘smart cities’ contract-fixing allegations
The investigator will have 45 days to review documents, subpoena witnesses and issue a report.
‘I see how this looks’: Council grills top Cantrell official over ‘smart cities’ deal
The City Council passed a resolution requesting an IG investigation into potential ethical violations in the procurement process.