The city agency agreed to let Dottie Belletto’s nonprofit use the park for free, but the organization rejected the deal.
Tag: City of New Orleans contracting
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French Market Corp. moves to shut Landrieu ally out of lucrative Bourbon Street lease
The nonprofit leased land for $1 and in turn subleased it to a restaurant for more than $100,000.
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Landrieu wants voters to make it harder for a mayor to steer city business to favored firms
If the City Council approves the ordinance, voters would vote on the proposal in November.
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As lucrative lease deal winds down, Landrieu ally gets $250,000 city contract
A nonprofit is about to lose a deal that brings in more than $100,000 a year, but a related company just got a bigger contract.
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Conley offers to quit law firm to preserve status as disadvantaged business
Companies must be independent to be certified for the city’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
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City reviewing disadvantaged-business status of Conley law firm
The Lens reported ties between the black-owned firm and another, raising questions about its independence.
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Top bidder on city tax collections contract may be skirting minority-business rules
Archon gets top score after meeting minority participation goal. A competitor cries foul.
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Contract negotiations continue with tax collection firm despite DBE complaint
Collections firm must bring price down if it is to stay in the bidding, city says.