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City of New Orleans contracting

French Market Corp. leases park to restaurant, shutting Landrieu ally out of deal

The city agency agreed to let Dottie Belletto’s nonprofit use the park for free, but the organization rejected the deal.

By Charles Maldonado | July 31, 2014

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.

By Charles Maldonado | July 15, 2014

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.

By Charles Maldonado | July 8, 2014

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.

By Charles Maldonado | June 20, 2014

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.

By Charles Maldonado | November 18, 2013

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.

By Charles Maldonado | October 10, 2013

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.

By Charles Maldonado | September 24, 2013

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.

By Charles Maldonado | September 11, 2013
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