City Council significantly expands approval power over city contracts
The new ordinance will require council approval for multiyear contracts and contracts worth more than $1 million.
Tag: Smart cities investigation
Official at center of ‘smart cities’ investigation resigns from city
Jonathan Rhodes quit effective Friday, according to the Mayor's Office.
Key to the city: How a ‘pro bono’ smart cities consultancy and its partners in finance and tech worked to bring a municipal ID program to New Orleans
Cantrell, administration officials began meeting with Mastercard, MoCaFi and Ignite Cities to develop the Crescent City Card a year before publicly requesting bids for the project.
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 moving forward with contempt charges against Cantrell officials after judge denies injunction
The city was attempting to block a subpoena issued as part of the City Council's investigation into the abandoned 'smart cities' project.
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.
Cantrell sues City Council to block ‘smart cities’ subpoena
The suit comes the day after Councilwoman Helena Moreno initiated motions to hold three officials in contempt for failing to respond to subpoenas.
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.
Potential conflicts found in another city tech deal after collapse of ‘smart cities’ project
The city insisted on a specific equipment manufacturer for a WiFi contract. The company had previous dealings with firms and city employees at the center of the smart cities investigation.
Inspector General seizes computer from city employee involved in ‘smart cities’ controversy
An attorney for the employee said he believed electronics were also seized from other employees as well, but couldn’t confirm.
