@GNOHA

GNOHA is a coalition who believe the only way to build a just and equitable society is put people first and #PutHousingFirst.

 Greater New Orleans Area
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Good afternoon, I am live tweeting from City Council’s Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee Meeting. #PutHousingFirst
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REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BY FUND As of 8/31/2026, the year-to-date unaudited General Fund Consolidated surplus, combined with the audited General Fund Consolidated 2025 end-of-year balance, totaled approximately $246.3 million. #PutHousingFirst
PERSONNEL AND OTHER OPERATING SPENDING REPORT Year-to-date combined personnel and other operating spending totaled approximately $482.7 million through August 2026, which is 60.3% of the annual 2026 adopted budgeted expenses. #PutHousingFirst
REVENUE COLLECTIONS REPORT (continued) ..Property taxes and sales taxes are above budgeted expectations; however, on a year-over-year basis, property tax is slightly underperforming while sales tax is roughly in-line. #PutHousingFirst
REVENUE COLLECTIONS REPORT Year-to-date revenues totaled approximately $558.2M through August 2026, exceeding the budgeted $510.3M and prior year collections of $539.3M. Current overall year-to-date revenues remain favorable vs budgeted recurring revenues anticipated. ..
Revenue remains favorable while expenditures are below forecast. #PutHousingFirst
Now moving to agenda item 3, CAO/Finance Budget Presentation: a) August 2026 Budget Reports/Executive Summary #PutHousingFirst
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Agenda item 5 has been deferred to the next meeting. #PutHousingFirst
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Agenda item 4 was approved. #PutHousingFirst
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Starting with agenda item 4, Motion M-26-459 (Introduced November 5, 2026) – By: Councilmember Harris This Motion authorizes the issuance of an RFP for the selection of Audit Firms to conduct the Financial and Pension Audits for FY2026 and four (4) subsequent years.
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Good morning, I am live tweeting from City Council’s 2027-Proposed-Budget-Hearings (Day-8) Meeting. #PutHousingFirst
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The meeting has been adjourned. The next meeting in Chambers is the Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee Meeting at 1. #PutHousingFirst
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There was one public commenter that spoke is support of everything suggested by the Public Libraries presentation. Then they were dismissed. #PutHousingFirst
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New Orleans Public Library will attempt to have no closures during the summer, their busiest time. However, there is a need for the replacement of 2 HVACs. #PutHousingFirst
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Transit is important with the establishment of the Bio District. The growth of the regional biosciences and healthcare sector, positions the city as a national center for medical research and treatment, and diversify the local economy beyond tourism. #PutHousingFirst
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Lastly we’ll have a presentation by the Bio District and New Orleans Public Library. #PutHousingFirst
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The New Cut- Off Natatorium completion date was September 21, 2026. With no questions from council members or the public they were dismissed. #PutHousingFirst
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Tenants include: Marine Corps Support Facility NO Coast Guard Sector Headquarters NO Federal City NORD Pool Delgado Advanced Technology Center Child Development Center Retail Center Nary Frederal Credit Union, Advance Nurses Training, NO Military & Maritime Academy Classrooms
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Lofts at Federal City Certificate of Occupancy is expected for December 2026. #PutHousingFirst
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The New Orleans Riverside at Federal City revised site plan includes Public and Private Housing, ADD Owned Homes, Retail Center, NOMMA Expansion, Delgado ATC and Green Space. #PutHousingFirst
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Next we will see the presentation of the Algiers Development District. This agency does not use General Funds similar to RTA. #PutHousingFirst
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