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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and La. R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the New Orleans City Council, the governing authority of Orleans Parish, will be held at its regular meeting place, the New Orleans City Council Chamber, Room 1E07, City Hall, located at 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112 on November 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval, or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rates.

The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next tax year from the increased millage is $297,337,596.11, compared to $255,082,640.68 in tax revenues for the current year. The estimated amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $42,254,955.43.

For Fiscal Year 2026, the City of New Orleans has adopted a total operating budget of approximately $1,592,417,236, including approximately $1,592,417,236 in budgeted revenues and $1,592,417,236 in budgeted expenditures.

The City’s complete Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget, including detailed revenues and expenditures by fund, department, and revenue source, is available at https://nola.gov/next/mayors-office/topics/budget/.

August 2, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: City of New Orleans Announces Nighttime Construction on Poydras Street

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that starting Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will begin nighttime construction on Poydras Street, stretching from Convention Center Boulevard to S. Claiborne Avenue. The work will occur between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night to minimize daytime traffic disruptions and expedite project completion, continuing through October 2024. This nighttime work is being completed in conjunction with the ongoing daytime work on Poydras Street.

During night closures, crews will facilitate roadway patching work, with two lanes of traffic remaining open at all times. Signage and traffic control measures, such as barrels and fencing, will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.

What to Expect During Construction:

  • Noise Levels: The work involves milling and overlaying the road surface, producing noise levels similar to heavy trucks passing by. While there will be some noise from machinery and trucks, it will be minimal and not sustained in one area for long.

  • Visual Impact: Construction lights, essential for safety, will be directed downward to minimize light pollution and disturbance to nearby residents.

  • Duration and Timing: The work will progress quickly, limiting disturbances in any specific area.

  • Daytime Activities: More intensive tasks, like jackhammering, will be scheduled during the day to minimize nighttime disruptions. All work cannot be performed at night without causing major disturbances to residents and visitors; therefore, performing work at night where possible will minimize impacts and expedite the project timeline.

Daytime work on Poydras between Convention Center Boulevard to S. Claiborne Avenue will continue as scheduled, including roadway removal and replacement, re-striping, sidewalk repairs, installation of American with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps and driveway apron repairs. 

DPW is committed to balancing the City's infrastructure needs with the well-being of residents and visitors. Residents' patience and cooperation during this period of necessary road improvements is appreciated. 

For more information, visit nola.gov/DPW. For any questions about this project or DPW, call (504)658-8000 or email dpw@nola.gov. To receive text alerts about road construction updates citywide, text "ROADWORK" to 77295 or visit nola.gov/DPW-alerts to create a profile and choose the “roadwork” alert list.

 

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