BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2014.

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1 A MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2014 THE BUDGET COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE TH FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SCOTT H. COOPER AT 1:35 P.M. ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF: GUESTS: Scott H. Cooper, Committee Chairman Gregory R. Rusovich, Member William T. Bergeron, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member Robert R. Bmkerding, Jr., Member Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel J. Rucker!, Chief Financial Officer M. Gresham, Executive Assistance for External Affairs M. Rubino, Staff Attorney W. Stokes, Executive Secretary H. Fontenot, Paralegal N. Chandler, City Business A.I. Richard, Postlethwaite & Netterville A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order Committee Chairman Cooper dete1mined the existence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 1:35 P.M. B. Public Comment Committee Chai1man Cooper called for public comment, but there was none.

2 C. Briefing and Discnssion Items 1. Review of October, 2014, Financial Statement. Mr. Ruckert biiefed the committee regarding the October, 2014, financial statements. He distributed a report detailing the financial information, a copy of which is made part of these minutes. Mr. Rucke1i stated that October was another good month and that expenses for the year were all below the budget. He am1ounced that revenue for terminal operations and cruise operations came in higher than the budget projected. Mr. Ruckert stated that parking came in below the budget because of the Carnival Elation being dry docked for two weeks. After discussion, the committee indicated it would reconnnend acceptance of this month's financial statement to the Board at its next scheduled regular meeting. 2. Briefing on and Discussion of the Fiscal Ycar 2014 Financial Audit by Postlethwaite & Netterville. Mr. Rucke1t introduced Mr. Joey Richard of Postlethwaite & Netterville. Mr. Richard briefed the committee and discussed the Fiscal Year 2014 financial audit. He covered items such as the Scope and Reports, which include an opinion on the financial statements and schedules for the end of June Mr. Richard spoke on the topic Scope of Major Testing, which involves risk assessment, disbursements, payroll, legal matters, claims, and analytical review. He touched on a section labeled SAS 114 Communications, which covers adjustments, management representations, and difficulties encountered in perfonning the audit. Mr. Richard reviewed Audit Adjustments and discussed the majority of audit adjustments that were provided by management at the beginning of the audit. He also reviewed proposed entries related to cash and investments, current and long-term p01tions of capital leases, and government receivables. He last briefly reviewed the surmnary of the financial statement and capital contributions. 3. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to Review Disclosure Obligations of Prior Bond Issues for the Purpose of Participating in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative and to File with the Securities and Exchange Commission the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Initiative Questionnaire Reporting Any Deficiencies in Prior Disclosures. Mr. Rucke1t briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the Board to review disclosure obligations of prior bond issues for the purpose of paiticipating in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative initiative and to file with the SEC. Entities filing reports of possible deficiencies in their prior disclosures would be exempt from SEC fines otherwise assessable. Mr. Rucke1i stated that approving this resolution will give the Boai d the opportunity to rep01i any deficiencies in prior

3 official statements. He co111111ented that the only official statements that it affects at this time are for the years 2010 and 2013 and that the anticipated filing would include improper indexing of certain reports and the fact that the Board did not disclose the downgrading of the certain bond insurers. He considered none of these disclosures material. After discussion, the committee indicated it would recommend approval of this resolution to the Board at its next scheduled regular meeting. D. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee Chairman Cooper adjourned the meeting at 2:09 P.M.

4 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2014 A MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE TH PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN WILLIAM T. BERGERON AT 2:10 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF: GUESTS: William T. Bergeron, Committee Chairman Gregory R. Rusovich, Member Scott H. Cooper, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel D. Keller, Director, Port Development J. Rucker!, Chief Financial Officer M. Gresham, Director of External Affairs C. Dunn, Deputy Director, Pmi Development M. Rubino, Staff Attorney W. Stokes, Executive Secretary I-I. Fontenot, Paralegal R. Bylsma, Facilities Manager N. Chandler, City Business C. Balthazar, Riverworks A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order Committee Chairman Bergeron determined the presence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 2: 10 P.M.

5 B. Public Comment Committee Chairman Bergeron called for public comment, but there was none. C. Briefing and Discussion Items 1. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to ARC Mechanical Contractors, Inc., for France Road Drainage Pump Station No. 6 Pump Replacement. Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recormnended approval of the award of a contract in the amount of $106,900 to ARC Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a new contractor for the Board. The purpose of the contract is for labor, material and equipment to replace a storm drainage pump at Station 6 off France Road. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 2. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to D & D Construction LA, LLC, for Alabo Street Wharf Riverbank and Levee Debris Removal. Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recmmnended approval of the award of a contract in the amount of $168,000 to D & D Construction LA, LLC., another new bidder. The purpose of the contract is for labor, material and equipment to remove accumulated driftwood debris under the Alabo Street Wharf. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the BoaTd at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 3. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to D & D Construction LA, LLC, for First Street Wharf Deck Repairs. Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recormnended approval of the award of a contract in the amount of $158,000 to D & D Construction LA, LLC. The purpose of the contract is for labor, material and equipment to repair the concrete wharf deck at the First Street Wharf. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 4. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Ratifying the President and Chief Executive Officer's Declaration of Extreme Public Emergency at the Seabrook Bridge and His Award of Contracts for Emergency Structural Repair Work. Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution ratifying the action of the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer in declaring

6 an extreme public emergency on October 30, 2014, under his Bylaw authority and authorizing contracts for emergency professional engineering services and emergency structural repairs to the Seabrook Bridge. This emergency action included an $85,000 amendment to an existing contract with Modjeski & Masters, Inc., for engineering design services and a new contract in the amount of $1,271,444 to Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC, to make the necessary structural repairs. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 5. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with Manning Architects, A Professional Architectural Corporation, for the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal Project. Mr. Keller briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract not to exceed the amount of $2,046,000 with Manning Architects. The purpose of this contract is for the design of the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal Project. Ms. Keller stated that this contract will include the design of three phases: funding sources; impact on the neighborhood; and the practicality of the size of the project. Mr. LaGrange commented on and Ms. Keller confirmed that Manning Architects will handle design of the whole project, but not build the project. Commissioner Rusovich expressed concern about Mauning's hourly fees as compared to industiy hourly fees, and Ms. Keller acknowledged that comparisons of hourly fees were conducted. Ms. Keller confirmed to Conllllissioner Barkerding that the old Poland Avenue Shed will be removed. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 6. Update on Status of Board Response to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Water System Requirements. Ms. Durm briefed the conllllittee on the Board's response to the Louisiana Depmiment of Health and Hospitals' (DHH) administrative order and m1 update on the background and status on the Board's Public Drinking Water Systems. She reviewed the current water quality monitoring program covering the daily and monthly chlorine sampling. Ms. Dunn talked about m1implementation plan to comply with the DHH administrative order that consists of chlorine and bacterial samplings, staff training, monthly reporting and monitoring relating to facility services and environmental services. She indicated that Ryan Bylsma is in the process of getting DHH ce1iification in order to conduct monthly reporting m1d monitoring. Ms. Dunn reviewed the estimated costs of compliance with the administrative order and new health regulations which would be considered as operating and capital expenses.

7 D. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee Chairman Bergeron adjourned the meeting at 2:52 P.M.

8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THE PROPERTY AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2014 A MEETING OF THE PROPERTY AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE Tl! PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL W. KEARNEY AT 2:52 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF: GUESTS: Michael W. Kearney, Committee Chairman Gregory R. Rusovich, Member Scott H. Cooper, Member William T. Bergeron, Member Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel P. Zinunermann, Director, Operations A. Fant, Deputy Director, Operations M. Rubino, Staff Attorney W. Stokes, Executive Secretary H. Fontenot, Paralegal C. Balthazar, Riverworks N. Chandler, City Business A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order Committee Chairman Kearney determined the existence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 2:52 P.M.

9 B. Public Comment Committee Chairman Kearney announced that he would defer public comment if there was m1y until after the briefing and presentation of the items. C. Briefing and Discussion Items 1. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to Bollinger Quick Repair, LLC, for Hull Repairs to the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley. Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the award of a contract in the mnount of $182,330 to Bollinger Quick Repair, LLC., the only responsive bidder. The purpose of this contract is for hull repairs to the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley. After disctjssion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regulm ly scheduled meeting. 2. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to Stewart & Stevenson, LLC, for the Overhaul of Engines and Generators on the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley. Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and reconnnended approval of a resolution authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $540,906 to Stewart & Stevenson, LLC, for the overhaul of engines and generators to the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 3. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Cavotec USA, Inc., for the Purchase of 2,500 Feet of SKV Power Cable for Use as a Spare for the Board's Container Cranes. Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $87,500 to Cavotec USA, Inc., for the purchase 2,500 feet of power cable to be used as a spare for container cranes. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 4. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to Enter into an Agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Concerning the Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal.

10 D. Adjournment Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad for installation and removal of turn-outs and connections to the railroad signals at the Napoleon Avenue and Clarence Hemy Truckway intersection. Mr. Zinnnerman stated that the approximate cost of the project will be at a minimum $115,000, but not to exceed $150,000, and that ftmds are budgeted in the Board's Capital Improvement Program. After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. There being no further business to come before the connnittee, Committee Chairman Kearney adjourned the meeting at 2:58 P.M.

11 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2014 A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS,HELD IN THE Tll PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN GREGORY R. RUSOVICH AT 9:03 A.M. ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT MEMBERS: STAFF: GUESTS: Gregory R. Rusovich, Committee Chairman Scott H. Cooper, Member Willimn T. Bergeron, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member Robert R. Bm1cerding, Jr., Member Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer P. Gal!wey, Chief Operating Officer B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel M. Rubino, Staff Attorney M. Greshmn, Director, External Affairs L. Louviere, Commercial Manager P. Matthews, Community Affairs Manager W. Stokes, Executive Secretary H. Fontenot, Paralegal S. Maclay, Louisiana Museum Foundation G. Cosenza, Giobyte Advertising 1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order Conunittee Chairman Rusovich determined the presence of a quorum m1d called the meeting to order at 9:03 A.M. 2. Public Comment Co1mnittee Chai1man Rusovich called for public comment, but there was none.

12 3. Chairman's Comments Committee Chaiiman Rusovich had no comments. 4. President & Chief Executive Officer's Comments Mr. LaGrange had no comments. 5. Briefing and Discussion Items A. Consider Approval of a Resolution in Support and Encouragement of the Development of a Public Private Partnership Pilot Program for the Illinois River Waterway System. Ms. Louviere briefed the committee and asked it to consider approval of a resolution in support and encouragement of the development of a public private partnership pilot program for the Illinois River Waterway System. C01mnissioner Rusovich asked how would the branding and marketing of the partnership with Illinois River Watery System take place. Ms. Louviere stated that it could be done as a joint venture in promoting cargo. Commissioner Rusovich suggested that we could embark on a new marketing campaign to promote cargo movements through the Pmt of New Orleans by making the public aware of the 2013 Louisiana tax cargo credit Jaw. This law created certain tax exemptions for the import or export of goods through Louisiana ports. Projects that will qualify for the credit include warehousing and storage, port operations, marine cargo handling, ship building and repairs and oil and gas activities. Commissioner Rusovich suggested that this topic conld be taken up at the next month's meeting. B. Cargo Report. Ms. Louviere stated that the munbers for the month are looking really good and that everything is up with the exception of export breakbulk. She announced that, for October 2014 versus Previous Year to Date, total break bulk tons are up 52% and the trend is expected to continue with a minor slowdown for the next two months. Ms. Louviere stated that, on the container side, the numbers looked good and were up on impo1t and expmt from October She reviewed TEU numbers that were up as well and stated that the only numbers coming in with a slight decrease were on the export breakbulk side. [Note: Some of the information set out above was reported erroneously at the meeting, and the official minutes set out here correct any misinformation.] C. Community Outreach Update.

13 Mr. Matthews briefed and updated the committee on community outreach and the success of the I'' Annual Port of New Orleans Maritime Workforce Su1mnit. He also presented a video of the event that was prepared by Mr. G. Cosenza of Giobyte Advertising. After the presentation of the video, Mr. Cosenza gave a brief summary of his background and his company. Mr. Matthews also welcomed and introduced Ms. Susan Maclay, Executive Director of the Louisiana Museum Fotmdation. She provided a brief synopsis of the musemn and its funding. Ms. Maclay expressed her desire to recruit sponsors for a museum exhibition titled "The Battle of New Orleans in American Culture" and requested information on local com1ections that she could approach. D. Downtown Traffic Conditions Analysis. Mr. Gallwey briefed the committee on the "Downtown Traffic Conditions Analysis". He reviewed a letter from Mr. Cedric Grant, head of the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board and responsible for capital projects and public works for the city including the traffic depmiment. 1ney are asking for a $150,000 commitment from the P01i for a study which pertains to the downtown traffic conditions, directions of streets, the flow of pedestrians and traffic, and parking. The areas of study will include the Expressway to Esplanade Avenue and the Mississippi River to Claiborne Avenue. Commissioners Rusovich and Kearney asked Mr. Gallwey how the proposed study connects with the Convention Center Boulevard study. Mr. Gallwey answered that the two studies are not connected and that both studies along with other studies will be reviewed by the City to develop its own analysis. Mr. LaGrange info1med the committee that the purpose of Mr. Gallwey presenting the proposed study is to inform the commissioners ahead of time and that more details will be available in December. E. Report on Vessel Calls. Mr. LaGrange rep01ied that October had 512 vessel calls as opposed to 474 last year and 480 the year before. For the overall year, there were 4,385 versus 4,163 last year. 6. Other Business. Mr. Gallwey mentioned that the Harbor Police Retirement System Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the P01i and LASERS was scheduled for approval by the Public Retirement Systems Actuarial Committee. Therefore, on July 1, 2015, the system will be transferred to the Louisimm State Employees Retirement System. Mr. LaGrange updated the committee on the ongoing process of selecting candidates for the chief operating officer position. He stated that the search committee had received approximately 80 resumes from which 15 candidates were selected. This list

14 was narrowed down to six which will be further reduced to three candidates, who would be presented to the Board. Commissioner Barkerding asked what criteria were used to narrow the pool of candidates down to 15 people. Mr. LaGrange explained that the committee which consists of himself, Pat Gallwey and Jim Rucke1t used a tier system of qualifications. Mr. Gallwey indicated that applications will be accepted until the end of the month. 7. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee Chairman Rusovich adjourned the meeting at 9:49 A.M.

15 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2014 MEETING NO. 5, FISCAL YEAR 2015, A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE MAIN AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:06 A.M. ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014, BY CHAIRMAN GREGORY R. RUSOVICH. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF: Gregory R. Rusovich, Chairman Scott H. Cooper, Vice-Chairman William T. Bergeron, Secretary-Treasurer Michael W. Kearney, Member Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member G. LaGrm1ge, President m1d Chief Executive Officer P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel D. Allee, future Director, Cruise & Tourism C. Bonura, Director, Business Development D. Keller, Director, Po1i Development J. Rucke1i, Chief Financial Officer P. Zimmermann, Director, Operations J. Cefalu, Deputy Director, Cruise & Tourism G. Hager, Director, Human Resources J. Fritz, Deputy General Counsel M. Rubino, Staff Attorney S. Fauria, Manager, Information Technology B. Ethridge, Manager, Business Development P. Matthews, Community Affairs Manager R. Aragon-Dolese, Manager, Communications R. Hecker, Chief, Hmbor Police Department H. Fontenot, Pmalegal R. Munsch, Legal B. Cromartie, Engineering

16 S. Ordoyne, Special Assistant E. Pansano, Director Internal Audit A. Brandenburg, Internal Audit P. Herring, Internal Audit S. Gauthier, Cruise & Tourism A. Hanks, Cruise & Tourism S. Reames, Cruise & Tourism L. Richardson, Industrial Real Estate T. Martin, Manager, Services H. Horan, Human Resources B. Burger, Manager, Cranes Depmtment GUESTS: W. Evans, Hatch Mott MacDonald B. Allen, Manning Architects M. Mata, MDM C. Balthazar, Riverworks I. Determination of Onorum aud Call to Order Chai1man Rusovich determined the presence of a quormn and called the meeting to order at 10:06 AM. II. Pledge of Allegiance Chai1man Rusovich asked Commissioner Barkerding to lead the Board m1d the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and he did so. III. Approval of the Minutes from the October Meetings On motion duly made by Commissioner Kem ney and seconded by Commissioner Cooper, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of its meetings of October 2014, as previously circulated. IV. Acceptance of Financial Statement for October On motion duly made by Commissioner Cooper and Commissioner Barkerding, the Board unanimously accepted the Financial Statement as previously circulated. seconded by October, 2014, V. Public Comment Chairman Rusovich announced that the meeting was open to the public and said if any member of the public present would like to comment, to please see Mr. Matthew Greshmn.

17 VI. Actions Required A. Consider Award of a Contract to ARC Mechanical Contractors. Inc.. for France Road Drainage Pump Station No. 6 Pump Replacement. Ms. Keller presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with ARC Mechanical Contractors, Inc., for labor, material and equipment to replace a storm drainage pump at Station 6 off France Road. Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B. Consider Award of a Contract to D & D Construction LA. LLC. for Alabo Street Wharf Riverbank and Levee Debris Removal. Ms. Keller presented and recommended approval of an award of a contract to D & D Construction LA., LLC, for all labor, material, equipment to remove accumulated driftwood debris under the Alabo Street Wharf. Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. C. Consider Award of a Contract to D & D Construction LA. LLC. for First Street Wharf Deck Repairs. Ms. Keller presented and reco111111ended approval of an award of a contract to D&D Construction LA., LLC, for all labor, material and equipment to repair the concrete wharf deck at First Street Wharf Commissioner Bergeron advised the Planning and Engineering Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Ratifying the President and Chief Executive Officer's Declaration of Extreme Public Emergency at the Seabrook Bridge and His Award of Contracts for Emergency Structural Repair Work. Ms. Keller presented and reco111111ended approval of resolution ratifying the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer's action in declaring an extreme public

18 emergency on October 30, 2014, and entering into a contract amendment with Modjeski & Masters, Inc., for emergency engineering design services and a new contract with Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC, for emergency structural repairs to the Seabrook Bridge. Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. E. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with Manning Architects. A Professional Architectural Cornoration. for the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal Pro ject. Ms. Keller presented and reconnnended approval of a resolution authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with Manning Architects at a cost not to exceed $2,046,000. The purpose of this contract is for the design of the Poland Avenue Cruise Tenninal Project. Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, m1d he moved for its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. F. Consider Award of a Contract to Bollinger Quick Repair. LLC. to Drvdock. Repair the Hull. Sandblast and Paint the PSIV General Rov S. Kellev. Mr. Zinnnermmm presented and recommended approval of an award of a contract to Bollinger Quick Repair, LLC, for hull repairs to the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley. Con1111issioner Keamey advised the Board that the Property and Insurance Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. G. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with Stewart & Stevenson. LLC. for the Overhaul of Engines and Generators on the PSIV General Rov S. Kellev. Mr. Zimmermann presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with Stewmi & Stevenson, LLC, for the overhaul of engines and generators on the PISV General Roy S. Kelley.

19 Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Prop erty and In surance Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Bergeron seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. H. Consider Award of a Contract to Cavotec USA. Inc,, for the Purchase of 2,500 Feet of SKV Power Cable for Use as a Spare for the Board's Container Cranes. Mr. Zimmern1ann presented and recommended approval of an award of a contract to Cavotec USA, Inc., for the purchase of 2,500 feet of 5KV power cable for use as a spare part for the Board's container cranes. Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Prop ert y and Insuran ce Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizjng the President and Chief Executive Officer to Enter into an Agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Concerning the Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal. I Mr. Zimme1mann presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad for installation and removal of turnouts and connections to the railroad signals at the Napoleon Avenue and Clarence Hemy Truckway intersection. Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Prop er ty and In surance Committee had met and reviewed the resolntion with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. J. Consider Approval of a Resolution in Support and Encouragement of the Development of a Public Private Partnership Pilot Program for the Illinois River Waterway System. Mr. LaGrange presented and recommended approval of a resolution in support and encouragement of the development of a public private partnership pilot program for the Illinois River Waterway System. He stated that any inland waterway improvements from Pittsburgh, Sioux City, or Tulsa on down the river will benefit the Port of New Orleans. Commissioner Rusovich advised the Board that the Executive Committee had

20 met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY. moved for its approval. MOTION CARRIED K. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to Review Disclosure Obligations of Prior Bond Issues for the Pumose of Participating in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative and to File with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Initiative Ouestionnaire Reporting Any Deficiencies in Prior Disclosures. Mr. Rucker! presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to review disclosure obligations of prior bond issues for the purpose of participating in the Securities and Exchange Commission Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative and to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission any deficiencies discovered in prior official statements of bond issues. Commissioner Cooper advised the Board that the Budget Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. M=OTI=ON C=A=l=ffiIE=' D UNANIMOUSLY. VII. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. LaGrange acknowledged the excellent achievements of Mr. Jumonville, the Po1i's current and retiring Director of the Board's Cruise and Tourism Division before introducing his replacement Mr. Don Allee, who spoke briefly indicating his enthusiasm for joining the P01i of New Orleans. Mr. LaGrange mentioned that 2014 Editor's Pick of Cruise Critic has selected the Port of New Orleans as best home port. He recognized and expressed his gratitude to the staff of the Cruise and Tourism Division: Mr. Johnny Cefalu, Mr. Steven Gauthier, Ms. Sharon Reames, and Ms. Ann Hanks. VIII. Old Business No old business was reported. IX. New Business No new business was reported. Page 6 of 7

21 X. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 A.M. NEXT MEETING: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 18, 2014 Page 7 of 7