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Authorization for Council President to Sign ESRI Contract Amendment

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-202 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No.5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED.

May 21, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$9,275,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IStacy and Witbeck, Inc$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IStacy and Witbeck, Inc$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IStacy and Witbeck, Inc$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This motion changes the administrative requirements for the city's contract with ESRI by granting the Council President the legal authority to sign the fifth amendment to the agreement.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.

The company is a party to the contract being amended.

President of the Council

The individual holding this office is now authorized to sign the contract amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved a motion to add the Council President as an authorized for Amendment No. 5 to the city's contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). This action formalizes the signing authority for the existing agreement.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Motion M-26-202.
  • The motion authorizes the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 5 to the city's contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI).
  • The motion adds the President of the Council as a required signatory for the amendment.
  • The matter was introduced on May 21, 2026.
  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the motion for approval.
  • The motion is filed under reference number TMP-2389.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this motion?
It grants the President of the City Council the authority to sign the fifth amendment to the city's contract with ESRI.
Has this motion been approved?
Yes, the motion has been adopted.

Why It Matters

This motion changes the administrative requirements for the city's contract with ESRI by granting the Council President the legal authority to sign the fifth amendment to the agreement.

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Administrative Signing Authority

The council is formalizing the role of the Council President in executing specific contract amendments.

Connected Entities

organizationCity of New OrleansContracting partyMap →
personMorrellCouncilmemberMap →
personGreenCouncilmemberMap →
personHarrisCouncilmemberMap →
personMcCarronCouncilmemberMap →
personHughesCouncilmemberMap →
otherM-26-202Motion numberMap →
otherTMP-2389File numberMap →

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