Infrastructure Coordinating Council Committee Meeting

The New Orleans City Council's Infrastructure Coordinating Council Committee met on July 14, 2026, to discuss ongoing efforts to improve coordination among city departments, utilities, and infrastructure partners. Key procurement-related topics included the launch of a public infrastructure dashboard, development of a communication framework with standardized project signage, and a draft pavement cut policy aimed at reducing street disturbances and improving planning. The committee highlighted the hiring of additional paving staff and electricians to accelerate infrastructure projects funded by a recent bond issuance, which allocated approximately $200 million for street infrastructure. They also discussed upcoming pavement condition assessments and coordination with utility partners to optimize repair and maintenance efforts. The meeting concluded with plans to finalize the pavement cut policy and continue district-level working groups to enhance project coordination and transparency.