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"This threat doesn’t just affect single adults with untreated substance abuse or mental health concerns, who appear to be the target of the administration’s emphasis on treatment and work requirements." shelterforce.org/2026/10/28/…

Additional Highlights: - Implementing design in key areas of City Park informed by City Park 2050, the comprehensive plan for the Park's future. Areas of focus include enhanced play and recreation; expanded access to nature and amenities, and financial sustainability.

..Swing in the Oaks + Musical Storytime with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, along with hosting annual events for NORD #PutHousingFirst

Community Programming - Welcomed thousands through free and accessible programming from distributing community tickets to Celebration in the Oaks to hosting large-scale events like Happy 3rd of July, Evenings with Enrique, and ..

.. ongoing aquatic water management. ensuring City Park's landscapes, lagoons, and facilities remain safe, clean, and welcoming for millions of annual visitors #PutHousingFirst

.. conducting a Park-wide tree inventory and risk assessment; building and safety upgrades including Pan American Stadium and Tad Gormley Stadium; park-wide infrastructure, water lines, lighting repairs and maintenance; and..

City Park • City Park Millage Allocation: FY25 Actual $2,038,791 Park Investment and Improvements - Strengthened the resiliency of City Park's 1,300 acres through year-round investment to sanitation, infrastructure and horticulture; ..

§ FY' 27 Pay $2,637,350 debt service on bonds issued to support the aforementioned capital projects §Millage balance will address large scale deferred maintenance at all Audubon facilities #PutHousingFirst

- Habitat and public space updates to improve guest safety and animal welfare § FY 27_$5.300.000 will be used to maintain operations, facility services, and security at Audubon Park and facilities (11% of 2027 operating budget of $48 Milion) #PutHousingFirst

§Paid $2,553,600 in debt services on bonds issued to support capital projects including: - Aquarium and Insectarium renovation which opened June 2023 - Woldenberg Park Improvements - Jaguar Jungle Renovations - Odenheimer and Reptile House Renovations #PutHousingFirst

Audubon Commission §FY'26 -received $8,709,066 from city to September YTD. Maintained operations, facility services, and security at Audubon Park and other Audubon facilities. #PutHousingFirst

Lastly We have two more presentations by City Park and Audubon Commission. #PutHousingFirst

Morrell suggested turning play spots that’s haven’t been touched since Katrina should be brought into commerce or just made into a green space other than just having kids walking past dilapidated structures. #PutHousingFirst

During questions CM Morrell told NORD they own too many properties based on the properties not being maintaining them properly. #PutHousingFirst

Lastly we will hear a presentation by NORD and Parks Milage. #PutHousingFirst

Harris asked questions about funds and fees collection following code enforcement. There is no way for them to track this. They see a great deal of illegal pruning. They then discuss resident opportunity solutions. After public comments they were dismissed. #PutHousingFirst

• Partner closely with DPW, NORD, OS, etc., with greenspaces concerns • Citywide grass cutting contract #PutHousingFirst

• Complete onboarding of Asset/Work Management System and transition to new 311 Request System • Accountability - achieve the highest of standards in turf and tree maintenance • Ensure that neutral grounds, parks, facilities are maintained on a uniform cutting cycle

2027 Goals • $1.5M USDA Citywide Tree Installation Project - Phase II (630 trees in disenfranchised neighborhoods) • $3.5M CDBG Reforestation Implementation Project - Phase I (Preliminary Concepts and Community Outreach) • $5M CPRG Citywide Tree Installation Project - Phase I