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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. MEETING MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL
 
7. FINANCIAL REPORT 
 
7.A. DISBURSEMENTS
7.B. LICENSES
7.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
 
7.C.1. ANDERCORP, LLC / 22-EN-05

SHED 53 - OCEAN AERO IMPROVEMENTS - $ 221,222.09

 
7.C.2. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04

YILPORT LITIGATION - $ 28,206.55
GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 29,321.96

WHARTON SMITH - $ 12,809.85

TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 70,338.36

 
7.C.3. BENECORP, INC. / 22-EN-06

SHED 50 ROLL-UP DOORS (FEMA) - $ 183,895.23

 
7.C.4. CONTINENTAL RAILS, INC. / 23-EN-02

EAST PIER RAIL REPAIRS - $ 93,907.50

 
7.C.5. DIGITAL ENGINEERING / 17-EN-04

HURR ZETA ARMOR STONE/EROSION REPAIRS - TASK 20 - $ 18,957.00
HURRICANE ZETA SHED 50 REPAIRS - TASK 21 - $ 3,047.00
10 YEAR MAINTENANCE DREDGING PERMIT - TASK 24 - $ 4,090.50

TOTAL DIGITAL ENGINEERING - $  26,094.50

 
7.C.6. MP DESIGN GROUP / 22-EN-02

ACCESS ROAD PROJECT (MARAD) - $ 4,621.70

 
7.C.7. MP DESIGN GROUP / 23-EN-01

GENERAL ENGINEERING - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 9,191.88
REEFER PLUG ELEVATION (FEMA) - WORK ORDER 2 - $ 15,957.50
PAVING -TRAILER LANDING GEAR -WORK ORDER 3 - $ 13,897.50

TOTAL MP DESIGN GROUP - $ 39,046.88

 
7.C.8. SOUTHERN EARTH SCIENCES / 21-EN-04

SHED 50 RAIL LINE - $ 548.50

 
7.C.9. WSP / 22-EN-04

STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN - $ 71,816.25

 
7.D. REQUESTS FOR CASH
 
7.D.1. RESTORATION AGREEMENT RFC #340

CH2M HILL - $ 15,899.16
ELEY GUILD HARDY - $ 29,174.50
WHARTON SMITH - $ 468,328.53

TOTAL  RFC #340 - $ 513,402.19 AS OTHER FUNDING SOURCE - MSPA

 
8. OLD BUSINESS
 
8.A. (MW)  APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. 17-EN-04 WITH DIGITAL ENGINEERING
 
8.B. (MW)  APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH CONTINENTAL RAILS, INC. UNDER CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-02
 
8.C. (DW)  APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20-FD-03 WITH ALEXANDER, VAN LOON, SLOAN, LEVENS, FAVRE  (AVL), PLLC

 
9. NEW BUSINESS
 
9.A. (JN)  AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FEDERAL COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE USACE FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DEEPEN AND WIDEN THE FEDERAL NAVIGATION CHANNEL 
 
9.B. (MW)  APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-05 WITH NORTHSOUTH GIS, LLC
 
10. ENGINEERING UPDATE
11. OPERATIONS REPORT
12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
13. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
14. MDA COMMENTS
15. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
 
16.A. REAL ESTATE MATTERS - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR TERMINAL 4
 
16.B. LEGAL MATTERS - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
Subject:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. INVOCATION
Subject:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
5. MEETING MINUTES
Subject:
6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL
 
Subject:
7. FINANCIAL REPORT 
 
Subject:
7.A. DISBURSEMENTS
Subject:
7.B. LICENSES
Subject:
7.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
 
Subject:
7.C.1. ANDERCORP, LLC / 22-EN-05

SHED 53 - OCEAN AERO IMPROVEMENTS - $ 221,222.09

 
Subject:
7.C.2. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04

YILPORT LITIGATION - $ 28,206.55
GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 29,321.96

WHARTON SMITH - $ 12,809.85

TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 70,338.36

 
Subject:
7.C.3. BENECORP, INC. / 22-EN-06

SHED 50 ROLL-UP DOORS (FEMA) - $ 183,895.23

 
Subject:
7.C.4. CONTINENTAL RAILS, INC. / 23-EN-02

EAST PIER RAIL REPAIRS - $ 93,907.50

 
Subject:
7.C.5. DIGITAL ENGINEERING / 17-EN-04

HURR ZETA ARMOR STONE/EROSION REPAIRS - TASK 20 - $ 18,957.00
HURRICANE ZETA SHED 50 REPAIRS - TASK 21 - $ 3,047.00
10 YEAR MAINTENANCE DREDGING PERMIT - TASK 24 - $ 4,090.50

TOTAL DIGITAL ENGINEERING - $  26,094.50

 
Subject:
7.C.6. MP DESIGN GROUP / 22-EN-02

ACCESS ROAD PROJECT (MARAD) - $ 4,621.70

 
Subject:
7.C.7. MP DESIGN GROUP / 23-EN-01

GENERAL ENGINEERING - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 9,191.88
REEFER PLUG ELEVATION (FEMA) - WORK ORDER 2 - $ 15,957.50
PAVING -TRAILER LANDING GEAR -WORK ORDER 3 - $ 13,897.50

TOTAL MP DESIGN GROUP - $ 39,046.88

 
Subject:
7.C.8. SOUTHERN EARTH SCIENCES / 21-EN-04

SHED 50 RAIL LINE - $ 548.50

 
Subject:
7.C.9. WSP / 22-EN-04

STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN - $ 71,816.25

 
Subject:
7.D. REQUESTS FOR CASH
 
Subject:
7.D.1. RESTORATION AGREEMENT RFC #340

CH2M HILL - $ 15,899.16
ELEY GUILD HARDY - $ 29,174.50
WHARTON SMITH - $ 468,328.53

TOTAL  RFC #340 - $ 513,402.19 AS OTHER FUNDING SOURCE - MSPA

 
Subject:
8. OLD BUSINESS
 
Subject:
8.A. (MW)  APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. 17-EN-04 WITH DIGITAL ENGINEERING
 
Description:
Modification No. 1 to Work Order No. 9 provides an increase in funding in order to add a propeller monument to the landscaping plans for the East Pier Road Improvements Project.  The added cost for the work is not to exceed $86,148.00.  The revised total cost for Work Order No. 9 would be a not to exceed amount of $259,575.00.  Staff anticipates this project will be included within PIDP Grant Application.  Staff recommends approval of Modification No. 1, Work Order No. 9 to Agreement 17-EN-04 as presented.
 
Subject:
8.B. (MW)  APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH CONTINENTAL RAILS, INC. UNDER CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-02
 
Description:
We are requesting Board approval for Change Order No. 2 to the contract for East Pier Rail Repairs with Continental Rails, Inc. The request for added cost and days to the contract is a result of discovery of grout rather than concrete at the baseplate of the rail pit.   The change order will add $89,899.99 to the contract cost and 71 calendar days to contract time.  Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 2 to Contract 23-EN-02 as presented.
 
Subject:
8.C. (DW)  APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20-FD-03 WITH ALEXANDER, VAN LOON, SLOAN, LEVENS, FAVRE  (AVL), PLLC

 
Description:
The AVL contract for auditing services will expire on June 30, 2023. This contract offers an option to extend for two additional years, upon approval. The proposed annual fees for the upcoming FY 2023 and FY 2024 audits are included within the contract amendment, which is attached in Boardbook. Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement for Auditor of Financial Statements Contract No.: 20-FD-03, as presented.
 
Subject:
9. NEW BUSINESS
 
Subject:
9.A. (JN)  AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FEDERAL COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE USACE FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DEEPEN AND WIDEN THE FEDERAL NAVIGATION CHANNEL 
 
Description:
The MSPA seeks Board authorization to enter into a Federal Cost Share Agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete a feasibility study to deepen and widen the federal navigation channel.  The MSPA and the USACE will each contribute fifty percent of the funds for the study.  The first year of the study has been funded at $200,000 by the federal government and will require $200,000 in matching funds from the MSPA. 
 
Subject:
9.B. (MW)  APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-05 WITH NORTHSOUTH GIS, LLC
 
Description:
This agenda item seeks Board approval of the proposed Consultant Agreement with NorthSouth GIS, LLC for development of a 5-year GIS Strategic Plan. Staff sought out quotes from established service providers.  Two quotes were received, NorthSouth GIS, LLC gave the lower priced quote.  This agreement provides a not to exceed amount of $40,502.00.  Staff recommends approval of Consultant Agreement with NorthSouth GIS, LLC contract 23-EN-05 as presented.
 
Subject:
10. ENGINEERING UPDATE
Subject:
11. OPERATIONS REPORT
Subject:
12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Subject:
13. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Subject:
14. MDA COMMENTS
Subject:
15. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Subject:
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
 
Subject:
16.A. REAL ESTATE MATTERS - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR TERMINAL 4
 
Subject:
16.B. LEGAL MATTERS - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
 

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