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Harris tasked the director with a cost analysis by Tuesday to confirm if the position can pay for it self. The Director attempted to argue they are not always able to collect on fines. Harris argued that is not the staffers fault and she would like the cost analysis benefit.

With the reduction to personnel proposed this would bring the HDLC down to 2 inspectors, with one currently focusing only on adjudicated properties. The inspector position approximately costs $53K. HDLCs largest fine they can enforce is up to $50K. #PutHousingFirst

2027 Goals (cont.) • Collaborate with CAB to increase number of HDLC Administrative Adjudication hearings. • Collaborate with IT on the development of a new land use permitting software. #PutHousingFirst

2027 Goals • Update HDLC Design Guidelines, Rules Policy and Procedures and Chapter 84. • Expand social media presence to increase awareness and understanding of HOLC guidelines and processes. #PutHousingFirst

.. the work of countless volunteers and staff over the past fifty years to protect and enhance the local historic districts. #PutHousingFirst

• HDLC 50th Anniversary Celebration: The Preservation Resource Center, Louisiana Landmarks Society and VCPORA hosted a 50th Anniversary celebration on September 30th. City Council members and Deputy Mayor Renee Lapeyrolerie presented proclamations recognizing..

.. The archivists pulled items from the City Archives to display & presented a talk on how to research the historic HDLC documents in their collection. #PutHousingFirst

• City Archives Digital Exhibit and Open House: The New Orleans Public Library City Archives & Special Collections held an open house on Friday, September 18 from 11-1 celebrating the New Orleans HDLC's 50th Anniversary. ..

2026 Accomplishments, cont. • HDLC 50th Anniversary: HDLC staff launched a series of efforts to recognize the founding of the New Orleans HDLC in 1976: #PutHousingFirst

.. This house bill raised the maximum possible fine for illegal demolition from $25,000 or 15% of the assessed value-whichever is greater to $50,000 or 15% of the assessed value - whichever is greater. (note - this has not been updated in the City Code). #PutHousingFirst

• Demolition Fine Increase - HDLC worked with City Council member Willard's office and State Legislative representative Aimee Freeman on the passage of HB 368 to change state law to increase the maximum fines for illegal demolitions in the local historic districts.

• Standard Operating Procedures - Recently completed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for our Plan Review, Inspection and Enforcement divisions to improve consistency amongst division members, provide increased accountability measures, & enhance training for new

.. review processes for City Council staffers new effort to work more effectively and efficiently with the City Council. and old. This, coupled with individual meetings with each Council District staff, is part of our ongoing

2026 Accomplishments, continued m • Landmark Nominations and Designations - 9 buildings nominated for Landmark study in 2026. • City Council Land Use Workshop - The HDLC, VCC and City Planning delivered presentations regarding their respective Commissions mission and..

Outreach Program-staff provides regular presentations to neighborhood associations, preservation non-profits, realtor groups, etc. to better inform the public on permitting processes and preservation resources. #PutHousingFirst

• HDLC Total Permit applications: 1,684 • Express Lane: 415 • Same Day: 392 • 68% of total permits issued are express lane (issued in under 3 days); 94% of those are issued same day #PutHousingFirst

• HDLC and CBD HDLC conducted 36 public hearings/Architectural Review Committee meetings per year. HDLC Express Lane-enhanced customer service and assistance to historic district property owners ensures Staff Level approvals quickly and easily. #PutHousingFirst

2026 Accomplishments Total number of Certificates of Appropriateness, YTD: 1,247 • 2026 HDLC adjudication fines, YTD: $287,425.00 • 2026 HDLC Plan Review Fees, YTD: $436,513.50 • HDLC generated a total of $723,938.50 #PutHousingFirst

Budget Efficiencies HDLC has provided the following proposed budget efficiencies: • Eliminated (1) Plan Examiner position • Eliminated (1) Office Worker position • Eliminated staff parking • Reduced supply orders to bare minimum #PutHousingFirst