REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERSWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017, 8:00 A.M.

NOPFMI Agenda

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 8:00 AM

(Immediately following NOEHA)

AGENDA

I. Call to Order by Chairman – Roll Call

II. Approval of NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2017

III. Finance & Audit Committee

A. Contracts

Professional/Request for Proposal/Public Works:

1. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation – Elevator and Escalator Maintenance

2. DA Exterminating Co., Inc. – Pest Control Services

3. Professional Convention Management Associations, Inc. (PCMA) – Partnership

Agreement to Market New Orleans Directly to Convention Planners

Ratifications – November 2017:

1. Clay Construction Group, LLC – Fire Sprinkler Line Repairs

IV. Sales & Marketing

V. Other Business

VI. Next Regular Scheduled Meeting: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM

VII. Motion to Adjourn

NOPFMI Minutes

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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.

A Meeting of the New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. was held on Wednesday, December 6,

2017 in the Board Room at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – New Orleans, 900 Convention

Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Chairman Rodrigue called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. and asked for a roll call. The results were as

follows:

Jay H. Banks Present

Dottie Belletto Absent

Ryan F. Berni Absent

Robert Bray Present

Alfred L. Groos Present

Ronald Guidry Present

Robert Hammond Present

Eddie Jacobs Present

Steve Pettus Present

Bonita Robertson Absent

Melvin J. Rodrigue Present

Michael Smith Absent

The total number present at roll call was eight (8).

Chairman Rodrigue requested a motion to approve the NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes of October 25,

2017. Vice Chairman Bray moved approval, seconded by Secretary Groos. Motion approved with no

additions, corrections, deletions or changes noted.

Vice Chairman Bray moved approval for the Employee Health Benefits for Medical and Reinsurance

Insurance Program. Motion seconded by Director Hammond. Motion approved.

Vice Chairman Bray moved approval for the Employee Voluntary Benefits for Dental and Identify Theft

Solution Insurance Program. Motion seconded by Director Banks. Motion approved.

Treasurer Pettus moved approval to contract with Empire Janitorial Sales & Services, LLC for Janitorial

and Grounds Maintenance Services. Motion seconded by Secretary Groos. Motion approved.

Director Belletto entered the meeting at 3:13 p.m.

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Vice Chairman Bray moved approval to contract with International Association of Exhibitions and Events

for Partnership Agreement with New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. Motion seconded by

Director Jacobs. Motion approved.

Director Banks moved approval to contract with Mackie One Constructions, LLC for Phase II Roof Repair

Services. Motion seconded by Director Belletto. Motion approved.

Treasurer Pettus moved approval to contract with Ramelli Janitorial Services, Inc. for Restroom Tile and

Wall Restoration Services. Motion seconded by Secretary Groos. Motion approved.

Treasurer Pettus moved approval to contract with Barber Marketing, Inc. dba BMI Supply for Rigging

Equipment. Motion seconded by Secretary Groos. Motion approved.

Director Jacob moved approval to ratify documents for October 2017: (1) Louisiana Technology Group,

Inc. for VMWare Services Agreement. Motion seconded by Secretary Groos. Motion approved.

Other Business

Bryan Hayden, Vice President of Operations gave an update on NOLA Christmas Fest.

With no other business to come before the Board, Chairman Rodrigue asked for a motion to adjourn.

Treasurer Pettus moved adjournment, seconded by Vice Chairman Bray. Motion approved and the

meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

ATTEST: ____________________________________________

AL GROOS, SECRETARY

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Finance & Audit

Committee 

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT AUTHORIZATION - Page 1 of 2 

1 Contract Number & Type of

Contract: C-0786 Service

2 Contract Title: Provide Elevator and Escalator Maintenance

3 Contractor Information: ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation 2801 Network Blvd., Suite 700

Frisco, Texas 75034

4 Local Office: Reporting Location: Texas

Local office in Harahan since 1999

Local office address: 1533 Sams Avenue, Suite A; Harahan, LA 70123

5 Contract Term: Month-to-Month Extension, to expire on or before March 31, 2018.

6 Contract Amount:

$46,276.00 Monthly Fee Plus Additional Approved Services

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Pricing Details: Please see page two (2) for pricing details.

8 Terms: Contract Extension based on the same terms and conditions.

9 Budget: The total budget for this project is $694,779.00 and was approved as part of the 2018 Operating Budget.

10 Contract History : Contract was negotiated in 2009 Contract original executed in April of 2009 with Carson Elevator Contract re-assignment executed in March 2015 with ThyssenKrupp Elevator

Corporation

 

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT AUTHORIZATION – Page 2 of 2 

C-0786 Pricing Details

2018 PER HOUR ROUTINE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE RATES: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8am – 5pm

Classification: Straight Time: Time & ½: Double Time: Mechanic $ 69.18 $ 99.59 $ 112.62

Helper $ 52.77 $ 71.69 $ 79.80 Team $ 121.95 $ 145.53 $ 166.67

Foreman/Adjustor $ 69.18 $ 103.77 $ 138.36

2018 PER HOUR LABOR RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

Classification: Straight Time: Time & ½: Double Time: Mechanic $ 200.00 $ 259.00 $ 285.00

Helper $ 163.00 $ 200.00 $ 235.00 Team $ 363.00 $ 459.00 $ 520.00

Foreman/Adjustor $ 200.00 $ 259.00 $ 285.00

2018 STAND-BY LABOR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AS DIRECTED BY STAFF:

Classification: Mechanic

Monday - Saturday: $147.00

Sunday: $168.00

 

DA Exterminating Co., Inc.

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT AUTHORIZATION 

1 Contract Number & Type

of Contract: C-0837 Service

2 Contract Title: Provide Pest Control Services

3 Contractor Information: DA Exterminating Co. Inc.

4440 Wabash Street Metairie, LA 70001

4 Contract Term: One (1) Year Contract Extension

January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018

5 Contract Amount:

$5,262.98 Estimated Monthly Fee

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Terms: Contract Extension based on the same terms and conditions.

7 Budget: The total budget for this project is $69,441.00 and was approved as part of the 2018 Operating Budget.

8 Contract History : This contract was let for public bid in 2010 Contract originally executed in 2010

o Base Year total: o Option No. 1: o Option No. 2: o Option No. 3: o Option No. 4: o 2015 One (1) Year Extension: o 2016 One (1) Year Extension: o 2017 Six (6) Month Contract:

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

59,880.0062,035.6862,035.6862,904.1862,904.1863,155.8063,155.8031,577.88

Contract eligible for CPI increase, if applicable

 

Professional Convention Management Associations, Inc. (PCMA)

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT AUTHORIZATION 

1 Contract Number & Type of Contract: C-1121 Partnership

2 Contract Title: Partnership Agreement with the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau to Market New Orleans Directly to Convention Planners

3 Contractor Information: Professional Convention Management Association, Inc. (PCMA) 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 500

Chicago, IL 60601

4 Contract Term: One (1) year January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018

5 Contract Amount: MCCNO Contribution CVB Contribution

$87,500.00 $87,500.00

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Partnership Details: Event Recognition: PCMA Convening Leaders PCMA Education Conference PCMA Education Foundation Events PCMA Partner & Board Conference

Additional Benefits: $27,500.00 Additional Media Credits Year Round Shared Recognition Account Manager

7 Budget: This contract is a part of the approved 2018 Operating Budget.

8 Contract History: Contract originally executed in 2016 o Two (2) year agreement

2016 Partnership total $155,000.00 split evenly ($77,500.00) with the CVB. 2017 Partnership total $155,000.00 split evenly ($77,500.00) with the CVB.

 

 

Clay Construction Group, LLC

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT REPORTING – Page 1 of 2

Operating Contracts November 2017

As per Board Resolution #2017.4 The Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration has executed the following Contracts which were included in the 2017 board approved operational budget and are under $50,000 in total.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

CONTRACT NUMBER & VENDOR NAME

TYPE OF CONTRACT & CONTRACT DECRIPTION

CONTRACT

AMOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT

C-1385 Clay Construction Group, LLC 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., Suite 229 New Orleans, LA 70126

Provide Fire Sprinkler Line Repairs

$30,377.00 $45,700.00

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT REPORTING – Page 2 of 2

Operating Contract November 2017

C-1385 Provide Fire Sprinkler Line Repairs

COMPANY NAME COMPANY ADDRESS SEB CERTIFIED (HUDSON INITIATIVE) QUOTE TOTAL

1 APC Construction, LLC 400 Lafayette Street, Suite 100

New Orleans, LA 70130 No $45,938.00

2 Bernhard MRC P.O. Box 6851

Metairie, LA 70009 No $185,000.00

3 Boasso Construction, LLC 4600 E. St. Bernard Hwy

Meraux, LA 70078 No $65,950.00

4 Clay Construction

Group, LLC 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., Suite 229

New Orleans, LA 70126 Yes $30,377.00

Sales & Marketing

Booking & Occupancy Report

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Note:

As we transition to our new Property Management Program the occupancy calculations are not available for this month. We are working through different formatting issues and will reconcile the record retroactively.

2

Summary of Confirmed and Definite EventsEvents That Became “Firm” in November 2017

3

Summary of New BusinessEvents Booked as “Tentative” in November 2017

4

Summary of New BusinessEvents Booked as “Tentative” in November 2017

5

Summary of Lost BusinessEvents Lost / Cancelled in November 2017

6

Summary of Lost BusinessEvents Lost / Cancelled in November 2017

MCCNO Marketing

Media Impact Report

News Releases & Publications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Communications Department

November 15, 2017 Phone: 504.582.3027, E-mail: comm@mccno.com

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Names Brad Feichter as Event Manager

Brad Feichter has been named Event Manager at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention

Center (MCCNO) – the sixth largest convention center in the nation. In his new capacity, he will be

responsible for managing all aspects of the event planning process. As a liaison between the Center

and clients, he will guide clients through event preparation and show set-up, monitor in-house

events and oversee all related activities for his clients to ensure successful events.

Feichter comes to the MCCNO after serving for three years as a Senior Banquet Manager for the

Convention Center’s food and beverage contractor, Centerplate. Previously, he sharpened his skills

as the Banquet Manager for the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Prior to becoming an Event Manager, Feichter positively impacted the MCCNO by overseeing the

daily operations of Centerplate’s Banquets Department. He played a key part in orchestrating food

and beverage functions from start to finish, and will have an even greater role in ensuring the

success of tradeshows and conventions at the MCCNO in his new position. A model of

professionalism, Feichter has received recognition from both clients and staff at the Convention

Center for his reliability, responsiveness, and accountability.

Feichter attended Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina where he served as their

Student Government Association’s treasurer. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science,

majoring in Hotel Management.

Feichter currently serves as treasurer for the canine Mardi Gras krewe, the Mystic Krewe of Barkus.

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Brad Feichter Named Event Manager

November 15, 2017

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Brad Feichter

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About the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

With 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space, an award winning staff and first class amenities, the

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO) is the sixth largest convention center in the

nation, a consistent Top 10 host of the largest number of conventions and tradeshows annually, and one of the

city’s “Top Workplaces.” A leading rainmaker of the city’s hospitality industry, MCCNO event activity has

produced $81.7 billion in economic impact since its 1985 opening, including $5.1 billion in new tax revenue for

state and local governments.

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For Immediate Release: November 30, 2017 NOLA CHRISTMASFEST KICKS OFF 11-DAY HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA ON DEC. 21 ‘One Time, in New Orleans’ Tricentennial Story Booth to Debut at Holiday Celebration

(NEW ORLEANS) – For 11 fun-filled days, people of all ages visiting NOLA ChristmasFest will

experience the magic of the holiday season amidst scores of decorated Christmas trees and thousands of

dazzling lights inside the weather-protected festival. The Fifth Annual NOLA ChristmasFest kicks off

Thursday, December 21 and continues through Sunday, December 31, providing a welcoming setting

for new holiday traditions to visitors and locals alike.

The popular family holiday celebration will feature the only REAL indoor ice skating rink in New

Orleans as well as two 120-foot real ice slides. Along with an expanded Gingerbread House Exhibit with

more than two dozen gingerbread houses, there will be a walk-through gingerbread house for photos

and visits with lovable characters. This year, an adult beverage lounge is also being added as a gathering

place for moms, dads, grandparents and friends.

NOLA ChristmasFest visitors will also have the opportunity to take photos with Santa beginning

December 21 until 3 pm on Christmas Eve. The festival takes place inside Hall I at the New Orleans

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Special hours

on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 2 p.m. to 8

p.m.

Themed inflatables and carnival rides will enhance the experience, including the Kringle Carousel, Winter

Whirl, Blitzen Flyer, Polar Express and Snowy Summit Climbing Wall. The Snowball Fight Zone,

Children’s Craft Area, holiday characters, life-size maze and themed-movies will also be returning to the

indoor celebration, together with special events. Back by popular demand, 30-minute, private ice skating

lessons may be pre-purchased and will be offered before opening daily (http://www.sarahzanolli.com/).

To commemorate the city’s Tricentennial, a “One Time, in New Orleans” interactive center will be open

on Saturday, December 23 and Saturday, December 30 to allow NOLA ChristmasFest participants to

share their best New Orleans memories on video for the world to see using #OneTimeinNOLA. The

display will be onsite throughout NOLA ChristmasFest, allowing participants to post their own selfie

experiences on a more casual basis.

Special events for NOLA ChristmasFest include an opening day appearance on Thursday, December 21,

from social media star My Best Friend Hank – a miniature potbellly big (www.mybestfriendhank.com)

and an appearance from the Tulane Green Wave Women’s Basketball

(http://tulanegreenwave.com/index.aspx?path=wbball) on Friday, December 29. Other pop-up activities

and holiday vendors will be added to the event.

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In addition to these special events, NOLA ChristmastFest announced a special community partnership

with Son of a Saint, (http://sonofasaint.org/) a local nonprofit that exists to enhance the lives of fatherless

boys through mentorship, emotional support, development of life skills, exposure to constructive

experiences and formation of positive, lasting peer-to-peer relationships.

NOLA ChristmasFest guests can enter a raffle benefitting Son of a Saint for a chance to win two round-

trip coach tickets for from New Orleans to Punta Cana via Copa Airlines, including three nights’

accommodations at the Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic, an all-inclusive

resort, courtesy of AM Resorts.

Pay One Price tickets are $20 per person for admission and will include skating, skate rentals and

unlimited experieces on all rides and attractions. Enjoy a Christmas hot chocolate or cocktail, photos with

Santa, face painting and cookie decorating for an additional fee. Group tickets are available

(https://nolachristmasfest.com/ticket-information/). Convenient parking is available for a fee in Lot F,

located directly across from the NOLA ChristmasFest entrance at Hall I

(https://nolachristmasfest.com/about/directions-parking).

Individual and group tickets for the 2017 NOLA ChristmasFest are now on sale at

www.nolachristmasfest.com.

Convention Center Boulevard will once again be decked in holiday décor and more than one million

mesmerizing lights. This year’s display will extend for two miles, lighting the way to NOLA

ChristmasFest from Poydras to Henderson Streets connecting with the Downtown Development District

stretch of holiday lights from Claiborne to Poydras along Canal Street.

Businesses can host their corporate holiday parties and events at NOLA ChristmasFest. Parents can also

host their children’s birthday parties. For inquiries regarding both, email info@nolachristmasfest.com.

For the latest updates, follow @nolachristmas on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

NOLA ChristmasFest Photos: http://bit.ly/2j1jO6D

About the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center With 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space, an award winning staff and first class amenities,

the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO) is the sixth largest convention center in

the nation, a consistent Top 10 host of the largest number of conventions and tradeshows annually, and

one of the city’s “Top Workplaces.” A leading rainmaker of the city’s hospitality industry, MCCNO event

activity has produced $81.7 billion in economic impact since its 1985 opening, including $5.1 billion in

new tax revenue for state and local governments.

NOLA ChristmasFest is sponsored by Capital One, Coca Cola, Centerplate, Freeman, Wyndham

Vacation Resorts, Raising Cane’s, Take 5 Oil Change, Alamo Services, Cossé Law Firm, Cox

Communications, Dat Dog, Southern Glazer’s, Diageo, Bacardi, Bellwether, Entergy, First Bank & Trust,

Tulane Athletics, New York Life Insurance, Copa Airlines, AM Resorts, Allstate Sugar Bowl,

HomeAdvisor and ACCENT-DMC and is presented by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention

Center.

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MEDIA CONTACTS: Diane Lyons | 504.524.1227 | dlyons@accent-dmc.com

Steve Schulkens | 504.401.6990 | steve@schulkens.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2017 Media Contacts: Rosalie Mortillaro, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

rmortillaro@mccno.com ǀ 504-582-3027 Anna Corin Koehl, Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald (BMF)

akoehl@bmfcomms.com ǀ 504-524-3342

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER LAUNCHES SMALL & EMERGING BUSINESSES INITIATIVE

New campaign aims to enhance the growth of small and emerging businesses through education and community engagement

New Orleans, LA – The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (The Authority), governing board of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, launched a new campaign aimed at small and emerging businesses (SEB). The Small & Emerging Businesses initiative is a multifaceted program aimed at educating business owners about the benefits of becoming state certified as well as raising awareness about new business and economic opportunities at the Convention Center. “Small business growth is central to the development of our state and local economy, and we are committed

to providing local vendors with business opportunities,” said Bonita Robertson, Small and Emerging

Business Committee Chair, Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority. “We encourage the

hiring of local vendors for the purchase of goods and services at every opportunity, and this expanded effort

is designed to bring that message to an even broader cross section of the business community.”

An SEB is defined as an individual or business domiciled in Louisiana, with no more than 50 employees, and annual gross receipts that do not exceed $5 million for non-construction and $10 million for construction companies. Becoming a certified SEB is easy through Louisiana Economic Development’s (LED) Hudson Initiative, a

certification program designed to help eligible Louisiana small businesses gain greater access to purchasing

and contracting opportunities. Qualified small businesses can maximize opportunities to provide goods and

services for Louisiana’s largest and most vibrant convention and hospitality venue.

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“LED actively supports Louisiana’s small businesses by providing them access to state government

purchasing opportunities through the Hudson Initiative,” LED Secretary Don Pierson said. “We encourage

small business owners to become certified in the Hudson Initiative, so that we can increase the diversity of

businesses who are participating in this important program. We’re delighted that the New Orleans

Convention Center is playing a leadership role in expanding these opportunities through their Small and

Emerging Business initiative. Programs like these, along with LED’s Veteran Initiative,

LouisianaBusinessConnection.com and many others, are why Thumbtack recently awarded Louisiana a grade

of A+ for small business friendliness.”

For more information about the Convention Center’s small and emerging business program or new business opportunities at the Center, please visit www.exhallnola.com. Businesses can also register to receive timely updates on future opportunities.

Bonita Robertson

Small and Emerging Business Committee Chair,

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority

About the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

With 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space, an award winning staff and first class amenities, the

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO) is the sixth largest convention center in the

nation, a consistent Top 10 host of the largest number of conventions and tradeshows annually, and one of the

city’s “Top Workplaces.” A leading rainmaker of the city’s hospitality industry, MCCNO event activity has

produced $81.7 billion in economic impact since its 1985 opening, including $5.1 billion in new tax revenue for

state and local governments.

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New Orleans Christmas Fest Marketing

NOLA ChristmasFest Employment Ads on Social Media

EHA Agenda

900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-582-3001

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority

Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 8:00 AM

AGENDA

I. Call to Order by President – Roll Call

II. Approval of ENMNOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2017

III. Management Company Proposal - SMG

IV. Board Resolution – Ratifying Signature of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Low

Barrier Shelter

V. Finance & Audit Committee

A. Contracts

Professional/Request for Proposal/Public Works

1. Roedel Parsons Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister, A.L.C – Governmental

Relations

2. The Picard Group – Governmental Relations

Procurement:

1. Checkpoint Security Solutions, LLC – Walk Through Metal Detectors

Ratifications:

1. Southern Construction of Metairie, LLC – Installation of Ceiling Tiles

2. Southern Construction of Metairie, LLC – Parking Lot I Improvements

B. October 2017 Financial Statements

900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-582-3001

C. 2013 – 2017 Tax Statements

VI. Executive Session – Discussion of the character and professional competence of the

General Manager candidates pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1)

VII. Selection of Authority Management

VIII. Other Business

IX. Next Regular Scheduled Meeting: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM

X. Motion to Adjourn

EHA Minutes

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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY

A Meeting of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority was held on Wednesday,

December 6, 2017 in the Board Room at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – New Orleans, 900

Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana.

President Rodrigue called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. and asked for a roll call. The results were as

follows:

Jay H. Banks Present

Dottie Belletto Present

Ryan F. Berni Absent

Robert Bray Present

Alfred L. Groos Present

Ronald Guidry Present

Robert Hammond Present

Eddie Jacobs Present

Steve Pettus Present

Bonita Robertson Absent

Melvin J. Rodrigue Present

Michael Smith Absent

The total number present at roll call was nine (9).

President Rodrigue requested a motion to approve the ENMNOEHA Board Meeting Minutes of October 25,

2017. Vice President Bray moved approval, seconded by Treasurer Pettus. Motion approved with no

additions, corrections, deletions or changes noted.

Treasurer Pettus moved approval for the Board Resolution approving and authorizing the negotiation and

execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the New Orleans Convention and Visitors

Bureau, the Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans, the Audubon Commission and the Ernest

N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hammond. Motion

approved.

Ms. Alita Caparotta, Vice President of Finance & Administration reviewed the Insurance Policies that were

up for renewal.

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Vice President Bray moved approval of the Flood Insurance, Workers Compensation, Public Officials

Liability and Designated Benefit Plan Fiduciary Responsibility Renewals. Motion seconded by Treasurer

Pettus. Motion approved.

Commissioner Guidry moved approval of the 2018 Operating & Non-Operating and Debt Service Budgets.

Motion seconded by Commissioner Hammond. Motion approved.

Treasurer Pettus moved approval of the 2018 Capital Budget. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jacobs.

Motion approved.

Commissioner Jacobs moved approval of the 2018 C2D2 Budget. Motion seconded by Commissioner

Guidry. Motion approved.

Commissioner Guidry moved approval of the contract with Capital One, N.A. for Fiscal Agent and

Investment Services. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hammond. Motion approved.

Commissioner Guidry moved approval of the contract with Liberty Bank & Trust Company for Fiscal

Agent Services. Motion seconded by Treasurer Pettus. Motion approved.

Commissioner Belletto moved approval of the contract with Dorsey & Company to provide Investment

Management Consulting Services. Motion seconded by Treasurer Pettus. Motion approved.

Commissioner Belletto moved approval to contract with JD Russell Consulting, LLC as the Small and

Emerging Business Program Development Consultant. Motion seconded by Treasurer Pettus. Motion

approved.

Commissioner Guidry moved approval to contract with Pyramid Audio Production Services for Furnish &

Replace Theater Delay Speaker System. Motion seconded by Commissioner Belletto. Motion approved.

Treasurer Pettus moved approval to contract with HR&A Advisors, Inc. for Development Support

Consultant. Motion seconded by Vice President Bray. Motion approved.

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Commissioner Guidry moved approval to contract with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC for Project and

Coordinating Advisor Consultant. Motion seconded by Vice President Bray. Motion approved.

Commissioner Belletto moved approval to contract with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. for Project and

Coordinating Advisor Consultant. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Motion approved.

Commissioner Jacobs moved approval to contract with Howard Industries, Inc. dba Howard Technology

Solutions for Individual Wi-Fi Gateways. Motion seconded by Secretary Groos. Motion approved.

Commissioner Guidry moved approval to ratify the Documents for October 2017: (1) Mainstage Theatrical

Supply, Inc. for Procurement of Upgrade Control System to Unison Paradigm, and (2) StageRight

Corporation for Procurement of Handicap Ramp. Motion seconded by Treasurer Pettus. Motion approved.

Ms. Alita Caparotta, Vice President of Finance & Administration reviewed the September 2017 Financial

Statements, Tax Statements and Investment Policy Review. Commissioner Guidry moved approval,

seconded by Treasurer Pettus. Motion approved.

Treasurer Pettus exited the meeting at 4:22 p.m.

President Rodrigue welcomed J.D. Russell aboard as our new Small and Emerging Business Program

Development Consultant. He stated that we look forward to working them and that their presentation was

very impressive.

President Rodrigue stated that Search wide is moving forward with the GM position. He stated that they

will begin interviewing the finalists. He stated that they are still on schedule and we should have someone

on board by the end of December 2017.

With no other business to come before the Board, President Rodrigue asked for a motion to adjourn.

Secretary Groos moved adjournment, seconded by Commissioner Guidry. Motion approved and the

meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

ATTEST: ____________________________________________

AL GROOS, SECRETARY

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Resolution

RESOLUTION

Resolution No: 2017.9

RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND

THE ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY FOR

LOW BARRIER HOMELESS SHELTER

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BE IT RESOLVED at the December ___, 2017 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Ernest N.

Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, Commissioner ________ moved to ratify that the President of the Board of

Commissioners, Melvin J. Rodrigue, was authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of

New Orleans, the Downtown Development District and the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority for a

Low Barrier Homeless Shelter.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:

Member Yea Nay Absent Abstaining

Jay H. Banks

Dottie Belletto

Ryan F. Berni

Robert C. Bray

Alfred L. Groos

Ronald Guidry, Sr.

Robert Hammond

Edward L. Jacobs, Jr.

Steve Pettus

Bonita A. Robertson

Melvin J. Rodrigue

Michael O. Smith

And this resolution was declared adopted on this, the ____day of ________ 2017.

Date Alfred L. Groos, Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance & Audit

Committee 

Roedel Parsons Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister, A.L.C. & The Picard Group

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION– Page 1 of 2

1 Contract Number & Type of Contract: C-1390 Professional Service

2 Contract Title: Provide Governmental Relations Services

3 Contractor Information: Roedel Parsons Koch Blache

Balhoff & McCollister 8440 Jefferson Highway, Suite 301

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

The Picard Group 711 N. 6th Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

4 Local Office: Roedel Parsons Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister and The Picard Group are

Louisiana based businesses

5 Contract Term:

One Year January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018

6 Contract Amount:

Roedel Parsons Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister:

$6,000.00 per month

The Picard Group

$4,000.00 per month

7 Budget: The total budget for this project is $90,000.00 and was approved as part of the 2018 Operating Budget. The budget will be updated upon approval of the contracts.

8 Advertisement/Outreach: This project was advertised in the Times Picayune

This project was published on the purchasing.mccno.com web page

Three (3) companies reviewed bid documents for this project

Three (3) companies submitted bids

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C-1390 Service

COMPANY NAME COMPANY ADDRESS SEB CERTIFIED

(HUDSON INITIATIVE) PROPOSAL TOTAL

1

Roedel Parsons Koch Blache

Balhoff & McCollister

8440 Jefferson Highway, Suite 301

Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Yes $72,000.00 annually

2 The Picard Group 711 N. 6th Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 No $7,500.00 per month

3 Stacy F. Babineaux None provided No $5,200.00 per month

Checkpoint Security Solutions, LLC

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT AUTHORIZATION – Page 1 of 2 

1 Contract Number & Type of

Contract: C-1381 Procurement

2 Contract Title: Procurement of Walk Through Metal Detectors

3 Contractor Information: Checkpoint Security Solutions, LLC 1524 Edwards Avenue, Suite 5

Harahan, LA 70123

4 Contract Term: All items under this contract shall be delivered on or before January 31, 2018

5 Contract Amount: $80,444.85

6

Pricing Details: Please see pages 2 for details

7 Budget: The total budget for this project is $55,000.00 and was approved as part of the Capital Project OPS1702. Additional funds to be budgeted for in 2018.

8 Advertisement/Outreach: This project was advertised in the Advocate and Times Picayune This project was published on the purchasing.mccno.com web page Four (4) companies were invited to review bid documents Two (2) companies submitted bids Checkpoint Security Solutions, LLC submitted the only responsive bid

 

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C-1381 - Procurement

Company Name Checkpoint Security Solutions, LLC

Company Address 1524 Edwards Avenue, Suite 5

Harahan, LA 70123

SEB Certified (Hudson Initiative) No

ITEM NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

1 Walk Through Metal Detector Includes calibration 15 $4,199.00 $62,985.00

2 10 hr Integrated Battery Back Up System 15 $199.00 $2,985.00

3 Caster System (Mobility) 15 $279.00 $4,185.00

4 OTP (Operational Test Piece) FAA Gun Representation 3 $59.95 $179.85

5 Wireless Sync Module 15 $149.00 $2,235.00

6 Cord Jumper 10 ft Daisy Link 15 $35.00 $525.00

7 1 Year Extended Warranty (Beyond Factory Warranty) 15 $0.00 $0.00

8 Installation and Training 1 $6,450.00 $6,450.00

9 On Site Tech Support (per event) 1 $900.00 $900.00

Southern Construction of Metairie, LLC

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTERCONTRACT REPORTING – Page 1 of 2

Capital Contracts November 2017

As per Board Resolution #2017.4 The Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration has executed the following Contracts which were included in the board approved 2017 annual capital budget and are under $50,000 in total.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

CONTRACT NUMBER & VENDOR NAME

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT AMOUNT

BUDGET AMOUNT & PROJECT CODE

C-1380 Southern Construction of Metairie, LLC 4705 Garden Street Metairie, LA 70001

Provide Installation of Ceiling Tiles

$22,300.00 $25,000.00 (OPS1610)

C-1382 Southern Construction of Metairie, LLC 4705 Garden Street Metairie, LA 70001

Provide Parking Lot I Improvements

$44,376.00

$50,000.00 (C2D2)

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Capital Contracts November 2017

C-1380 Installation of Ceiling Tiles

COMPANY NAME COMPANY ADDRESS SEB CERTIFIED (HUDSON INITIATIVE) QUOTE TOTAL

1 Brotherhood Way General

Contractors, LLC 617 Webster Street Kenner, LA 70062

Yes $47,300.00

2 Clay Construction Group, LLC 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.,

Suite 229 New Orleans, LA 70126

Yes $38,495.00

3 CS & Associates Partnership 7136 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125

No $29,800.00

4 Southern Construction of Metairie 4705 Garden Street Metairie, LA 70001

No $22,300.00

C-1382 Parking Lot I Improvements

COMPANY NAME COMPANY ADDRESS SEB CERTIFIED (HUDSON INITIATIVE) QUOTE TOTAL

1 Boasso Construction, LLC 4600 E. St. Bernard Hwy

Meraux, LA 70078 No $49,500.00

2 Southern Construction of Metairie 4705 Garden Street Metairie, LA 70001

No $44,376.00

October 2017 Financial Statements

ASSETS AND DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES 2017 20161 Current assets:2 Cash 118,071,944$ 135,011,059$ 3 Investments 26,541,337 50,455,150 4 Accounts receivable, net 2,758,075 2,439,394 5 Interest receivable 179,123 249,703 6 Prepaid expenses and other assets 798,242 986,637 7 Total current assets 148,348,721 189,141,943

8 Designated and restricted assets:9 Cash, designated for construction 13,958 33,687 10 Cash, designated by Board for future specified use 35,600,000 - 11 Cash, restricted primarily for construction and debt service 5,428,345 5,435,096 12 Cash, restricted to satisfy Cooperative Endeavor Agreements 41,501,387 4,000,000 13 Investments, designated by Board for future specified use 40,995,405 57,888,147 14 Investments, restricted primarily for debt services 19,030,278 26,158,330 15 Interest Receivable 106,102 106,102 16 Taxes receivable 10,498,204 9,500,416 17 Total designated and restricted assets 153,173,679 103,121,778

18 Property, buildings and equipment, net 352,684,247 353,374,582

19 Total assets 654,206,647$ 645,638,303$ 20 Deferred outflows of resources21 Unamortized loss on bond refinancing 2,030,952 2,293,383 22 Total assets and deferred outflows of resources 656,237,599$ 647,931,686$

23 LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION24 Current liabilities (payable from current assets):25 Accounts payable 2,225,837$ 1,734,456$ 26 Other payables 649,254 1,112,985 27 Unearned revenue 4,307,984 4,010,147 28 Compensated absences, current portion 491,734 456,645 29 Total unrestricted current liabilities 7,674,809 7,314,233

30 Current liabilities (payable from restricted assets):31 Other Liabilities 182,944 173,914 32 Current portion of accrued bond interest 1,212,987 1,302,528 33 Current portion of bonds payable and other long term liabilities 8,495,000 8,175,000

34 Total restricted current liabilities 9,890,931 9,651,442

35 Total current liabilities 17,565,740 16,965,675

36 Long-term liabilities:37 Compensated absences, less current portion 311,921 362,064 38 Bonds payable and other long term liabilities, less current portion, net 90,209,420 99,918,136 39 Unearned revenue, less current portion 829,190 1,352,628

40 Total long-term liabilities 91,350,531 101,632,828

41 Total liabilities 108,916,271 118,598,503

42 Net position:43 Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 256,010,779 247,574,829 44 Restricted primarily for debt service, construction, and CEA 75,168,385 39,723,502 45 Unrestricted 216,142,164 242,034,852

46 Total net position 547,321,328 529,333,183

47 Total liabilities and net position 656,237,599$ 647,931,686$

ERNEST N. MORIALNEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY

STATEMENT OF NET POSITIONOCTOBER, 2017 AND 2016

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Prior Percent Budget Variance PercentMonth to Date Year to Date Year to Date Variance Variance Year to Date To Actual YTD Variance

1 Operating revenues:2 3,930,458$ 21,705,429$ 20,964,138$ 741,291$ 3.54% 21,584,977$ 120,452$ 0.56%3 364,731 5,824,133 5,758,468 65,665 1.14% 5,301,930 522,203 9.85%4 Other: 5 42,458 286,445 300,211 (13,766) -4.59% 273,229 13,216 4.84%6 3,489 82,952 151,007 (68,055) -45.07% 150,536 (67,584) -44.90%7 814 3,695 4,823 (1,128) -23.39% 4,500 (805) -17.89%

8 Total operating revenues 4,341,950 27,902,654 27,178,647 724,007 2.66% 27,315,172 587,482 2.15%

9 Operating expenses:10 531,930 6,186,172 6,381,013 194,841 3.05% 7,593,098 1,406,926 18.53%11 234,402 2,178,894 2,239,565 60,671 2.71% 2,229,859 50,965 2.29%12 CVB 21,725 447,085 444,430 (2,655) -0.60% 256,812 (190,273) -74.09%13 116,802 1,288,221 1,229,570 (58,651) -4.77% 1,315,979 27,758 2.11%14 52,793 549,370 507,932 (41,438) -8.16% 609,308 59,938 9.84%15 2,144,535 19,083,800 17,656,024 (1,427,775) -8.09% 18,594,289 (489,511) -2.63%16 367,265 4,064,407 3,617,273 (447,134) -12.36% 3,856,300 (208,107) -5.40%17 137,245 1,760,460 1,964,257 203,797 10.38% 1,985,989 225,529 11.36%18 265,594 2,583,433 2,235,808 (347,625) -15.55% 2,502,684 (80,749) -3.23%19 31,981 257,335 288,276 30,941 10.73% 307,937 50,602 16.43%

20 Total operating expenses 3,904,272 38,399,177 36,564,147 (1,835,029) -5.02% 39,252,255 853,078 2.17%21 Income (Loss) from operations before depreciation

and non-capital, one-time projects 437,679 (10,496,523) (9,385,500) (1,111,022) -11.84% (11,937,083) 1,440,560 12.07%

22 Non-capital, one-time projects 334,986 475,535 - (475,535) 0.00% 1,426,389 950,854 66.66%23 (Gain)/Loss on disposal of assets - (14,180) (10,279) 3,901 -37.96% - 14,180 0.00%24 Depreciation 1,386,864 13,869,695 13,545,126 (324,569) -2.40% 13,797,110 (72,585) -0.53%

25 Income (Loss) before nonoperatingrevenues (expenses) and capital contributions (1,284,171) (24,827,573) (22,920,347) (1,907,226) -8.32% (27,160,582) 2,333,009 8.59%

26 Nonoperating revenues (expenses):27 Tax revenues 5,242,615 48,782,914 48,092,141 690,773 1.44% 51,756,829 (2,973,915) -5.75%28 Investment income/(expenses) 185,042 1,882,132 1,816,656 65,476 3.60% 1,501,483 380,649 25.35%29 Interest expense (271,979) (2,869,026) (3,104,662) 235,636 7.59% (2,811,500) (57,526) -2.05%30 Refund of hotel occupancy taxes - (1,533,704) - (1,533,704) 0.00% - (1,533,704) 0.00%31 Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 5,155,678 46,262,317 46,804,135 (541,819) -1.16% 50,446,812 (4,184,495) -8.29% 32 Distribution to government agencies - (5,517,000) - (5,517,000) - - - - 33 Increase (Decrease) in net position 3,871,507$ 15,917,744$ 23,883,788$ (7,966,044)$ -33.35% 23,286,230$ (7,368,485)$ -31.64%34 Net position:35 Balance, beginning of year 531,403,584 505,449,395 - 531,403,584 - 36 Balance, end of year 547,321,328$ 529,333,183$ (7,966,044)$ 554,689,814$ (7,368,486)$

General and administrative

Production services

Rental

Food servicesBuilding operations

Technology services

Public safety

The UPS Store

Event services

Sales and marketing

Miscellaneous

ERNEST N. MORIALNEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITIONFOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 2017 AND OCTOBER 2016

The UPS Store

User feesFood Service Commissions and Fees

2017 ORIGINAL BUDGET2016 - AUDITED2017 ACTUALS

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2017 20161 Cash flows from operating activities:2 Cash received from user fees 21,130,457$ 21,835,851$ 3 Cash received from other sources 5,754,391 6,092,474 4 Cash paid to employees and for related expenses (22,560,791) (21,055,355) 5 Cash paid to suppliers (19,303,558) (17,296,311)

6 Net cash used in operating activities (14,979,501) (10,423,341)

7 Cash flows from noncapital financing activities:8 Cash received from taxes 49,986,279 50,164,050 9 Distributions to Government Agencies (5,517,000) -

10 Net cash provided by noncapital financing activities 44,469,279 50,164,050

11 Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:12 Acquisition and construction of capital assets (16,584,297) (3,895,926) 13 Repayment of bonds and and long term liabilities (9,708,704) (7,855,000) 14 Interest paid (4,495,604) (4,786,373) 15 Net cash used in capital and related financing activities (30,788,605) (16,527,020)

16 Cash flows from investing activities:17 Purchases of investment securities (79,627,881) (93,992,210) 18 Investment sales and maturities 103,202,001 93,686,518 19 Interest payments received 1,842,207 1,423,006

20 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 25,416,327 1,117,314

21 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 24,117,500 24,331,003 22 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 176,498,134 120,148,838

23 Cash and cash equivalents at month end 200,615,634$ 144,479,841$

24 Reconciliation of loss from operations to netcash used in operating activities:

25 Loss from operations (24,827,573)$ (22,920,347)$ 26 Adjustments to reconcile loss from operations to net

cash used in operating activities:27 Depreciation 13,869,695 13,545,126 28 Retirement of fixed assets (14,180) (10,279) 29 Increase and decrease in: - 30 Accounts receivable (919,148) (473,283) 31 Prepaid and other assets 217,879 (439,549) 32 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,193,885) (1,347,970) 33 Unearned revenue (112,289) 1,222,961

34 Net cash used in operating activities (14,979,501)$ (10,423,341)$

35 Reconciliation to Statements of Net Position36 Cash - current assets 118,071,944$ 135,011,059$ 37 Cash, designated for construction 13,958 33,687 38 Cash, designated by Board for future specified use 35,600,000 - 39 Cash, restricted primarily for construction and debt service 5,428,345 5,435,096 40 Cash, restricted to satisfy Cooperative Endeavor Agreements 41,501,387 4,000,000 41 Total cash 200,615,634$ 144,479,841$

ERNEST N. MORIAL

FOR THE PERIODS ENDING OCTOBER 2017 AND OCTOBER 2016STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY

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2013 – 2017 Tax Collections

$-

$10,000,000.00

$20,000,000.00

$30,000,000.00

$40,000,000.00

$50,000,000.00

$60,000,000.00

YTD 2013 YTD 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2016 YTD 2017

October Tax Collections

Hotel Hotel Occ/F&B Svc Cont/Tour RTA State EconAnnual Budget = $63,250,000

October Hotel Statistics

2016 YTD Rev/Par = $134.08; 2017 YTD Rev/Par = $132.38

$170

$175

$180

$185

$190

$195

$200

Monthly ADR

2016 2017

$170

$175

$180

$185

$190

$195

$200

Year to Date ADR

2016 2017

65.0%

67.0%

69.0%

71.0%

73.0%

75.0%

77.0%

79.0%

81.0%

83.0%

85.0%

Monthly Hotel Occ %

2016 2017

65.0%

67.0%

69.0%

71.0%

73.0%

75.0%

77.0%

79.0%

81.0%

83.0%

85.0%

Year to Date Hotel Occ %

2016 2017