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Operations staff reported recent city-dock activity including an aluminum hydrate ship (~10,000 tons), a cargo transfer (~15,000 tons), two lumber vessels (28,000 cubic meters), two shipments of liquid sodium hydrosulfide (about 8,000 tons), and a bagged-rice shipment for USDA of roughly 18,000 short tons currently being loaded. Additional City Docks items on the schedule included another 25,000-ton aluminum hydrate shipment, a 16,000 cubic-meter lumber shipment, and project cargo movements.

At BT-1 and other terminals, staff reported handling multiple raw coke and calcined shipments, new shiploader receipt, and aggregate barge traffic supporting a Shaw project (12 barges received, close to 40,000 tons, with another 18 barges planned for ~50,000 tons). Operations staff said a briquette ship was discharging about 63,000 tons and a new shiploader had been received.

Engineering staff reported progress on replacing shiploaders lost in Hurricane Laura. \"We have been offloading our second shiploader this week... It's very, very similar to our shipper that we took possession of last fall,\" the engineer (Nick) said, adding that common parts and similar design will simplify operations and spare-parts management. Staff said commissioning should take about a month, and they expect to reach pre-hurricane operational capability as commissioning concludes.

No board action was required; staff invited questions and said they would return with visuals and footage of the new shiploader once commissioning progresses.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 31, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Operations staff reported multiple inbound and outbound shipments across terminals, and engineering staff said the port offloaded a second shiploader to replace equipment lost to Hurricane Laura and expects commissioning within about a month.","taxTitle","Associated Branch Pilots for the Port of Lake Charles, Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana","taxId",25969,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6342934,"Didion Milling may route up to 100,000 tons of cornmeal through Lake Charles starting in April",52,1140000,1192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46&start=1140&end=1192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46/thumbnail_1140000.jpg","/articles/6342934/Louisiana/Didion-Milling-may-route-up-to-100000-tons-of-cornmeal-through-Lake-Charles-starting-in-April","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342934-f566031a84605ba12b07ef133046dabb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186567&Signature=b8wKAed3DqCCWFTKB-vn7MfbYnY3VWBGqMHkso5Jrc103hshKn-flsBQloJXIBpB77WAPaBXDgz5KYuhSXWzau9VmswUNCW4aN8jw26JrpeCxLMvuCrbxSNSpoRSZ8ib5FeaHzaNf2StNo2rgFcmSJ~K2CNwKgFum~QzbrE2Y~rvDo2wRrBHmsmb~6RXkjmzAIno7IRnI8br1mRcFSZkq320vU6rB033uu-1FI8aPgp7QWPSmEFbPuVz9iE0MHvhA~jzJjzVPX6zuv-fb~DTH1NzwK9y7GSRgoTBzAfTdt8m9izwuMeSgh2CKt6hI2eNAtlQW8~mC3qn6GAv9eFcEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Port cargo trade staff on Jan. 30 briefed the board on a potential new customer: Didion Milling of Wisconsin. According to staff, Didion representatives will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo next week to negotiate purchases that, if finalized, would move about 100,000 tons of cornmeal through Lake Charles.

Mister Therance said the plan would divide the volume into six monthly shipments of roughly 15,000 tons each, beginning in April and running through September. \"They're sending a delegation to the Democratic Republic Of Congo next week in hopes to purchase about a hundred thousand tons of cornmeal. The plan is to, divide it into 6 shipments at 15,000 tons a month, which would start here in April and go each subsequent month into September,\" he said. Staff said they expect approximately two weeks for a decision to meet the April time frame.

Cargo trade staff also outlined upcoming public-relations efforts, including placements in industry publications to highlight the port’s 2024 growth and real estate offerings. No formal action was required during the meeting; staff said they would provide updates if the contract with Didion proceeds.

Key operational implications would include increased monthly throughput during the April–September period, contingent on Didion’s purchase and logistics planning.","Cargo trade staff reported that Didion Milling is pursuing a deal to buy about 100,000 tons of cornmeal and could ship six monthly loads through the Port of Lake Charles beginning in April if the deal finalizes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6342940,"Port projects included in WRDA; May Washington trip planned to seek FY26 funding",103,917000,1020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46&start=917&end=1020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46/thumbnail_917000.jpg","/articles/6342940/Louisiana/Port-projects-included-in-WRDA-May-Washington-trip-planned-to-seek-FY26-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342940-865aa7af1c6e153cc707acde6fe04a20/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186567&Signature=ORS6uHNNNYSyOzu6ZZ2~RoiHAIKTVtjuaWl7VAbMduD6CB9tjcn1RfC2L7QV5u98IFiZEJkGzRNCHT22bHNFfbGunTBVRkj8NdprgKVFDIDEhMy2fp15Uz7hmNCNAYx51quuQR3LTFvcTwU5EktWWWYKPoaEs~0X4E3P9w886J8nlC50vvmb1-5NdjLYMDRyrVPWSGWnqpqo9xRSVsWi4WTeQ1bKqV7arO50tlC1OP9jUtbbQ0~sOHh1adc2PSuvwYKuD-4gteAZj4iqLI9b~1Qm4G6wo0kRoAc-4ULp3hlZyDGGJYpghpH02QXsDRflOiWCOm5t8aPh18hF4Rqm2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District navigation staff told the board on Jan. 30 that projects the port seeks were included in the recently signed Water Resources Development Act and that the next step is to pursue funding.

Mister Channing said the port is coordinating with the Picard Group and planning a trip to Washington in May to present the port’s case to the Army Corps, the Office of Management and Budget and other federal stakeholders. He said the goal is to request funding for studies and projects in fiscal year 2026. \"We're in conversations with the Picard Group on how we're gonna approach this. We've got our usual trip to Washington... That's scheduled for May,\" Channing said.

Channing also told the board that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has pulled back certain speed-limit requirements for the Atlantic right whale, and he said the port believes that development could be a useful precedent for Gulf whale management. \"NOAA has, pulled back their requirements for the speed limit on the Atlantic right whale, and we believe that that will be a good precedent for the Gulf...\" he said.

The navigation update concluded with staff offering to answer questions; no formal board action was requested at the meeting. The items will inform the port’s federal advocacy and grant-seeking schedule for the coming year.","Navigation staff reported that port projects were included in the Water Resources Development Act and said the port will seek funding during a May trip to Washington; staff also noted NOAA eased Atlantic right whale speed-limit requirements, which may set a precedent.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6342945,"December revenues $3.5M; port reports $5.7M received from FEMA and $8.08M more submitted",57,838000,895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46&start=838&end=895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46/thumbnail_838000.jpg","/articles/6342945/Louisiana/December-revenues-35M-port-reports-57M-received-from-FEMA-and-808M-more-submitted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342945-2130edf3ad6fa82e65678780db554fae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186567&Signature=a-XI0DycgRaceICzu7iANLT80UT8Bd2ElaubWDu2Cxr8S6ozhcDJuCsbuOhswm9tY7GeeipvDHNYhqMX~GsR7yVLXuIvUdm0fANS95k2mo1FnPvliMrer2e3NdqBNeAPJqGfPwmgBeWvnPn5Cqs8OcDs8VXkUDMiR3OFbhNPJmgHk-YOG0r5bcmJooAdxVrm8gI5oRzd-6GyAyrXihcO9EEkE1sdDeExnRvYq4SWT65xfWdfOqQti5K4M2OGN8Y0MRp2s09PzIp9MAGUgO6TiwW5ayiRsdWo~mKYEjz6wk3tc7YNxCc8~66Y~PGz2eNvqvyq~hS6T5gcxFqjo7YOxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District finance staff told the board on Jan. 30 that December revenues totaled $3,500,000, about $700,000 unfavorable to budget, with a net cash flow for the month of $1,100,000.

Mister Cameron reported operating revenues were down because of lower barge and petroleum coke tonnages; operating expenses were favorable roughly $100,000 because of reduced activity. Nonoperating revenues and expenses were unfavorable by about $100,000, driven in part by timing of reimbursements and investment income.

On the federal reimbursements front, staff said the port recently received approximately $5,700,000 from FEMA GOSEP and has submitted another $8.08 million in reimbursement requests after resolving most outstanding issues with FEMA and consulting representatives. \"Last meeting I mentioned that right before the meeting, we had received about 5, another 5,700,000.0. So, on your report, you can see that that's included,\" Mister Cameron said. He added the port had been able to submit additional reimbursement requests with recent issue resolutions.

Board materials show construction-in-progress increased by $126,000,000 year to date, and staff reported cash on the balance sheet is down about $9,700,000 compared with earlier in the year. Staff did not propose immediate policy changes; the briefing was presented as an operational update and the port will continue to monitor reimbursements and cash flow.

Staff answered questions from commissioners and then proceeded with the meeting’s department reports.

Key figures reported on the record:
- December operating revenues: $3,500,000 (about $700,000 unfavorable).
- December operating expenses: favorable ~$100,000.
- Nonoperating revenues/expenses: unfavorable ~$100,000.
- Cash flow for December: $1,100,000.
- Cash on balance sheet: down about $9,700,000.
- Construction progress (capital work): increased by $126,000,000.
- FEMA GOSEP: ~$5,700,000 recently received; ~$8.08 million additional reimbursement requests submitted.","Finance staff reported $3.5 million in December revenues, lower than forecast by about $700,000, and briefed the board on FEMA GOSEP reimbursements, including $5.7 million recently received and $8.08 million more submitted.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6342950,"Port extends Gallagher insurance contract and approves City Docks paving design agreement",55,738000,793000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46&start=738&end=793","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253061-4766956b0459bf783cc72d4325886a46/thumbnail_738000.jpg","/articles/6342950/Louisiana/Port-extends-Gallagher-insurance-contract-and-approves-City-Docks-paving-design-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342950-9993449f0d655d78cca4d9f8a4a52cb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186567&Signature=Z6~JAdXxvtcxCuCyDdvgLFiIYOtdx7cazdHA04UB0aKuIQU3Yn~nkX-BZTl99WIsTK-jcD2rygYMHovYCIpT7i~mUFxWHhy7SQtdUWgdelPoIhvIS8dJnQvnA4ZNiiu9xHOXzpF8i9AbhwxHQ~wmDbWeCT05v-6aDZacETIUqopxGT7VcGizqujshp4wE3KYcFrpLMi2dgtH4bS~1H1wSMWn96aLTOyzr923E-rElCXN5haz7wTXIh0dd2W0J~sHkSCeFUohfwIinipUF54QKHCIhCIH-b41ZO8W6Ib45LUkX5uNnbfztgj5bOBxmyZqmBbdJc1rIW2gQuO-ooaBKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District on Jan. 30 approved two contracting items: a three-year extension of brokerage services with Gallagher Insurance and a professional services agreement with T. Baker Smith for design of the City Docks paving rehabilitation project.

The actions secure continued insurance brokerage support and advance design work for dock pavement repairs, both described by staff as routine steps to support ongoing port operations and construction projects.

The board approved an extension with Gallagher Insurance for brokerage services that traces to an agreement first entered in March 2021. Executive staff said the fee quoted in the 2021 agreement has “remained flat,” and Gallagher representatives praised the port’s data improvements and resilience work, which they said helped place the port favorably in the global insurance market. Nancy Sylvester, a Gallagher representative, told the board, “Part of bringing the dollars down was improving the data marketplace. Data means math. So check that box.” Gallagher representatives also thanked port leadership and staff for their cooperation and hardening efforts.

Commissioners discussed the extension briefly. One commissioner said the port’s capital improvements and resiliency work contributed to lower insurance premiums, noting the port had saved “several hundred thousand dollars” on premiums while receiving greater coverage. Following a motion and second, the board voted to approve the extension; the transcript records the motion passing with no recorded objections.

The board also authorized the executive director to enter a professional services agreement with T. Baker Smith for design services for the City Docks Paving Rehabilitation Project. Staff reported the procurement followed the port’s procurement policy and recommended awarding the contract to T. Baker Smith for a fee of $289,000 plus a $58,000 contingency, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $347,000. After a motion and second and no recorded objections, the board approved the contract award.

Both items were presented by staff and passed by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the transcript. Staff said they will proceed to finalize the respective agreements and begin the next contract steps.

Votes at a glance:
- Submission 2025-001: Authorize executive director to extend agreement with Gallagher Insurance for an additional three-year term — approved (no vote tally recorded).
- Submission 2025-002: Authorize executive director to enter professional services agreement with T. Baker Smith for City Docks Paving Rehabilitation Project, fee $289,000 plus $58,000 contingency (total $347,000) — approved (no vote tally recorded).

Next steps: Staff will finalize contract documents for both the Gallagher extension and the T. Baker Smith design agreement and proceed with implementation and procurement-related tasks as permitted under existing policies.","At its Jan. 30 meeting the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District approved a three-year extension with Gallagher Insurance and authorized a professional services contract with T. Baker Smith for City Docks paving design.","actionData","errors"]

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