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Mister Nick reported that Warehouse 300 replaces seven smaller warehouses (each about 24,000 square feet) and that the ribbon cutting was held recently. He said electrical work at BT1 required a seven‑day shutdown to transfer power to newly installed gear that will support new dock loading and unloading equipment. Shiploder 3 commissioning was progressing and work continued around the clock while power transfers were scheduled.

Nick also said construction at City Docks and Sallier Rail is advancing; Sallier Rail is close to completion and the city is expected to begin an associated road project. He told commissioners multiple bid openings are scheduled for the next meeting, primarily for equipment purchases with several construction awards to follow. Nick confirmed the Industrial Canal design (discussed elsewhere on the agenda) is expected to go out for bid next month.

Commissioners commended staff on the ribbon cutting and asked routine questions about project timing. Staff named Albert Palma and Chuck Myers and Associates as engineers involved in Warehouse 300 design and construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Engineering staff reported a ribbon cutting for Warehouse 300 (replacing seven small warehouses), ongoing electrical turnover at BT1 to support new dock equipment, shiploder 3 commissioning progressing, and the Industrial Canal project expected to go out for bid next 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},6288577,"Finance briefing: January revenues ahead, FEMA GOSEP projects increase, executive director expense report filed",213,576720,789990,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610&start=576&end=789","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610/thumbnail_576720.jpg","/articles/6288577/Louisiana/Finance-briefing-January-revenues-ahead-FEMA-GOSEP-projects-increase-executive-director-expense-report-filed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288577-563f65f66f4be6ef493475799b575a8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948049&Signature=RhRZjF7SXBHm2lQNRYOTwahSKSOLDzPszKVSEwZ175ejNZqO0mQ5kqZjt1H~tC~5VtxUX9Ub0jZxTYhkvARPWEIaJElAUxfXadJ6cJuwAxr6yFnBLNcv6UtqNe6lOs4b81UZFt3Lv9p2ZBtYtISom1-XBWVYml61r8kJQiAlfZ2WVov3TT8BztLQRFaxZ855O7q9yueLeA6xyY8ig7fmsW9Oh4c~UyTDnUImAPlJCogk~9jkcpz~7FCkeH~iHMtT5Sw6xxg7n6pY2LdiWTZdx4OGPjDw5-trpvWxaKJ~wXsOMUomdOPmYC4scBiqhFR6ew~d9WLCRuoVa~sMKrm3Eg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Finance staff presented January 2025 financial results and routine reports on FEMA GOSEP activity, the executive director's travel and expenses, and the port's disadvantaged business enterprise goals.

Cameron, the finance presenter, reported January revenues of approximately $3,800,000, about $100,000 favorable to budget, noting a few leases started earlier than anticipated and that petcoke volumes were up. Operating expenses for the month were about $2,400,000, roughly $500,000 favorable to budget. Cash flow for January was reported at about $1,800,000; year‑to‑date cash on the balance sheet was down about $3,600,000 as projects moved cash into construction-in-progress, which increased about $6,400,000.

On FEMA GOSEP matters, Cameron said project totals increased by approximately $3,300,000 as projects moved through FEMA review and reconciliation; staff noted two large projects related to cranes accounted for the fluctuation. The presenter said the port received about $280,000 in FEMA-related reimbursements in the reporting period.

Executive director travel and expenses for Oct.–Dec. 2024 were submitted at $7,700, which staff said included attendance at several Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission meetings, the AAP convention, and other events.

On disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goals, staff said the port adopted a DBE policy in February 2008 and provided an annual update. The briefing noted that reconstruction of Shed 7 was awarded to a DBE contractor, which staff said helped the port meet its goals.

Commissioners asked routine clarifying questions. No board action was taken on these reports.","Staff reported January 2025 revenues of about $3.8 million, favorable by roughly $100,000; expenses were about $2.4 million; cash flow was reported at $1.8 million. FEMA GOSEP project totals increased and the executive director filed $7,700 in expenses for Oct–Dec 2024. The board also received an annual disadvantaged business enterprise update.",{"_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},6288580,"Navigation briefing: two WRDA projects authorized; Corps study and federal funding discussed",188,847800,1035865,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610&start=847&end=1035","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610/thumbnail_847800.jpg","/articles/6288580/Louisiana/Navigation-briefing-two-WRDA-projects-authorized-Corps-study-and-federal-funding-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288580-67167ab30cda17345593746d177d87f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948049&Signature=TIy6pW3KzqyEZ8-zSeWZf-RqVW0s0LCAdemmm5f1-eWDAN9KACEyyOopVWYplvYxCJKU7JbZPqujowamDLpHWLQEJ9kte3RrEMDi1wYcY-vIHvSIwf9V4~Tmc4GTbtBVKxQKXko9CleQZkyZKOQcuKGkggxWyWCcTbmvYNa8VMLxBBnYcCu-ASecili6sRMJTNPp8nR1zLuXM0eUj9yTU6Fs2HLU3K2S3OxRXiv1Iyt4FRHxmFNM6AEbdC0IZKhMBdSDtnHIAQj~z~GBCFY6lKCPqyA6~H3A-c2JICI57e-laEHQzpJuYm2tjmpqmdtvLXMt3vlNGPzSVYE5TTMjMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District navigation staff reported that two channel projects affecting the Port were authorized in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, and that preliminary conversations with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicate both projects may be studied together.

The staff presenter said the Corps has proposed beginning project funding in fiscal 2027 and that the district will engage in federal advocacy in Washington in coming budget cycles. “We now have to go for the funding of the projects,” the presenter said.

Staff also reported the Corps produced a study — prepared at the request of the Lake Charles pilots — that summarized federal spending on the channel from Feb. 2014 to Feb. 2024. The presenter described the order of magnitude of federal investment over that 11‑year period as about $500,000,000 (roughly $50,000,000 per year) and said staff would provide an exact figure when finalized.

The briefing included no board action. Commissioners asked routine clarifying questions but did not take formal direction. Staff said they will continue federal lobbying and prepare for the study and subsequent funding requests.

Proper names and organizations mentioned by staff included the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Staff also noted the pilots’ involvement; the district referenced work requested by the Associated Branch Pilots for the Port of Lake Charles.","District navigation staff reported two channel projects were authorized in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 and said preliminary Corps of Engineers work may combine the projects into a single study; staff also cited roughly $500 million in federal investment on the channel from 2014–2024.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":80,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6288585,"Votes at a glance: Minutes, meeting schedule, Moffett & Nickel amendment, Delta360 fuel contract approved",341,235370,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610&start=235&end=576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610/thumbnail_235370.jpg","/articles/6288585/Louisiana/Votes-at-a-glance-Minutes-meeting-schedule-Moffett-Nickel-amendment-Delta360-fuel-contract-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288585-b99e80f52f0c2ecb9d0b05b0ac633432/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948049&Signature=TyRrvkhim7AbLVF1L68oVlDRl4Guvb~LxXTrbyl6RNCOSDuC5kEfymzdFu8eYxvvHwCd62HXCqCm~PXV-XN2~Wk6CGIG8LIzDU84Rt-FCwYeDUW9YiSaxVuBWrP376gKIrHcKhqxD5zU6BC79Osj2IaYQmCdpVo-hWNepfTh6ay3fzaTs~baT4Itl63wVJj8Zzy~qhmId8TTV3lOmobXLeBS32rJ7VAiKZ0oUGj3LVAUygwA3qJ-DP6ZRpsR3Vb88OBVADxc0-lt1KTbGbxYCJuRRAOK-g3v~JwPxVHtD3ClX4Uzo2uamn3nT9NiSt8r10zxvDrSAUcwGWuh7t5PkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners approved four administrative and procurement items by voice vote at its Feb. 27 special meeting.

Approved items

- Approval of minutes for the Jan. 31, 2025 regular meeting. Motion moved by Mister Tom and seconded by Mister Johnson; passed by voice vote with no objections.

- Submission 2025-004: Revising the board's regular meeting dates for calendar year 2025 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Mister Self moved to approve; a second was recorded and the submission passed by voice vote with no objection.

- Submission 2025-005: Authorizing the executive director to amend Resolution 2023-016 (professional services agreement with Moffett & Nickel for increased design service fee for the Industrial Canal improvement project). Motion by Mister Stone; second by Mister Cheyenne; passed by voice vote with no objections. (See separate article for discussion and cost estimates.)

- Submission 2025-006: Accepting the lowest responsive bid of Delta 360 to supply motor fuel. Staff reported five bids (one non‑responsive); Delta 360 bid the lowest prices expressed as cents over the index for unleaded and diesel. The board approved the low bid by voice vote with no objections.

For several items the board conducted voice votes and did not record a roll-call tally; meeting minutes should be consulted for formal vote records when required by statute or contract.","At its Feb. 27 special meeting the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District board approved minutes, changed regular meeting dates for 2025, authorized an amendment to Moffett & Nickel's agreement for Industrial Canal design work, and accepted the low responsive fuel bid from Delta 360.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6288589,"Commissioners approve amendment to Moffett & Nickel agreement after value-engineering lowers cost estimate",81,306425,387735,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610&start=306&end=387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2537912-475c8f8b20dcb54832c0e07643857610/thumbnail_306425.jpg","/articles/6288589/Louisiana/Commissioners-approve-amendment-to-Moffett-Nickel-agreement-after-value-engineering-lowers-cost-estimate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288589-c2fa12fe884236bd1e420e89ec5d4523/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948049&Signature=T0iJsrs2BivqhMW36daVNjQKJANdbIARstn80vYtCJxhrojgC1sKLE4trOS~hZjvBk8TkXtWCiAgfGYAzzIzewDrF~-oYnxCyej-FtazxIIzp6Nw6QJKxVcn3~ZpThnoJ7JBWQJOaKcNFDHT4UvV6pewTgoYCZHrNUQZqVZ4rZoNT1Y9M7QBXSObtn6r1173cQp1M0OO3eKtEN~Pm6ksrfORM5uqiUaSmFsWlHm-ztBuIWhbwCx41gtu3Mgl~zC7Q~ydqcE0R1y5mMT~UE23K9Lu3IrcGv2Ey2ajF7RxazOH-kA~wNlShNwX1lgOnn0sJ-IlAGaDHoHgquVypj6GMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the executive director to amend Resolution 2023-016 and increase the design fee for Moffett & Nickel to complete updated engineering on the Industrial Canal improvement project.

Commissioner Stone moved approval of Submission 2025-005; Commissioner Cheyenne seconded the motion and the board passed it by voice vote with no objections.

The change follows a value-engineering review by Moffett & Nickel and District staff that produced a new design approach. “That estimate, I believe, is at about 63,000,000, not including the dredging. And, if we add the dredging of 10 to 20,000,000, we get to maybe 83,000,000,” said Mister Veil, a staff member who presented the briefing. The figure was presented as a comparative estimate versus an earlier engineering estimate the presenter described as “right at a hundred and 57,000,000.”

Staff said the revised design uses a tie-back with a bulkhead in front and plans to dredge to about 40 feet. Engineering changes included increasing pile sizes while reducing the number and length of sheet piles; staff and the consultant said those adjustments reduced the amount of steel required and produced the savings. A separate round of permit drawings for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also required additional engineering work, staff said.

The board did not adopt a construction contract or award bids at the meeting; the action approved only the amendment to the consultant agreement so Moffett & Nickel can complete the revised design and related permit drawings. Mr. Veil said some permit alternatives increased cost and were not being pursued.

The amendment does not itself commit construction funding. Staff told the commissioners the revised design will be ready to be put out for bid, with staff planning to go to a public bid process next month for the construction work.

Clarifying details discussed in the meeting include that the earlier engineering estimate was presented as roughly $157,000,000; the new design estimate was presented at about $63,000,000 before dredging; staff projected dredging at $10,000,000–$20,000,000; and the proposed dredge depth is approximately 40 feet. The board discussion explained that the amendment covers additional design and permit work, not construction procurement.

The board did not provide a roll-call tally; the item passed by unanimous voice vote with no commissioners objecting.

The board will consider construction bids after the revised design and Corps permit documentation are finalized.","The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District board authorized its executive director to amend a professional services agreement with Moffett & Nickel after engineers' value-engineering cut the Industrial Canal design estimate from about $157 million to an estimated $63 million (plus dredging).","actionData","errors"]

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Engineering update: Warehouse 300 ribbon cutting, BT1 electrical work and shiploder commissioning continue

Finance briefing: January revenues ahead, FEMA GOSEP projects increase, executive director expense report filed

Navigation briefing: two WRDA projects authorized; Corps study and federal funding discussed

Votes at a glance: Minutes, meeting schedule, Moffett & Nickel amendment, Delta360 fuel contract approved

Commissioners approve amendment to Moffett & Nickel agreement after value-engineering lowers cost estimate