Budget committee approves OpenGov contract increase and exempts inspector general vehicle

The New Orleans City Council Budget Audit and Board of Review Committee voted Monday to approve a $231,000 amendment to the master service agreement with OpenGov to add funding for the City's asset-management implementation and to grant an exemption for a passenger vehicle requested by the Office of Inspector General.

Council members approved both items by voice vote after brief staff presentations and questions. The committee also approved the minutes of its Sept. 17, 2025 meeting.

Kyle Homan, of the City's project delivery unit, said the OpenGov amendment would fund implementation of Cartograph, an asset-management system that will allow staff to document conditions inside city facilities using cameras. "This is just, to add additional funding to the OpenGov contract for, the implementation of Cartograph or the asset management system," Homan said. Committee members asked whether the $231,000 increase was budgeted; Homan replied it was funded from a bond project and could be covered through 2026.

On the inspector general's request, the committee heard a short written justification that listed operational necessity, infrastructure limitations, and equipment compatibility concerns. Members discussed the office's leased location and the inability to install charging infrastructure there; that limitation was cited as a reason the inspector general said electric or alternative-fuel models were not feasible at present.

Committee Chair (calling the roll) moved approval of each item. Council member Green moved and Council member Thomas seconded the OpenGov amendment; the committee recorded three "ayes," no nays. The exemption for the inspector general vehicle was moved and seconded and also carried by a 3–0 voice vote.

The committee adjourned and moved on to the proposed budget hearings for Day 4.