New Orleans, LA - February 2, 2012 - Today, the City Council took action expanding its citizen outreach and public engagement efforts by enhancing its council meeting video streaming and meeting management system to include "real time" online public access to legislative instruments, zoning dockets and City Planning Reports.
The Council also approved a utility rate settlement with Entergy New Orleans that will provide for a reduction in electric base rates and the continued development and implementation of the Energy Smart Energy Efficiency Program. Councilmembers also took action impacting neighborhood and commercial development and revitalization along the Lafitte and St. Claude corridors and in the Uptown-University neighborhood.
With the City's Mardi Gras parades poised to begin rolling this weekend, the Council Chamber came alive with the distinctive sites and sounds of the carnival season. The Grammy nominated Rebirth Brass Band was recognized for it contributions to New Orleans music and for attaining one of the industry's highest achievements. The Council received a sneak peek from parade goers favorite the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and the much anticipated new female Krewe of Nyx. And just prior to the Council Meeting by Council proclamation the Andrew "Pete" Sanchez family was recognized for their continuing commitment to redevelopment and revitalization of the Ninth Ward Neighborhood.
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