BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,

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1 the motion of Mr. Wittie, Seconded by Mr. Estopinal, the following resolution was offered: Authority-East hereby approves the minutes of the Board Meeting held on June 18, George Loson

2 On the motion of Mr. Jackson, Seconded by Mr. Estopinal, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # ORLEANS LEVEE DISTRICT RENEWAL OF EXCESS FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE FRANKLIN WAREHOUSE BUilDING AND CONTENTS WHEREAS, the Excess Flood Insurance Coverage for the Franklin Facility Warehouse Building is due to expire on July 29, 2009; and WHEREAS, Lexington Insurance Company has offered to renew the Excess Flood Insurance Coverage through Eagan Insurance Agency at a total annual cost of $14, for Option 2 coverage; and WHEREAS, the limits coverage (Option 2) of the Excess Flood Insurance is $1 million for the warehouse building and $1 million for contents. Authority-East authorizes the procurement of Excess Flood Insurance Coverage offered by Lexington Insurance Company through the Eagan Insurance Agency at a total annual cost of $14, for a period of one year, commencing on July 29,2009 and ending on July 29,2010 at 12:01 a.m. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orleans Levee District Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the above.

3 On the motion of Mr. Goins, Seconded by Mr. Wittie, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, Section of the Louisiana Governmental Audit Guide (the Guide) specifies that the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire is a required part of any audit of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the Guide further specifies that the responses contained in the questionnaire should be reviewed by the governing body and approved in an open meeting. Authority-East approves the representations made by management in the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaires for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPAE), the Orleans Levee District, the East Jefferson Levee District and the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SLFPAE President and SLFPAE Regional Director or Levee District Executive Director, as appropriate, are authorized to sign the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaires. ~~

4 On the motion of Mr. Losonsky, Seconded by Mr. Goins, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the Board's Bylaws provide under Article 2 for an Official Domicile of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East at such place in the territorial jurisdiction of the Authority as the Board may designate by Resolution from time to time. Authority-East designates the location of its official domicile at 6508 Spanish Fort Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana. /JCS

5 On the motion of Mr. Goins, Seconded by Mr. Wittie, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # EJLD GENERAL LIABILITY AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES WHEREAS, the East Jefferson Levee District's (EJLD) General Liability Insurance and Automobile Insurance coverages will expire on JUly 19, 2009; and WHEREAS, Southern Insurance Company, the expiring carrier, has submitted a quote for renewal of Automobile Insurance Coverage at an annual cost of $130,714.00; and WHEREAS, ACE Insurance Company, the expiring carrier, has submitted a quote for renewal of General Liability Insurance coverage at an annual cost of $71,754.90; and WHEREAS, Travelers Insurance Company has submitted a quote for the procurement of Commercial Crime Insurance coverage at an annual cost of $2,288.00; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned quotes were received through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services. Authority-East authorizes the renewal of Automobile Insurance coverage with Southern Insurance Company at an annual cost of $130,714 and General Liability Insurance coverage from ACE Insurance Company at an annual cost of $71,754.90, and the procurement of Commercial Crime Insurance coverage with Travelers Insurance Company at an annual cost of $2,288, for a one year term, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, and authorizes the EJLD Executive Director to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the above. }}~

6 Seconded by Mr. Estopinal, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the current provider of life insurance coverage for employees, dependents and retirees of the East Jefferson Levee District (EJLD) is One America; and WHEREAS, the EJLD has received a quote from Prudential for life insurance coverage at a lesser cost than offered by the current provider for the following coverages: Employee - One Times Base Annual Earnings up to $50,000 Spouse - $2,000 Maximum Dependent child - $1,000 maximum Coverage reduced by 35% at age 65 and by 50% at age 70. Current retirees will remain at current coverage maximum of $40,000 subject to reduction due to age. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East authorizes the procurement of life insurance coverage as stated above from Prudential, effective September 1,2009. hcj

7 Seconded by Mr. Losonsky, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # O.L.D. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE WHEREAS, the Orleans Levee District's (O.L.D.) General Liability Insurance coverage will expire on July 19, 2009; and WHEREAS, a quote has been received from ACE Insurance Company, the expiring carrier, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, for renewal of General Liability Insurance coverage at an annual cost of $120,412.95; and WHEREAS, aforementioned premium will be pro-rated between the O.L.D. Flood Assets Division and the O.L.D. Non-Flood Assets Division with 50 percent of the cost allocated to each division. Authority-East authorizes the renewal of General Liability Insurance coverage with ACE Insurance Company at an annual cost of $120,412.95, for a one year term, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, and authorizes the O.L.D. Executive Director to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the above.

8 Seconded by Mr. Goins, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # PERMANENT SERVITUDE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. FISHERIES AND WilDLIFE SERVICE WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has requested right of entry for the construction of Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Projects (LPV) a, South Point to CSX Railroad, and , CSX Railroad to Pump Station 15, 100- Year Protection, Lake Pontchartrain, Orleans Parish; and WHEREAS, Permanent Servitude Agreements are needed with the U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service for certain areas for the construction of said Projects. Authority-East (SLFPA-E) approves Permanent Servitude Agreements by and between the U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service and the Orleans Levee District for the construction of LPV a, South Point to CSX Railroad, and LPV , CSX Railroad to Pump Station 15, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that SLFPA-E authorizes the SLFPA-E Regional Director and Counsel to the Authority to approve the final form of the Permanent Servitude Agreements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SLFPA-E President is hereby authorized to execute the Permanent Servitude Agreements upon the approval of the SLFPA-E Regional Director and Counsel to the Authority YEAS: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Goins, Mr. EstopinaJ, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Losonsky, H-/

9 Seconded by Mr. Goins, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # O.L.D. EASEMENT/SERVITUDE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in need of rights of entry on a timely basis for the construction of Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project, 100-Year Protection, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, perpetual and assignable servitudes, rights and easements over and in certain pieces of immovable property are required between the Orleans Levee District and the City of New Orleans for the construction of the Project. Authority-East (SLFPA-E) approves any Easement/Servitude Agreements by and between the City of New Orleans and the Orleans Levee District required for the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project, 100 Year Protection, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that SLFPA-E authorizes the SLFPA-E Regional Director and Counsel to the Authority to approve the final form of the Easement/ Servitude Agreements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SLFPA-E President is hereby authorized to execute the Easement/Servitude Agreements upon the approval of the SLFPA-E Regional Director and Counsel to the Authority

10 Seconded by Mr. Losonsky, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # ORLEANS LEVEE DISTRICT BUDGET REVISIONS WHEREAS, by Resolution No , the Board approved the General Operating Budget and Special Levee Improvement Projects (SLIP) Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 to provide for required expenditures for personnel services, contractual services, operating supplies, equipment, annual debt service and capital projects; and WHEREAS, when actual results or expectations change materially, adjustments are considered and proposed as amendments for the Board's approval; and WHEREAS, the decision not to roll forward the SLIP fund tax and other changes in circumstances resulted in substantial changes in several categories of revenue and expenses for the SLIP fund; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the budget for Fiscal 2009 to comply with Board policy and applicable state law, which require that budgets be changed to reflect new expectations. Such revisions are detailed on the financial schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the following summarized adjustments are determined to reflect the projected operating results of the SLIP Fund operations based on the latest revenue and expenditure data. 1. Decrease in Revenue $ (2,942,000) 2. Increase in Other Financing Sources 12,000, Decrease in Capital Spending 1,665, Increase in Other Uses (12,338,070) Net Decrease in Surplus $ (1,615,070) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, That the revisions to the Fiscal Year 2009 Special Levee Improvement Budget is approved. ~~y

11 Seconded by Mr. Estopinal, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # LBBLD AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGES WHEREAS, the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District's (LBBLD) Automobile Insurance, General Liability Insurance, Hull and P & I Insurance and Vessel Pollution Insurance coverages will expire on July 19, 2009; and WHEREAS, the LBBLD's Property Insurance Coverage will expire on August 29, 2009; WHEREAS, quotes have been received for the renewal of these insurance coverages through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, as follows: General Liability Insurance with ACE Insurance Company at an annual cost of $92, Auto Insurance with Southern Insurance Company at an annual cost of $57,980. Hull and P & I Insurance with Great American Insurance at an annual cost of $18,850. Vessel Pollution Insurance with Great American Insurance at an annual cost of $1,400. Property Insurance with Landmark American at a cost of $71, with a policy period of to Authority- East (SLFPA-E) authorizes the procurement of the following insurance coverages for a period of one year through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services: General Liability Insurance with ACE Insurance Company at an annual cost of $92, Auto Insurance with Southern Insurance Company at an annual cost of $57,980. Hull and P & I Insurance with Great American Insurance at an annual cost of $18,850. Vessel Pollution Insurance with Great American Insurance at an annual cost of $1,400. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SLFPA-E authorizes the procurement of Property Insurance with Landmark American at a cost of $71, with a policy period of to BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SLFPAE Regional Director is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the above. The foregoing YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: was submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Goins, Mr. Estopinal, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Losonsky, None Mr. Barry duly adopted by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East at its meeting of July 16, 2009, heldinharahan, LA, atwhichaquorumwasov--

12 Seconded by Mr. Estopinal, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the United State Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity ("LPV"), Hurricane Protection Project, LPV 149, in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, includes levees, control structures, f100dwalls and floodgates, some of which may be located in the Parish of Plaquemines; and WHEREAS, the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District wishes to operate and maintain the Project; and WHEREAS, the portion of the Project location in Plaquemines Parish is outside of the jurisdiction of the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District and the Parish's consent and permission is required to locate, construct, operate and maintain part of the Project in the Parish of Plaquemines; and WHEREAS, the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District and Plaquemines Parish agree that the location, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project by Lake Borgne Basin Levee District or its assigns will be in the best interest of the parties, and in accordance with the grants of authority in La. R.S. 38:281 et seg and La. R.S. 33:1324. Authority-East (SLFPA-E) approves a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District and the Parish of Plaquemines. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that SLFPA-E authorizes the SLFPA-E Regional Director and Counsel to the Authority to approve the final form of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SLFPA-E President is hereby authorized to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District and the Parish of Plaquemines upon the approval of the SLFPA-E Regional Director and Counsel to the Authority. of July 16, 2009, held in Harahan, LA, at which a uorum was present. George Loson