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Update on "Report" sent to Representative Aimee Freeman regarding the Fire Marshall inspections conducted on private residences in the University area.
Ashley Rodrigue, Public Affairs Director, State Fire Marshal’s Office, sent the following to Representative Aimee Freeman last week:
"In follow-up to our last update on Tuesday, Nov. 1, a team of 19 State Fire Marshal deputies have completed an inspection operation in response to more than 100 complaints regarding life safety concerns.
At the conclusion of the operation, deputies were able to internally inspect the interior of 30 occupied properties. Of the properties deputies were able to enter, no complaints of life safety concerns and/or improper commercial use of one or two-family dwellings have been founded. (For the entire message see last week's newsletter).
Residents have since requested a list of the properties that were inspected (and not inspected) and what was found. Representative Freemen reported the following:
"We are waiting for an accurate review of the inspections and details with each address from the Fire Marshal's office, and they informed us that we should receive the spreadsheet early next week"
For more information on doubles to dorms go to Town of Carrollton Watch website.
Current State of Residential Short Term Rentals (RSTRs)
New facts regarding Short Term Rentals resulting from the City Council Ordinance in response to the Fifth Circuit of Appeals ruling.
The City Council has begun a process to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as it relates to short term rentals. As of November 4, 2022, new Residential Short Term Rental (RSTR) permit applications are not being accepted until at least March 1, 2023, under the interim zoning district (IZD) adopted by the Council recently.. Some RSTR permits may be elible for renewal as a non-conforming use if:
- You had a valid RSTR and Short Term Rental Operator permit before August 29, 2022,
- Neither license expired before March 2, 2022,
- There are no outstanding Short Term Rental violations, and
- You meet all other application requirements set by law.
Memorandum re current state of STRs, 11/4/2022 (Department of Safety and Permits)
City and Entergy Response to 100 year old Oak Tree Mistakenly felled on St. Charles Ave.
- Once Entergy and the City agree it is appropriate for Entergy to remove a tree on City-owned property, Entergy will ensure the tree is marked with a painted “X” rather than with flags that can be removed.
- For situations where Entergy cannot or should not paint the trees in advance, Entergy operations crews will meet contractors on-site to personally identify the tree.
- Entergy is working with Parks and Parkways and other City agencies to provide an appropriate tree replacement for the one removed in error. In light of the space available, Parkways has requested a 65-gallon, three-inch caliper live oak to be installed as soon as possible.
- In addition, Entergy is being fined $20,000, which Parkways will use to purchase additional live oaks to be installed in the area, with input from the St. Charles Avenue Association.
- Entergy will also reach out to nearby neighborhood associations to discuss the incident and future mitigation plans. Please contact my office if you’d like for Entergy to join your next meeting and you haven’t yet heard from their team.
Community Commitment Education Center
CCEC is raising funds to support our annual neighborhood Thanksgiving and Christmas meal giveaway. We are also looking for persons who are interested in helping us support the daily programming within the center for 2023. Donations are tax deductible and can be made here.
Community Commitment is a social service agency started to provide free services to the community of New Orleans. We provide free basic computer tutorials, literacy improvement, social skills training for adults and children, and limited emergency financial assistance.
Guest Blog, by Leo McGovern, The Inner Pup (TIP)
TIP works to keep dogs out of shelters. We need your support!
Residents of the New Orleans area know a dysfunctional system when they see one. The chaotic nature of life in our city is often obvious to us, whether it's surging utility bills, endless construction, or that one pothole that annoys on a daily basis. There is one endless battle being fought, unseen by the majority of the public-- our animal shelters are full to the brim, bursting at the seams to a point where caravans of former pets are being relocated to other cities where a shelter or rescue is lucky enough to have space available. While shelter employees and their volunteers valiantly go to work every day, The Inner Pup is supporting them by attacking the causes behind pet abandonment.
NOPL - Upcoming Events in and around Carrollton
TCNDC Financial Literacy Workshop - Get the Tools Necessary for Financial Fitness
Learn the importance of saving, budgeting, credit, and financial independence in this 8 workshop series with Tulane Canal Neighborhood Development Corporation (TCNDC).
Saturday, November 19: 11:00am - 1:00pm, Keller Library
New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice Survey - We Want to Hear Your Experiences as a Worker
Share your COVID 19 story. Help us collect a more vibrant representation of the many experiences that have happened to our community over the past 2+ years.
Monday, November 21: 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Nix Library
Storytime
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Wednesday, November 23: 10:30am - 11:30am, Nix Library
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Kwanzaa Kick-Off Series - Financially Lit Lunch Hour - Credit 101
Learn best practices to establish, rebuild, and manage your credit. Lunch will be provided to the first 20 attendees. Registration suggested but not required.
Tuesday, November 29: 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Mayer Library
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