House Bill No. 9084 proposes the creation of the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District within Orleans Parish. The district is established as a political subdivision of the state, with defined boundaries that include St. Bernard Avenue, North Claiborne Avenue, Elysian Fields Avenue, St. Claude Avenue, and Joseph Guillaume Place. Its primary purpose is to enhance the beautification and overall betterment of the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny neighborhood. Governance of the district will be managed by a board of commissioners consisting of five members, including the president and vice president of the New Marigny Neighborhood Association and three residents elected by the district's residents.
The bill outlines the powers and duties of the district, which include the ability to sue, adopt bylaws, enter contracts, and fund various community improvement projects. Additionally, the governing authority of New Orleans may impose a parcel fee to fund the district's activities, with specific fee structures for residential and commercial properties. The bill mandates that the fee be approved by a majority of registered voters in the district and stipulates that the funds collected will be used exclusively for the district's benefit. The district will also be subject to audits and must adopt an annual budget in accordance with state law. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.