What: Redevelopment of the Baptist Hospital legacy campus, with consultant advisory services funded in part from Westside CRA money.
Where it stands: On the 2026-10-05 CRA agenda: a $395,000 funding reallocation (Supplemental Budget Resolution 2026-62 CRA) and a recommendation to award RFP 26-045 to Bayou District Consulting, LLC for $695,000. Outcomes unknown. The Council Agenda Conference of 2026-10-19 previewed the $695,000 advisory contract and Supplemental Budget Resolution 2026-66.
Next: Check CRA minutes and the Council agenda.
Details
Sponsored by Delarian Wiggins, chairperson.
Proposal and tabulation documents were attached but not read.
Sources
CRA agenda of 2026-10-05 on the City's meeting portal.
City Council Agenda Conference agenda of 2026-10-19.
Council reallocated $395,000 of West Side CRA funding (6-1) and awarded a $695,000 one-year development advisory contract (RFP 260-45) to a consulting firm (6-1) after many opposing speakers; supporters on Council cited outreach and technical work.
Supplemental Budget Resolution 2026-66 (26-1173) and a $695,000 one-year contract with Bayou District Consulting, LLC under RFP 26-045 (26-1174) listed; any extension requires CRA and Council approval.