The City-Parish acknowledges that the development has not progressed in accordance with the schedule outlined in the original loan agreement with the developer for the Scotlandville Housing Development. At the time of the 2023 disbursement, documentation provided by the developer supported project r...
The City-Parish acknowledges that the development has not progressed in accordance with the schedule outlined in the original loan agreement with the developer for the Scotlandville Housing Development. At the time of the 2023 disbursement, documentation provided by the developer supported project readiness and anticipated completion timelines; however, subsequent review and monitoring activities identified delays tied to financing, site control, and design completion. At present, the administration is evaluating if it wants to proceed with the project and what contract amendments would be stipulated.
The Office of Community Development, working alongside its grant management consultant CSRS, recently initiated a detailed review of the project status and supporting documentation. This review culminated in the identification of potential deficiencies, including unresolved site control issues and the need for updated construction plans. An updated site plan, ownership verification, environmental remediation documentation, and full construction package are being actively pursued, and the developer has been provided a prioritized list of immediate action items to remedy outstanding issues if the project is going to proceed. To bring the project and agreement into compliance, the corrective actions noted below are actively being pursued. These corrective actions are intended to either return the project to a viable status under the existing agreement or establish the necessary conditions to invoke appropriate default provisions should remediation fail. These corrective actions include: Formal reassessment of project viability with CSRS, OCD, and project leadership, including a meeting scheduled for the week of July 1, 2025; Issuance of a formal notice to the developer requesting documentation of progress and corrective actions related to site control, tax clearance, design completion, and permitting; Evaluation of amendment or enforcement actions under the agreement, including potential restructuring of the loan timeline or initiating default proceedings if satisfactory progress is not demonstrated by mid-Q3 2025; Preparation of an updated commitment letter from the current administration to support the developer’s financial closing, contingent on demonstrated progress and documentation clearance, if the administration chooses to move forward with the project.
Expected Implementation Date: September 2025
Contact person: Kelly LeDuff, Urban Development Director, Office of Community Development