Summary
The council awarded a $3.44 million contract to Kent Design Build to renovate the convention center for the Pelicans' G-League team, who reimburse the city over time through rent offsets. The team should be playing there this fall.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city fronts $3.44 million (plus $350,000 for city-covered HVAC work) and is paid back through the Pelicans' rent.
Basketball fans, the Pontchartrain Center and local contractors; the city recoups costs via rent.
West-side meeting room space at the Pontchartrain Center will be partially converted to locker rooms, and residents could see heavier traffic on event nights.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 1, 2026
The arena project grew by $162,286 for emergency mold remediation and a new visiting-team entrance with an ADA ramp.
City Council (Regular) - Aug 6, 2026
Change Order No. 1 added $6,798.57 (sheetrock found above ceiling tiles), with more change orders coming, and substantial completion now expected in October. A second change order ($50,818.02) was introduced. LaHatte also wants an update on the facility's new management.
City Council (Regular) - May 7, 2026
The council awarded a $3.44 million contract to Kent Design Build to renovate the convention center for the Pelicans' G-League team, who reimburse the city over time through rent offsets. The team should be playing there this fall.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 2, 2026
Resident Greg Taft asked whether Kenner studied what the incoming Pelicans G League team will generate. Administration staff said the agreement makes Kenner the priority for hotel rooms, catering, and locations, and promised quantifiable reports after the first season.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 20, 2026
The city is moving to make the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center the home of the Laketown Pelicans, a Gatorade League basketball franchise — an agreement now on first reading.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 5, 2026
The Pelicans' G-League team is moving to Kenner with a $5 million arena upgrade and about 24 home games a season. Officials hope it jumpstarts Laketown and brings sales tax and visitors, though one resident pushed for ticket and parking fees for the city.
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