Henry Consulting asks appeals court for French Quarter trash contract

Henry Consulting and the New Orleans City Council were in court Tuesday over a long-term trash collection contract in the French Quarter. Henry Consulting is asking the appeals court for a court order to take over trash collection. Last week, Mayor LaToya Cantrell reinstated an emergency contract with IV Waste instead of Henry Consulting, following a ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The court ruled that the “status quo” must remain in place while lawsuits over the contract play out. Prior to the Supreme Court ruling, Henry Consulting was set to take over trash collection last Friday.”We hope the judge rules in our favor,” Troy Henry with Henry Consulting said.It is unclear when the appeals court will make a final decision.A spokesperson for the council issued the following statement in response to the hearing: “The question of whether the Council has the power to approve contracts was not before the Fourth Circuit today. Even so, the Council will continue to assert its express authority under the Charter to require the signature of the Council President on contracts following Council approval.”