Shreveport public meetings in 2021

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting to decide on various contract amendments for Mardi Gras krewes and city services, as well as several 2021 and 2022 budget adjustments. The body will also consider tax abatement endorsements and zoning changes.

• RES 135: Amendment to curbside recycling contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC
• RES 155-160: Contract amendments and agreements with African American Celebration Corporation and several Mardi Gras krewes
• RES 166: Establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
• ORD 225-227: Rezoning requests for Hollywood Ave, Southern Ave, and David Raines Rd/Willis St
• ORD 214: Amendment to healthcare plans, tiers, and costs for active employees and retirees

The City Council approved multiple budget amendments for capital projects, general funds, and enterprise funds. The council also authorized agreements with several Mardi Gras krewes and approved a street dedication. Several zoning and tax abatement resolutions were postponed.

• Approved $477,500 for District 3 Road Rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for General Fund, Water and Sewerage, Airport, and Solid Waste funds (4-0)
• Approved amendment to C. Edwards Concepts, LLC recycling contract requiring a $1.9M surety bond (4-0)
• Approved agreements with Krewes of Centaur, Gemini, Harambee, Highland, and Sobek (4-0)
• Approved agreement with African American Celebration Corporation (4-0)
• Authorized rejection of all bids for 1 Ton Regular Cab truck IFB #21-062 (4-0)
• Approved dedication of 1400 block of Madison Street to Brother Sunrose Rutledge (4-0)
• Approved healthcare plan amendments for active employees and retirees (4-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is reviewing several requests for new positions and job reclassifications within Community Development. The board will also consider entry level pay adjustments for Airport Communications Center staff.

• Request for New Position: Program Manager
• Reclassification of MIS Technician II to Program Intake Specialist
• Reclassification of Counselor/Test Administrator to Career Development Specialist
• Reclassification of Job Developer to Business Service Representative
• Entry level adjustments for Airport Communications Center Operator and Supervisor

The Board approved the creation of a Program Manager position and the reclassification of three other positions within the Community Development Department. A request to adjust entry-level pay for Airport Communications Center staff was tabled.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Program Manager position and reclassification of three positions in Community Development (Unanimous)
• Tabled request to adjust entry-level pay for Airport Communications Center Operator and Supervisor (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is deciding on the adoption of multiple 2022 fund budgets and the issuance of up to $190 million in Water and Sewer refunding bonds. The body is also considering several zoning changes and amendments to the city's rental dwelling unit registration program.

• Issuance of up to $190,000,000 in taxable or tax-exempt Water and Sewer refunding bonds (RES 151, RES 152)
• Adoption of 2022 budgets for the General Fund, Capital Projects, and other special revenue funds
• Rezoning of property at Milam Street and Arkansas Avenue from C-1 to C-3 (ORD 124)
• Amendments to the Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Program and associated fees (ORD 192, ORD 193, ORD 194)
• Pay plan amendments for classified employees based on a $13 minimum wage increase (RES 149)

The City Council approved the 2022 General Fund and multiple enterprise budgets, including a $1.13 billion Capital Projects Fund Budget. The Council denied a proposed 13% pay raise for police and fire personnel. Several zoning changes were approved, while a rezoning request for Milam Street and Arkansas Avenue was denied.

• Adopted 2022 General Fund Budget (6-0)
• Adopted 2022 Capital Projects Fund Budget at $1,132,895,084 (6-0)
• Denied 13% police and fire pay raise amendment (3-3)
• Approved 2022 budgets for Water and Sewerage, Airports, and Solid Waste (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at Fairfield Ave & Dashiel St to Institutional Campus District (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at Baird Rd & Ferrara Dr to Multi-Family Residential (5-1)
• Approved rezoning at E Boulevard St to Multi-Family Residential (6-0)
• Denied rezoning at Milam Street and Arkansas Avenue (0-6)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is deciding on the adoption of multiple 2022 fund budgets and the issuance of up to $190 million in Water and Sewer refunding bonds. The body is also considering several zoning changes and amendments to the rental dwelling unit registration program.

• Issuance of up to $190,000,000 in taxable or tax-exempt Water and Sewer refunding bonds (RES 151, 152)
• Adoption of 2022 budgets for General Fund, Capital Projects, and other special revenue funds
• Rezoning of property at Milam Street and Arkansas Avenue from C-1 to C-3 (ORD 124)
• Amendments to the Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Program and associated fees (ORD 192, 193, 194)
• Industrial Tax Exemption Program approval for Custom Retail Store Fixtures LLC at 9401 Slack Road (RES 150)

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislative actions were decided during this session; the body primarily listed items for future consideration, including 2022 budget ordinances and various zoning cases.

• Set the agenda for the December 14, 2021, City Council meeting

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting to appoint a person to the vacant District E council seat. Nine candidates were interviewed for the position.

• Appointment of candidate for District E City Council seat

The City Council held a special meeting to fill the vacant District E seat. After two rounds of voting, no candidate received a majority vote. The council determined that the Governor will appoint someone to fill the vacancy.

• Failed to appoint District E council member after two rounds of voting
• Determined the Governor will appoint the District E council seat vacancy

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for an appointment to fill the District E vacancy. No other business will be conducted during this meeting.

• Interviews for District E vacancy candidates: Chandler Douglas, Tamika Fredieu, Jon Glover, Durwood Hendricks, Kenny Houston, Matthew Nicholas Kay, Lawrence Lane, Alvin Oliver, and Gregory Lynn Williams

The City Council held a special meeting to interview nine candidates for the vacant District E seat. No formal appointments or other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Interviewed candidates Chandler Douglas, Tamika Fredieu, Jon Glover, Durwood Hendricks, Kenny Houston, Matthew Nicholas Kay, Lawrence Lane, Alvin Oliver, and Gregory Lynn Williams

City Council Agenda

The City Council is holding a public hearing for the proposed 2022 budget. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding land leases, municipal audits, transit fares, and street dedications.

• Public hearing for the 2022 Proposed Budget
• Resolution to authorize an option to ground lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• Resolution to authorize a city external audit by Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
• Resolution regarding water and sewer refunding bonds not exceeding $190,000,000
• Resolution to suspend SporTran fixed route and paratransit fares

The City Council approved a two-year zero-fare pilot program for SporTran fixed route and paratransit services. Two properties were rezoned from Corridor Commercial to General Commercial. Several other resolutions and ordinances were postponed.

• Approved zero-fare SporTran pilot program for fixed route and paratransit (4-1)
• Rezoned property at Shreveport Barksdale Hwy & Reily Lane from C-2 to C-3 (5-0)
• Rezoned property at Jewella Ave & Woodrow St from C-2 to C-3 (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Drayden Dunn, Patrick Wesley, and Alan Jackson (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Deputy Marshals Chasen and Lance Swan (5-0)
• Recognized November 2021 as National Family Caregivers Month (5-0)
• Recognized November 20, 2021 as Transgender Day of Remembrance (5-0)
• Dedicated 400 block of E Herndon St and 7700 block of Babylon Circle (5-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to discuss class specifications and entry-level pay adjustments for airport security personnel. The board will also hear a termination appeal for an employee in the Water and Sewage department.

• Amend Class Specification: Chief Administrative Manager
• Entry Level Adjustment: Patrol Officer, Airport Security Police
• Entry Level Adjustment: Sergeant, Airport Security Police
• Termination Appeal: Davien Walters (Water and Sewage)

The Human Resources Board approved class specification amendments for the Finance Department and entry-level pay adjustments for Airport Security Police. The board also voted to uphold the termination of a Water and Sewage employee following an appeal.

• Approved September 22 and 29, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chief Administrative Manager class specification for Finance Department (unanimous)
• Approved entry level pay adjustments for Airport Security Police patrol officer and sergeant (unanimous)
• Upheld termination of Davien Walters from Water and Sewage (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting to decide on several budget amendments, zoning changes, and the issuance of $5,675,000 in revenue bonds. The body is also reviewing agreements for road rehabilitation in District 3 and residential recycling services.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 177 to authorize $5,675,000 in revenue bonds
• Resolution 134 for District 3 Road Rehabilitation, Planning and Construction
• Resolution 135 to amend the curbside recycling contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC
• Six zoning cases including rezoning at Milam Street and Arkansas Avenue (ORD 124)
• Resolution 138 consenting to the creation of the Amazon TIF District

The City Council approved the issuance of $5.675 million in revenue bonds for municipal building roof upgrades. The council also approved several budget amendments, three zoning changes, and the transfer of surplus land to the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved $5.675M in revenue bonds for municipal roof upgrades (5-1)
• Approved transfer of surplus land at 400 Edwards St. to Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Pierremont Road and Willard Avenue to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (5-1)
• Approved rezoning of Gladstone Blvd at Line Ave to C-UC Urban Corridor (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of East Stephenson St at Beverly Pl to R-2 Multi-Family Residential (6-0)
• Approved payment in lieu of tax for Galilee Senior Housing Project (6-0)
• Approved agreement with United Nonprofits Inc. for Christmas Parade and Festival (6-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement for District 3 Road Rehabilitation (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on Nov. 8 and a Regular Meeting on Nov. 9, 2021. Key items include a public hearing on a $5,675,000 revenue bond issuance, final votes on multiple zoning map amendments, and introduction of ordinances to establish a Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Program with fees and inspections. The council will also consider resolutions on an intergovernmental committee, a payment in lieu of tax agreement, and a TIF district for Amazon.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 177 authorizing $5,675,000 in revenue bonds, Series 2021
• Final passage of zoning changes: Milam/Arkansas to C-3, Pierremont/Willard to C-1, Shreveport Barksdale Hwy to C-3, Gladstone Blvd to C-UC, Stephenson St to R-2, Jewella/Woodrow to C-3
• Introduction of ordinances creating a Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Program with fees and inspection requirements
• Resolution 138 supporting creation of an 'Amazon TIF District' within city limits
• Introduction of 2022 budgets for General Fund, Water and Sewerage, Solid Waste, and other funds

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was decided or voted upon during this session.

• Set the agenda for the November 9, 2021, City Council meeting

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold a special meeting to introduce Ordinance No. 183 of 2021. The proposed ordinance seeks to adjust the percentage of health benefit contributions made by the City and active employees for the year 2022.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 183 of 2021 regarding health benefit contribution rates
• Proposed change to base plan: City contribution moves from 74% to 65%, and employee contribution moves from 26% to 35%
• Proposed change to high deductible plan: City contribution moves from 85% to 80%, and employee contribution moves from 15% to 20%

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 183 of 2021, which proposes amendments to the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances regarding health benefit contributions by active employees and the city. The ordinance was introduced to lay over until the next regular meeting.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 183 of 2021 to amend health benefit contributions (Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Bowman)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will vote on a resolution urging a six-month moratorium on new liquor store licenses, several zoning changes, and the issuance of $5,675,000 in revenue bonds. They will also introduce ordinances to amend the 2022 budgets for multiple city funds and consider appeals and tabled items.

• Resolution 119: Urges a six-month moratorium on new liquor store occupational licenses and certificates of occupancy
• ORD 177: Authorizes $5,675,000 in revenue bonds for the city
• Zoning changes: Rezoning properties on Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Gladstone Blvd, East Stephenson St, Jewella Ave, Milam St, and Pierremont Rd
• ORD 178: Amends Unified Development Code rules for garage sales
• ORD 122 and 123: Declare surplus land for transfer to Shreveport Common Inc. and Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

The City Council adopted a resolution encouraging a six-month moratorium on new liquor store occupational licenses and certificates of occupancy to allow for a review of zoning and land use policies. The council also approved several budget amendments and land transfers.

• Adopted Resolution 119 of 2021 encouraging a 6-month moratorium on new liquor store licenses (6-1)
• Approved appointment of LT. Michael Carter to Shreveport Civil Service Board (4-2)
• Approved appointment of Kathleen Malone to Downtown Development Board (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 122 of 2021 transferring surplus vacant land to Shreveport Common, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 147 of 2021 increasing General Fund budget by $17,402,800 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 150 of 2021 revising public right-of-way construction and excavation rules (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 146 of 2021 shifting $59,888.91 in Airport Enterprise budget (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 129 of 2021 amending City Council Rules of Procedure (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on October 25 and a Regular Meeting on October 26. The agenda includes a proposed six-month moratorium on new liquor store licenses, several budget amendments, and multiple zoning changes.

• Moratorium on new liquor store occupational licenses/certificates of occupancy
• Issuance of $5,675,000 in revenue bonds, series 2021
• Rezoning property at Shreveport Barksdale Hwy and Reily Lane from C-2 to C-3
• Rezoning property on Gladstone Blvd from R-2 to C-UC
• Rezoning property on East Stephenson St from C-1 to R-2

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session, other than the approval to enter an executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Shannon Hicks, et al v. COS #632,642-A (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing 21 separate budget ordinances for the 2022 fiscal year. The body is also considering a 12-month moratorium on new liquor store licenses and various zoning changes.

• RES 119: Proposed 12-month moratorium on new occupational licenses and certificates of occupancy for liquor stores
• ORD 152-171: Adoption of 2022 budgets for General Fund, Capital Projects, Water and Sewerage, and other funds
• ORD 124: Rezoning southwest corner of Milam Street and Arkansas Avenue from C-1 to C-3
• ORD 125: Rezoning southeast corner of Pierremont Road and Willard Avenue from R-1-7 to C-1
• ORD 145: Encroachment permit for 629 Spring Street for Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau

The Council approved budget adjustments for the Riverfront Development and Community Development funds. It also adopted a juvenile curfew ordinance and established an Adopt-A-Bus Stop/Shelter Program. Several executive appointments were confirmed, while the 2022 budget ordinances were tabled.

• Approved appointment of Clarinda Henderson to Zoning Board of Appeals (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Deidra Lewis-Roberston to Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Postponed appointment of LT. Michael Carter to Shreveport Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Withdrew appointment of Chase Boytim to Downtown Development Authority (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 122 for cooperative purchasing agreement with City of Alexandria (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 123 for Job and Resources Fair agreement with Shreveport NAACP, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 141 and 142 to transfer $20,000 from Riverfront Development to Community Development Fund (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 143 amending juvenile curfew and Ordinance 144 establishing Adopt-A-Bus Stop/Shelter Program (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will review 20 proposed budget ordinances for 2022 and a resolution to request a 12-month moratorium on new liquor store licenses. The body will also consider zoning changes and several city agreements.

• RES 119: Proposed 12-month moratorium on new occupational licenses for liquor stores
• ORD 152-171: Adoption of 2022 budgets for General Fund, Capital Projects, and other enterprise funds
• ORD 124: Rezoning Milam Street and Arkansas Avenue from C-1 to C-3
• ORD 125: Rezoning Pierremont Road and Willard Avenue from R-1-7 to C-1
• ORD 145: Encroachment permit for 629 Spring Street

The City Council held an administrative conference to set the agenda for the October 12, 2021, meeting. The Council voted to uphold a police department decision to deny an alcoholic beverage handling card. The body also entered an executive session regarding a legal matter.

• Denied alcoholic beverage handling card for Corey Moore (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Shannon Hicks, et al v. COS #632,642-A (6-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Shreveport Human Resources Board will discuss and possibly vote on proposed personnel rule revisions including a new attendance policy, and a request to adopt a new pay scale. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Proposed Personnel Rule Revisions: Attendance Policy (*New Policy)
• Request to Adopt New Pay Scale

The board unanimously approved a new amended pay scale to address pay compression and market competitiveness. The board also voted to table the proposed attendance policy until the next meeting.

• Approved new amended pay scale (unanimous)
• Tabled attendance policy (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is deciding on a Guaranteed Income Program and several budget amendments for the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund. The body will also consider rezoning requests and the transfer of vacant land to Shreveport Common, Inc. and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.

• RES 113: Support for the City of Shreveport's Guaranteed Income Program
• ORD 121, 122, 123: Transfer of vacant land to Shreveport Common, Inc. and Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
• ORD 143: Amendment to juvenile curfew ordinances
• RES 119: Proposed 12-month moratorium on new liquor store occupational licenses
• ORD 124, 125, 139: Rezoning of properties at Milam St/Arkansas Ave, Pierremont Rd/Willard Ave, and Beverly Place

The Council approved a pilot guaranteed income program for low-income single-parent families and authorized financing for water and sewer equipment. Several budget amendments were passed, including a $300,000 increase for Fire Station #8. The Council also approved the transfer of surplus land to Shreveport Common, Inc.

• Approved guaranteed income pilot program (4-3)
• Approved $1.5M financing for Water and Sewer vehicles and equipment (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 0.41 acres of surplus land to Shreveport Common, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 budget increase for New Fire Station #8 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Beverly Place property from R-2 to C-2 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Sgt. Shannon Hicks to Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Postponed appointment of LT. Michael Carter to Civil Service Board (6-1)
• Approved 5-year transit management agreement extension with Metro Management Associates, Inc. (7-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to personnel rules, including attendance and anti-harassment policies. The body will also consider requests to create, reclassify, or adjust specific city positions. Other items include the Human Resources Annual Report and sick leave carry-forward.

• Proposed personnel rule revisions for holiday pay, anti-harassment, and substance abuse screening
• Creation of a new Attendance Policy
• Request to create a Senior Revenue Auditor position
• Request for Entry Level Adjustment for Revenue Auditor II
• Reclassification of Paralegal position to Research Assistant

The board approved a pay grade increase for Revenue Auditor II positions and reclassified a paralegal role to research assistant. Several personnel rule revisions were adopted, including a new 'last chance letter' for disciplinary actions and updated substance abuse screening protocols.

• Approved entry level pay adjustment for Revenue Auditor II from grade 14 step 0 to step 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Senior Revenue Auditor position (Unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying Paralegal position to Research Assistant (Unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Approved revised substance abuse screening to test only the driver after accidents (Unanimous)
• Approved 'last chance letter' as part of progressive discipline policy (Unanimous)
• Approved request to carryover annual sick leave (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on new attendance policy point system

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting to decide on a curbside recycling contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC and several budget amendments. The body will also discuss zoning changes, a guaranteed income program, and the transfer of surplus vacant land.

• RES 87: Contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC for curbside recycling
• ORD 139, 124, 125, 126: Multiple rezoning requests including Beverly Place and Pierremont Road
• RES 113: Support for the City of Shreveport's Guaranteed Income Program
• ORD 127-134: Multiple amendments to the 2021 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund budgets
• ORD 121-123: Transfer of surplus vacant land to Shreveport Common, Inc. and Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

The Council authorized a curbside recycling contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC and approved several budget amendments, including the addition of $24.1M in American Rescue Plan funds. Other actions included rejecting airport concession proposals and approving a pipeline easement.

• Approved curbside recycling contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC (4-3)
• Approved $24,120,169 increase to General Fund Budget via American Rescue Plan (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 increase to Riverfront Development Special Revenue Funds Budget (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Property Standards inspector bulletproof vests (7-0)
• Authorized rejection of all proposals for Airport Concession Program RFP #21-800 (7-0)
• Approved oil and gas pipeline easement for Haynesville Gathering, LP at 11726 Harts Island Road (6-1)
• Rezoning of W 70th Street from C-2 to C-3 approved (7-0)
• Denied Special Use Permit and Site Plan for Singh 2, LLC at 1608 N. Market St. (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council special session scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include authorizing a curbside recycling contract and amending various city fund budgets.

• Contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC for curbside recycling services
• Pipeline right-of-way and easement agreement with Haynesville Gathering LP
• Budget amendments for the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Airport Enterprise Fund
• Rezoning requests for properties at Milam Street/Arkansas Avenue and Pierremont Road/Willard Avenue
• Transfer of vacant land to Shreveport Common, Inc. and Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

The City Council approved several budget amendments to fund emergency services and airport projects. They also confirmed multiple executive appointments and approved a rezoning request for a property on Youree Drive.

• Approved $3.275M transfer from Operating Reserves to Fire Department Improvements and Equipment (7-0)
• Approved $3.2M transfer from Operating Reserves to Police Department Improvements and Equipment (7-0)
• Approved $240,000 increase for SHV-Jet Bridge Program via Airport Enterprise Fund (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of northwest corner of Youree Drive and King Place from I-2 to C-3 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Williams to Caddo-Bossier Port Commission (6-1)
• Approved appointment of Phillip Jackson to Sales and Use Tax Commission (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Adrienne Critcher, Nathaniel Manning, and Lindy Broderick to Human Relations Commission (7-0)
• Ratified appointment of Jonathan Reynolds to Shreveport Airport Authority (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting via video conference to vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a large bond issuance, a curbside recycling contract, and multiple zoning changes.

• RES 95: Employment of professionals for general obligation bonds not exceeding $242,600,000
• RES 87: Contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC for curbside recycling
• ORD 110: Rezoning southwest corner of Kingston Road and Francais Road to C-2 (SPUD)
• ORD 111: Rezoning north side of Overton Brooks Road to R-E
• ORD 112: Rezoning northwest corner of Youree Drive and King Place to C-3

The City Council approved the employment of legal and financial professionals for the issuance of up to $242.6M in general obligation bonds. The council also confirmed multiple executive appointments for city bureaus and boards and approved a rezoning request on Overton Brooks Road.

• Approved employment of bond counsel, municipal advisor, and underwriters for bonds up to $242.6M (7-0)
• Approved executive appointments for Community Development, City Attorney, SPAR, IT, Zoning Board, and Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Approved appointments of Calvin Austin, Brett Brown, Marian Claville Burks, and Patrick Crawford to Home Mortgage Authority Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Lydia Jackson to Home Mortgage Authority Board (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 94 authorizing traffic signal backup project agreement with DOTD (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 99 requesting DNR meeting and drilling moratorium in District A (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 111 rezoning property on Overton Brooks Road to Residential Estate District (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 108 regarding pay day/title loans (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is meeting to vote on several 2021 budget amendments and a curbside recycling contract. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding property annexation and introduce new zoning changes and bond issuances.

• RES 95: Issuance of up to $242,600,000 in general obligation bonds
• RES 87: Contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC for curbside recycling
• ORD 107: Public hearing for property annexation in Section 21, Caddo Parish
• ORD 110, 111, 112: Rezoning requests for Kingston Road/Francais Road, Overton Brooks Road, and Youree Drive/King Place
• ORD 100-106: Multiple amendments to 2021 General Fund, Community Development, and Street Special Revenue budgets

The City Council adopted several ordinances to amend the 2021 General Fund, Capital Improvements, and Special Revenue budgets. The council also approved the annexation of a 1.6455-acre parcel in Caddo Parish and dedicated two street blocks in honor of local residents.

• Approved annexation of 1.6455-acre parcel in Section 21, Caddo Parish (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 100 to adjust General Fund Personal and Contractual Services (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 101 to transfer $200,000 from Operating Reserves to Community Development (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 103 to increase General Fund by $6.2M in sales taxes and $500,000 from Streets Fund (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 106 to establish $2.5M project for SPORTRAN replacement buses (7-0)
• Approved appointment of John Barnard as Deputy Building Official for the Division of Permits (7-0)
• Dedicated 1500 block of Ford Street in honor of Roy D. Mahoney (7-0)
• Dedicated 7900 block of Thornhill Avenue in honor of Jessie Pearl Bradberry (7-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board decided on several personnel matters, including retroactive pay for Permit Technicians and a pay grade increase for the Assistant Director. The board also approved amendments to the Crew Leader job description and reinstated vacation time for a Senior HR Analyst.

• Approved retroactive pay for the Permit Technician position back to April 7, 2021
• Approved changing Assistant Director entry pay from Grade 19/Step 6 to Grade 21/Step 7
• Approved amendment to the Crew Leader class specification to detail essential functions
• Approved reinstatement of 84.42 vacation hours for Senior HR Analyst Canisha Tisby
• Approved payment of Legal Bar Association membership fees for HR Director Sherron Williams

The Board approved the creation of a Neighborhood Assistance Coordinator Supervisor position and amended class specifications for the Police Department's Grant Administrator and Finance Department's Revenue Auditors. A request for vacation time carryover for a police employee was tabled.

• Approved June 23, 2021 minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled vacation time carryover request for Nicole Capers
• Approved amendment to Grant Administrator class specification (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Neighborhood Assistance Coordinator Supervisor job class (Unanimous)
• Approved class specifications for Revenue Auditor I and II (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss calling a special election to authorize debt and bond issuance. The body is also deciding on a curbside recycling contract and various budget amendments for 2021.

• RES 89: Special election to authorize incurring debt and issuance of bonds
• RES 87: Contract with C. Edwards Concepts, LLC for curbside recycling
• ORD 91 & 92: Amendments to Unified Development Code and fees for Short-Term Rental Property
• ORD 96-99: Rezoning requests for West 80th St/St. Vincent Ave, East 61st St, Topeka St, and Curtis Lane/Revere Ave
• ORD 82 & 83: Donation of surplus land/houses to Fuller Center for Housing and The Grace Project, Inc.

The Council approved a special election to authorize debt for police, fire, water, sewer, roads, and parks. Several budget amendments were passed, and the Council approved the donation of surplus land to housing organizations. A proposed amendment to the Smokefree Air Act was tabled after initial approval.

• Approved Resolution No. 89 of 2021 calling for a special election on Nov 13, 2021, to issue bonds for public facilities (7-0)
• Approved donation of surplus land to Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved donation of surplus house and land to Grace Project, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 appropriation increase for New Fire Station #8 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Kasey Brown as Interim Chief Financial Officer (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Stephanie Tucker as Interim Airport Director (5-1)
• Approved appointment of Willie Henderson Sr. to Human Resource Board (5-1)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 94 of 2021 regarding the Smokefree Air Act (5-1)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to discuss personnel adjustments and pay requests. The body will consider requests regarding class entry levels, retroactive pay, and class specifications.

• Request for retroactive pay for the Permit Technician position in Public Works
• Request to amend class specification for Crew Leader in Public Works
• Request to amend class entry level adjustment for Human Resources
• Reinstatement of vacation time for Thrash
• Legal Bar Association membership fees

The Board unanimously approved requests to reinstate vacation time for two employees and authorized the payment of membership fees for the Human Resources Director. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 23, 2021, meeting.

• Approved June 23, 2021, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request to amend Crew Leader class specification (unanimous)
• Approved request to reinstate 84.42 vacation hours for Canisha Tisby (unanimous)
• Approved request to pay Legal Bar Association membership fees for Mrs. Williams (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will vote on several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including Red River erosion repairs and passenger rail support. The meeting also includes the introduction of ordinances to amend various city fund budgets and update short-term rental property codes.

• Resolution 84: Support for funding repairs to eroded areas along the Red River
• Resolution 85: Support for passenger rail construction along the I-20 corridor
• Ordinance 91, 92, and 93: Amendments to Short-Term Rental Property regulations and fees
• Ordinance 86, 87, 88, 89, and 90: Amendments to various city fund budgets
• Resolution 83: Acceptance of Nelson Street right-of-way dedication in Singh Petroleum 1 Subdivision

The City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting the operation of rental or commercial electric low-speed scooters. The council also approved several resolutions regarding infrastructure funding, public right-of-way, and equipment use.

• Approved ban on rental or commercial electric low-speed scooters (4-3)
• Approved rezoning of property on north side of Buncombe Road from C-2 to R-3 (7-0)
• Approved use of city equipment by ALH Modeling, LLC for fashion show (7-0)
• Authorized Purchasing Agent to reject all bids for IFB #21-029 bucket truck (7-0)
• Accepted public dedication of Nelson Street right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved support for federal funding to repair Red River erosion (7-0)
• Approved support for passenger rail construction along I-20 corridor (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to apply for USDOT RAISE grant for Healthcare Development Corridor (7-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board will meet to discuss personnel matters and class specifications. Items include a request to amend the Class Entry Level Adjustment and a request to revise the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Human Resources Board Election
• Request to Amend Class Entry Level Adjustment
• Request to Amend Class Specification - Crew Leader
• Request to extend vacation time for Canisha Tisby
• Request to revise the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Human Resources Board approved requests to amend job specifications for Operator Collectors, Management Analysts III, and Grant Administrators to increase applicant pools. The board also approved reclassifying three Office Specialist positions to Permit Technicians. Discussions regarding board membership and the Assistant Director's salary were tabled.

• Approved removing high school diploma/GED requirement for Operator Collector (Unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying three Office Specialist positions to Permit Technicians (Unanimous)
• Approved changing Management Analyst III specifications to allow experience in lieu of a degree (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Grant Administrator duties and functions (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on adding additional board members
• Tabled Human Resources Board election
• Tabled salary adjustment for Human Resource Assistant Director
• Approved April 7, 2021, minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding property tax levies and street construction regulations. The agenda also includes requests for oil and gas leases and the introduction of new rules for electric scooters.

• Readoption of 8.8180 mills per dollar ad valorem tax for bond obligations (ORD 61A)
• Readoption of various taxes totaling 17.770 mills per dollar on property (ORD 62A)
• Rezoning Buncombe Road property from C-2 to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (ORD 80)
• Request for public bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases in Districts A and G (RES 39)
• Proposed prohibition of rental or commercial electric low speed scooters (ORD 84)

The City Council adopted multiple ordinances to levy ad valorem taxes for 2021 to fund general obligations, street improvements, and public safety. The council also approved a rezoning request for a commercial development at Norris Ferry Road and Southern Loop.

• Approved 8.8180 mill tax for general obligation bonds (7-0)
• Approved 17.770 mill tax for streets, recreation, salaries, public safety, and general alimony (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of Norris Ferry Road and Southern Loop from R-E to C-2 (PUD) (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Healing Pharma, USA, LLC for 7401 Jewella Avenue (5-1)
• Approved 2021 Annual Action Plan submission to HUD (7-0)
• Approved alcohol ordinance suspension for Let the Good Times Roll Festival (7-0)
• Approved appointments of Harold Sater, Roy Griggs, and Danielle Brown (6-0)
• Approved street dedications for Audrey D. Miller and Viola Gant (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding oil and gas leases, including a request for public bids in Districts A and G. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances to amend the 2021 General Fund Budget and various property tax levies.

• Request for public bids on an oil, gas, and mineral lease in Districts A and G
• Easement agreements with Aethon Energy Operating LLC for 457.82 and 113.8 acre tracts
• Approval of the Caddo-Shriovert Sales and Use Tax Commission budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Proposed ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Buncombe Road from C-2 to R-3
• Proposed ordinance to rezone property at Norris Ferry Road and Southern Loop from R-E to C-2 (PUD)

The City Council approved the Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission budget and two oil and gas easement agreements with Aethon Energy Operating, LLC. The council also designated The Times as the official city journal and approved budget amendments for the General Fund and Metropolitan Planning Commission.

• Approved $1,330,000 budget for Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission (6-0)
• Approved $44,548 oil and gas easement for 11726 Harts Island Road (6-0)
• Approved $45,199 oil and gas easement for 11726 Harts Island Road (6-0)
• Selected The Times as Official Journal for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved executive appointments of Bill Robertson, Rachel Jackson, and Jasmine Cooper (6-0)
• Approved General Fund Budget amendment increasing Engineering services by $68,020 (6-0)
• Approved Metropolitan Planning Commission budget increase of $25,000 (6-0)
• Recognized June 4, 2021, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is deciding on several tax levies for 2021, including debt service and special ad valorem taxes. The body is also considering budget amendments and zoning changes for properties on Reaville/Newburn Lane and North Market Street.

• ORD 61: 8.8180 mills ad valorem tax for general obligation bonds
• ORD 62: 17.770 mills total ad valorem taxes for various purposes
• ORD 63: 9.040 mills ad valorem tax for Downtown Development District
• ORD 67: Rezoning property at Reaville and Newburn Lane from R-1-12 to R-1-10
• ORD 68: Rezoning North Market Street property to C-2 SPUD

The Council adopted several ordinances to levy ad valorem taxes for 2021, including general obligation bonds and the Downtown Development District. Multiple budget amendments were approved, and two rezoning requests were granted. A proposed ordinance regarding the criminal storage of firearms was defeated.

• Approved 8.8180 mills tax for general obligation bonds (7-0)
• Approved 17.770 mills tax for various city purposes (7-0)
• Approved 9.040 mills tax for Downtown Development District (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 54 regarding criminal storage of firearms (2-5)
• Approved rezoning at Reaville and Newburn Lane to R-1-10 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on N. Market St. to C-2 SPUD (7-0)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Shreveport, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved insurance premium payments for the Mayor to bind coverage (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding mineral leases, equipment financing, and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda also includes the introduction of multiple ordinances to amend various city fund budgets and tax levies.

• Resolution 54: Hiring professionals for the issuance of $5,675,000 in revenue bonds
• Resolution 39: Requesting public bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases in Districts A and G
• Ordinance 61: Authorizing a property tax levy of 8.8180 mills for general obligation bonds
• Ordinance 62: Authorizing various property tax levies totaling 17.770 mills
• Resolution 51: Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA for vehicle and equipment financing

The City Council authorized financing for city department vehicles and equipment and approved several budget amendments. The council also declared the property at 400 Edwards Street as surplus and approved a $81,000 donation for RiverView Theater seating.

• Approved financing up to $9,977,000 with JPMorgan Chase Bank for Police, Public Works, and Solid Waste vehicles/equipment (7-0)
• Approved $81,000 donation from Shreveport Opera for RiverView Hall floor seating (7-0)
• Declared property at 400 Edwards Street as surplus property (6-1)
• Approved appointment of Annette Cash as Finance Manager for Water & Sewerage (7-0)
• Approved $1M grant application to U.S. Department of Justice for the Police Department (7-0)
• Approved oil and gas pipeline easement at 11726 Harts Island Road (6-1)
• Approved employment of professionals to issue $5,675,000 in revenue bonds for municipal roof upgrades (5-2)
• Tabled salary increase ordinances for the Mayor (4-3) and City Council (6-1)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions and ordinances, including a request to issue up to $5,675,000 in revenue bonds for city projects. The agenda also includes various budget amendments for the General Fund and Capital Improvements, as well as authorizations for redistricting services and equipment use.

• Application for up to $5,675,000 in revenue bonds (Res 45)
• Agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reappermission services (Res 29)
• Amendments to the 2021 General Fund and Capital Improvements budgets (Ord 48, 49)
• Authorization of oil and gas mineral lease bids in Districts A and G (Res 39)
• Proposed salary increases for the Mayor and City Council members (Ord 50, 51)

The City Council authorized the sale of surplus property at 2890 Southland Park Drive to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One. The council also approved several budget amendments and a lease agreement for property in Ledbetter Heights to be used for affordable housing development.

• Approved sale of former Fire Station 17 to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One for $115,000 (5-0)
• Approved $5.675M revenue bond application for municipal building roof upgrades (7-0)
• Approved lease of Ledbetter Heights properties to Shreveport Green for $100 annually (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Kay Medlin to the Airport Board (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting services (5-2)
• Approved budget amendments for General Fund, Airport Capital Projects, and Airport Enterprise funds (5-0)
• Approved closing and abandoning portions of East Wilkinson Street and a South Side Park Annex alley (5-0)
• Approved suspension of alcohol ordinances for Bayou Classic Port City Festival April 15-19 (7-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to discuss appointment rates and retroactive pay caps. The body will also review requests to add or amend job class specifications for several city departments.

• Termination appeal for Qourtney Bogan (Water and Sewer)
• Request to add Senior Paralegal class specification for Property Standards
• Request to add Permit Technician and amend Assistant Superintendent, Streets & Drainage specifications for Public Works
• Requests to amend class specifications for Crime Scene Technicians I, II, III and Latent Print Examiner for Shreveport Police Department
• Election of Human Resources Board members

The board approved updates to the exceptional qualifications appointment rate and the out-of-class retroactive pay policy. It upheld the termination of a Water and Sewer employee and approved several class specification changes for various city departments.

• Approved December 16, 2020 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Appointment Rate for Exceptional Qualifications (Unanimous)
• Approved cap on Out-of-Class Retroactive Pay, limiting details to 3-6 months (Unanimous)
• Upheld termination of Quortney Bogan, Water and Sewer (Unanimous)
• Approved adding Senior Paralegal class specification for Property Standards (Unanimous)
• Approved converting 4 Office Specialist positions to 3 Permit Technician positions for Public Works (Unanimous)
• Approved amended specifications for Assistant Superintendent, Street and Drainage (Unanimous)
• Approved amended specifications for Crime Scene Technician I, II, III, and Latent Examiner (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution No. 31 of 2021. This resolution would authorize the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with NOCCI, Inc. regarding the 2021 Bayou Classic Football game.

• Resolution No. 31 of 2021: cooperative endeavor agreement with NOCCI, Inc. for the 2021 Bayou Classic Football game

The City Council approved a resolution allowing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with NOCCI, Inc. This agreement concerns the production and management of the 2021 Spring Bayou Classic football game at Independence Stadium.

• Approved Resolution No. 31 of 2021 authorizing cooperative endeavor agreement with NOCCI, Inc. (5-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including an industrial tax exemption for Inferno Manufacturing. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances to amend various 2021 fund budgets and a proposal to reduce penalties for misdemeanor marijuana possession.

• Approval of Inferno Manufacturing (115 Ricou Street) for the Industrial Tax Exemption Program
• Agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services
• Sale of former Fire Station 17 at 2890 Southland Park Drive to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One
• Ordinance to implement a reduced municipal penalty for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, THC, or chemical derivatives
• Amendments to the 2021 General Fund, Airport, and Riverfront Development budgets

The City Council approved a reduction in municipal penalties for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and chemical derivatives. The council also approved several budget amendments for SporTran and general government services, along with a tax exemption for Inferno Manufacturing.

• Approved reduced municipal penalty for misdemeanor possession of marijuana (5-2)
• Approved Industrial Tax Exemption for Inferno Manufacturing at 115 Ricou Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 27 amending 2021 Capital Improvements Budget for SporTran (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 33 amending 2021 General Fund Budget to move $25,000 to Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 30 adopting the State Legislative Auditor's compliance questionnaire (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 35 dedicating the 1500 block of Kings Highway to Charles D. Daigle (5-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 32 proclaiming March 2021 as Women's History Month (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 33 recognizing April 2021 as National Autism Awareness Month (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council held a special meeting to consider Resolution No. 31 of 2021. This resolution would authorize the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with NOCCI, Inc. regarding the 2021 Bayou Classic Football game.

• Resolution No. 31 of 2021: Agreement with NOCCI, Inc. for the 2021 Bayou Classic Football game

The City Council introduced Resolution No. 31 of 2021 to authorize the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with NOCCI, Inc. regarding the 2021 Bayou Classic Football game. The resolution was introduced to lay over until the next regular meeting.

• Introduced Resolution No. 31 of 2021 regarding NOCCI, Inc. and the 2021 Bayou Classic Football game

City Council Agenda

The City Council is considering several budget amendments for the General Fund, Capital Improvements, and Capital Projects funds. The agenda also includes resolutions to dedicate specific street blocks in honor of community members and a proposal for zero-based budgeting.

• Resolution to encourage zero-based budgeting for the 2022 budget
• Dedication of the 800 block of Pine Tree Drive to Donald R. Rusley
• Dedication of the 1900 block of Northside Street to Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby
• Dedication of the 1800 block of Murphy Street to Geneva Moore
• Sale of former Fire Station 17 at 2890 Southland Park Drive to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One

The City Council approved several budget amendments for the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund, including significant funding for airport improvements. The council also authorized three street dedications and appointed Josephine Wade to the Shreveport Memorial Library Board.

• Approved appointment of Josephine Wade to Shreveport Memorial Library Board (7-0)
• Withdrew Resolution No. 11 of 2021 regarding zero-based budgeting (7-0)
• Approved dedication of 800 block of Pine Tree Drive for Donald R. Rusley (7-0)
• Approved dedication of 1900 block of Northside Street for Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby (7-0)
• Approved dedication of 1800 block of Murphy Street for Geneva Moore (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2 of 2021 amending General Fund Budget for Fire and Police (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 31 of 2021 increasing Capital Projects Fund Budget for airport improvements (7-0)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 28 of 2021 regarding sale of former Fire Station 17 (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold a combined administrative conference and regular meeting on February 23, 2021, via video/teleconference. They will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing an oil, gas, and mineral lease on city property, a zoning change for a property on Elm Street, and multiple budget amendments for various funds. The council will also vote on selling surplus city property, including the former Fire Station 17, and confirm appointments to several boards.

• RES 6: Authorizing a request for public bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on city property in Districts A, F, and G.
• ORD 21: Zoning change for property on the west side of Elm Street from R-2 Multi-Family Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial.
• ORD 28: Authorizing the sale of surplus city property at 2890 Southland Park Drive (former Fire Station 17) to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One.
• ORD 17: Amending the Unified Development Code regarding various articles and sections.
• ORD 27 and ORD 31: Amending the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget (SporTran) and Capital Projects Fund Budget (airport).

The City Council approved several budget amendments for the General Fund and Community Development funds. It also authorized the sale of city property for road right-of-way and the disposal of surplus vehicles. Additionally, the council approved a zoning change on Elm Street and accepted two public road dedications.

• Approved Resolution No. 6 of 2021 to seek public bids for oil, gas and mineral leases (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 18 of 2021 to sell five parcels of property to the state for road right-of-way for $97,031 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20 of 2021 to sell surplus vehicles via public auction (7-0)
• Accepted public dedications of Crossvine Lane, Humble Street, and Favour Court rights-of-way (7-0)
• Approved executive appointments of Montrell Whitaker, Alvin Moore, and Marcia Bonanno (6-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinances No. 23, 24, 25, and 26 of 2021 to amend 2021 budgets (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of property on west side of Elm Street from R-2 to C-1 (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 17 of 2021 regarding Unified Development Code amendments (1-6)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting to address issues related to severe weather. The council will consider declaring a local emergency and authorizing personnel or contractor aid.

• Declaration of Emergency in the City of Shreveport due to severe weather
• Authorization of overtime pay, additional personnel, or contractors for weather emergency aid
• Discussion regarding water resources for citizens throughout the City

The City Council met via video and telephone conference to discuss a declaration of emergency due to severe weather. The meeting included discussions on overtime pay, hiring additional personnel or contractors, and water resources for citizens. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold public hearings and vote on annexing two properties (Lakeside on Long Lake Unit 7 and Aramco) into city limits. The council will also consider multiple budget amendments for 2021 funds, zoning changes, and a resolution to seek bids for oil and gas mineral leases on city-owned property.

• Public hearings and final votes on ORD 13 (Lakeside on Long Lake Unit 7 annexation) and ORD 14 (Aramco annexation)
• ORD 16 to exempt diapers and feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax ("pink tax" exemption)
• ORD 28 authorizing sale of surplus city property at 2890 Southland Park Drive (former Fire Station 17) to Caddo Parish Communications District
• RES 6 authorizing request for bids on oil, gas, and mineral leases on city-owned property in Districts A, F, and G
• Multiple 2021 budget amendments for General Fund, Capital Projects, Airport Enterprise, and Community Development funds

The City Council approved several budget adjustments for capital projects, including $6.15M for street preservation and $1M for city fiber. The council also approved two property rezonings for small planned unit developments and the annexation of two parcels of land into city limits.

• Approved $6,152,575 for 2021 City of Shreveport System Preservation and Improvements (7-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 for City Fiber project (7-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 for Texas Street Bridge Project (7-0)
• Approved $650,000 for Customs and Border Protection Facility Renovation (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at Captain Shreve Drive and East Preston Street to C-2 (SPUD) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at Youree Drive and Stratford Avenue to C-UC (SPUD) (7-0)
• Approved annexation of property in Sections 21 & 22 and Section 21 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Edith Walton as Environmental Service Division Manager (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is meeting to discuss several budget amendments for capital projects, streets, and the airport enterprise fund. The agenda also includes accepting multiple donations and reviewing proposed zoning changes.

• Acceptance of a $200,000 donation from American Electric Power Foundation for Information Technology
• Acceptance of a $13,000 donation from simplechurch.tv for the Fire Department
• Proposed amendments to the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget
• Request for public bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases in Districts A, F, and G
• Order for a special election to authorize debt and bond issuance

The City Council accepted three donations for fire department training, IT infrastructure, and facility upgrades. It also adopted ordinances regarding flood hazard reduction and the Neighborhood Participation Plan, and amended the 2021 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.

• Approved $13,000 donation from simplechurch.tv for paramedic training (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 donation from American Electric Power Foundation for IT connectivity (7-0)
• Approved donation from Shreveport Opera for RiverView Hall seating upgrades (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 197 of 2020 regarding Neighborhood Participation Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1 of 2021 regarding flood hazard reduction (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3 of 2021 amending Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget (7-0)
• Postponed appointment of Josephine Wade to Shreveport Memorial Library Board (7-0)
• Postponed minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will consider accepting donations totaling $435,000 for police and IT, plus $110,000 for sports fields at Airport Park. They will also vote on multiple zoning changes, flood hazard ordinance revisions, and a special election to authorize bond debt. Several items are tabled from prior meetings, including police pay schedule changes.

• Accept $75,000 from Caddo Parish Commission and $50,000 from AEP Foundation for Shreveport Police Department
• Accept $110,000 from DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for two multi-purpose sports fields at Airport Park
• Rezone properties at South Lakeshore Drive, Peach/Norton Streets, and Mansfield Road for commercial or multi-family use
• Order special election to authorize bond debt and issuance
• Revise Chapter 34 flood hazard reduction provisions and Chapter 10 alcohol hours for non-downtown districts

The Council approved several budget adjustments for the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund, including COVID reimbursements. They also confirmed three Assistant City Attorneys and approved multiple zoning reclassifications. A resolution to call a special election for bond issuance was postponed.

• Confirmed Sonny Lopez, Manushka Gracia-Desgage, and David H. Kaplovitz as Assistant City Attorneys (5-0)
• Approved $17.6M in COVID reimbursements for Police and Fire personal services (6-0)
• Approved $110,000 donation from DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation for Airport Park sports fields (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 donation from Caddo Parish Commission for Community Policing Project (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 donation from American Electric Power Foundation for youth advocacy and crime (5-0)
• Rezoned South Lakeshore Drive to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (6-0)
• Rezoned Marshall St & 4th St to C-3 General Commercial (6-0)
• Postponed Resolution No. 7 of 2021 regarding a special election for bond issuance (5-0)