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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 01:30 PM

Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee Meeting

Updates on grass mowing, interstate upkeep, pothole repairs

The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee will meet to receive progress updates on several public works items, including grass mowing, interstate and ramp cleaning, drainage maintenance, lane marking repairs, and pothole filling. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

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Recent meetings

Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 03:00 PM

June 23, 2026 City Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2026 capital and airport budget amendments

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, with no public hearings scheduled. They are set to adopt amendments to the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and vote on resolutions including selecting the Times as official journal, authorizing a parking system management contract, and accepting a water/sewer donation for Lucien Field Estates Phase III. Introductions include three zoning map amendments and a contract to purchase ambulances for the fire department.

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✓ Decided: Shreveport council approves $1.25M parking contract, selects official journal

The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a $1,250,100 three-year contract with the Downtown Development Authority for parking system management and the selection of The Times as the city's official journal for 2026-2027. The council also authorized an intergovernmental agreement with DOTD for I-20 fence repair from Jewella to Hearne Avenue, consented to the assignment of oil and gas leases from Cypress Energy Partners to Apex Natural Gas, and accepted a donation of water and sewer facilities for Lucien Field Estates Phase III. All votes were 7-0 except one abstention on the official journal resolution.

Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 01:30 PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Shreveport Public Safety Committee to discuss police/fire facilities, staffing, taxi rules

The Public Safety Committee will hear updates on police and fire facilities, patrol cars, and equipment including electronic tickets and ballistic shields. The agenda also includes discussions on public safety staffing and pay, proposed amendments to Vehicle for Hire (taxicab) ordinances in Chapter 102, and plans for disabled citizens.

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✓ Decided: Committee urges purchase of ballistic shields for police

The committee approved a motion to report to the full council urging the Police Department to purchase rifle-rated ballistic shields and vest panels. The committee also discussed the status of new fire stations and patrol vehicles.

Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 03:00 PM

June 22, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

Council to finalize parking system management contract with Downtown Development Authority

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on June 22 and a Regular Meeting on June 23. Items for final passage include authorizing a parking system management contract with the Downtown Development Authority, accepting donated water and sewer extensions for Lucien Field Estates, and rejecting bids for tennis court upgrades and site fencing. The council will also introduce ordinances to rezone three properties, purchase ambulances for the fire department, and adopt the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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✓ Decided: Shreveport City Council sets agenda for June 23 meeting

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

Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 03:00 PM

June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting

Council to vote on rezoning at Lynbrook and Pradd from residential/industrial to heavy commercial

The Shreveport City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, following an administrative conference. The agenda includes several resolutions and ordinances on final passage, such as authorizing a fire training tower contract, amending sewerage charges, and terminating the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area. A key item is a zoning change for property near Lynbrook Boulevard and Pradd Road.

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✓ Decided: Approved $1.545M fire training tower contract (7-0)

The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a $1.545 million contract with WHP Trainingtowers to build a new fire training tower funded by 2021 general obligation bonds. Also authorized a helicopter-sharing agreement with the Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office, accepted a 0.229-acre land donation from the VFW for SPORTRAN, rejected all over-budget bids for a SporTran generator installation, and allowed a water/sewer connection at 160 Mayo Road. All votes were 7-0.

Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 03:00 PM

June 8, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport council to vote on rezoning Lynbrook Blvd to heavy commercial

The Shreveport City Council holds an Administrative Conference on June 8 and a Regular Meeting on June 9. Key actions include final votes on ordinances to rezone property at Lynbrook Boulevard and Pradd Road, amend sewerage charges, and terminate the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area. Resolutions include a contract for a fire training tower and accepting a donation from the VFW.

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✓ Decided: Council approves alcohol license appeals and sets agenda for next meeting

The City Council met to set the agenda for the June 9 meeting and upheld the police department's denial of Class A alcoholic beverage handling cards for two residents, allowing them to pursue Class B licenses. No substantive legislation was adopted during this session.

Tue May 26, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Economic Development District F

Resolution to approve cooperative agreement with Strategy Group of North Louisiana

The Economic Development District F will consider a resolution to approve the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Strategy Group of North Louisiana, Inc. The board will discuss this agreement and any related matters. The meeting also includes public comments and routine agenda items.

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✓ Decided: District approves CEA with Strategy Group of North Louisiana

The Economic Development District F Governing Authority approved a resolution to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Strategy Group of North Louisiana to administer the District F Forward Fund Grant Program. The board also authorized the employment of Butler Snow LLP as special counsel for the agreement.

Tue May 26, 2026 · 03:30 PM

May 26, 2026 Special Meeting

Council to hear request to suspend alcohol permit at 4101 Hollywood Ave.

The Shreveport City Council holds a special meeting solely to consider suspending an alcohol beverage permit for R & W Consumers at 4101 Hollywood Ave. No other business will be conducted at this session.

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✓ Decided: City council revokes alcohol permit for R & W Consumers

The Shreveport City Council upheld the request from the Shreveport Police Department to revoke an Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers at 4101 Hollywood Ave. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of 7-0.

Tue May 26, 2026 · 03:00 PM

May 26, 2026 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting

Shreveport Council to vote on $90M bond issue and rezoning near Lynbrook

The City Council will hold a combined administrative conference and regular meeting, with final passage of a $90 million general obligation bond series, approval of a task order for capital improvements program management, and introduction of a rezoning from residential and heavy industrial to heavy commercial at Lynbrook and Pradd. Other business includes a memorandum of understanding for domestic violence response coordination, budget amendments, and possible termination of the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area.

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✓ Decided: Approved $1.5M contract for capital improvements program management (7-0)

The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved a $1,497,000 task order with Burns & McDonnell for the Renew Shreveport Capital Improvements Program, rejected all bids for Festival Plaza Pavilion lighting upgrades because they exceeded the $74,000 budget, and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and others to develop the "Caddo Coordinated Response Model" for domestic violence response. The council also adopted a resolution recognizing Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center Employee Remembrance Day.

Tue May 12, 2026 · 03:00 PM

May 12, 2026 City Council Meeting

Shreveport council to consider $90M bond issue and water main emergency

The Shreveport City Council will vote on resolutions and ordinances including authorizing up to $90 million in general obligation bonds, declaring an emergency for a water transmission main repair at the Amiss Water Treatment Plant, and approving cooperative agreements for a film studio at the EPIC Center and a domestic violence services center. Several budget amendments and code changes regarding transit worker protections and bus service are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $1.5M budget for Caddo‑Shreveport Sales & Use Tax Commission

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the April administrative conference and council meeting. It also adopted five resolutions authorizing cooperative agreements for the EPIC Center, a water and sewer donation, a gas regulator station, and a domestic‑violence services center, and approved the $1,513,510 operating budget and $45,000 capital budget for the Caddo‑Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission.

Tue May 12, 2026 · 01:30 PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Shreveport Public Safety Committee to hear updates on police vehicles, fire units, e-tickets, domestic violence, school traffic

The Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee will meet on May 12, 2026, to receive updates on police and fire vehicles and equipment, electronic citation devices, a domestic violence initiative, and traffic safety around schools. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of informational briefings and discussion.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minutes, discusses police and fire vehicle needs

The committee approved the April 14 meeting minutes unanimously. Police Chief Smith reported 25 vehicles were totaled in 2025 and 18 replacements are in service, with 60 more expected. Fire Chief Reese reported three ladder trucks and two rescue trucks are in production, and four new medic units have been secured.

Mon May 11, 2026 · 03:00 PM

May 11, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport City Council to vote on $90M bond issuance, G-Unit deal

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on May 11 and a Regular Meeting on May 12, 2026. Key decisions include authorizing up to $90 million in general obligation bonds, a cooperative endeavor with G-Unit Film & Television for the EPIC Center, and emergency repair of a water main at Amiss Water Treatment Plant. Several budget amendments and code ordinance changes are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council grants alcoholic beverage handling card appeal (6-0)

The Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference set the May 12 agenda and voted 6-0 to overturn a police department denial, granting an alcoholic beverage handling card to Shanetra Baker. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 03:00 PM

April 28, 2026 City Council Meeting

Council to vote on pipeline, EPIC Center, water emergency, and zoning

The Shreveport City Council will vote on final passage of several resolutions and ordinances including a pipeline right-of-way agreement with Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC, a cooperative endeavor with G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC for the EPIC Center, and a payment in lieu of tax agreement for affordable housing. The Council will also consider declaring a public emergency for water main repairs at the Amiss Water Treatment Plant, and a zoning change to rezone property on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop to commercial. Budget amendments and ordinance changes related to transit worker battery and bus service are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved pipeline right‑of‑way and $5,000 servitude payment

The council added Ordinance No. 46 of 2026 to the agenda and confirmed appointments to the Local Workforce Development Board and the Downtown Development Authority. It adopted Resolutions 37, 38, and 40, authorizing a state audit questionnaire, a right‑of‑way agreement with Enterprise TE Products for a $5,000 servitude, and a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax for a senior‑housing project. The council postponed Resolution 39. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 01:30 PM

Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee

Committee discusses updates and garbage ordinance amendment

The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee will hold a public meeting to receive public comments, approve the August 26, 2025 minutes, and provide updates on water quality, street projects, fire and police stations, and Millennium Studios. The committee will also discuss possible amendments to the Garbage Dumpster Loading Restriction Ordinance. No other business will be conducted.

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✓ Decided: Committee received updates, took no binding votes on any agenda item

The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee reviewed updates on water treatment, street projects, police and fire station construction, Millennium Studios drainage, and a proposed dumpster ordinance amendment. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal action was the unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 03:00 PM

April 27, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport Council discusses rezoning, pipeline agreement, and film studio lease

The Shreveport City Council holds an administrative conference to discuss multiple items before the regular meeting. Topics include a rezoning on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, a pipeline servitude agreement with Enterprise TE Products, a lease amendment for millennium studios with G-Unit Film & Television, and a payment in lieu of tax for affordable housing. The council also considers budget amendments and a domestic violence services center cooperative endeavor.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to enter executive session on personnel matter

The council approved a motion to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving the council liaison. The motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, and passed with a 7‑0 vote. No ordinances, resolutions, or other items were adopted during the meeting.

Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 03:00 PM

April 14 2026 City Council Meeting

Council approves $1M+ extension for convention center and auditorium management

The Shreveport City Council adopted three resolutions: donating a retired police K-9 to its handler, authorizing an amended cooperative endeavor with the Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority, and extending management agreements for the Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium with SMG/Legends Global for five years at a value exceeding $1 million. The council also confirmed Robert Taylor as City Traffic Engineer and tabled a recognition resolution.

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✓ Decided: Shreveport Council approves $1M+ convention center, auditorium management extensions

The Shreveport City Council approved several key items, including extending management agreements for the Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium with SMG (Legends Global) for five years, valued over $1 million. The council also donated retiring police K-9 'Diesel' to his handler, confirmed Robert Taylor as City Traffic Engineer, and tabled a recognition resolution. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Resolution No. 34, calling a special election for a downtown development district tax, was introduced but no vote was recorded in the provided minutes.

Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 01:30 PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Shreveport committee discusses mayor’s proposal to create a transit police division

The Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss recent crime, police and fire staffing, and pay. Members will also review an update on police and fire equipment and buildings, and discuss the mayor’s proposal to transfer SPD officers to a new transit police division. These items affect local emergency response capacity, public order, and municipal budget allocations. No final votes are scheduled on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee affirms voting membership for mayor, police, fire chiefs

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from November 10, 2025, unanimously. The chair clarified that the mayor, police chief, and fire chief will continue as voting members based on past practice. Members discussed updates on police and fire equipment/buildings, large unpermitted gatherings, a proposed transit police division, and staffing/pay, but took no formal votes on those items.

Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 03:00 PM

April 13, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

City Council will order a special election to approve a Downtown Development District tax.

The Shreveport City Council will consider a range of resolutions and ordinances at its April 14 meeting. Items include authorizing a special election for a Downtown Development District tax, approving donations of police surplus property, and adopting agreements for pipeline construction and housing finance. Several ordinances related to zoning, budget amendments, and code changes will also be introduced for future consideration.

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✓ Decided: Shreveport City Council sets agenda for April 14 meeting

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's regular meeting. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were taken during this session, though the council entered executive session to discuss legal matters.

Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 02:15 PM

Economic Development District F

District F to vote on cooperative agreement with Shreveport

The Economic Development District F is holding a meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Shreveport. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, public comments, adjournment).

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✓ Decided: District adopts resolution to approve and execute Shreveport cooperative agreement

The Economic Development District F Governing Authority approved Resolution No. 1 of 2026, authorizing the Mayor of Shreveport to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the District. The resolution was adopted unanimously with six votes in favor and zero against.

Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District

Film district board to vote on new 2% sales and hotel taxes

The Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District will consider a resolution levying an additional 2% sales and use tax and 2% hotel occupancy tax in the district. The taxes are proposed to finance economic development projects under state law. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: District considers 2% sales and hotel tax; minutes do not record final vote

The board approved the March 9 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote. Members then considered Resolution 3 of 2026, which would impose a 2% additional sales and use tax and a 2% hotel occupancy tax starting July 1, 2026. Proceeds would fund economic development projects through a special trust fund. The provided minutes end before recording a vote or final outcome on the tax resolution.

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