Bastrop, Louisiana
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Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee Meeting
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.
- Grass Mowing Progress
- Update on Plans for Keeping Interstates and On/Off Ramps Clean
- Drainage/Grass (Right of Ways) Upkeep
- Repair Work on Interstate Lane Markings
- Update on Pothole Repairs
Recent meetings
June 23, 2026 City Council Meeting
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.
- Adoption of 2026 Capital Improvements Budget amendment and Airport Enterprise Fund Budget amendment
- Resolution authorizing contract with Downtown Development Authority for Parking System Management
- Resolution authorizing approval of assignment of oil and gas leases from Cypress Energy Partners to Apex Natural Gas
- Acceptance of donation of water and sewer main extensions for Lucien Field Estates Phase III – Unit C and D
- Introduction of zoning map amendments: Freestate Boulevard to IMU, Crockett Street to D-1-AC Conditional, Ellerbe Road to C-1
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.
- Approved Resolution 56 selecting The Times as official journal for 2026-2027 (6-0-1, Boucher abstained)
- Approved Resolution 57 authorizing $1,250,100 parking system management contract with DDA for 2026-2028 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 58 authorizing mayor to execute I-20 fence repair agreement with DOTD (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 59 consenting to assignment of three oil and gas leases from Cypress Energy Partners to Apex Natural Gas (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 60 accepting donation of water and sewer mains for Lucien Field Estates Phase III (7-0)
- Approved minutes of June 8 and June 9, 2026 meetings (7-0)
Public Safety Committee Meeting
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.
- Update on police and fire facilities
- Update on patrol cars
- Update on police equipment (electronic tickets and ballistic shields)
- Public safety staffing and pay
- Vehicle for Hire (taxicab) ordinances Ch. 102
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.
- Approved minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Urged Police Department to purchase ballistic shields and vest panels (6-0 vote)
- Fire Stations 4 and 20 substantially complete with target occupancy July 1, 2026
- Fire Station 15 may be completed as early as August 2026
- St. Vincent Avenue and 73rd Street substation nearing completion
- Area 2 Substation tentatively scheduled for grand opening July 8, 2026
- Twenty-five of thirty recently acquired patrol vehicles placed into service
- Sixty additional patrol vehicles scheduled for manufacturing beginning July 20, 2026
June 22, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting
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.
- Authorizing contract with Downtown Development Authority of Shreveport for Parking System Management (Resolution 57)
- Rezoning on south side of Freestate Boulevard from C-3 General Commercial to IMU Industrial Mixed Use (Ordinance 67)
- Rezoning on south side of Crockett Street to Downtown Arts and Culture Conditional Zoning District (Ordinance 68)
- Rezoning on north side of Ellerbe Road from R-E Residential Estate to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (Ordinance 69)
- Authorizing purchase of ambulances for Shreveport Fire Department via contract with BFA of LA, Inc. (Resolution 64, introduced)
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.
- Set the agenda for the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting
June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting
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.
- Zoning Case No. 26-34-C: rezone east side of Lynbrook Boulevard at Pradd Road from R-1-7 and I-2 to C-4 Heavy Commercial
- Resolution 53: authorize contract with WHP Trainingtowers for a fire training tower for Shreveport Fire Department
- Ordinance 60: amend flat rate sewerage charges in Section 94-165(6) of city code
- Ordinances 58 and 59: terminate and repeal Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area and related special revenue fund
- Resolution 55: authorize water/sewer connection at 160 Mayo Road
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.
- Approved $1.545M contract with WHP Trainingtowers for fire training tower (7-0)
- Authorized cooperative endeavor agreement with Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office for helicopter use (7-0)
- Accepted donation of 0.229 acres from VFW for SPORTRAN intermodal terminal expansion (7-0)
- Rejected all bids for SporTran generator installation due to being over $200K budget (7-0)
- Approved water/sewer connection for Roderick Johnson at 160 Mayo Road (7-0)
June 8, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting
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.
- Rezoning property east of Lynbrook Boulevard at Pradd Road from R-1-7 and I-2 to C-4 Heavy Commercial (Ordinance 62).
- Authorizing contract with WHP Trainingtowers for a fire training tower for the Shreveport Fire Department (Resolution 53).
- Amending Section 94-165(6) to change flat rate sewerage charges (Ordinance 60).
- Terminating the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area and its special revenue fund (Ordinances 58 and 59).
- Authorizing a water/sewer connection for Roderick Johnson at 160 Mayo Road (Resolution 55).
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.
- Upheld denial of Class A alcohol handling card for Deitrick Jordan (6-0)
- Upheld denial of Class A alcohol handling card for April Phelps (6-0)
- Set agenda for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 meeting
- Approved minutes from May 26, 2026 meetings
Economic Development District F
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.
- Resolution approving the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Economic Development District F and Strategy Group of North Louisiana, Inc.
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.
- Approved execution of CEA with Strategy Group of North Louisiana (6-0)
- Authorized employment of Butler Snow LLP as special counsel (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2 of 2026
- Authorized Mayor to execute engagement letter with Special Counsel
May 26, 2026 Special Meeting
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.
- Request for suspension of Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers at 4101 Hollywood Ave.
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.
- Approved revocation of R & W Consumers alcohol permit (7-0)
- Motion made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman
May 26, 2026 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting
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.
- $90 million general obligation bond series 2026 for capital projects (final passage)
- Rezoning at east side of Lynbrook Boulevard at Pradd Road from R-1-7 and I-2 to C-4 (introduction)
- Authorization for task order with Burns & McDonnell for Renew Shreveport Capital Improvements Program management
- Resolution authorizing MOU for Caddo Coordinated Response Model on domestic violence collaboration
- Ordinance to amend flat rate sewerage charges (Section 94-165)
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.
- Approved $1,497,000 task order with Burns & McDonnell for capital improvements program management (7-0)
- Rejected all three bids for Festival Plaza Pavilion lighting & fan upgrades over $74,000 budget (7-0)
- Authorized mayor to execute MOU for Caddo Coordinated Response Model domestic violence collaboration (7-0)
- Recognized Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Employee Remembrance Day (7-0)
May 12, 2026 City Council Meeting
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.
- Resolution 39: Cooperative endeavor with G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC for the EPIC Center
- Resolution 42: Acceptance of donation for water and sewer mains for Ardenwood Subdivision
- Resolution 44: Cooperative endeavor with Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center for domestic violence services
- Ordinance 42: Declaring public emergency for repair of 42-inch water transmission main at Amiss Water Treatment Plant
- Ordinance 52: Issuance of up to $90 million in general obligation bonds, Series 2026
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.
- Approved minutes of Administrative Conference and Council meeting (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 39 authorizing EPIC Center cooperative agreement (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 41 approving $1,513,510 operating and $45,000 capital budget for Sales & Use Tax Commission (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 42 authorizing acceptance of water and sewer donation for Ardenwood Subdivision (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 43 authorizing gas regulator station servitude agreement (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 44 authorizing domestic‑violence services center cooperative agreement (7‑0)
Public Safety Committee Meeting
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.
- Update on Police Vehicles and Equipment including Ballistic Shields and Trauma Bleed Kits
- Update on Fire Vehicles and Medic Units
- Update on Electronic Citation (E-Ticket) Equipment
- Update on Domestic Violence Initiative in Shreveport
- Discussion: Traffic Around Schools
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.
- Approved April 14 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)
- Police vehicles: 18 replacements in service, 60 more expected
- Fire vehicles: 3 ladder trucks and 2 rescue trucks in production
- Fire vehicles: 4 new medic units secured
- E-Ticket equipment: Chief Smith to coordinate future meeting
- Traffic around schools: Additional meetings scheduled with stakeholders
May 11, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting
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.
- Resolution 39: Cooperative endeavor with G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC for EPIC Center
- Ordinance 52: Issuance of up to $90 million in general obligation bonds (Series 2026)
- Ordinance 42: Declaring emergency for repair of 42-inch water main and abandonment of 36-inch main at Amiss Water Treatment Plant
- Resolution 42: Acceptance of donation of water/sewer mains for Ardenwood Subdivision from Ardenwood Partners, LP
- Resolution 44: Cooperative endeavor with Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center for domestic violence services center
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.
- Approved overturning police denial of alcoholic beverage handling card for Shanetra Baker (6-0)
April 28, 2026 City Council Meeting
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.
- Authorizing pipeline right-of-way and servitude agreement with Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC
- Cooperative endeavor agreement with G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC concerning the EPIC Center
- Annual payment in lieu of tax term sheet for Shreveport Millennium Housing IV, LLC
- Declaring public emergency for repair of 42-inch water main and abandonment of 36-inch water main at Amiss Water Treatment Plant
- Rezoning property on north side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from R-E to C-3 General Commercial
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.
- Added Ordinance No. 46 of 2026 to agenda (7‑0)
- Confirmed Local Workforce Development Board members (7‑0)
- Confirmed Chris Stokes to Downtown Development Authority (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 37 to approve state audit questionnaire (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 38 authorizing pipeline right‑of‑way and $5,000 servitude payment (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 40 approving PILOT for senior housing project (7‑0)
- Postponed Resolution 39 (7‑0)
Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee
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.
- Update on water quality
- Update on street projects
- Status of fire and police stations
- Update: Millennium Studios
- Discussion of amendments to the Garbage Dumpster Loading Restriction Ordinance
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.
- Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 (unanimous)
April 27, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting
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.
- Rezoning Case 26-20-C: property on north side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from R-E to C-3
- Resolution 38: right-of-way and servitude agreement with Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC
- Resolution 40: payment in lieu of tax agreement for Shreveport Millennium Housing IV, LLC
- Ordinance 36: lease amendment for millennium studios with G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC
- Ordinance 42: declaring emergency for water main repair at Amiss Water Treatment Plant
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.
- Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel matter (7-0)
April 14 2026 City Council Meeting
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.
- Confirmed Robert Taylor as City Traffic Engineer
- Adopted Resolution 31: donate retired police K-9 Diesel to Sergeant Erik Powell
- Adopted Resolution 32: authorize amended cooperative endeavor with Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (SIRA)
- Adopted Resolution 33: extend management agreements for Shreveport Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium with SMG/Legends Global for 5 years, contract value over $1,000,000
- Tabled Resolution 15: recognition of Mariah Dawne Hester
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.
- Approved minutes of March 23 and 24, 2026 (7-0)
- Confirmed Robert Taylor as City Traffic Engineer (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution No. 15 recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 31: Donated retired police K-9 'Diesel' to Sgt. Erik Powell (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 32: Authorized amended cooperative endeavor with Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 33: Extended Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium management agreements through 2031 (value > $1M) (7-0)
Public Safety Committee Meeting
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.
- Update on police and fire equipment and buildings
- Discussion of recent crime and unpermitted large gatherings in Shreveport
- Mayor’s proposal to transfer SPD officers to a new transit police division
- Discussion on police and fire staffing and pay
- Approval of November 10, 2025 committee minutes
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.
- Approved minutes from November 10, 2025 (unanimous)
- Affirmed mayor, police chief, and fire chief as voting members (chair's ruling)
April 13, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting
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.
- Order a special election to levy a special tax in the Downtown Development District (Resolution 34).
- Authorize donation of Shreveport Police surplus property, retiring one police K‑9 (Resolution 31).
- Approve an annual payment in lieu of tax to Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority for Shreveport Millennium Housing IV (Resolution 40).
- Authorize mayor to execute a right‑of‑way agreement with Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company for pipeline construction (Resolution 38).
- Amend zoning map to rezone property north of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from R‑E Residential Estate to C‑3 General Commercial (Ordinance 39).
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.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
Economic Development District F
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).
- Resolution to approve a cooperative endeavor agreement between City of Shreveport and Economic Development District F
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 1 of 2026 to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (6-0)
Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District
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.
- Resolution to levy additional 2% sales and use tax and 2% hotel occupancy tax for economic development projects in the district
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.
- Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Considered Resolution 3 of 2026 (2% sales/use tax and 2% hotel tax); outcome not recorded