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ShreveportLA averageUS Census ACS
Population
183,483
Per-capita income
$33,788
Median home value
$178,100
Bachelor's or higher
28%
Typical home value $146,721 +3.1% yr/yr · +7.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2007–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$449.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$458.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$251.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$761.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,493 (FY2023)

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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($356K)

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Shreveport Public Safety Committee to discuss SPD drone program and equipment

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the Shreveport Police Department's drone program and receive an update on police and fire equipment. The agenda includes public comments and approval of prior minutes, with no other business to be conducted.

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only more than I ever station. >> What is it? Exactly. >> Yeah. Yeah, it's your >> Yeah, >> just run back and forth with it >> [laughter] >> You're out. How do Um, >> I just Absolutely. Hey, hey, hey. Um, are you carrying duty? >> Are you will you be caring or not? >> You should be Got a purple. >> I'm doing I'm excited. >> Well, okay. [laughter] >> Love you. So, looks like you pulled Let dinner say right. Peace. >> Be safe. The next day [clears throat] Yes, sir. Yes. Last time we did >> right here. >> One of these. >> How are you? Hey, mayor. >> How are y'all doing? >> Good to see you again. >> Good to see you, too. >> Hey, how are you? >> Good to see you. >> How are you? >> How you doing? >> I'm doing great. How are you? We'll [clears throat] bring something over. That's right. >> That's right. Okay. Just leave this up here. We wired Where Okay. >> Yeah. >> Let's see. >> Oh, there you go. Just needed to get kick started again. >> Close. Yes. >> This is woman. How you doing? >> Nice to meet you, man. Nice to meet you. [laughter] Oh, you mean the adults? >> I wonder laptop. No, they don't. >> You know what? I jumped out so quick. I don't know what color >> I don't know. >> Am I in the chairman seat, Jackie? >> Am I in the chairman seat? >> I don't care. >> We don't care. Thank you. >> Throw down. >> Oh, that's a nice Oh yeah, that's nice. >> But [snorts] >> I think we're going to go ahead and get started. Uh Chairwoman Taylor is on her way. I'm going to ask that uh Reverend G …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE POSTED: August 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., in Government Chamber located on the 1  floor of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana.   Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673‐5262, by 12:00 noon the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Note:  No other business will be conducted at the meeting. SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING August 19, 2026 1:00 PM 1. Call To Order 2. Opening Comments from Chair Grayson Boucher 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of June 23, 2026 Minutes 5. Agenda Items: A.  Discussion:  SPD Drone Program B.  Update:  Police and Fire Equipment 6. Adjournment st
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 03:00 PM

August 11, 2026 City Council Meeting

Council to vote on oil, gas leases, bridge BRT grant, and property sales

The Shreveport City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with a consent agenda and several resolutions and ordinances for consideration. Key items include authorizing oil, gas, and mineral lease bids on city-owned properties, endorsing a grant application for the Linwood Bridge replacement and Medical Corridor BRT project, and approving the sale of surplus city-owned properties. The agenda also includes routine budget amendments and recognitions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $25M transfer to water/sewer fund and Mooretown center lease

The Shreveport City Council approved a $25 million transfer from the General Fund to the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund to maintain a Rate Stabilization Account, and authorized a 30-year ground lease with the Caddo Parish School Board to redevelop the former Mooretown Elementary School into a Community Resource Center. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a $175 million transit grant application endorsement, a cooperative endeavor for the Glen Cove Community Garden, and a mineral lease for District C property. Several items were tabled or postponed, including mineral leases for Districts A and G and two restoration tax abatement endorsements.

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Yeah, you did. >> Yeah, you did. >> That's why you >> appreciate the card. Well, everyone over there. >> Yeah, I know. Got it in my uh in my uh >> in my house. >> Yeah. What's that? Well, I guess you know Washington. >> Well, now Joe Money was the one that got also I think it's great. And then you know not only move the bus right out your front door. And I'd like to also >> make it later. >> Yeah. You know, it's a good cause. >> I want to help you. Who else? You got That's called Thank you. All right. Yeah, >> we're about to Did y'all check on my baby yesterday? Look like a rat. >> I will not look like a rat. Where are you? I got Hey Tamore. Let's have a short meeting today. Let's have a short one. But yeah, so Very nice. >> Thank you. >> I don't think I've seen that. >> How you doing? >> I know it. James It tells Father Oh, >> yes. Thank you. I updated after I I made it out the garage. James tried to lock me in there. Good. >> How you doing? >> Good afternoon. Streetport City Council meeting has now been called to order. I'm going to ask Father Paul to lead us in the invocation and I'll ask Councilman Green to lead us in the pledge. Let us pray. Almighty God, everlasting father, send upon this chamber and those who hold office in the city of Shreport a spirit of wisdom, of charity, and of justice. We pray this day for Tabitha Taylor, for Gary Brooks, Jim Taliferoh, Grayson Butcher, Alan Jackson, James Green, Ursula Bowman, Thomas Arseno. Lord, we pray that with steadfast pur …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 8/7/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE August 10, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA August 11, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS July 27, 2026 July 28, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana August 11, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson and James Green. 6. Absent: Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 1. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, July 27, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson and Green. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilwoman Bowman. 1. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resoluti …
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, July 27, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Motion…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to table. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
18 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
12 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Taliaferro, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 03:00 PM

August 10, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

Council to vote on oil, gas leases, bridge funding, and property sales

The Shreveport City Council will hold an administrative conference and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include authorizing oil and gas leases on city-owned property, endorsing a grant application for the Linwood Bridge replacement and Medical Corridor BRT project, and approving the sale of surplus city-owned properties. The agenda also includes routine budget amendments and recognitions.

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✓ Decided: Council upholds denial of ABO card for Timothy Prewitt

The Shreveport City Council held an administrative conference to set the agenda for the August 11 meeting. The only substantive decision was an appeal ruling: the council voted 6-0 to uphold the Shreveport Police Department's denial of a Class A alcoholic beverage handling employee card for Timothy Prewitt, allowing him to pursue a Class B license instead. All other agenda items were introductions or scheduled for future action.

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So So all of that as far What you talking? Is it? >> Oh, okay. We're going to call >> you. All right. >> Okay. What's this? [laughter] You sure you go? You okay? [laughter] Sorry. I got off the stair. Amen. Right. Look at >> that's Madame clerk, you ready? Okay. Councilman >> [laughter] >> You're the only one who [laughter] >> Good afternoon everyone. Streetport City Council meeting is now called to order. I'm going to ask Councilman Telerero to lead us in the invocation. Ask Councilman Green to lead us in the pledge. >> Let's stand and go to the Lord in prayer. We have a lot to be thankful for. Heavenly Father, >> we come to you because we are humbled. >> We are humbled because of your grace and we know that your grace means everything to us. We know that we are sinners and we ask your forgiveness for the s committed. Lord, we ask your many blessings upon those who less fortunate than ourselves. We ask your blessings upon this city, this administration, and the constituents that we serve. And may we serve them with the honesty, the integrity, and the transparency that they so deserve. In your name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. Would you turn and face the flag? >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America >> and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Madam clerk, will you please call the role? >> Councilwoman Taylor, >> present. >> Councilman Brooks, Councilman Talifer, >> here ma'am. >> Counc …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 8/7/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE August 10, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA August 11, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS July 27, 2026 July 28, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE August 10, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Taliaferro and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brook, Jim Taliaferro, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:13 p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 6. Absent: Councilman Grayson Boucher. 1. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE August 10, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA August 11, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 27, 2026 JULY 28, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Green, to uphold the decision of the Shreveport Police Department to deny the Class A alcoholic beverage handling employee card (ABO card) and to…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 03:00 PM

July 28, 2026 City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on surplus property sales and mineral leases

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The agenda includes routine procedural items, confirmations, and appointments, as well as several resolutions and ordinances for adoption or introduction. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves legal retainer for fire apparatus litigation

The council approved a legal services retainer agreement with Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP on a contingency basis to represent the city in litigation related to rising fire apparatus costs. The council also adopted a cooperative endeavor agreement for state-funded infrastructure, beautification, and youth programming in House District 3, and accepted public dedications of streets in the Lucien Field Estates subdivision. Two resolutions seeking oil/gas/mineral lease bids were postponed or withdrawn, and several ordinances and resolutions were introduced for future consideration.

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Thank you. And then they'll send another inspector out. They already look forward. Thank you. God bless. Thank you. when that song came out and it may have been played at a dance once or twice once it's way uh and then when i went on to high school of course uh the next year it was even more popular so it's really it's really cool for me growing up in shreve port and living in shreveport during the times when this was popular to have you here and to be part of shreveport and to live and work and want to help grow shreveport because i was having this conversation with the chairwoman the other day you know 80s in shreveport was pretty cool oh yes and uh and you're kind of the soundtrack that's right so so so thank you and uh keep up the good work and we're glad you're here thank you thank you thank you you have some other congratulations my mom wanted to tell you as she's watching congratulations congratulations congratulations to her neighbor eternal it here wanted to say congratulations so to my sister and so many others but we are truly truly happy and excited for you all i'm glad that the world is actually recognizing all of your talent mr mayor do you have any words i just have my congratulations thank you thank you thank you don't move because we're coming to take pictures okay all right y'all ready yep let 's go and thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you we're all we're all three four here go ahead go ahead we're all we're working together …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 7/24/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 27, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS July 13, 2026 July 14, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana July 28, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackson. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:07p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, July 13, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Stand …
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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, July 13, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Motion…
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to confirm the above- mentioned appointments. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
14 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 03:00 PM

July 27, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport council to consider BRT grant, mineral leases, budget amendments

The Shreveport City Council will discuss and vote on resolutions authorizing mineral leases for oil and gas exploration, a grant application for the Linwood Bridge replacement and Bus Rapid Transit project, and cooperative agreements with state agencies and the school board. They will also consider ordinances to amend the 2026 budgets and authorize the sale of surplus city properties. Public hearings are scheduled for future dates on tax abatement endorsements and property sales.

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✓ Decided: Council sets agenda for July 28 meeting, hears public comments on flooding and trash

The Shreveport City Council held an administrative conference to set the agenda for the July 28, 2026 regular meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the council heard public comments on flooding, drainage, employment, and trash at 2025 Marshall Street. The council also approved overturning a police department decision to grant an alcoholic beverage handling card to Katherine Dunn (7-0) and postponed an appeal by Timothy Prewitt until August 10, 2026.

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Hey, >> is this transfer? Would you? Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Looks like Don't get me in the middle of that. hose. >> Yeah. We can't get Yeah, she may she may break the record today. >> You don't care. >> I'm done. >> I'm fixing to go get in my food. >> It's so hot. Usually there >> maybe I was looking at I can't >> I like Hey Tom, >> you all right? >> Yeah. >> I feel like I ain't seen you in forever. >> Hey, how you doing? You don't need to say >> Mr. Mayor. >> Hello Gary. How are you? >> Good. That was like, >> are you serious? Let me read my me now, right? Good afternoon everyone. Shreport city council meeting is now called to order. I'm going to ask Councilman Green to lead us in the invocation. Ask Councilman Brooks to lead us in the pled. >> Thank you, Lord, for this day and we give you praise. We give you glory and we give you honor. We thank you for what you've done for us and we praise you in advance for what you're going to do. We ask you'd cover our city. We ask you to cover all of the folk that's in charge. And we love you today. And we praise you today. Lord, we just ask you'd come in this meeting and let us operate it in a Christlike manner. and after um everything is said and done that you will have some glory in it and Lord we just love you we praise you we bless your name in Jesus name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. >> Let's face the flag and recite the pledge >> allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. O …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 7/24/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 27, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS July 13, 2026 July 14, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 27, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Green and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Brooks. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brook, Jim Taliaferro (arrived at 3:15 p.m.), Grayson Boucher (arrived at 3:07 p.m.), Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 27, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2026 JULY 14, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D …
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Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to overturn the decision of the Shreveport Police Department and grant the alcoholic beverage handing card (ABO card). Motion…
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to postpone until August 10, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 03:00 PM

July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting

City Council adopts several zoning map amendments and surplus property ordinances

The Shreveport City Council will vote on multiple ordinances, including three zoning map amendments that change land‑use designations on Freestate Boulevard, Crockett Street, and Ellerbe Road. It will also adopt ordinances to declare certain city‑owned properties surplus and to amend a bid‑price ordinance for 401 Texas Street. Additional actions include authorizing contracts for ambulances, a legal services agreement, and a cooperative purchasing agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $1.44 M ambulance contract and adopts hazard‑mitigation plan

The council adopted the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and authorized a $1,435,272 contract for four new ambulances for the fire department. It also approved an amendment to the transit management agreement extending it through 2031. A request for mineral lease bids was postponed. All actions were approved unanimously.

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I have One more. What's Thanks for that. appreciate. Thank you. >> They didn't send us no separate invitation, >> much less a pedestrian who doesn't get the latitude of having something wrapped around them to protect them if they make mistakes. Mhm. >> I thought they meant something. >> We're a super econom chastise him a little bit like it. >> It's just an unprofessional when you throw down a 3,000 lb vehicle times 200 to flatten it out and don't like it should be can't complain too much. >> Things are happening >> by stage. He said he should ought that's what he told me last year. He says, "Look, I this is the way it's going to work." >> The beginning of >> Well, probably homeless guy. >> He had him a tent and everything. You got it. You already get too rough with them. >> Yeah, but it needs to be done because on home. >> I'll get your next meeting. I don't have any cash. I'll get you next email. >> Okay. >> Her house a house. her house. What? >> Hey, how you doing? >> Okay. >> Hello there, sir. How are you? >> Good. Tanya, >> what's the sign on here? >> Capital COS. >> Council capital. >> Is that new? just be counsel. >> No, I don't want to change. >> I'm with you. >> What happened? What happened? Where >> I was talking. >> Oh, got it. Got it. Got it. Got it. >> Thank you. We go get the charger. >> Thank you. Wait a second. >> It's still baking. >> Still baking. >> It's still percolating. >> Wait. >> How's Miss Heather doing? >> So, what she What's she doing now? Where she …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 7/10/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 13, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 14, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS June 22, 2026 June 23, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana July 14, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Chief Reese. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taliaferro. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:07p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, June 22, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Jackson. 1. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: P …
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, June 22, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Motion…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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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✓ Decided: Committee defers minutes, hears infrastructure updates; no votes taken

The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee met but took no formal votes. It approved the April 28, 2026 minutes unanimously after a quorum was reached. All other agenda items were informational, covering grass mowing, interstate maintenance, drainage, lane markings, potholes, and SWEPCO services.

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Let me go wash my hands. It's all yellow. I have two questions. I was waiting for the jacket to come. We would like to call to order the planning and infrastructure meeting to order. I know your time is valuable, so we're not going to delay it. Thank you all for coming. And at this particular time, if there are any public comments, you may come now. Anyone with public comments before we move to the agenda? Anyone with comments? Because we don't have a quorum, we won't approve the minutes. The first item is grass mowing progress. All right. Okay. So we had grass mowing progress. Good afternoon, are you? I guess I had a little issue with my laptop. So right now with the grass cutting season, we're still on a two-week rotation. And with the weather, there's a major issue with the weather. We're getting rain twice a week. I do have representation from different contractors that are in the audience that could pretty much vouch for what we're dealing with. But there's really much we can do about the weather. Once the weather clear up, we'll be back on it. During the two-week rotation, hopefully we can accommodate for the amount of things that we have missed us for. But with the mowing, it's pretty frustrating right now. As you can see, we got a huge amount of rain that we dealt with yesterday that will pull us back maybe a week or so. But we are working full-time schedules, even weekends as needed. Any more questions you got? Anyone else? Any questions on the grass more? I know we …
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PUBLIC NOTICE Posted: July 02, 2026 10:30 AM PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., in the Government Chamber, located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza; 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 12:30 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Note: No other business will be conducted at the meeting. AGENDA Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee Government Chamber, 1st Floor of Government Plaza July 14, 2026 1:30 p.m. 1. Call To Order 2. Opening Comments from Chair James Green 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of April 28, 2026 Minutes 5. Agenda Items: (A) Grass Mowing Progress (B) Update: Plans for Keeping Interstates and On/Off Ramps Clean (C) Drainage/Grass (Right of Ways) Upkeep (D) Update: Repair Work, Interstate Lane Markings (E) Update: Pothole Repairs 6. Adjournment
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Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee Meeting Minutes Shreveport City Council Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: 1:34 p.m. Location: Government Chamber, Government Plaza 505 Travis Street Shreveport, Louisiana 1. Call to Order Chairman James Green called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. Because a quorum was not present at the beginning of the meeting, approval of the previous meeting minutes was deferred to a quorum was present. 2. Opening Comments Opening remarks welcomed those in attendance and noted that the committee would proceed with informational agenda items despite the lack of a quorum. 3. Public Comments No public comments were offered. 4. Approval of April 28, 2026 Minutes Approval of the April 28, 2026 committee minutes was deferred until a quorum was reached at 1:54 p.m. April 28, 2026 minutes were motioned by Councilman Alan Jackson and seconded by Couniclwoman Taylor. The minutes were adopted unanimously. Agenda Item A – Grass Mowing Progress Public Works staff reported grass cutting continues on a two-week rotation despite significant rainfall. Additional contractors have been assigned to assist with major corridors and rights-of- way. Committee members emphasized maintaining major gateways, sidewalks, and thoroughfares and requested continued communication with the public regarding weather-related delays. Agenda Item B – Interstate and Ramp Maintenance DOTD discussed mowing schedules, interstate litter removal, and maintenance resp …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 03:00 PM

July 13, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport City Council discusses zoning, property sales, and fire department equipment

The City Council will meet for an Administrative Conference on July 13 and a Regular Meeting on July 14. The agenda includes several rezoning requests, the sale of city-owned surplus property, and authorizations for ambulance purchases and mineral leases.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized mayor to contract for new fire department ambulances

The council adopted the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan update and approved several mayoral contracts, including the purchase of ambulances for the fire department. It also approved multiple zoning map amendments. Motions to uphold police decisions denying Class A alcoholic beverage handling cards for three applicants were approved unanimously.

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Thank you. When are they due to arrive? Fine, fine, fine. Ernie? What's that? and this is funny all right good deal yeah maybe that was that uh but the wi-fi that other wi-fi i i don't i don't recognize that other wi-fi network i'm not sure where that's from it's a charisma it's just a signal you only have yeah you only have like one bar or something yeah so yeah we can't do anything about that but the wi-fi seems pretty yeah it's like down in the Yes ma'am, we'll go with that. Yeah, we'll roll with that one. Good afternoon. The City Council meeting is now called to order. I'm going to ask Councilman Talaferro to lead us in prayer and Councilman Jackson to lead us in the prayer. I'll stand as we go before our Lord in prayer. Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, we ask that you be in our hearts and be in our minds and be in our souls and always remind us that you are God and that you will never forsake us or leave us in times of trouble. Lord, we ask you many blessings upon this council meeting and our great city. Amen. We're going to all recite the pledge with me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Councilwoman Taylor. Present. Councilman Brooks. Here. Councilman Taylor-Farrell. Here, ma'am. Councilman Butcher. Councilman Jackson. Here. Councilman Green. And Councilwoman Bowman. Present. Councilman Butch …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 7/10/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 13, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 14, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS June 22, 2026 June 23, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 13, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Taliaferro and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackson. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brook, Jim Taliaferro, Alan Jackson, James Green (arrived at 3:16 p.m.) and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 6. Absent: Councilman Grayson Boucher. 1. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 13, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 14, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 2026 JUNE 23, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. REPO …
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Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to uphold the decision of the Shreveport Police Department to deny the Class A alcoholic beverage handling employee card (ABO card) and to…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to uphold the decision of the Shreveport Police Department to deny the Class A alcoholic beverage handling employee card (ABO card) and to…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone until July 27, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Property Standards Meeting

Shreveport property standards committee receives updates on vacant buildings

The Property Standards Committee will receive updates on enforcement actions for vacant apartments and buildings, the bid process for apartments, block-by-block blight status, SWEEPS status, grass cutting coordination, and bulk pickups. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists entirely of informational updates.

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✓ Decided: Property Standards Committee approves prior minutes, discusses blight and demolition

The Shreveport Property Standards Committee approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed vacant apartment demolitions, the Block by Block blight initiative, illegal dumping enforcement, and SWEPCO's partnership, but took no formal votes on these items. Staff were directed to provide demolition cost estimates and rankings, monitor apartment ownership transfers, and expand public education and enforcement efforts.

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green. Is there somebody else that's supposed to speak? >> Okay. Um what we did was we went went back through. We've recited all of the vacant apartments and vacant buildings um that we were dealing with. Um right now we're still having an issue with funds. So we will need cash flow to demolish. Um we out of all of the apartments I think we have one that tries to maintain once we cite them. Which is uh 68th Street. >> Okay. >> Uh >> [laughter] >> so >> So cheap. Come on now. >> [laughter] >> I'mma ask y'all to silence y'all cell phones, please. >> [laughter] >> Yeah, so >> Okay. >> Let me silence mine while I'm talking about it. So I mean as far as updates on them on the apartments that's pretty much where we're at. It's it's still a a money thing. >> How much money we looking at? >> Um roughly Now this is from the last time we looked at them. Um just for the demolition portion of it. Um I think we're looking at close to 175 to 250,000 per complex. Uh that doesn't include how much the asbestos abatement would cost us now. >> He says it's the same price. You said it's the same price per complex. There's no difference in >> Uh I'm sure that Oh, no, no, no, no. I'm That's why I said roughly. >> Okay. Can we get a breakdown per apartment apartment complex? >> Yes. >> And and which ones you think are absolutely a rating on which worst to best. >> Oh, most definitely. Um the first one would be um um off of Bernstein. Um yeah. Then would have Yeah. So, that would be the worst one. U …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE POSTED: July 07, 2026; 11:30 AM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Property Standards Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., in Government Chamber located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza; 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana.  Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673­5262, by 12 noon the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Note:  No other business will be conducted at the meeting. SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL  PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Opening comments from Chair Tabatha Taylor 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of September 08, 2025 Minutes 5. Agenda Items: A.  Update:  Vacant Apartments and Vacant Buildings (Enforcement) B.  Update on Bid Process for Apartments C.  Block By Block/Blight Status (Law Enforcement) D.  SWEEPS Status E.  Grass Cutting SPAR, Property Standards and Public Works F.  Bulk Pickups 6. Adjournment NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE POSTED: July 07, 2026; 11:30 AM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Property Standards Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., in Government Chamber located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza; 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louis …
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Property Standards Committee Meeting Minutes Shreveport City Council Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 Time: 1:01 p.m. Location: Government Chamber, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 1. Call to Order Chairwoman Tabatha Taylor called the meeting to order at approximately 1:00 p.m. 2. Opening Comments Chairwoman Taylor welcomed attendees and emphasized the committee's continued focus on neighborhood revitalization, code enforcement, blight reduction, and improving quality of life throughout the city. 3. Public Comments Ms. Ruby Smalls stated that she was that she was getting help with her garden. 4. Approval of Minutes The minutes from the September 8, 2025 Property Standards Committee meeting were motioned by Couniclwoman Bowman and seconded by Councilman Jackson. The minutes were approved unanimously. Agenda Item A – Vacant Apartments and Vacant Buildings Staff reported inspections of vacant apartment complexes had been completed. Funding remains the primary obstacle to demolition, with estimated demolition costs ranging from $175,000 to $250,000 per complex, excluding asbestos abatement. Staff will provide demolition cost estimates and priority rankings. Committee members discussed zoning, ownership transfers, rental registration, and stronger interdepartmental enforcement. Agenda Item B – Apartment Bid Process Staff had not yet received official results from the recent auction of four apartment complexes (The Pines, Oaks Apartmen …
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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.

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Mhm. >> I know. >> I agree. >> [snorts] >> Yeah, man. >> It's good. >> I found it in outside. >> Hey, hey, hey, hey, how we doing today? I didn't see the handshake. Oh, there it This is what we're doing. >> Mhm. >> [laughter] >> I guess. Good to go. I didn't get to say hi. >> I don't know what they're doing, but they've got inner loop shut down. Well, they've got the entrance ramp from um the inner loop to 49. Yeah, I had to go all the way around. I didn't get a response. >> [laughter] >> Good time to your mic, officer. Thank you, man. >> I saw it. >> Uh-huh. Yes, I'll get you some. >> [laughter] >> Jackie says, "Of course I got water. What's your problem?" Oh, you mean you want some. >> [laughter] >> What's up, Chief? Jim. How are you? >> Yeah. >> What? >> Oh, you signed it in? >> Yeah. >> Oh, okay. >> How you doing there, man? May I have a chief? How you doing, sir? >> Good. >> You know, I guess every time somebody say this, you feel funny, but have I got a deal for you. Had a great meeting today with uh the director of uh Scouts of America. >> Mhm. >> And we would really love partnership with them. >> Good afternoon, everyone. I'd like to call the uh Public Safety Committee of the Shreveport City Council to order. Um I would like to uh open up with a prayer by uh Councilman Green. >> Thank you, Lord, for this day. Thank you uh for another opportunity to be servants and to uh serve this city and serve this community. Lord, we ask you you'd come in our midst and guide our mi …
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SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING Posted: June 18, 2026, at 12:20 PM PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Government Chamber located on the 1 st floor of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673 -5262, by 12: 30 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. NOTE: No other business will be conducted at the meeting. AGENDA 1. Call To Order 2. Opening Comments from Chair Grayson Boucher 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of May 12, 2026, Minutes 5. Agenda Items: A. Update on police and fire facilities. B. Update on patrol cars. C. Update on police equipment (electronic tickets and ballistic shields). D. Public safety staffing and pay E. Vehicle for Hire (taxicab) ordinances Ch. 102 F. Public safety plans and services for disabled citizens. 6. Adjournment
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MINUTES Public Safety Committee Meeting Government Chamber, 1st Floor of Government Plaza Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:30 P.M. Chair Grayson Boucher called the meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at approximately 1:31 p.m. Councilman Green offered the invocation; and the Pledge was offered by Councilman Taliaferro. Committee Members Present: Chair Grayson Boucher, Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilman Jim Taliaferro, Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Police Chief Wayne Smith, and Fire Chief Clarence Reese. Also Present: Councilwoman Ursula Bowman, Councilman James Green, Councilman Alan Jackson – 2:00 p.m., Councilman Brooks – 2:30 p.m., CAO Tom Dark, Stephen Terese, Attorney Marcus Edwards, Jackie White and additional City staff and citizens (see sign-in sheet) . Opening Comments Chair Boucher expressed condolences to the families impacted by the recent tragedy involving the deaths of eight children and thanked members of the Police and Fire Departments for their continued service and support to the community. Public Comments Sammy Mears addressed the committee regarding the removal and theft of traffic signs and signals, requesting that city-installed signs remain protected and that individuals refrain from damaging or removing public property. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2026 Public Safety Committee meeting. Motion carried unanimously approved. Agenda …
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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.

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53,000 dollars They've been trying to get us 8 to 10 years. And it was donated to the school program. Kids program. If I could shift some of that to the Lord, that would But if we can work out the details if if you come up here with and I really believe It's all if you really decide where the Lord wants you. Well, come on up. >> I'm a big boy scout. >> Well, I'm not speaking to you. You're the guy. So, what do you think about that? >> I I I think it's I think it's worthwhile. >> Okay. Okay. It's no reason for it. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Okay. Good deal. You know any other Eagle Scouts? I know Paul Stewart is. Uh >> Gary >> Really? >> Yeah. >> [laughter] >> But you know, with your permission, if we do this partnership, that goes a long way to have some Eagle Scouts come in and join in with us at the sale. >> Yeah. Be great. >> I would have never guessed that one. >> Well, >> [laughter] >> I wouldn't either, but I'm that's why I'm letting you know. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Okay, well, we will move forward seeing how to make this work. When you finish this, you go into this >> Sammy, let me kiss you for just a second. How many tables? I'm going to take my lady to dinner. >> Thank you. >> RJ >> Good afternoon everyone in the chamber. Council meeting starts at 3:00. Give us about 5 minutes after 3:00 and we're going to get started, okay? Y'all can go back to talking. >> It doesn't matter if it's okay. >> Did you need it? >> I don't have a second. >> You needed it? >> Oh. >> It's good now. …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 6/18/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 22, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 23, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS June 8, 2026 June 9, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND REC …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana June 23, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:03 p. m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, June 8, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 …
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, June 8, 2026, and City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Motion…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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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.

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Hey. Hey people's up there. Hey you guys. Oh, okay. I thought you thought it was going to be cool in here. I mean How do you get Hey sweetie. Mhm. How do you sleep? Hey sweetie. Well, it's true. It's true to me. Well, whatever. >> I got to ask you questions. I don't know. >> I just seen you. See. No. Well, it's okay. Well, but whatever. What you doing? Cuz you wrong. >> That's right. >> I ain't going to judge your friendship, but I I know a devil when I see you. >> You know what? >> Oh, no. Wait. Mhm. But I ain't trying to tell you what to think of him or You should know. >> That part. >> Mhm. Mhm. >> You good? Okay. Good to see you. Good. >> Hey sweetie. I can go. >> I don't know. >> Hey Gerald. >> Hey, you my brother? Well, God is good. >> I don't know. Gerald. >> I don't know what I don't know. I don't >> Well, where Where is the >> Oh, oh, okay. >> SA >> National SA anyway. >> I think it's in the >> He's slapping the >> We don't do that. >> Uh Profit. >> I've got a couple of >> I mean, you know >> It's your wife. >> Mhm. >> It seems like they're >> You need to go, man. >> I don't know what to >> Well, I appreciate it. >> No. >> Stay in. Huh? >> Oh. >> My wife said let me go. >> Uh man, it's not good. >> Oh, yeah, yeah. >> You're not afraid of >> No, I'm not afraid. >> No, I'm not. >> You like that, huh? >> Yeah. >> See where I'm at? I had to >> Well, I had >> Now, I mean I mean I >> comes out tomorrow. >> Oh, I can >> early. >> I mean I know that >> the show is actually > …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 6/18/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 22, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 23, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS June 8, 2026 June 9, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND REC …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 22, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Taliaferro and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tom Dark. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brook, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:24 pm), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 22, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 23, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2026 JUNE 9, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. REPORTS: Property Standards …
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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.

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Is he in? >> That's scary right there. I heard it with my own eyes and ears. Sure, sure. Well, you got a little double trouble. You got a little double trouble. I don't know about all that. I was the extra man. I got one for you. Yeah, I got one detail. >> [laughter] >> We have to We have to supportive. >> Yeah. >> We can't be enablers. >> [laughter] >> Look, I got half of my barber tan. I got like This is tan and the rest is white. And it's all the time. >> Saturday. >> Okay. >> It was hot out there. It was hot out there. >> Yeah, I like it. I have How you doing? >> I'm doing good. >> Okay. >> Good news. >> What do you got? >> Bro. >> I don't know. >> I know. >> I heard >> Mhm. >> I'm sorry. >> I don't know. >> I know. >> We all ready >> Yeah, I know. >> I think it's three or >> I don't know. >> Okay. >> I know. >> But the water >> The water park? >> I know. >> You don't you don't >> Is it June >> I don't know. >> Is it >> I know. >> I don't know. >> So >> I know. >> Yeah, I know. >> [laughter] >> I know. >> That was like, where you supposed to >> Where does your Where do your parents think you are? Turn it off. All right. When they had to turn So they had to What? You look good. Baby. >> [laughter] >> I was tired. >> Oh, Chance is coming in like two weeks. >> He's my greens. >> Yeah, I'm good. How are you? I'm all right. >> Hey, Tom, that's the same thing I saw on Alice when she got whipped by Earl and she just farted [laughter] and he looked at her and said, "I didn't know …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 6/5/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 8, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 9, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL COMBINED/SPECIAL MEETINGS May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 -sm 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THA …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana June 9, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks (arrived at 3:02 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and City Council combined/special meetings, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards R …
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and City Council combined/special meetings, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Motion…
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motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Taliaferro, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
14 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
14 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
14 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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.

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We might break the record. >> You have been so One >> table. >> Yes. Good afternoon everyone. The Shreport City Council meeting has now been called to order. I'm going to ask Councilman Green to lead us in the invocation. I'm going ask Council Talifer to lead us in the pledge. >> Thank you Lord for this day and thank you for this opportunity. We ask that you would uh come in our midst um the Holy Spirit and we love you today Lord. We praise you today. We bless your name Lord. Whatever we do here, let us do it in a Christlike matter. And whatever we accomplish, we ask that we would give you the glory and give you the honor. And Lord, we ask that you continue to cover our city, cover this state, cover America, cover this entire nation. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. all face the flag of the greatest country on earth. And as we say our pledge, let us be mindful and of the sacrifices of our MIAs and PS. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Madame clerk, will [clears throat] you please call the role? Councilwoman Taylor >> present. Councilman Brooks >> here. >> Councilman Tyler Farerrell here ma'am. >> Councilman Butcher here. >> Councilman Jackson. Councilman Green, >> I'm here. >> And Councilwoman Bowman. >> Councilwoman Bowman will be out today. She should return on tomorrow. [clears throat] >> Tomorrow. Entertain a motion to …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 6/5/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 8, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 9, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL COMBINED/SPECIAL MEETINGS May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 -sm 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THA …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 8, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:02 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Green and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taliaferro. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brook, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:05 p.m.) and James Green. 6. Absent: Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 1. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE June 8, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 9, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL COMBINED/SPECIAL MEETINGS MAY 26, 2026, MAY 26, 2026-sm 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. RE …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to uphold the decision of the Shreveport Police Department to deny the Class A alcoholic beverage handling employee card (ABO card) and…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to uphold the decision of the Shreveport Police Department to deny the Class A alcoholic beverage handling employee card (ABO card) and…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
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.

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Well, how about >> Okay, >> that'll work. >> Excuse me. >> Okay. >> No, I don't mean you. I mean, one of them says like, "How dare you? I see one. >> Yeah, he gave me >> Okay. They're right above, >> you know. [laughter] Sorry. >> Right. How are you? >> [clears throat] >> There you go. Who do they? Make It does. It doesn't >> [snorts] >> Oh, I do have No, I don't. >> [clears throat] >> Never say hello to you. Thanks. What's Hey, I can read that. You know what? >> Father Paul I think all y'all need to go get something to drink. Go get Let me know so I can go down. >> [clears throat] >> Okay, I'll do birthday. Let me I may have food. Official play. >> [laughter] >> Good afternoon everyone. The Shreport City Council meeting is now called to order. We're going to have um quite a few presentations on today, so we want to try to move through this as expeditiously as possible. Um we have just [clears throat] our regular council meeting and there are two probably proposed discussions in that and then after that we have two subsequent meetings. So um when we call your name get ready to rumble. All right. Father Paul will you please come and lead us in a word of prayer and then we'll ask Councilman Butcher to lead us in the fridge. >> Thank you. Almighty God, our heavenly father, send upon these who hold office in the city of Shreport the wis the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice that with stoodfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their office to promote the well-being of all …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 5/22/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference and Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. the combined meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 26, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS May 11, 2026 May 12, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. REPORTS: Prope …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana May 26, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:03 p. m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, May 11, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 o …
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Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, May 11, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Motion…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliferro, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 53 of 2026. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt Ordinance No. 53 of 2026 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the MPC. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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.

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New car stereo. You got them all? People amazing. They all ready? >> [snorts] >> Cuz I ain't going to ask you no more. They all ready? Thanks for hanging out with I told my child upstairs. Yeah? He said it was the agreement. They all on the meeting? I thought we did. Can we bump my old I don't think he has it. Oh, okay. So, that's the sign. I think that's the CEA. Yeah. They've been fine and If everybody on the meeting, I'm ready. If you go to If you ever go to Fly to You told me that. Yeah. Councilwoman Taylor? [clears throat] Everywhere. If everybody on the meeting, I'm ready. I'm sorry. Wish you know you got it. The special meeting of Black is now called to order. We've already had the invocation. Roll call. Madam Clerk. Councilwoman Taylor? >> Present. Councilman Brooks? Here. Councilman Telefair? >> Here. Councilman Butcher? Here. Councilman Jackson? Jackson. Councilman Jackson? Councilman Green? >> I'm here. And Councilwoman Bolden? Present. Are there any public comments? No, ma'am. Okay. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the request of the suspension of an alcohol beverage permit for R&W Consumers. Do we have any requests to speak? Is that in accordance? Attorney Edwards. All yours. Flippy, you're screwing up on me. Flippy, you got it. You're going to want to hear from SPD and also from the property owner. Okay. So, I would ask that the city attorney would then swear them in. Do you want the property owners as well? Who's going to speak for the property owner? Uh I …
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PUBLIC NOTICE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Notice Posted: 12:00 p.m. May 22, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shreveport City Council wil l meet in Special Session at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 202 6, or immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting whichever occurs later, in the Government Chambers at Government Plaza (505 Travis St.) The purpose of the meeting is to hear the request for suspension of an Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers at 4101 Hollywood Ave. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2: 00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. No other business will be conducted at the meeting. Government Plaza Chamber 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor 3:30 p.m. (318) 673-5262 SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA May 26, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Roll Call 4. Public Comments 5. Request for suspension of an Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers. 6. Adjournment
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Shreveport City Council Special Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026 The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 6:46 p.m., May 26, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. The meeting was called to hear the request for revocation of an Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers. The Chairman asked for public comments. No one rose to speak. After some discussion and questions, Councilman Green made a motion. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to uphold the request of the Shreveport Police Department for revocation of an Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers at 4101 Hollywood Ave. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ___________________________________ //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to uphold the request of the Shreveport Police Department for revocation of an Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers at 4101…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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.

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Did y'all log out? >> Huh? >> We need to switch to the next meeting. Just let me know when you're ready. Y'all ready? You ready? >> Ready. >> The meeting of the Economic Development District F is now called to order. We've already had the Pledge of Allegiance. Madam Clerk, you can call the roll. Councilwoman Taylor. Present. Councilman Brooks. Councilman Taliaferro. >> Here, ma'am. >> Councilman Butcher. >> Here. >> Councilman Jackson. >> Councilman Green. >> I'm here. >> And Councilwoman Boatman. >> Present. Present. >> I don't see any requests to speak. None. Uh we are here for the consideration of a resolution approving the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement between um Economic Development District F, State of Louisiana, and the Strategy Group of North Louisiana, Inc., and other matters with respect thereto. Is there a motion? >> So moved. >> So moved by Councilman Green, second by the chair. Is there any discussion? Let's vote. This passed with six, one out the chamber. There is any other business? Ooh. >> We got one more one more thing. >> There's nothing else. This meeting is adjourned. >> [snorts] >> What?
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Economic Development District F Meeting May 26, 2026 Notice Posted: May 22, 2026 1:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Economic Development District F, State of Louisiana , shall hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., or immediately upon the adjournment of the Shreveport City Council Special Meeting if the special meeting is not concluded by 4 :00 p.m., to be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompany public comments requests, can be submitted to the Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262 up to one hour before the meeting time. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Government Plaza Chamber 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor 4:00 p.m. (318) 673-5262 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT F MEETING May 26, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Comments 5. Consideration of: A resolution approving the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement (“ CEA”) between Economic Development District F, State of Louisiana (“D istrict”) and the Strategy Group of North Louisiana, Inc. (“Company”); and other matters with respect thereto. 6. Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19) 7. Adjournment
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Economic Development District F Minutes May 26, 2026 The meeting of the Economic Development District F was called to order by Tabatha Taylor at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The roll was called. Present: Tabatha Taylor, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 6. Absent: Gary Brooks. 1. The meeting was called to consider the adoption of a resolution. Tabatha Taylor asked for public comments. No one rose to speak. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION NO. 2 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (“CEA”) BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT F, STATE OF LOUISIANA (“DISTRICT”) AND THE STRATEGY GROUP OF NORTH LOUISIANA, INC. (“COMPANY”); AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31, et seq.) (the “Act”) authorizes municipalities, parishes and certain other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the Act and other law; and WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 156 of 2023 adopted on December 12, 2023 (the “Creation Ordinance”), the Shreveport City Council created Economi …
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Motion by James Green, seconded by Tabatha Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Tabatha Taylor yea · Jim Taliaferro yea · Grayson Boucher yea · Alan Jackson yea · James Green yea · Ursula Bowman. yea
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.

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12 news. They're called news. They must have a lot of notes overshadowed Do they all wear those those sponge things on their helmets? >> Yeah, that's the the death of a law school. >> What? >> We're all supposed to have a little CT. >> Mike, how you doing, sir? Good to see you. >> James. >> I like that aspect. Is that new? I like that. God, did I tell you that I didn't I like that aspect. >> Man, you know you didn't You saw my article? I've got 145. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, baby. I wish you well. So, you'll have them covered. Yes. And they get off track and just call them out. >> [laughter] >> Uh he said he's on his way. I told him 145. Cuz I thought that's what it said on there. Yeah, that's what I thought. Let me call him real quick. At least he's on his way. We'll just go ahead and start. This time I'd like to call the uh meeting of the Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee to order. Uh I would like to ask uh Chief Clarence Reese to give us a prayer. >> [laughter] >> No, sir. I'll bow our heads, please. Father God, in the name of Jesus, we come to you as humble as we know how thanking you for this day. Father God thank you for everything that you have done everything that you are doing and everything that you will do. Father God we pray over the business of the city of Shreveport and all departments that are represented. Father God we ask that what the decisions that we make are pleasing in your sight and follow along the policies and guidelines of the city of …
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SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING Posted: May 08, 2026 at 1:45 PM PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Government Chamber located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 12:30 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Note: No other business will be conducted at the meeting. AGENDA 1. Call To Order 2. Opening Comments from Chair Grayson Boucher 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of April 14, 2026 Minutes 5. Agenda Items: A. Update on Police Vehicles and Equipment including Ballistic Shields and Trauma Bleed Kits B. Update on Fire Vehicles and Medic Units C. Update on Electronic Citation (E-Ticket) Equipment D. Update on Domestic Violence Initiative in Shreveport E. Discussion: Traffic Around Schools 6. Adjournment
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MINUTES Public Safety Committee Meeting Government Chamber, 1st Floor of Government Plaza Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:30 P.M. Chair Grayson Boucher called the meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at approximately 1:33 p.m. Chief Clarence Reese offered the invocation. Committee Members Present: Chair Grayson Boucher, Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilman Jim Taliaferro, Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Police Chief Wayne Smith, and Fire Chief Clarence Reese. Also Present: Councilwoman Ursula Bowman, Councilman James Green, Councilman Alan Jackson, CAO Tom Dark, Stephen Terese, Attorney Marcus Edwards, David Smith, Jim Flurry, Russell DeLancy, Representative Tammy Phelps, and additional City staff and citizens (see sign-in sheet) . Opening Comments Chair Boucher expressed condolences to the families impacted by the recent tragedy involving the deaths of eight children and thanked members of the Police and Fire Departments for their continued service and support to the community. Public Comments Qiante Taylor addressed the Committee regarding concerns surrounding the investigation into the death of his nephew, Lamario Broce. Mr. Taylor discussed concerns about communication with investigators and requested that SPD review additional video evidence related to the case. Committee members and Police Chief Smith assured the family that SPD would continue communication regarding the investigation. Sammy Mears addressed the Committee regarding safety concerns invo …
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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.

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Correct. >> So I drive home. >> Yeah. >> Right. Right. Everybody's >> everybody's >> myself. >> But the one help me out was >> who? >> Yeah. People are just going to do what they want. just know. Yeah, that's that's the only way that people have not because it's >> so easy that parking lot Yeah, [laughter] >> the way it works itself. >> Well, that's the way it was. It's middle. They did that. They had a coaching where I was >> a big deal. I mean, >> they're I mean, they have those like All they do is help >> and then they've got an actual security guard that participates series >> and there's an arrival. I don't know why. for the geography. >> You mean like turn it They're [clears throat] the ones who know whatever, >> right? I don't believe it. >> Did you get that? I just did it Friday. >> Yeah, I told I told you that was time. I was going up. release. I mean that's been public. >> Okay. You want it right now? >> But I remember my son. >> You don't have to move yet. Keep thinking. >> Oh, yeah. No, I heard I heard Yes. You were saying that she uh she inspired Yeah. >> I wasn't What's that? I do. I like [laughter] >> I got you. I got >> I got >> [laughter] >> I just >> It's funny that you had that thought. >> I just asked, >> but I mean, you're exactly right. So it doesn't >> appate. >> Okay. Tanya, you ready? >> Hold on. >> Huh? >> Oh, I forgot about that part. >> [snorts] >> Jackie, I may need >> think I can figure it out. But >> give us about two minutes. Is Chief Reese in …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 5/8/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be h eld in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE May 11, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 12, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS April 27, 2026 April 28, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND REC …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana May 12, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:03 p. m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Chief Reese. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, April 27, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of …
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, April 27, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Motion…
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
49 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
28 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Taliaferro, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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.

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Hey Mr. Dark. How are you? I'll I'll I'll see if I can call you back. Have to do what? Oh, customer service. We can't light it up. We can't type on the keyboard. No, no, no. I'm saying but they billed we billed them at the wrong rate. Right. And I figured go back and pay any of that we under billed them. We just started billing them right. I don't feel like we should. Oh, okay. I don't I should. It's like the Uh-huh. No, it's probably in my probably in my seat. Okay. Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, it's It's probably one I brought in. We don't have We don't want to Okay. All right. No. You can't have a bad day probably. It's all right. I personally think that's in your heart. I think it's We made No closer than this. The picture Yeah. Actually, you need to send What's happening? Okay. The building Yes, I got I got Thank you. You sure? You know what's my choice? Okay. Tomorrow? Mhm. is what I'm saying. No, that's it. What's your office? 14. 104. 101. That much time. No, no. Oh. Oh, okay. She said it's going to take 5 to 30 minutes. Yeah. 14. And the 15th anytime. What is it? Um What's her office? No problem. Or you can do it at home. What's her office? No. Her office Um yeah. Oh, yeah, yeah. I knew it was mine. I knew it was Okay. 14. 104. Yeah, yeah. What is it? I'll be So May 14th? No. 420. So Got a sweet Sweet green. That's what I mean. I tried to be You got a point. What's my number? I'm not sure what I got 16. 409. 00 Got it. What's up? what Wait. Hey. Hey, how you doing? I was lik …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 5/8/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be h eld in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE May 11, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 12, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS April 27, 2026 April 28, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND REC …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE May 11, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Taliaferro and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks (arrived at 3:10 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:08 p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 6. Absent: Councilman Grayson Boucher. 1. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE May 11, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 12, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27, 2026 APRIL 28, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUIS …
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Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to overturn the decision of Shreveport Police Department and grant the alcoholic beverage handing card (ABO card). Motion approved by the…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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.

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[clears throat] [laughter] >> What's happening to me is this. If I don't look right, I won't feel right and vice versa. >> [snorts] >> Well, >> Good afternoon everyone. The Shreveport City Council meeting is now called to order. I'm going to ask Father Paul to lead us in the invocation and I ask Councilman Boucher to lead us into the pledge. Would everybody please stand? Thank you, Madam Chair. Almighty God, your heavenly Father, send down upon these who hold office for the city of Shreveport, Tabitha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green, Ursula Bowman, Thomas Arceneaux. Lord, we pray that you would give them a spirit of wisdom, of charity and justice. Lord, as we gather this day, we pray for all who mourn. They may find consolation in your love and that you would fold them in your loving arms. We pray for your steadfast purpose for this great city, that they may serve your officers to promote the well-being of all people here in Shreveport. Prayed in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. If you would face the flag and repeat after me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Councilwoman Taylor. Present. Councilman Brooks. Here. Councilman Taliaferro. Here, ma'am. Councilman Boucher. Here. Councilman Jackson. Councilman Green. I'm here. And Councilwoman Bowman. Present. > …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 4/24/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be h eld in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE April 27, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS April 13, 2026 April 14, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARD …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana April 28, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul Martin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:09p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, April 13, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Jackson. 1. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: …
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Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, April 13, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Motion…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to add Ordinance No. 46 of 2026 to the agenda. Councilwoman Taylor asked those in attendance if there was anyone present to speak in favor…
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to confirm the appointments to the Local Workforce Development Board. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to confirm the appointment of Chris Stokes to the Downtown Development Authority. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea
motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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.

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Would like to call the uh planning and infrastructure uh GIS commit uh committee to uh call it to order. Um Thank you all for uh coming and uh we're going to get started. First of all, public comments. If there any public comments? Anyone? If not, then we'll just uh Any of the members have any uh comments that you all like to make? All right. Okay, so we'll start with the update on the water quality. Understand that Brandon is out of town, but uh Mr. Darko, who you say you have? Uh Kiana Maple, who runs the water plant, is here. Okay. Okay, you all need to approve your minutes while she's here. >> Oh, okay. Yeah, I I forgot. I'm sorry. Uh do I have a motion to approve the minutes August 26, 2025? So moved. Moved by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor. Uh questions? Not all in favor. I Okay, thank you. Now, we'll move to the uh update on the water quality. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Kiana Maple Lars, uh superintendent for water purification, standing instead for uh Mr. Brandon Sneed, who's out here today. Um just a brief update. We are currently moving into our um higher demand in our warmer seasons. So, we've already made adjustments to our treatment processes to accommodate those things that typically uh lead to taste and odor issues. Adjustments to our chlorine dioxide, to our um newly reestablished uh carbon feed system. And so, we're just monitoring everything. Um I know some of the things that have been of note in the past are taste and odor, and of …
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PUBLIC NOTICE Posted: April 23, 2026 2:30 PM PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., in the Government Chamber, located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza; 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 12:30 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Note: No other business will be conducted at the meeting. AGENDA Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee Government Chamber, 1st Floor of Government Plaza April 28, 2026 1:30 p.m. 1. Call To Order 2. Opening Comments from Chair James Green 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of August 26, 2025 Minutes 5. Agenda Items: (A) Update on Water Quality (B) Update on Street Projects (C) Status of Fire and Police Stations (D) Update: Millennium Studios (E) Discussion: Amendments to the Garbage Dumpster Loading Restriction Ordinance 6. Adjournment
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MINUTES Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee Meeting Government Chamber, 1st Floor Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:30 P.M. Chair James Green called the meeting of the Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee to order at approximately 1:30 p.m. Committee Members Present: Chair James Green, Councilwoman Bowman, Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Taliaferro, and Councilman Boucher Other Employees Present: Tom Dark, Stephen Terese, David Smith, Chris Ericksen, Marcus Edwards, Kiana Maple-Lars, Russell Delancy, Temple Williams, Jacqueline White, and additional City staff Public Comments: • None Approval of August 26, 2025 Minutes: Motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the minutes. The motion was adopted unanimously. Agenda Items A. Update on Water Quality: Kiana Maple-Lars, Superintendent for Water Purification, provided an update regarding seasonal adjustments to the City’s water treatment processes. Adjustments have been made to chlorine dioxide and carbon feed systems in preparation for warmer weather and increased demand. Monitoring efforts continue regarding taste, odor, and manganese levels. Staff reported no significant impact on water quality from recent pipeline issues and indicated that water quality has remained strong. B. Update on Street Projects: David Smith and Chris Ericksen provided updates on street and bond-funded infrastructure projects currently in construction and procurement. Approximately …
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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.

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Okay. Yes. And I read that letter that she had. So, the bonding building What is he going to say? I would not have been in the office. We can create some Yeah. It doesn't need They killed it. What is the family administration? They They have to believe what I say. They have to believe me. Are you going to make a comment? You get it. I'm getting your payroll. Okay, we're doing good. Oh, okay. Mhm. That's right. Okay. Oh, is that I didn't turn it over. Oh. >> What? >> I need to answer cuz none of them are on your league. You told me it was a legal question. Marcus had an answer. So, you asked me that. >> What did he ask you? >> That question. >> Okay. So, let's go back to the other Got it. But, why was it I'm just asking. >> My question You going to answer it? >> No. You know, I need you to explain why would I >> I don't know what happened to my 99 year I'm sorry for you. >> Huh? Where did you challenge him? Okay, then. >> [laughter] >> Hey, I don't know, man. >> It's just It's just enough that she knew They don't care about Tells you to ask people. They They don't care about them. >> Okay, so is that it? >> It's just It's just one thing that the council has to kind of do but >> Listen. >> You don't follow >> Oh, is that one of >> Well, I told you Sheriff has one of them >> And I thought they >> No, I don't know if >> You know, if you don't wear those bright things in here in the door, we're going to have to get sunglasses here. I'm getting flashes though. I mean Is that the gl …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 4/24/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be h eld in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE April 27, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS April 13, 2026 April 14, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARD …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE April 27, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Taliaferro and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks (arrived at 3:26 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE April 27, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 2026 APRIL 14, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D …
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to go into executive session. Motion approved by the following vote:
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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.

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[applause] Good afternoon everyone. The Shreport City Council [snorts] meeting is now called to order. I'm going to ask Pastor Hunter to lead us in the invocation. I'm going to ask Councilman Bucher to lead us in the pledge. Would we please stand? Let us pray. Our father, we come in the matchless in the marvelous name of Jesus the Christ. God, we thank you for every elected official for our great citizens of our parish and our city. We know your word says that you have a plan for us. Plans to prosper us, not to harm us. Plans to give us hope in a future. God, we lift up every person in this room, God. Whatever they're dealing with in their family, with their health, with their finance, we know there is nothing that's too hard for you, God. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. If you would face the flag and repeat after me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Madame clerk, will you please call the role? >> Councilwoman Taylor, >> present. >> Councilman Brooks, >> here. >> Councilman Talifer, >> here ma'am. >> Councilman Butcher, >> here. >> Councilman Jackson >> Councilman Green, >> I'm here. >> And Councilwoman Bowman, >> present. Is there a motion to approve the minutes of the administration administrative conference Monday, March 23rd, 2026 and the city council meeting Tuesday, March 24th, 2026? >> So moved. >> Second. >> So moved by …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana April 14, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:06 p. m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Tony Hunter. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, March 23, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana April 14, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:06 p. m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Tony Hunter. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, March 23, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution …
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, March 23, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Motion…
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to confirm the executive appointment of Robert Taylor as City Traffic Engineer. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to table. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the MPC. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the recommendations made by the City Attorney during the April 13, 2026 Executive Session. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
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.

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I'm already It's >> been so long. Hey, chief. >> Good. How are you? >> Hello, Chief. Congratulations. >> Oh yes, ma'am. I sure will. >> We got all the time. Huh? >> How are you, sir? >> Doing all right. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. >> Hello, Reverend. Yeah, I know. >> How are you, >> Madam Chair? How are you? Yes, sir. Thank you. Yeah, he said he >> chief I get >> I told her to Jackie. Breakfast pieces of toast and egg. >> It's all right. Cheese. Nobody wants to >> Jimmy had three minutes. He's pushing too. No, not Now the star of the show is here. We can start. >> I'm gonna call the uh the public safety committee of the Shreport city council to order. I'm going to ask uh Councilman Green to say a prayer for us and Councilwoman Bowman to lead us in an invocation. I mean in the pledge. >> Thank you, Lord. >> Thank you, Lord, for this day. And thank you for another opportunity to be servants, Lord. We ask you'd come in our midst as we go forth. And we ask you' cover our city and cover everybody in this uh land. We thank you for what you've done. We praise in advance what you're going to do. Lord, at the end of the day, we're going to give you the glory and honor. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. >> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Miss White, if you don't mind, before we start, I'd like for you to uh read who's on this uh committee and also who votes at …
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SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING Posted: April 09, 2026 at 3:20 PM PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Government Chamber located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 12:30 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Note: No other business will be conducted at the meeting. AGENDA 1. Call To Order 2. Opening Comments from Chair Grayson Boucher 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of November 10, 2025 Minutes 5. Agenda Items: A. Update on Police and Fire Equipment and Buildings B. Discussion: Recent Crime in Shreveport Including Large Gatherings Unpermitted C. Transit Police – Discussion about the Mayor’s New Proposal to Take SPD Officers for a Transit Police Division D. Discussion: Police and Fire Staffing/Pay 6. Adjournment
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MINUTES Public Safety Committee Meeting Government Chamber, 1st Floor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:30 P.M. Chair Grayson Boucher called the meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 1:33 p.m. Councilman James Green lead with a prayer, followed by Councilwoman Bowman leading the pledge. Committee Members present: Chair Grayson Boucher, Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilman Taliaferro, Mayor Arceneaux, Chief Reese and Chief Smith Committee Member Absent: None Other Councilman Present: Councilwoman Bowman and Councilman Green Others Present: Please see attached sign in sheet. Chair Boucher opening statements: The committee discussed clarification of voting membership and quorum for the committee under the originating ordinance. The city attorney explained that the six voting members consist of the mayor (or designated representative), the police chief, the fire chief, and three appointed council members—identified this year as Councilman Boucher, Council Chair Taylor, and Councilman Taliaferro. Although the ordinance is silent regarding voting procedures, past committee practice over the last six years has included voting participation by the mayor, and at times the police chief and fire chief, with quorums recognized under that structure. Based on precedent and no language to the contrary, the chair affirmed that the mayor, police chief, and fire chief would continue to serve as voting members of the committee moving forward. Public Comment …
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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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Mhm. >> Mhm. >> said I have three claims. So, he He said And so, I called the chief. I said I thought it was two kids. And he said, "Yes." And when I just looked at this talking to you, I'm thinking, "Yeah, that's not so good." So, yeah. Cuz this is the baby. That's the brother. That's your uh should be This is the brother. So, that's Miss Erica Gardner's uh son. She don't have a son. Oh, she gave birth to him. Yeah, but I don't Cuz he was coming before her. Then she get married after the father? Yeah. Yeah, okay. Cuz they were planning to leave. But I still don't know where uh he said that the father of the children is non-existent. So, I don't No, but anyway, it doesn't matter cuz this is a concurrent claim. Yeah. It doesn't matter. It's a concurrent claim. Yeah. But when I But the pro- I was asking him because when I Mhm. Oh. Sorry. When I am uh resolving a claim, I have to add the date. Hello. Good. Hello. Oh, okay. Hey, hey. Feels good. Really? The Rolls is upstairs. And Reese messed up stairs. I run hot. Okay. It feels When I When I came in here, I thought, man, it feels good. They're running the AC today. Sometimes it's too hot. Sometimes it's too hot. No, they don't. They don't. And I kept it in house. so Okay. All right. So, that's Yes, briefly. Yeah, he told me he would be here. Yes. Yeah. Hey, hey. Good to see you. Hey, Deborah. Hey, Gary. How are you doing? Zelda, how are you, my friend? Good to see you. I'm doing lovely. It's another day, counselor Brooke. How ar …
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Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District Meeting April 13, 2026 Notice Posted: April 10, 2026 12:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District shall hold a meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to be held in the Government Chamber located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza (505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompany public comments requests, can be submitted to the Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262 up to one hour before the meeting time. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Government Plaza Chamber 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor 2:00 p.m. (318) 673-5262 FILM & ENTERTAINMENT GATEWAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT April 13, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Comments 5. Approval of Minutes – March 9, 2026 6. Consideration of: A resolution levying an additional sales and use tax of two percent (2%) and an additional hotel occupancy tax of two percent (2%) in the Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District, state of Louisiana (the “district”); designating, pledging and dedicating the full amount of such newly levied additional sales and use tax and hotel occupancy tax as the district taxes which will be used to …
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Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District Minutes April 13, 2026 The meeting of the Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District was called to order by Tabatha Taylor at 2:02 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Grayson Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Tabatha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 2:06 p.m.), James Green and Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. The meeting was called to consider the adoption of a resolution. Tabatha Taylor asked for public comments. No one rose to speak. Motion by Grayson Boucher, seconded by Jim Taliaferro, to approve the minutes of the Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District, Monday, March 9, 2026 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Tabatha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Alan Jackson. 1. Abstentions: 0. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION 3 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX OF TWO PERCENT (2%) AND AN ADDITIONAL HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX OF TWO PERCENT (2%) IN THE FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GATEWAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, STATE OF LOUISIANA (THE “DISTRICT”); DESIGNATING, PLEDGING AND DEDICATING THE FULL AMOUNT OF SUCH NEWLY LEVIED ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY …
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Motion by Grayson Boucher, seconded by Jim Taliaferro, to approve the minutes of the Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District, Monday, March 9, 2026 meeting. Motion approved by the…
6 yea
Tabatha Taylor yea · Gary Brooks yea · Jim Taliaferro yea · Grayson Boucher yea · James Green yea · Ursula Bowman. yea
Motion by James Green, seconded by Gary Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Tabatha Taylor yea · Gary Brooks yea · Jim Taliaferro yea · Grayson Boucher yea · Alan Jackson yea · James Green yea · Ursula Bowman. yea
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.

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The meeting of the Economic Development District F is now called to order. We've already done the pledge in the previous meeting. Madam Clerk, will you call the roll? Councilwoman Taylor. Present. >> Councilman Brooks. Councilman Tallifaro. >> Here, ma'am. Councilman Butcher. Here. Councilman Jackson. Here. Councilman Green. I'm here. And Councilwoman Bowman. Present. Do we have any requests to speak? And I'm not seeing none. We are here for the consideration of resolution approving and directing the execution of cooperative endeavor agreement between the city of Shreveport, State Louisiana and Economic Development District F and other matters with respect thereto. Is there a motion to adopt? So moved. So moved by Councilman Green, second by Madam Vice Chair. Any discussion? Madam Chair. Councilman Green. I have 10 questions I need to ask the lawyer. Go ahead. Oh, well, since you're so willing, don't worry about it, Madam Chair. Are there any other questions? Serious ones. Yes, serious ones. Meaningful ones. All right. If uh Let's Let's vote. Okay. And this passes with six. If there is nothing else, this meeting is adjourned.
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Economic Development District F Meeting April 13, 2026 Notice Posted: April 10, 2026 12:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Economic Development District F shall hold a meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. to be held in the Government Chamber located on the 1st floor of Government Plaza (505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14 (E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompany public comments requests, can be submitted to the Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262 up to one hour before the meeting time. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. Government Plaza Chamber 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor 2:15 p.m. (318) 673-5262 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT F MEETING April 13, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Comments 5. Consideration of: A resolution approving and directing the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement (“CEA”) between the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (“City”) and Economic Development District F (“District”); and other matters with respect thereto. 6. Adjournment
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Economic Development District F Minutes April 13, 2026 The meeting of the Economic Development District F was called to order by Tabatha Taylor at 2:15 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The roll was called. Present: Tabatha Taylor, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 6. Absent: Gary Brooks. 1. The meeting was called to consider the adoption of a resolution. Tabatha Taylor asked for public comments. No one rose to speak. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (“CEA”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA (“CITY”) AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT F (“DISTRICT”); AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31, et seq.) (the “Act”) authorizes municipalities, parishes and certain other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the Act and other law; and WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 156 of 2023 adopted on December 12, 2023 (the “Creation Ordinance”), the Shreveport City Council created Economic Develop …
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Motion by James Green, seconded by Ursula Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Tabatha Taylor yea · Jim Taliaferro yea · Grayson Boucher yea · Alan Jackson yea · James Green yea · Ursula Bowman. yea
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.

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[laughter] >> Madam Clerk. Are we ready? We ready. Good afternoon everybody. The Shreveport City Council meeting is now been called to order. I'm going to ask Councilwoman Telafaro to lead us in the invocation and ask Councilman Green to lead us in the pledge of allegiance. Please stand. Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, we come to you with humble hearts and we're asking for your grace and your mercy as we conduct city business. Let us be mindful of the needs of others and Lord please look off look after our city and our state and our nation. In your name we pray. Amen. Please turn in place and face the flag and place your hand over your heart. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Councilwoman Taylor, present. Councilman Brooks. [clears throat] >> Here. Councilwoman Telafaro. >> Here, ma'am. >> Councilwoman Butcher. Here. Councilwoman Jackson. Here. Councilman Green. I'm here. >> And Councilwoman Bowman. Present. Tomorrow I entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the administrative conference Monday, March 23rd, 2026 and the City Council meeting Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. So moved. Is there any >> [laughter] >> But that's tomorrow. That's right. Does any Council meeting have any member have any awards, recognition, or distinguished guests not to exceed 15 minutes? >> Yes, ma'am, I do. Councilman Gr …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 4/10/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 3:00 P.M . Both meetings will be h eld in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE April 13, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 14, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS March 23, 2026 March 24, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARD …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE April 13, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Taliaferro and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, agenda: * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE April 13, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 14, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 23, 2026 MARCH 24, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. REPORTS: Property St …
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Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to go into executive session. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 03:00 PM

March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting

Shreveport City Council to consider special tax election for Downtown Development District

The City Council will discuss several budget amendments for 2026 and the introduction of a special election to authorize a tax levy in the Downtown Development District. The body is also reviewing agreements for a domestic violence services center and insurance for city facilities.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts safety plan, insurance budget, and bridge bid rejection

The council approved the minutes of the March administrative conference. It confirmed three executive appointments. It adopted several resolutions, including the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, an agreement with the Louisiana DOTD, an amended insurance premium package, and the rejection of all bids for the Stoner Avenue Bridge Re‑bid II. All motions passed unanimously.

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Hey, what's going on, man? >> What's going on, sir? >> Been coming up. You been stepping your game or what's going on? >> Still ain't got no money in my pocket, though. who the players are. Oh yeah. >> I think trying, >> right? >> How many things we got today? >> Did you bring them down? You guys are great. >> I didn't I did not. I ain't got a call back yet. >> I'm still trying. He's not too >> I have That's the >> what I said. Okay. Thank you very It was funny. I saw you. I say he got the He's Mother. Miami Vice. unanimous could have been whatever. >> But were there some That's >> corn. I said it feels like you Oh, that's my favorite color. >> Look, I I appreciate you. >> Really? Okay, cool. Hey Tom, you all right? Hey ladies. >> Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the Shreport City Council meeting. This meeting is now called to order. I'm going to ask Pastor Don Taylor to come and give the invocation and I'm going to ask uh Councilman Jackson to lead us in the pledge. Would everybody please stand >> Lord, we come before you with thanksgiving in our hearts, thanking you for this day we never seen before and thank you for everything that's occurring here on today. We pray for your guidance still Lord. Lord God, we thank you for this council, dear Lord. We thank you for the city government and what they are doing for our city. And we pray, dear Lord, that what we do today will be pleasing in your sight. And we truly thank you for it in Jesus name. Amen. >> Amen. >> Let's all f …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 3/20/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE March 23, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 24, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS March 9, 2026 March 10, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS A …
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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana March 24, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:03 p. m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Don Taylor. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackson. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, March 9, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 …
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Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, March 9, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Motion…
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to confirm the above-mentioned executive appointments. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Taliaferro, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 25 of 2026. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Resolution No. 25 of 2026 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Jackson seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 28 of 2026. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt Ordinance No. 28 of 2026 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to remand to MPC for a traffic study and to include stipulations for consideration. Motion approved by the following vote:
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Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 03:00 PM

March 23, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

City Council to approve 2026 budgets and authorize special election for Downtown tax

The City Council will approve the 2026 Public Safety, Water and Sewerage, and Capital Projects budgets. The body will also authorize a special election to levy a tax in the Downtown Development District and approve agreements with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department and SMG for the Convention Center.

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✓ Decided: Council approves safety plan, budget changes, and orders special election

The Shreveport City Council adopted several authorizations, including a public‑transportation safety plan, insurance payments, and a cooperative domestic‑violence services agreement. It approved multiple 2026 budget amendments and rejected all bids for the Stoner Avenue Rehabilitation Re‑Bid II. The council also ordered a special election to levy a tax in the Downtown Development District and confirmed two personnel appointments. Several recognitions were passed, such as Autism Acceptance Month.

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Oh. I want to get y'all stuff away. But that here y'all too will be Oh, it's good. Name dropping. What is going on? I don't know. They They said these new computers That's what the dude said when he came. Yeah, but I mean S A S A R E V dot com. That's what's going on. Sure. >> [laughter] >> Oh. Okay. This is Never. What's up, man? All right. Yes, sir. I miss it. Good. Oh, yeah. It was You got to got to They going to tell They going to start on time. Well, I wasn't hungry. It's like uh It's like it was It wasn't I didn't It wasn't like what I expected. Don't say anything. Yeah, it wasn't all that good. That's absolutely I just expected Yeah. Yeah, it wasn't Hey, what's going on? Okay. Okay. Okay. Well, we have I have a plan. >> [laughter] >> I said I was going to pass you a sticky note. This morning Good. What's good? No, I want to come get y'all. Give me I I have to I work on it. Madam Clerk, you ready? Tanya, you ready? Good afternoon, everyone. The Shreveport City Council meeting is now called to order. Count the Council Chair will give the invocation and I'll ask Councilwoman Taliaferro to lead us in the pledge. Everyone is standing, bow your heads. Merciful Father, we thank you for this day. We thank you for the gift of life. We thank you for the gift of life uh more abundantly. Right now, I ask that you would come into this chamber and allow us to do the city's business. I ask that you lead us and guide us with wisdom and discernment. Pray for all of those who have lost …
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 3/20/2026 12:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE : Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Both meetings will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14(E)(2), any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, and any accompanying public comments requests, can be submitted to Office of the Clerk, via email [email protected] or telephone (318) 673-5262, by 2:00 p.m. the day of meeting. Click the following link to view the meeting's broadcast. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE March 23, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 24, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS March 9, 2026 March 10, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS A …
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SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE March 23, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:02 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilwoman Taylor and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taliaferro. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks (arrived at 3:07 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, agenda: * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE March 23, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 24, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2026 MARCH 10, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$39.1MSTEPHENSON STELLAR CORPORATION
Department of Defense · SSC SYSTEMS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND EMERGING CAPABILITIES (STEC) SUPPORT
$18.7MSMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING CORPORATION
Department of Defense · COMMERCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES - LEVERAGE ANAL
$16.7MELA GROUP INC
Department of Labor · SHREVEPORT JCC PROJECT 2896 - CENTER MODERNIZATION IGF::CT::IGF
$11.3MPRAESES, LLC
Department of Defense · WATCHTOWER
$10.5MPRAESES, LLC
Department of Defense · FUTURE ORIENTED ROOK GEOSPATIAL ENGINE - THE OBJECTIVE IS TO DEVELOP A
$9.2MTHE ARC CADDO-BOSSIER
Department of Defense · BARKSDALE AFB CUSTODIAL SERVICES
$8.2MARCHEM, LLC
Department of Defense · SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PHASE III TO CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT O
$7.4MTHE ARC CADDO-BOSSIER
Department of Defense · BASE CUSTODIAL SERVICES
$4.4MSMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING CORPORATION
Department of Defense · CEI-RADS TASK ORDER 3 LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND WARGAMING SUPPORT - LEV
$4.2MSMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING CORPORATION
Department of Defense · SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PHASE III IS FOR INNOVATIVE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Caddo Parish)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities33 (9 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments439 (5,329 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$903/mo (297 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy28.4% (low numeracy 45% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

12,905
Recorded votes
$449.3M
Annual budget
$761.5M
Debt outstanding
261
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$449.3M
Spending$458.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$761.5M
Debt-to-revenue1.69×
Debt-load index72 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.441
All kids
0.349
Black kids
0.303

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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