Bossier City Council creates infrastructure fund, approves $15M bond refunding; Benton Road repairs up next
The Bossier City Council established a new Infrastructure Capital Fund funded by a portion of sales tax revenue and approved $15 million in refunding bonds at its June 23 meeting, part of a series of unanimous financial actions that also raised the city's required General Fund balance.
City Council — June 23 (decided)
All five items before the Council passed unanimously, according to official minutes.
The Council established an Infrastructure Capital Fund using 0.5% of sales tax collections, creating a dedicated revenue stream for future infrastructure needs. Members also increased the required General Fund balance from 15% to 25% of budgeted expenses.
In bonding action, the Council approved $15 million in Public Improvement Sales Tax Refunding Bonds. Refunding bonds typically replace older debt to change interest rates or payment schedules, though the minutes do not specify the savings.
The Council authorized an agreement with Red River FC for soccer field use at Tinsley Athletic Complex and approved the donation of 11 Motorola radios and equipment to Webster Parish Fire Protection District 8.
Administrative Council — June 25 (agenda only)
The Administrative Council was scheduled to review demolition updates for dilapidated structures at three addresses: 2638 Barbara Street, 500 Hall Street, and 709 McDade Street. Hearings were also set to review removal of structures at 632 Joannes Street and 4611 Sullivan Street.
The agenda included approval of the Administrative Council calendar for the remainder of 2026 and approval of minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.
Board of Adjustment — June 29 (agenda only)
The Board of Adjustment was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by Jack and Jennifer Fleming to increase a side yard privacy fence from 7 to 8 feet at 1910 Shady Grove Drive. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the April 30, 2026 regular meeting and workshop. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
The City Council meets July 7 with several consequential items on the agenda, including final readings for $33,800 in additional Streets and Drainage Fund money for an emergency amendment and $300,000 for the SD2505 Benton Road Street Repairs Project. Public hearings are scheduled for those funding items.
New business includes a rezoning request for 0.07 acres at 2290 Benton Road from R-LD to B-1 for a chiropractic office, a cooperative endeavor with GOHSEP for FEMA Flood Mitigation tied to a Drainage Master Plan, and annexation of 1.233 acres north of Tiburon Street and east of Swan Lake Road. The agenda also lists a road widening agreement with Lakewood Villas Development and creation of two public utilities positions. No votes have yet been taken on these items.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Infrastructure Capital Fund approved; $300K Benton Road repair vote ahead
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