Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell (arrived at 3:20). 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of February 7, 2000 and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Shyne. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Burrell. 1.

Communications from Council Members. Councilman Shyne: I had some comments that I wanted to make about a news article that was in the Shreveport "Times" over the weekend. It was an article that was written by Councilman Burrell and I really was hoping that he would be here before I made any statements of it, on this particular article. Councilman Serio: You want to hold that until he arrives? Councilman Shyne: Okay, I wait. Councilman Serio: Why don't you hold that and we'll work on that at the end of the meeting.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: One thing, we were recognized over the past month or so, the 1998 Mens Industrial Slow Pitch National Championship Tournament, the Mens Class B and the Womens Class D Softball Tournaments were held in Shreveport. They've also landed contracts for the 2000 Womens Class C, the 2001 Boys Under 16 to 2000 Boys 18 and Under and the 2001 Womens Classic Slow Pitch Softball Championship Tournaments are coming to town. We've had some real hustlers out there and Gary has them all assembled here today, all the way from the Department Head Gary to Glen, Ron is there, Oscar Smith, Ike Wheeler who I believe is fixing to retire-is that true. Ike. Councilman Shyne: In about four years, Mr. Mayor. Mayor Hightower: Sammye Courtney, Milt Mcgaw, Charlie Hill, and Dutch Vanderboom are all with us today and certainly we want to give special recognition to those individuals. Sammye has 32 years of service with the City and is fixing to retire along with Ike who has 27 years of service with the City, so congratulations to both of you guys and we appreciate the good work that you've done over the past 27 and 32 years, respectively. Gary congratulations to you and your department.

Mr. Norman: We just wanted to give the opportunity to recognize the guys that actually come out and do the work. I know a lot of times those of us at department head level and above get the credit for the work or the successes that we have but these awards are not just given to everybody and is indicative of a lot of hard work that was put forth by all of the guys that are standing behind me here-everybody from Charlie Hill who keeps the fields to Milt in the back that does the scheduling and the statistics for it, Sammye Courtney who has been a mainstay in our office. Ike's input is just invaluable to us from the standpoint that these are guys that has the connections with the ASA that helps us to be able to get the tournaments. Ron Morro handles the money for us, which is a very important part of it, to handle it so that we know where we stand and what we've made off of the tournament. Each of these individuals, Dutch Vanderboom, we've got Oscar Smith, Patrick Wesley, my Assistant Director, Glen Evans. I think we've covered everybody, but these are the guys that have really worked hard to allow us to be able to achieve what we've achieved and we certainly want them to get their due credits, especially warrant this today. Sammye is going to be leaving us here, I think she said within five days, she has been counting the days down and for those of ya'll that have dealt with SPAR over the last 30 years or more know Sammye and certainly is going to be hard to replace Sammye because she has a wealth of knowledge that she is going to take with her and we certainly are going to miss her. But we do want to say thanks for the years of service that she has put in. Ike is leaving us before to long and certainly, Ike is also been a wealth of information and we are going to continue a relationship with him. He is our connection with ASA to help us to continue to get these tournaments and these tournaments are more than just a softball tournament. It is economic development that brings people to town. They stay for a week at a time, bring their families, and spend a lot of money and we certainly want to continue to have that relationship. So, I would like to say thanks, especially to Ike and Sammye for their years of service.

Councilman Shyne: Gary just before you go to your seat, you can look around and you probably see about 200 years of experience in Parks and Recreation. 'Cause Sammye looks like a high school cheerleader and it seems like she might be leaving to go to college. Ike has done a fantastic job and Ike I've told you this in private and lunch meetings and even out on the field officiating when I was an official. Ike, you've done an excellent job for the City of Shreveport. I don't know how we could ever thank you or pay you for what you've done for the good publicity that you've brought to our City. I hope that you decide to kind of stay around and I know Gary is a genius, but you might be able to advise him some times from time-to-time. And I see Dutch there and Mr. Mayor in case you don't know it, Dutch was around for a long, long time and Dutch it is good to see you. You are looking well. Just hang in there with Ike, make him take you to lunch from time-to-time and you will be around for years to come. Gary I was out at a program, I believe Thursday night, a therapeutic program. Mr. Mayor it was an excellent program. To be truthful with you, I did not realize that we had that kind of program here in our city, therapeutic recreation, where they reach out and touch hundreds of kids and grown people too, who are not able to participate in the regular SPAR Program. Gary, that is excellent. I take my hat off to you. The little lady and maybe I'm using the wrong word saying little lady but Melanie Rogers had an excellent and she works in your district Tom--Councilman Carmody: Yeah, going to see her tonight. Councilman Shyne: I don't mean to take anything from you, but she had an excellent program. Mr. Mayor, I kind of represented the Mayor's Office and the Council. I had two wigs. I had a Keith Hightower wig that I put on and then when I pulled that off, I put on a Roy Burrell wig and kind of took--Councilman Burrell: You mean, Councilman Serio. Councilman Shyne: . . . kind of played the role of the Mayor and the Council. And Gary, again, excellent program, keep it going. I hope we are putting enough funds into it because that segment of our community need to be involved in a recreation program; thank ya'll very much. Sammye, lots of luck. Ike, I'm going to throw you one too; lots of luck.

Councilman Burrell: I too want to commend SPAR on their efforts, especially as it relates to the ASA Softball Tournament. But in addition to that, all of the work that you've done to help us as part of the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation to put their tournament on, their softball tournament every year. This tournament has grown as you know to be one of the largest softball tournaments in the south, in all of the south, bringing into Shreveport over 4,000 players. Now that's a lot of players without family or anything like that. You all have been excellent. We've been rained out almost every year, but I understand ya'll got a remedy for that this year, which is good; so, again I want to thank all of you. Mr. Norman: Thank you.

Councilman Serio: Again, congratulations Gary for the fine work and of course to the Administration, Mr. Mayor, it is a good reflection on the City as well.

I think Mr. Burrell you walked in. You have a couple of items you would like to have added to the agenda.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to suspend the rules again to add I know at least one item here, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to add Resolution No. 41 of 2000 to the agenda. It has to do with the Sheraton property on Greenwood Road that we are all supporting and try to at least get re-done or torn down. It has been a thorn long enough, seconded by Councilman Carmody to add the resolution to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

Public Hearing: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: Motion by Councilman Shyne to appoint Rick Holland III to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Dale Sibley to the Downtown Development Authority, seconded by Councilman Huckaby. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Shyne. 6. Absent: Councilman Burrell. 1.

Motion by Councilman Shyne to suspend the rules to add legislation to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Carmody. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Shyne. 6. Absent: Councilman Burrell. 1.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody to add Resolution Nos. 38, 39, and 40 of 2000 and Ordinance No. 35 of 2000 to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None (Councilman Burrell arrived).

The Council considered the CONSENT AGENDA legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart for Introduction of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to March 14, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Shyne. 6. Absent: Councilman Burrell. 1.

• Resolution No. 36 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Resolution No. 37 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Burrell seconded by Councilman Spigener for Adoption of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE CONVENTION HALL TO ALLOW THE SHREVEPORT AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL HAMFEST AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: Councilman Huckaby

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Amateur Radio Association will hold its annual hamfest on August 12, 2000 in the Convention Hall for Ark-La-Tex radio operators; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Amateur Radio Association is a nonprofit organization whose members provide emergency communications for the Caddo Bossier Office of Emergency Preparedness as well as other civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Amateur Radio Association sponsors learning forums and administers the FCC required test to obtain an amateur radio license at the hamfest; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose of the City to waive the entire building rental fees for the use of the Convention Hall for the Shreveport Amateur Radio Association's annual hamfest to be held on August 12, 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall to allow The Shreveport Amateur Radio Association to hold its annual hamfest on August 12, 2000 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY, THREE POLICE VEHICLES TO THE VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City desires to donate surplus police vehicles to another political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, the Village of Pleasant Hill, whose functions and responsibilities include public safety, which serves a public purpose and renders a public service; and

WHEREAS, Article VII Section 14 (E) of the Louisiana Constitution as amended, L.S.A. R.S. 38:2320, and the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-292 and Section 26-53 provide for the donation of surplus property between political subdivisions whose functions include public safety and whereas this donation serves a public purpose: and

WHEREAS, the Village of Pleasant Hill has agreed to accept all responsibilities, financial obligation and liability associated with the acceptance of the donation of the surplus Shreveport police vehicle in question; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport police vehicles to be donated, are more particularly described as :

1) Unit No. 1741, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN # 2FACP71W9PX165454, Condition Poor, Value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book) Mileage 121,734,

2) Unit No.1406 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN # 2FALP71W2VX212269 Condition Poor. Value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book) Mileage 108,149 ,

3) Unit No. 1194 1985 Ford Truck VIN # 1FTDF15N4FLA83675 Condition Poor Value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book) Mileage 189,762 ; and

WHEREAS, the vehicles have been determined by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Shreveport to be surplus property; and

WHEREAS, the donation of these vehicles would serve a public purpose through its continued use for law enforcement functions in the Village of Pleasant Hill.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the police vehicles more particularly described above are declared surplus property of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Village of Pleasant Hill substantially in accordance with the donation agreement attached herewith.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY, THREE POLICE VEHICLES TO SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY CAMPUS , AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City desires to donate surplus police vehicles to another political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, Southern University Shreveport-Bossier City Campus , whose functions and responsibilities include public safety, which serves a public purpose and renders a public service; and

WHEREAS, Article VII Section 14 (E) of the Louisiana Constitution as amended, L.S.A. R.S. 38:2320, and the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-292 and Section 26-53 provide for the donation of surplus property between political subdivisions whose functions include public safety and whereas this donation serves a public purpose: and

WHEREAS, Southern University has agreed to accept all responsibilities, financial obligation and liability associated with the acceptance of the donation of the surplus Shreveport police vehicle in question; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport police vehicles to be donated, more particularly described as :

1) Unit No. 1114, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN # 2FALP71W1RX177228, condition described as poor, value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book) mileage

171,518

2) Unit No.1176 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN # 2FALP71W0SX169305 condition poor, value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book) mileage 154,666 ,

3) Unit No. 1142 1994 Ford Crown Victoria VIN # 2FALP71WXRX177230 condition poor value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book mileage 107,593 ; and

WHEREAS, the vehicles have been determined by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Shreveport to be surplus property; and

WHEREAS, the donation of this vehicle would serve a public purpose through its continued use for law enforcement functions at the Southern University Shreveport-Bossier City Campus.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the police vehicles more particularly described above are declared surplus property of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Southern University substantially in accordance with the donation agreement attached herewith.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ONE POLICE VEHICLE TO THE TOWN OF STONE WALL , AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City desires to donate a surplus police vehicle to another political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, the Town of Stonewall, whose functions and responsibilities include public safety, which serves a public purpose and renders a public service; and

WHEREAS, Article VII Section 14 (E) of the Louisiana Constitution as amended, L.S.A. R.S. 38:2320, and the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-292 and Section 26-53 provide for the donation of surplus property between political subdivisions whose functions include public safety and whereas this donation serves a public purpose: and

WHEREAS, Stonewall has agreed to accept all responsibilities, financial obligation and liability associated with the acceptance of the donation of the surplus Shreveport police vehicle in question; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport police vehicle to be donated, more particularly described as : unit No. 1542, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN # 2FALP71W5TX156597, condition described as poor, value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book) mileage 119,624; and

WHEREAS, the vehicle has been determined by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Shreveport to be surplus property; and

WHEREAS, the donation of this vehicle would serve a public purpose through its continued use for law enforcement functions in the Town of Stonewall.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the police vehicle more particularly described above is declared surplus property of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Town of Stonewall substantially in accordance with the donation agreement attached herewith.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ONE POLICE VEHICLE TO OIL CITY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City desires to donate a surplus police vehicle to another political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, Oil City, whose functions and responsibilities include public safety, which serves a public purpose and renders a public service; and

WHEREAS, Article VII Section 14 (E) of the Louisiana Constitution as amended, L.S.A. R.S. 38:2320, and the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-292 and Section 26-53 provide for the donation of surplus property between political subdivisions whose functions include public safety and whereas this donation serves a public purpose: and

WHEREAS, Oil City has agreed to accept all responsibilities, financial obligation and liability associated with the acceptance of the donation of the surplus Shreveport police vehicle in question; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport police vehicle to be donated, more particularly described as : unit No. 1193, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN # 2FALP71WXSX193935, condition described as poor, value 0 (determined by Kelly Blue Book) mileage 162,580; and

WHEREAS, the vehicle has been determined by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Shreveport to be surplus property; and

WHEREAS, the donation of this vehicle would serve a public purpose through its continued use for law enforcement functions in Oil City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the police vehicle more particularly described above is declared surplus property of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Oil City substantially in accordance with the donation agreement attached herewith.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION TO SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT SHREVEPORT THE USE OF ARTIFACTS LOCATED IN THE OLD GALILEE CHURCH BUILDING AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Huckaby

WHEREAS, Southern University Shreveport is establishing an archives/museum to display artifacts, information and paraphernalia regarding African-American history in Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, Professor Willie Burton has requested the use of certain artifacts from the old Galilee Church building located at 854 Williamson Street (Galilee) for display in Southern University's archives/museum because "Galilee Baptist Church was the first church that Dr. Martin Luther King spoke at in Shreveport ...(and) the church was also a pivotal force in the Civil Rights Movement."; and

WHEREAS, the display of artifacts from Galilee by Southern University Shreveport will be in the public interest and will serve a public purpose until the City of Shreveport decides on a permanent site for the artifacts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it authorizes the donation of the use of certain artifacts from the old Galilee church building to include pews and photographs for a period certain or until the artifacts are needed by the City of Shreveport its agent or designee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 96-C003, PARCEL NOS: P3-18 & T3-18, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Improvements, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-18 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T3-18 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P3-18, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T3-18, to be acquired as rental and used as a temporary construction servitude.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAKESHORE DR. EXTENSION WIDENING, PROJECT NO: 89-C021, PARCEL NO: P-15, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Lakeshore Dr. Extension Widening, Project No: 89-C021; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-15 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-15, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAKESHORE DR. EXTENSION WIDENING, PROJECT NO: 89-C021, PARCEL NO: T-18, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Lakeshore Dr. Extension Widening, Project No: 89-C021; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental of the property comprising Parcel No: T-18 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: T-18, to be acquired in rental as a temporary construction servitude for the construction of this project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAKESHORE DR. EXTENSION WIDENING, PROJECT NO: 89-C021, PARCEL NOS: P-41 & T-41, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Lakeshore Dr. Extension Widening, Project No: 89-C021; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-41 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T-41 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-41, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T-41, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAKESHORE DR. EXTENSION WIDENING, PROJECT NO: 89-C021, PARCEL NOS: P-42 & T-42, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Lakeshore Dr. Extension Widening, Project No: 89-C021; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-42 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T-42 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-42, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T-42, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAKESHORE DR. EXTENSION WIDENING, PROJECT NO: 89-C021, PARCEL NOS: P-44 & T-44, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Lakeshore Dr. Extension Widening, Project No: 89-C021; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-44 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T-44 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-44, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T-44, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Mr. Thompson: Since we did not have an official meeting on Thursday, there were a number of resolutions that needed to be added today. The rules would have to be suspended to do that, and you may want to do that at the beginning of the meeting.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRES ONLY ONE READING

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No 19 of 2000: Resolution stating City of Shreveport's endorsement of Wal* Mart Stores East, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Spigener: I suppose we need a motion first, however, before we have discussion. Here again, I think I'm going to ask for a postponement on this.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne to postpone the resolution until the March 14, 2000 meeting.

Councilman Burrell: On this, especially businesses that participate in the enterprise zone, not specifically Wal*Mart, we've all had a number of businesses in our district taken advantage of this program.

Some years back, I guess about four years back, I questioned this very same situation. I believe it had to do with Pennzoil at the time where I asked the Administration to find out whether or not-no, what measure were they taking to see if these companies fulfill the obligations that was put forth by this piece of legislation. And as I recall and the Mayor may have somebody from the Community Development to explain it again, that they did not have a way particular to monitor this. And I asked what did the state do to monitor this, since this is a state piece of legislation that was authorized so that companies could take advantage of tax incentives and so on. And it was my understanding at that time from four years ago when Wendell Hughey was here and also the young lady, Marqee' Washington if I remember, said that the state only had two people there in that department to review all of the enterprise zone applications throughout the state. They also as I can remember, stated that these applications were not monitored that well.

And I'm really concerned too that under the guidelines of this enterprise zone program it is my understanding that the companies get tax breaks if at least 35% of the--well, 35% of their employees must come from an area that contains individuals that are hard to place, unemployed, underemployed--am I correct, there may be one other criteria. Councilman Spigener: I think that it is that those employees live in an area that has been declared an enterprise zone.

Councilman Burrell: I know that there was something to that effect and I think that this is very, very crucial. And I know that Wal*Mart in particular, I have one in my district and it just happened to be built in an enterprise zone area. And I know many of the employees that they do employ are either underemployed or unemployed because a lot of the persons that they do employ are either minimum wage employees or those that may have been misplaced or they are waiting to get employment somewhere. So, from that standpoint, I think of all the companies that we have awarded this type of standings for or enterprise zone application for, then they would be one of the ones that has met that criteria so I want us to strongly consider that.

Councilman Spigener: Councilman Burrell, I understand where you are coming from and I too have investigated the criteria and that kind of thing. Basically my reason for asking for postponement today is that there have been some questions from some of the Council members concerning the criteria and I don't know that there is any criteria that spells out the type of businesses, if they have to be manufacturing. I believe if I understand correctly, this may be the first retailer that we had to come for this enterprise zone--Councilman Burrell: I don't think so. Councilman Spigener: So that, to be honest with you, I am probably personally ready to vote on this, that I thought since we do have some Council members that don't quite have all of their questions answered and would like to ask more questions, that maybe we could postpone it but and maybe we may be wrong about the retailers. I know that this is an incentive that our economic developers use to sell our city and our state and I think we do need to be fair, whatever that is, to all people who apply for this and you are exactly right, they don't have to have their business located in an enterprise zone, because I guess the enterprise zones are just open now to wherever they can be located as long as they employ a certain percentage of people who come from what is designated an enterprise zone. So, if a majority of the Council have their questions answered and would like to vote, I mean, I don't mind to. . .

Councilman Burrell: No, the reason why I brought it up Councilwoman Spigener, I agree with you. We need to be better educated on this. But I know when it was addressed at that time and some of the Council members who are here now was there at that time, it was such an important issue to me, personally, as a new Council member at that time to find out more about who can take advantage of it and whether or not they were fulfilling the letter of the law associated with this enterprise zone designation because it allowed these companies to get a lot of sales taxes back. I was just saying Pennzoil, that was before Joe came back on the Council, they did about a $200 million dollar expansion and many of those dollars associated with the material that they bought was donated back to that company, but we weren't sure whether or not the employee base that they were hiring actually came from an area that was an enterprise zone area or another area of another sort; so, that was the only issue there.

Councilman Spigener: My concern is that even that we have criteria set for the Council, I guess and maybe this is not possible that we deal with each entity who comes before us in the same manner. And in my opinion, should not have to be a decision that we make if the criteria is met. And of course if there is not much monitoring from the state, I don't know how we really know that, but nevertheless, if the Council is ready to vote, well, that's fine with me.

Councilman Shyne: I'm one of those Councilmen, Mr. Burrell who was a little uncomfortable with it. Now 'cause I want you to understand now, you and I differ on this and this is not a sell-out on my part. Councilman Burrell: I don't differ with you on this, I agree with Councilwoman Spigener, unless you differ with her. Councilman Shyne: I think I seconded it and I just want it to be known that I was one of those that talk with her earlier and told her that I was a little a little--I wish we could postpone it and take a few more weeks to look at; so, if you. . . . Councilman Burrell: I agree with that, I don't have a problem. Councilman Shyne: I'm very appreciative that you and I are on the same team. Councilman Burrell: I'm not going to say that; just kidding.

Councilman Serio: I think what we lose sight of is that actually in business, the retailers are one of the largest tax collection arms of the city of Shreveport. They are the sales tax collection for the city and the state but the retailers actually provide a service to the city and the state of collecting first hand, a lot of money, a lot of money that comes through the coffers of the city, the state, as well as the parish. I think there is a motion on the floor to postpone this for two weeks.

Motion to postpone approved by the following vote: Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION BY THE MAYOR OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE CROSS LAKE WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECT, PHASE 2 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, in 1996 the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality selected Shreveport's Cross Lake Watershed Protection Project to receive grant funding under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, designated to assist with management of "nonpoint source" water pollution; and,

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has approved funding in the amount of $145,000 for Phase 2 of the Cross Lake Watershed Protection Project, provided that the City agrees to pay $70,000 in matching funds; and,

WHEREAS, in order to receive the funding for Phase 2 of the Cross Lake Watershed Protection Project the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality requested that the cooperative agreement be executed and delivered to the department during the week of January 24, 2000, and, accordingly, Mayor Keith Hightower executed the agreement on January 24, 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the execution by Mayor Keith Hightower of the cooperative agreement between the City of Shreveport and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for Phase 2 of the Cross Lake Watershed Protection Project is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $70,000 for this purpose is hereby authorized, as set forth in the copy of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on January 28, 2000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that monies for the City's matching obligation shall come from the operating budget of the Department of Operational Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 27 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Ogden Entertainment for Management, Operation, and Pre-opening Services for the proposed Shreveport Convention Center and related facilities and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 27 of 2000 Relative to Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with Ogden Entertainment

By: Councilman Carmody

Amend the resolution as follows:

On page 1 at the end of the third paragraph delete the period, substitute a comma, and add the following:

"substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on February 22, 2000, and which shall remain on file in the office of the clerk of council at least seven days before final adoption of this resolution."

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne to postpone the resolution as amended until the March 14, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation intends to submit an application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant in the amount of $100,000.00; and

WHEREAS, if approved, the grant funds will be used to provide lighting at the Cargill Park soccer fields.

WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes the City to submit the application for the grant and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to complete the application process.

NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation is authorized to submit an application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant in the amount of $100,000.00 to the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorize to execute all documents required for submission of the grant application.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution authorizes only the submission of the grant application. If the grant application is approved, further Council action shall be required for the consideration of all grant requirements and conditions and for approval to execute the contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, and applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHREVEPORT CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT, INDEX CODE NO. 400572, PARCEL NO: P-4, 5 & 6, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Shreveport Convention Center Project, Index Code No. 400572; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-4, 5 &6 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-4, 5 & 6, to be acquired in fee title.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion Councilman Burrell seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation intends to submit an application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to fund the purchase of property to expand C. Bickham Dickson Park;

WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes the City to submit the application for the grant and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to complete the application process.

NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation is authorized to submit an application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to fund the purchase of property for expansion of C. Bickham Dickson Park to the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorize to execute all documents required for submission of the grant application.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution authorizes only the submission of the grant application. If the grant application is approved, further Council action shall be required for the consideration of all grant requirements and conditions and for approval to execute the contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, and applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion Councilman Burrell seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO REVIEW THE PROVISIONS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER 38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT; TO REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Burrell

WHEREAS, Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances styled, "Housing and Property Standards", was enacted because of the following legislative findings of fact:

There exists in the city structures used for human habitation and nonresidential purposes that are substandard in structure and maintenance. Many of these structures, because of their condition, are havens for criminal activity and contribute to neighborhood decay. In the absence of corrective measures, the neighborhoods where these structures are located will experience a deterioration of social values, a curtailment of investment and tax revenue, an increase in criminal activity and an impairment of economic values; and

WHEREAS, the conditions described in these legislative finding of fact exist today; and

WHEREAS, the property located at 3880 Greenwood Road (the site of the old Sheraton Hotel) has been vacant and dilapidated for many years. Citizens, neighborhood organizations and business organizations have complained for years about the property's negative aesthetic and economic impact on the community; and parents and school officials have complained and continue to complain that the property is a nuisance: it is dangerous or potentially dangerous to human life, especially children who attend the school adjacent to this property; and

WHEREAS, although Chapter 38 was enacted to eliminate substandard structures and nuisances, several administrations have been unable to force the owner to repair or remove the substandard structures at 3880 Greenwood Road, and the City has been unable or unwilling to remove these structures at the City's expense.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Shreveport is directed to review and investigate the case history of the property at 3880 Greenwood Road and other properties, with a view towards determining whether the provisions and administration of Chapter 38 are sufficient and effective in the elimination of substandard structures in Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer shall propose necessary legislative and administrative changes to Chapter 38 and the Housing and Property Standards Program, and shall report his findings and recommendations to the Council on or before March 14, 2000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion Councilman Burrell seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION:

1. Resolution No. 40 of 2000: A resolution making certain findings and amending a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 11, 1999, with respect to and authorizing the Mayor to accept bids with respect to the issuance of not to exceed $30,000,000 of Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds (City of Shreveport/independence Stadium Project), Series 2000, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of Council to do all things necessary to effectuate this resolution and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell. Ms. Lee: It is for Introduction, sir.

Mr. Antee: I believe that resolution is actually amending a prior resolution and would be available for passage today and due to the fact that the bonds need to be sold prior to the next Council meeting, we would ask the Council to go ahead and act upon that resolution. Our other option is to go ahead and act upon the resolution that was passed in November which would require us to sell the bonds at some where around 6.25% today whereas if this resolution is authorized, then we would be able to sell the bonds on a variable rate at an interest rate of somewhere around 3.50 to 4%. It would save the taxpayers about a half a million dollars a year by not locking it in at the 6.25% rate (Councilman Burrell: So move, Mr. Chairman.)

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Antee, I did note that on page 2 under Section 1 of the resolution, it does say that the bonds shall bear an average fixed interest rate not to exceed 7% per annum or a variable rate not to exceed 15% per annum. My question, I guess is, it's the Administration's position that locking in t 6.25% is going to be more expensive than apparently the limiting the interest rate to escalate to 15% per annum? Mr. Antee: That's correct. We do have Bond Counsel here that can (inaudible) to you. Basically the 10 year average on the variable rate has been about 3.8 or 3.9% so, I would defer to Mr. Scott Crawford, the Bond Counsel on this particular bonding to address that. Mr. Crawford: We are required to put a ceiling, an interest rate comp on variable rate issuances. We don't anticipate allowing the rate to go that high. We can fix within 30-days of the fix rate at any time.

Councilman Carmody: is there an associated cost with fixing the rate? Mr. Crawford: It would be approximately $30,000 that the underwriters would charge to fix the rate in addition to the funds already paid. Councilman Carmody: And that would be a one time cost incurred at the time that we fix it, there are no other associated costs in between that time? Mr. Crawford: That's correct.

Councilman Serio: The cost savings would be what? Mr. Crawford: The cost savings currently would be about a half a million dollars per year if you went with a floating rate based on today's rate average of about 3.95%. Councilman Serio: So, basically, you have to park at $30,000 to save a half of a million? Mr. Crawford: Yes, sir. Mr. Antee: On an annual basis, that's a half a million---Mr. Crawford: Per year. It would be if that scenario were taken out, the entire length of the bonds if you stayed at a variable rate, you would save somewhere around $10 million over fixing 6.2% today.

Councilman Serio: There has been a lot of fluctuation in the market over the last several weeks. Your anticipation of the market by the summer or next year is going to be where? Mr. Crawford: Well, based on the experts, not my estimation, but based on what the experts are saying, we think the rates are going to peak somewhere below 7% this year. Councilman Serio: And do you think there is a bottom on it somewhere? Mr. Crawford: I hope so.

Mr. Thompson: Why couldn't we keep the variable at 7% rather than at 15%? Mr. Crawford: Well, you've got to be able to--the rate can move so fast up and down, you've got to have room at the top for it to move otherwise you'd be restricted on the kind of issuance that any underwriter would be willing to do. Mr. Antee: I think, Mr. Thompson, I think that that rate is set by state law as to what has to be provided in there.

Mr. Thompson: So, then we could fix it at above 7% at 8%, 9,% or something more than 7% when we fix it in and lock it in, is that what we are saying? Mr. Antee: Sure you could but you wouldn't want to do that because your variable rate will always be lower than what the rate is that you would fix it at that time. Mr. Crawford: You couldn't fix it above 7 without another resolution from the Council and if the rates started to spike, as I said before, we could lock into a rate within 30-days. And if you will look at the historic performance of a 30-year bond which is the way we track municipal rates, you haven't had any kind of aberrations like that in the last 10 years. You would have to have a 200 basis points spike to get the to the point on a variable rate basis where you are on a fixed rate basis now. In other words, your treasures would have to be on a 30-year basis somewhere--to get the floating 6.2? (Unidentified Representative): Floating at 6.2, your 30-year rates would be 8 or 8.5. Mr. Crawford: Whereas today you are about 6.112. That would be a tremendous winning just to get you to where your fix rate is today, so if that were to happen you could make the election at that time to lock in, if you wanted to.

Mr. Thompson: The other issue is a legal issue as to whether or not the Council has the authority to adopt this today and you might want to ask the City Attorney to address that. Ms. Glass: I talked to Mr. Lafitte and he is welcome to add anything, but basically that comment would be based on Section 4.17 of the City Charter which requires that any resolution authorizing the making of a contract, remain on file for at least one week before final passage and be published. We feel like that although there was a previous resolution generally authorizing this deal, going to the 15% interest rate, authority is outside the scope of what you previously authorized; therefore, it is an additional authority to make a contract. We just felt like Council needed to take that into consideration.

Mr. Crawford: If I may just add a comment, the size of the transaction is still $30 million dollars. The only thing you are talking about is shifting money that you would have otherwise paid in interest over to principal at this point. You are not changing the size of the deal at all.

Mayor Hightower: I think what Mr. Crawford says is exactly right. We are not talking about going over the $30 million. What we are talking about is, giving us more spendable dollars by going to the variable vote. So we are not asking the Council to, by going to 15% to spend more money, the cap is still $30. And Julie, unless you can tell us how that changes, we are just talking about do we pay in interest or do we receive it in principal to go to the project; so, we are not exceeding the $30 million dollar cap. This works to our advantage, not our disadvantage and I could understand that if there wasn't a cap on the total dollars. Ms. Glass: I understand what you are saying Mr. Mayor, but what I'm basing what I said on is the language in the previous resolution that says that the bonds shall bear interest at an average interest rate not to exceed 7% per annum. And if we were not changing anything, I'm not sure why would need an additional resolution?

Mr. Antee: That was discussed as to whether or not one was actually needed because the term average of 7%. And if you average it out, starting out at 3.94 which is a 10-year average and I think it is actually less than that right now, then you wouldn't necessarily have to. But in order to lay everything out and keep the Council informed, I think the decision was made to make sure, was to bring it back to the Council and also, if you are concerned with Section 2 of the resolution authorizing a contract, that language is not necessary because it was in the original one and all we are doing is amending the percentage rate from 7 to 15 so that it would be in accordance with state law.

Ms. Glass: I don't know what else to say other than what I have already said. To me, I'm reading the previous resolution that's containing that limitation and this resolution as going in excess of that. I think the Council is just going to have to make determination how they think the facts fit what we've told you is the City Charter provision. Is it authorizing, is it additional authority to make a contract.

Councilman Serio: So what you are telling me Ms. Glass, we need a lawyer to anticipate or to explain what the lawyers have just said. Councilman Shyne: I saw a hand out in the audience. Larry English's had went up and I think he might need a little extra city work. Have you been getting anything out of the city, Larry? Mr. English: None, Mr. Shyne. Councilman Shyne: This might be an opportunity for you.

Mr. Antee: To bring the Council up-to-date as to what has transpired and why we brought the resolution back. This was originally adopted and accepted by the Council unanimously back in November. At that time, we had two major bond issues to go out. The $87 million dollars for the Convention Center and then the $25 million for the Stadium. The Stadium bonds were ready to go. We made the decision to hold off on those because of the Convention Center bonds which were three times the amount. It is not good, and Mr. Crawford can correct me if I'm wrong, but it is not good for a city our size to dump more than $100 million dollar out on the market within 3 to 4 weeks difference from each other. Had the bonds been sold at that time, they would have had somewhere around the 5.5% rate. We went ahead and did the Convention Center bonds since it was three times as much and sold those and those came in at 5.51%. We wanted to wait so that we didn't dump over $100 million dollars on the market at the same time. In the meantime, the interest rates went up. We were watching it and watching it and until we got the time to where we have to the money to start paying for the stadium construction. It was hoping that the rates would come back down and we could lock it back in; that hasn't happened, probably won't happen anytime soon. So we are faced with the option of going ahead and locking them in so that we can get the money and pay for the work that's being done and then would have to lock it in at today's rate of 6.25 or we could go ahead and sell them and lock them in on March 10 with the variable rate with an interest rate of 3.94.

I realize what Ms. Glass is saying, I disagree with what she is saying in that we are not changing anything other than making an amendment to a not to exceed number and that number is not in making a contract to borrow more or less money, it is not to exceed the interest rate. If you wanted to read the term of the resolution, not to exceed an average of 7% into the last resolution, then you are still within that but the state law requires on a ,variable that it has to be, you have to stay the maximum of 15%. So it is going to cost the city a half a million dollars on an annual basis in terms of debt service and that'll be nothing but interest that's paid. And that kind of brings the Council up to date on the history and why we are here today asking for ya'll to pass this resolution.

Councilman Carmody: Maybe the Bond Counsel can answer this for me. What would have been the detriment to the City of Shreveport to go ahead and lock in and sell those bonds at a 5.5% rate last year? I heard the CAO say that it wouldn't behoove a city our size to put that much money, $100 million out on the market. Mr. Crawford: Well, the Financial Advisors advised against putting another $30 million dollars, up to $30 million dollars out in the market at the same time you are issuing GOB bonds. I've got to correct Mr. Antee though, if we had of sold in November, those bonds would have sold at 5.8. The GO ones were for a 5.5 but that is a different credit. As you and I discussed at the previous meeting, Councilman Carmody, this is a different revenue stream, a different sort of a pledge, so the rate would not be as good as a G.O. unless we went to a vote of the people, we couldn't get a 5.5 at that time we would have been able to get a 5.8. And 5.8 is approaching beyond what the city has projected it needed to spend based on that revenue stream, but 5.8 was starting to look like you weren't going to have enough money to spend, so that is why we were watching the rates. In addition to that, when the Bond Counsel set your date to sell, the $87 million dollars in bonds on the Convention Center, we decided that in conjunction with your Financial Advisor, that it would not be recommended to put $120 million dollars on the street at the same time. It just not a good policy. I think it would have affected your rate on the Convention Center deal if we had of done that, adversely.

Councilman Carmody: So the determent would have been to both deals? Mr. Crawford: To both deals. Councilman Carmody: As you saw it. Mr. Crawford: Yes, sir.

Councilman Stewart: Do you have a response to Mr. Antee's comments that would alter your opinion? Ms. Glass: No, not really. I think this is something that there are different arguments on it. I don't know that anyone can give you an absolutely perfect answer short of getting a court decision on it. There is not really anything else I could tell you. Councilman Stewart: Well you are the Council's representative here, then your suggestion would be to postpone? Ms. Glass: Yes. Councilman Stewart: And if we were to consider postponement, could we address a vote prior to the next Council meeting? Ms. Glass: Yes, I think the charter provision is that it has to be on file with the Clerk of Council one week before final passage and has to have been advertised. Councilman Stewart: So our closest date in the future if we followed your suggestions, would be what date? Ms. Glass: Whenever the Clerk can get it advertised and then one week from that date. Mr. Thompson: We don't know that we can get it advertised tomorrow. It might be Thursday before we could get it advertised. Councilman Stewart: That date then would be one week from Thursday. Mr. Thompson: Yes. Councilman Stewart: The date, please, for the record. Mr. Dark: March 2.

Councilman Stewart: Mr. Antee, I think you posed a question to Counsel, would you restate the question. Mr. Antee: My question was, would that give us enough time. I know we are looking to sell the bonds on March 10 or thereabout. Mr. Crawford: If we've got to wait until, if it is the Council's wishes that the resolution not become effective until March 2 then whatever we do is triggered from March 2 forward and you are probably looking at about two weeks from March 2 to be. . . . Mr. Antee : Would that inhibit the LCDA from going ahead and acting on it on Thursday? Mr. Crawford: No.

Councilman Stewart: Mr. Crawford, if we were to follow Ms. Glass' suggestions and given the scenario we just been presented to which you responded, what disadvantages would the city incur by the Council postponing for that period, in your opinion? Mr. Crawford: I really don't see a fractional disadvantage to it, other than the fact that you just delay getting your money. Councilman Stewart: Thank you very much.

Councilman Serio: I think at this point, we have to make the a decision whether to postpone or to vote this up. Do I hear a motion? Councilman Burrell: I think there is a motion on the floor. Councilman Serio: I got a motion from Mr. Burrell. Was that was a motion for postponement? Councilman Burrell: No, I will withdraw that if there is a motion. . . Mr. Antee: It was actually on the agenda not to be adopted prior to March 14. If there needs to be a motion and I'll defer to the Council whether or not there needs to be a motion to adopt it on March 2 rather than the 14. Councilman Shyne: Maybe where the confusion came in, I think Councilman Burrell made the motion and it was to lay over, am I right? Ms. Glass: I think what happened was the Clerk was reading the resolutions that are on introduction. So if it had just continued with her reading it being on Introduction, that would be all you would need to do. Councilman Shyne: See, his motion to approve it was out of the place at that particular point. Councilman Burrell: Lets get a clarification on that because is it appropriate at this time to withdraw and if you withdaw the motion, then what? Ms. Lee: To withdraw your motion and we will continue with the Introduction of Ordinances and that will remain on Introduction. Councilman Burrell: Okay, I'm easy. Councilman Serio: It appears what we need to have is a special called meeting for this one piece of legislation one day next week, the later part of next week, is that correct next Thursday or Friday.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 28 of 2000: An ordinance amending the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

• Ordinance No. 29 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to Benefits and Retirement and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 30 of 2000: An ordinance to repeal Chapter 18, Sections 18-144, 18-145 and 18-146 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport and otherwise provided with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 31 of 2000: An ordinance to amend Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Subdivision Ordinance, by amending Section 82-26 to modify the definition of the term "subdivision" to be more consistent with state legislation, and by otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 32 of 2000: An ordinance to amend Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Subdivision Ordinance, by amending Section 82-27 to adding language consistent with state legislation regarding violations of the Subdivision Ordinance, and by otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 33 of 2000: An ordinance to amend Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Subdivision Ordinance, by amending Section 82-28 regarding administration and appeals of the Subdivision Ordinance, and by otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 34 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by razoring property located on the west side of Kingston Road, 675 feet south of Bellview Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District and B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District limited to "mini warehouses" only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 35 of 2000 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Shreveport relative to Public Assembly and Recreation fees and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for Introduction of the Resolution and Ordinance to lay over until the March 14, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart. Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

• Ordinance No. 11 of 2000: An ordinance authorizing the use of certain city-owned property by the Caddo Parish School Board and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on January 25, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

• Ordinance No. 24 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by razoring property located on the SW corner of Gravois Drive and Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business Park District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on January 25, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Shyne to postpone the ordinance until the March 14, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

• Ordinance No. 25 of 2000 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance amending the 2000 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on February 8, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Section 2, Appropriations, decrease Operating Reserve by $75,000 and appropriate $75,000 to Transfer to Capital Projects.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the amendment.

Councilman Serio: Can you give me us explanation of this? Councilman Huckaby: I don't understand the amendment, I didn't call for the amendment. Ms. Lee: Mr. Dark, is this your amendment? Mr. Dark: Yes ma'am it is. The discussion has been going on with Councilman Burrell regarding trying to put some non-CDBG money into the Redevelopment, into the land banking project; this is the way to do that. We are creating a project called Land banking that is going to be in the Capital Ordinance and the Riverfront fund is the best source I have for finding the money that the Mayor had agreed to provide for non-CDBG land purchases. Seventy-five Thousand is the part from Riverfront; its $500 from CDBG. There is just some situations where the restrictions that CDBG money have to go with those, it is useful to have some money without those strings, that is why we are doing it that way.

Councilman Burrell: And the CDBG money will be used to replace that money, is that correct? Mr. Dark: Actually this will be, as best I understand it, used for situations where the CDBG money can not be used.

Mr. Thompson: No. Mr. Dark: Is that not your understanding, Mr. Thompson? Mr. Thompson: A part of this will be a revolving fund. For instance, with CDBG funds, we are told that if the project is not going to start within one year, then you can't use CDBG funds. So, if a project is 13-months away but its in our interest to get the property now, the property would be purchased and then when CDBG funds could be used, when we are within that window then we would use those funds to replace the funds that are in the revolving account. So hopefully that would be, most of the time and the time that they would not be replaced would be few, we would hope.

Councilman Huckaby: Does this in any way, this amendment, does it affect the $30,000 appropriation that I originally asked for? Mr. Dark: No, sir, not at all.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

• Ordinance No. 26 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the south side of I-20, 1,850 feet west of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-A (SPI-2), Residence-Agriculture (Industrial Park Overlay) District to B-3-E (SPI-2), Community Business/Extended Use (Industrial Overlay) District limited to a "truck repair garage" only, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilman Burrell: Mr. Kirkland, did we have any opposition at all to this. This being on Westport, we don't have any, at this juncture, we definitely don't have any residential development along there, most all of it is commercial and much of it is industrial and I haven't gotten any calls on it, I just want to be sure. Mr. Kirkland: You've got a good picture of it, that was exactly the way was. The Board attached an E to it rather than the approval of the Industrial because there was some slight concern by one or two board members based on some neighborhood concern about some circulation traffic issues that it would not turn into some other heavier type of use that an industrial truck stop would allow. And so it was conditioned as an E-3-E and I think your assessment is exactly correct, there is no real reason to deny this, in fact we'd recommend you approve it.

Having passed first reading on February 8, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinances as amended follow:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY BY THE CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport through its Department of Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) owns and operates Cargill Park ("Cargill"); and

WHEREAS, SPAR was permitted the use of several football fields owned by the Caddo Parish School Board during SPAR's 1999-2000 football season; and

WHEREAS, to reciprocate for the use of the School Board's football fields, City desires to provide the use of several of softball baseball fields at Cargill for use by the C. E. Byrd High School Baseball Team; and

WHEREAS, the exchange in use of facilities is for a public purpose and is granted in accordance with the provisions of LSA-R. S. 33:4712.2 and the procedural provisions of LSA-R. S. 33:4712.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the City of Shreveport is authorized to grant a right to the Caddo Parish School Board for use of several softball fields at Cargill Park by the C. E. Byrd High School Baseball Team.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this right of use is granted for a period of two (2) years, more of less, terminating no later than December 31, 2001, subject to SPAR's continuing need for use of the School Board's football fields, and School Board's compliance with all terms and conditions contained in the attached contract.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents relative to this right of use.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

/s/Phil Serio, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson

ORDINANCE NO. 25 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET FOR RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of a previously adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2000 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, in order to fund implementation of a community outreach project, which will enrich and encourage residents in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood. This community outreach project will be administered by Southern University at Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 162 of 1999, the 2000 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund budget, as amended, is hereby amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Paragraph 2. Appropriations:

Decrease Operating Reserve by $30,000 and increase Other Charges by a like amount.

In Section 2, Appropriations, decrease Operating Reserve by $75,000 and appropriate $75,000 to Transfer to Capital Projects.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by paragraphs 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Ordinance No. 162 of 1999 are hereby re-enacted.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

/s/Phil Serio, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF I-20, 1,850 FEET WEST OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A (SPI-2), RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE (INDUSTRIAL PARK OVERLAY) DISTRICT TO B-3-E (SPI-2), COMMUNITY BUSINESS/EXTENDED USE (INDUSTRIAL PARK OVERLAY) DISTRICT LIMITED TO A "TRUCK REPAIR GARAGE" ONLY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lot 8, Flournoy Lands, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the south side of I-20, 1,850 feet west of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, be and the same is hereby changed from R-A (SPI-2), Residence-Agriculture (Industrial Park Overlay) District to B-3-E (SPI-2), Community Business/Extended Use (Industrial Park Overlay) District limited to a "truck repair garage" only.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulation:

1. Development to be in substantial accord with site plan dated January 19, 2000, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

/s/Phil Serio, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (the legislation remained tabled):

• Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)



• Resolution No. 142 of 1999: To request the Attorney General to provide an opinion on the following issue: Whether the Mayor can amend a concession agreement to add new buildings without introducing a new ordinance and advertising same. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)



• Ordinance No. 54 of 1999: Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.

CLERK'S REPORT: Letter of Appeal:

• BAC-126-99, MARY PATTERSON, 101 Allen Avenue; lounge operating to 2:30 a.m. (B/Stewart) (not to be considered prior to March 14)

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody and approved by the following vote: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

/s/Phil Serio, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council