COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Monty Walford at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2003, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Councilman Carmody led the Invocation.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, and Green and Jackson (3:03). 7. Absent: None.

Approve Minutes. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Green to approve the Administrative Conference Summary Minutes of September 8, 2003 and the Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2003. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, and Green. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Jackson. 1.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required By Law.

Mayor Hightower: Many of you know and especially Councilman Carmody being here on the last Council, but many years back ago, the Airport Authority undertook the Boeing Hanger project at the Airport and we took a loan from the state to build that hanger, initially. It was for Rockwell at the time. And then that was transferred to Boeing and then Boeing left and we were able to lease it to Continental, but there has always been a note due every single month at the State.

Well through some of our legislative education, through our Legislative Delegation and our lobbyist, several years ago we were able to find out that similar situations on loans had happened in other cities across the State and the loans had been subsequently been forgiven and dumped back into economic development.

So, we went to our Legislative Delegation and several of them are here today: Senator Bean and Billy Montgomery and some of the Airport Authority people, the Chairman Raymond Alley is here, and Roy Miller is here and along with Lindy and Bill Cooksey and Dick from the Chamber have all worked with us real hard in Baton Rouge for the past several years. And one year we couldn’t get it done, the next year there was another stumbling block and anyway, this pass session (long story, short) this group of people brought home essentially $4.5 million dollars to us in debt forgiveness from the State of Louisiana on that particular hanger so that we can now re-invest that in our new corporate partner that is going to employ up to 400 people at the Shreveport Regional Airport, in the name of Continental. It is their largest regional jet maintenance facility in the country, so we feel like we are on the cutting edge there. We feel like that we are the guys in the City that they are going to look to continue their growth pattern to set the standards to continue to be pioneers in the regional jet maintenance service.

I just wanted this group of guys to come down and some of the others that were involved, Representative Baylor is not here today, he was instrumental in helping us do that along with Cedric Glover, Hoppy Hopkins, Lydia Jackson, Jane Smith, Max Malone and I know Greg is not here (Greg don’t ever go anywhere but Pete Harris, every once in a while) but all of these guys were certainly instrumental and it took the whole delegation but some of these that have shown up today, were really leaders and pushers of the deal and I just wanted them to come down. We want to publicly and personally, Billy thank you and Roy, certainly thank you, Lydia thanks, and to all the staff from the Chamber and the Airport Authority and our staff at the Airport, we appreciate the help and it be a great, again, a great shot in the arm for the City of Shreveport to pump into Continental to keep them inspired and keep them going and keep them hiring people and employing our citizens at fair, better than average wages; so, again thank ya’ll very much.

Councilman Hogan: Mr. Mayor, I’d also like to recognize the Airport Authority on receiving, lately they had received a half million dollar grant and it is for marketing to some of the major airlines. Nod at me Roy. Am I correct on that? Is that right. And that was a big achievement. I’d like to recognize him for that. I sure do appreciate their work on that.

Councilman Gibson: Piggybacking off on what the Mayor had to say regarding our efforts from economic development. I’d just like to thank those involved, that the Mayor just recognized. Obviously when the Mayor came into office and obviously our State Delegation and our local people recognized years ago that the efforts regionally, as a team effort produced results and obviously this is a results oriented effort because of their regional approach taken. And from City Council perspective, we do appreciate our State Delegation working with our local business entities in the City of Shreveport to accomplish this.

While we are back on this particular item, I did have one question for the Administration regarding the Convention Center. I mean you are back onto that segment, if I am not mistaken.

Councilman Walford: We are.

Councilman Gibson: Back on September 8, there was some correspondence that Mr. Antee handed out and I’d like to have the Administration go back and give us an update. Because I had in my mind $74.5 million which was $70 million dollars that was still not or was available for construction and then we got a $4.5 million dollar settlement from, according to a Council amendment that you submitted to us, Amendment No. 3 to Ordinance No. 11 for $4.5 million dollars and then a $950,000 worth of Interest Earnings. But in this memo on September 8, it says that we have $79.8 million dollars for the project in Available Balance including the amount still encumbered to Whitaker. I guess my question is, what is encumbered still to Whitaker and then what is the real balance that we have available for this project, that is going to be available to the Convention Center?

Mr. Antee: I think the amount that is still encumbered to Whitaker is approximately $70 million. $4.5 million obviously from Safeco will, should be wired today or tomorrow or this week for sure which will go into the Convention Center fund. The rest is monies that have been in the fund but is designated for FF& E and other non-Whitaker related items that is part of the overall project.

Councilman Gibson: I guess the way, we did a reconciliation of that. I couldn’t ascertain that. Could we break that out separately in terms of the FF & E side of things?

Mr. Antee: Hey, we can get you the budget that includes FF & E as well as the contingency. Some of that money is contingency as well. I think $4.5, FF & E and I think close to $2 million contingency.

Councilman Gibson: Four and half million, approximately on F F & E?

Mr. Antee: I’ll get you the exact numbers.

Councilman Gibson: I think that is all the questions I had regarding that. Again, ya’ll gave this to us and we didn’t have a chance to review it. Over the last couple of weeks, I just wanted to clarify some of that information. I guess we are still on target? What is the bid date?

Mr. Antee: October 16.

Councilman Gibson: And I know you had handed out to us a list of plans that were handed out by the local plan distributor. How many currently, General Contractors do we have that have taken out plans?

Mr. Antee: I think there are seven General Contractors, I’m not sure how many subcontractors have picked up plans.

Councilman Walford: Before I move on, Senator Bean, Representative Jackson, Representative Montgomery, Mr. Alley, the mic is yours if any of you would like to make a comment. Certainly didn’t mean to pass you by.

Representative Montgomery: I just wanted to share with you all that the Authority—Roy Miller came to me earlier, earlier and talked about it and then we got back together and we got the staff to work it up and then that is sort of how this started. And then since it was in Ernest’s district, Ernest did the bill, and I just sort of want to share with you how this thing started. I happened to be the Chairman of the House (inaudible) and I thought that was something we needed to do.

To be honest, we pulled a little deal, Roy and I did, that not pay the note and then we’d compromise and pay the note if they’d forgive the rest of it. So, we wound up getting the note and all of it forgiven so we didn’t have to pay the note that month or that time, I think it is paid quarterly, annually. The note was paid annually so we go the note forgiven and the debt forgiven, but I give Roy and Raymond Alley credit for that and the Authority because they are the ones that sort of, with the Mayor and wanting to do that because that was a big deal and I thought we deserved to have a little back here. But I would like to Lydia to say something, she was involved in it too.

Representative Jackson: I just want you to know that, this was no small accomplishment considering the fiscal constraints that the state was facing this budget year. So, thanks to the leadership of Representative Baylor and a good legislative team we were able to at least slide this one through for Shreveport. Thank you for your help.

Councilman Walford: Thank you for ya’lls help.

Councilman Carmody: I don’t know that a motion was appropriate, but I did see the Mayor start and try to clap and I would have to say a standing ovation for people that brought back $4.5 million, is very appropriate.

Councilman Walford: I think that would be more than appropriate. Representative Baylor, that was because you were entering the Chambers, I am sure. Actually that was our way of saying thanks for what you all did and you are certainly welcome to speak.

Representative Baylor: All I want to say to this august, great body is, thank you for supporting us down in Baton Rouge. As you know, we are a Northwest Louisiana and we go down to Baton Rouge to support this area and without the leadership of the Mayor and the City Council, we could not have done anything at all. Again, it is a pleasure to be here and I’m just honored to be in your presence.

Councilman Walford: Representative Glover, welcome. Did you notice that when Representative Baylor walked in, everybody was applauding. We don’t know why.

Representative Glover: Obviously he is more popular down here than I am.

Councilman Jackson: You can get him to lobby for you.

Representative Glover: For obvious reasons.

Councilman Jackson: You need to get him to lobby for you.

Mayor Hightower: He brought $4.5 million. What do you have to offer?

Representative Glover: Just good government, I guess. Let me just first of all say it is a pleasure to be here. I want to join you all and the folks in the Airport giving proper recognition to the individual who is responsible for making this happen, and that is, my esteemed colleague, Representative Ernest Baylor. If it had not been for his commitment, his vision, his determination to make sure that this particular effort came together, was passed and signed into law then the opportunity to make sure that we not only kept this jobs here in Shreveport, will now come to fruition but the opportunity to bring even more jobs here would have passed along the way, as well. So while we all as probably has been mentioned, worked together collectively as a delegation to try and advance this area, I think that there are certain occasions where an individual stand out and distinguished themselves and certainly Representative Baylor has done that in this particular instance. So, while I join all of you all in recognizing the Delegation in general, I want to make sure that we understand that Ernest is the real hero in this whole thing. So, thank you all very much and I appreciate it and Jeff, appreciate you a lot.

Councilman Green: Again, I would just like to say, congratulations and thanks to all of you and you all are also welcome to stay the entire meeting.

Representative Glover: Having been here before. . . .

Councilman Walford: But it is different out there, than it is up here.

Representative Glover: It is kind like the paint dries a little bit longer, when you are watching it.

Councilman Carmody: It goes faster from your side.

Representative Glover: But I commend you all for your service, I appreciate it, and I think the City does so as well; so thank you.

Councilman Gibson: I just want to expand in terms of, obviously experience that we have within our delegation pays big dividends. There is no substitute for experience and you see that experience throughout this process and again, kudos to all of our team players especially, my good friend, State Representative Ernest Baylor. I know, he is always behind the scenes but again, I’ve heard him say, he brings home the bacon and I definitely know he puts his money where his mouth is.

Senator Bean: I didn’t have a hell of a lot to do with this project. I have been in and out of the hospital and as you may have known, I am not running again.

It was a big accomplishment, secured $4.5 million dollars; let me tell you. We had a lot of debt service retired this way, but it was smaller amounts and this particular hanger and these people is going to be a hell of an asset to Shreveport. And all of these people did work (inaudible) because they were out there dealing with that and if you ask them again, they will (inaudible) but thanks for inviting us here.

Councilman Walford: Senator, I’ll tell you what feels good. I have a business out near downtown Airport and as recently as yesterday, having someone who recently finished the Southern University Airplane and Powerplant mechanics course get hired at Express Jet. And, I can’t tell you how thrilled they are with the amount of money they are going to make and the benefits they are going to receive and it just seems like they continue to hire, so it has certainly been great for the area.

Mr. Alley: It is great to be able to bring one home for the team because this was an effort that when you got down there and saw what was going on, I can tell you, everybody was involved and everybody made it happen. And, it was, the old saying about two things that you don’t want see being made is law and sausage, this was case that, watching this being done was really, it was a work of art and it was great being part of it and I can’t say enough good things for not only the legislative delegation but the Chamber, for Linny Broderick, Michael Wainwright, and all the folks that were involved. I hope we haven’t missed anybody.

And excuse my appearance. I been out at the Downtown Airport all day today. One of the fun things, I guess to come along with some of this is in the last two weeks, we had that experimental aircraft association and national air tour that was last week and this week, we’ve got a historic B-17 that is in town and showing itself off and flying people around the area. So it has been one of a long line of successes for our Airports and proud to be a part of it, so thank you all very much.

Mr. Breamer: I have to give the credit to Lindy because she was down there working with our Delegation and she was down there full time during the session. And with the little bit of contribution we could make it is because of her efforts and I think as Mike said and others, the Mayor said when you get our Delegation working together, together with out City elected officials here. We can make things happen in Northwest Louisiana; so, we are glad to be part of that. And I want to congratulate our Delegation for a huge success.

Continental Express is one of the real shining stars for our community and you are right Councilman Walford, they just continue to add people out there and we are very fortunate to have Southern University training a lot of these people that are taking these jobs and these are $45,000 a year plus jobs including medical and pension benefits and so forth. So it is the kind of thing that we need more of in Shreveport and that is what your Chamber committed to try to do more of so thank you for a job well done and a great success story that a lot of people can share in; thanks.

Councilman Gibson: We also have a couple of other city local officials. I see good friend, Commissioner Carl Pierson and also Commissioner Patrick Williams (they are hiding back in the back). It is hard to see them from over there. I happened to see a tee-shirt back there, that is what got my attention on Commissioner Williams.

Councilman Jackson: I think we ought to let him come say something for equal time, since we got commercials today.

Convention Center Report and Property Standards Program Report. Councilman Walford: Yesterday, we had our Convention Center and Property Standards Reports.

Councilman Gibson: If you indulge me, I have one update from another committee, if I could?

Councilman Walford: We will be getting to committee report.

Councilman Gibson: Well, I know but you’ve got—that’s fine. I’ll get to it later.

Public Hearing: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: Councilman Hogan: We do have appointments on the Property Standards Committee, isn’t that right?

Councilman Walford: We did get a list, but they are not on the agenda.

Mr. Thompson: They came to you, yesterday. Your Rules say that they will lay over two-weeks unless somebody wants to move to introduce them today. We would have to suspend the Rules to do it.

Councilman Hogan: Just let it lay over, will be fine.

Councilman Jackson: To the Clerk, is there any prohibition against people who hold elective office serving in appointed positions in the City appointments?

Mr. Thompson: All of the Boards and Commissions are different. We have to look at the legislation or whatever created that board or commissions to be sure, but generally there is no prohibition but we would have to look at each one to be sure that particular piece of legislation that created it, did not have a prohibition in it.

Councilman Jackson: I guess my concern, and it may be something that the Council and I am not asking necessarily to take it up at this point, but I don’t know what historically has been the scenario through you all and the Clerk and the Mayor and even Councilman Carmody can speak to it, but I just didn’t kn ow what our general consensus or opinion had been or what this Council’s opinion is as it relates to people who may serve on other elected bodies serving in a capacity, in an appointed capacity.

Councilman Walford: I can’t answer your question, I think Mr. Thompson is correct that we probably have to look at each individual body that they might be serving on. Some have state enabling legislation for them, some are strictly local.

Mayor Hightower: And no respect to Ms. May, but I actually had forgotten that she was elected to the School Board and I guess that is what you are referring to?

Councilman Jackson: Well yeah. That just made me think of it in general and when I saw that, again I don’t have any problem with her, just I didn’t know if there was any prohibition or whether there is not a legal prohibition or anything by ordinance that prohibits it, whether or not there is just a sense of not wanting to do that kind of thing, I don’t know that is why I was asking.

Mayor Hightower: And we do have that and I know Carl Pierson serves on SPAR (Parks and Recreation Board) and I think that may be it but we don’t have a problem. I told Councilman Lester earlier today, this has been a board that has been fairly tough to fill too and Bonnie and her staff, I think did a good job and went out and got a great list of names I think of people that are willing to serve, but we are not opposed to any substitutions when it comes to these Board appointments. So what we went out to try to do was pick people from different neighborhoods and people that would serve and I think a representative cross-section of the community is what is laying before you today, but if Council members want to make any changes to that. As far as I know these people have all agreed to serve, said they are willing to serve, have sent in resumes and so I know they expect to serve but there are obviously other positions that some of them may want to serve in. I would think that even in Lola’s case, she can appoint somebody else that is on Queensborough staff to make sure that that, neighborhood association is represented.

Councilman Jackson: Just to let the record reflect, it is nothing about this particular person but seeing it on this list, brought it to my attention. I had not been aware. I guess this is probably the first time this happened that I’ve been here, that we are being faced with a situation like that. So I didn’t know if there were any conflicts or anything like that. I just wanted to get that out so that we would at least have this kind of discussion about it.

Mayor Hightower: And I don’t think that there are. I don’t think that there is any prohibition against that, but I think obviously what we do want is people to have the time to commit to serving on whatever Board we put them on.

Councilman Walford: And I think Mayor, you used the key word and we’ve discussed it before and that is ‘willingness to serve’ and this is a Board where we do need people that are willing to put in the time.

Adding Legislation to the Agenda. Motion by Councilman Gibson, seconded by Councilman Jackson to add the following to the agenda:

1. Resolution No. 162 of 2003 by Councilman Lester: A resolution to offer an apology to the Reverend Harry Blake for an incident which occurred on Sunday, September 22, 1963; to recognize him for his distinguished community service, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 163 of 2003 by Councilman Gibson: A resolution suspending the effects of certain provisions of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on October 3, 2003 for the Louisiana State University Shreveport "Chancellor Fish Fry" and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 164 of 2003 by Councilman Gibson: A resolution suspending the effects of certain provisions of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on October 31, 2003 for the Louisiana State University-Shreveport "Fall Festival" and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

4. Resolution Number 165 of 2003: A resolution declaring the city’s interest in a certain adjudicated property as surplus and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

5. Resolution No. 166 of 2003: A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose by Public Auction of certain supplies, material, equipment, and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

6. Ordinance No. 149 of 2003: An ordinance declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to sell the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in certain surplus adjudicated properties, and to otherwise Provide with respect thereto.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Public Comments.

Harlan Lee, representing CertainTeed: I would like to offer some amendments to some information that Mr. Strong passed out at a previous meeting in which he discussed a large business and that business cost before and after annexation. There was some incorrect information in that report. Basically the bottom line was produced by that report said the total business cost pre-annexation for a business outside of the City was listed at $321,531.33. The corrected number there should read: $298,691.26. A similar number for the total business cost post-annexation inside the City was listed as $266,425.74 and that corrected number should be $258,142.53. These corrections arise from actually analysis of the water and sewer bills that we actually paid last year and that made some adjustment to this figure.

I’d like to further discussion on this spread sheet that Mr. Strong published, while it is indeed accurate in generalities, it overlooks certain other fees that might be applicable to our firm and to other firms who are being considered for annexation. Those fees relating to occupancy licenses which could be up to $7,500 annually. The Certificate of Occupancy which is a $50 dollar fee which is not a major fee. In our case, we expect to pay city sales taxes in excess of $50,000 a year that we do not pay now. Also, if we are to fall under the true guidelines of the permits and licensing on an on-going basis, projects that we do at our plant could add another $2,500 dollars a year which changes the values of those numbers slightly. Instead of paying less per year, being in the City we will actually pay more, some $19,500 dollars more than we have been able to identify and with our upcoming project, that number could be more like $82,000 dollars.

I wanted to bring these points to the forefront. It has been stated that I am told that based on those numbers that were earlier presented, that CertainTeed was not opposed to the annexation. We are still opposed to the annexation at this point. We do feel like there is probably some negotiation point or some other things that could be talked about.

We would like to extend forward a proposal to have a town hall type meeting if that is appropriate. We would offer facilities at our plant to conduct that to have an opportunity for some open and free exchange between the business members in our area and Councilmen that might chose to participate.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Lee can you wrap it up pretty quick or do we need to give you some extra time?

Mr. Lee: No. I only have one other thing that I was handed by one of my compatriots as I walked up that, there is still a police shortage that is still unresolved in the City and this would add additional police requirements in the area and that’s the end of my comments.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION:

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester for Introduction of Ordinance Nos. 140 through 142 to lay over until the October 14, 2003 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 140 of 2003: An ordinance to create and establish a stop intersection at the intersection of Kensington Drive and Newport Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 141 of 2003: An ordinance to create and establish a yield intersection at the intersection of Kensington Drive and Salem Drive and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 142 of 2003: An ordinance to create and establish a yield intersection at the intersection of Reily Lane and Sweetbriar Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

RESOLUTIONS:

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester for adoption of Resolution Nos. 158 and 159 of 2003. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 158 of 2003

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN SYLVIE & MARY SYLVIE, LOCATED AT 6420 NORTH LAKESHORE DR., TO CONNECT TO THE SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, John Sylvie & Mary Sylvie have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that John Sylvie & Mary Sylvie, be authorized to connect the building located at 6420 North Lakeshore Dr., to the sewer system of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are 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 resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 159 OF 2003

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR CHAMBORD CIRCLE AND CATAWBA DRIVE IN THE BRUNSWICK PLACE UNIT NO. 8, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication for Chambord Circle and Catawba Drive in the Brunswick Place Unit No. 8 in Section 32 and 33 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the plats attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication for Chambord Circle and Catawba Drive be and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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 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 RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA:

RESOLUTION NO. 162 OF 2003

A RESOLUTION TO OFFER AN APOLOGY TO THE REVEREND HARRY BLAKE FOR AN INCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1963; TO RECOGNIZE HIM FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

By: Councilman Lester

WHEREAS, on Sunday, September 15, 1963, six African-Americans, including four young girls, were killed in Birmingham, Alabama, when a bomb exploded in a church where they were worshiping; and

WHEREAS, as a result of that tragic event, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed that Sept. 22, 1963, would be a day of national mourning and the NAACP asked that its local chapters across the country hold memorial services on that day; and

WHEREAS, on September 22, 1963, a memorial service was held at Little Union Baptist Church located at 1846 Milam Street; and

WHEREAS, after that memorial service forty years ago, Reverend Blake was beaten by Shreveport Police officers at Little Union Baptist Church. At the time of this incident Reverend Blake was deeply involved with civil rights activities. He had been a member of Martin Luther King’s staff; he was the first field secretary of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and he was president of the local chapter of the NAACP; and

WHEREAS, in a December 8, 1978, Shreveport Journal article by Craig Flournoy titled, The Incident at Little Union Church, first Reverend Blake and then B. J. Harbor, are quoted as follows:

"The late Rev. Harold Bethune, executive secretary of the local branch of the NAACP, was keeping an eye on what was going on. The church was just about empty. I heard him (Bethune) say as I was about to enter the vestibule from the sanctuary, " If you want to get me, come and get me."

"I saw him being pursued by two policemen and Commissioner D’Artois. When I turned around to ask Harold what was happening, I was caught in the vestibule, back turned. I believe Commissioner D’Artois manhandled me also."

Harbor, out on his front porch, said he saw two policemen try to ride up the steps of the church with other policemen and D’Artois nearby. Blake was "drug out of the church doorway, down the church steps and nine policemen proceeded to whip him with their billy clubs unmercifully. I yelled while they were beating him, "cover your head, Rev.!"

"Man, you should have heard those billy clubs hitting him – across his back, into his rib. He then covered his head and one officer split his skull."

"Police didn’t chase Rev. Blake. They stood around laughing, playing with their billies, saying, ‘Well, we taught that nigger.’ "; and

WHEREAS, in the intervening forty years Reverend Blake has continued to serve his congregation, his community, this city, state, and nation. He is in his 37th year as pastor of the Mount Canaan Baptist Church of Shreveport, LA. He is President of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention and General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.

He has served as Moderator of the Thirteenth District Baptist Association, Dean and Vice- President at Large of the Congress of Christian Education for the Louisiana Baptist State Convention, and as Chairman of the Evangelical Board of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention.

His civic involvements include President, Board of Directors Canaan Village Apartments, a low-income housing complex; President of the Board of Directors, Canaan Towers, a Senior Citizen/Handicap Housing Complex. He is also the President of Project Up-Lift, a center for the development of human potential. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Shreveport Community Renewal. He is past President, Mount Canaan Day Care Center, past OIC Director, and past Director, Excel PUSH Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport owes Reverend Blake an official apology for the treatment he received forty years ago at the hands of officers and employees of 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 an official apology is extended to The Reverend Harry Blake for the assault and battery he suffered at the hands of officers, employees and agents of the City of Shreveport on Sunday, September 22, 1963, at Little Union Baptist Church.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that The Reverend Harry Blake is publicly recognized for a lifetime of distinguished religious and community service and for demonstrating in many extraordinary, but practical, ways his deep and genuine love for this city and its citizens.

BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals with one original presented to The Reverend Harry Blake and the other filed in perpetuity in the office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not effect 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 by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION 163 OF 2003

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES ON OCTOBER 3, 2003 FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT "CHANCELLOR FISH FRY" AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY: COUNCILMAN MIKE GIBSON

WHEREAS, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ("LSU-S") will sponsor the Chancellor Fish Fry on October 3, 2003 on the campus of the university; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S maintains a permit for the sale of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the campus; and

WHEREAS, the permit does not authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, dispensed, or consumed outside of the licensed premises; and

WHEREAS, Section 106-130 (6) provides that unless otherwise excepted, all uses shall be operated entirely within a completely enclosed structure; and

WHEREAS, Section 10-80 (a) provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise dispense alcoholic beverages, except within those sections of the city wherein such sale is permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S desires to dispense, and allow the serving and consumption of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of the university outside of the licensed premises between the hour of 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on October 3, 2003 in conjunction with the Chancellor Fish Fry event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, Section 106-130 (6) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on October 3, 2003, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to permit the consumption of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of Louisiana State University-Shreveport outside of the licensed premises during the Chancellor Fish Fry event.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 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 Gibson, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 164 OF 2003

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES ON OCTOBER 31, 2003 FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT "FALL FESTIVAL" AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN MIKE GIBSON

WHEREAS, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ("LSU-S") will sponsor its "Fall Festival" on October 31, 2003 on the campus of the university; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S maintains a permit for the sale of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the campus; and

WHEREAS, the permit does not authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, dispensed, or consumed outside of the licensed premises; and

WHEREAS, Section 106-130(6) provides that unless otherwise excepted, all uses shall be operated entirely within a completely enclosed structure; and

WHEREAS, Section 10-80(a) provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise dispense of alcoholic beverages, except within those sections of the city wherein such sale is permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S desires to dispense, and allow the sale and consumption of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of the university outside of the licensed premises between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2003 in conjunction with the Fall Festival event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened Section 106-130 (6) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on October 31, 2003, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to permit the sale of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of Louisiana State University-Shreveport outside of the licensed premises during the Fall Festival event.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

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 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 Gibson, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 165 OF 2003

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTEREST IN A CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, there are numerous parcels of property which have been adjudicated to the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish for non-payment of ad valorem taxes; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Caddo Parish under which Caddo Parish will undertake to sell or donate said properties as authorized in R.S. 33:4720.11 or R.S. 33:4720.25; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26-294 of the Code of Ordinances, the city’s interests in said properties can be sold after the City Council declares them to be surplus; and

WHEREAS, the purchasing agent has inquired of all city departments regarding the property described herein and has not received any indication that it is needed for city purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the following described properties are hereby declared surplus:

Lot 92 and the West Half of Lot 93, Geographic Number 171317-006-0092

Valencia Subdivision

Municipal Address: 3036 Dallas Street

Council District "B"

Lot 11, Block 2, T & P Subdivision Geographic Number 171416-048-0011

Municipal Address: 3729 Murvon Street

Council District "F"

Lot 101, Patzman Subdivision Geographic Number 181426-062-0101

Municipal Address: 702 Christopher Street

Council District "A"

East 24' of Lot 7 and the West 26' of Lot 8, Block Geographic Number 171403-118-0036

B, Edgehill Subdivision

Municipal Address: 3525 Lakeshore Drive

Council District "G"

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof be 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 by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 166 OF 2003

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN SUPPLIES, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 108 of 1980 authorizes the Purchasing Agent to dispose of certain supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles determined to be surplus, after consultation with the head of the department concerned; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to retain responsibility for the disposition of all surplus supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles having an acquisition value of $10,000 or more; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to dispose of, by public auction, the supplies, materials, and equipment described in Exhibits A & B attached hereto and made a part hereof, which have been determined to be surplus, obsolete or unusable for present and future City needs; and

WHEREAS, the City Council concurs in the finding that the supplies, materials, and equipment described in Exhibits A & B are surplus and no longer needed for public purposes and that the acquisition value of said properties are greater than $10,000.

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to dispose of, by public auction, the surplus supplies, materials, and equipment described in Exhibits A & B, attached.

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 by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Gibson passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 160 of 2003: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of Shreveport and Allen, Green And Williamson, LLP for an external audit of the City of Shreveport for fiscal year January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 161 of 2003: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of eight(8) surplus mass transit buses to East Baton Rouge Parish, Capital Transit Corporation, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded Lester for Introduction of the Resolutions to lay over until the October 14, 2003 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 143 of 2003 by Councilman Walford: An ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding provisions relative to repetitive driving and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 144 of 2003: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the North side of Nelson Street at its Intersection with Corporate Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from I-2, Heavy Industrial District, to R-3, Urban, Multiple-family Resident District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 145 of 2003: 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 Glen Oak Place 228 feet east of Dowdell Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban, Multiple-family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

4. Ordinance No. 146 of 2003: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on North side of Ockley Drive, 1000 feet west of Youree Drive, from SPI-3 (B-1) Commercial Corridor Overlay (Buffer Business) District to SPI-3-E (B-1), Commercial Corridor Overlay (Buffer Business) Extended Use District, "limited to home based beauty salon," only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

5. Ordinance No. 147 of 2003: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located west side of Kingston Road, 300 feet north of Manor, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District to R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

6. Ordinance No. 148 of 2003: 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 Southern Loop 900 Feet west of Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, (PUD) Urban, One-family Residence (Planed Unit Development) District to B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District, ‘limited to retail development, grocery, convenience store, and gas station" only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

7. Ordinance No. 149 of 2003: An ordinance declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to sell the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in certain surplus adjudicated properties, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded Green for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the October 14, 2003 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 116 of 2003: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - a tract of land located along the North Hearne Avenue, North Market Street, Grimmett Drive, Cross Bayou, and Twelve Mile Bayou Rights-of-way in Sections 23 and 26 (T18N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and a Portion of Grimmett Drive Right-of-way ( La. Hwy. No. 3049), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on August 12, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Green for adoption.

Councilman Lester: I was going to ask Mr. Strong, if he could. Thank you Mr. Strong. I think you’ve prepared some figures for us to, in consultation, as it relates to the annexation item No. 16. Could you go over those items with us, please at this time.

Mr. Strong: Which figures are you talking about, the Fact sheet?

Councilman Lester: Yes, sir. Mr. Strong, if you could, if you could take us through the Fact sheet and I think you also prepared for us some facts and figures related to large businesses and small businesses. If you could take us through those two things. And then after doing that, if you could kind of respond to some of the questions that Mr. Lee raised in his comments, we’d would appreciate.

Mr. Strong: On the right side of the top right, you will see that we looked at it with the water revenue, the sewer revenue, and also the tax revenue increase. So, in taking that you see that we are looking at approximately $216,000 in revenues.

Coming down the page, we did a check of what would need to be done immediately if we were going to take it in on the General Fund side and then what would be the annual cost for the annexed area. And this is going by the different departments and submitting everything into it and this is a breakdown of what it is and so in the comparison of the taxes coming in, versus the cost of the operation, that is what you would be looking at. Any other questions, with that?

Councilman Lester: No other questions with that.

Mr. Strong: And the other would be the break down that was brought up with the figures that was given to us earlier—Councilman Lester: Correct, in terms of large businesses and small businesses.

Mr. Strong: Right, we had that, that is in there, and the figures, I am not sure exactly where the figures come from that the gentleman gave earlier, but we would have to look at our figures to see, but that’s the figures that I gave you, we felt comfortable with.

Councilman Lester: Could you put those up and go over those again for us, please.

Mr. Strong: These are the figures that we had put together and I think that on the current taxes and looking at from the large businesses versus the after annexation, you can see the difference in that where the inside city taxes would be, the $43,000 versus the $127, that is inside the city.

Coming over, the utility fees would be added to that and that is where we saw it, I think that from the numbers that we got that was given to us earlier, I don’t think there was any difference in the spread. I think the spread was fairly close, but they were down a little bit from what I can understand.

Councilman Lester: Could you take us again through the process that you went through before we got to this point, in terms of communications with the people that would be affected on this annexation?

Mr. Strong: The process goes back some 2 years. Through the process of looking at the area, going through the assessed values of the area and then going and meeting with the different either businesses, business owners, or residents in the area and defining all of the voters in the area throughout that whole process. We, during that process attempted to get annexation petitions signed from the different businesses or individuals that we could. Others that we had when they actually tied on to water and sewer or water or sewer during a time that would be on that. So there was a process they went through not days, but years to get to this point.

Councilman Lester: Now, assuming, and you can’t assume anything in this position, but assuming that this Council moves forward with this and votes to undertake this annexation. What would be the next step?

Mr. Strong: It goes to Legal after this and I think Legal then sends it to the Department of Justice for their review, but exactly the process on that I’d have to defer to Legal to come in.

Councilman Lester: Mr. Breamer, could you come forward please. When we started this process in terms of annexation, quite obviously we had a large businesses that raised some concerns in terms of costs and things of that nature and we directed to speak with you and the Mayor’s Office in terms of the Office of Economic Development and as I appreciate it, you’ve had some conversations. Could you kind of enlighten the Council as to some of those discussions and where we are on that, if you could please.

Mr. Breamer: Yes, I can do that. Both yourself and Councilman Gibson gave me a call. He had mentioned a couple of companies names, one of them being CertainTeed and Mr. Harlan Lee is representing that company. And when we heard that they were, CertainTeed was concerned about this, we became concerned. And, our primary concern was that we’ve got a company here that has been in Shreveport for a number of years, and more importantly a company that is considering making a $12- to $15 million dollar expansion in our City; so, we took the opportunity to visit with Mr. Lee and some of his folks at CertainTeed to offer any assistance that we might and during that meeting, we did talk about some other things that might be available to the company, especially related to their expansion, encumbered worker training dollars are available to this particular company and we would, we volunteered our assistance to work with the State Officials to secure those training dollars for the company.

We also looked at the cost, and if the company has to speak to this themselves, but the cost before and after annexation, we did work with the Mayor’s Office, Arlena Acree was involved, the Mayor indicated through Arlena that the permits and so forth that would normally be required for an expansion, these fees would be in the neighborhood of $62,000 that the City was willing to waive, the fees for that expansion project, which again would benefit the company. So those are the things that we got involved in to make sure that we were doing whatever we could to help this company especially in relation to this project and the success they’ve enjoyed in this City for a number of years.

Councilman Lester: I think this issue is right for us to move forward on. I think the city has done its due diligence in terms of Mr. Strong’s office, in terms of their facts and figures. We postponed this to give everybody an opportunity to talk, the effective businesses and what have you. And I’m comfortable and I would ask for your support on this. I would reserve any comments to the latter. I understand that some of the other Councilmen might have some questions but I would just ask that we would move forward and support this annexation.

Councilman Gibson: Obviously I’ve heard, and we’ve done some due diligence. I still think that there is still some missing links or missing pieces here. I heard one of the businesses talk about maybe getting together a town hall meeting. We had obviously the last two weeks ago, we had some businesses submit a letter signed, I believe, by how many companies (about 40) About 40 businesses that feel like they would like to at least have an opportunity to have some dialogue. I think that we have gone through 2years, but to put a final touch like anything else, I think public relations is a must especially when we are taking on a responsibility to service these businesses out there. I don’t think that they are asking too much. I think it would be a healthy exercise just like what we just got, a quick and dirty review by the Director of Public Works, Mike Strong on some of the statistical data. A lot of these businesses aren’t represented here, but if we could have that town hall meeting, if it was offered at CertainTeed with Public Works, any City Councilman, I think it would be a good final learning process for all of us. At the same time, I don’t think it is a good situation to annex something that we possible may not be able to service at this point and time and that is still subjective viewpoints, especially by those 40 companies that signed a petition.

And those are the people who are paying the taxes and I realize we’ve got experts within our own city government but I think that the request I heard was a possible one last visit and I think the taxpayers of these businesses that employ a lot of people would definitely warrant one last look to make sure that we did everything we possible could. And I know, I do want to recognize Mike Strong and his staff for a job well done in terms of gathering some of that information and also Dick Breamer and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce for working with several of those businesses, including the Mayor Office and Arlena Acree.

But I don’t think that that is asking much when it come down at the end of the day and if we vote today and we’ve got 40 signatures that were presented to us two weeks ago and some of which I think there is a lot of merit because I believe four weeks ago, we heard in a presentation that one of those companies was canvassed at their job site to determine whether or not they wanted to be annexed or not, that raises flags with me that maybe we didn’t do everything we possible could. If I am going to ask a business whether they want to be in the City or not, I am not going to do it at their job site. I am going to go directly to their corporate headquarters and sit down and have a discussion with them about that and I think that is what that town hall meeting would put some closure on this thing for those that signed, those 40 businesses that signed that petition that was put before us two weeks ago and I would urge that we ask for a two week delay on this thing. [Councilman Green called for the question, seconded by Councilman Lester and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 6. Nays: Councilman Gibson. 1.]

Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 6. Nays: Councilman Gibson. 1.

2. Ordinance No. 131 of 2003: An ordinance amending the 2003 General Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

3. Ordinance No. 132 of 2003: An ordinance amending the 2003 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Walford adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

4. Ordinance No. 133 of 2003: An ordinance amending the 2003 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

5. Ordinance No. 134 of 2003: An ordinance amending the 2003 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

6. Ordinance No. 135 of 2003: An ordinance amending the 2003 Airports Enterprise Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Gibson for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Operating Reserves by $138,600.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $138,600.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

7. Ordinance No. 136 of 2003: An ordinance amending the 2003 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Gibson for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Operating Reserves by $50,000.

Increase Transfer to Fleet Service Fund by $50,000.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

8. Ordinance No. 137 of 2003: An ordinance amending the 2003 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester for adoption.

Councilman Hogan: As I read the attachment with this, it says the City in-kind match of $62,000 is required. Mr. Strong, would you come forward to explain to me where that is coming from.

Mr. Strong: This will come from the Department of Operational Services, in the Environmental Affairs section. Which has part of the people as Inspectors at Cross Lake that will be involved in a lot of this process.

Councilman Hogan: It is coming out of your fund, your enterprise fund, your general budget?

Mr. Strong: Out of the people that are doing the job out there, will be assisting in this project.

Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

9. Ordinance No. 138 of 2003: An ordinance to amend Chapter 94 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding provisions required by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in order to ensure eligibility under the State Revolving Fund Loan Program.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Green adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

10. Ordinance No. 139 of 2003: An ordinance authorizing the lease of certain city-owned property to BellSouth Mobility LLC., d/b/a Cingular Wireless and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 9, 2003 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester to postpone the ordinance until the October 14, 2003 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lester, Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Hogan, Green and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 116 OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT - A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH HEARNE AVENUE, NORTH MARKET STREET, GRIMMETT DRIVE, CROSS BAYOU, AND TWELVE MILE BAYOU RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN SECTIONS 23 AND 26 (T18N-R14W), CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND A PORTION OF GRIMMETT DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY ( LA. HWY. NO. 3049) , AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

TAG NO. 02-07

BY: COUNCILMAN

WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and

WHEREAS, petitions signed by registered voters and property owners of the area described below have been filed with the City Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit:

Begin at the point of intersection of the centerline of the Twelve Mile Bayou as it existed in 1972, with the southeasterly right-of-way line of North Hearne Avenue (La. Hwy. No. 3094) in the NW/4 of Section 26 (T18N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana and being a point on the present City limits line as established by Annexation Ordinance No. 215 of 1972; run thence, from said point of beginning, in a northeasterly direction along the southeasterly line of the North Hearne Avenue across the NW/4 of Section 26 and across the SW/4 of Section 23 (T18N-R14W) and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 215 of 1972 to the intersection with the east line of the W/2 of the W/2 of Section 23 ; run thence north along the east line of the W/2 of the W/2 of Section 23 and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 215 of 1972 and Ordinance No. 48 of 1971 to a point located 30.00 feet north of the east-west centerline of Section 23 and to a point on the north right-of-way line of the 60 foot-wide Catahoula Road as dedicated in 1927 in Book 250, Page 35, of the Map Records of Caddo Parish, and also being a point on the present City limits line as established by Annexation Ordinance No. 34 of 1965; run thence east along the north line of Catahoula Road and along an extension of the north line of Catahoula Road and parallel with the said east-west line of Section 23 and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 34 of 1965 a distance of 1347.20 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the east right-of-way line of the 80 foot-wide Fullerton Drive (originally called Northway Boulevard and renamed by the Parish in 1977 and recorded in 1984 in Book 2124 , Page 629, of the Records (Note: The original named 80 foot wide Northway Boulevard was dedicated in 1927 in Map Book 250, Page 35, and in 1930 in Conveyance Book 285, Pages 83 and 213, of the Records of Caddo Parish); run thence north along the east line of the 80 foot-wide Fullerton Drive and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 34 of 1965 a distance of 241.19 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the southernmost corner of Lot 1 of the Haynes North Market, Unit No. 2, Subdivision, as per plat in Book 3000, Page 210, and to a point on the present City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 20 of 1991 ; run thence north 50° 20' east along the southeasterly line of Lot 1 of the Haynes North Market, Unit No. 2, Subdivision , and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 20 of 1991 a distance of 48.11 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the northwest or most westerly corner of a 0.904 acre tract (225.0 feet by 175.0 feet) located in the extreme northwesterly corner of the intersection of North Hearne Avenue ( La. Hwy. No. 3094) with North Market Street (La. Hwy. No. 1) and being a point on the present City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 1 of 1969; run thence south 40° 06' 20" east along the southwesterly line of said tract a distance of 225.00 feet to the intersection with the northwesterly right-of-way line of the North Hearne Avenue; run thence north 49° 35' 30" east along the northwesterly line of North Hearne Avenue a distance of 175.00 feet to the intersection with the southwesterly right-of-way line of North Market Street; run thence north 40° 15' west along the southwesterly line of North Market Street a distance of 225.00 feet to the easternmost corner of said Lot 1 of the Haynes North Market, Unit No. 2 , Subdivision and to the northeast or most northerly corner of the said 0.904 acre tract (Note: The previous three bearings and distances were also along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 1 of 1969); continue thence running northwesterly along the southwesterly line of North Market Street and along the existing City limits of said Annexation Ordinance No. 20 of 1991 a distance of 266.02 feet, more or less, to an intersection with the old east right-of-way line of the closed and abandoned Northway Boulevard as recorded in Book 1654, Page 634, of the Records; run thence in a northeast direction across the North Market Street right-of-way and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 260 of 1981 to the intersection with the southernmost corner of the Church’s Fried Chicken of Shreveport 0.5126 acre tract of property addressed at 1612 North Market Street and located in the N/2 of Section 23 (T18N-R14W) (Note: Said southernmost corner of the Church’s Fried Chicken 0.5126 acre tract is located a distance of 715.39 feet from the southerly right-of-way line of Barton Drive as measured along the northeasterly line of North Market Street); run thence in a counter clockwise direction around the Church’s Fried Chicken property and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 260 of 1981 the following three directions: North 49° 40' 15" east a distance of 224.60 feet; north 41° 49' 25" west a distance of 100.00 feet; and south 49° 40' 47" west a distance of 221.99 feet to the westernmost corner of said 0.5126 acre tract and back to the northeasterly line of North Market Street; run thence in a northwesterly direction along the northeasterly line of North Market Street and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 34 of 1965 a distance of 615.39 feet to the intersection with the southerly line of the 80 foot-wide Barton Drive and to a point on the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 81 of 1960; run thence in a northeasterly direction along the southerly line of Barton Drive and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 81 of 1960 a distance of 285.93 feet, more or less, to a point on the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 56 of 1969 and to the northeast corner of Block "Q" of the North Shreveport Business Center, District No. 1, Subdivision as per plat in Book 900, Page 245, of the Records; run thence southeasterly along the easterly line of Block "Q" and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 56 of 1969 a distance of 200.00 feet; continue thence running along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 56 of 1969 across the N/2 of Section 23 (T18N-R14W) in an easterly direction a distance of 370.00 feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of the 100 foot-wide Texas and Pacific Railroad and to a point on the westerly side of the Factory Site Subdivision as per Book 150, Page 352 (Note: Apparently, it was the intent of Ordinance No. 56 of 1969 for this point to be the southwest corner of Lot 61 of the Factory Site Subdivision); run thence in a northerly direction along the easterly side of the T & P Railroad and along the westerly side of the Factory Site Subdivision and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinances Nos. 56 of 1969 and 81 of 1960 a distance of 633.00 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Lot 68 of said Factory Site Subdivision and to a point on the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 102 of 1990; run thence in an easterly direction along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 102 of 1990 and along the south line of Lot 68, and along an extension thereof, and along the south line of Lot 30 of the Factory Site Subdivision a distance of 311.10 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the southwesterly right-of-way line of the Grimmett Drive as it existed in 1959 and to a point on the present City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 37 of 1959; run thence in a southerly direction along the southwesterly line of the Grimmett Drive as it existed in 1959 and along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 37 of 1959 a distance of 695.40 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the line between Lots 39 and 40 of the Factory Site Subdivision; run thence in a westerly direction along the line between Lots 39 and 40, and along an extension thereof, and along the line between Lots 58 and 59 of Factory Site Subdivision, and along an extension thereof, and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinances Nos. 37 of 1959 and 8 of 1961 a distance of 454.90 feet, more or less, to and across the T & P Railroad to a point on the westerly right-of-way thereof; run thence in a southerly direction along the westerly line of the T & P Railroad and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinances Nos. 8 of 1961 and 37 of 1959 a distance of 655.98 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the northernmost corner of the Triple JJJ, Inc./DBA Smith Oil Company 1.05 acre tract of property addressed at 1600 North Market Street and located in the said N/2 of Section 23 (T18N-R14W) and being a point on the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 169 of 1965 (Note: Said northernmost corner of the Triple JJJ, Inc. 1.05 acre tract is also located a distance of 461.00 feet, more or less, north 10° 31' 15" west as measured along the westerly side of the T & P Railroad from the intersection with the northeasterly right-of-way line of North Market Street); run thence south 49°40' 15" west a distance of 229.16 feet along the north line of said 1.05 acre tract and along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 169 of 1965 to the intersection with the northeasterly line of North Market Street; run thence south 40°15' east along the northeasterly line of North Market Street and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 169 of 1965 a distance of 400.00 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the westerly line of the T & P Railroad and to a point on the City limits line of said Annexation Ordinance No. 37 of 1959; continue thence running south 40° 15' east across the T & P Railroad and along the northeasterly line of North Market Street and along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 37 of 1959 a distance of 315.00 feet, more or less, to a point on the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 4 of 1986, and to a point opposite at a right angle to the easternmost corner of the Mark Myron D/B/A M & M Trailer 0.92 acre tract (182.9 foot by 220.0 foot) addressed at 1529 North Market Street and located in the extreme southwesterly corner of the intersection of North Hearne Avenue with North Market Street; run thence south 49° 35' 30" west at a right angle 180.00 feet across the North Market Street and along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 4 of 1986 to the said easternmost corner of the 0.92 acre tract (Note: Said corner is also located at the intersection of the southwesterly right-of-way line of the North Market Street with the westerly line of the T & P Railroad in the E/2 of Section 23( T18N-R14W), and said 0.92 acre tract was annexed into the City per Annexation Ordinance No. 51 of 1968 and apparently was never touching the City limits line at any point until the easternmost corner was joined to the City per Ordinance No. 4 of 1986); run thence in a counter clockwise direction completely around the 0.92 acre tract and along the City limits lines of Ordinance No. 51 of 1968 the following four (4) directions: North 40° 15' west a distance of 182.90 feet; south 49° 35' 30" west a distance of 220.00 feet; south 40° 15' east a distance of 182.90 feet; and north 49° 35' 30" east a distance of 220.00 feet to the said easternmost corner of the 0.92 acre tract and to the intersection of the westerly line of the T & P Railroad with the southwesterly line of North Market Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the southwesterly line of North Market Street as it existed in 1986 and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 4 of 1986 to the intersection with the northerly line of Lot 149 of the Tacony Subdivision as per Book 250, Page 18, of the Records in the E/2 of Section 23 (T18N-R14W); run thence southwesterly along the northerly line of Lot 149 a distance of 117.49 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Lot 149; run thence southeasterly along the southwesterly line of Lot 149 and along the southwesterly right-of-way line of a portion of the Thomas Drive a distance of 290.00 feet, more or less, to a point - said point being located 15.00 feet north 47° 40' west from the northwest corner of Lot 70 of said Tacony Subdivision and also being the northernmost corner of the AmSouth Bank 0.695 acre tract; run thence along the arc of a curve to the left or south - said curve having a central angle of 92° 35' 55", a radius of 72.42 feet, and a tangent of 75.78 feet; run thence along the arc of said curve a distance of 117.05 feet; run thence south 50° 27' 55" east a distance of 86.00 feet to the point of curve of a curve to the right or south - said curve having a central angle of 44° 18' 50", a radius of 121.39 feet, and a tangent of 49.43 feet; run thence along the arc of said curve a distance of 93.89 feet; run thence south 06° 09' 05" east a distance of 48.41 feet to the southwest corner of the AmSouth Bank tract; run thence north 89° 32' 05" east a distance of 191.70 feet to the westerly line of Lot 80 of the Tacony Subdivision; run thence south 47° 40' east along the westerly line of Lot 80 a distance of 9.50 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 80; run thence along the southerly line of Lot 80 to the intersection with the said southwesterly line of the North Market Street and to the southeast corner of the AmSouth Bank tract; run thence southeasterly along the southwesterly line of North Market Street to the intersection with the east line of said Section 23 (T18N-R14W) (Note: The previous 10 directions and bearings were also along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 4 of 1986; and also, said intersection of the west line of North Market Street with the east line of Section 23 is a point on the City limits line as authorized by Resolution No. 64 of 1926); run thence south along the east line of Section 23 and along the City limits line of Resolution No. 64 of 1926 to the north line of Aero Drive as it existed in 1972 and to a point on the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 168 of 1972; run thence west along the north line of Aero Drive as it existed in 1972 and along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 168 of 1972 to a point opposite the northwest corner of the east 60.00 feet of Lot 123 of the Henderson Davis Subdivision as per map in Book 150, Page 183, of the Records; run thence south across Aero Drive as it existed in 1972 to the said northwest corner of the east 60.00 feet of Lot 123 in the NE/4 of Section 26 (T18N-R14W); continue thence south, parallel to and 60.00 feet west of the east line of Lot 123, to the south line of Lot 123 of the Henderson Davis Subdivision; run thence west along the south line of Lots 123 and 124 a distance of 139.67 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 124 of Henderson Davis Subdivision (Note: The previous three directions were also along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 168 of 1972); run thence north along the west line of Lot 124 and along an extension of the west line of Lot 124 and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 53 of 1989 a distance of 259.37 feet, more or less, to and across the Aero Drive to a point on the north right-of-way line thereof as it existed in 1989 in the SE/4 of Section 23 (T18N-R14W); run thence in westerly direction along the north line of the 60, 70, and 80 foot-wide Aero Drive as it existed in 1989 and along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 53 of 1989 to the intersection with the westerly right-of-way line of the 100 foot-wide T & P Railroad in the said SE/4 of Section 23; run thence in southeasterly direction along the westerly line of the T & P Railroad and along the existing City limits line to the intersection with the west line of the E/2 of the E/2 of Section 26 (T18N-R14W); run thence south along the west line of the E/2 of the E/2 of Section 26 to the intersection with the north bank of Cross Bayou as it existed in 1878 and 1871 and being a point on the present City limits line as established by Act No. 25 of 1878 and Act No. 98 of 1871 of the Louisiana State Legislature; run thence in a westerly and southwesterly direction along the north and west bank of Cross Bayou as it existed in 1878 and 1871 and along the existing City limits line of said Acts of the Legislature to the intersection with the north-south centerline of Section 26; run thence south along the north-south centerline of Section 26 and along the existing City limits line of said Acts of the Legislature to an intersection with the centerline of Twelve Mile Bayou and to a point on the City limits of said Annexation Ordinance No. 215 of 1972; run thence in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of Twelve Mile Bayou across the W/2 of Section 26 (T18N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 215 of 1972 to the intersection with the southeasterly right-of-way line of North Hearne Avenue (La. Hwy. No. 3094), the point of beginning, and containing 395.573 acres, more or less. Also and including: All of the 65 foot-wide Grimmett Drive (La. Hwy. No. 3049) right-of-way lying outside of the City limits in the SW/4 of Section 14 (T18N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana and being more particular described as follows: Begin at the point of intersection of the northeast corner of Block 6 of the North Shreveport Business Center, District No. 2 , Subdivision as per Book 900, Page 411, of the Records with the southwesterly right-of-way line of the 65 foot-wide Grimmett Drive and being a point on the present City limits line as established by Annexation Ordinance No. 9 of 1961; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the southwesterly line of Grimmett Drive and along the City limits line of Ordinance No. 9 of 1961 a distance of 184.50 feet; run thence at a right angle across the Grimmett Drive and along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 81 of 1960 a distance of 65.00 feet to a point on the northeasterly right-of-way line thereof; run thence in a northwesterly direction along the northeasterly line of Grimmett Drive and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 13 of 1968 a distance of 184.50 feet, more or less, to a point opposite at a right angle to the said northeast corner of Block 6 of the North Shreveport Business Center, District No. 2, Subdivision; run thence at a right angle across the Grimmett Drive and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 143 of 1967 a distance of 65.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Block 6, the point of beginning, and containing 0.278 acres, more or less. Totals = 395.85 acres, more or less, for Tag. No. 02-07.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said City the above-described property.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the annexed area contained herein be and is hereby assigned to Council District "A".

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized to record, within ten(10) days of the final passage of this ordinance, with the Clerk of the District Court for Caddo Parish a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this ordinance.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized to record a certified copy of this ordinance in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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 resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 131OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2003 General Fund budget, to provide adjust the funding provided to various City departments and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 161 of 2002, the 2003 General Fund budget, is hereby amended as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

In Office of the Mayor, increase Materials and Supplies by $4,000 and Improvements and Equipment by $2,000.

In SPAR, decrease Materials and Supplies by $87,000. Increase Improvements and Equipment by $87,000.

In Finance, decrease Personal Services by $80,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $13,000 and Contractual Services by $110,000.

In General Government, increase Personal Services by $227,000 and Contractual Services by $60,000. Decrease Transfer to Retained Risk Fund by $737,400. Appropriate Transfer to Golf Fund at $171,400.

In Police, increase Materials and Supplies by $40,000 and Contractual Services by $40,000.

In Fire, decrease Personal Services by $100,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $70,000 and Contractual Services by $30,000.

In Operational Services, increase Materials and Supplies by $100,000 and Transfer to Fleet Services Fund by $50,000.

In City Council, decrease Personal Services by $5,000 and increase Improvements and Equipment by $5,000.

In City Courts, decrease Personal Services by $5,000 and increase Materials and Supplies by $5,000.

Adjust all totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 161 of 2002 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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 to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 132 OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 BUDGET FOR THE RETAINED RISK INTERNAL SERVICE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2003 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund, to adjust contributions from other funds and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 165 of 2002, the 2003 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund, be amended as follows:

In Section 1 (Estimated Receipts):

Decrease Transfer From General Fund by $737,400.

Increase Transfer From Water and Sewerage Fund by $325,000.

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Increase Personal Services by $325,000.

Decrease Other Charges by $737,400.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 165 of 2002 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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 sections of the 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 to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 BUDGET FOR THE FLEET SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2003 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service, to shift funds among expenditure categories and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 173 of 2002, the 2003 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund, be amended as follows:

In Section 1 (Estimated Receipts):

Increase Transfer from General Fund by $50,000.

Increase Transfer from Water and Sewerage Fund by $50,000.

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Personal Services by $80,000.

Increase Materials and Supplies by $20,000.

Increase Contractual Services by $120,000.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $40,000.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 173 of 2002, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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 sections of the 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 to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 134 OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2003 Golf Enterprise Fund budget to reflect current estimates of revenue and expenses and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 166 of 2002, the 2003 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, is hereby amended as follows:

In Section 1 (Estimated Receipts):

Decrease Estimated Available Fund Balance 1/1/2003 by $36,100.

Decrease External Service Charges and Fees by $165,300.

Appropriate Transfer From General Fund at $171,400.

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Personal Services by $45,000.

Increase Materials and Supplies by $11,000.

Increase Transfer to Fleet Services by $4,000.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No.166 of 2002 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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 which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 135 OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 AIRPORTS ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2003 Airports Enterprise Fund budget, to transfer funds among expenditure categories and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 164 of 2002, the 2003 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Operating Reserves by $529,300..

Increase Transfer to Capital Projects Fund by $529,300.

Decrease Operating Reserves by $138,600.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $138,600.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 164 of 2002 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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 which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 136 OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 BUDGET FOR THE WATER AND SEWERAGE ENTERPRISE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2003 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund, to reallocate existing appropriations and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 163 of 2002, the 2003 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund, is hereby amended as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Increase Personal Services by $160,000.

Increase Materials and Supplies by $230,000.

Decrease Other Charges by $390,000.

Decrease Operating Reserves by $325,000.

Increase Transfer to Retained Risk Fund by $325,000.

Decrease Operating Reserves by $50,000.

Increase Transfer to Fleet Service Fund by $50,000.

Adjust subtotals and totals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 163 of 2002 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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 to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 137  OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 BUDGET FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for amendment of any previously-approved budget; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2003 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund, to appropriate funds for a new grant and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 176 of 2002, the 2003 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund is hereby amended as follows:

In Section 1 (Appropriations), appropriate Cross Lake Watershed Erosion Control Grant at $100,000.

All totals and subtotals shall be adjusted accordingly.

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 to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 138 OF 2003

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 94 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT BY ADDING PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN ORDER TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding under the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program, in order to finance ongoing capital improvements at the Lucas and North Regional wastewater treatment plants;

WHEREAS, the DEQ has required some slight changes to sections of the City’s sewer use ordinance (Section 94-111 et seq.) in order for the conformity requirements of the SRF program to be met;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, as follows:

(1) Section 94-111(4) shall be amended so as to read as follows:

To enable the city to comply with its NPDES or LPDES permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirements, and any other federal or state laws to which the POTW is subject;

(2) The first sentence of the definition of "interference" in Section 94-114(a) shall be amended so as to read as follows:

Interference means any discharge which alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources, both inhibits or disrupts the POTW treatment processes or operations which contributes to a violation of any requirement of the city’s NPDES or LPDES permit or any state or federal regulation, industrial waste and water pollution control chapter or causes the city to violate any condition of the contracts for sewage sludge disposal.

(3) The following definition shall be added in Section 94-114(a):

Louisiana pollution discharge elimination system or LPDES permit means a permit issued pursuant to LAC 33:IX Chapter 23. A permit system for the direct discharge of pollutants into waters of the state.

(4) The first sentence of the definition of "pass through" in Section 94-114(a) shall be amended so as to read as follows:

Pass through means the discharge of pollutants through the POTW into waters of the United States in quantities or concentrations which are a cause of or significantly contribute to a violation of any requirement of the POTW’s NPDES or LPDES permit (including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation).

(5) The following abbreviation shall be added in Section 94-114(b):

(13) LPDES - Louisiana pollution discharge elimination system;

(6) Section 94-130(c)(4)(c) shall be amended so as to read as follows:

Must ensure that all discharges are in compliance with the pretreatment program, NPDES permit or LPDES permit.

(7) The second sentence of Section 94-135 shall be amended so as to read as follows:

When requested and demonstrated by the user furnishing a report that such information should be held confidential, the portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available for inspection by the public, but shall be made available immediately upon request to governmental agencies for uses related to the NPDES or LPDES programs or pretreatment program, and in enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report.

(8) Section 94-138(a)(6) shall be amended so as to read as follows:

Statement of denial for change of process. A statement to deny or condition new or increased contributions of pollutants, or changes in the nature of pollutants, to the treatment system, where such contributions do not meet applicable pretreatment standards and requirements or where such contributions would cause the authority to violate its NPDES or LPDES permit.

(9) Section 94-165(7) shall be amended so as to read as follows:

User charge rate review. The user charge portion of the rate structure will be reviewed at least annually to accomplish the following:

a. Ensure that the current user charges are adequate to cover operation, maintenance and replacement costs.

b. Ensure that operation, maintenance and replacement costs are being distributed appropriately among users and user classes.

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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Resolution No. 88 of 2003: Amending Sections 1.8 and 1.11 of the Rules of Procedure of the City Council (Public Comments). (A/Lester) (Tabled on June 24)

2. Ordinance No. 40 of 2003: Changing the names of the Shreveport Blanchard Road from the Roy Road to North Hearne Avenue, and of Ford Street from North Hearne Avenue to Pete Harris Drive, and of Caddo Street from Pete Harris Drive to the Clyde Fant Parkway to Hilry Huckaby III Avenue. (A/Lester) Tabled *As Amended on July 8 - *Changing the name of the Shreveport Blanchard Road from the Roy Road to North Hearne to Hilry Huckaby III Avenue. )

3. Ordinance No. 80 of 2003: Amending the 2003 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund Budget (disparity study). (G/Jackson) (Tabled on July 8)

4. BAC-39-03, D. Richard Carroll, Jr., 1401 Oden #2: Special Exception Use in a R-3 District - Expanded Home Occupation (home office with one employee). (C/Carmody) (Postponed on July 8 until October 14)

NEW BUSINESS:

ABO Card Appeal: Joshua Davis (Employer: Blind Tiger - B/Walford - Deferred on Sept. 22)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

Metro Law Enforcement Committee: Councilman Gibson: Next Wednesday, October 1^st at 4:00 in the Mayor’s Conference the meeting of the Metro Law Enforcement Committee will be meeting. Letters from the Council Clerk Office will be going out tomorrow to the agencies and representatives from those agencies cited in the legislation. I wanted to let my Council colleagues know that meeting will be taking place.

Mr. Thompson: The Mayor’s Conference Room may not be available, Mr. Gibson, but we are working on a room and anybody who is interested can come by our offices and we’ll let them know exactly where it will be and we will send out a notice prior to that time.

Councilman Gibson: Thank you, Mr. Thompson.

CLERK’S REPORT: Letter of Appeal: ZONING APPEAL: C-46-03, Harders Property, xxxx Southern Loop, from R-1D (PUD) to B-2-E, retail development, grocery, convenience store and gas station or other uses listed. (D/Gibson)

THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).

ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m.

/s/Monty Walford, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council