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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana

July 12, 2005

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman (James Green) at (3:01) p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2005, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Hogan.

Councilman Green: Thank you. We’d like to say welcome to our meeting today. If you have cell phones, we ask that you would turn them off at this time or put them on silent.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Green, Hogan and Jackson (Arrived at 3:08 p.m.) 5. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, Mr. Walford asked me to let you and the other Council Members know that he’s out of the country and will not be at the meeting today.

Councilman Green: Thank you. We’ll make notation of that and I’m thinking that Mr. Gibson is ill today?

Mr. Thompson: That’s correct. I think so.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Lester to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday June 27, 2005 and Council Meeting, Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green. 4. Nays: None. Out of the Chamber: Councilman Jackson. 1. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.

Mr. Antee: The Mayor is currently meeting with the Leadership Shreveport, and he’ll be down in just a second.

Reports:

Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel

Councilman Green: Are there any questions for the Administration on the report for the Convention Center or the Convention Center Hotel at this time? Seeing there is none, we’ll move to the Property Standards Report.

Property Standards Report

Councilman Green: Are there any questions for Mr. Bowie or members of his staff?

Public Hearing: Proposed Annexations

1. TAG NO. 05-02: Enlarging the limits and boundaries o the City of Shreveport – A tract of land located along the Southern Loop Road in Section 20 T-16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tag No. 05-02) (D/Gibson)

2. TAG NO. 04-03: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – A tract of land located along the Woolworth and Buncombe Roads in portions of Sections 3, 4, 9, and 10 (T16N-R15W) Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tab No. 04-03) (G/Jackson)

Councilman Green: Where are we on these Mr. Thompson?

Mr. Thompson: The Hearing should be called to order and I don’t know if the Administration has a presentation or not.

Councilman Green: Thank you. At this time, we’d like to call the Public Hearing to order for the proposed annexation. Is there a presentation from the Administration?

Mr. Antee: There is. Mr. Strong will present it.

Councilman Green: Mr. Strong, the floor is yours. It’ll be for Tag No. 05-02.

Mr. Strong: Mr. Chairman, this is Tag No. 05-02 which concerns a total of 115 acres of land that is located along the north side of the Southern Loop Road, about ½ mile west of the Norris Ferry Road in southeast Shreveport. Five acres of this annexation is for the abutting road right of way, and of course, the 110 acres is for the large Provenance neighborhood of homes. This area will be a traditional neighborhood development, meaning there will be plenty of open space, civic space, and commercial space provided for the residents and visitors. First annexation of the Provenance neighborhood will be for some 240 home sites with a 40 lot, 16.7 acre subdivision unit, Phase 1. Unit A is under construction now, eventually some 377 acres will comprise the Provenance neighborhood with 1,310 dwelling units planned. Provenance area will then reach all the way to the Wallace Lake Road in the future. All streets and utility facilities will be installed by the developer to the City’s specification. Streets and alleyways rights of way will be public dedicated. 5% of this proposed annexation, 05-02 is already touching or adjoining the existing City limits. And pretty well addresses the opening remarks on that, and what we have here is from the - - - we did the Annexation Impact Inquiry on this and I think you will see on there that our annual cost will be less than what the total cost of the revenues and the taxes that will be coming into it. That completes our - - -

Councilman Green: Thank you. Are there any questions?

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Strong, I know that you’d mentioned that the developer is going to be responsible for bringing in the infrastructure to the City’s standards, I believe at our Work Session yesterday, though the Mayor had mentioned, the City is participating with the developer in order to bring water service to the site?

Mr. Strong: What we are doing on this is that there is a certain size line that would be required that they would need for the development. The City participates in the oversized side of that. And there is also on any kind of development like this, we do participate 25% in something of this side. So, we have been involved with it.

Councilman Carmody: And do we have a monetary figure as to what our participation is to do the oversized line?

Mr. Strong: The total amount that we’re involved with I believe is somewhere in the neighborhood of around $400,000. This is a project that is over $1.3 (million) total.

Councilman Hogan: Thank you Mr. Chairman. Mr. Strong, I didn’t hear the whole conversation. I was having a conversation with our budget analyst just a second ago. I heard a little about the line being increased. And as I understand it, it’s going from a 12 inch line to a 24 inch line, is that correct?

Mr. Strong: That is correct.

Councilman Hogan: Okay. Some extra $400,000 additional cost to the City, is that what I just heard?

Mr. Strong: That is correct.

Councilman Hogan: Okay. And this area, I understand is growing. There is a lot more development planned on the drawing board that’s perhaps not even been applied to the Zoning Commission, but you feel like this is going to be adequate? 24 inch line, you feel comfortable with that? Explain to me why you do feel comfortable with it.

Mr. Strong: The size of the line as far as where it’s going down is adequate. It’s meeting our Master Plan, and has been set up going back to 1984 it’s been reviewed again in ’97-98. So as far as the plan is, it is correct. There is sufficient size of line. What is needed is to insure that the pressures of this area are there is to get it on over to Linwood Avenue and then tie it into the lines there, plus coming down to Wallace Lake Road, down to Flournoy Lucas. So, that’s where it’ll eventually go. But as far as where it’s going, it should be adequate for what we’re looking at now.

Councilman Hogan: Okay, that answered my question also. Because the Southern Loop has yet to be extended to it’s full capacity out to Linwood.

Mr. Strong: That’s correct.

Councilman Hogan: Do we know yet when that’s going to happen?

Mr. Strong: I would have like to have said three months ago. But we’re having is we’re having some issues with the Corps of Engineers. And I think we’re on our final stages of that over some wetlands mediation that we’ve been working with on that. And I think that we’re just about on our last hurdle that we’re having to deal with, with the Corps of Engineers.

Councilman Hogan: Okay, alright. Very good. Thank you. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Mr. Norwood: We should hear something within about 30 days, and then we’ll be ready to go.

Councilman Hogan: With regard to the extension of the Southern Loop? Is that what you’re referring to?

Mr. Norwood: Yes sir.

Councilman Hogan: Alright, good. Thank you.

Councilman Green: Thank you very much. Is there anyone here to speak in favor of this proposed annexation? You’re here to speak in favor? Alright. Would you state your name and address for the record please?

Ms. Stephanie Edmiston: (1001 Bayridge Drive, Benton, LA) Project Manager for Provenance. Just wanted to make ourselves available and answer any questions that you may have. We’re very excited and proud to be bringing the first traditional neighborhood development to North Louisiana. This is a significant project bringing over $130,000,000 worth of development just in it’s first initial phase and over $438,000,000 (inaudible) 377 acre (inaudible) Again I’m available to answer any questions.

Councilman Green: Is there anyone to speak against this. If not, we consider this Public Hearing closed. At this time, we’ll move to confirmations and appointments.

Councilman Lester: I think we have another one.

Councilman Green: Oh, we have another one, I’m sorry. We’ll go to the next one. The Public Hearing is still open, I’m sorry. I thought we did both of ‘em.

Mr. Strong: Mr. Chairman, this is Tag No. 04-03. This concerns 202 acres of land that lies along both sides portions of Woolworth Road, and along a portion of Buncombe Road in southwest Shreveport. Most of this acreage is residential, but also includes some commercial and businesses along Buncombe. The Walnut Hill Elementary Middle School addressed at 9360 Walnut Hill, St. Mary Baptist Church is which is addressed at 9235 Woolworth and the Shreveport Association of the Deaf Club, property addressed at 8985 Woolworth are also included in this annexation. The public school and the Church are both connected to City water and sanitary sewer mains. All of the Walnut Hill Subdivision that is located along the east side of Woolworth Road is included. About 25 homes are located in this subdivision at present. In addition, some eight residences along Woolworth are included and all eight of these houses are connected to the City water main. Approximately 75 residents reside in this area. There is an existing 16 inch water main. It abuts all of the properties along the Woolworth Road, and a 12 inch water main is along the Buncombe Road on the east side of the intersection of Woolworth. A 10 inch sanitary sewer main runs along Woolworth Road from the Walnut Hill School, north to the Walnut Hill Subdivision and then turns and runs east along the north line of the Walnut Hill Subdivision has a 12 inch sanitary sewer main. So far, only one resident on Walnut Hill Dr is connected to the sanitary sewer. Twenty-one percent of this proposed annexation is already touching or adjoining the existing City limits. We did an Annexation Impact Inquiry on this. Understand that this has some water and sewer infrastructure that is needed and it would be at a cost of approximately $675,000 that is needed. And understand that the City is not into putting in the mains unless we’re in a participation type situation. So we do not have any kind of structure or where the funds would come from to be able to increase the system for this area. That pretty well concludes our presentation.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Strong, I guess I could appreciate the fact that I’d want to be a citizen of the City of Shreveport, but what benefit would I have if asking you to accept annexation of my property if I’m going to pay higher property taxes and you’re not going to fix my water system and sewer?

Mr. Strong: Well understand that your property taxes does not go towards your water and sewerage. Water and sewerage being an enterprise means that everything comes directly from that. And from what the revenues would be derived from that the cost of benefit would probably be inadequate to do.

Councilman Carmody: Would it require then to look to a General Obligation Bond and have this included in order to fund it?

Mr. Strong: That could be a possibility on how to do it when you’re in a situation like this, that would be one possibility.

Councilman Carmody: But is your recommendation then as the Director of Operational Services that we go ahead and approve the annexation and just acknowledge to those persons being annexed that we don’t have the funds to repair that system right now?

Mr. Strong: I’m not here to give a recommendation. What I am here to do is to try to present to you the facts that are involved with this. And one of the facts that’s in here is there was a sizable amount of investment that would be needed in this area.

Councilman Carmody: Well, just an observation, I know that I had seen a memo regarding the City accepting dedication of private roadways that were substandard and that really how unwise that is, and that the City would have to basically rebuild in order to meet the City standards once we accept that dedication of a substandard road. I would say that we were under some obligation to these new residents of the City of Shreveport to fix their water and their sewer and if nothing else, at least to give them some commitment that they’ll be included in an upcoming bond referendum. So that they’re receiving the full benefits of being residents of our community. That’s my thought Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Councilman Jackson: Yes, I wanted to ask too Mr. Strong, when we looked at the impact and the cost benefit analysis, obviously, we were talking about earlier, initially, and I know that there’ll be maintenance that’s involved down the road and so I don’t know how far we factored that cost benefit. Cause one of the things that’s possible as I understand it if you’re talking about the geographical area that we’re talking about annexing, is there not room for development in that area?

Mr. Strong: Yes sir.

Councilman Jackson: And then if you weigh, if you factor that into this process does not that impact the cost benefit analysis?

Mr. Strong: Councilman, I don’t think that I can factor that in. I think what we look at is what is there and at the time that we’re doing it. And that’s what I have to look at. And that’s where we put together the packages.

Councilman Jackson: Well, it’s my hope that this Administration is not short-sighted in that regard, because obviously, when we annex areas of the City, even if you’re talking about Provenance and other places like that, we’re going on what they’re anticipating building, than the impact that’s going to be anticipated that’s there. And I guess my question would be - - - certainly, we’re talking about existing community, and as I said on yesterday, we’re talking about apples to oranges, not only in dollars and cents, because I know obviously, from a fiscal prospective, the Mayor commented on that to some degree yesterday. And it becomes apples to oranges. And then the participation process, I mean, the degree of participation form those developers as opposed to this existing community, but again, I do think that there is in fact some legitimacy to looking at this, not only at the impact upon receipt or upon annexation if you will of that particular area. But also the possibility of development on that area and the cost benefit. I don’t know if what we prefer is for them to do a development first and then we annex that in, or do we look at the potential of that development as well. When we start talking about impact, currently as well as cost benefit analysis long term. So, just a thought. Didn’t know how much of that you all use, or you factored in, in this process.

Mayor Hightower: I think Councilman Jackson, you’re hitting the nail on the head and that’s the reason that we would ask that we not do this today, that we postpone it so that we have an opportunity to go out, probably even talk with you and some of the people that want to be annexed and talk about what those potential growth opportunities are and what the real reality of them may be. As you heard Mr. Strong say, when you do cost analysis, it just does not make sense. But maybe there is a way that it can make sense. We certainly want to grow our population as much as we can. There are other factors that don’t factor completely into the water and sewer system such as car sales for instance. Your tax when you buy a car at your residence, so all of a sudden, the City would receive tax on every car that’s bought out in that area. And you may have homes out there that are buying three, four, or five cars. That may be something that we can take a look at to make sure that we get our costs versus benefit in order. So that’s the reason that we’re asking for the delay so that we can go out and do some analysis and would invite your help.

Councilman Jackson: My concern is this. For some people who don’t go out in that area, they may think, well it’s not southeast Shreveport. You know? And the answer is you’re absolutely right. But for those folks who have not been sleep for the last three or four years, what you’ll find is that is now quickly becoming a gateway to the town of Greenwood. And in case you haven’t noticed, what’s happening in the Town of Greenwood, from Summerwood, Cherry Hill, those other developments. And on the same street, and I say the same street, but on Woolworth Road, if you take a right and go back to Woolworth Road, toward Shirley Francis, that part which is in the City, you’ll find that next to that, those upscale developments that are happening in that area, and I think that it’s fastly catching on in the southwest part, not only of Caddo Parish, but even of the City, that we miss the potential of an opportunity of for development in that area as well. So, I think as we do it, we have to look at comparative, as we analyze this, we look at the comparatives of that particular area and what’s happening in that particular area, there may be people who have an idea of developing that area right now, that may not be, at least in my opinion, compatible to what’s being developed in Greenwood and on Woolworth Road to the north. However, I think those kinds of developments, particularly, are more affordable housing developments are not going to be compatible in my opinion, and doesn’t put us in a better situation. And so, as we go through this and analyze this, I’m not in opposition to delaying this, I am in opposition to denying it, but I’m not in opposition to delaying it particularly for the purpose of due diligence and if we’re going to make sure that we look at this. Because I don’t want to put the City in a bad situation because it’s expanding my district. You know, we gotta make sure it make sense as well. But I want us to be not be dismissive in that process and look at the potential impact, because I think if we don’t, somebody else may look at it before we do. And, I just think we have to be considerate of that. Certainly, we’re not going to be competing with Keithville and Greenwood per se, but by the same token, I don’t want us to miss what I think at least represents some possibilities.

Councilman Lester: Thank you Mr. Chairman. Not to belabor the point, from what I understand and correct me if I’m wrong, when we talk about annexation, we’re talking about a two-way street. There is some desire by the City to bring the people in and there is some desire by the people to come in. So, certainly, I think when we talk about annexation, certainly from the residents and potential citizen’s standpoint, there is a desire to come in and quite honestly, I think they are resilient enoughand intelligent enough to deal with what’s going on. And I think if we just tell them, if you come in, these are some of the things that you can expect, these are some of the things that you can’t expect, and this is the time table, then I think as long as we’re realistic with them, then I think we can get it done. I would be interested to kind of find out what the facts and figures are, but as I appreciate it, this is not necessarily a part of my district at all. But in corresponding with the folks and as I appreciate it, they have been fighting this battle in terms of annexation for quite some time, and the cases they make for annexation, I believe is a compelling one. And I would just be concerned that as we move forward with annexation of the City, that we annex folks not necessarily based upon the value of the houses. Because if we do it in that fashion, I think that puts us in a negative situation. And I’m quite sure that’s not going to be the case. So, you know, I will support Council Jackson in terms of as I appreciate it, we’re asking for a two week delay on this, so that we can get some information on it. So, thank you Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Hogan: Thank you Mr. Chairman. One final question Mr. Strong, if whenever we come to the point when we’re prepared to vote on this, assuming that it would pass and the property was annexed into the City, are we under the gun on a time frame to complete any repairs, the $675,000 water and sewer repairs, any street repairs, do we have a time frame whereby we would be required, or will we promise them that it will be done in a certain time?

Mr. Strong: There has been no promises made on this. That’s why it is before you all at this time.

Councilman Hogan: It would just be in line with all the other dozens of Capital Projects.

Mr. Strong: As far as the issues are with the General Fund items. Now, the (inaudible) is something somewhat different from that.

Councilman Hogan: Anything awaiting funding from GO Bonds? It would just fall in line with that as well, based on priorities. Okay, thank you. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Green: Anyone else? Is there anyone here to speak in favor? As you come, state your name and address for the record please.

Mr. Charile Cooks: (6976 Walnut Hill) To this Council and to our honorable Mayor. As some of the Councilmen have been discussing, we have working on this project now for about 3 ½ years. Trying to get sewerage and water in. It’s a health problem to the citizens out there. Sewerage is running in the front and also in the backyards of others. And we appreciate if you just look at this a little bit longer to try to help us with this project. Mr. Harkey who is one of the developers of that subdivision is also instead of trying to put some homes out there also. So, at this time, I’ll let Mr. Harkey speak.

Mr. Gilbert Harkey: (317 Sagehill Dr) There is approximately 100 acres of land that’s owned by a corporation, Walnut Hills, Inc. This corporation was formed in 1957 by ten people. I’m the only one still alive of the ten people. Due to deaths and successions of Walnut Hills, Inc. is now owned by 36 stockholders. So, if you take 1/36 of the value of the assets of Walnut Hills, Inc. which is the 100 acres of raw land, 1/36 is a pretty small ownership of something for anybody to be profit motivated. I’ve been motivated on this for over 40 years, because the septic tanks as approved by the Board of Health at that time ceased to work after about two years, and since that time, sewerage comes to the surface of the ground during the wet part of the year, and there’s water mains that have had leaks and if there’s a power failure, then the sewerage can get into the water system and could cause not only illness, but death. And I would hope that the Mayor and the City Council would be in favor of annexing these people into the City, because 1) it’s just the right thing to do. To help somebody that’s had these problems all these years. The 100 acres of land owned by Walnut Hills, Inc. has the potential for the development of 280 additional lots. And we delivered a packet to every Councilman and also to the Mayor’s office and it has our own feasibility study in it, which shows that if you take the income from future expansion of 280 additional homes, that - - - and it spells out a pretty good estimate of the sales tax that would be collected on building materials and property taxes that would be collected and the water and sewer income to the utilities department. And if you’ve had an opportunity to look at this before you came to this meeting, I think you can see that it’s economically feasible in the long run. And also in the packet of information that was given to each Councilman and the Mayor, this precedence that I have first hand knowledge of, because I have been in the land development business for a number of years. The City of Shreveport has precedence of paying for water mains in areas that they have annexed. In West Ellerbe Estates, the City installed water mains at no cost to the property owners. The sewer mains and off site sewer costs for Sherwood Forest Subdivision. Off site and on site water mains for Sherwood Forest Subdivision. Water and sewer mains in Forbing Woods Subdivision. The City has spent considerable amount of money to extend water to Long Lake Subdivision and not only did they extend it, but they did not charge double rates for the period of time between it was extended to the subdivision and the time it was annexed into the City. It’s the only area I know that didn’t pay double rates like the area I lived in outside the City at one time that paid double rates. That’s Ellerbe Road Estates. There’s been considerable City money spent on water and sewer mains to Southern Trace Subdivision. And these are all what I characterize as “silk stocking areas”. And the City has not found any problem spending money to supply these silk stocking areas with utilities. And I would hope that they would take the same attitude in considering these people who live in Walnut Hills Subdivision. The cost of extending water and sewer mains just in front of the homes was estimated two years ago, to run around $350,000. These other subdivisions that I’ve named must run in the millions of dollars where the City has spent money in these areas. So, I think these people that are low income and minorities that deserve the same kind of respect and help from the City as have been given to these silk stocking areas that I just mentioned. So, I just wanted to point that out. And that concludes my remarks, unless there’s any questions.

Councilman Hogan: Mr. Harkey, I wondered if you could tell me who was responsible in the past and now for maintaining the lines out there?

Mr. Harkey: The water system is owned by a private company, Chief Howard has a corporation and he has small water systems out in rural areas. And it’s named Eagle Water Systems, Inc., or something pretty close to that. And that’s who has been operating the water system.

Councilman Hogan: That’s fine, Okay. I wasn’t sure if it any of the responsibility fell to the Parish or if it was a private system. But you’ve answered my question. Thank you.

Mr. Clarence K. White, Sr.: (6980 Brunch Dr) I’ve been in the Walnut Hills Subdivision since June of ’73. And I’ll tell you, I love that subdivision. I’ve expanded my house I think about three times. But the main problem has always been the same thing. Sewerage. I tell you, when it rains sometimes, you can’t hardly sit outdoors. And I know that has to be affecting our health. But I’m an outside person. And I just love to sit outdoors. So, I would appreciate if the Council can find any source, like you mentioned some type of Bond or whatever. You know once before we had tried for a grant and we were denied in that respect. And I think, and we have young people growing up there, not a whole bunch, but there are young people that are growing up there. And I would hate for them to continue for another - - - see I’ve been there since ’73 which is 30 some years, and I just think that in this day and time, with revenue available from all sources, surely, surely the number of residents out there, you don’t put a cost amount on human life. I wouldn’t think so. So, I would appreciate anything that y’all can do to help us in that endeavor. Thank you.

Mr. Cooks. We do have some representatives from the Walnut Hill, if you don’t mind, I’ll ask them to stand so that you’ll know that we are together in what we are trying to do. Would the residents of Walnut Hill stand? This is not all of them, but some of them weren’t able to come at this time due to the fact of the hour, the time that it was set. Thank you very much.

Councilman Jackson: Mr. Chairman, just one thing. I know that as we have these public hearing, and people who are here and other places that are watching, need to understand and I certainly recognize the desire that these individuals have to come into the City for the benefits that that it will perhaps inure to the neighborhood’s benefit, but I wanted to be sure that it doesn’t go out even as we present it as health issues and those kinds of things, that it’s not the City neglecting it’s duty. That the City, obviously this area is not a part of the City. So, I don’t want anybody to misconstrue it and say “I can’t believe y’all are letting this happen to these people”, so on and so forth. It’s an attempt on the part of those of who are supporting to make sure that we can help to extend our services to people who have these kinds of issues, but I want to make sure that it’s not seen as the responsibility that’s been shirked in any way, shape or form. Perhaps it’s an opportunity that the City has waited a long time to take advantage of, and I’d like to look at it in that way, in that perspective and not that somehow this is the City’s fault or that the City hadn’t done what it should have done, any of those kinds of things. Obviously, I just wanted to be on record that that’s not the case. We are exploring the potential of trying to alleviate some of these issues by allowing you all to come into the limits are extended on services to where you are. So, I want us to approach this, you know it’s not a confrontational or combative issue, it’s just a City trying to measure what’s for the greatest good of the City and we have a responsibility to do that. And so, when we start talking about cost benefit analysis, it’s not thumbing its nose for those who are not part of the City now, but it’s due diligence to just be sure as we extend services that we can afford those services. The last thing that we’d like to do is add people to our City who then could legitimately come down here and have a beef because we’re not doing what we’re supposed to do. So, I just wanted to make sure that everybody’s clear on that as we go through this process of due diligence and I hope that it won’t be a long process, but one that we can come to an agreement on what we can do as a city. And I hope ultimately go forward with this annexation. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Mr. Harkey: Mr. Chairman, may I point out one more thing?

Councilman Green: Yes sir, would you come to the mic please?

Mr. Harkey: Well, I guess I’ve said enough. Thank you.

Councilman Green: Thank you. If nothing else, no other comments, then we would at this time consider this public hearing closed.

Confirmations and/or Appointments, Adding Legislation to the Agenda, and Public

Comments

Councilman Green: Mr. Mayor, we’d like to say welcome to the meeting. Did you have any opening comments?

Mayor Hightower: No Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Green: Thank you. Also, we’d like to welcome to our meeting Mrs. Earlene Coleman. At this time, we’d like to move to confirmations and appointments, adding legislation to the agenda, and public comments.

Confirmations and/or Appointments.

Councilman Jackson: Mr. Chairman, I’d like to if we could, I’d like to suspend the rules for the purpose of appointing an acting City Internal Auditor until Ms. Leanis Graham returns from her illness.

Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Carmody to suspend the rules.

Councilman Lester: Question Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Jackson: I was going to add some other things to that, but - - -

Councilman Lester: Okay, well I’ll go- - - defer to Councilman Jackson.

Councilman Jackson: Yeah, I’m sorry. Councilman Carmody seconded before I was finished. I just wanted to get that on as well as asking while we’ve suspended the rules if we would also consider appointments for both the unexpired terms on the MPC as well as Property Standards Hearing Board, and the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation.

Councilman Lester: Mr. Chairman. Could we take ‘em, could we deal with this first, because I have a question about this?

Councilman Jackson: No, I’m saying we suspend the rules to deal with all of those.

Councilman Lester: Okay, okay.

Councilman Green: Would your motion reflect that Councilman Carmody?

Councilman Jackson: His second.

Councilman Green: Your second?

Councilman Carmody: Yeah.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Carmody to appoint Doug Sanders as Acting City Internal Auditor effective or be retroactive to June 14, 2005 until our City Internal Auditor, Ms. Graham returns and assumes the duties of the office and that he would do so at an annual salary of $75,213.

Councilman Lester: Question Mr. Chairman. Thank you Mr. Chairman. And I would imagine that Councilman Jackson would have more information as the Chairman of Audit and Finance Committee, I guess my question would be is it necessary that this appointment be made by Charter or by Ordinance or something. I don’t have any opposition one way or the other, I’m just trying to - - -

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, the Charter says that the City shall appoint a City Internal Auditor and I would assume that you’re going to appoint an acting City Internal Auditor, then that same provision would apply.

Councilman Lester: Okay.

Mr. Thompson: The City Council shall appoint.

Councilman Lester: Okay, alright. Well that answers my question.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Councilman Jackson: I move that we would confirm the appointment as the Mayor has indicated is his intent to appoint Ms. Shelly Ragle and I would move that we would effective August 1^st confirm the appointment of Shelly Ragle for the Director of Shreveport Parks and Recreation - - - whatever the right terminology.

Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Carmody to confirm the appointment of Shelly Ragle to Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation.

Councilman Hogan: Mr. Chairman? Thank you Mr. Chairman. As I learned last meeting, Ms. Ragle, formerly Ms. Ragle is now Mrs. Stone. Is that correct? Wave at me if that’s right. That’s right. Okay. I’m not sure how much it matters, but we want to make sure we get peoples name right. I know that’s important to everyone. So, if we could reflect that in the record Mr. Thompson. So whatever we need to change, we could get that in the record. We don’t have to do that before we vote on it do we?

Mr. Thompson: No.

Councilman Hogan: Okay. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: Would you like for me to go over the ones that the Mayor sent yesterday?

Councilman Green: Yes sir.

Mr. Thompson: Another is an appointment to the Property Standards Board. It’s Tristan Larson, Keith Mason, Lewis C. Wells, James Moore, Jose Harris, and Francis Colichio.

Councilman Green: Can we just take all of those with one vote?

Motion by Councilman Lester , seconded by Councilman Green to confirm the appointments of Tristan Larson, Keith Mason, Lewis C. Wells, James Moore, Jose Harris, and Francis Colichio to the Property Standards Board.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Chairman, in order to be consistent, just wanted to make sure that the Administration has had a chance to make sure that none of the appointments today owe any outstanding obligations to the City.

Mayor Hightower: That’s correct.

Councilman Carmody: Very good. Thank you.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: The next is an MPC appointment, Sara Herrington to fill Ronald Miciotto’s unexpired term.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Hogan to confirm the appointment of Sara Herrington to the MPC. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: The next is a ZBA appointment. Jason Waltman to fill Sara Herrington’s unexpired term.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Lester to confirm the appointment of Jason Waltman to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: The next is Captain - - - is a Municipal Civil Service Board appointment for Fire and Police is Captain Perry McDaniel to fill John Ivory’s unexpired term and a note about that. The State law requires the Firemen to actually elect a person. They’ve elected Cpt. McDaniel and now the Mayor has to appoint him and the Council must confirm him.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Hogan to confirm the appointment Cpt Perry McDaniel to the SFD Civil Service Board. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: That’s it Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Green: Thank you.

Adding Legislation to the Agenda

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 123 of 2005: A resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson to add Resolution No. 123 of 2005 to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: That’s all we have Mr. Chairman.

Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 107 of 2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MIRIAM E. ORELLANA LACAZE LOCATED AT 329 FLOURNOY LUCAS RD., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Miriam E. Orellana Lacaze has 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 Miriam E. Orellana Lacaze, be authorized to connect the building located at 329 Flournoy Lucas Rd., to the water 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.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Carmody to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 97 of 2005: Creating a False Alarm Committee to assist the Police Department in lowering the amount of false alarms received by the City and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Postponed - June 28 2005)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Carmody to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 100 OF 2005

A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED AN INTERNAL “MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION REPORT” CONCERNING THE NORTH REGIONAL AND LUCAS WASTEWATER PLANTS

WHEREAS, the state permits under which the North Regional and Lucas Wastewater Treatment Plants operate require an internal survey form to be completed annually and submitted to the City Council for review; and

WHEREAS, forms for the past year have been completed by City administrative personnel, after consultation with engineering and operational personnel, and are attached hereto;

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

That the City Council acknowledges that it has reviewed the attached survey forms, and that the ongoing capital projects at the North Regional and Lucas wastewater treatment plants, in conjunction with ongoing collection system work, are intended to maintain compliance with the conditions of the plants’ permits.

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 Carmody, seconded by Councilman Lester to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

3. Resolution No. 101 of 2005: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Southern Hills Business Association and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Hogan, seconded by Jackson to postpone.

Councilman Hogan: Thank you Mr. Chairman. I should be prepared to vote at the next meeting.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

(AMENDMENT TO) RESOLUTION NO. 112 OF 2005

Offered by Councilman CARMODY and seconded by Councilman JACKSON :

RESOLUTION

A Resolution requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to take certain actions and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Trade Confirmation, all in connection with bonds issued to finance the Shreveport Convention Center Hotel; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the “Issuer”) on April 7, 2005 issued its Revenue Bonds (Shreveport Convention Center Hotel Project) Series 2005 in the principal amount of $40,000,000 (the “Bonds”) on behalf of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the “City”); and

WHEREAS, the Bonds were issued as Auction Rate Securities, as defined in that certain Trust Indenture dated as of April 1, 2005 by and between the Issuer and Regions Bank, as Trustee; and

WHEREAS, AmBac Assurance Corporation (“AmBac”) has issued its municipal bond insurance policy to guarantee payment of the Bonds and has committed to issue its Financial Guaranty Insurance Policy For Swap Agreement (the “Swap Policy”); and

WHEREAS, certain conditions have to be met and certain documents have to be executed and delivered by the City and the Authority in order for AmBac to deliver the Swap Policy; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer’s Financial Advisor/Swap Agent has been monitoring long-term fixed rates, has determined that fixed rates are advantageous at this time and has recommended the Issuer request the Authority to enter into an interest rate swap (the “Swap”) with AmBac Financial Products, LLC (the “Counterparty”), a wholly owned subsidiary of AmBac; and

WHEREAS, the Swap will allow the City to precisely plan and budget for debt service on the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Swap will be evidenced by the execution of a Schedule to the ISDA Master Agreement (the “Swap Agreement”) by and between the Counterparty and the Issuer and a Confirmation Letter (the “Trade Confirmation”) delivered by the Counterparty and accepted by the Issuer and the City; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to have the Authority effectuate the Swap; and

WHEREAS, this City Council desires to approve the form of Trade Confirmation and authorize the Mayor to execute and deliver the Trade Confirmation and other agreements or documents in connection with the Swap.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said City, that:

SECTION 1. Request to Authority. The City hereby requests the Authority to take appropriate actions to consummate the Swap. The City hereby approves the form of the Swap Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. Approval of Documents. The form of Trade Confirmation, attached hereto as Exhibit B, is hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Trade Confirmation and deliver it to the Counterparty. The Mayor is further authorized and empowered to execute and deliver any other documents, certificates or agreements in connection with the Swap.

SECTION 3. Special Counsel. Casten & Pearce, A.P.L.C., Shreveport, Louisiana is hereby employed as special swap counsel to the Issuer in connection with this transaction any compensation to be approved by the Issuer and contingent upon the closing of the transaction.

SECTION 4. Financial Advisor/Swap Agent. Government Consultants of Louisiana, Inc. is hereby employed as financial advisor/swap agent to the City in connection with this transaction any compensation to be approved by the City and contingent upon the closing of the transaction.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Jackson to adopt. The Clerk read the following:

Amendment No. 1

Amend the Resolution as follows:

Delete the resolution as introduced and substitute the attached resolution.

Explanation of amendment: The final financial information is inserted in the resolution and attachments.

Motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Hogan to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 112 of 2005. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lester to adopt Resolution No. 112 of 2005 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 4. Nays: Councilman Carmody. 1. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

(AMENDMENT TO) RESOLUTION NO. 113 OF 2005

Offered by Councilman CARMODY and seconded by Councilman JACKSON :

RESOLUTION

A Resolution requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to take certain actions and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Trade Confirmation, all in connection with bonds issued to finance Independence Stadium; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the “Issuer”) on March 16, 2000 issued its Revenue Bonds (City of Shreveport/Independence Stadium Project) Series 2000 in the principal amount of $25,000,000 and on December 13, 2000 issued its Revenue Bonds (City of Shreveport/Independence Stadium Project) Series 2000A in the principal amount of $5,000,000 (collectively, the “Bonds”) on behalf of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the “City”); and

WHEREAS, the Bonds were initially issued as variable rate bonds, as defined in those certain Trust Indentures dated as of March 1, 2000 and December 1, 2000, respectively, by and between the Issuer and Regions Bank, as Trustee; and

WHEREAS, MBIA Insurance Corporation (“MBIA”) has issued its municipal bond insurance policy to guarantee payment of the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer’s Financial Advisor/Swap Agent has been monitoring long-term fixed rates, has determined that fixed rates are advantageous at this time and has recommended the Issuer request the City to enter into an interest rate swap (the “Swap”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (the “Counterparty”); and

WHEREAS, the Swap will allow the City to precisely plan and budget for debt service on the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Swap will be evidenced by the execution of a Interest Rate Swap Transaction to the previously executed ISDA Master Agreement (the “Swap Agreement”) by and between the Counterparty and the Issuer; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to have the Authority effectuate the Swap; and

WHEREAS, this City Council desires to approve the form of Swap Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute and deliver the Swap Agreement and other agreements or documents in connection with the Swap.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said City, that:

SECTION 1. Request to Authority. The City hereby requests the Authority to take appropriate actions to consummate the Swap.

SECTION 2. Approval of Documents. The form of Swap Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Swap Agreement and deliver it to the Counterparty. The Mayor is further authorized and empowered to execute and deliver any other documents, certificates or agreements in connection with the Swap.

SECTION 3. Special Counsel. Casten & Pearce, A.P.L.C., Shreveport, Louisiana is hereby employed as special swap counsel to the Issuer in connection with this transaction any compensation to be approved by the Issuer and contingent upon the closing of the transaction.

SECTION 4. Financial Advisor/Swap Agent. Government Consultants of Louisiana, Inc. is hereby employed as financial advisor/swap agent to the City in connection with this transaction any compensation to be approved by the City and contingent upon the closing of the transaction.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Lester to adopt. The Clerk read the following:

Amendment No. 1

Amend the Resolution as follows:

Delete the resolution as introduced and substitute the attached resolution.

Explanation of amendment: The final financial information is inserted in the resolution and attachments.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Lester to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 113 of 2005. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Jackson to adopt Resolution No. 113 of 2005 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Antee: Mr. Chairman, we’d like to thank the Council for approving both of those, but the Independence Stadium Ordinance, at the time we did those $30,000,000 in bonds, the fixed rate was 6 ¼ % and now since giving the Mayor the authority to lock it in, he’ll lock it in at below 4% which will save over the 30 years, we’ll ultimately save millions of dollars that would have gone to interest. And we want to point that out to the public.

RESOLUTI0N NO. 116 OF 2005

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, the Purchasing Agent, after consultation with various department heads, has determined that certain supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles as shown in Exhibits A & B (attached) hereto are surplus, obsolete, or unusable for present and future City needs; and

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

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to retain responsibility for the disposition of all surplus supplies, materials, equipment and vehicles having an acquisition value of $10,000.00 or more; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to dispose of, by public auction, the supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles 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, equipment and vehicles described in Exhibits A & B are surplus and no longer needed for public purposes and that the acquisition value of said properties are greater then $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, equipment and vehicles instruments 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 Carmody, seconded by Councilman Hogan to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 117 of 2005: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor with the Shreveport Opera Guild relative to the production of the 31^st annual Les Boutiques De Noel and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

2. Resolution No. 118 of 2005: A resolution authorizing the Mayor’s signature on a permanent right of way servitude document, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 119 of 2005: A resolution ratifying the signature of the Mayor on supplemental agreement No. 2 of the Cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana concerning highway improvement projects nos. 001-02-0029 and 809-13-001

4. Resolution No. 120 of 2005: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation of immovable property from McLemore-Stephenson Co., Inc. and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

5. Resolution No. 121 of 2005: A resolution consenting to the assignment and change of control of the City’s Cable Television system franchise, to authorize the Mayor to execute agreements, relative thereto, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

6. Resolution No. 122 of 2005: A resolution authorizing the waiver of building rental fees for the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association Annual Conference and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

7. Resolution No. 123 of 2005: A resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Jackson to introduce Resolution No(s). 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, and 123 to lay over until July 26, 2005 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Mr. Thompson: Oh Mr. Chairman, I made a mistake, we need to remove 122, which authorizes the waiver of building rental fees for the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association. That has been replaced by the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement that was added.

Councilman Green: Do we need a motion to - - -

Mr. Thompson: Yes.

Motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Jackson to remove Resolution No. 122 of 2005. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

1. Ordinance No. 103 of 2005: An ordinance declaring the City’s interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Lester/D/Gibson/F/Green)

2. Ordinance No. 104 of 2005: Amending the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Carmody to introduce Ordinance No(s). 103 and 104 of 2005 to lay over until July 26, 2005 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL

1. Ordinance No. 28 of 2005: An ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, styled Animals, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green) (Postponed – June 28, 2005)

Having passed first reading on March 8, 2005 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 Jackson to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Councilman Jackson: Question Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Green: Question on what?

Councilman Jackson: 28 sir.

Councilman Green: It’s already been postponed.

Councilman Jackson: Yeah, and since it’s been postponed, all I really wanted to know is you know we had been dealing with it a while back and wanted to know if we had brought ourselves any closer to a resolution today than we were when we started. I know that you all had committees working and the commission - - - joint work, and I just wanted to know how close we were to dealing with this subject.

Councilman Green: It is to my understanding that the legislation has been completed, and hopefully by the next meeting we will be ready to vote on it.

2. Ordinance No. 83 of 2005: An ordinance authorizing the purchasing agent to dispose of surplus real property and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Claiborne Ave (B/Walford (Postponed B June 28, 2005)

Having passed first reading on May 24, 2005 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 Hogan to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

3. Ordinance No. 93 of 2005: An ordinance amending and reenacting Section 3.01 of Ordinance No. 96 of 1980 relative to exemptions and exclusions from sales and use taxes and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Postponed – June 28, 2005)

Having passed first reading on June 14, 2005 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 Hogan to table. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

4. Ordinance No. 96 of 2005: Authorizing the use of the Cargill Soccer Association/SU and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Having passed first reading on June 14, 2005 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 to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

5. Ordinance No. 97 of 2005: An ordinance authorizing the donation of City-owned property at 2744 West Caperton Street to Derrick Holmes and Leroy Williams and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Having passed first reading on June 14, 2005 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 Lester to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

6. Ordinance No. 100 of 2005: ANNEXATION B Tag No. 05-02. Enlarging the limits and boundaries o the City of Shreveport B A tract of land located along the Southern Loop Road in Section 20 T-16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)

Having passed first reading on June 14, 2005 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Hogan to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

7. Ordinance No. 101 of 2005: ANNEXATION B Tag No. 04-03. Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport B A tract of land located along the Woolworth and Buncombe Roads in portions of Sections 3, 4, 9, and 10 (T16N-R15W) Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)

Having passed first reading on June 14, 2005 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 Carmody to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

8. Ordinance No. 102 of 2005: An Ordinance to amend Section 38-41 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to Housing and Property Standards and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on June 14, 2005 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 Jackson to postpone.

Councilman Lester: And let me say, my plan is to bring this particular ordinance before the Property Standards Board. We just haven’t scheduled a meeting. Obviously, Councilman Walford is out of town, so hopefully before our next meeting we will have scheduled that meeting and we can tell you when we can move forward on that.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

9. Ordinance No. 79 of 2005: ZONING - C-35-05: 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 Ford Street, 200 feet west of Allen Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District, to B-3-E community Business/Extended Use District. LIMITED TO STORAGE OF INOPERABLE VEHICLES, ONLY, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Postponed B June 28, 2005)

Having passed first reading on June 14, 2005 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 to adopt.

Councilman Lester: Thank you Mr. Chairman, and my question is this. I would like to move forward on this and put an amendment. Do I need to write the amendment out? Okay.

Councilman Jackson: Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Lester: If you give me a second.

Councilman Green: What we’ll do is we’ll move forward and at the end of - - - whenever the amendment is ready, we’ll come back to it. At this time, we’ll move to item no. 10, Unfinished Business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES:

CLERK’S REPORT: None.

Committee will rise and report, and reconvene into regular council meeting

Councilman Green: At this time the Committee will rise and report, and reconvene into regular council meeting. Is there a motion?

Motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Hogan to rise and report and reconvene into regular Council Meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Councilman Green: At this time, we’ll move to the amendment on item no. 79.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, item no. 79, there is a stipulation included in the body of the ordinance and this will be Stipulation No. 2.

Having been read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, second by Councilman Carmody to adopt. The Clerk read the following:

Amendment No. 1.

Amendment adds stipulation 2 to read as follows:

A fence approved by the MPC Staff is erected and maintained which screens the inoperable vehicles from public view.

Motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 79 of 2005. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Motion by Councilman Lester seconded by Councilman Hogan to adopt Ordinance No. 79 of 2005 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Walford, and Gibson. 2.

Councilman Lester: Thank you Mr. Chairman, thank you members. This I think is a reasonable compromise. I had a number of residents in the area who were concerned about it. I had an opportunity to speak to the actual owner, and he has agreed to the stipulation that we have placed on that’s in good faith. So, I appreciate your cooperation. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Green: Again, we would like to say thank you for coming, if there is no other business to come before this Body, this meeting is adjourned.

The adopted ordinances and amendments follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 79OF 2005

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 FORD STREET, 200 FEET WEST OF ALLEN AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO B-3-E, COMMUNITY BUSINESS/EXTENDED USE  DISTRICT, LIMITED TO “STORAGE OF INOPERABLE VEHICLES,” ONLY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of on Lots 25, 26, & 27 Block D, Ingersoll Heights Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, located on the north side of Ford Street, 200 feet west of Allen Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District and B-3, Community Business District, to B-3-E, Community Business/Extended Use District, limited to “storage of inoperable vehicles”, only.

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

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

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

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict

herewith are hereby repealed.

Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 79 of 2005.

Amendment adds stipulation 2 to read as follows:

A fence approved by the MPC Staff is erected and maintained which screens the inoperable vehicles from public view.

ORDINANCE NO. 96 OF 2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CARGILL SOCCERAND RECREATION FACILITY BY CADDO-BOSSIER SOCCER ASSOCIATION/SU AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, CABOSA/SU operates a youth soccer program which is open for membership to eligible youth residing within the City of Shreveport and surrounding areas; and

WHEREAS, for the past several years, City and CABOSA/SU have cooperated in the development and operation of a youth soccer program using City’s soccer facilities to their mutual advantage; and

WHEREAS, the operation of this program provides a benefit to youth soccer participants and provides a wholesome recreational activity for all citizens of the City of Shreveport and surrounding areas which is a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, LSA-R.S. 33:4712 requires that notice of this ordinance be published at least three (3) times within fifteen (15) days, one week apart.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the use of the Cargill Soccer facility by Caddo-Bossier Soccer Association/SU is hereby authorized and the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a Agreement with Caddo-Bossier Soccer Association/SU relative to the authorization granted herein, substantially in accord with the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council on June 14, 2005.

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. 97 OF 2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 2744 WEST CAPERTON STREET TO DERRICK HOLMES AND LEROY WILLIAMS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is the recipient of funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and

WHEREAS, these funds were used to fund the Queensborough Model Blocks Program (the “Program”); and

WHEREAS, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (the “Act”), as amended, requires among other things, that the City establish and implement a uniform procedure to provide assistance to persons displaced from their dwellings as a result of a project or program funded, in whole or in part, with assistance from HUD; and

WHEREAS, assistance provided to a displaced person or family under the Act includes, but is not limited to the requirement that the agency provide a comparable replacement dwelling to such person(s); and

WHEREAS, Derrick Holmes and Leroy Williams previously resided as 2700 Frederick Street; and

WHEREAS, 2700 Frederick Street was acquired and subsequently demolished by the City of Shreveport in conjunction with the Program; and

WHEREAS, City is the owner of property at 2744 West Caperton Street and desires to donate the said property Derrick Holmes and Leroy Williams in partial satisfaction of City’s obligations under the Act; and

WHEREAS, LSA-R.S. 33:4712 requires that notice of this ordinance be published at least three (3) times within fifteen (15) days, one week apart.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to donate the City-owned property located at 2744 West Caperton Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana to Derrick Holmes and Leroy Williams in partial satisfaction of City’s obligations under the Act.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport any and all documents relative to the authorization granted herein after review and approval of such document(s) by the Office of the City Attorney.

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. 100 OF 2005

AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT - A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN LOOP ROAD IN SECTION 20 (T16N-R13W), CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, petitions signed by more than the required percentage in property value of the area described below has 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 west line of the SE/4 and the north-south centerline of Section 20 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana with the southerly right-of-way line of the 145 foot-wide Southern Loop Road (Parish dedication and Parish fee per Book 3220, Pages 302 and 307, of the Records and originally called the East-West Road and renamed per Book 3306, Page 596, and now owned and controlled by the City of Shreveport per Book 3521, Page 124), and being a point on the present City limits line as established by Annexation Ordinances Nos. 202 of 2002 and 208 of 2004; run thence, from said point of beginning, north 00E 45' 08" east along the north-south centerline a distance of 146.76 feet across the Southern Loop Road to a point on the north right-of-way line thereof; continue thence running north 00E 45' 08" east along the said centerline of Section 20 (T16N-R13W) and along a portion of the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 202 of 2002 a distance of 1916.09 feet to the intersection with the centerpoint of Section 20; run thence south 89E 22' 25" east along the east-west centerline of Section 20 a distance of 1319.98 feet to the southeast corner of the SW/4 of the NE/4 of Section 20; run thence north 00E 46' 12" east along the east line of the SW/4 of the NE/4 a distance of 1317.05 feet to

the northeast corner thereof of the SW/4 of the NE/4; run thence north 89E 28' 27" west along the north line of the SW/4 of the NE/4 a distance of 1320.20 feet to the said north-south centerline of Section 20 (T16N-R13W); run thence south 00E 45' 08" west along the north-south centerline a distance of 657.37 feet; run thence south 00E 18' 34" west a distance of 39.57 feet; run thence south 89E 32' 25" east a distance of 270.61 feet; run thence south 00E 18' 45" west a distance of 422.78 feet; run thence north 89E 03' 46" west a distance of 448.63 feet to a point located in the SE/4 of the NW/4 of Section 20 (T16N-R13W); run thence across the SE/4 of the NW/4 and across the SW/4 of Section 20 the following 22 distances to an intersection with the northerly right-of-way line of the Southern Loop Road:

South 00E 00' 00" west a distance of 100.85 feet;

south 85E 16' 30" west a distance of 359.32 feet;

south 04E 43' 30" east a distance of 58.00 feet;

south 01E 08' 51" west a distance of 120.63 feet;

south 85E 16' 30" west a distance of 536.85 feet;

south 05E 27' 02" east a distance of 63.82 feet;

run thence southeasterly along a curve to the left and counter clockwise an arc distance of 89.77 feet (said curve having a radius of 1010.00 feet and a long chord bearing south 07E 59' 49" east 89.74 feet);

run thence southeasterly along a curve to the left  and counter clockwise an arc distance of 198.95 feet (said curve having a radius of 1050.00 feet and a long chord bearing south 15E 58' 17" east 198.66 feet );

south 67E 27' 18" west a distance of 120.18 feet;

run thence northwesterly along a curve to the right and clockwise an arc distance of 24.20 feet ( said curve having a radius of 978.81 feet and a long chord bearing north 21E 50' 12" west 24.20 feet );

run thence northwesterly along a curve to the left and counter clockwise an arc distance of 190.60 feet (said curve having a radius of 729.48 feet and a long chord bearing north 74E 39' 15" west 190.06 feet );

north 26E 25' 59" west a distance of 40.00 feet;

south 63E 34' 01" west a distance of 133.39 feet;

run thence southwesterly along a curve to the left and counter clockwise an arc distance of 54.32 feet (said curve having a radius of 50.00 feet and a long chord bearing south 32E 26' 32" west 51.69 feet);

south 01E 19' 04" west a distance of 83.98 feet;

run thence southwesterly along a curve to the left and counter clockwise an arc distance of 886.84 feet (said curve having a radius of 559.14 feet and a long chord bearing south 42E 53' 58" west 796.76 feet);

south 89E 25' 16" east a distance of 309.00 feet;

run thence southerly along a curve to the right and clockwise an arc distance of 732.20 feet ( said curve having a radius of 5400.00 feet and a long chord bearing south 00E44'52" west 731.63 feet );

north 65E 37' 17" east a distance of 84.02 feet;

south 03E 38' 45" west a distance of 281.60 feet;

run thence southerly along a curve to the left and counter clockwise an arc distance of 36.85 feet (said curve having a radius of 76.63 feet and a long chord bearing south 10E 07' 44" east 36.49 feet);

and south 23E 54' 12" east a distance of 116.05 feet to the said intersection with the northerly right-of-way line of the Southern Loop Road;

continue thence running south 23E 54' 12" east a distance of 120 feet across the Southern Loop Road to a point on the southerly right-of-way line thereof; run thence in a northeasterly and easterly direction along the southerly line of the 120 and 145 foot-wide Southern Loop Road a distance of 1592.39 feet, more or less, to the said intersection with the west line of the SE/4 of Section 20 (T16N- R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, the point of beginning, and containing 115 acres, more or less.

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 AD@.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized to file, 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.

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

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//s// James E. Green, Chairman

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//s// Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council