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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana

May 9, 2006

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Calvin Ben Lester, Jr. at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Green.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Robertson.

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

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Green to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday April 24, 2006 and City Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, and Green. 6. Nays: None. Out of the Chamber: Councilman Jackson. 1.

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

Councilwoman Robertson: Art Break was this past weekend and none of these are in attendance today, but I would like to read the names of some of the schools that were in my area and were winners. I have one student that was from Caddo Middle Magnet that was awarded two of the highest honors during Art Break, his name is Mason Nabors. He’s an 8^th grader and he won the Jimmy Dunn Memorial Portfolio Award and he also won the William B. Davis Memorial Award. Both of those, he received a trophy and saving bonds, so we’re proud of him. Some others that were at Caddo Middle Magnet were Kelsey McHalffey, Mary Ellen Kerr, Samuel Cooper, Hunter Ward, Hannah Thomason, Joshua Hensley, and Alexandra Morgan. Eden Gardens Elementary School, we had Rachel Lee, Cade Byram, Eleanor Golson, and Erin Deyo. And University Elementary School, Kobie Ward, Shelby Paine, Madeleine Hollis, Valerie Morgan, and Jacory Robinson. And they did a great job, their pictures were wonderful. Thank you.

Councilman Lester: Thank you Councilwoman Robertson, are there any other distinguished guests by any other member? That takes us to Communications of the Mayor. Mr. Mayor do you have any communications at this time?

Mayor Hightower: Mr. Chairman, the only thing that we have today that was request yesterday to have Director of SporTran to come and talk a little bit about night service. So, Gene is here today to do that.

Councilman Lester: Mr. Eddy come forward please sir. State your name and business address for the record, and kindly enlighten us about this night service that we’re very excited about.

Councilwoman Robertson: He was going to tell us today about the new route at Line Ave.

Councilman Lester: Oh, we’re going to get two for the price of one.

Mr. Eddy: My name is Gene Eddy, I’m the manager for SporTran. My office is at 1115 Jack Wells Blvd, Shreveport. Councilman Robertson asked me to explain a little bit about a route change that she had asked for, Line Ave, Route 7. This is one of those situations that we are able to accommodate a request fairly easily. It doesn’t require a change in budget or an increase in funds. We are going to extend service that formerly stopped at Dumbarton and Lardner down to the Ashley Ridge area and do a loop through the Ashley Ridge area. We surveyed service in the Spring Lake area, we had 18 trips a day, we were operating through there. We’re going to roughly split those in half and operate half the trips through Ashley Ridge, and maintain (inaudible) trips through the Spring Lake area. But in this fashion, we can provide service to the retail area that has been established and also that gives us access that we can operate a bus of SporTran size through. We will be putting this into effect on Monday, I believe May 22^nd. We’ve got new schedules if anyone wants to see one. They should be on our website as well.

Councilman Lester: And Mr. Eddy while you’re up here, kinda give us a sneak preview on night service.

Mr. Eddy: The sneak preview on night service. We are prepared if the City Council so designates to put in a demonstration program for approximately 15 months of night service to the Shreveport and the Bossier City areas. Where routes will link up people with jobs. People that demographically are probably those in most need rides to works, to those areas within what’s probably will go. This is a demonstration program. It’s going to be some what of a trial and error basis, or I should say check and adjust. We have gotten routes from the Morgan Hill Study that was done. Probably a year and a half a go, at the request of Northwest Louisiana Council of Government, and we feel like this is going to be good trial to see what kind of service we can put out to help people that currently can’t get to work because SporTran basically shuts down at 7:00. This will be 7:00 to midnight service. It will not be real frequent service. We’re looking at 1 hour intervals. It will not be the exact same routes that we have now, they’ll be different routes, although they’ll be very similar to our routes here. Before we put it out, we’ll have public hearings, we’ll provide notice that will show the public what we intend to do.

Councilman Lester: I just want to say, I appreciate your work, I know that every year during budget time, at least since I’ve been on the Council, we have discussed what it would take for some type of expanded service, and the answer always comes back, money. And I think the demonstration project will help us out a lot, particularly, those constituents of mine that are working at your casinos, your hospitals, and those places where you know getting work, or getting home from work is a problem. Many times they get to work, but then they have to take cabs and things of that nature and so, the money that they’ve made that day is pretty much eaten up in terms of trying to get home. So, I think this is going to help out a lot of people and we’re excited about what’s on the horizon. So, I thank you for it.

Mr. Eddy: Thank you.

Councilman Jackson: Mr. Eddy, you’d said this was a pilot program, and we’d talked about folks who are in Shreveport and we said it serves both Shreveport and Bossier City, and I know the spirit of this idea was to be sure that folks could get to work at all times. In the study and in the way you compose, I guess the routes, are the folks we’re picking up, the folks who live in Bossier and work in Shreveport, or we talking about - - -

Mr. Eddy: My understanding is it works both ways. Our route system now carries people from Shreveport to Bossier that work there, and carries people from Bossier to Shreveport that work in Shreveport.

Reports:

Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel (To include detailed personnel report from SMG)

Councilman Lester: On yesterday, we received a report from the Administration and from Mr. Antee on the Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel. Are there any additional questions for the Administration on that issue?

Councilman Jackson: Mr. Chairman, did we get the information we’d ask about? Or we going to get it today?

Councilman Lester: Councilman Jackson, I think that this would be an appropriate time to ask that question. I see Mr. Gilliam is here. I believe to let the public know on yesterday, Councilman Jackson and myself asked questions about Fair Share as it relates to the hotel. Mr. Antee, if you want to kind of pick up - - -?

Mr. Antee: Yeah, Mr. Gilliam had a report on that reflecting where that 19% from the last pay application is going, and Sam was that presented to Mr. Thompson to submit to ‘em? I know you submitted it to me. We have it. I thought my copy was just a copy, and I thought it was submitted to the Council. If not, I’ll run up and get it, and have it for you.

Mr. Sam Gilliam: I have the latest report in front of me, and of course, I was trusting that it would be in your possession at this time. But at this point, roughly there are some segments and work scopes that revolve around the condition and the building of the foundation of the Convention Center and Hotel. That’s about as far as I appreciate it that it has gone. Of course being a compliance officer, would I say there was room for improvement? The nature of my business is that I’m never totally satisfied. But considering where they are right now, and we’d like to get this report in your hands as soon as possible.

Councilman Jackson: Thank you Mr. Gilliam. I guess, the bottom line of what we were talking about yesterday, was previous to this meeting, we have gotten reports from - - - I don’t know either you office or the Administration in general with the status of where we were on the project, and if I’m not mistaken, the first page had actuals and then the last page had before projected and the problem I had then was that even as we projected out, I was assuming we were projecting best case scenarios, since this is just projections, that we were projecting the best case scenario. And in that best case scenario, it still had 19% in that projection sheet. You may remember what I’m talking about. And I’d asked about that 2% before, and I was wondering what it - - - my real question yesterday, the bottom line is what had happened with that 2% that seemed to be missing the last time.

Mr. Gilliam: Well, what happened is that I think it’s a correction in the computation that we made from our office. We found (inaudible) computational difference, as we calculated it in our office. Now we’ve given Mr. McCrocklin and Walton the opportunity to reconcile that with us, but we simply looked at the hard figures, and as we presented from our office, these were the projected amounts. Now we are looking though Mr. Jackson, for an anticipated 25%. Because that’s the goal that we’ve anticipated, and we’re dialoging and in communication with Mr. McCrocklin and Walton in terms of them presenting that kind of proposal to us.

Councilman Jackson: Well, I was just trying to reconcile the projection with the promise, for lack of a better timer, and the projection, I thought was certainly wasn’t concrete per se, but I thought it was the best case scenario. It would be a projection of what the best case scenario would be in that we didn’t expect from a cost perspective for it to go up. So, the numbers may not increase. So, I wasn’t sure why we weren’t at the 21% and we didn’t have an answer to it yesterday, and I was just trying to seek an answer to it was my concern.

Mr. Gilliam: Well, again Mr. Jackson, my anticipation is would it be that indeed that it would go up. And that’s going to be the initiative that we’re going to take from our office. If there are opportunities to increase it. But the difference you see here is simply a computational correction from our office.

Councilman Jackson: So, the 19% was produced by your office?

Mr. Gilliam: That’s the figure we came up with when we looked at the figures that they presented to us. I’m thinking it was a computational error.

Councilman Jackson: On our part?

Mr. Gilliam: On their part.

Councilman Jackson: And they may have said 21 and when we did the numbers, it was really 19.

Mr. Gilliam: The way we looked at it in our office, there may have been I think there was some aspect of it, they were including a company that we didn’t dub as being either Fair Share or MBE. And in our thinking we factored it out, because we wanted to at least adhere to the spirit of the letter, this ordinance.

Councilman Jackson: Alright, well, I guess I’m just in hopes Mr. Chairman, that whatever is necessary that we would be vigilant in this regard and not lax in making sure. It’s not Mr. Gilliam’s job per se, this compliance, but I guess not from a compliance perspective, but really from a perspective of being sure that we are - - - that those who are contractually bound are keeping their end of the deal, throughout as we are paying throughout this process as well we get their and not when it’s over, and say well you know, at least it was close. Yesterday we had some discussions about the lack of fluidity in the law, and if the ordinance says a certain number, it ought to be a certain number or it’s not what it ought to be. And so, I guess that’s my concern Mr. Chairman, that we make sure we remain focused on being sure that we can see that come to fruition as well. Thank you Mr. Chairman, thank you Mr. Gilliam.

Councilman Lester: And might I add, and to piggyback on to what Councilman Jackson said, the reason why this Council and certain ones of us, and I think all the Council, but have particular concern is that in voting to move forward with the hotel project, Mr. McCrocklin stood right where you stand and uttered the famous 21%, nothing less than that. And so, quite obviously, when we got the numbers from you, and we do appreciate the fact that your office is and has been vigilant, because quite honestly, the price of doing the right thing and having people vigilant and being on the (inaudible), but certainly, you know when we got the report back from your office, and it fell from the 21% to 19 or some thing other than what they said, they committed to and that was their contractually, and I might add for what it’s worth, I remember during the discussion, Councilman Green asked the question, if we fall below 21%, will the Administration move forward with legal action, and he got assurances that we would. So, our concern is that this contractor who stood before us and before all of Shreveport and made a promise that he would do no less than 21%, with a goal of doing at least 25 as we were pouring the concrete and as we were moving forward, the last thing that we wanted to do is as Councilman Jackson is get the building complete, and they say well, we tried, because I mean, 2% on a $50,000,000 contract is a pretty substantial sum. And so, I will definitely echo the comments that Councilman Jackson has made and please continue to keep us informed, and if as I appreciate it from Mr. Antee yesterday that the company has made some changes in it’s local representation, maybe it will be necessary at our next Council Meeting to have the new face of the company come down and kind of explain where they are in that process so that we can be assured that while a different person has made the promise, the commitment that the company made through their people remains the same.

Mr. Gilliam: Mr. Chairman, with your strong urging, I will assure you that I will engage in strong dialogue with this company first thing in the morning.

Councilman Jackson: And what I would say Mr. Chairman, so that folks who may be present or listening that understand that it’s certainly not a petty scenario when we talk about 2%. Because 2% of this project is nearly $1.5 (million). And so we’re not talking bout a small amount of money particularly for a disadvantaged minority business. That’s a significant economic impact on a smaller business. And so, I would hope that with that level of significance, we deal with it as you suggest that you would, or even on tomorrow. So, I appreciate that. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, do you have copies or do you want us to make copies?

Councilman Lester: Please make copies and distribute that to the Council.

Mr. Antee: And Mr. Chairman, we would like to point out that we have had assurances from John Martin, the president of Walton. It’s good in the fact that we’re talking about 2% and not 12% or 15%, so it being in this early stage, and still having at least half of the project to go 2% is still an attainable goal that they can maintain hopefully.

Councilman Lester: Well, I mean with all due respect, we don’t expect them to attain the 2%, they made a commitment to do the 21%.

Mr. Antee: We want to get 6 more per cent to be able to go to 25.

Councilman Lester: There you go, there you go.

Mr. Antee: (Inaudible) at a minimum, but how many times have we been here when we’re talking about 7 or 8%. I’m just saying it’s good that we’re at 19, not at 7 or 8. And reiterating their commitment that they’ve said to us.

Councilman Green: I just basically since Mr. Antee said that when we pay ‘em, do we pay ‘em all but a percentage? 1% or 2%. The next check - - -

Mr. Antee: We withhold 5%.

Councilman Green: No, what I’m saying, the next check that we write ‘em if they send us a bill for a million dollars, can we just tell ‘em we’ll give ‘em 2% of that later?

Mr. Antee: No, we give ‘em 95% and withhold 5%.

Councilman Green: No sir. What I’m saying is I know we withhold it, but when they write out a bill for the check, whatever we supposed to give ‘em, can we just say to them, we’ll give you all of it but 2%?

Councilman Lester: Well, in this case, instead of giving them - - - withholding 5, can we withhold 7?

Mr. Antee: We’ll check Councilmen.

Property Standards Report

Councilman Lester: We got a Property Standards Report from Mr. Bowie’s office on yesterday. Does anyone have any additional questions on Property Standards? Alright.

Public Hearing: None.

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

Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

Adding Legislation to the Agenda:

1. Ordinance No. 58 of 2006: An Ordinance levying a tax of Twenty-seven and Eighty-two One Hundredths (27 and 82/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2006 for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the city of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 59 of 2006: An Ordinance levying a tax of Eight and Thirteen One Hundredths (8 and 13/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the city of Shreveport as defined by act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the purposes as set forth herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 60 of 2006: An Ordinance levying various taxes totaling Eighteen and Eighty-two One Hundredths (18 and 82/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2006 in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

4. Ordinance No. 61 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 budget for the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

5. Resolution No. 77 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

6. Resolution No. 78 of 2006: A resolution rejecting bids received on IFB #06-044, Push Bumpers for Patrol Cars and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

7. Resolution No. 79 of 2006: A resolution rejecting the bids received for IFB 06-045, Police Prisoner seats for Shreveport Police Department and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Walford to add Ordinance No(s) 58, 59, 60, and 61 of 2006; and Resolution No(s) 77, 78, and 79 of 2006 to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

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:

The Clerk read the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 66 of 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIREPLACE SPECIALTIES, INC., LOCATED AT 8500 BOX ROAD, TO CONNECT TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Fireplace Specialties, Inc. 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 Fireplace Specialties, Inc., be authorized to connect the building located at 8500 Box Road (Lot 1 of correction plat of Hatfield-Gorman Industrial Park Subdivision) to the water & 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.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

2. Resolution No. 67 of 2006: A resolution authorizing a contract between the City of Shreveport and Red River Road Runners, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Green to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Mr. Thompson: In addition the amendment that was requested yesterday to change the name from Convention Hall to Riverview Hall will be made and we’ll have that amendment at the next meeting.

3. Resolution No. 68 of 2006: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into one or more Swap Agreements, all in connection with certain outstanding bonds of the City or the Authority and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Walford to remove Resolution No. 68 of 2006 from the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, there were two items that were added that can be voted on today.

The Clerk read the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 78 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON IFB #06-044, PUSH BUMPERS FOR PATROL CARS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, five bids were received as a result of solicitations for Push Bumpers for Patrol Cars, IFB #06-044; and;

WHEREAS, the City has rejected all of the bids because the specifications will be changed by the department for the new bid;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the bids received on IFB #06-044 be rejected.

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 declared repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Carmody to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 79 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB 06-045, POLICE PRISONER SEATS FOR SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENTD AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

By:

WHEREAS, One bid was received as a result of solicitations on IFB 06-045 for Police Prisoner Seats; and

WHEREAS, the City has rejected the bid because it was over budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the bids received on IFB 06-045 be rejected;

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; and

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

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Carmody to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

The Clerk read the following:

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 65 OF 2006

Offered by Councilman ____________ and seconded by Councilman _____________:

RESOLUTION

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into, or request the Authority to enter into, one or more Swap Agreements, all in connection with certain outstanding bonds of the City or the Authority and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the “City”) previously issued its $7,390,000 Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A (AMT-Subject) and its $18,610,000 Airport System PFC Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B (AMT-Subject) (collectively, the “Airport Bonds”) on behalf of the Shreveport Airport Authority; and

WHEREAS, the City caused the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the “Authority”) on its behalf to issue $25,000,000 Revenue Bonds (City of Shreveport/Independence Stadium Project) Series 2000 and $5,000,000 Revenue Bonds (City of Shreveport/Independence Stadium Project) Series 2000A (collectively, the “Stadium Bonds”); and

WHEREAS, the City caused the Authority on its behalf to issue $75,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Shreveport Utility System Project) Series 2005 (the “Utility Bonds”); and

WHEREAS, the City caused the Authority on its behalf to issue $40,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Shreveport Convention Center Hotel Project) Series 2005 (the “Hotel Bonds”) (collectively the Airport Bonds, Stadium Bonds, Utility Bonds and Hotel Bonds are referred to as the “Bonds”); and

WHEREAS, all Bonds are currently outstanding and bear a variable rate except Airport Bonds; and

WHEREAS, either the City or the Authority has entered into certain interest rate hedging agreements (the “Existing Swaps”) with respect to each series of Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Financial Advisor/Swap Agent has been monitoring changes in the yield curve and long-term fixed rates, and has recommended that the City, in effect, change the payment index on each existing swap by entering into, or requesting the Authority to enter into, a new swap or modifying or requesting that the Authority modify, an Existing Swap (each, a “Basis Swap”); and

WHEREAS, each Basis Swap will benefit the City, may be structured to produce current upfront savings and is expected to enhance performance of the underlying swap which would mitigate basis risk and lower net debt service on the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the City or the Authority, on behalf of the City, has executed and delivered a standard ISDA agreement with respect to each of the Existing Swaps (i) Morgan Keegan Financial Products, Inc. with respect to the Airport Bonds, (ii) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., with respect to the Stadium Bonds, (iii) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., with respect to the Utility Bonds and (iv) Ambac Financial Services, LLC with respect to the Hotel Bonds; and

WHEREAS, each Basis Swap will be evidenced by an ISDA Master Agreement, a related Schedule thereto and one or more Confirmation Letters or amended Confirmation Letters by and between Morgan Keegan Financial Products, Inc. and/or JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and/or other swap provider (the “Provider”) and the City or the Authority, and may also be evidenced by other related documentation including a Replacement Transaction Agreement, between the City or the Authority, the Provider and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch (the “CSP”), if required, (each, a “Swap Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, this City Counsel desires to approve the terms of the Basis Swaps and the form of Swap Agreements and to authorize the Mayor to execute and deliver the Swap Agreements and other agreements or documents (or to request that the Authority do so), and to take any other actions, in connection with the Basis Swaps.

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

SECTION 1. Approval and Ratification. The City hereby approves the Basis Swaps and ratifies all actions heretofore or hereafter taken in connection therewith.

SECTION 2. Approval of Documents; Authorization. The form of the Swap Agreements is hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Swap Agreements to the Provider (and, if applicable, to the CSP) in the form approved (or to request that the Authority do so), with any such additions, deletions or other changes approved by the Mayor, such execution by the Mayor or the Authority to be deemed sufficient evidence of such approval. The Mayor is further authorized and empowered to execute and deliver any other documents, certificates or agreements and to take any other actions in connection with the Basis Swaps (or to request that the Authority do so), including, but not limited to, the selection of a swap insurer, the negotiation of the terms of one or more swap insurance policies, termination of any such Swap Agreement and the making of any payments thereunder.

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

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Walford.

Councilman Hogan: Read the amendment?

Councilman Lester: Well, I don’t think they need to read the amendment, it’s pretty lengthy, it adds some technical language. It’s your choice if you would like to have the amendment read, Councilman Hogan.

Mr. Thompson: The amendment puts in the latest figures. And I think Mr. Dark has some - - -

Councilman Lester: Right, and that’s who I was going to ask. On yesterday, I asked the questions about some of the refunds and some of the money that was saved. Mr. Dark?

Mr. Dark: Councilman, you asked how much the savings would be, and I talked to the Bond Attorney, Mr. Brown today. What he said was the biggest savings is going to be on the biggest item of bonding, meaning the Water and Sewer Bonds, and the present value, that’s approximately $4.4 (million). The others would be proportional. Independence Stadium for instance is slightly less than a third of that, so I think you can work your way down. But the overall savings looks like $7,000,000 or so present value.

Councilman Hogan: That’s all I was wanting is some brief explanation for the benefit of those listening by television.

Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 65 of 2006:

Delete the resolution as introduced and substitute the attached resolution.

Explanation of amendment:

Inserts the final version of the resolution.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 65 of 2006. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, the staff upstairs is trying to get this ready for the Mayor’s signature today. Would you again repeat who made the motion, and who made the second?

Councilman Lester: There was a motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Walford.

Mr. Thompson: On the amendment?

Councilman Lester: On the amendment.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt Resolution No. 65 of 2006 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 69 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CHAPTER 106 RELATIVE TO ZONING FOR JOHNNY DEE’S LOUNGE LOCATED AT 4044 MANSFIELD ROAD FOR THE ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Monty Walford

WHEREAS, Johnny Dee=s Lounge located at 4044 Mansfield Road will host its Annual Crawfish Boil on May 20, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the establishment desires to dispense, and allow the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages on the parking lot of the establishment, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., with no music being played outdoors after 8:00 p.m.; and

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

WHEREAS, any special exception approval granted to the establishment for alcoholic beverage sales, consumption and/or dispensing does not specifically authorize outside sales and/or consumption on the premises; and

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

WHEREAS, Section Chapter 10-103(a)(5) provides that the city council may suspend or revoke any permit if a retailer allows any person to consume any alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises or on any parking lot or open or closed space within or contiguous to the licensed premises without a proper license; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution would allow the dispensing, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the parking lot of Johnny Dee=s Lounge, 4044 Mansfield Road, on May 20, 2006 for the Annual Crawfish Boil, with no music being played outdoors after 8:00 p.m.

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), 10-103(a)(5) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on May 20, 2006 for the Annual Crawfish Boil, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., with no music being played outdoors after 8:00 p.m., at Johnny Dee=s Lounge, 4044 Mansfield Road.

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 Walford, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 70 of 2006

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR

KINGSTON ROAD, SERVITUDE OF ACCESS, AND UTILITY SERVITUDE IN THE SHOEMAKER SUBDIVSION, 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 Kingston Road, servitude of access, and utility servitude in Section 11, (T16N-R14W), 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 Kingston Road, servitude of access, and utility servitude be 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.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Hogan, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 71 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 06A003, PARCEL NO: P-1, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT, Project No. 06A003, and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-1 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto as Parcel No: P-1, to be acquired in fee title.

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

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

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt.

Councilwoman Robertson: I know we kinda had a discussion yesterday about the parking lot and how the funding was that was tied to something that we could not - - - we weren’t going to do until the 3^rd of May. And I know there’s a couple of numbers, 46, 40 and all of these are pertaining to doing this. Would it make any difference as to whether or not the money is appropriated to any of those other ordinances?

Mr. Dark: I don’t know that it really does in a sense of just authorizing the expropriation. Now, what we’ve done at your request is taken the funding and we’re going to amend it into the Capital Ordinance that’s being introduced today, so it will track at the same time as Downtown Parking and RiverFront, which is where the funding for some of that stuff is. RiverFront in particular for this one. But I don’t think it makes any difference in the scheme of things. It’s going to be a pretty good while before obviously the legal proceeding goes on through, and we have to make a deposit at the registry of the court if it turns out for some reason that if you don’t appropriate the money, then we just won’t do that when the time comes.

Councilman Carmody: Just for the public’s knowledge, it appears that we have made a - - - had an appraisal done of the property. I’m assuming this is the former Bill Hannah Ford property, and then forward an offer onto the owners of record, who have not responded at all to certify a letter apparently sent back in March, and then another two letters which were forwarded which we’ve received no response from?

Mayor Hightower: That’s correct.

Councilman Carmody: And so in order for us to move forward to try to clean up that area adjacent to our Municipal Auditorium, we’re being asked at this point to go ahead and authorize the city to use it’s expropriation powers in order acquire that property to demolish the improvements, the old Bill Hannah Ford, and then to create a parking area for the Municipal Auditorium.

Mayor Hightower: That’s correct.

Councilman Carmody: Very good. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Walford: And Councilman Carmody, I don’t know how we can call those improvements, but that’s a stretch. But this is in my district, and I think it’s safe to say without going back to all my notes. I’ve had more complaints from this one piece of property than any other piece of property in my district. So, I would urge a “Yes” vote on this.

Councilman Lester: Any more comments? I would say is this. I think this item and some of the other items we introduced like the appropriation to Shreveport Redevelopment Authority, underscore the need for municipalities to have the expropriation powers. I mean, you know when you take away the power of a municipality to clean up property that has been an eyesore like this has been, and you shackle our hands by telling us you can’t expropriate it, you kinda doom areas to continued blight. And so, this is something that we definitely need to (inaudible) our constituents to contact their legislators to let them know that we need to continue to have this power for municipalities, so that we can take care and police our areas.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Chairman, along that line of thinking, does memory serve that we were approached by the property owners of this particular property sometime ago with a redevelopment plan for that section of Texas Street. And if I remember correctly, they’d said that they envisioned that the project would be approximately $30,000,000? That it would take in order to revive that entire area?

Mayor Hightower: That’s correct, and that was 7 or 8 years ago - - -

Councilman Carmody: I just didn’t know if they had gotten that road to pursuing any portion of that monies that they said that they needed cause apparently, at this point, I haven’t seen any improvements to their improvements.

Mayor Hightower: I think the proof’s in the pudding. We’ve seen none of it, although I think the dream is still out there and maybe - - - and perhaps that’s good. But the current reality for us is with Expo Hall being transferred to Stage Works, and the increased requests for public facility use, the Municipal Auditorium is going to get used more than ever, and we obviously always had a parking issue around that building. And this I think gives us the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. To clean up horrible blight, and provide the parking opportunities that we need to make that building as viable as it needs to be.

Councilman Carmody: I would agree with you Mr. Mayor. I would make a suggestion though that in that we do seem to have a windfall in order to go ahead and make this acquisition, that once we do this parking lot, that we actually include fencing for a secured one in, one out so that persons that are attending functions at the Municipal Auditorium when they park their vehicles there, will be sure that their vehicles will be there when they come back. Thank you.

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

Councilman Walford: Mr. Chairman, I know I’m out of order, but may I thank the Council for that vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 72 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE CADDO-SHREVEPORT SALES AND USE TAX COMMISSION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2006 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

WHEREAS, the Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission was created by the City of Shreveport and the Caddo Parish School Board to provide for the joint collection, enforcement and administration of sales and use taxes levied by the City and School Board; and

WHEREAS, the Sales and Use Tax Commission is required to submit its proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year to the City Council for approval; and

WHEREAS, the Commission has submitted its proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2006, a copy of which was filed with the Clerk of the City Council on May 9, 2006.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that the total operating budget of $1,043,550 and the capital budget of $10,000 proposed by the Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006, are hereby approved.

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 Walford to adopt.

Councilwoman Robertson: Thank you for getting the budget to us, I know that we had asked for it yesterday, I appreciate that. There was a couple of questions that I had. I seemed like there was two areas that had quite a bit of a jump the accounting for the audits, and in data processing. Is there any - - -?

Mr. Antee: Mr. Cefalu is here that can address that. But in terms of the accounting for the audits, that’s to bring on additional contract auditors that go out and audit businesses, that then result in more money coming to the City and to the School Board. Because more people you’ve got out checking the businesses, the more money they’re bringing back in.

Councilwoman Robertson: So, it’s more of a personnel type thing?

Mr. Antee: And I think data processing is to replace a computer.

Councilwoman Robertson: Well, that was in another area though, I saw for the replacement of a computer, so I didn’t know when the data processing - - - because 04-05, it was at 17, y’all are expecting it to be around 25, and y’all are budgeting for 30.

Mr. Cefalu: You know what page you’re looking at?

Councilwoman Robertson: I’m sorry - - - it’s.

Mr. Cefalu: I think I know where, if I can get there.

Councilman Lester: And before you get started sir, state your name and address for the record.

Mr. Cefalu: Timothy D. Cefalu, 3300 Dee Street, Shreveport, LA 71105. The estimate 2005-2006 was actually $25,000.

Councilwoman Robertson: Right.

Mr. Cefalu: On the budget for last year was $32,000. We’re actually decreasing it down to $30,000.

Councilwoman Robertson: I thought it had 04-05 with the actual was $17,197.

Mr. Cefalu: Yes. We made some changes where we started using a mailing service to print out our tax returns. So, we took it out of printing and forms and moved it into data processing.

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

6. Resolution No. 73 of 2006: A resolution supporting the redevelopment of the Johnson Building located at 412 Milam Street, Shreveport, into apartments with ground floor commercial uses and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford , seconded by Councilman Carmody to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 74 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR THE LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL FESTIVAL ON JUNE 16 THROUGH 18, 2006 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: Councilman Lester

WHEREAS, Rho Omega and Friends, a non-profit corporation of Rho Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, intends to sponsor the Let the Good Times Roll Festival at Festival Plaza on June 16 through 18, 2006; and

WHEREAS, a major liquor company wishes to participate as a sponsor of the festival, and Rho Omega and Friends wishes to sell and serve beverages of both high and low alcoholic content; and

WHEREAS, the event will contribute to the economic, recreational and cultural opportunities and development of the city; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Sections 10-80(a) and 10-172(a) of the Code of Ordinances are hereby suspended to the extent necessary to allow the sale, dispensing and consumption of beverages of high and low alcoholic content at the Let the Good Times Roll Festival at Festival Plaza on June 16 through 18, 2006 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and midnight on Friday, June 16, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight on Saturday June 17, and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on June 18.

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 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 Green to adopt.

Councilman Hogan: Either you or Councilman Walford may know the answer to this. Someone had mentioned before on things like this, will there be children or people under 18? The drinking age is 21 isn’t it?

Councilman Lester: Right.

Councilman Hogan: Will there be children there?

Councilman Lester: Oh yeah.

Councilman Hogan: People there that age?

Councilman Lester: Yes, yes, yes. There will be children there. As I appreciate it, and I have some level of familiarity with this group and this festival (I’m smiling). What happens is when the people come up to the beverages booth, they check ID’s and the people - - - you have to have a certain wrist band and those types of things. And so, it is a family event, but where they are selling alcohol, it’s separate and apart from where the other beverages are being sold. And let me add, this is the 20^th year of the “Let The Good Times Roll Festival,” so please come out and support it.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Chairman, just for the benefit of those watching, and you can back me up on this, if you will. When I first saw this, I contacted Ms. Ragle in SPAR to see if this was an unusual situation, and it is not in any way. It’s been done time and time again. So, it’s certainly nothing unusual nor some special permission granted to one group. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Hogan: And one last question if I may. I was just curious to know there’ll be - - - probably anytime there’s drinking, there’ll be security there.

Councilman Lester: Plenty appointed by Shreveport’s finest. Shreveport Police Department. It’s - - - the festival is a festival that has started 20 years ago. It started out in the 500 block of Milam Street between the Court House and the Arkla Building. It started out as the Juneteenth Festival, and has become the “Let the Good Times Roll Festival.” It’s every Father’s Day weekend. We’ve moved from that area to Festival Grounds. You’ve got entertainment, you’ve got art, you’ve got things for kids, you’ve got the jumping, air jumping thing, whatever you call those. You got moon walks, face painting and it’s a very good event that has enjoyed the support of this community, for this will be like the 20^th year. And we contract with the City, DDA, and things of that nature for support. We’ve got police protection, the whole nine yards. It’s a safe event. Some of the best entertainers in Rhythm and Blues and Jazz, from Kevin Campbell to Midnight Star. I mean anything that you can think of. Those headliners have been in Shreveport and it brings a very good crowd and we have a good time, and we’re expecting to have another good time again this year, and hopefully, we’ll have good weather, so that we don’t get any rain on the party. So we expect good things and we hope that the community comes out to support us. And let me just add while I’m just finishing my ‘plug.’ The event is sponsored by Rho Omega Chapter, Rho Omega and Friends, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, of which I’m proud to be a member. And we use the resources to do scholarships. In fact on last Sunday, we had the Good Citizenship Program, where we give scholarships to young African-American men that are going to college and have done so directly by the support that we get from this festival. We send a lot of young men to college and we’ve very proud of that.

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

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS

1. Resolution No. 75 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the donation of Shreveport Police Department property and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Tuffy)

2. Resolution No. 76 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Young Women’s Christian Association of Northwest Louisiana, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 77 of 2006: A Resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Walford to introduce Resolution No(s). 75, 76, and 77 to lay over until May 23, 2006 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

1. Ordinance No. 45 of 2006: An ordinance authorizing the purchasing agent to dispose of surplus real property parcel of land at 6313 Tierra Dr. and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)

2. Ordinance No. 46 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 General Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 47 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget.

4. Ordinance No. 48 of 2006: An ordinance mending the 2006 Budget for the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund.

5. Ordinance No. 49 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Golf Fund Budget.

6. Ordinance No. 50 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the SPORTRAN Enterprise Fund

7. Ordinance No. 51 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the MPC Special Revenue Fund.

8. Ordinance No. 52 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund

9. Ordinance No. 53 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for Fleet Services Internal Service Fund.

10. Ordinance No. 54 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.

11. Ordinance No. 55 of 2006: An ordinance amending and reenacting Section 2-29 of the Code of Ordinances relative to compensation of Council Members and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

12. Ordinance No. 56 of 2006: 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. (A/Lester/D/Robertson)

13. Ordinance No. 58 of 2006: An Ordinance levying a tax of Twenty-seven and Eighty-two One Hundredths (27 and 82/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2006 for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the city of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

14. Ordinance No. 59 of 2006: An Ordinance levying a tax of Eight and Thirteen One Hundredths (8 and 13/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the city of Shreveport as defined by act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the purposes as set forth herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

15. Ordinance No. 60 of 2006: An Ordinance levying various taxes totaling Eighteen and Eighty-two One Hundredths (18 and 82/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2006 in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

16. Ordinance No. 61 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 budget for the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford , seconded by Councilman Green to introduce Ordinance No(s). 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60 and 61 of 2006 to lay over until May 23, 2006 meeting.

Councilman Hogan: Mr. Thompson, I don’t see the add-ons, would you mind just briefly going over the four add-ons please?

Mr. Thompson: Sure. They’re the three tax ordinances that were added on up at the top?

Councilman Hogan: Oh, okay.

Mr. Thompson: And the other is an ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Fund.

Councilman Hogan: Alright thank you. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

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

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

1. Ordinance No. 57 of 2006: An ordinance authorizing the lease of City-owned property to Magnolia Baptist Church of Shreveport, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Green to introduce Ordinance No. 57 to lay over until June 13, 2006 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (Numbers are assigned Ordinance Numbers)

1. Ordinance No. 40 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 25, 2006 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. The Clerk read the following:

Amendment # 1 Ordinance No. 40 of 2006

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program B (Recreation Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Chris Hayes Park Improvements (05B001) by $150,000. Funding sources are $51,200 from 1996 GOB, Prop. 2, $19,100 from 1997 GOB, Prop. 2, $19,900 from 1998 GOB, Prop. 2 and $59,800 from 1999 GOB, Prop. 2.

In Program C (Street Improvements):

Establish a project entitled Turn Lane - East Kings Highway at Bert Kouns (06C002) at $150,000. Funding source is 2003 GOB.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 40 of 2006. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt Ordinance No. 40 of 2006 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

2. Ordinance No. 41 of 2006: ZONING C-23-06: An ordinance amending Section 82-42 (b) and (e) and 82-44 (b) and (3) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances, the Subdivision ordinances relative to application deadlines for preliminary and final plat approval.

Having passed first reading on April 25, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt.

Councilwoman Robertson: Mr. Kirkland, could you come up please? I know that this kinda came out of MPC bringing it to the City Council. What was the reasoning behind us wanting to make a change?

Mr. Kirkland: Well, it’s good news. We have a lot of applications, probably 20 to 30 Subdivision applications. The downside of that is I’ve got one staff member trying to process all that work, send all those notices. We just need more time. This is putting the same time for filing a subdivision as it does a zoning case. So, that 5 weeks versus 3 weeks will allow that individual more time to get all the paperwork done to deal with it.

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

3. Ordinance No. 42 of 2006: ZONING C-17-06: 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 Freddie, 2000 feet west of Caldwell Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban One-Family Residence District to R-1D-3, Urban One-Family Residence/Extended Use District, Limited to “a leasing office and computer center for the community”, only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Having passed first reading on April 25, 2006 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 Carmody to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

4. Ordinance No. 43 of 2006: ZONING C-19-06: 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 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 560 feet east of Kingston Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District, to B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District, Limited to “automotive repair” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Hogan)

Having passed first reading on April 25, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Hogan, seconded by Councilman Carmody to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

5. Ordinance No. 44 ZONING C-22-06: 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 Interstate Drive, 1105 feet west of Monkhouse Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from I-1, Light Industry District to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)

Having passed first reading on April 25, 2006 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 to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 6. Nays: Councilman Robertson. 1.

The following ordinances and amendments follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 40 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget to increase project funding 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 2005, the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Program D (Drainage Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Brush Bayou Drainage (01-D002) by $150,000. Funding source is 2003 GOB.

Increase the appropriation for City-Wide Drainage - 2001 Bonds (01-D015) by $400,000. Funding source is 2003 GOB.

Decrease the appropriation for Purchase of Flood-Prone Properties (01-D017) by $550,000. Funding source is 2003 GOB.

Establish Cross Bayou Clearing and Bank Stabilization (06-D001) at $1,100,000. Funding sources are $168,200 from 1996 GOB, Prop. 10, $421,200 from 1998 GOB. Prop. 10, $347,400 from 1999 GOB and $163,200 from 2001A GOB.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 166 of 2005, as amended, shall remain 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 severable.

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

Amendment # 1 to Ordinance No. 40 of 2006

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program B (Recreation Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Chris Hayes Park Improvements (05B001) by $150,000. Funding sources are $51,200 from 1996 GOB, Prop. 2, $19,100 from 1997 GOB, Prop. 2, $19,900 from 1998 GOB, Prop. 2 and $59,800 from 1999 GOB, Prop. 2.

In Program C (Street Improvements):

Establish a project entitled Turn Lane - East Kings Highway at Bert Kouns (06C002) at $150,000. Funding source is 2003 GOB.

ORDINANCE NO. 41 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 82-42 (b) and (e) AND 82-44 (b) and (e) OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that Section 82-42 (b) and (e) AND 82-44 (b) and (e) of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances, the Subdivision Ordinance, is hereby amended to now read as follows:

Sec. 82-42. Preliminary plan.

Application for approval of a preliminary plan shall be submitted to the Metropolitan Planning Commission no later than the deadline dates annually posted by the MPC, and shall include a completed subdivision application form. The application shall be accompanied by two copies of the preliminary plan, together with all attendant items required herein.

Approval of the preliminary plan shall constitute authorization or permission for the applicant to proceed with preparation of the improvement plans in accordance with the approved preliminary plan and any conditions or changes specified. Approval of a preliminary plan shall be effective for a period of two year unless, an extension is granted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission simultaneous with the approval or prior to its expiration. Approval of a final plat of containing only a portion of the area depicted in the preliminary plan shall extend the effective approval period for the balance of the property for two years from that date. Expired approvals shall require a new application.

Sec. 82-44. Final plat.

A final plat for a subdivision shall be submitted to the Metropolitan Planning Commision for approval no later than the annually posted deadlines, and shall include a completed subdivision application form. The application shall be accompanied by two copies of the plat, together with supplementary material required herein.

Following the public hearing, if one is required, an within 60 days of a complete and accurate submission, the Metropolitan Planning Commission shall approve or disapprove the final plat. In the case of approval, the Metropolitan Planning Commission shall enter such approval on the final plat by signature of its secretary or such official designated by the Metropolitan Planning Commission to sign documents on the Commission’s authority. In the case of disapproval, the Metropolitan Planning Commission shall state the grounds for such disapproval upon its records. Within ninety days of the date of approval of a final plat by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, a certified copy as recorded by the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court must be submitted to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. One ninety day extension of the approval period may be granted by the Planning Director. Failure to provide a certified copy of the recorded plat with the prescribed period will render the approval null and void, thereby requiring a new application for the approval of the final plat. No permits for construction shall be issued until a certified copy of the recorded plat is received by the Metropolitan 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 42 OF 2006

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 FREDDIE, 200 FEET WEST OF CALDWELL STREET, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-1D-E, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT, LIMITED TO “ A LEASING OFFICE AND COMPUTER CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY”, 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 property located on the north side of Freddie, 200 feet west of Caldwell Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from, R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District, limited to ”a leasing office and computer center for the community”, only.

Commencing at the SE corner of the S 450 feet of the SE/4 of the SW/4 of the NE/4, Section 17, T18N-R14W, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, thence N00°09’45”W along the E line of said SW/4 of the NE/4 30.00 feet to the N R-O-W line of Freddie Street for the P-O-B; thence S89°38’06”W along the N R-O-W line of Freddie Street 67.10 feet; thence N94.34 feet; thence E 66.83 feet to the E line of said SW/4 of the NE/4 thence S00°09’45”E 93.91 feet to the P-O-B.

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

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.

2. In the event that management/leasing of these housing units at this location ceases, the rights described herein will terminate.

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.

ORDINANCE NO. 43 OF 2006

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 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP 560 FEET EAST OF KINGSTON ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO B-2-E, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT, LIMITED TO “AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR”, ONLY,   AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lot 1, Blom Commercial Subdivision, Unit No. 80, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, located on the north side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 560 feet east of Kingston Road, be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District, “limited to automotive repair”, 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 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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 93 of 2005: To amend and reenact 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. (Introduced – June 14, 2005 - Tabled on July 12, 2005)

2. Ordinance No. 220 of 2005 - ZONING APPEAL – C-95-05: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, to rezone property located on the Southwest corner of Cleveland and Jewella Avenues, from R-1D, Urban One-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)(Introduced – Dec 27, 2005 – Tabled January 10, 2006)

Mr. Thompson: Two items have been tabled, I have received no indication that they are to be removed from the table.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES: None.

CLERK’S REPORT: None

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:31 p.m.

Clerks Note: A special meeting has been set to hear an Alcohol Permit Renewal Appeal for Pizza Town Café, 2905 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71104, and an Alcohol Permit Appeal for Legends Bar and Grill, 3044 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA at 3:30 p.m. or immediately after Administrative Conference. (B/Walford)

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//s// Calvin Ben Lester, Jr., Chairman

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