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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana

August 22, 2006

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Jeffery A. Hogan at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2006, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Lester.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody (Arrived at 3:04 p.m.), Robertson, Green, Hogan and Jackson (Arrived at 3:05 p.m.). 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hogan to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, August 7, 2006 and Council Meeting, Tuesday, August 8, 2006. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Green, and Hogan. 5. Nays: None. Out of the Chamber: Councilmen Robertson, and Jackson. 2.

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

Councilman Hogan: Mayor Hightower, do you have any communications?

Mayor Hightower: Mr. Chairman, I don’t have any special guests today, but I would like to take just a minute to thank all the city employees and the departments for the job they did yesterday in preparing for yesterday for the Saints-Cowboys game. I know most of you were able to come, and hopefully if you didn’t, you were able to watch it on television. And I think it certainly made Shreveport shine nationally on Monday Night Football on ESPN, so I think it was a great PR day for the city. But again, it couldn’t have been smooth, and it wouldn’t have been pulled off at all, had it not been for the employees and in particular, I want to thank Ken for his efforts in working with the Saints and Mr. Benson, and all those guys to be sure that deal did go as smoothly as it did, and that the initial invitation that we sent them after the hurricane was rethought and I’ve got to think after the performance last night of the citizens of the Ark-La-Tex in ticket sales, and the enthusiasm, that was shown in the venue, that hopefully he’ll keep his commitment and bring the game back again next year.

Reports:

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

Mr. Antee: I think they handed out the update on the hotel, and other than that, I don’t have any report, but will be glad to answer any questions.

Councilman Jackson: I was wondering if it was possible to revisit. You know typically, we have this from yesterday, and we just did receive it today, so I’m hard pressed to ask any questions. I haven’t had a chance to read the document, and so, maybe if it is okay with the Chairman, we can revisit it perhaps before we leave today.

Mr. Antee: And we apologize for not having that, but I was out the end of last week and yesterday.

Councilman Hogan: We’ll revisit this item towards the end of the meeting, perhaps under miscellaneous matters.

Property Standards Report

Councilwoman Robertson: I wanted to thank you for the information you got back to me today on my question from yesterday. And I had spoken with the owner of record who is not actually the owner of the vehicles. And, he was planning to get that issue taken care of also. So, I think between the two entities, maybe we’ll get that out of our way. Thank you very much.

Councilman Carmody: Ms. Moore, I was just handed a copy of the letter. I wanted to make sure that what I had requested from Mr. Bowie, was actually that the owner of the property be copied. He had said that he had never received any letter indicating that he had to meet with anybody regarding an inspection. And that therefore he was not aware of any monies that he owed for work to be performed, that each time that he had received a letter, there was no indication of any need for him to contact anyone. And that therefore he had taken care of his business, and that the City had no authority to charge him for anything. What Mr. Bowie and I had talked about was that Mr. Bowie would provide copies of the letter, which I’m sure of the standard form letter that was sent, that indicate that an owner has to comply, and the copies of that letter along with the violations would be sent to me and copied to the property owner so that he could see what had occurred. It does appear that we have a long list of citations for 623 Sherwood, but I see that there is no copy of the letter, and nor is a copy to the owner. Could I ask that y’all go ahead and make those provisions?

Ms. Moore: That’s not the official letter. We just brought you a copy. The official letter will have all the attachments.

Councilman Carmody: It will? Lets make sure that we’ve got a copy of the letter, because that’s his assertion is that, at no time do your letters from Code Enforcement say that I am to meet with anybody or to verify, and therefore if any work was done, it was done without my knowledge. I have taken care of every violation when I get the notices. You don’t tell me I’ve got to contact any one and I don’t believe that’s our process. I believe it does actually say that you have a time frame, and to contact the office, and that type of thing.

Ms. Moore: Yes, all of our letters are standard, and they all indicate the information that you’ve indicated.

Councilman Carmody: Very good, I’ll look forward to that letter, and thank you Ma’am.

Ms. Moore: You’re more than welcomed.

Councilman Jackson: Ms. Moore, if you could check to see? I’d spoken I think with Mr. Bowie, maybe the Council Staff had spoken with Mr. Bowie about an area that was at the corner of Mertis and Hardy, and I wanted to try to be sure that we could get that taken care of. It was a lot, and it’s causing some real issues for one of our senior citizens who lives right next door to the lot itself. It’s nothing on the lot as I appreciate it, let me say no physical structure. But I’ve got repeated calls in regard to that from her specifically. And I wanted to see - - - I don’t know the severity of it from just passing by it, but the different things that are happening over the course of the day. It may be a police issue. But more importantly, just to try to make sure that we try to do something with it physically that may, I guess maybe deter people from hanging out right there.

Ms. Moore: We’ll check into it.

Councilman Green: Ms. Moore, would you have someone check on Wyngate Circle? An inspector. There’s a house over there with a lot of violations. I don’t have the address, but from my understanding, if you go down Wyngate Circle, you’ll see the violations.

Public Hearing: None.

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

Confirmations and/or Appointments:

Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors – Patrick Williams

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, that is not on the agenda. You would first need to add it to the agenda if you intend to take it up today. It is not on the official agenda.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson to add the appointment of Patrick Williams to the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors.

Councilman Carmody: I’m sorry. Yesterday at our Work Session, we had asked the Administration to follow the procedure, we’d asked in the past that any nominee be verified that there are no outstanding funds owed to the City. Has that been done?

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, that has been done. I received an email from Finance saying that they had checked it, and there was nothing owed, and that he was current on his loans with Community Development.

Councilman Carmody: Very good.

Councilman Hogan: Very good. Do I recall that Mr. Williams is currently a member of the Caddo Parish Commission, is that right?

Mr. Thompson: He is a former member now.

Councilman Hogan: Former member now?

Councilman Jackson: Right.

Councilman Hogan: The name rang a bell, I was just curious to know about that.

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

Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Green to confirm the appointment of Patrick Williams to the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Adding Legislation to the Agenda

1. Ordinance No. 131 of 2006: An ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 38 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to housing and property standards and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

2. Ordinance No. 132 of 2006: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of Surplus Real Property and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Carmody to add Ordinance Nos. 131 and 132 of 2006 to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

1. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: An Ordinance to amend portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Carmody to amend the Agenda by substituting Ordinance No 122 of 2006. 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. 132 of 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROBERT LEN PIERCE & MELINDA YVETTE CARPER PIERCE, LOCATED AT 9529 PLEASANT HILL RD., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Robert Len Pierce & Melinda Yvette Carper Pierce 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 Robert Len Pierce & Melinda Yvette Carper Pierce be authorized to connect the building located at 9529 Pleasant Hill 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 Robertson, seconded by Councilman Green to adopt.

Councilman Walford: Is this going to have any impact on the water pressure in that area?

Councilwoman Robertson: I went down Pleasant Hill Road. This is for a trailer that is going to be connected in. It’s in Parish Property, and it’s just one residence, and Mr. Strong, if you’d like to come up, he can further tell you it’s outside of our realm area that we’re trying to watch for the water pressure. Is it inside? Further down on Flournoy Lucas is what we’re watching.

Mr. Strong: No, it’s inside of the area there, but you can look at it as one trailer going to make it the answer is no more than probably not one trailer with the amount of use that’s going to be there. This was an existing subdivision within that area, and they’re just now moving into it. So that’s - - - the lines are there, and they’re just tacking onto it.

Councilwoman Robertson: And it’s the last trailer in that area that can go into that - - - Pleasant Hill is kind of a black topped road that is right by the railroad track. It’s over off Flournoy Lucas up from where the intersection is, and it’s a family, and they’ve got like three trailers back there.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 6. Nays: Councilman Walford. 1.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

The Clerk read the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 129 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR’S SIGNATURE ON A LAND USE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH PETROLEUM AUTOMATION CONSULTANTS, INC. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City owns a tract of land located at Lot 1, Steere Courts Subdivision, Caddo Parish, Louisiana (“City property”); and

WHEREAS, a petroleum release from an underground storage tank occurred on property adjacent to the City property; and

WHEREAS, Petroleum Automation Consultants, Inc. (“PAC”) has been contracted to perform an investigation which will define the location of soil and groundwater impact originating from said property adjacent to the City property; and

WHEREAS, to satisfy the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, soil boring and/or temporary monitoring wells must be installed on the City property; and

WHEREAS, once the investigation and/or remediation activities are complete, PAC will make certain that the City property is returned in the condition it was in prior to PAC’s activities; and

WHEREAS, PAC agrees to pay to the City $100.00 on the date of this fully executed agreement for soil boring on the City property; and

WHEREAS, should further investigation be required as a result of the soil boring, PAC agrees to pay to the City monthly rental payments in the amount of $100.00 for utilization of the City property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Keith P. Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and empowered to execute a Land Use and Indemnity Agreement with Petroleum Automation Consultants, Inc., substantially in accordance with the document filed along with the original copy of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on July 31, 2006, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

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 Carmody to adopt. 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.

1^st AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION No. 104 OF 2004

RESOLUTION NO. 130 OF 2006

A resolution amending Resolution No. 104 of 2004 with respect to Special Facility Revenue Bonds of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer) desires to incur debt and issue not to exceed Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) aggregate principal amount of its Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (the "Bonds”) in the manner authorized and provided by Section 1430 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the acquisition, construction and equipping of a 70,000 square foot Cargo Freight Facility at the Shreveport Regional Airport (the “Project”) and paying the costs of issuance thereof; and

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2004, the Issuer adopted Resolution No. 104 of 2004 (the “2004 Resolution”), and the Issuer desires to amend the 2004 Resolution to change the interest rate parameters;

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

SECTION 1. of the 2004 Resolution is deleted in its entirety and a new SECTION 1. is substituted as follows:

SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the issuance, in one or more series, of not exceeding $9,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Special Facility Revenue Bonds of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Bonds"), to be issued for the purpose described in the preamble hereto, said Bonds to be payable from a pledge and dedication of the revenues to be derived from ownership and operation of the Project and potentially from a senior or subordinate pledge of revenues of the Shreveport Regional Airport or any other lawfully available funds of the Issuer. The Bonds shall bear interest at a fixed rate or rates not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum or a variable rate not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) per annum, to be determined by subsequent proceedings of this City Council at the time of the sale of the Bonds, and shall mature over a period not exceeding thirty (30) years. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, shall be sold to the purchasers thereof at a price of not less than 97% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by this City Council at or prior to sale.

SECTION 2. 2004 Resolution. All other provisions of the 2004 Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 133 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CHAPTER 106 RELATIVE TO ZONING FOR SAM'S TOWN CASINO LOCATED AT 315 CLYDE FANT MEMORIAL PARKWAY FOR A CRAWFISH BOIL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Monty Walford

WHEREAS, Sam's Town Casino located at 315 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway will host a Crawfish Boil on February 1, 2007; 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 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 Sam's Town Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, on February 1, 2007 for a Crawfish Boil.

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 February 1, 2007 for a Crawfish Boil, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Sam's Town Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway.

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 Carmody to adopt. 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.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 134 OF 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lots 27 and 28, Mooretown G. D Subdivision Geographic Number 171416-065-003600

And ½ adj. abdn Alley

Municipal Address: 4902 Carl Terrace

Council District “F”

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith

are hereby repealed.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 135 OF 2006

A Resolution Adopting The Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan, to recognize the Caddo Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee as the advisory body for implementing and administering the measures and policies stated in the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

BY:

WHEREAS, Caddo Parish and the municipalities within its borders are subject to drought, tornadoes, severe winter storms, hazardous material spills, and other natural and technological hazards that can damage property, close businesses, disrupt traffic, and present an public health and safety hazard; and

WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, comprised of representatives from Caddo Parish, the municipalities within, and local stakeholder organizations, has prepared the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan which provides guidance, though not mandates, to Parish and municipal boards, commissions, and departments as they relate to hazards and associated mitigation strategies, in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and

WHEREAS, the recommended Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan has been widely circulated for review by residents of Caddo Parish and federal, state, and regional agencies and has been supported by those reviewers,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

1. The Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as an official plan of Caddo Parish and its municipalities.

2. The Caddo Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee is hereby recognized as the advisory body for implementing and administering the measures and policies stated in the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan.

3. The Committee shall meet as often as necessary to prepare or review mitigation activities and progress toward implementing the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan. It shall meet at least once a year to review the status of ongoing projects.

4. The schedule of Committee meetings shall be posted in appropriate places. All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public.

5. By June 30 each year, the Committee shall prepare an annual evaluation report on the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Caddo Parish Commission and the municipalities. The report will cover the following points:

a. A review of the original plan.

b. A review of any natural disasters that occurred during the previous calendar year.

c. A review of the action items in the original plan, including how much was accomplished during the previous year.

d. A discussion of why any action items were not completed or why implementation is behind schedule.

e. Recommendations for new projects or revised action items. Such recommendations shall be subject to approval by the Caddo Parish Commission and the affected municipality’s governing boards as amendments to the adopted plan.

6. The annual evaluation report shall be made available to the public and the media.

7. The director of each office identified as “responsible agency” for action items in the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan shall ensure that the action items are implemented by the listed deadline.

8. The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness shall provide staff support for the Committee’s work.

BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED 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 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 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 Carmody to adopt. 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.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Not to be adopted prior to September 12, 2006)

1. Resolution No. 136 of 2006: A resolution empowering the Mayor to execute a temporary construction agreement and right of entry document, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

2. Resolution No. 137 of 2006: A resolution directing the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to pay to the Newman Partnership, Inc., the amount of principal and interest ($263,674.10) principal and $66,614.04 interest through July 15, 2006, with per diem interest of ($57.79) awarded to the Newman Marchive Partnership, Inc., in that certain civil action styled “The Newman Marchive Partnership, Inc., V. The City of Shreveport, Number 40,412-CA”, within ten (10 days of the date of this resolution, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Carmody)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Green to introduce Resolution No(s). 136 and 137 of 2006 to lay over until September 12, 2006 meeting. 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.

ORDINANCES (Not to be adopted prior to September 12, 2006)

1. Ordinance No. 119 of 2006: An ordinance amending the Section 10-1 and 10-102 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 120 of 2006: An ordinance closing and abandoning the 20 foot-2ide alleyway located in the John H. Fetzer Subdivision between West Laurel Street and Chestnut Street, bordered by Exposition Avenue and Alabama Avenue in Section 3 (T17N-R14W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson) (Not to be adopted prior to September 26,, 2006)

3. Ordinance No. 121 of 2006: An ordinance closing and abandoning a 10 foot-wide alleyway running north and south located in the Crowder Subdivision bordered by Stephens Street and Creswell Street in Section 6 (T17N-R13W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford) (Not to be adopted prior to September 26,, 2006)

4. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: An Ordinance to amend portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

5. Ordinance No. 123 of 2006: ZONING - C-70-06: An ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

6. Ordinance No. 124 of 2006: ZONING APPEAL: C-18-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the east side of North Hearne, 1,540 feet north of Hilry Huckaby Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-A, Residential-Agriculture District, to R-A-E Residential-Agriculture/Extended Use District, Limited to “Concrete Crushing and Product Storage” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

7. Ordinance No. 125 of 2006: ZONING APPEAL: C-40-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Olive Street and Magnolia Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-1-E, Highland Urban Conversation District to SPI-1-E, Highland Urban Conservation/Extended Use District, “Limited to retail sales (as previously approved), B-1 uses by right, Delicatessen, Coffee Shop, Martial Arts Studio or School, Music Studio, Massage Therapist (appointment only), Personal Trainer (appointment only), Barber or Beauty Shop (appointment only), and office use” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

8. Ordinance No. 126 of 2006: ZONING APPEAL – C-67-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the south side of Jordan 150 feet west of Creswell Avenue from SPI-1, Highland Urban conversation District, to SPI-1-E, Highland Urban Conservation/Extended use District, Limited to a “Boarding House” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

9. Ordinance No. 127 of 2006: ZONING - C-57-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the east side of I-49, 200 feet south of East 85^th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-3, Community Business District, to R-1H (PUD), Urban One-Family Residence (Planned Unit Development) District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Robertson)

10. Ordinance No. 128 of 2006: ZONING - C-66-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the south side of South Lakeshore Drive 940 feet west of Pines Road and extending back to Long Timbers Road, 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 two horses”, only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

11. Ordinance No. 129 of 2006: ZONING - C-68-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the south side of Smithfield Road at its intersection wit Bridgewood, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-3, Community Business District, to R-1D, Urban, One-Family residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Hogan)

12. Ordinance No. 130 of 2006: ZONING - C-69-06: 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, 630 feet west of Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District, to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Hogan)

11. Ordinance No. 131 of 2006: An ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 38 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to housing and property standards and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

12. Ordinance No. 132 of 2006: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of Surplus Real Property and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford) (Not to be adopted prior to September 26,, 2006)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester to introduce Ordinance No(s) 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, and 132 of 2006. to lay over until September 12, 2006 meeting. 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.

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

1. Ordinance No. 108 of 2006: An ordinance authorizing the lease of city-owned property to the Salvation Army and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)

Having passed first reading on July 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 Carmody, seconded by Councilman Walford to postpone. 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.

2. Ordinance No. 110 of 2006: An ordinance amending 2006 General Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 Carmody, 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.

3. Ordinance No. 111 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 Carmody, seconded by Councilman Walford . The Clerk read the following:

Amendment # 1 Ordinance No. 111 of 2006

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A (Buildings and Improvements):

Establish a new project entitled American Legion Post 14 Elevator (06A004) and fund it at $100,000 from State Capital Outlay.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Lester to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 111 of 2006. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Carmody to adopt Ordinance No. 111 of 2006 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

4. Ordinance No. 112 of 2006: An ordinance creating and establishing a No Parking Anytime Zone on the south side of E. Dalzell Street beginning at Holly Street and extending West for a distance of seventy-five feet and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 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. 113 of 2006: An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 156 of 1992 which created a No Parking Zone between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM on either side of the 1700 block of Willow Ridge Boulevard and to create and establish a No Parking Zone Anytime Zone on either side of the 1700 block of Willow Ridge Boulevard and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 Green to adopt.

Councilman Lester: My question to Mr. Thompson, or maybe even to the Police Department after we repeal this, and establish a no parking zone anytime in this area of Willow Ridge, what is the lag time between us passing this and them going down and making the changes on the signs.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Strong?

Mr. Strong: Signs are already up.

Councilman Lester: Good. That’s what I like to hear.

Councilman Carmody: Good work.

Councilman Green: Good job.

Councilman Carmody: Everybody vote against it.

Councilman Green: What happens if I vote no?

Councilman Jackson: Go out there and take them down.

Councilman Green: Then we’re going to have a problem.

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

6. Ordinance No. 114 of 2006: An ordinance amending Section 74-54 of the Code of Ordinances relative to landfill disposal fees and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

7. Ordinance No. 115 of 2006: An ordinance amending and reenacting Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article IV relative to City-owned property and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Hogan)

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 Green to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

8. Ordinance No. 116 of 2006: An ordinance declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to donate the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in certain surplus adjudicated properties, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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.

9. Ordinance No. 117 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/C/Carmody/F/Green)

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 Carmody to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Carmody, Robertson, Hogan, Green, and Jackson. 7. Nays: None.

10. Ordinance No. 118 of 2006: An ordinance authorizing an exchange of easement rights between the City of Shreveport and Word of Life Ministries, Incorporated, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)(Not to be adopted prior to September 12, 2006)

Having passed first reading on August 8, 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 Carmody, 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.

11. Ordinance No. 69 of 2006: ZONING APPEAL: C-16-06 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the northwest -Agriculture District corner of Hilry Huckaby and Russell Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence, to R-1H (PUD) Urban, One-Family Residence (planned unit development) District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)(Postponed - August 8, 2006)

Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Green to postpone.

Councilwoman Robertson: Do we know, have we heard back? Did they get the - - -?

Councilman Lester: I haven’t heard from anyone. That’s - - - and I’ve been out of the office all day, so I don’t know if Mr. Arceneaux called or not. I was at the 2^nd Circuit, not for myself, just so that’s reported directly. But - - -

Councilwoman Robertson: I know they were trying to get some (inaudible).

Councilman Lester: Right. I haven’t heard back from Mr. Arceneaux.

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

12. Ordinance No. 103 of 2006: ZONING – C-51-06: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by re-zoning property located on the north side of Greenwood Road, 116 feet west of Hutchinson, Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-3 Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Postponed - August 8, 2006)

Having passed first reading on July 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 Green to adopt.

Councilman Jackson: Mr. Chairman, I did in fact get a chance to go over yesterday to this particular place. It is in my district, and I don’t have any problem with moving forward with it.

Councilman Green: Was any of it in my District?

Councilman Jackson: I checked to see Mr. Green, I didn’t know. You may want to refer to your former colleague to see.

Councilman Lester: Aw, it’s getting deep.

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

The following ordinances and amendments follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 110 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2006 budget for the General Fund to transfer funds within existing budgets and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 163 of 2005, the 2006 General Fund budget, is hereby amended as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

In Public Assembly and Recreation, increase Materials and Supplies by $41,000 and Transfer to Fleet Services Fund by $5,000.

In Finance, increase Transfer to Fleet Services Fund by $2,000.

In General Government, decrease Operating Reserves by $99,000.

In Police, increase Materials and Supplies by $150,000.

In Operational Services, decrease Materials and Supplies by $100,000 and Transfer to Fleet Services Fund by $30,000.

In City Marshal, increase Materials and Supplies by $31,000.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 163 of 2005 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF 2006

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

By:

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):

Decrease the appropriation for Eastside Ditch Paving (01D007) by $349,700. Funding sources are 2001 GOB $99,700 and 2003 GOB $250,000.

Increase the appropriation for City-Wide Drainage Improvements (01D015) by $349,700. Funding sources are 2001 GOB $99,700 and 2003 GOB $250,000.

In Program F (Sewer Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for CIPP Sewer Main Rehab (05F024) by $18,000. Funding source is 2003 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 NO. 1 TO ORDINANCE NO 111 OF 2006.

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A (Buildings and Improvements):

Establish a new project entitled American Legion Post 14 Elevator (06A004) and fund it at $100,000 from State Capital Outlay.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

ORDINANCE NO. 112 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING

ANYTIME ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF E. DALZELL STREET BEGINNING AT HOLLY STREET AND EXTENDING WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF SEVENTY-FIVE FEET 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 it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park

any vehicle at any time of the day or night on the south side of E. Dalzell Street beginning

at Holly Street and extending west for seventy-five feet.

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. 113 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 156 OF 1992 WHICH CREATED A NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 06:00 PM AND 06:00 AM ON EITHER SIDE OF THE 1700 BLOCK OF WILLOW RIDGE BOULEVARD AND

TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANYTIME ZONE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE 1700 BLOCK OF WILLOW RIDGE BOULEVARD 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 Ordinance No. 156 of 1992 which created a No

Parking Zone between the hours of 06:00 pm and 06:00 am on either side of the 1700

Block of Willow Ridge Boulevard is hereby repealed, and that it shall hereafter be unlawful

for anyone to park any vehicle at any time of the day or night on either side of the 1700

block of Willow Ridge Boulevard and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

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. 114 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 74-54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES 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 74-54 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 74-54. Disposal of fees for city-owned facilities.

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(a) (2) The minimum fee, regardless of weight, shall be $16.75.

(a) (3) The fee per ton shall be $33.50, with any partial fee being prorated on the basis of that basic fee exclusive of the minimum fee requirement.

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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 N0. 116 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO DONATE THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has a tax interest in the herein below described properties which have been adjudicated for the non-payment of City property taxes; and

WHEREAS, the herein below described properties are not needed for public purposes and should be declared surplus properties; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has received a request to donate its tax interest in the herein below described properties as indicated below.

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

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City Council of the City of Shreveport does hereby authorize the donation of its tax interest in the herein below described properties.

Property No. 1: Legal Description -Lot 53, TAL 8, Allendale Subdivision and ½ abandoned alley, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book R, Page 607 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#181436-030-0053-00) Municipal Address - 1530 Milam Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: NONE APPRAISED VALUE: $2,200.00 DISTRICT A

Property No. 2: Legal Description -Lot 52, TAL 8, Allendale Subdivision and ½ abandoned alley, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book R, Page 607 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#181436-030-0052-00) Municipal Address - 1532 Milam Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: NONE APPRAISED VALUE: $2,200.00 DISTRICT A

Property No. 3: Legal Description -Lot 111, Cooper Heights Subdivision, Unit 4, subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 800 Page 371 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#181418-022-0111-00) Municipal Address - 3034 Fisher Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: NONE APPRAISED VALUE: $4,500.00 DISTRICT A

Property No. 4: Legal Description -Lot 21, Cooper Heights Subdivision, Unit 1, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 800 Page 181 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#181418-019-0021-00) Municipal Address - 3010 Fisher Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: NONE APPRAISED VALUE: $2,000.00 DISTRICT A

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport shall be authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all documents, including an Act of Donation, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein.

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

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

ORDINANCE N0. 117 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.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has a tax interest in the herein below described properties which have been adjudicated for the non-payment of City property taxes; and

WHEREAS, the herein below described properties are not needed for public purposes and should be declared surplus properties; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has received offers to purchase its tax interest in the herein below described properties as indicated below.

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

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City Council of the City of Shreveport does hereby authorize the sale of its tax interest in the herein below described properties for an amount not less than the offer as indicated below

Property No. 1 Legal Description - Lot 77, Roosevelt Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 2759, Page 134 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#171416-046-0077-00) Municipal Address - 3929 Baxter Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: $110.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $600.00 DISTRICT F

Property No. 2: Legal Description - Lot 17, Coleman College Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 450, Page 267 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#171421-026-0017-00) Municipal Address - 4052 Miles Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: $100.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $600.00 DISTRICT F

Property No. 3: Legal Description - Lot 55, Palmyra Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 2904, Page 548, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#171330-032-0055-00) Municipal Address - 7983 None

AMOUNT OFFERED: $500.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $900.00 DISTRICT C

Property No. 4: Legal Description - Lot 119, Carver Heights Subdivision, Unit 2, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 600, Page 627, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#181421-034-0119-00) Municipal Address - 1733 Simpkins Drive.

AMOUNT OFFERED: $300.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $600.00 DISTRICT A

Property No. 5: Legal Description - Lot 4, Victor Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 800, Page 309, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#181420-007-0004-00) Municipal Address - 2988 Victor Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: $150.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $600.00 DISTRICT A

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport shall be authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all documents, including Acts of Cash Sale, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 103 OF 2006

BY:

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 GREENWOOD ROAD, 116 FEET WEST OF HUTCHINSON, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-3 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, 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

the north 112 feet of the south 127 feet of the east 50 feet of Lot 10, Unit #1, Marston Park Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the north side of Greenwood Road, 116 feet west of Hutchinson, be and the same is hereby changed from, R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District, to B-3 Community Business District.

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

1. A site development plan must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of any permits.

2. A definitive parking plan including any parking agreements necessary for the provision of required parking must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of any permits for any use(s). In the event that a shared parking agreement is necessary, the Certificate of Occupancy shall be limited to terms of the shared parking agreement.

3. Any submitted parking agreement shall include but not be limited to:

• terms that clearly define the number and location of the available parking,

• days and times that the parking is available and

• the effective period of the agreement.

4. A final plat must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director and recorded with the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court indicating the platting of the existing lots into one lot prior to the issuance of any permits.

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. Resolution No. 100 of 2006: Authorizing the release of mortgages and cancellation of promissory notes executed by Shreveport Publishing Corporation (now Snap Property, LLC) in favor of the City of Shreveport in connection with the neighborhood improvement leveraging project and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced June 13, 2006 – Tabled August 8, 2006)

2. Ordinance No. 93 of 2005: 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. (Introduced – 6/14/05 - Tabled on July 12, 2005)

3. 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)

4. Ordinance No. 70 of 2006: ZONING APPEAL C-18-06 - Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the east side of north Hearne, 1540 feet north of Hilry Huckaby Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District, to R-A-E, Residence-Agriculture/Extended Use District, limited to “a concrete crushing and product storage”, only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)(Remanded to MPC June 13, 2006)

5. Ordinance No. 90 of 2006: ZONING – C-45-06: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinances by re-zoning property located on the west side of Broadway, 100 feet south of Murvon Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District, to B-1-E, Buffer/Business Extended Use District, Limited to “A Barber Shop” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)(Introduced June 27, 2006 – Tabled August 8, 2006)

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, I believe that we need to remove Ordinance No. 70 from the agenda. I believe it has come back as 124.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Carmody to remove Ordinance No. 70 of 2006 (Zoning CA-18-06) from the agenda.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Chairman, I want to make sure that this is Ordinance No. 70 that we’re removing, which is Item #4?

Mr. Thompson: Which is Item #4.

Councilman Carmody: Very good.

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

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Chairman, before we go on, I did want to clarify. Mr. Thompson, anything that is on Unfinished Business as of November 28^th, does it actually go off the agenda for the reconvening of the new Council? Or do they remain for the new Council to deal with?

Ms. Glass: No they, under your Rules of Procedure, it’s deleted from the agenda automatically.

Councilman Carmody: Deleted from the - - - thank you for that. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, yesterday we had Mr. And Mrs. Capers. It was a Property Standards Board, and I believe you have before you a letter from Ms. Scott which says that the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act does not apply in this case. Because the property is owned by an L.L.C.

Councilman Green: Okay, so do we need to - - - we don’t have to - - -

Councilman Hogan: We don’t have to - - - it was only contingent upon if it dealt with that.

Mr. Thompson: Well, the Property Standards Board is upheld and the property can be demolished.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES:

Councilman Carmody: We seem to be moving at a brisk (inaudible) which I’m glad to hear, but at this point under Reports from Officers, Boards and Committees, is this where we receive Mr. Strong’s State of the Municipal Infrastructure report?

Councilman Hogan: Yes it is.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, you can do it here, but I thought you wanted to do it under Committee of the Whole. But if you want it to be a part of the minutes - - -

Councilman Carmody: Yeah, I think it would be best if we could, put it as part of the minutes.

Councilman Hogan: Okay. Is there any objections by any of the Council Members? Mr. Strong, could you enlighten us please?

Mr. Strong: I’m not sure I can, but we will try.

Councilman Hogan: Give us the good news first.

Mr. Strong: Well there is good news, and as you’ve just received the Mid Year report on the State of the Infrastructure, I think you will see that a lot of the items that are in here are similar to what was at the end of the year last year. We’re moving forward with the $75,000,000 bonds from Water and Sewerage. We have the $25,000,000 in projects that are all bid at this time at the Water Plant. We have the $19,000,000 in projects with the lift stations. We are in actual design, and have actually started some of the projects as far as construction. We have the $15,000,000 in water lines, and $15,500,000 in sewer mains. They are in design, or actually some of them. We have started the Hearne line. We have - - - Councilman Lester who knows very well of that, the Hearne main, 20 inch line is back down today, and we’re working on it. And the new line is parallel to it, we just can’t get the new line in quick enough to get the old one. We had a line out on Norris Ferry that is not an old line, but we had cable TV drill through it today. So, water’s been out in Southeast Shreveport. So you know sometimes you don’t have any bad luck, you don’t have any luck at all. But we’re moving forward with where we’re going. But I think that the charts, when you look at the charts, please be careful in looking at it. It looks like it’s low on the numbers, but the numbers will start coming in as we move forward towards the end of the year, so I think that so far with all of the infrastructure, we’re somewheres close to $18,000,000 that we have already held encumbered or spent, that goes towards the water and sewer mains and the transportation and drainage. And I think with that said, that kinda of gives you a brief of synopsis of the report. There’s not really anything new. The priorities are still the same at the end of last year, and that kinda gives you a full synopsis. Any questions?

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Strong, I know yesterday, we’d talked about the fact that the - - - our total volume of water being processed and utilized by the citizens of Shreveport certainly has to be up in response to the drought that we’ve been in. I know that yesterday you’d said that you and Mr. Dark are preparing I guess a kinda of a mid-year assessment as to where we are, but I wanted to assure the public that those funds that are in access of what we originally budgeted are already dedicated to projects that are outlined in this report to help implement repairs and facilitate improvements to the system. Correct?

Mr. Strong: Councilman we are ahead of our expectations in what we budgeted. We are already putting in for - - - well for this year, it’s already from actually last year where we’re at is the concerns of the low water pressure in Southeast Shreveport. Funds are in place to actually do the construction of the Southern Loop line. This next year, we have gotten $5,000,000 that we are putting in to do the 60 inch line from the water plant over to College Street which will tie into the 60, which is going to be a full transmission line system which will get it on down to Walker Road. And once that’s done, then we’ll be looking at the large project which is the 36 inch line down the Inner Loop over to Ellerbe Road, and then the booster station. But that’s a $15,000,000 project. We don’t have that funded at this time. But that is one of the top priorities in the Water and Sewerage Department.

Councilman Carmody: And I know that the citizens that live out in that area are certainly going to want to see their water pressure brought up and we’re doing everything we can. A little closer to District C though, in that we’ve been talking for a long time about the improvements to Youree Drive as part of Louisiana Hwy 1, reconstruction, are there any improvements that the City needs to make to help facilitate the drainage plan as part of the Youree from Southfield to Youree and Sand Beach project as far as our water and sewer, granted I understand this is actually a project to help facilitate removal of storm water from that intersection, and the low lying areas of that part of District C, into Sand Beach Bayou. But, as I appreciate it because of the amount of work that’s going to be taking place as far as the reconstruction of the actual Youree Drive, is there any other project Water and Sewer wise that need to be facilitated at the same time that we’re under construction to date?

Mr. Strong: Councilman, I think we’re fine on that, in that we’ve done some projects included some projects, and this main deal is to do the drainage project there at Southfield and Youree. And that has become now a full State project, it’s all incorporated under the State.

Councilman Carmody: And do we have a time frame for when that is to commence? Do you know just how long - - -?

Mr. Strong: I don’t even want to venture anymore.

Mr. Norwood: I believe the wedding date is summer of next year.

Mr. Strong: Summer of next year. And I was not going to say that I’ve give up on guessing.

Councilman Carmody: Well, I guess we all have the best laid plans, but sometimes natural disasters take precedence over what we thought we were going to do.

Mr. Strong: And remember, this is just now a phase project and no longer a - - - one project. And so when they’re talking about is basically the Southfield down to Sand Beach.

Councilman Lester: I’m hoping he could shift gears and we could talk about Cross Lake?

Mr. Strong: Yes sir.

Councilman Lester: Alright.

Mr. Strong: What we have is to bring you up to date a little bit on last week, I was with the Parish Commission, the Wildlife and Fisheries Representative was in town, and he made a presentation to Caddo Parish. And it’s concerning what’s called the “Giant Salvinia”, and what this is a very fast growing aquatic fern and it is on Caddo Lake and Bisteneau. And what it is, is it actually in perfect conditions is doubling in size, in a 5-8 day period, which Caddo Lake has some almost - - - I guess 500 acres, they’ve sprayed some 250 acres. They’re having some success with it, and if I can kinda show you some pictures, we can get some before and after pictures here on this - - - it’s hard to see on this, but if you’ll see on the left hand side of the picture, you’ll see all of this area right into here, is where the Salvinia is, and then over on this side is where it’s not. So, they have sprayed. They’re having a great success with herbiciding. I understand that when I’m talking about this, we do not have any Salvinia in Cross Lake at this time, and hope that we don’t get any.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Strong, this is not what some of us refer to water hyacinth?

Mr. Strong: No, no. This is something I call it, is water born Katsu. It is so fast growing to do this, it’s taking over lakes real fast. It’s out of South America, and it’s being brought in here, and it’s being moved from lake to lake by boats that are having it on their lights or on their trailers, and they’re taking it to another lake and it drops off. So, it is some bad aquatic deals that we need to watch out for. But what I’d like to do is to tell you what I’m wanting to do. Is I want to create at least some sort of a sign system that we put out at the different public ramps, and then also get the private ramps to start putting up signs for people to start watching on a voluntary basis, to see if we can keep this out from getting into the lake.

Councilman Lester: Mr. Strong, let me ask this question. What types of enforcement actions can we take in a practical manner? Because if people are like going to Bisteneau getting some of this stuff on their boats, and bringing it to Cross Lake, could we, or do we anticipate having some type of, or is it even practical to have some type of system where before people actually put their boats into Cross Lake, they would be required to try to clean their boats off or something like that?

Mr. Strong: I think you start getting into areas of cost and what it’s going to take, if you start putting somebody in there inspecting. What I’m going into on another subject that we do have in Cross Lake, could have been very been brought in the same way or through people buying and planting it near their house.

Councilman Lester: Okay, I’m sorry to interrupt.

Mr. Strong: But I think that when you start going into that area, if you just start educating the people on watching - - - between sportsman and recreational people, they don’t want this problem in the lakes they go to, and I think if we just start doing a little bit of education and letting people know at first, I would like to see that as the first process, and then if that doesn’t work, we may have to come back to you for a different process. But what we have, and we do have in Cross Lake, and we have just received this study that has - - - was done by Centenary College of looking at Hydrilla. This addresses more of the vegetation in Cross Lake, and how we’re doing it. And I think that Shelly even with out at what C. Bickam Dixon Park are doing this, this will assist her in what she is doing on that area. But what we have done already, is this year’s vegetation has just gone wild, and it’s gone wild on all the lakes. It’s not just Cross Lake, but something with weather conditions that you’re seeing, this moss, the Hydrilla, the what are called Lilly Pads, the water hyacinth has really grown, and I’ve seen areas that have never had it have it this year. So, what we’re doing, we normally have like $4 or 5,000 for herbiciding in our budget. Next year, I have to put in $500,000 to do different ways. The studies coming back says its going to be different methods of addressing it. One is going to be through herbiciding, one is going to be through the mechanical process, of actually removing some of it, and the other is through what I’m not especially in favor of, but it’s coming back that the grass carp is a possible process that is to be utilized. So, we’re going to look at all three as a potential way of controlling of this non-native vegetation.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Strong, the vegetation that we’ve seen on the lakes, is it the same vegetation that we’re seeing in the bayous as well as far as the hydrilla?

Mr. Strong: I’m not sure exactly if we’re seeing the same, because I guess I’ve been more concentrated with Cross Lake, and have seen some in C. Bickam, and I think we’re seeing them over there, so I’m not going to assume that it’s similar, but it probably is.

Councilman Carmody: Well I would just think that any of the contributaries that come into Cross Lake feed into it. And of course I know that we had that discussion about the grass carp, and you were opposed to them before, but I guess my understanding at the time, and I’m sure it’s still the same way, is that we can introduce the sterile grass carp into an environment where it cannot reproduce. I think that was a concern that you had, was the potential for reproduction of the non-native fish into our waterways, but I would be interested to hear what your thoughts are as far as implementing that, cause - - -

Mr. Strong: You’re talking about approximately 600.

Councilman Carmody: 600 grass carp?

Mr. Strong: Yes sir to be introduced into - - -

Councilman Carmody: These would be sterile animals?

Mr. Strong: Sterile, yes.

Councilman Carmody: And they could not reproduce?

Mr. Strong: Well, lets put it this way. You read the stories that they are sterile, they’re the hybrids, they don’t reproduce, but I think there have been occasions that they may not have all been sterile. So I don’t think anything is 100%, and that’s one of the reasons. But you have to have it where it’s in a closed water area, so we have to make sure they’re staying in Cross Lake.

Councilman Carmody: I would like to make the recommendation that you might want to implement at least a study in an enclosed environment, because I know that I think the request that originally comes from the neighbors in the Anderson Island area, there along Anderson Bayou in that it’s a closed system for the most part, and therefore you’d be able to at least see how effective the animals might be in a very small area.

Mr. Strong: There’s no question about it being effective. The studies have been done in different areas, so that’s not a question on whether it will work or not. Now, what is the issue is this type of Salvinia. It is not working on that because of the fact that it is floating vegetation, and not a rooted vegetation.

Councilman Carmody: We need a top water grass (inaudible)

Mr. Strong: We need it not to get in the lake, but I believe too that Councilman Lester and Councilman Jackson toured Cross Lake this last week, and they got first hand, some of the issues that we’re dealing with.

Councilman Lester: My question is this. Understanding that that is your plan of attack, and dealing with the budget, that’s something that we generally deal with in October. In the short term, what can - - - what kind of relief can we offer to the citizens over there around Cross Lake, in terms of starting to tackle this problem now?

Mr. Strong: Councilman, what I was doing, and I pushed this report to get back, because I was reluctant to do anything until at least we had the study in. We have not reviewed the study. I’m probably not going to have much of a relief this year, but when we start going into next year, I think we will have some relief that they will see. I mean, this is - - - we have seen it in small sections of the lake in the past, but it just quadrupled this year. And maybe even larger than that. So, I think we have a plan, and it may not happen today, but it is going to be in the budget for next year.

Councilman Lester: And I wanted to ask that question because the concern that I have, and you alluded to it very briefly, some part of the problem is that some people around the lake planted certain vegetation and it took off. The concern that I have is on the other side of that. I don’t want us to get into a position where a resident decides to take matters into their own hands, having researched something on the internet and saying ‘well, I just want to sprinkle this around my house,’ understanding that Cross Lake is our reservoir of water. That’s something that we have to be very, very sensitive to.

Mr. Strong: And I will say this real quick too. We don’t want people running out and start spraying in and around the house. If they’re wanting to do something like that, or relieve themselves, they need to contact our Environmental Services, and we’ll visit with them, but they do not need to be spraying in the lake. Because that would No. 1, be a violation of our rules, and let us get our - - - all of the information in and let us do it right. That’s what we’re wanting to do.

Councilman Carmody: And Mr. Strong, again I realize that we’re in the middle of our Infrastructure Report, part of it is our water system, and I wanted to flip to the other side of the in use. I know that part of what we’re doing, I guess now, in handling our wastewater and our gray water and waste material is find the work to implement what Bioset was doing out at the treatment facility. Can you give us an update on where we are with out progress out there?

Mr. Strong: We are, well probably the last three months, have been meeting with someone that has interest in our product, that is produced. And I think we’re very close for me to be approaching the Mayor to say I think we have something of an agreement that we can move forward on.

Councilman Carmody: This would be to actually sell the soil medium if nothing else, not grass, we’re not producing sod?

Mr. Strong: Let’s be careful on how we use the term sell. If I can get it off the land, that’s an improvement. Because if we don’t, then we’re going to have high nutrient value on the land. So, if we can figure out a way that we can get it off at no cost to the city, that could be a very good way of handling a lot of our problems out there. And if that works, then maybe further down the line, then we can make a little money on that.

Councilman Carmody: And then again, I don’t want get stuck in the sale, but have we been successful in growing any grass out there? Because I know that was the original intent was that we would grow enough grass - - -

Mr. Strong: We haven’t tried to grow grass. All we have tried to do is to continue the operation to handle the sludge. Because the grass operation never was started other than the small five acres that was put in, and we have not done anything with that.

Councilman Hogan: I have a couple of questions for you. You mentioned earlier in the conversation about Caddo Lake, as you were talking about the vegetation that’s growing. And I was just curious to know, I don’t recollect there being any part of Caddo Lake in the City Limits. So what would we have to do with Caddo Lake?

Mr. Strong: Caddo Lake is actually our secondary water source, with the 12 Mile Bayou. This is where when we pump the 12 Mile Bayou, the majority of the water that we say is the good quality water is actually Caddo Lake water. So, we’re very concerned about Caddo Lake, plus on Caddo Lake, you have a pump station. The City of Shreveport has it’s own pump station on Caddo Lake. We are a member of the Red River Waterway Compact, which is a federal program that’s set up. We make the meetings every year, so we keep up with Caddo Lake. Make all meetings of the Caddo Lake Association because it being our secondary source.

Councilman Hogan: One more question. You talk about in the report the Cross Lake Damn. You’ve estimated it might need $1,000,000 worth of repairs. And I was just curious to know if we move forward with that, with KCS Railroad has the track going across the lake, would they share any responsibility with that?

Mr. Strong: No sir.

Councilman Hogan: We couldn’t force them to share in that responsibility?

Mr. Strong: You’ve got a contract that goes back to the early 1900s. It says that the City Lake that is being used there will use that and the City takes all the responsibilities and issues with it. Where we’re having the issue with KCS is whether the damn or whether it is a railroad right of way. And our point is if you want us to take care of it, you can’t keep charging us permits and issues on this end. And that’s where we’ve had some problems with KCS. But I think we’re coming over that, and being able to deal with them to be able to start taking care of it.

Councilman Hogan: To start taking care of it as in - - -?

Mr. Strong: More active measure.

Councilman Hogan: Well would there every be a point? Do you think it’s clear enough in the contract where we could persuade them to share in the expense or the repair of it?

Mr. Strong: Councilman, I was trying to get KCS when they were talking about their enlarging their facility, and the monies that are spent to move one track over, and to enlarge the damn itself, which would give both of us a good feeling. And we were having issues and dealing with them on that.

Councilman Lester: That’s putting it mildly.

Councilman Jackson: Well maybe, well you’re going to be here, I guess I can call him back up rather than having this on the record. I can wait until we go into the Committee of the Whole.

Councilman Hogan: And Mr. Strong, before you leave, the meeting this afternoon, before you leave the room, I do have the report from you, a petition rather from the Chasewood Subdivision, I need to give it to you. Thank you.

CLERK’S REPORT:

Letters of appeal:

1. C-18-06: 2700 Block of North Hearne, Blount Bros. Construction, Inc., East side of North Hearne 1,540’ north of Hilry Huckaby III Avenue, from R-1 to I-2, [Concrete Crushing and Product Storage]. (A/Lester) - To be considered September 12, 2006

2. BAC-59-06: 4103 Santa Monica Circle, Wyvornia Decarol Nunley; Elmer & Wyvornia Nunley, East side of Santa Monica Circle, 300 feet south of Santa Monica; (Special Exception Use in an R-1D District [Expanded Home Occupation [Bridal Consultant]). (G/Jackson) - To be considered September 12, 2006

Mr. Thompson: We just have two letters of appeal.

Councilman Hogan: And these are going to be considered at the next meeting, September 12^th?

Mr. Thompson: They can be.

THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS: (Reconvenes Regular Council Meeting)

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

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//s// Jeffery A. Hogan, Chairman

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