City Council Minutes April 28, 1998

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

APRIL 28, 1998

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman James Green at 3:04 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower (arrived at 3:10), Serio (arrived at 3:07), Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Stewart for approval of the minutes of the Administrative Conference of April 13, 1998, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 1998, and the Agenda as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Serio. 2.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. Mayor Williams: I don't have any communications today.

Councilman Burrell: We have two resolutions here to recognize Mr. Stomile Swift and also Mr. Reginald Robinson (see text of resolutions in numerical order of Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage). Councilman Burrell: This is also their coach, Coach Crews. Coach Crews: I would just like to thank the Council and the Mayor for these resolutions, really appreciate it. I pray that you continue to have these young guys in your prayer as they move on to the next level; thank you.

Councilman Green: We'd like to say, thank you all for coming and we would like to congratulate you all and keep up the good work, and if you don't mind leave your tennis shoes at the door; been trying to get me a pair.

We have Mr. Chuck Albin present and he would like to present the Council with certificates. He had been trying to catch up with us, so he thought he would come where we work at. Mr. Chuck Albin (5832 Fairfield Avenue), I represent the Broadmoor Golf Club. I just want to say a few words of appreciation to city officials. The Broadmoor Golf Club was official chartered on February 13, 1946, by (inaudible) business and professional leaders of Shreveport. Today, the club has approximately 230 members who play golf at Querbes Park Golf Course. Last year, city officials approved funding in the 1998 budget for major improvements to Querbes. I would like to read a letter to the editor that was sent to "The Times" a couple of weeks ago, that as of today, has not been published.

The Broadmoor Golf Club recently had an Officials Appreciation Night dinner for city officials to approve the funds for an irrigation system and permanent restaurant for Querbes Park Golf Course. At the dinner, Gary Norman, Interim SPAR Director informed the club that the work should be completed by early-Fall. He said there will be minimum interruption of play while the work is being done and that the roof over the restaurant building will be large enough to provide players shelter from storms.

Mayor Bo Williams; Lou Burnett, Executive Assistant; Councilmen John David Stewart and Phil Serio, SPAR Council President, Delores Allen and Buck Fulco were present. Certificates of Service from the Broadmoor Golf Course were awarded to the officials at the meeting and will be presented to the officials who were not able to attend. Also present at the meeting were Ted Boddy, Superintendent of Golf Operations; Roger Hogan, Greens Superintendent; Bill Slack, Wayne Fortune, Kenny Karr, and Annie Brown. These city employees are recognized for the work they do in maintaining the city courses for making golf at Querbes an enjoyable outing. Kenny Esler, President and Barbara Payne and Carolyn Bordeaux, of the Broadmoor Women's Golf Association were at the dinner. They also expressed their appreciation to the officials for the course improvement project.

I'm here today to present the certificates of service to the officials who were not able to attend the meeting. Councilman Keith Hightower was presented a Certificate of Service at the prior meeting last year. Querbes Golf Course is in Councilman Hightower's district. We appreciate his support in resolving problems and for the improvements that have been made to Querbes since he has been in office. Councilman John David Stewart was at our dinner, but he had to leave prior to awarding his Certificate of Service. His district adjourns Querbes and we appreciate his support of Querbes Park Golf Course. These are the certificates, and I won't read all of them, but the first one is awarding to Wendell Collins, CAO, City of Shreveport in recognition and grateful appreciation for your outstanding service and devotion. Broadmoor Golf Club, Inc. (Mr. Albin presented Certificates of Service to the Council members.)

Councilman Hightower: Chuck has been the President, I think for a year or two years, now? Mr. Albin: One year. Councilman Hightower: One year and probably be elected again because he does a good job. He is one of those diamonds-in-the-rough type of guys--takes hold of something and gets it going and just come up here giving us certificates, but we all know the days to do it. So, we appreciate the effort that you put forth out there and it is certainly been a big improvement or the golf course, certainly the community that plays out there.

The Chairman noted a public hearing was not scheduled nor Confirmations and/or Appointments.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Burrell to Introduce the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda to lay over until the May 12,1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 74 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fees for use of Exposition Hall by the Shreveport Symphony and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 75 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement donating one Fire Department surplus medic unit to Caddo Parish Fire District No. 8 (Vivian) and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 76 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: A resolution authorizing the donation of the use of chairs to allow Caddo Magnet High School to rehearse for their 1998 Graduation Ceremony and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Hightower to Adopt the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Cooper. Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 62 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND CADDO-BOSSIER COUNCIL FOR SELF-ESTEEM, INC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Caddo-Bossier Council for Self-Esteem, Inc. sponsors the annual Southern Regional Juvenile Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Family Retreat, known as the Jambalya Jubilee, for children with arthritis, rheumatic and musculosketal disorders and their families at Centenary College on June 12-14, 1998; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the retreat is to offer information and resources on arthritis, rheumatic and musculosketal disorders and to establish friendships and support among families dealing with juvenile arthritis, and increase public awareness; and

WHEREAS, the retreat is open to all children with arthritis, rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and their families; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to participate with the Caddo-Bossier Council for Self-Esteem, Inc. in the production of the Southern Regional Juvenile Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Family Retreat by providing bus transportation services to serve a public purpose and render a public benefit; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the mayor be and he is hereby authorized to executed an agreement with the Caddo-Bossier Council for Self-Esteem, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on April 13, 1998.

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 are parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 63 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR USE OF THE EXPO HALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PAUL LYNCH AWARDS BANQUET JUNE 18, 1998 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the annual Paul Lynch Awards Banquet will be held on June 18, 1998; and

WHEREAS, the Banquet honors the memory of the late Judge Paul Lynch and his contributions to our community; and

WHEREAS, City of Shreveport desires to waive the building rental fees connected with the Paul Lynch Banquet to be held June 18, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the rental fees defined in Section 26-123 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances for the use of the Expo Hall for the Paul Lynch Awards Banquet June 18, 1998 are hereby waived and that the provisions of Section 26-123 and 124 are hereby waived in their entirety.

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.

RESOLUTION NO. 64 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE CONVENTION HALL TO ALLOW BEYOND THE FACT MINISTRIES, INC. TO HOLD A YOUTH BANQUET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL

WHEREAS, Beyond The Fact Ministries, Inc. is sponsoring a youth banquet Saturday, May 16, 1998, at the Convention Hall; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the banquet is to recognize and encourage area youth who are overcoming adversity; and

WHEREAS, Beyond The Fact Ministries, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides outreach programs for Shreveport area youth through counseling, mentoring and recognition of endeavors; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire building rental fees for the use of the Convention Hall for Beyond The Fact Ministries, Inc. to hold a youth banquet on May 16, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fees for the use of the Convention Hall by Beyond The Fact Ministries, Inc. to hold a youth banquet is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 65 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND LAKEPOINT, INC. FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS SERVING WILLOW RIDGE AT STONE LAKES PHASE I AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Lakepoint, Inc. substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on APRIL 14, 1998.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 66 of 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND BAYOU SHOPPING CENTER, LTD; BY: TRADEMARK RETAIL, INC.; ITS: GENERAL PARTNER FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS SERVING BAYOU WALK VILLAGE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Bayou Shopping Center, LTD; By: Trademark Retail, Inc.; Its: General Partner substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on APRIL 14, 1998.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 67 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND SOUTHERN TRACE II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY ITS GENERAL PARTNER, DH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC. D/B/A DH INVESTMENT COMPANY FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS SERVING SOUTHERN TRACE PHASE IV SECTION X - D AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Southern Trace II Limited Partnership by its general partner, DH Real Estate Investment Company, Inc. D/B/A DH Investment Company substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on APRIL 14, 1998.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 68 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE EXPO HALL FOR THE LOUISIANA DANCE FOUNDATION TO HOLD ITS SUMMER DANCE FESTIVAL AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN STEWART

WHEREAS, in celebration of its 15th Anniversary, the Louisiana Dance Foundation will hold a Summer Dance Festival June 20 and 21, 1998 in the Expo Hall; and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization and the Summer Dance Festival is its primary fund raiser; and

WHEREAS, proceeds from the fund raiser will be used to expand Louisiana Dance Foundation's outreach program, bringing more dance to more people. More than 10,000 individuals from the under served communities benefitted from their programming during the 1997-1998 season free of charge. The Foundation hopes to increase those numbers in 1998-1999; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall for the Louisiana Dance Foundation's Summer Dance Festival.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall by the Louisiana Dance Foundation to hold a Summer Dance Festival on June 20 and 21, 1998 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 72 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BID RECEIVED ON IFB #98-011 FOR FURNISHING & INSTALLING TEN TRASH RECEPTACLES

WHEREAS, one bid was received as a result of solicitations for Furnishing and Installing Ten Trash Receptacles, IFB #98-011; and

WHEREAS, the City has rejected this bid due to the fact that the color specification was not clearly defined; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works Engineering is revising specifications for rebid at a later date.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the bid received on IFB #98-011 be rejected.

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

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 52 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF CALHOUN STREET IN CUTLIFF'S SUBDIVISION OF TEN ACRE LOTS NOS. 1, 2, AND 3, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the 50 foot-wide dedicated Calhoun Street right-of-way running between Clay and Alston Streets in Cutliff's Subdivision of Ten Acre Lots Nos. 1, 2, and 3 in the NE/4 of Section 35 (T18N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and a shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby closed and abandoned, and be it ordained that a 10 foot-wide utility servitude running in an east-west direction be retained in the center of the closed and abandoned street right-of-way.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance be filed and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 53 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF SHERWOOD ROAD IN THE SOUTHERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the 40 foot-wide dedicated Sherwood Road right-of-way running east from Dillingham Avenue a distance of 248 feet and abutting the south side of Lot 83 and abutting the north side of Lot "A" of the Resubdivision of Lot 87 of the Southern Heights Subdivision in the NW/4 of Section 19 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby closed and abandoned, and be it ordained that a 30 foot-wide drainage servitude be retained at the eastern end of the closed and abandoned street right-of-way, and be it ordained that no structures be constructed or placed within the closed and abandoned street right-of-way without prior approval from the Office of the City Engineer.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance be filed and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

The Council considered the Regular Agenda legislation.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 60 OF 1998

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

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 107 of 1980 authorizes the Purchasing Agent to dispose of certain supplies, materials, and equipment determined to be surplus, after consultation with the head of the department concerned; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 61 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Enershop, Inc., for the purchase of an Energy Management System and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with Citicorp North America, Inc. for the purchase of same, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener, to postpone the resolution until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Burrell. 1.

Councilman Green: Did Mr. Burrell vote on his postponement? Councilman Serio: Mr. Burrell made the motion.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Serio, to postpone the resolution until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Burrell. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 70 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE STROMILE SWIFT ON HIS ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL

WHEREAS, Stromile Swift has also been recognized nationally for high school basketball as a Parade All American, a Gatorade Player of the Year, named #2 Best Player in the country by leading sports magazines and he has played on the McDonald's All American Team; and

WHEREAS, Stromile Swift, a senior at Fair Park High School, has been named the MVP of District 1 Class 5A, MVP of State Class 5A in high school basketball and recognized as the Best Basketball Player in Louisiana by the Louisiana Sports Writers; and

WHEREAS, although Stromile Swift has been highly recruited by top out-of-state universities such as UCLA, Michigan, Arizona and North Carolina and has considered turning professional after high school; he has verbally committed to continue his basketball career at Louisiana State University.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Council recognizes and congratulates Stromile Swift on his athletic accomplishments

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes Stromile Swift the best of luck and every success in his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals and one original shall be presented to Stromile Swift and an original shall be filed in perpetuity in the Office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.

/s/James Edward Green

City Council Chairman

/s/Bobby Joe Cooper /s/John David Stewart

Council District B Councilman District B

/s/Keith Hightower /s/Philip Serio

Council District C Councilman District D

/s/Pat Spigener /s/Roy Allen Burrell

Council District E Council District G

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

RESOLUTION NO. 71 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE REGINALD ROBINSON ON HIS ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL

WHEREAS, Reginald Robinson was named to the Pre-Season All American Football Team, the New Orleans Times Picayune Top 12 in football, the Fox Network Top 12 in the Nation for football and was a finalist for the McDonald All American Team; and

WHEREAS, Reginald Robinson, a senior at Fair Park High School, was named All District in District 1 Class 5A for both football and basketball. He was also named All State for both football and basketball.; and

WHEREAS, although Reginald Robinson was highly recruited by major out-of-state universities, such as Michigan, Kentucky and Georgia, he has signed to play football with Louisiana State University.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Council recognizes and congratulates Reginald Robinson on his athletic accomplishments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes Reginald Robinson the best of luck and every success in his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals and one original shall be presented to Reginald Robinson and an original shall be filed in perpetuity in the Office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.

/s/James Edward Green

City Council Chairman

/s/Bobby Joe Cooper /s/John David Stewart

Council District B Councilman District B

/s/Keith Hightower /s/Philip Serio

Council District C Councilman District D

RESOLUTION NO. 73 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING BIDS FOR THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999, APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SUCH BIDS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that bids for the publishing of all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, budgets, official notices, advertisements, and other official proceedings of the City of Shreveport be and the same are hereby requested for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999.

BE IT RESOLVED that the bids submitted shall be for a printing in 6-point type. The bids shall also specify the rate to be charged for any display advertisements, such as advertisements for the Municipal Auditorium, Civic Theater, and Convention Hall, as distinguished from legal and advertisements which may be published by the City of Shreveport at any time.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of Council be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for such bids in accordance with this resolution in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not 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 Spigener, seconded by Councilman Hightower passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Burrell. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 77 of 1998: A resolution providing for the incurrence of debt and issuance of (a) * of Refunding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998A (the "Series 1998A Certificates"), (b) ** of Taxable Refunding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998B (the "Series 1998B Certificates) and (c) $ *** of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998C (the "Series 1998C Certificates) of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the Series 1998A Certificates, the Series 1998B Certificates and the Series 1998C Certificates being herein collectively called the ("Series 1998 Certificates"); prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Series 1998 Certificates; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Series 1998 Certificates; providing for the payment thereof, awarding such Series 1998 Certificates to the purchaser thereof; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.

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* Amount of Series 1998A Certificates, together with the Series 1998B Certificates, will not exceed $53,000,000

** Amount of Series 1998B Certificates, together with the Series 1998A Certificates, will not exceed $53,000,00.

*** Not exceeding $7,500,000

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart for Introduction of the Resolution to lay over until the May 12, 1998, meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 78 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport, the Lake Association for Spring Lake, Inc. and Motor Finance Company and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 79 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Red River Revel Arts Festival, Inc. for a Red River Revel Arts Festival, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 80 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Red River Waterway Commission whereby the City of Shreveport will transfer its fee simple interest to a portion of property along the Red River for the construction of a public recreation site, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 66 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the lease of certain city-owned property to Cargill Park BMX, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 67 of 1998 by Councilmen Green and Stewart: An ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding Section 50-165 prohibiting persons under twenty-one years of age from entering the licensed gaming premises of a riverboat casino, prohibiting misrepresentation of age to gain entry thereto and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 68 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 69 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 131 of 1997, the 1998 Metropolitan Planning Commission Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 70 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 71 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending and reenacting the SPI-3, Commercial Corridor Overlay District by adding regulations regarding residential uses and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 73 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 132 of 1997, the 1998 budget funding contractual services provided to SporTran by the Metro Management Associates, Inc. appropriating funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 74 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 128 of 1997, the 1998 Water and Sewer Operations budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell for Introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinances to lay over until the May 12, 1998, meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Clerk's Note: After consideration of Ordinances on Second Reading and Final Passage, there was a motion by Councilman Stewart, to suspend the Rules to add legislation to the agenda (Ordinance No. 75 of 1998), seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Spigener. 1.

Ordinance No. 75 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to alcoholic beverages, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilman Stewart: For the record, Ms. Spigener asked a question, is this the document that the Police Department has suggested be brought forward to clear up certain issues associated with the responsibility in non-profit organizations when they are providing those alcoholic beverages and that is exactly what it does. It brings both responsibility and accountability.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hightower for introduction of the ordinance to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Spigener. 1.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 119 of 1997 by Councilman Serio: An ordinance establishing certain four way stop intersections and three way stop intersections within the University Terrace South Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on October 14, 1997, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio seconded by Councilman Cooper to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

2. Ordinance No. 7 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance creating and establishing a no through truck route on Fairfield Avenue between Pierremont Road and Olive Street and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

3. Ordinance No. 54 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the creation of a Center City Economic Development District to encourage business expansion, restoration, improvement, and re-development, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1

BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL AND COUNCILMAN SPIGENER

Delete pages 1 and 2 originally submitted and substitute the attached pages 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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

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

Councilman Burrell: Mr. Chairman, for the benefit of the public and also the benefit of those who are here on the Council, I wanted to---if you would give us a few minutes here to sort of give an explanation of our (inaudible). The Mayor, earlier had proposed this ordinance and it was a good ordinance, we fully support it overall. But we felt that we needed to do some refinements to this ordinance through an amendment that would put in (inaudible). You had asked Councilman Spigener and myself to look at this and to see if we could come up with something that we could all agree upon and we did. And I think what we came up with, will do something that the Mayor was trying to put forth that was a good idea. It was my understanding that he was trying to look at those areas that had old buildings and areas that there was not enough initiative there for redevelopment unless there was some sort of incentive to come in to redevelop those areas and also to look at buildings that were empty that we could fill up.

And looking at this, we concluded that the area that we would looked at was a little smaller than what we originally proposed because, I think, ninety percent of the vacant buildings, older buildings, were in this area. And it could be considered a part of the center city. And what I did was I got with the MPC and worked with them to come up with a map, a pictorial view of what it should look like, and also we looked at data associated with our census tracts. And I solicited the support of Dr. Ken Hinze who is here, and Dr. Hinze over the years I've worked with some of his studies. He is doing some numerical analysis on some of the things that he has proposed. Dr. Hinze done a lot of research in, I would call it, urban planning, but he is probably the foremost expert in that area and has done a lot of work in south California in large urban areas, and to use what he had developed as socioeconomic indices to help us come up with the area that we would be looking at. And I invited him here today to give us an explanation of what those socioeconomic indices are and how they can be used in order to come up with some of what we have today; so, Dr. Hinze if you would.

Dr. Hinze: So, my job is to make just a brief description of the index; am I right? Councilman Burrell: Right. Dr. Hinze: It is an index I call, as issue of its economic status, I got from a National Sociology journal about 15-years ago. And in that journal, they end up calling the (inaudible), they identified for every neighborhood in a metropolitan area, a status, in that socioeconomic status index from 0 to 100. And the measures show the proportion of a metropolitan population at the same social status or a lower social status. A social status is measured by three variables which are called, objective measures, for each neighborhood in proportion of the total population over 25 (inaudible). The education component is the proportion of the total population which are high school graduates. The income portion of it is your immediate family income in each of the neighborhoods. And the occupational measure, the proportion of all workers, of all workers in the---well, we didn't talk about how to basically have to do it, but, that is what it is, it is just a measure of the different status.

Councilman Burrell: So, basically without all of the technical jargon, we are looking at a number of factors that we go with to use determining what should be considered as a center city without destroying anything that the Mayor wanted to do. And we have a map here that indicates that and we also have a pictorial view for anyone who needs one. I don't think we have enough to go around, I think the MPC had done this, but I'm sure that we could probably make copies of it if they wanted to look at this, but it forms directly to the census data. It also gives the mixture of characteristics of this area and we can track it real well. So, hopefully this will be something that we can use, plus, Mr. Chairman it still did not destroy anything that the Administration wanted because they can still go in any area and still propose another economic development district just as they did earlier down in Councilwoman Spigener's area which was the Food Lion near Kingston and Bert Kouns; so, I think we have the bases covered here. And I wanted to applaud the Mayor and the Administration for taking on this and coming up with these economic development districts.

Councilman Green: Thank you Mr. Burrell, and certainly we would like to commend you all for a job well done.

Mayor Williams: I too would like to commend, first of all the Council. Thank you for your support on this--reissue of this economic development district. It mirrors very closely what we had selected. We did expand it into any area that we had omitted and that was an oversight in terms of looking at the map. There were some minor changes in the other portions of the boundary, but as you say, it is something that if a business comes in that wants it somewhere else, we can always adjust accordingly. But the idea is to create as many incentives as we possibly can to entice business into our city or for our existing businesses to expand; so, I just thank the Council for their support of this initiative.

4. Ordinance No. 55 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the south side of Gladstone, 220 feet west of Thornhill, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District to R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "four detached single-family homes" and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 14, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hightower adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

5. Ordinance No. 56 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the north side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 1,650 feet east of Kingston Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-2-E, Neighborhood Business District/Extended Use District limited to "a skate park" only and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 14, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

6. Ordinance No. 57 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located 400 feet east of Shreveport-Blanchard Highway and 150 feet north of Woolbert Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1H (SPI-2), Urban, One-Family Residence (Industrial Park Overlay) District to R-1H-E (SPI-2), Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use (Industrial Park Overlay) District limited to "a 225' communications tower" only and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 14, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

7. Ordinance No. 58 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance amending Section 10-141 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to alcoholic beverages and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1:

Amend the ordinance as follows:

Delete pages 1 through 2 and substitute thereof the attached pages 1 through 3 containing the footer "abnonprl.ord".

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Amendment No. 2:

Amend the ordinance as follows:

On page 2, in Section 10-141(g)(3), delete the first sentence and substitute the following:

(3) The owner hosting the party, or the sponsor of the party or the designated co-sponsor of the party is a bona fide nonprofit organization as defined herein, and the entire proceeds of the event are used for the purposes of the nonprofit organization and the expenses of the event."

On page 2, in Section 10-141 (g)(a), delete subparagraph vi.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None

Amendment No. 3:

By: Councilman Stewart

Amend the ordinance as follows:

On page 1, in Section 10-141(g), delete subparagraph (2). Renumber the remaining subparagraphs.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption of Amendment No. 3. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the ordinance as amended.

Mayor Williams: Since the police have a concern about this, there's a fact sheet here with an ordinance that says "add to the agenda" that I assume a companion ordinance that goes with this.

Councilman Stewart: Mr. Chairman, I will move for that to be added to the agenda.

Mayor Williams: If you would, I would like to ask the Council to postpone final passage of this ordinance as amended until the Council can also look at this proposed ordinance by Councilman Stewart. I believe it has been approved by the Police Department, am I correct?

Councilman Green: What do we do at this point, we've started the vote on the motion on the ordinance as amended? Councilman Stewart: I'll be glad to respond. I think it is appropriate to vote on this ordinance as it is proposed. This ordinance which will be introduced today for passage in two weeks, merely enhances part of it, it doesn't change anything and what we are addressing are non-profit organizations. Factually, making a law, the law that has been broken over many years, as it relates to even church events, Chamber of Commerce After Hours, it brings them into conformity with that. I suggest that we pass this which has been approved in this state and passed, this which will be added, brought to me by the Police Department at my request, two weeks from today.

Councilman Green: Then let the vote continue.

Councilman Spigener: I understand we are in the process of voting, but Mr. Stewart---may, I address this to Mr. Stewart? Councilman Green: Yes, ma'am. Councilman Spigener: This is the limiting of hours that you are talking about that you would introduce?

Councilman Stewart: Ms. Spigener, yes ma'am, it will be introduced under New Business. Councilman Green: As soon as we finish. Once we get through this, then we'll introduce it before we get to Unfinished Business.

Councilman Spigener: And this is suppose is to correct the problem with the Police Department, am I correct? Councilman Stewart: That is correct.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

8. Ordinance No. 59 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Under Appropriations, Police, Improvements & Equipment is decreased by $17,800, and Transfer to Police Grants is increased by $17,800.

Under Appropriations, Fire Personal Services is decreased by $144,500, Contractual Services is increased by $7,000, and Other Charges is increased by $500, and Improvements & Equipment is increased by $137,000.

Under Appropriation, Public Works Personal Services is increased by $151,500, and Transfer to Fleet Services is decreased by like amount.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Amendment No. 2:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Under Revenue, Miscellaneous is increased by $7,500,000.

Under Appropriations, Public Works Improvements & Equipment is increased by $6,818,900, Finance - General Government Transfer to Fleet Services is increased by $150,000 and Transfer to Debt Service is increased by $531,100.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

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

Councilman Hightower: I would just like to make a comment or ask a question. And Mayor I'm going to ask you this because we are talking about the General Fund budget. And, I read in the paper yesterday and I heard on the radio this morning, some of the projects you were proposing and they are seem to be good project, as far as I'm concerned, but I've also heard on the radio this morning, talk of a pending settlement between the Police Union and the City? Mayor Williams: Yes.

Councilman Hightower: And I feel sure that at least you've taken into account where we will get the money and how much it is going to be, each year before we dedicated any of this $1.5 million that you are planning on. I hate to get hit with that too and not know where it is going to come from? Mayor Williams: Yes. We've taken that into account, Councilman, and we feel like a proposal, I won't go into specifics, but that issue has not been settled but we may come to, but we feel like that there is a way that, that can be handled, financing-wise, probably. I would prefer not to discuss it in public. I will talk with you. Councilman Hightower: okay; thank you.

Councilman Green: Also Mr. Hightower, I'm sorry that I didn't relay the message but yesterday when I heard your concerns about it, I did talk to the Mayor. And I called you at Holmes and I don't know if you had a car deal going or whatever, but I will tell you about it after the meeting.

9. Ordinance No. 60 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 126 of 1997, the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating funds for capital projects, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1:

Amend the Ordinance:

In Program A - Building Improvements

W&S Customer Center/Campus Plan Phase II (96A001) is increased $650,00. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

In Program E - Water Improvements

Amiss Water Treatment Plant Lab Improvements (93E004) is increased $20,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Water Main Maintenance and Replacement (93E005) is Increased $350,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Water Mains for Economic Development (93E006) is increased $802,500. Funding source is $330,000 1994A URB, $300,000 1993A URB, and $172,500 1991A URB.

Amiss Wash Water and Sludge Handling (94E003) is decreased $2,200,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Amiss WTP, Plant I & II Filter Improvement (98E006) is established at $2,200,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Amiss WTP, Ozone (98E007) is established at $500,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

Amiss WTP. A.C. Rehabilitation (98E008) is established at $40,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

1998 Water Main Maintenance and Replacement in the West Shreveport Area (98E009) is established at $560,000. Funding source is $77,500 1991A URB, and $482.500 Water and Sewerage Revenue.

1998 Water Main Maintenance and Replacement in the West Central Shreveport Area (98E010) is established at $485,000. Funding source is $485,000 Water and Sewerage Revenue.

1998 Water Main Maintenance and Replacement in the South Central Shreveport Area (98E011) is established at $950,000. Funding source is $950,000 Water and Sewerage Revenue.

1998 Water Main Maintenance and Replacement in the Central Shreveport Area (98E012) is established at $600,000. Funding source is $600,000 Water and Sewerage Revenue.

In Program F - Sewer Improvements

Sewer Main Extension at Round Tree Subdivision (88F003) is decreased $200,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Wildwood and Homeacres Subdivision Sewer Service (89F020) is decreased $400,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Stoner Relief Phase II (90F002) is decreased $250,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Sewer Mains for Economic Development (93F006) is decreased $400,000. Funding source is $100,000 1994A URB, and $300,000 1993B URB.

North Regional WWTP Roadway Improvements (98F007) is established at $800,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

North Regional WWTP Cleaning of Oxidation Ditches (98F008) is established at $200,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

Lucas WWTP A.C. Systems Rehabilitation (98F009) is established at $240,000. Funding source is Water and Sewer Revenue.

1998 Sewer Main Maintenance and Replacement is the South Shreveport Area (98F010) is established at $200,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

1998 Sewer Main Maintenance and Replacement is the Southwest Shreveport Area (98F011) is established at $120,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

1998 Sewer Main Maintenance and Replacement is the North Central Shreveport Area (98F012) is established at $375,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (98F013) is established at $1,487,500. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

Lucas Sludge Field Improvements (98R014) is established at $590,000. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of the Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Amendment No. 2:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program C - Street Improvements

I 49/Murphy/Texas Ave Corridor Improvements (98C002) reference number is changed to (98C007).

Fant Parkway North - Grimmett to Jack Wells (89C019) is increased by $180,000. Funding source is 1993"B" GOB.

In Program D - Drainage Improvements

Spring Lake Spillway Repairs (98D001) reference number is changed to (98D002).

In Program L - Transit Improvements

1998 Sportran Capital Improvements (98L001) is increased by $279,700. Funding source is UMTA.

Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

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

10. Ordinance No. 61 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Delete page 3 therefrom, and substitute page 3 in lieu thereof.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Green for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Amendment No. 2:

Amend the Ordinance as follows:

Delete page 3 therefrom, and substitute page 3 in lieu thereof.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Amendment No. 3:

Under Estimated Revenue increase Transfer from General Fund by $170,000.

Under Appropriation increase Operating Reserves by $170,000.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of Amendment No. 3. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

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

Mayor Williams: I want like to thank the Council for passage of all these ordinances and I can assure you that we will use these funds wisely.

11. Ordinance No. 62 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the donation of certain city owned property located at 1322 Summers Street to Jewel Kyles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 14, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green seconded by Councilman Hightower to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

12. Ordinance No. 63 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the donation of certain city owned property located at 5540 Greenwood Road to Mary Jackson and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 14, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Hightower seconded by Councilman Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 64 of 1998: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the repair of a manhole failures located at North Hearne Avenue and Thomas Drive, and Knight Street at Cedar Trace Apartments and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $383,680 and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 28, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green seconded by Councilman Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Spigener. 1.

Ordinance No. 65 of 1998: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the repair of a manhole failure located at Clyde Fant Parkway, south of Stoner Avenue and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $245,110 and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 28, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, to suspend the Rules to add legislation to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Spigener. 1.

The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 7 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A NO THROUGH TRUCK ROUTE ON FAIRFIELD AVENUE BETWEEN PIERREMONT ROAD AND OLIVE STREET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Stewart

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Fairfield Avenue between Pierremont Road and Olive Street is hereby created and established as a No Through Truck Route and it shall hereafter be unlawful for trucks exceeding six thousand (6,000) pounds gross vehicle weight to use any portion of Fairfield Avenue between Pierremont Road and Olive Street except for local pickup and delivery.

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.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 54 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A CENTER CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS EXPANSION, RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND RE-DEVELOPMENT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Whereas, many existing commercial and residential structures within the city limits of Shreveport are vacant or in disrepair; and

Whereas, expansion, restoration, improvement and development of existing commercial structures and owner-occupied residences should be encouraged in order to provide for the economic development of Shreveport; and

Whereas, The Restoration Tax Abatement Program has been created by the Electors of the State of Louisiana to authorize the Board of Commerce and Industry, with the approval of the Governor and the local governing authority, to grant property owners the right to pay ad valorem taxes based upon the assessed valuation of the property prior to the commencement of the expansion, restoration, improvement or development. This program is for property owners, for work done to an existing structure in a qualifying district, and is not intended to exempt equipment, and can be renewed for up to 10 years; and

Whereas, The Restoration Tax Abatement Program is currently only available within downtown and historic districts in Shreveport, but can be expanded to include city-approved economic development districts as provided in this ordinance; and

Whereas, Restoration Tax abatement and other incentives are most needed in areas where residents have low incomes, low educational attainments and low job skills; and

Whereas, Kenneth E. Hinze, Ph. D., Professor of Sociology, LSU in Shreveport, has used 1990 census data to create a Socioeconomic Status Index which consists of the medians of family income, the percentage of workers who are professional/technical, and adults (25 years of age and older) who are high school graduates, and has created geographic area block groups which show where populations of Shreveport/Bossier fall on the Socioeconomic Status Index; and

Whereas, the Center City Economic Development District should include the area within the city limits of Shreveport, Louisiana, that falls in the lower half of the Socioeconomic Status Index prepared by Dr. Hinze.

Whereas, establishment of this Center City Economic Development Districts will provide an additional incentive to restore, improve, and redevelop existing properties in this area.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized and empowered to designate certain areas within the City as economic development districts in accordance with R.S. 47: 4312 (9) thereby qualifying businesses and owner-occupied residences for limited relief from additional ad valorem taxation, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 47:4311 et.seq., and/or Article VII, Part II Section 21(H) of the Louisiana Constitution, and/or other applicable Louisiana law.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City has designated the Center City Economic Development District for the purpose of participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program. The boundaries of this designated districts is as follows:

The Center City Economic Development District shall include the area within the city limits of Shreveport, Louisiana, that falls in the lower half of the Socioeconomic Status Index prepared by Kenneth E. Hinze, Ph. D., Professor of Sociology, LSU in Shreveport, from the 1990 Census Data. The Center City Economic Development District has been plotted on the "Center City Economic Development District" map, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, and it is specifically described in Exhibit B which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the following definitions shall apply:

Owner-occupied residence - Any structure occupied by the owner thereof and used principally for residential purposes. Such term shall also include condominium units, duplexes, and other multiple residence structures in which the owner thereof resides.

Commercial structure - Any office, retail, or industrial building in which a business is conducted which produces income. Such term shall also include residential structures which are rehabilitated to provide rental housing units.

Beginning of construction - The first day on which foundations are started, or, where foundations are unnecessary, the first day on which installation of the facility begins.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the following guidelines shall apply:

Residential buildings which do not qualify for the rehabilitation investment tax credit shall have a minimum renovation investment of 25% of the pre-improvement value of the existing structure, and have an age of 30 years or more.

The proposed project/improvements shall materially extend the useful life of the building, significantly upgrade its usefulness or preserve it in a manner that significantly improves its condition, is architecturally appropriate and enhances its values.

An affidavit as to whether the principals in the project would have proceeded with the rehabilitation without the tax benefit of Act 445 of 1983 shall be provided.

For income producing properties, a pro forma statement based on a five year projection relating to the proposed rehabilitation work shall be provided.

A cost/benefit analysis shall be performed by the Mayor's Economic Development Staff for all non-residential projects.

No RTA shall be approved for any gaming establishment, including but not limited to the following: casinos, river boats, dockside terminals, bingo halls, racetracks and betting parlors.

No RTA shall be approved for general maintenance, routine repairs or minor renovations.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that although the applicant should submit an "Advance Notification" on the prescribed form prior to the beginning of construction, the City Council shall have the right to grant a waiver from this provision, after demonstration by the applicant of extenuating circumstances.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that expansion, restoration, improvement, and development of existing commercial structures (and owner-occupied residences) should be encouraged in order to provide for the development of the City, new job creation, improved usage of under-utilized resources, and the enhancement of the tax base.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that establishment of any additional Economic Development Districts shall be predicated on the need for building restoration, the creation of new jobs, and the expenditure of new private-sector capital investment.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance attached thereto be filed and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision of item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provision, items or application 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.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 55 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GLADSTONE, 220 FEET WEST OF THORNHILL, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-2, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-2-E, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "FOUR DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES" 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 Lots 1-3, Colonial Hills Subdivision, Unit #2, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the south side of Gladstone, 220 feet west of Thornhill, be and the same is hereby changed from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District to R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "four detached single-family homes" only.

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

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

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 56 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, 1,650 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 "A SKATE PARK" 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 2, South Ridge Business Park, Unit #2, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the North side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 1,650 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 "a skate park" only.

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

1. Development to be in substantial accord with revised site plan showing outside "street skate" improvements to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director, with any additions or expansions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 57 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED 400 FEET EAST OF SHREVEPORT- BLANCHARD HIGHWAY, AND 150 FEET NORTH OF WOOLBERT STREET, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1H(SPI-2), URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (INDUSTRIAL PARK OVERLAY) DISTRICT TO R-1H-E(SPI-2), URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE (INDUSTRIAL PARK OVERLAY) DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A 225' COMMUNICATIONS TOWER" 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 400 feet east of Shreveport-Blanchard Hwy and 150 feet north of Woolbert Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1H(SPI-2), Urban, One-Family Residence (Industrial Park Overlay) District to R-1H-E(SPI-2), Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use (Industrial Park Overlay) District limited to "a 225' communications tower" only:

Commencing at a found concrete monument, monumenting the SW corner of Section 18, T18N, R14W, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana;

run thence N07'41"E for a distance of 2665.97 feet to a point;

thence S8951'24"E a distance of 957.27 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar set in place on the east R/W line of the Shreveport Blanchard Hwy (LA Hwy #173);

thence continue S8951'24"E a distance of 375.29 feet to a found concrete monument and the POB proper. From said POB proper, thence N08'36"E a distance of 450 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar set in place;

thence S8951'24"E a distance of 450 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar set in place;

thence S08'36"W a distance of 450 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar set in place;

thence N8951'26"W a distance of 450 feet to the POB proper, containing 202,500 sq. ft. or 4.65 acres, M/L.

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

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 58 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-141 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Section 10-141 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding subsection (g) to read as follows:

Sec. 10-141. Sales location to conform to zoning ordinance; exemptions.

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(g) The provisions of this section and Section 10-41 shall not apply to a bona fide nonprofit event meeting the requirements of this section, held on the premises of a business establishment zoned commercial or industrial, provided:

(1) The event is hosted and sponsored or co-sponsored by the by the owner of the place of business where the event is to be held or a sponsoring organization designated in writing by the owner of the business;

(2) The owner hosting the party, or the sponsor of the party or the designated co-sponsor of the party is a bona fide nonprofit organization as defined herein, and the entire proceeds of the event are used for the purposes of the nonprofit organization and the expenses of the event. A bona fide nonprofit organization shall mean:

a. a nonprofit corporation, community chest, fund, or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual,

b. a civic league or organization not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare, and the net earnings of which are devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, or recreational purposes, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual,;

c. a business league or chamber of commerce, not organized for profit, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.

(3) The following requirements are met:

a. Any such business or co-sponsor desiring to hold a bonafide nonprofit event and sell or otherwise dispose of any alcoholic beverages during that time shall first apply to the chief of police for an alcoholic beverage permit for that purpose. Any applications for such permit must be submitted no later than fourteen days prior to the proposed time and date for such event and shall furnish the following information:

i. Date and location of the event;

ii. Identification and address of the host, sponsors and co-sponsors for the contemplated event

ii. The anticipated number of invited guests and a description of the proposed activities;

iv. The proposed hours of the event, which shall be limited to the hours such establishment could be open for business under the applicable zoning ordinances and which in no event shall exceed the hour of 12 o'clock midnight;

v. satisfactory documentation evidencing proof that it is a bonafide nonprofit organization as defined herein;

b. Any application or permit issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to denial, revocation or suspension for any grounds that a retail dealer's basic liquor application or permit may be revoked or suspended.

c. The chief of police shall notify the applicant of the issuance or denial of the application within ten days after the filing of the application. If the chief of police denies an application on the basis that the applicant did not propose to conduct a bonafide nonprofit event as defined in this section, the chief of police shall provide written notice to the applicant of the denial of the application and the grounds therefor. Any applicant aggrieved by the decision of the chief of police may, within two days from the date such decision is rendered, appeal to the mayor by filing a written request with the office of mayor for review of such decision. The mayor shall review such decision and shall affirm or reverse the decision of the chief of police within two days of the receipt of such request. He shall notify the applicant of his decision. In the event of a reversal, the chief of police shall issue the applied-for permit to the applicant.

(4) No location shall be issued more than five such permits in any calendar year.

(5) No permit shall be issued pursuant to this section for any premises where the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by section 10-142.

(6)The fee for such permit shall be $25.00, which shall be paid in cash to the city prior to the issuance of the permit.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 59 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 4.18 of the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of a previously adopted budget; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 125 of 1997 the 1998 General Fund Budget, as amended, be further amended and reenacted as follows:

1. Estimated Receipts - The estimated fund receipts and receipts derived from the special levies for the year 1998:

Taxes and Special Assessments 91,867,800

Licenses and Permits 4,976,800

External Services Charges 7,281,500

Internal Service charges 5,266,000

Interest Earnings 258,100

Fines and Forfeits 3,209,200

Intergovernmental 1,632,900

Miscellaneous 11,574,800

Interfund Transfer 1,341,000

Prior Year Fund Balance 8,630,600

TOTAL 128,538,700

2. Appropriations - The funds set forth in the following classes of expenditures are hereby appropriated by department, out of the general fund receipts and receipts derived from the special levies described hereinabove for the year 1998:

Office of the Mayor

Personal Services 2,176,300

Materials and Supplies 71,000

Contractual Services 233,400

Other Charges 21,100

Improvements and Equipment 29,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 600

Subtotal 2,532,200

Public Assembly And Recreation

Personal Services 6,629,900

Materials and Supplies 734,900

Contractual Services 1,909,700

Other Charges 209,500

Improvements and Equipment 603,700

Transfer to Fleet Services 218,700

Subtotal 10,306,400

Finance - Operations

Personal Services 4,045,200

Materials and Supplies 276,500

Contractual Services 829,900

Other Charges 100

Improvements and Equipment 462,800

Subtotal 5,614,500

Finance - General Government

Personal Services 1,498,000

Materials and Supplies 1,100

Contractual Services 548,600

Other Charges 2,626,100

Liability Reserves 0

Operating Reserves 8,413.800

Improvements and Equipment 100,000

Transfer to Golf 100,000

Transfer to M.P.C. 759,400

Transfer to SporTran 3,308,400

Transfer to Retained Risk Fund 4,798,500

Transfer to Community Services 396,000

Transfer to Capital 599.800

Transfer to Riverfront 170,000

Transfer to Fleet Services 201,900

Transfer to W & S 626,500

Transfer to Community Development 1,387,800

Transfer to Debt Service 531,100

Subtotal 25,385,900

Police

Personal Services 25,040,000

Materials and Supplies 978,900

Contractual Services 707,000

Other Charges 88,200

Improvements and Equipment 32,200

Transfer to Police Grants 369,700

Transfer to Fleet Services 1,159,900

Subtotal 28,365,900

Fire

Personal Services 25,736,800

Materials and Supplies 719,900

Contractual Services 678,700

Other Charges 2,000

Improvements and Equipment 253,700

Subtotal 27,391,100

Public Works

Personal Services 10,180,500

Materials and Supplies 1,306,700

Contractual Services 8,824,100

Other Charges 1,000

Improvements and Equipment 9,317,200

Transfer to Fleet Services 2,047,800

Subtotal 25,858,400

City Council

Personal Services 793,800

Materials and Supplies 12,000

Contractual Services 134,400

Other Charges 0

Improvements and Equipment 45,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 1,600

Subtotal 987,600

City Courts

Personal Services 1,307,900

Materials and Supplies 32,700

Contractual Services 56,500

Other Charges 0

Improvements and Equipment 34,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 600

Subtotal 1,432,500

City Marshal

Personal Services 621,100

Materials and Supplies 30,600

Contractual Services 7,000

Other Charges 0

Improvements and Equipment 0

Transfer to Fleet Services 5,500

Subtotal 664,200

GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS - TOTAL 128,538,700

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Ordinance No. 124 of 1998 are hereby reenacted.

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 repealed.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 1997, THE 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Section 4.18 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, changes to the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget are needed to adjust existing capital projects and create new projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 1997, the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget, as amended, be further amended and reenacted as follows:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A - Building Improvements

Riverfront Parking (97A003) is decreased by $1,014,600. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.

Festival Site Development (98001) is increased by $4,221,500. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.

W&S Customer Center/Campus Plan Phase II (96A001) is increased $650,00. Funding source is Water and Sewerage Revenue.

In Program B - Recreation Improvements

Riverfront/Park/Plaza/Riverwalk (93B001) is decreased by $133,800. Funding sources is Economic Development.

Independence Stadium Renovation (94B001) is increased by $1,000,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.

Festival Lot (94B002) is decreased by $73,100. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.

Fairgrounds Field (96B012) is increased by $250,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.

Police & Fire Memorial (96B013) is increased by $77,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.