City Council Minutes 8/11/98

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

AUGUST 11, 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 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell. Councilman Green: Would like to welcome you to the City Council meeting. We would like to welcome our special guest, Miss Teen and her entourage whose here, and certainly we would like to welcome all of you.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower (arrived at 3:05), Serio (arrived at 3:10), Spigener, Burrell and Green. 7. Absent: None.

Councilman Green: Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Stewart for approval of the minutes of the Administrative Conference of July 27, 1998, and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1998 and the Agenda as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Spigener, Burrell and Green. 5. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Serio. 2.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. Mayor Williams: As I'm sure you are aware that the Miss Teen USA Pageant will be broadcast from Shreveport on Monday, August 17, 1998. Its a pleasure to have all of the delegates and their families here in our city competing for this title and we are hopeful that this will be one of the first of many years that the pageant will be broadcast from Shreveport. We are working hard to bring this pageant back to our city for 1999. And today, we are pleased and honored to have the reigning Miss Teen USA with us today, Ms. Shelly Moore. I would also, before I ask her to come forward, at your desk is a Miss Teen USA pin that is before you. In addition, I would like to recognize three ladies with Shelly and that is, first of all, Ms. Debbie Cockrell, she is with the Enchanted Garden. Of course, Linda Johnson with the School Board and last, Ms. Hydie Haplica with the Miss Teen USA Pageant and she escorts Ms. Shelly Moore on her various rounds as she tours the country. At this time, I would like to ask Shelly if you would, to come forward and make any remarks.

Ms. Moore: I would like to say, thank you for everything that you've done for us. The past two Miss USAs' I've been here also, came for the announcement, so this is my No. 4, my fourth time here in Shreveport. And I've loved it every time, eaten at probably every restaurant every time I've been here, and I know the delegates, just through talking with them, have just enjoyed themselves, so much. And you are just so wonderful to donate your facilities and just work with us so great; so, God bless and thanks again for having me here.

Mayor Williams: Linda, would any one of you like to make any comments. Ms. Johnson: Thank you Mayor, we just appreciate the opportunity to be here to serve the community and to say thank you so very much on behalf of the school system and your organization in helping to bring this event. It brings the taxes into our city that indeed helps our School Board, school system, and our children.

Mayor Williams: This year we have an outstanding group of young people called, Shreve Corp, working in our city. This is a service corp of young people from the ages of 16 to 25 years in age, from diverse racial, educational, socio-economic backgrounds who have committed themselves to servicing and addressing critical community needs. Shreve Corp is administered by Shreveport Green and is supported by the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish Commission, the Charles T. Beaird Foundation, Hibernia National Bank, Harrah's, and the Louisiana Service Commission. These young people have committed 450 hours of serve from January 2, 1998 through August 7, 1998, with great results. The Shreveport group is here with us today and I would like to have them come forward along with Ms. Yvonne Lee from Shreveport Green to make a few comments, and we'd like to thank them for their service in Shreveport. Mr. Jeter: Ms. Lee is not with us this afternoon, I'm Mr. Jeter, I'm their Shreve Corp Project Coordinator. And the reason we are here this afternoon is we have completed a summer of service here in Shreveport and I wanted to give the young people opportunity to speak to the Council and let the Council know about some of the services that we have performed this summer; this very, very hot summer. Because without the City of Shreveport, and our private and public donations, we would not be possible. We want to let the Council and the City of Shreveport know how much we appreciate the support and the continued support from the City and these fine young people, briefly, are going to tell you about service.

We are going to have Ms. Latoya Willis from the Paint Team tell you about some of the service they have committed this summer to the City of Shreveport. Ms. Willis: Well, the Paint Team, we've painted 16 houses this summer and we are working on one more right now. What we do, we paint houses for the elderly and the handicapped. We participated in Paint Your Heart Out, we worked with the public schools like cleaning up the weeds that grow up around the gates and things like that. Mr. Jeter: Next we are going to have one of our Earth Camp members that help facilitate at our Earth Camp this summer, Ms. Shavon Jeno. Ms. Jeno: I was a member of the Earth Camp and we are not a hard labor team. We are really the team, we target inner city schools. The children between the ages of 7 and 11, we take them out to Walter B. Jacobs Nature Park and we give them opportunity to participate in a free camp because a lot of these kids have never had the opportunity to go to a camp before and we teach them things about leaves and butterflies and we even had the chance this year to take them to recycling center. And it is really nice to know because these kids get so excited over it because they have never been to camp before. Mr. Jeter: From the Parish Team, Ms. Davelyn Bryant. We've had six teams perform in service all over the city this summer and having a representative from each team speak about their particular service. I'm sorry, Mr. Robert Bates, from the Parish. Mr. Bates: I was with the Parish Team. We did two jogging paths, one in Greenwood Park and then we did one in Stoner Hill, in their park and we did one sand pit in Montana Park and on the Cooper Road. We also moved playground equipment, we watered Caddo Parish Courthouse and the CCC and also Walter B. Jacob and we planted trees there. Mr. Jeter: Ms. Penseula Oden from the Neighborhood Team. Ms. Oden: I was a part of the Neighborhood Team this summer and we installed smoke detectors. We put waterings around the trees along I-49 interstate. We did beautification projects and we also cleaned up Caddo Parish Schools. Mr. Jeter: And from our Greens Team, Mr. Michael Rains. Mr. Rains: I'm from the Green Team, I'm Michael Rains. This summer we did enormous works. We worked in Minden at Keatchie National Forest doing landscaping and then we worked over on Southern Avenue and we made flowerbeds with papers. We worked in the city on Sprague and Caddo scraping off the sidewalks and helping the DDA and we did Paint Your Heart Out and Fish Your Heart and all kinds of good stuff. Mr. Jeter: And probably our most visible team this summer, Council and Mayor, has been our Muriel Team. They've helped SRAC and collaborated with SRAC on a number of mural projects that we've completed downtown in the different neighborhoods and Ms. Renee Mitchell, if you will come up and talk about some of the projects that the Muriel Team has completed this summer. Ms. Mitchell: We got to work with two well known artists from California and several residential artists and we helped paint, like 12 murals downtown.

Mr. Jeter: In addition to those projects, there are a number of other projects that we've done Council, but as I said earlier, I would just like to reiterate, we really appreciate the support that we get from the city. We had a group of our young people also go to Mobile this summer as part of the All American City finalist awards and we are looking forward to going to Philadelphia next year and bringing back that award back home to Shreveport as an All American City. Because all we are doing is telling the rest of the world what we already know, we are an All American City, we do great things and we are going to continue to do great service to our city and so we thank you very much for your continued support.

Councilman Burrell: Before they leave, I was hoping that they would mention the special project that they are doing in terms of signing up people to support their race relations effort. I think this is a very, very important and crucial project given the fact that you are dealing with multi-racial groups. So, I think it would be appropriate if you would, put in a bid there. Mr. Jeter: That project that the Councilman is speaking about is our project on Race Relations. The Times approached this group about partnering with them on a project on race relations as part of their series, Our Future, Our Choice. And one of the reasons they asked this particular group is because we are not an income based group. We have young people in our program from different socio-economic backgrounds and the only thing that they have in common when they come in this program is, they want to do community service, they want to work together. And through that relationship of wanting to help other people, they've developed lifelong friendships. And I'll let Mr. Shelton Evans, which is one of the members of this manifesto group tell you a little bit about the manifesto and their vision for the future. Mr. Evans: As he said, we developed this, we did this about a month ago, July 22, about 27 members of us, we took the challenge from The Times to do this. And right now our goals is to get 10,000 signatures and we are right around 2,000 right now. We are trying to get 7,000 by Friday and we have got to get it all by the 29. I would like to give, each member of you a petition, ya'll can sign if ya'll like and go around to your districts and ask people to sign it. I mean, it would be a great help to us.

Mr. Jeter: What we hope to accomplish through this forum, as Nightline has been presented a copy of the manifesto, and the vision from the future from these young people and their vision is to have a racial harmoniously community by the year 2000 and Nightline has said that they will help facilitate this public forum on race relations. And through that facilitation, they have established four goals: 1. Is to have a government that puts aside race and works for the betterment of all of its citizens 2. To have a faith community that transcends traditional bounds where you are not regulated to one church because of your ethnicity. 3. Have an education community that teaches diversity within the school with the belief that if everyone knows each other and understand each other, then they will be better to get along with each other. 4. To have a community that provides social interaction for youth and adults of different racial backgrounds. And through this public forum, and we are hoping to have the first forum in September. On the 8^th of September, we are hoping to have committees that can actually go out and achieve these goals with these young people that is in our program, I chose chairing and co-chairing those committees. So it is a very great, good project. We are going to get the 10,000 signatures, and we are just asking that everyone support these young people in their effort to have a racially harmonious community by the Year 2000. Councilman Green: I like to commend you all and also commend you all for the job that you all did when we went to Mobile; certainly, our hats are still off to you. And I'd just like to ask you, how many words do you speak a minute.

Mayor Williams: Could you lead them another cheer? Let me just state that the 61^st Annual Louisiana Municipal Association Convention was held here in Shreveport this past week and I'm proud to say that it was a resounding success. Many of the delegates from out of town expressed to me many times, time and time again, that Shreveport was a great place and how much they enjoyed not only the convention itself, and it was extremely well organized by our staff and I would like to just commend them for their work in putting on that convention, but for the delegates and how they enjoyed the city itself, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a banquet Saturday evening in which Shreveport received an award and one of the Councilman that was there, Councilman Pat Spigener, and she was there and I would like her to come now and make some comments regarding the award that has been presented to the city. Councilman Spigener: I was at the Saturday evening banquet of the LMA and it was a real thrill and a great honor to be able to receive this award with the Mayor for our city. And the award that the LMA honored the City of Shreveport with is a Community Achievement Award for the city's pilot program testing the weekly, semi-automated garbage collection. And this is a great honor for our city, this is the second LMA award that our city has received since 1993. In '93 the award was received for our recycling program. As you will recall the Public Works Department conducted weekly garbage experiments in two neighborhoods beginning back in May 1998, and approximately 3,000 neighborhoods in Broadmoor and in Sunset Acres were issued 96 gallon trash cans and put on a once a week service. The residents in those two neighborhoods were surveyed by telephone a couple of times and then by postcards and the survey revealed that 80% or better had positive reviews for their once a week garbage collection. And if you recall, Council members, in January we approved the Public Works proposal to take this program citywide and the city will convert to a once-a-week garbage pick up later on this year. And so it was a real honor for me to be able to be there and help accept this award for our city and we have all received our plaques. But here again, our city has received an award for outstanding service to the community and just something for us to be real proud about.

Councilman Burrell: Associated with the Louisiana Municipal Association meeting, I did attend. But I was only able to attend some of the caucuses that were there because I had family reunion at the same hotel that the meeting was going on, and they did have a caucus there called the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus. And during that caucus, I was elected treasurer for the state of that caucus among the mayors and the councilmen and aldermen while I was there, so I did participate, but I wasn't able to make it to the full body. Mayor Williams: Congratulations, Councilman. Councilman Burrell: Or condolences one.

Mayor Williams: At this time I would like to ask Mr. Friedley if he would make some comments regarding the Miss Teen USA Pageant. Councilman Green: All rise. Mr. Friedley: It is usually at this point, that everybody usually gets up and leaves, but I get the feeling the only reason that anybody is staying is that they see Shelly Moore is still around, so they are will to stay. And I want to tell you 1. How proud I think we are as a community to have had the opportunity to host the Miss Teen USA Pageant. And if there is nothing that comes out of this, I want to express to you all, my sincere gratitude and the fact that you have given me the confidence to host and chair this for the Host City's Committee. And it has been a great opportunity for us both, I think for Shreveport and Bossier City, the Council symbol here of cooperativeness and inclusion really makes a winning team. And I think this has been very true right now with the way Shreveport and Bossier City have worked together on this pageant. The delegates have had a great time. I know that perhaps you have had an opportunity hear from Shelly Moore, some of the activities that they have been involved in, but they have gone to everything from a Captains game last night, of which upon their arrival, the Captains obviously turned it all around and hit five home runs, there was a great deal of enthusiasm among the players, perhaps they were pumped up but they did a great job. It looks, at least at this point that we are going to come very close to breaking even, which is the ultimate goal for us financially. The tickets, over the last week have picked up in sales. Every day that we have checked we have seen that there has been an escalation in the number of tickets that are being purchased by the community and I think this is good in the sense that the out of town delegates, their out of town family and friends of the delegates have not really even arrived yet, some of them have not come in. We expect them most to arrive this weekend and we'll see a very big rush of last minute ticket sales not to mention, hopefully any walk ups. I think what you are going to see on August 17^th is a sold out Hirsch Coliseum again for the third year in a row something that I think all of us should be very proud of. The pageant is going to again as usual pump, because of the 1,000 or so, there is going to be a little over a 1,000 people from outside of our community in town. We will see somewhere in the neighborhood of $1 million to a $1 million half dollars pumped into Shreveport-Bossier City's economy not to mention that again, that they are looking at 14 million viewers nationally to see this event. And we will positioned as a very family-oriented destination. We will see a lot of things highlighted from our outdoor recreation to our shopping that will be highlighted on the pageant not to mention that they have selected the downtown---I know Andy Taft is here, but they have chosen downtown and the murals and the downtown riverfront waterfalls along with Water Town to be the backdrop for their presentation of their fitness video that I believe is sponsored by Speedo. So, I don't know but we look pretty good and the delegates look very nice in their sponsored swimsuits. So, it is great opportunity for us to look extremely energetic, this community will be, I think just portrayed in perhaps the most positive lighting, even better perhaps than the Miss USA Pageant portrayed us because I think the fact is, you are going to see, a great diversity of culture, you are going to see highlighted every potential activity that you could imagine that you'd want to take your family to and you'll be very proud. The Norton Art Gallery, some of the museums, like I said, the Captains, the Sanford Independence Bowl, the Champion Lake Pro-Classic just as a sample of some of the activities going to be promoted.

I just want to thank the Mayor, and particularly Wendell Collins and the staff and their support and particularly the City Council for your financial consideration in this matter. I think we are going to be very rewarded on August 17^th. I will take the opportunity to tell the Presentation Show will be held on Thursday night followed by the Dress Rehearsal which will be on the day of the event. If you have children or if you have family member, I think you are going to have a great show and you are really going to be excited about what we are going to put together. And then I'd be happy to answer any question as I sure Mr. Collins but maybe the Mayor alluded to earlier, we are very excited about the possibility that we have been approached by the pageant officials to host the event. I will let you know that you will hear it perhaps even before The Times gets it in the paper tomorrow, I just did an interview with the Springfield, Missouri newspaper which is just out of Branson City. It will be announced formally tomorrow by the Branson City Mayor and the Branson City City Council that Branson City, Missouri will be the host for the Miss USA Pageant for the next two years and with three one year options; so, they are basically put together a five year package. Financially, to let you know, I think we made a great deal. As last year, if you look at everything that we put into this and I'm talking about both our cash, for in-kind contributions, I would estimate that we are probably near $1 million dollars in the overall commitment that we made to host the pageant. The Branson City Council today approved $1.8 million cash allocation for the next two years to host the Miss USA Pageant; so, you are going to remember that you were asked last year, I believe for the Miss USA Pageant, for a $100 thousand dollars. So, hopefully you will get a comparison of what they are putting together as far as a deal and what we put together as far as a deal. I think it was good to us, but what you found is I think we made a deal after Mr. Trump brought the pageants of which he would have loved to have made a $1.8 million dollar deal with us, although we very much stuck to our guns and held pretty close to our financial considerations and I think we've done very well. I do know that if we host the pageant over the next couple of years, they would like two things: they would like us to perhaps pay a few more dollars and they'd like to enter into a long term contract with us, and we are very much in the interest of considering both of those proposals. I know the Administration, I hope, distributed to you your official Miss Teen USA Pageant pin and we are very pleased of the fact that they are having a great time. I will tell you without all the consideration that the State Fair and the Hirsch Coliseum have been so cooperative with the officials out there. They are very pleased with the facility. It is under construction now for the event and it has been a great work together with both the upcoming game tonight between Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints, in that they have been able to work with Hillman House through the pre-game activities to go and coincide with the activities going on with the pageant as it is being set up; so, it has been a great blend of events.

And then I would again be remiss in not only recognizing Mr. Burrell, which I think should be extremely--all of us should be very pleased with fact that he has taken a leadership position among the Black Caucus of the Louisiana Municipal Association, but also the fact that the Mayor has been elected Chairman of the Louisiana Municipal Association. I think Northwest Louisiana is well represented and I'm really pleased that we've got this kind of organization and groups here being involved in it for the leadership. Because I think all I have to ask the two of you is to work on bringing the LMA back and in about five more years, we'd like to host it again. So, if you'll work already and start beginning, I'd appreciate that. Thank you and I'd be happy to answer your questions, Chairman Green that you or any of the Councilmen might have of me. Councilman Green: Congratulations and keep up the good work. Mr. Friedley: Thank you. Mayor Williams: I would just like to say, thanks to Tom Dark for his work in submitting the proposal to the LMA that resulted in the award that the City won. He did a great job at putting that package together that was submitted several months ago, and finally was awarded and won the award at the convention last week; so, Tom, thanks for your work on that. Councilman Green: Tom, I would like to commend your group for doing all of the work around, getting the grass cut and everybody who has coordinated that operation, certainly, you all have done a great job.

Mayor Williams: We have discussed the matter of the Teen USA Pageant with the City of Bossier and they are very interested in working with us to try to work this out for the future; so, hopefully we will be able to put something together; just want to pass that onto you.

Councilman Serio: One comment for Mr. Friedley, I know that he has worked very hard over the last couple of years with all the programs. And I hope this third one has been a charm, sounds like this one has gotten easier. Mr. Friedley: I'll have to admit, I like the teenagers. Having been the father of three daughters, it is great to be in this age again. My oldest just turned 13 so being around the delegates and having the opportunity to be a dad with all these teenagers. I feel like I'm the old man. I thought I was still looking rather young, but I'm considered the old man in the group and referred to as Mr. Preston by the group. They just told me, I wasn't as old looking as Wendell Collins. Councilman Green: Also, Lyndie, welcome to the meeting.

There was no public hearing scheduled, and the Council addressed Confirmations and/or Appointments. Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart to confirm to the Shreveport Human Relations Commission: Mr. Onque' and Ms. Peek. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stewart to suspend the rules to add legislation. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The Council added the entitled legislation to the agenda: 1. Resolution No. 180 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Red River Rally Inc. to hold the Red River Rally Balloon Festival, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Councilman Cooper: I have two to add to the agenda: 2. Resolution No. 181 of 1998 by Councilman Cooper: A resolution changing the name of David Raines Road to Hersey D. Wilson Boulevard, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Ordinance No. 168 of 1998 by Councilman Cooper: An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding Section 2-250 to require the Police Department to report certain personnel findings and actions, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Cooper to add the legislation to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Stewart to Introduce the Resolution on the Consent Agenda to lay over until the August 25, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION:

Resolution No. 175 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 176 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the building rental fees for use of the Convention Hall and the Civic Theater by the American Orchid Society in conjunction with its National Convention and Show October 19-24, 1999, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

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

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 161 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE CONVENTION HALL FOR THE CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY'S HEAD START PROGRAM TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL

WHEREAS, the Caddo Community Action Agency's Head Start Program will hold its Annual Health Fair on October 16, 1998 in the Convention Hall; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the Head Start Program is to provide culturally sensitive comprehensive services that will prepare low income preschool children with readiness skills necessary to succeed in school and to assist their parents in becoming self-sufficient citizens; and

WHEREAS, there are presently over 1,000 children registered in the Head Start Program for the 1998-1999 school year; and

WHEREAS, in addition to the screening and testing of these children, the fair will also serve to provide health, nutrition, career and literacy information.

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 Convention Hall for the Caddo Community Action Agency's Head Start Program's Annual Health Fair.

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 Convention Hall by the Caddo Community Action Agency's Head Start Program to hold its Annual Health Fair on October 16, 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 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. 165 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DAVID RAINES ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO: 96-C005, PARCEL NO: P-17, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the David Raines Road Paving, Project No: 96-C005; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-17 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-17, to be acquired in fee title.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 166 OF 1998

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the David Raines Road Paving, Project No: 96-C005; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-24 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-24, to be acquired in fee title.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 167 OF 1998

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the David Raines Road Paving, Project No: 96-C005; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-25 have failed; and

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 168 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96C011, PARCEL NO. 1-3, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-3 have failed; and

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 169 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 2-1 AND 2-1T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 2-1 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 2-1T have failed; and

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 170 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 2-5 AND 2-5T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 2-5 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 2-5T have failed; and

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 171 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 2-6, 2-6T, 2-18, AND 2-18T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel Nos: 2-6 and 2-18 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel Nos: 2-6T and 2-18T have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by 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.

RESOLUTION NO. 172 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 2-8 AND 2-8T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 2-8 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 2-8T have failed; and

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 173 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 2-14 AND 2-14T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 2-14 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 2-14T have failed; and

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 174 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 2-20 AND 2-20T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 2-20 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 2-20T have failed; and

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

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

ORDINANCES:

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

ORDINANCE NO. 130 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 16, UNIT 6, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 16, Unit 6, located at 5904 Dianne Street, Yarbrough Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 171512-010-0016.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City will retain the entire drainage servitude with restrictions prohibiting construction of any temporary or permanent structure thereon. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or 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 application, 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 declared.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 131 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 50, UNIT 6, OF YARBROUGH SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 50, Unit 6, located at 5855 Diane Street, Yarbrough Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 171512-010-0050.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City will retain the entire drainage servitude with restrictions prohibiting construction of any temporary or permanent structure thereon.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 132 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 1, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Purchasing Agent be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the following surplus real property owned by the City of Shreveport:

Lot 1, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-1.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as as, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 2, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PAR SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 2, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-2.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or 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 application, 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 declared.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 134 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 3, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 3, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-3.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 135 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 4, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 4, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-4.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

are hereby declared.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 136 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 5, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 5, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-5.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 137 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 6, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 6, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-6.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 138 OF 1998AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 7, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Purchasing Agent be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the following surplus real property owned by the City of Shreveport:Lot 7, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-7.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 139 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 8, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 8, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-8.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 140 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 9, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 9, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-9.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 141 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 10, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 10, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-10.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 142 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 31, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 31, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-31.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 143 OF 1998AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 32, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 32, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-32.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 144 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 33, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 33, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-33.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 145 OF 1998AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 34, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 34, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-34.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 146 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 35, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 35, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-35.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 36, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 36, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-36.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 148 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 37, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 37, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-37.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 149 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 38, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 38, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-38.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 150 OF 1998AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 39, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 39, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-39.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 151 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOT 64, UNIT 10, OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the city of Shreveport has acquired certain real property; and

WHEREAS, the property listed herein is no longer needed for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, Section 26-292 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the sale of surplus property shall be by competitive bids after public notice.

Lot 64, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-45-64.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is offered on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the above described surplus property.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 165 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A 10 FOOT-WIDE DEDICATED UTILITY SERVITUDE IN AND ADJACENT TO LOT 20 OF THE SOUTHERN TRACE, PHASE IV, SECTION X-D, SUBDIVISION, AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR VARIOUS UTILITY SERVITUDES IN THE SOUTHERN TRACE, PHASE IV, SECTION X-F, SUBDIVISION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, there is an existing 10 foot-wide dedicated utility servitude lying within and along the west line of Lot 20 of the Southern Trace, Phase IX, Section X-D, Subdivision as filed and recorded in May of 1996 in Book 2300, Pages 146 and 147 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, today, the property owners/developers of the Southern Trace area of town plan to subdivide and resubdivide this Lot 20 and other various properties adjacent thereto into a new six lot subdivision entitled Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-F, create a new design and new unit; and

WHEREAS, a portion of the existing 10 foot-wide utility servitude in and along Lot 20 as described above needs to be closed and abandoned in order to accommodate the new six lot unit; and

WHEREAS, also, the property owners/developers wish to dedicate various utility servitude in the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-F, Subdivision; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the City Engineer and the Metropolitan Planning Commission have no objections to the closing of the utility servitude and to this new subdivision unit.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that a portion of the dedicated 10 foot-wide utility servitude lying within and along the west line of Lot 20 of the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-D, Subdivision is hereby closed and abandoned, and that the dedication for various 5, 10, and 15-foot wide utility servitudes in the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-F, Subdivision in the SW/4 of Section 29 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same are hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for the public use in the City of Shreveport, and all as shown and as indicated on copy of the subdivision plat attached hereto and made a part hereof.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance and its accompanying plat 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

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

RESOLUTION NO. 162 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION TO NAME THE LEDBETTER HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER "THE SISTER MARGARET MCCAFFREY COMMUNITY CENTER" AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: Councilman Stewart

WHEREAS, Sister Margaret McCaffrey established the Christian Service ministry in Shreveport in 1970 as an outreach program to help needy families pay their bills, to provide meals for the hungry, and to provide shelter for the homeless, and Sister Margaret continued to serve through this very successful ministry until her death in February 1998; and

WHEREAS, Sister Margaret gave unconditional love and unconditional support to the poor and the needy and those persons who suffered any injustice; and

WHEREAS, Sister Margaret was an avid supporter of the construction of a community center in Ledbetter Heights to provide recreational and social services for residents; and

WHEREAS, Sister Margaret enlisted the support of other community leaders to ensure the completion of the project after her death.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Ledbetter Heights Community Center, currently under construction, be named "The Sister Margaret McCaffrey Community Center" in memory of Sister Margaret McCaffrey.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at the completion of the building, a plaque will be permanently displayed at the center which depicts the life and ministry of Sister Margaret McCaffrey.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 163 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION APPROVING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SIDEWALK VENDORS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Division 3 of Article IX of Chapter 42 provides for the licensing and regulation of sidewalk vendors; and

WHEREAS, said Division provides the sidewalk vendor license committee shall establish written rules and regulations for the implementation of this article, subject to the approval of the City Council by resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the rules and regulations established by the sidewalk vendor license committee, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener 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. 164 of 1998: A

resolution closing to vehicular thru traffic a portion of Drexel Drive (an area between the 736 and 737 addresses) and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Green to postpone the resolution until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 179 OF 1998

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF TICKETMASTER-DIRECT, INC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981, Act 901, was enacted by the 1981 Louisiana State Legislature, Act 337 was enacted by the 1982 Legislature, Act 433 was enacted by the 1987 Legislature, and Act 1024 was enacted by the 1992 Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 239.03 Block Group 2 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees:

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its

jurisdiction

To REFUND all applicable local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the

construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 11th day of August 1998 that TICKETMASTER DIRECT, INC. and their SHREVEPORT PROJECT, State Application #980236, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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 Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio 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. 181 of 1998 by Councilman Cooper: A resolution changing the name of David Raines Road to Hersey D. Wilson Boulevard, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Burrell for passage.

Mr. Thompson: I think that he intended for that to be on Introduction. Councilman Green: That was on Introduction, David Raines. Ms. Lee: Oh, was it. Councilman Green: Yes. Mr. Thompson: There is some agencies that need to be contacted before the street is actually changed, the Post Office and 911 and some other agencies and the Administration will be asking them to do that before this is finally adopted. Councilman Green: We will rescind that vote and it will remain as Introduction.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 177 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a joint funding agreement in the amount of $45,000 between the City of Shreveport and the Geological Survey/United States Department of the Interior, for the second year of a limnological survey of Cross Lake and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 178 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of Shreveport and KPMG Peat Marwick for an external audit of the City of Shreveport for fiscal year January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 180 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Red River Rally Inc. to hold the Red River Rally Balloon Festival, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

Ordinance No. 166 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing and providing for an encroachment within the block bounded by Texas, Edwards, Travis, and Marshall Streets, and to otherwise providing with respect thereto

Ordinance No. 167 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to Flood Prevention and Protection, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 168 of 1998 by Councilman Cooper: An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding Section 2-250 to require the Police Department to report certain personnel findings and actions, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Cooper for introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinances to lay over until the August 25, 1998, meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

Ordinance No. 154 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending and reenacting the home occupation section to add regulations regarding hours of operation and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 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 Green to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 155 of 1998: An ordinance amending Article IX of Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to peddlers, solicitors, itinerant vendors and sidewalk vendors and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 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, for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment(s):

Amend the ordinance as follows:

Delete pages 1 through 8 and substitute in lieu thereof the attached pages 1 through 9 containing the footer "itvside%3.ord.wpt.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hightower 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 Green, 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.

Ordinance No. 158 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. for the transfer of a surplus house, not including the lot, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 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.

Ordinance No. 161 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 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 Spigener seconded by Councilman Hightower adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 162 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 Debt Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 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 Cooper seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 163 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 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 Hightower adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 164 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinance, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located east of Commerce Street, west of the centerline of Red River, 1998, established as halfway between high banks of the Red River between Caddo Street and I-20, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from unclassified to B-4, Central Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Burrell: I have a question, not in particular on this being moved, but I was in a meeting this morning with the EZEC zoning project that they were doing to try to bring in economic development into the area. And it was brought to my attention that over near, in Mr. Hightower's district, that there is some property over there that is not in the city limits. I thought we were trying to get all the properties on the west side of the Red River into the city limits other than that which is actually in Caddo Parish, that there will not be any properties on the west side of the Red River that will still be considered part of Bossier City, is that not proper? Councilman Green: I don't know Mr. Burrell, Mr. Jones will you come forward? Mr. Jones: I'm not sure which piece of property you are speaking of. I know there is no property on the west side of the river that's part of Bossier City, I know that.

Councilman Burrell: Because according to the NLCOG, the map that they drew, the city limits line over south of Stoner, there is a scope of woods that is over in that area---Mr. Jones: That's in Bossier Parish. Councilman Burrell: Its in Bossier Parish, but it is in the city limits of Shreveport. Would that be considered the city limits of Shreveport? Mr. Jones: It should be, I can check with our Engineering Department to be sure that line has been draw.

Councilman Burrell: They got a recent map and they show that it is not, supposedly not in the city limits of Shreveport and it was causing a problem for them in applying for this EZEC money designation. So, I wanted to make sure because I told them, I said, that we were getting ready to introduce an ordinance to clear up all of the city boundary problems that we had as far as the city of Shreveport. Mr. Jones: I know that all of the property in the downtown area that the engineers made us a aware of, we have annexed, you have effected that through a previous annexation. I have not been made aware of any property in that southern part, but I can get with the Engineering Department. If there is anything down there, we can take care of it but it would still be in---it would not be in another city, it may be in Bossier Parish. But even that, I would be very surprised about it if that's the case, but we will get with the Engineering Department, get with NLCOG and see what the situation is.

Councilman Burrell: Well, that is what I told them in that meeting morning, but--what's the lady that does the grant? Mayor Williams: Virginia Linco. Councilman Burrell: Virginia Linco, she brought up the issue. Mr. Jones: We can get that taken, if its a problem, we can get it taken care off; we'll work on it. Thank you for bringing to our attention.

Having passed first reading on July 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 Cooper seconded by Councilman Green adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinances as amended follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 155 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ITINERANT VENDORS AND SIDEWALK VENDORS 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 2. Article IX of Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances is renamed "PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ITINERANT VENDORS AND SIDEWALK VENDORS".

Section 3. Section 42-276 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting the following definition after the definition of "itinerant vendor":

Sidewalk vendor means any person, firm or corporation, including its agents and employees, which engages in the business in the city of selling or offering for sale any goods or merchandise or exhibiting the same for sale or for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof on the sidewalks of the city. It shall also include persons engaging in performing arts on the sidewalks of the city in return for money where staging or electrical amplification is used. It shall not include the placing and maintenance of unattended stands or sales devices for the sale, display or offering for sale of newspapers, magazines, periodicals and paperbound books.

Section 4. Section 42-278 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 42-278. Stopping in public places.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person engaging in the business in the city of selling or offering for sale any goods or merchandise or exhibiting the same for sale or for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof to stop on any alley, street, sidewalk or other public place of the city, except when he is actually engaged in making a sale.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this section shall not apply to a sidewalk vendor licensed in accordance with Division 3 of this Article.

Section 5. Division 2 of Article IX is renamed "ITINERANT VENDOR'S LICENSE".

Section 6. Division 3 of Article IX of Chapter 42 is hereby enacted to read as follows:

DIVISION 3. SIDEWALK VENDOR'S LICENSE

Sec. 42-300. Purpose.

(a) It is the intent of the Council in enacting this Ordinance:

(1) To serve and protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public;

(2) To establish a uniform set of rules and regulations that are fair and equitable;

(3) To develop a vending system that will enhance the overall appearance and environment along public streets and pedestrian ways in the B-4 district;

(4) To provide economic development opportunities to small entrepreneurs in the City; and

(5) To promote stable vendors who will enrich the City's ambiance and be assets to public security.

(b) The regulations contained in this Ordinance are not intended to prohibit or hamper speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, but merely to regulate specific activities that are commercial in nature.

Sec. 42-301. Required; exceptions.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any sidewalk vendor to sell, offer for sale, exhibit for sale or exhibit for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof, any goods or merchandise, including photographs and portraits, except in permitted areas in the central business district, zoned B-4, as defined in chapter 106. In said B-4 area, it shall be unlawful for any sidewalk vendor to undertake said activities without first obtaining a license to do so.

(b) A licensed sidewalk vendor shall not be required to obtain an itinerant vendor's license.

Sec. 42-302. Sidewalk Vendor License Committee

There shall be a sidewalk vendor license committee which shall consist of the executive director of the downtown development authority or his designee, the executive director of the metropolitan planning commission or his designee, the chief of police or his designee, the fire chief or his designee, the director of public works or his designee, and the chief building official or his designee.

Sec. 42-303. Requirements for license.

(a) A sidewalk vendor shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The goods or merchandise to be sold, offered for sale or exhibited shall be displayed on a wheeled movable cart complying with the regulations established in paragraph b) below.

(2) The goods or merchandise to be sold, offered for sale or exhibited shall be of a kind approved in accordance with the regulations established in paragraph b) below.

(3) Each sidewalk vendor shall obtain and maintain insurance in a form and amount established by the sidewalk vendor license committee in regulations as set forth in paragraph (b).

(4) Each sidewalk vendor shall execute a hold harmless agreement in a form established by sidewalk license committee in regulations as set forth in paragraph (b).

(b) The sidewalk vendor committee shall establish written rules and regulations for the implementation of this article. The committee shall file all such rules and regulations with the clerk of council, who shall forward a copy thereof to each council member. The rules and regulations shall go into effect 15 days after filing with the clerk unless a council member places the matter on the agenda of a regular or special city council meeting. If placed on the agenda, the city council shall thereafter approve or reject the rules and regulations. The rules and regulations shall include but not necessarily be limited to:

(1) Regulations for the size, color, material and design of the vendor's display area, which shall include a wheeled movable cart.

(2) Regulations for the kind of goods or merchandise which may be sold, offered for sale or exhibited.

(3) Regulations for the attire and conduct of vendors.

(4) Regulations establishing the locations which may be assigned to sidewalk vendors, and defining the premises of festivals and special events locations where licenses will not be issued.

(5) Regulations establishing the minimum amount of unobstructed pedestrian space which must be left at a sidewalk vendor's location.

(6) Regulations establishing the hours of operation which may be assigned to sidewalk vendors.

(7) Regulations for the form and amount of insurance, approved by the Risk Manager, to be obtained and maintained by sidewalk vendors.

(8) Regulations for the form of a hold harmless agreement, approved by the City Attorney, to be executed by sidewalk vendors.

Sec. 42-304. Application generally.

Application for a sidewalk vendor's license required by this article shall be made to the sidewalk vendor license committee. It shall be filed in the office of the downtown development authority (or such other place as designated by the committee in its rules and regulations) at least ten days prior to the date of any contemplated sale or exhibit to be held in the city. Such application shall be in the form of an affidavit stating the full name, address and telephone number of the sidewalk vendor, the location of its principal office and place of business, the names and addresses of its officers if it is a corporation, and the partnership name and the names and addresses of all partners if it is a partnership.

Sec. 42-305. Statements and instruments to accompany application.

Before any license required of a sidewalk vendor by this article shall be issued, the application therefor must be accompanied by:

(1) A statement and photograph showing the kind and character of the goods or merchandise to be sold, offered for sale or exhibited.

(2) A statement of the location and hours of operation the vendor requests.

(3) A certified copy of the charter if the sidewalk vendor is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the state.

(4) A certified copy of its permit to do business in the state if the sidewalk vendor is a corporation incorporated under the laws of some state other than Louisiana.

(5) A certificate showing the sidewalk vendor is registered with the Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission.

(6) A copy of the sidewalk vendor's occupational license or a certificate of exemption if exempt.

(7) A certificate of occupancy issued by the zoning administrator for the premises on which the business will be conducted.

(8) A certificate of insurance evidencing the insurance required in Section 42-303.

(9) A hold harmless agreement executed by the applicant in the form required in Section 42-303.

(10) A detailed description of the design of the cart to be used, or a photograph thereof.

Sec. 42-306. Separate license for each location.

A separate license shall be required for each location at which the sidewalk vendor operates. No sidewalk vendor shall be assigned more than two locations for a single cart. A vendor may apply for a change of location with no additional license fee not more than two times per year.

Sec. 42-307. Fees; duration.

For each sidewalk vendor's license issued hereunder, the applicant shall pay a fee in accordance with the following schedule and the license shall be effective for the stated period of time.

(1) 30 days--$20.00.

(2) 60 days--$40.00.

(3) 90 days--$60.00.

(4) 180 days--$75.00.

(5) One year --$100.00.

Sec. 42-308. Issuance.

If the applicant meets all requirements and has fully complied with all of the provisions of this chapter and the written rules and regulations for sidewalk vendors, including the payment of the fee provided for in section 42-307, the executive director of downtown development authority or his designee shall issue a sidewalk vendor's license. The executive director of downtown development authority may in his discretion refer an application to the sidewalk vendor license committee for approval. If the executive director disapproves an application, the applicant may appeal the disapproval to the sidewalk vendor license committee. Said license shall be considered to be a temporary privilege and not a property right and shall be subject to revocation as provided herein.

Sec. 42-309. Renewal.

A sidewalk vendor's license issued hereunder may be renewed for the same location without making a new application if all information thereon is still correct and the applicant is still in compliance with all requirements. The fee for the renewed license shall be in accordance with the schedule in section 42-307. There shall be no limit on the number of renewals, except as provided in Section 42-315, and except that the renewal may be refused if the vendor fails to comply with any provision of this chapter.

Sec. 42-310. Display.

The sidewalk vendor's license provided for by this article shall be prominently displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises where any sale or exhibit permitted by it is being conducted and shall remain so displayed for so long as any goods or merchandise is being so sold or exhibited.

Sec. 42-311. Not transferable.

A sidewalk vendor's license may be transferred to a new owner if the cart, merchandise, location and hours remain unchanged. The license holder shall notify the sidewalk permit committee in writing of such transfer and the transferee shall provide all information and documentation required by Section 42-305. The transfer shall be invalid if said information and documentation is not provided. The transfer shall be valid only for the remainder of the term of the license and shall not be renewable.

Sec. 42-312. Suspension or revocation.

(a) A sidewalk vendor's license may be suspended or revoked by the sidewalk vendor license committee if, at any time, the holder thereof fails to meet the requirements prescribed in this article, fails to comply with the regulations established pursuant to this article, or if he violates any provision of this chapter.

(b) Before any sidewalk vendor's license is suspended or revoked, the holder thereof shall be given notice of his right to a hearing before the sidewalk vendors license committee. Such notice shall inform the license holder of the reasons for which the committee proposes to suspend or revoke the license and shall inform the license holder that, unless a hearing is requested within ten days from the date the notice is sent, the committee will suspend or revoke the license. Such notice either shall be delivered personally to the license holder or shall be sent by registered mail to the license holder's last known address. In the event a hearing is not requested within ten days of the date such notice is sent, the committee may proceed forthwith to revoke or suspend the sidewalk vendor's license. If a hearing is requested by the license holder, the committee shall inform the license holder of the date of such hearing, which hearing shall be held within ten days of the date of receipt of the request for a hearing.

Sec. 42-313. Same--Appeal.

The applicant or holder of a sidewalk vendor's license who is aggrieved by a decision of the sidewalk vendors license committee in disapproving an application or suspending or revoking such license may, within ten days of the notification of the decision, appeal to the city council. The decision of the committee shall be affirmed, unless a majority of the city council, at a hearing on such appeal, votes to overrule or modify the decision.

Sec. 42-314. Regulations.

(1) No vendor shall operate in the following areas of public space and no location shall be assigned by the sidewalk vendor license committee in said areas:

a. Within 10 feet of any street intersection or pedestrian crosswalk.

b. Within 10 feet of any driveway, loading zone or bus stop.

c. In a location which will not leave a minimum of 5 feet of unobstructed pedestrian space, or such greater amount of space as required by the written rules and regulations for sidewalk vendors.

d. In any area within 10 feet of a building entrance or exit.

e. On the median strip of a divided roadway unless the strip is intended for use as a pedestrian mall or plaza.

f. Against display windows of a fixed location businesses when it is open for business.

g. Within 10 feet of any fire hydrant or fire escape.

h. Within 10 feet of any parking space or access ramp designated for persons with disabilities.

i. Within 25 feet of another licensed sidewalk vendor.

j. On the premises of a festival or special event as defined in the written rules and regulations, or on the grounds of Riverfront Park or Barnwell Center.

(2) A sidewalk vendor shall not operate except in the location designated on his license.

(3) A sidewalk vendor shall not sell, offer for sale, exhibit for sale or exhibit for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof, any goods or merchandise other than the kind designated on his license.

(4) A sidewalk vendor shall not operate except during the hours designated on his license and shall remove the cart and all property of the vendor from the sidewalk when not in operation.

(5) A sidewalk vendor shall operate at all times as specified in his license unless his absence is due to illness or other hardship. In the event he operates for less than fifteen days out of thirty days, or fails to operate during the hours specified in his license for five days, the sidewalk vendor license committee may revoke his license.

(6) Sidewalk vendors shall collect all trash or debris accumulating within 25 feet of the vendor's cart and deposited it in a trash container. Persons engaged in food vending shall affix to their cart a receptacle for litter that shall be maintained and emptied regularly and marked as being for litter.

(7) A sidewalk vendor shall keep the sidewalk under and around his display area clean and free from spills and other damage and shall clean or repair any damage to the sidewalk. If the vendor fails to do so, the city may do so at the vendor's expense. The vendor's failure to pay said expense shall be grounds for revocation of his license.

(8) No sidewalk vendor shall conduct his business in such a way as would restrict or interfere with the ingress or egress of the abutting property owner or tenant, create a nuisance, increase traffic congestion or delay, constitute a hazard to traffic, life or property, or obstruct adequate access to emergency and sanitation vehicles. Sidewalk vendors shall comply with the instructions of a law enforcement officer or fire department officer to move from a location in the interest of public safety.

Sec. 42-315. No vested rights in license.

The City of Shreveport has adopted this ordinance for the purposes stated above. It reserves the right to amend or repeal this ordinance at any time and no person shall have any vested rights to operate hereunder or to retain a license or have a license renewed. In the event the amendment or repeal of this Article results in a sidewalk vendor's license being valid for less than its full term, the property rata portion of the license fee for the invalid portion of the term shall be refunded.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the effective date of this ordinance shall be September 1, 1998.

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. 158 of 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHREVEPORT COMMUNITY RENEWAL, INC. FOR THE TRANSFER OF A SURPLUS HOUSE, NOT INCLUDING THE LOT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, La. R. S. 33:4712 authorizes a municipality to sell, lease for a term of up to ninety-nine years, exchange or otherwise dispose of property which is, in the opinion of the governing authority, not needed for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, Article 7, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution permits the donation of public property for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the needy; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. is a nonprofit, charitable organization functioning with its purpose to build and rebuild community within disadvantaged and deteriorating neighborhoods and to stabilize, strengthen, and revitalize those neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport owns a house located at 136 Atkins Ave. Which needs to be removed from the lot on which it currently rests and which is hereby declared to be surplus; and

WHEREAS, said house can be utilized by Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. for its purposes as stated above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. for the transfer of the house, not including the immovable property, located at 136 Atkins Ave., in accordance with the minimum terms and conditions contained herein.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that said agreement shall be subject to the following minimum terms and conditions:

The house shall be used for the organization's purposes of rebuilding the community within disadvantaged and deteriorating neighborhoods and stabilizing, strengthening, and revitalizing those neighborhoods.

Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. shall pay all costs of removing the house from its location on Atkins Ave. and moving it to an appropriate location in the City of Shreveport in compliance with all laws and ordinances including but not limited to the zoning ordinance, building codes, property standards and flood management ordinance.

The transferee and any successor or assigns shall maintain said property and any improvements thereon in good condition and repair.

The transfer shall be subject to such additional conditions as contained in the agreement.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that notice of this proposed ordinance shall be published three times in at least fifteen days, one week apart, in the official journal of the City of Shreveport, together with notice that the City Council proposes to take final action on this proposed ordinance at the meeting of the City Council on August 11, 1988, at 3:00 p.m.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 161 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 sess

ion 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 4,314,100

Interest Earnings 258,100

Fines and Forfeits 3,209,200

Intergovernmental 1,632,900

Miscellaneous 11,439,300

Interfund Transfer 1,341,000

Prior Year Fund Balance 8,630,600

TOTAL 134,951,300

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 2,146,300

Materials and Supplies 71,000

Contractual Services 233,400

Other Charges 21,100

Improvements and Equipment 59,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 600

Subtotal 2,532,200

Public Assembly And Recreation

Personal Services 6,529,900

Materials and Supplies 734,900

Contractual Services 1,909,700

Other Charges 179,500

Improvements and Equipment 574,900

Transfer to Fleet Services 368,700

Subtotal 10,297,600

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 8,404.800

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 735,600

Transfer to Riverfront 170,000

Transfer to Debt Service 531,100

Transfer to Fleet Services 51,900

Transfer to W & S 626,500

Transfer to Community Development 1,387,800

Subtotal 26,043,800

Police

Personal Services 25,005,000

Materials and Supplies 961,000

Contractual Services 741,400

Other Charges 70,400

Improvements and Equipment 67,500

Transfer to Police Grants 369,700

Transfer to Fleet Services 1,159,900

Subtotal 28,374,900

Fire

Personal Services 24,784,900

Materials and Supplies 712,900

Contractual Services 678,700

Other Charges 2,000

Improvements and Equipment 253,700

Subtotal 26,432,200

Public Works

Personal Services 10,180,500

Materials and Supplies 1,306,700

Contractual Services 8,704,100

Other Charges 1,000

Improvements and Equipment 10,317,200

Transfer to Fleet Services 2,047,800

Subtotal 32,557,300

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 20,000

Subtotal 678,700

GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS - TOTAL 134,951,300

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. 162 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 DEBT SERVICE 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. 133 of 1997 the 1998 Debt Service Budget, be further amended and reenacted as follows:

1. Estimated Receipts: The estimated receipts for the Debt Service Fund for the year 1998 are hereby established and adopted as follows:

Total Fund Balance 1/1/98 25,529,100

Ad Valorem Taxes (30.54 Mills) 23,691,700

Interest Earned on Fund Balance 366,400

Miscellaneous 100

TOTAL 49,587,300

2. Appropriations: All funds set forth in the following classes of expenditures are hereby appropriated out of the Debt Service Fund receipts for the year 1998 to pay interest on and retire bonds:

1998 Requirements -

Principal & Interest 28,581,500

Less: Amount paid by Water and

Sewerage Fund (474,100)

Less: Amount paid by Golf ( 22,600)

Interest and Expense 30,000

Total Expenditures 27,618,100

Total Other Financing Services:

Operating Transfers in:

General Fund 1,019,600

Riverfront Development 1,968,400

Total Other Financing Sources 2,988,000

Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/98 24,460,500

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3 and 4 of Ordinance No. 133 of 1997 are hereby enacted.

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. 163 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

WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 4.18 (a) 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, regular, and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 136 for 1997, the 1998 Budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund Budget as amended, be further amended and reenacted as follows:

1. Estimated Receipts - The estimated Police Grants Special Revenue Fund receipts for the year 1998 are hereby established as follows:

Revenue Receipts

Presidential Police Hiring Grant 500,400

Weed and Seed 370,600 DARE Grant 145,200

Asset Forfeiture 59,500

AFIS 302,600

NLEPA Youth Curfew, Holding... 11,000

Cops Ahead 251,200

Criminal Activity Patrol Grant 87,900

Tracking Violent Offenders 44,400

Local Law Enforcement Block Grant '96/97 24,600 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant '97/98 731,200

COPS More Grant 975,000

Reduction of Crack/Drug Houses 50,000

Advanced Community Policing 248,500

Domestic Violence Prevention 35,000

Transfer from General Fund 369,700

Fund Balance 371,100

TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,577,900

2. Appropriations - The funds set forth herein below are hereby appropriated out of the Police Grant Special Revenue Fund receipts for the year 1998:

Presidential Police Hiring Grant

Personal Services 699,400

Subtotal 699,400

Weed and Seed

Personal Services 212,800

Materials and Supplies 10,300

Contractual Services 145,500

Other Charges 2,000

Improvements and Equipment 0

Subtotal 370,600

DARE Grant

Personal Services 115,800

Materials & Supplies 1,300

Other Charges 28,100

Subtotal 145,200

Asset Forfeiture

Personal Services 53,300

Materials and Supplies 2,000

Improvements and Equipment 4,200

Subtotal 59,500

AFIS

Personal Services 302,600

Subtotal 302,600

NLEPA Youth Curfew, Holding

Contractual Services 59,200

Subtotal 59,200

COPS Ahead

Personal Services 325,200

Subtotal 325,200

Criminal Activity Patrol Grant

Personal Services 111,200

Subtotal 111,200

Tracking Violent Offenders

Personal Services 57,600

Improvements and Equipment 100

Subtotal 57,700

Local Law Enforcement Block Grant '96/97

Personal Services 22,200

Materials and Supplies 200

Improvements & Equipment 42,400

Subtotal 64,800

Local Law Enforcement Block Grant '97/98

Other Charges 286,700

Improvements and Equipment 444,500

Subtotal 731,200

COPS More Grant

Improvements & Equipment 1,300,000

Subtotal 1,300,000

Reduction of Crack/Drug Houses

Personal Services 67,800

Subtotal 67,800

Advanced Community Policing

Improvements & Equipment 248,500

Subtotal 248,500

Domestic Violence Prevention

Contractual Services 35,000

Subtotal 35,000

Total Appropriations 4,577,900

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Ordinance No. 136 of 1997 are hereby reenacted.

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. 164 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 EAST OF COMMERCE STREET, WEST OF THE CENTER LINE OF RED RIVER, 1998, ESTABLISHED AS HALFWAY BETWEEN HIGH BANKS OF THE RED RIVER BETWEEN CADDO STREET AND I-20, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO B-4, CENTRAL 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 property located east of Commerce Street, west of the centerline of Red River, 1998, established as halfway between high banks of the Red River between Caddo Street and I-20, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from unclassified to B-4, Central Business District:

A tract of land out of Section 30 (T18N, R13W), Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and a tract out of the Red River of 1839 adjacent thereto.

Commencing at the section corner common to Sections 31 and 32, T18N, R13W, and Sections 5 and 6 of T17N, R13W, run thence N038'59"W a distance of 3102 feet to a point on the Government Traverse Line for the banks of the Red River according to the official GLO field notes of 1839;

thence run N5815'47"W a distance of 2221.10 feet along the Government Traverse Line of 1839 to a point;

thence run N7317'22"W a distance of 756.43 feet to a point;

thence run N4754'14"W a distance of 690.76 feet to a point intersecting the center line of Red River as established as the center line of Red River as halfway between the bank of the Red River from official GLO field notes of 1839 locating the bank of the Red River, and the center line of Red River as established from aerial surveys completed in December, 1995, said point being the POB;

thence run N7032'21"W a distance of 220.04 feet;

thence run N7930'46"W a distance of 245.87 feet;

thence run N7320'30"W a distance of 431.45 feet;

thence run N7930'46"W a distance of 245.87 feet;

thence run N5333'12"W a distance of 267.67 feet;

thence run N4215'1"W a distance of 120.59 feet;

thence run N3811'42"W a distance of 352.61 feet;

thence run N2248'44"W a distance of 350.28 feet;

thence run N10'35"W a distance of 345.05 feet;

thence run N924'48"E a distance of 360.04 feet;

thence run N10'35"W a distance of 345.05 feet;

thence run N110'0"E a distance of 202.01 feet;

thence run S4028'45"E a distance of 989.37 feet;

thence run along a curve to the right having a chord bearing of S3533'48"E and a chord distance of 653.50 feet; a radius of 3800 feet and a delta angle of 951'56" a distance of 653.50 feet;

thence run S3036'50"E a distance of 1273.27 feet to the POB and containing 40.34 acres M/L.

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The following items remained tabled:

1. Ordinance No. 46 of 1995 by Mr. Stewart: To revise the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. (Tabled on 6-13-95)

2. Ordinance No. 90 of 1995: Amending Sec. 30-92 of the Code relative to fireworks. (F/Green) (Tabled on 2-27-96)

3. Ordinance No. 61 of 1996: Amending the Code by adding Div.5, Art. V, Chap. 26 relative to establishing a Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. (D/Serio) (Tabled on 7-9-96)

4. Resolution No. 94 of 1997: Renaming Airport Park the "Maurice 'Blimp' Monroe Park." (F/Green) (Tabled on 5-27-97)

NEW BUSINESS:

ABO Card appeals:

a. Sandra Lindsay.

Ms. Lindsay (1001 Delhi Street, Bossier City): The reason I'm here is because I'm trying to get my ABO card so I won't lose my job. Councilman Green: Sir, would you come forward and just give us a briefing as to what happened yesterday. Lieutenant Shoemake: The reason Ms. Lindsay was denied a card, is because she was convicted of distribution of cocaine, given 10 years of hard labor which was suspended, she was put on five years probation. That probation will not end until the year 2003 which means she will not be eligible for a card until 2008.

Motion by Councilman Serio to uphold the Police Department's decision, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

b. Chad McGaffey.

Mr. Chad McGaffey (1920 Alford Lane, Bossier City): I was denied my ABO card, was a convicted felon. I completed my parole August 3, 1998. I've got a pregnant wife and a two year old daughter at home. I'm going to school and I'm working at a restaurant where we serve alcoholic beverages. And between school hours and every thing, it is hard to get a job that pays that good of money to support my family while I'm going to school, that's the reason I need my ABO card. Lieutenant Shoemake: Mr. McGaffey was denied due to the fact that he been convicted of burglary in 1992 and was given three years hard labor and been placed on probation which ended in 1996. And again, has to be at least five years after a felony, so he won't be eligible until 2001. He was also charged with probation violation on that burglary and placed back on probation in 1995 which, according to my records, will expire 11-20-98 and then he will five years after that before he is eligible.

Councilman Spigener: His first parole ended in '96, is that correct? Lieutenant Shoemake: It was suppose to be ending in '96; however, in '95 he was arrested for possession of marijuana and at that time, they revoked his parole and give him additional three years which will expire in '98. Councilman Spigener: So, he has one more year of parole. Lieutenant Shoemake: Really, at this time he has got three more months of parole, it will expire in November of this year and then the ordinance says it has to be five years after his parole ends before we can give him a card.

Mr. McGaffey: That's incorrect, my parole date was August 3. I just completed my parole, I'm just waiting on my papers in the mail and Parole Officer is H. B. Shaver if you want to call or whatever. Councilman Spigener: Are you presently employed? Mr. McGaffey: Yes, I work at Posados on Bert Kouns).

Councilman Spigener: I move that we issue him a card except for the designation of this employer where he is working at this time. Somebody say that much more efficiently and gracefully than I can at this time, but limited to that one location if we could do that.

Motion by Councilman Spigener to issue him a card limited to the one location, seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

c. Keary M. Thomas (not present).

Councilman Stewart: What's the recommendation? Lieutenant Shoemake: Mr. Thomas was denied due to the fact that he was convicted if possession of Schedule I narcotics and drug paraphernalia. We would recommend, since this is not his only charge---he's been charged on at least three different occasions for drug charges, we ask that he be denied.

Motion by Councilman Stewart to deny the ABO card, seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

d. Margaret M. Shockley.

Ms. Margaret Shockley (119 Barlow Street): I was denied an ABO card. I was not aware of anything. They said I had falsified the information. (Inaudible) it was back in '81 or '82, my ex-husband and I were having problems. He was living with another woman and it was just a domestic thing. I was not fingerprinted or mugshot or anything like this. I was told that this would be off my record. This has been like 17 years ago. I've had an ABO card for 7 years. I have not done anything to abuse it or anything like that, and I put in for a renewal and I get this letter. I've had an ABO card in Bossier and in Shreveport and this has never come up before.

Councilman Burrell: So move Mr. Chairman. Mr. Thompson: What is the motion? Councilman Burrell: That she receives her ABO card. Councilman Green: Your motion is to approve. Before that, we want to hear from the Police Department. Councilman Cooper: At least.

Lieutenant Shoemake: Ms. Shockley is correct. The only reason she was denied is because she stated on her application that she had never been arrested and she was arrested in 1982 for simple criminal damage to property and that is the only arrest that she has ever had. Councilman Burrell: That's the reason, Mr. Chairman.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to grant the ABO card, seconded by Councilman Green. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

e. Stanley R. Hebert.

Mr. Hebert (426 Stoner): I completed my probation. I had two arrest for (inaudible). I was 17 (inaudible) on my record. It dropped off when I was 18. On my application I listed it on there, so when it came back they denied me.

Lieutenant Shoemake: As Mr. Hebert says, he was denied due to the fact that he indicated on his application that he had never been arrested and he was arrested in 1995 for misdemeanor theft and again in 1995 for remaining on forbidden premises and those were his only two arrests, also. Councilman Serio: What probationary time there? Lieutenant Shoemake: No probationary time on either one of those.

Councilman Cooper: I would like to make a motion that he maintain the card due to those little small incidences.

Motion by Councilman Cooper to grant the ABO card, seconded by Councilman Burrell. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ms. Lee: We had an applicant to come yesterday afternoon. I need to ask Lieutenant Shoemake, did you get any information on her? Lieutenant Shoemake: Yes. Ms. Lee: It would be Martha Kady.

f. Martha Kady.

Ms. Kady (3730 Milton): I'm here today because I was denied an ABO card because I stated false information on my application. From my understanding that the question was: Have you ever been convicted or do you have a felony? My charges are a misdemeanor, so I think that it pertained to me. Lieutenant Shoemake: Ms. Kady was also denied due to the fact on the application which says: Have you ever been arrested for any offense other than traffic violations. She indicated, no she has not and she was arrested in 1996 in Shreveport for simple theft, and that is her charge that she had ever had on her.

Motion by Councilman Green to grant the ABO card, seconded by Councilman Burrell. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

BAC-69-98, BILLIE L. KHAN -DAIQUIRI PARADISE, 226 W. 70^TH St., variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District, package liquor store operating to 2 a.m.

Councilman Hightower: I move that we overturn the decision of the ZBA and allow this business to stay open to 2:00 a.m. which will make it compatible with competitive business west and all up down the street.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, to overturn the decision of the ZBA, seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Hightower: I would like to add one thing to that, I also received a petition by the neighborhood in support of that particular legislation.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT. None.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, on motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Hightower, that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilmen Stewart. 1.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned by 4:03 p.m.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council