On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio (arrived at 3:08), Spigener, Shyne and Burrell (arrived at 3:05). 7. Absent: None.
Approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of December 7, 1998 and the Regular Meeting of December 8, 1998. Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Serio and Burrell. 2.
Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: Yesterday, we'd talked to the Council about Y2K and I've asked Liz to put together, she's been working on this since 2 days after we came into office trying to get us ready computer-wise for the Y2K computer bug and she wants to bring everybody up to date on what's she's been doing and what's she's accomplished and where we are headed from here. Ms. Swaine: As all of you know there are often more than two sides to every issue, and the same is true with Y2K. There are those who tell us that the sky is going to fall, January 1, 2000 and there are those who say that on January 1, 2000 everything will be as it always is and there will be no change. The city is taking the position that we want to be prepared for any eventuality while continuing to be the calm clear voice of reason to those who ask us. What is Y2K? Well, Y2K is simply Year 2K (thousand). And what it means is when clocks inside the computers and embedded chips, read January 1st they may flip back to 1900 instead of 2000, that is a problem in the programming and that could inhibit their ability to perform the necessary functions. Now, yesterday I spoke at length to Councilwoman Spigener and Councilman Burrell in the Audit and Finance Committee about the city's preparations. And I don't want to take that much of your time today, but I do want to give you a brief overview on what the city is doing since that is very important to all of us.
I gave all of you, yesterday, this white notebook. It has included in it the status of every single city department. The books goes in depth. I would encourage you as you have time over the Christmas holiday to take a look at it. But in a nutshell, I can tell you that all departments within the city are well aware of the potential problem of Y2K. We are aggressively dealing with these problems. We are especially aggressive in the departments that people depend on the most, the essential services: the water, the sewer, the police, the fire. This books does provide you information on inventory, assessment and testing, all very crucial parts of Y2K. Now, in addition to our internal preparations within the city, we are actively working with Bossier City. We are actively working with other entities through the Office of Emergency Preparedness including the National Guard, we are working with Barksdale Air Force Base. We will support each other. Also included in this notebook for you to look at, the city request to all of our vendors for the status of their Y2K compliance and information from BellSouth, SWEPCO, and Arkla Gas. Now over the next few months, the city is likely going to be approached by people asking for money to come in and do assessments and consulting and perform various Y2K functions. And that is going to happen to city councils all over the country. In fact though, the city always has that. We are paying someone to do that job. This is information, a little light reading, if you'd like to take it and look at it. This has already been complied by Chuck Mazzotti and the Office of Emergency Preparedness and their job is to plan for emergencies, and that is what they do 24-hours a day, 7-days a week and they are very good at their jobs. They provide for a lot of different types of emergencies. They are not working to reinvent the wheel. They already have the wheel, they are just polishing up the spokes up a little bit on this and we are going to continue to work very closely with them; so, that is the information I have. Again I've got the booklet, I will continue to up date you on our progress. I'm going to be giving monthly updates to Audit and Finance and we'll be happy to give up dates to you as well.
Councilman Burrell: This is something that we've been dealing with now for some time, even during the prior Administration because it is a very, very serious matter. And I would like to commend this Administration about jumping on this problem because we saw ourselves working toward the Year 2000 and some of our departments were not quite on line, as a matter of fact, some of them hadn't even started working on it. And this is something that we had put forth, I know at least six months ago, as part of the Audit and Finance group in which we have a responsibility to this Council and also to the citizens of Shreveport to make sure that these functions are taken care of. And since Ms. Swaine has been on line here, she has pulled together this report and also from our DP Department, I know that they were well on their way to getting this project completed. Ms. Liz Washington working with Finance, she's done a great job there, but we still had some departments out there, that still were not quite on line with this. And hopefully with this now, with the report that she is giving, we will monitor this activity on a month-to-month basis. Rad has been given the instructions to make sure that we maintain some knowledge of what is going on at all times in the completion of this project and hopefully by the Year 2000 we'll all be on line not only within the city, but also those functions that work along with us; so, we are sure that we should be pretty well completed by the Year 2000.
Mayor Hightower: One other thing I'd like to mention today, and I think most Council Members are aware that certainly the City wants to offer condolences to Mike Strong. The Public Works Director's mother passed away this past weekend in Longview, Texas and Mike is back with us today. Mike, we are glad to have you back, certainly our sympathy. Councilman Stewart: Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Public Hearings: None.
Confirmations and/or Appointments: A. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Burrell for confirmation of the following persons: (1) Kenneth R. Antee, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer; (2) Larry Ferdinand, Director of Community Development; (3) Ramon Lafitte, City Attorney; (4) Gary Norman, Director of SPAR; and (5) Mike Strong, Director of Public Works. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
B. Board Appointments: Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne for confirmation to the Sci-port Board of Directors: Johnie Wise and Henry Price (appointments from the City Council). Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Burrell to suspend the Rules of Procedure to add Boards and Commission appointments to the agenda (Boards and Commission Appointments dated December 22, 1998 is on file in the Clerk Office) and to add legislation to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Councilman Shyne: They are going to have to lay over, so to save time, you just want to submit it. I think everybody has a copy.
Councilman Shyne: I would like to make an observation to the Mayor, at this point. I believe at the last Council meeting we passed a resolution giving you the authority to name a commission to handle the Martin Luther Jr. Day activities and the activities during the month of February. I would appreciate it---Attorney Huckaby, what was that term that the federal courts used to use during integration---what was that, with all due? Councilman Huckaby: You don't want that term, Mr. Shyne, that was, with all deliberate speed, I don't believe you want that. Well leave out, with all due but if you would kind of speed it up and name a commission because I think the month of February is right around the corner. Mayor Hightower: Are you talking about the Martin Luther King celebration or the Black History Month? Councilman Shyne: Well, both, I think the resolution stated that the commission would deal with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration and with the Black History Month and I believe Ms. Joann Akpan is in the process of working out the activities and we would hope that that committee or commission would work along with her for the Martin Luther King Jr. Mayor Hightower: Mr. Shyne, as Chairman of the newly appointed commission, I'm sure you will. If anybody has some suggestions as to the members of the committee, if you would submit them, we certainly get them back to you and get that commission rolling. Councilman Shyne: We'll try to get it to you, probably, by Wednesday of next week.
Motion to add the names for Board and Commission appointments to the agenda approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Spigener to add to the agenda Resolution No. 263 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart and Ordinance No. 247 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Shyne to the agenda. Councilman Stewart: For your information members of the Council, Mr. Hightower and I discussed this issue, this has to do with an agreement that has been reached through the Metropolitan Planning Commission for an expansion at Centenary that you've heard discussed before. This is necessary in order to have the appropriate amount of extended time to accept the Metropolitan Planning Commission's information and legislation in order to enact the agreement that they voted favorable. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Mr. Antee: In regards to adding to the agenda, the Administration has one item that we would
request that the rules be extended to as well concerning a resolution authorizing the employment
of special legal counsel. An incident arose to where the attorneys handling a suit withdrew
approximately a week prior to the trial date and additional counsel was hired and we need a
resolution authorizing that and the trial began Tuesday, a week ago today. Motion by
Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to add the resolution to the agenda
(Resolution No. 262 of 1998). Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Councilman
Serio: Out of curiosity, which case is that? Mr. Antee: That was Patterson vs. City of
Shreveport.
The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell for Adoption of the Resolutions
and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 248 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS
WITH THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE
OF GRANT FUNDS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has authorized the City of Shreveport to apply for grant funds for 1998/1999 LUMVTCR TRAINING PROGRAM for the City of Shreveport Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the award, if approved this will fund the overtime to provide training to officers in the use of the new State of Louisiana Uniform Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Report. The grant will pay a total of $1,000. The grant does not require any matching funds of either in-kind or cash from the City of Shreveport; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it does hereby authorize the execution by Keith Hightower, Mayor, those grant documents necessary to apply for funding established within the 1998/1999 LUMVTCR TRAINING PROGRAM administered by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
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 provision of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby declared repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 257 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NORTH STAR CONTRACTING INCORPORATED
LOCATED AT 4041 RATCLIFF ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE SEWER SYSTEM OF THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, North Star Contracting Inc., has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that North Star Contracting Inc., be authorized to connect the building located at 4041 Ratcliff Rd. to the sewer system of the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or
applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 258 of 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BARRY WAYNE KIMBLE LOCATED AT 7802
WOOLWORTH ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF
SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Barry Wayne Kimble has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Barry Wayne Kimble be authorized to connect the building located at 7802 Woolworth Road to the water system of the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 259 of 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING M.C. MANASCO LOCATED AT 7186 SHIRLEY
FRANCIS ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY
OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, M.C. Manasco has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that M.C. Manasco be authorized to connect the building located at 7186 Shirley Francis Road to the water and sewer system of the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 260 of 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING M.C. MANASCO LOCATED AT 7192 SHIRLEY
FRANCIS ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY
OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, M.C. Manasco has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that M.C. Manasco be authorized to connect the building located at 7192 Shirley Francis Road to the water and sewer system of the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 229 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANY TIME ZONE ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 500 AND 600 BLOCKS OF MONTGOMERY STREET AND TO
OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN HUCKABY
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle
any time of the day or night on the north side of the 500 and 600 blocks of Montgomery Street.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 230 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A YIELD INTERSECTION AT THE
INTERSECTION OF CAPISTRANO DRIVE AND AQUILLA DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN SERIO
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and
regular session convened that the intersection of Capistrano Drive and Aquilla Drive is hereby
created and established a yield intersection, Capistrano Drive shall yield to Aquilla Drive.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 231 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANY TIME ZONE ON
THE EAST SIDE OF THE 7600 BLOCK AND THE 7700 BLOCK OF CORNELIOUS LANE
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN SERIO
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle any time of the day or night on the east side of the 7600 block and the 7700 block of Cornelious
Lane.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 232 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 192 OF 1978 PERTAINING TO A
TOURIST PARKING ONLY ZONE ON CROCKETT STREET AND TO RE-CREATE AND
ESTABLISH A TOURIST ONLY PARKING ZONE WITH A TIME LIMIT OF 30 MINUTES
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN HUCKABY
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Ordinance No. 192 of 1978 pertaining to a tourist parking only zone on Crockett is hereby repealed, and to re-create and establish a tourist only parking zone with a time limit of 30 minutes, on the north side of Crockett Street beginning 34 feet east of the east curbline of Spring Street and extending east along the north curbline of Crockett Street for a distance of 108 feet.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 233 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
THE 2600 BLOCK OF MERWIN STREET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle
between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday on the north side of the 2600 block of Merwin Street.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 234 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL A PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 172 OF 1976
PERTAINING TO PROHIBITING PARKING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND
5:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, ON EITHER SIDE OF WOODROW STREET IN
THE 1400 AND 1500 BLOCKS AND TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANY
TIME ZONE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE 1400 AND 1500 BLOCKS OF WOODROW
STREET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that a portion of Ordinance No. 172 of 1976 prohibiting parking between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on either side of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of Woodrow Street is hereby repealed, and that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle any time of the day or night on either side of the 1400 or the 1500 block of Woodrow Street.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 235 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A YIELD INTERSECTION AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ALAMEDA DRIVE AND HERMOSA DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and
regular session convened that the intersection of Alameda Drive and Hermosa Drive is hereby created and established a yield intersection, Alameda Drive shall yield for Hermosa Drive.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 236 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANY TIME ZONE ON
EITHER SIDE OF THE 1000 BLOCK OF MIDWAY STREET AND TO OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN STEWART
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle
any time of the day or night on either side of the 1000 block of Midway Street.
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.
The Regular Agenda legislation:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
RESOLUTION NO. 243 OF 1998
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CADDO PARISH AND TO
OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish executed an Intergovernmental Solid Waste Agreement in January 1997; and
WHEREAS, both parties now wish to amend this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened that the Mayor be and he is authorized to execute the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement with Caddo Parish, said amendment to be substantially the same as the copy which was provided to the Clerk of the City Council on November 24, 1998, with the original copy of this resolution.
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 ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener,
Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 250 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT, TO PROVIDE
TRANSIT SERVICE FOR THEIR CLIENTS ON EXISTING ROUTES, AND OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and the Department of Social Services office of Family Support, entered into a contract for services on July 1, 1988, relative to providing transit service for O.F.S. clients on existing routes; and
WHEREAS, both parties now desire to amend Item 14 of the contractual agreement, effective January 1, 1999, to increase the maximum contract amount of $615,000.00 (FY 98/99 $215,000.00; FY 99/00 $200,000.00; FY 00/01 $200,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to execute an amendment to the contractual agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection in the office of the clerk of Council on December 12, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne
and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 251 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CONVENTION AND
TOURIST BUREAU BUDGET FOR 1999, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau derives tax revenues from the Hotel Occupancy Tax levied by the City of Shreveport pursuant to Ordinance No. 180 of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is required by said ordinance and by Act 19 of 1970 to submit annually to the governing authority of the City of Shreveport a budget for its operations during the ensuing year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau budget for 1999, a copy of which was filed with the Clerk of Council on December 8, 1998, be and the same is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Commission is authorized to adjust individual line items of the budget herein approved during 1999 as the need arises, but that any adjustment that results in an increase in the total budgeted expenses shall require the approval of the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener,
Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 253 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER
10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION,
SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT CERTAIN SPECIAL
EVENTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to promote the Sanford Independence Bowl football game scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the existing ordinances governing the possession, consumption, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages on the fairgrounds property where the Independence Bowl is located and on the date that the football game is to occur, may need to be studied and revised, and the City Council desires to suspend certain provisions thereof temporarily.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due,
legal and regular session convened that the following ordinance provisions are suspended on
Thursday, December 31, 1998, under the following conditions only:
1. The provision of this resolution shall be applicable on December 31, 1998, only, and only to the premises of the Louisiana State Fairgrounds owned by the City of Shreveport.
2. The provisions of Section 10-141, 10-142, 10-177, 10-179, 10-185, 10-186, 10-187 and 10-188 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport are suspended to the limited extent
necessary to permit the serving, possession, sale, and consumption of beverages of low alcoholic
content and high alcoholic content on the premises of the fairgrounds on December 31, 1998,
under the following circumstances:
A. For any individual, partnership, corporation or association wishing to hold a private or promotional party on the Fairgrounds for which no money, cover charge, dues, fees or other emolument for any alcoholic beverages is charged, or otherwise collected, whether directly or indirectly, from guests or attendees, no alcoholic beverage retail permit shall be required.
B. For any individual, partnership, corporation or association wishing to hold a private or promotional party on the premises of the Fairgrounds, where any money, cover charge, dues, fees or other emolument for any alcoholic beverage is charged or otherwise collected at the party, either directly or indirectly from guests, attendees, or others, then a special permit must be obtained from the Chief of Police or his designees under the provisions of this resolution. In order to obtain the special permit, the applicant must provide satisfactory evidence to the Chief of Police or his designee, that:
1. The permit applicant has a written agreement with the State Fair of Louisiana, Inc., which includes a site plan or written statement showing the area in which the alcoholic beverages will be sold, served or consumed. Said area shall consist of property the dealer has permission to use which must be evidenced by a written agreement between the State Fair of Louisiana, Inc., and the permit applicant.
2. Any alcoholic beverages to be sold or dispensed shall be brought to the premises by the applicant or his designee and served by members, employees or agents of the applicant or sponsor of the party. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that any individual dispensing or selling alcohol possesses the necessary ABO card.
3. All charges for alcoholic beverages must be clearly posted at the entrance to the party area.
4. The applicant must possess all qualifications for applicants for alcoholic beverage permits as stipulated in Section 10-44 of the Code of Ordinances.
C. If the Chief of Police is satisfied that the requirements of this section and the requirements of Section 10-44 are met, he shall issue an alcoholic beverage permit in accordance with Section 10-188 of the Code of Ordinances which shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises of the applicant. Any permit issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to revocation or suspension for any grounds that a dealer's basic alcoholic beverage permit may be revoked or suspended and also if the applicant should fail to continue operating in accordance with this section. If said application is made later than three full working days prior to the day of the event, the Chief of Police or his designee may issue the permit unless there is not sufficient time in which to determine whether all conditions herein are met.
D. Any permit issued pursuant to the authority of this resolution shall be valid on Thursday, December 31, 1998, only.
E. The permittee shall be responsible for obtaining any additional alcoholic beverage retail permit necessary from the State of Louisiana.
F. The fee for any permit issued pursuant to the authority of this resolution shall be $25.00 which
shall be paid in cash to the City prior to the issuance of the permit.
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 affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener,
Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 254 OF 1998
RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF GRAPHIC
SCIENCES, INCORPORATED 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.
3. 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 22rd day of December 1998 that GRAPHIC SCIENCES, INCORPORATED and their project SERVICE CENTER BLEND FACILITY, State Application # 980502, 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 Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne
and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 255 OF 1998
RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF DEVINEY
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 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 104 Block Group 9 , 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 22nd day of December 1998 that DEVINEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. and their project DEVINEY SHREVEPORT, State Application # 980473, 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 Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener,
Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 256 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON IFB #98-179 FOR DEMOLITION OF
FIFTY-NINE SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, six bids were received as a result of solicitations for Demolition of fifty-nine Substandard Structures, IFB-#98-179; and
WHEREAS, the City has rejected the bids due to the fact that bids received were in excess of the projected budget estimate of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development will rebid at a later date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the bids received on IFB #98-179 be rejected.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby declared repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell for
passage.
Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, I would impose a request upon the Administration. Instead of maybe bidding all of these substandard structures together as one package, lets look at the possibility of maybe breaking it down into maybe four or five structures at time. And what this would do would be to give small contractors, especially minority contractors and small white contractors who are not able to maybe get up the kind of bonding that they would need in order to demolish 59 structures. What we would be doing would be kind of helping the middle man, I consider myself as being, one of the little people and I think it would be good for the city. Would you take a look at that? Mayor Hightower: We'll do that, Mr. Shyne.
Councilman Burrell: Would we still have to reject the bids in order for it to go back to the
Administration? Councilman Shyne: Right.
Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio,
Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 263 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY CLOSING TO VEHICULAR THRU
TRAFFIC A PORTION OF WOODLAWN AVENUE AND EAST WASHINGTON STREET
UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1999, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the temporary closing to vehicular thru traffic of the portion of Woodlawn Avenue running between East Wilkinson and East Columbia Streets and the portion of East Washington Street running between Woodlawn Avenue and Oak Street is hereby extended until January 31, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to maintain and continue the structures and all other measures necessary to prevent and deny the passage of vehicular traffic thru the two City street portions as described above until January 31, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of the resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby declared severable and repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener,
Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 261 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with the city of Mante, Mexico and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Resolution No. 262 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal
counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 244 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by continuing the zoning classification of property
located on the north side of Mt. Zion Road, 1,300 feet west of Linwood, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, as I-1-E, Light Industry/Extended Use District limited to "a Type III Landfill
limited to construction debris and wood waste products" only, and to otherwise provide with
respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 245 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 10-142 (a), Sale
Near School, Churches, etc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 246 of 1998: An ordinance enacting Section 10-188.1 of the Code of
Ordinances relative to the possession, consumption sale and distribution of alcoholic
beverages at certain special events, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 247 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance closing and
abandoning a portion of Woodlawn Avenue and East Washington Street and to otherwise
provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for
Introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinances to lay over until the January 12, 1999 meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio,
Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
Ordinance No. 210 of 1998: An ordinance to repeal Section 10-143, relative to sale for
consumption prohibited at places where gasoline or motor fuel is sold, and to otherwise
provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on October 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio,
seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the January 12, 1999 meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio,
Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
2. Ordinance No. 227 of 1998 by Councilman Huckaby: A ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to contract record keeping and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on November 24, 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
Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne to postpone the ordinance until the January 12, 1999
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart,
Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 238 of 1998: An ordinance levying various taxes totaling twenty one and
nine one hundredths (21 and 09/100ths) Mills per dollar on property subject to ad
valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the Year 1999 in the amounts and for
the purposes described herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 8, 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 Shyne adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 239 of 1998: An ordinance levying a tax of thirty and fifty- four one
hundredths (30 and 54/100ths) Mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem
taxation within the City of Shreveport for the Year 1999 for the purpose of paying
principal and interest on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City of
Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 8, 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
Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 240 of 1998: An ordinance levying a tax of seven and ninety-nine one
hundredths (7 and 99/100ths) Mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem
taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of
Shreveport as defined by Act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the purposes as set forth
herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 8, 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
Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 241 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 10-187(d), Sale
and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks Prohibited - Exceptions, and to
otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 8, 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
Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 242 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 10-188(b), Same
- Fairgrounds Property, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 8, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion
ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 243 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 10-141(e), Sales
Location to Conform to Zoning Ordinance; Exemptions, and to otherwise provide with
respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 8, 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
Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 247 of 1998: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection
with the replacement of impellers at the Darien Lift Station and ratifying the expenditure
of approximately $13,000.00 and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion
ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Serio, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
The adopted Ordinances follow:
ORDINANCE NO. 238 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING VARIOUS TAXES TOTALING TWENTY ONE AND NINE
ONE HUNDREDTHS (21 AND 09/100THS) MILLS PER DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR
THE YEAR 1999 IN THE AMOUNTS AND FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN,
AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due and legal session convened, that:
An ad valorem tax of Twelve and Thirty-Two One Hundredths (12 and 32/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999; for the purpose of general operating expenses of the general fund.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Zero One Hundredths (1 and 00/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999; for the purpose of operating and supplying recreational facilities and appurtenances and maintaining the same, title to which shall be in the public, in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Seventy-Six One Hundredths (1 and 76/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999; for the purpose of providing revenues sufficient to enable the City of Shreveport to provide a three-platoon system in the Police Department, now in effect in the City of Shreveport in accordance with Act 323 of the Legislature of Louisiana for the year 1936.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Thirty-Three One Hundredths (1 and 33/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999; for the purpose of improving, repairing, and maintaining the streets of the City of Shreveport, title to which shall be in the public, in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Thirty-Three One Hundredths (1 and 33/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999; for the purpose of continuing the salary and wage schedule of City employees, in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Thirty-Three One Hundredths (1 and 33/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999; for the purpose of police and fire personnel and allowance for uniforms and equipment for said departments in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of Two and Two One Hundredths (2 and 02/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation with the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999; for the purpose of providing funds for the City's portion of pensions, employee life insurance and hospitalization plan for City employees in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be full authority to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish to extend said taxes on the assessment rolls of the City of Shreveport for the year 1999.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Director of Finance, Ex Officio Tax collector of the City of Shreveport, be and she is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to cause said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, to be spread upon the tax roll of the city of Shreveport for the year 1999, to collect said ad valorem taxes for and on behalf of said City, according to law, and to place the same to the credit of the funds described hereinabove as authorized by law. The taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council shall provide a certified copy of this ordinance to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish immediately after its final passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance and the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 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/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 239 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX OF THIRTY AND FIFTY-FOUR ONE HUNDREDTHS
(30 AND 54/100THS) MILLS PER DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD
VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE YEAR 1999 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE OUTSTANDING
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE
PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that:
An ad valorem tax of Thirty and Fifty-four One Hundredths (30 and 54/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1999, for the purpose of paying the principal and interest on the outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Shreveport, and creating a reasonable reserve for the payment of such principal and interest as the same respectively become due and payable, and this shall be full authority to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish to extend said tax on the assessment rolls of the City of Shreveport for the year 1999.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Director of Finance, Ex Officio Tax Collector of the City of Shreveport, be and she is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to cause said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, to be spread upon the tax roll of the City of Shreveport for the year 1999 to collect said ad valorem taxes for and on behalf of said City, according to law, and to place the same to the credit of the funds described hereinabove as authorized by law. The taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council shall provide a certified copy of this ordinance to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish immediately after its final passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance and the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 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/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 240 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX OF SEVEN AND NINETY-NINE ONE HUNDREDTHS
(7 AND 99/100THS) MILLS PER DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD
VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AS DEFINED BY ACT 554 OF 1978, AS
AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSES AS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND OTHERWISE
PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that:
An ad valorem tax of Seven and Ninety-nine One Hundredths (7 and 99/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District, as defined by Act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the year 1999, and to be expended by the Downtown Development Authority for administration, operational expenses, capital improvements, project expenses or the retirement of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, all in accordance with the results of a special election held April 29, 1995 and this shall be full authority to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish to extend said tax on the assessment rolls of the City of Shreveport for the year 1999.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Director of Finance, Ex Officio Tax Collector of the City of Shreveport, be and she is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to cause said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, to be spread upon the tax roll of the City of Shreveport for the year 1999, to collect said ad valorem taxes for and on behalf of said City, according to law, and to place the same to the credit of the funds described hereinabove as provided for and authorized by the special election held on April 29, 1995. The taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council shall provide a certified copy of this ordinance to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish immediately after its final passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance and 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/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 241 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 10-187(d), SALE AND
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY PARKS PROHIBITED -
EXCEPTIONS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular
session convened that Section 10-187(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is
hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
Section 10-187(d) - Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks
Prohibited
The dispensing and consumption of alcoholic beverages of high and low alcoholic content shall
be permitted on the premises of the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum during any promotional party
officially sponsored by the Independence Bowl provided that such dispensing and consumption
be limited to areas designated for such. It shall be unlawful to carry such beverages in any place
other than the areas designated for such consumption.
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 affect 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/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 242 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 10-188(b), SAME -
FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular
session convened that Section 10-188(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is
hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
Section 10-188(b) - Same - Fairgrounds Property
Any retail dealer operating under the official sponsorship of the Independence Bowl +-shall be
permitted to sell and serve alcoholic beverages of high alcoholic and low alcoholic content at any
party or event officially sponsored by the Independence Bowl in Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
commencing at 10:00 a.m. on the date of the Independence Bowl and continuing through 2:00
a.m. of the following date.
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 affect 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/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 243 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 10-141(e), SALES LOCATION
TO CONFORM TO ZONING ORDINANCE; EXEMPTIONS, AND TO OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular
session convened that Section 10-141(e) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is
hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
Section 10-141(e) - Sales Location to Conform to Zoning Ordinance; Exemptions
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any event or party in Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
officially sponsored by the Independence Bowl during the hours as set forth in Section 10-188(b)
of this chapter.
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 affect 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/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 247 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
REPLACEMENT OF IMPELLERS AT THE DARIEN LIFT STATION AND RATIFYING
THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $13,000.00 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the concrete pipe (incoming line) at the Darien Lift Station collapsed; and
WHEREAS, the failure of this incoming line allowed dirt to enter the pumps, causing extreme wear on the impellers; and
WHEREAS, the impellers had to be replaced to assure public health and safety and prevent an environmental hazard; and
WHEREAS, failure to replace these impellers could have caused sewage to run into homes and streets, which would have posed an immediate threat to public health and safety, creating an emergency situation; and
WHEREAS, it was essential to correct this problem as quickly as possible to eliminate this emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the emergency action of the Department of Water and Sewerage to replace the impellers is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of $13,000.00 for this purpose is hereby authorized.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that monies for this emergency repair shall come from the operating budget of the Department of Water and Sewerage.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a public emergency is hereby declared and notice of such public emergency shall, within ten days thereof, be published in the official journal of the City of Shreveport proposing or declaring such public emergency in accordance with Section 38:2212(D) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
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 repealed.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, do we have anyone here who represents the Fairgrounds? Mayor
Hightower: No, Mr. Shyne, but if you've got a question we'll relay it to them and I'll get back to
you, if not we can have someone here two weeks from now. Councilman Shyne: In the
meantime, what I'd wish you do is check to see how much authority we have with the Fairground
in regulating or having any input in what's going on. I've noticed over the last 6 or 7 months, it
seems like we've had a lot of fences put up and to me it has taken away from the aesthetic value
and the aesthetic look of that property, and I was just wondering if there is a master plan that we
could probably take a look at. Its in my district and I'm concerned about that green we've carved
through in there, see if we can't improve the appearance of it. Mayor Hightower: We'll either get
you an answer or have someone from the Fair here at the next Council meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS remained tabled:
1. Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St.
between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center.
(C/Carmody) (Tabled on 11-10-98 and Postponed on November 24, 1998)
Resolution No. 245 of 1998: Proving for the issuance and sale of General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 1999, of the City, State of LA, and providing for other matters
in connection therewith. (Tabled on Dec. 8)
NEW BUSINESS: None.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES: Councilman Shyne: I'm
hoping that in the near future that, I believe we have maybe three new Council members and you
lost three Council members that served on previous boards and committees. I know in te near
future you will be in the process of getting together with the Council to fill those vacant spots?
Councilman Stewart: That letter should go out of my office tomorrow. Councilman Shyne:
Appreciate it.
CLERK'S REPORT: Appeal Letter: BAC-131-98: ORELL PROPERTIES LLC, 9370 Mansfield
Rd., Special Exception use and variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District; lounge
operating to 2 a.m. (E/Spigener) (not to be considered prior to Jan. 12)
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, on motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned at
4:20 p.m.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council