Motion by Councilman Hightower to suspend the Rules to add a resolution to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Burrell and Serio. 2.
Mr. Schlueter: We need to formally call, since its the appointed time for the receipt of bids. We have four bids for the $25 million, City of Shreveport General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998. Mr. Chairman, It would be in order to call for any other bids from anyone in the audience, if not to close the bid reception. Chairman Green: Are there any other bids in the audience (no other bidders). The Council considered Resolution No. 32 of 1998 (see in numerical order of Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage.)
Bid Opening. I won't give you the individual interest rates, I simple give the next interest rate as calculated by the bidder and then when we finish all four bids, we will check the bids and the calculation and report back to you for final action on the bids. (1) Merrill Lynch, accompanied by the good faith check - Net Interest Rate as calculated by the bidder: 4.8917%; (2) Scharff and Jones, Division of Morgan Keegan heading up a syndicate of a number of managers and joint managers, joint manager is Stevens, Inc., accompanied by a good faith check - Net Interest Rate: 4.754025%; (3) Dain Rauscher, Inc. and Associates, accompanied by a good faith check - Net Interest Rate: 4.812901%; and (4) Syndicate headed by J. C. Bradford and Co. as Manager, accompanied by a good faith check - Net Interest Rate: 4.7657%.
We are going to need to check the compliance with the bidding specifications and also the mathematical calculations and report back to you and normally that is done by us, as Bond Counsel, with the Finance Director and also the Internal Auditor. Chairman Green: Thank you Mr. Schlueter; would you be kind enough to do that and report back to the Council.
(Clerk's Note: Mr. Schlueter gave the following report near the end of the meeting.) Mr. Schlueter: This concerns the bid reception on the $25 million of General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Thompson is handing out a bid summary tabulation results from the four bidders. Finance Director and ourselves have checked all the bids. They are mathematically accurate and all comply with the bidding specifications. You will see from the hand-out that you are receiving, the individual interest rate for each maturity and at the bottom, is a number labeled "NIC", that's net interest cost. And you will see the lower bidder is that submitted by Scharff Morgan Keegan at the 4.75% interest rate. We might just note for the minutes of the meeting that the two national bond rating agencies, Moody's and Standards and Poor's reaffirmed the high ratings of the city, A-1 and A+, the highest given to any city in the state. Additionally, the four major bond insurance companies qualify the issue for insurance at bidder's options. In other words, the bidders when they submitted their bid, could elect to purchase the insurance and pay for it themselves, not city funds. They low bidder did elect to do that and selected one of the insurance companies, FGIC, that had the lowest premium. Accordingly, this issue will have a AAA bond rating.
As you can see, all four bids are well under five percent (5%), we haven't seen that before. Probably the lowest bid the city has received, at least in the last 25 years and we strongly urge you to accept it; its an excellent bid. You have two items on your agenda, Items 19 and 20 under the Regular Agenda and I believe, Ms. Glass has amendment for each one to substitute pages to insert the details of the winning bid, namely, Shcarff, Morgan Keegan and the interest rates that they have specified. And those two resolutions will be final adoption, having been previously introduced. (The Council considered Resolutions Nos. 19 and 20 of 1998 [see in numerical order of Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage.])
Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper for approval of the minutes of the Administrative Conference of January 26, 1998 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 27, 1998. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Burrell and Serio. 2.
Motion by Councilman Stewart to suspend the Rules to legislation to the agenda,
seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Burrell and Serio. 2.
Mr. Collins: We would like to add (1) An ordinance authorizing the City of Shreveport to exchange certain properties with the Hamel's Family Partnership on Dixie Meadow Road as described herein order to realign Dixie Meadow Road in the interest of public welfare. Mr. Collins: That is the realignment of that exit over on East 70th Street. Councilman Hightower: I want to add one, it is (2) A resolution authorizing the waiver of the building fee for Expo Hall for the March of Dimes. Councilman Stewart: I would like to add (3) A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire rental fee for Convention Hall for the Medical Society Auxiliary by and (4) A resolution temporarily suspending certain provisions of Chapter 10 of the Code concerning Mardi Gras Parades. Councilman Cooper: I would like to have the resolution of (5) Mr. Stacy Lister's application for an ABO card be placed back on the agenda to work at a specific location only and also that, future wise, that the Police Department, Mr. Thompson, Ms. Glass would get together and see if we can't also add a resolution that people who work in specific places providing that their employer doesn't have any problem with them working there, that they have a ABO card to work in that specific location only. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Hightower to add the matters to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. None.
The Chairman noted a public hearing was not scheduled and the Council addressed Confirmations and/or Appointments. Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart to confirm to the (1) Architectural & Engineering Selection Committee (reappointment): Mr. Arthur L. Walker. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1. Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Burrell to confirm to the (2) Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board: Mr. James C. Gardner, Jr. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Burrell to Introduce the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent
Agenda to lay over until the February 24, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Hightower.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 29 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation from the
Willis Knighton Fitness and Health Center of cardiovascular exercise equipment to the
Shreveport Fire Department.
2. Resolution No. 30 of 1998 by Councilman Burrell: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the
entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall to allow the NAACP to hold its Freedom Fund
banquet and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
3. Resolution No. 31 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the waiver of building rental fees for use
of the Convention Hall by the Sports Foundation for the Induction Ceremonies for the Sports
Museum of Champions and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 17 of 1998: An ordinance to create and establish a stop intersection at the
intersection of Japonica Lane and Japonica Circle and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance No. 18 of 1998: An ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 214 of 1994 pertaining to
parking restrictions for the 700 block of Stephenson Street and to create and establish a no
parking zone between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday on both sides
of the 700 block of Stephenson Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Burrell to Adopt the Ordinance on the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio.
1.
RESOLUTIONS: None.
ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 7 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance creating and
establishing a no through truck route on Fairfield Avenue between Pierremont Road and Olive
Street and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Motion by Councilman Stewart to reconsider the Ordinance on the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio.
1.
Motion by Councilman Stewart to postpone the Ordinance on the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio.
1.
Councilman Stewart: With the pleasure of the Council, I would like after the fact to explain the
position here. First of all, to thank ya'll for the reconsideration and the delay. (2) To thank Mr.
Kirkland and members of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for review of this ordinance.
At the next meeting, I will ask for passage of this ordinance in an amended form with an
explanation. As it sits, while it appears to address the issue of trucks being placed, on a daily
basis, through residential areas, Mr. Kirkland and his staff have pointed out to me that what we
need to do is actually create two zones in order to avoid the through traffic allegation and this
applies to all of the parts of our community where we attempt to limit that. With the permission
of the Council, I will amend it and at the next meeting give you a full explanation prior to it.
The Council consider the Regular Agenda legislation:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 89 of 1997 by Councilman Stewart:
A resolution suspending the effects of Section 58-26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to noise
and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper to
postpone the resolution until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote:
Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Serio. 1.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 19 of 1998: A accepting the best
bid submitted for the purchase of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) of General
Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener
for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:
Delete pages 1 through 2 and substitute in lieu thereof, the attached pages 1 through 2 and all
attachments.
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for adoption of the
amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of the resolution
as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 19 Of 1998
Offered by Councilman Stewart and seconded by Councilman Cooper:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BEST BID SUBMITTED FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($25,000,000) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 1998, OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of a Notice of Bond Sale dated December 22, 1997,
published in the manner required by law, and pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 235 of
1997 adopted by the Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"), on
December 22, 1997, sealed bids were solicited for the purchase of Twenty-Five Million Dollars
($25,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, of the Issuer (the "Bonds"), on
February 10, 1997, and
WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received for the purchase of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, this Council has found and determined and does hereby find and determine that the bid submitted by a syndicate jointly managed by Scharff & Jones, division of Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. and Stephens, Inc., of New Orleans, Louisiana (the "Purchaser"), is the best bid received for the Bonds, and such bid complies with all terms and conditions prescribed by the Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement; and
WHEREAS, this Council desires to accept said bid and to take such action as may be necessary to accomplish the delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said City, that:
SECTION 1. The bid of the Purchaser for the purchase of the Bonds, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby accepted and the Bonds are hereby awarded in compliance with the terms of the bid.
SECTION 2. The good faith check in the amount of $250,000 accompanying said bid is hereby accepted in accordance with and subject to the Notice of Bond Sale.
SECTION 3. When the Bonds have been properly prepared, the Mayor, Clerk of Council and/or Director of Finance are hereby authorized to deliver the Bonds to the Purchaser upon the payment of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) plus accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of delivery of the Bonds.
SECTION 4. This Council hereby finds that due diligence has been exercised in preparing the
Bonds for sale and in preparing the Official Statement pertaining to the Bonds, and in view of
that fact, the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the
successful bidder, as set forth herein, at the time of closing, a certificate which shall be
substantially in the form of the certificate annexed hereto as Exhibit B.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 20 1998: A resolution authorizing
the incurring of debt and issuance of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) of General
Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, prescribing the
form, terms and conditions of the said Bonds, designating the date, denomination and place of
payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing
for other matters in connection therewith.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener
for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:
Delete pages 1 through 19 and substitute in lieu thereof, the attached pages 1 through 19 and all
attachments.
Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of the amendment.
Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the resolution
as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO.20 of 1998
Offered by Councilman Burrell and seconded by Councilman Spigener:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE OF
TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($25,000,000) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 1998, OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING
THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID BONDS; DESIGNATING THE DATE,
DENOMINATION AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT THEREOF IN PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said City, that:
SECTION
"Agreement" means the agreement to be entered into between the Issuer and the Paying Agent
pursuant to this Resolution.
"Bond" means any Bonds of the Issuer authorized to be issued by this Resolution, whether
initially delivered or issued in exchange for, upon transfer of, or in lieu of any Bond previously
issued.
"Bond Register" means the records kept by the Paying Agent at its principal corporate office in
which registration of the Bonds and transfers of the Bonds shall be made as provided herein.
"Bonds" means the Issuer's General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, authorized by this
Resolution, in the total aggregate principal amount of Twenty-Five Million Dollars
($25,000,000).
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Executive Officers" means, collectively, the Mayor, the Director of Finance and the Clerk of
Council of the Issuer.
"Governing Authority" means the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana.
"Government Securities" means direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and
interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, which are
non-callable prior to their maturity, may be United States Treasury obligations such as the State
and Local Government Series and may be in book-entry form.
"Interest Payment Date" means February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing August 1,
1998.
"Issuer" means the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana.
"Outstanding" when used with respect to Bonds means, as of the date of determination, all
Bonds theretofore issued and delivered under this Resolution, except:
1. Bonds theretofore canceled by the Paying Agent or delivered to the Paying Agent for cancellation;
2. Bonds for which payment or redemption sufficient funds have been theretofore deposited in
trust for the owners of such Bonds, provided that if such Bonds are to be redeemed, irrevocable
notice of such redemption has been duly given or provided for pursuant to this Resolution or
waived;
3. Bonds in exchange for or in lieu of which other Bonds have been registered and delivered
pursuant to this Resolution;
4. Bonds alleged to have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen which have been paid as
provided in this Resolution or by law; and
5. Bonds for the payment of the principal (or redemption price, if any) of and interest on which
money or Government Securities or both are held in trust with the effect specified in this
Resolution.
"Owner" or "Owners" when used with respect to any Bond means the Person in whose name
such Bond is registered in the Bond Register.
"Paying Agent" means Deposit Guaranty National Bank, in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana,
until a successor Paying Agent shall have been appointed pursuant to the applicable provisions of
this Resolution and thereafter "Paying Agent" shall mean such successor Paying Agent.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock
company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political
subdivision thereof.
"Purchaser" means Scharff & Jones, division of Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., of New
Orleans, Louisiana, representing the original purchasers of the Bonds.
"Record Date" for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date means the 15th calendar
day of the month next preceding such Interest Payment Date.
"Resolution" means this resolution authorizing the issuance of the Bonds, as it may be
supplemented and amended.
SECTION
Year Principal Interest Rate Year Principal Interest Rate
(February 1) Maturing Per Annum (February 1) Maturing Per Annum
1999 $ 705,000 8.00% 2009 $1,225,000 4.50%
2000 745,000 8.00 2010 1,290,000 4.50
2001 785,000 8.00 2011 1,365,000 4.50
2002 830,000 8.00 2012 1,440,000 4.50
2003 880,000 8.00 2013 1,525,000 4.50
2004 930,000 8.00 2014 1,610,000 4.50
2005 980,000 7.40 2015 1,700,000 4.50
2006 1,035,000 4.30 2016 1,795,000 4.50
2007 1,095,000 4.35 2017 1,900,000 4.50
2008 1,160,000 4.40 2018 2,005,000 4.50
The principal of the Bonds, upon maturity or redemption, shall be payable at the principal corporate office of the Paying Agent, upon presentation and surrender thereof, and interest on the Bonds shall be payable by check of the Paying Agent mailed by the Paying Agent to the Owner (determined as of the close of business on the Record Date) at the address shown on the Bond Register. Each Bond delivered under this Resolution upon transfer of, in exchange for or in lieu of any other Bond shall carry all the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Bond, and each such Bond shall bear interest (as herein set forth) so neither gain nor loss in interest shall result from such transfer, exchange or substitution.
No Bond shall be entitled to any right or benefit under this Resolution, or be valid or obligatory for any purpose, unless there appears on such Bond a certificate of registration, substantially in the form provided in this Resolution, executed by the Paying Agent by manual signature.
SECTION
In the event a Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed. Any Bond which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at the principal corporate office of the Paying Agent and there shall be delivered to the Owner of such Bond a new Bond or Bonds of the same maturity and of any authorized denomination or denominations as requested by such Owner in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Bond so surrendered. Official notice of such call of any of the Bonds for redemption shall be given by means of first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date addressed to the Owner of each Bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the Bond Register.
SECTION
SECTION
(FORM OF FACE OF BOND)
No. R-_____ Principal Amount $_________
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CADDO
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, SERIES 1998
OF THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA
Maturity Interest Bond CUSIP
Date Rate Date
February 1, ____ ______% February 1, 1998 __________
The City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"), promises to pay to:
___________________________________________
or registered assigns, on the Maturity Date set forth above, the Principal Amount set forth above,
together with interest thereon from the Bond Date set forth above or the most recent interest
payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, payable on August 1, 1998,
and semiannually thereafter on February 1 and August 1 of each year (each an "Interest Payment
Date"), at the Interest Rate per annum set forth above until said Principal Amount is paid, unless
this Bond shall have been previously called for redemption and payment shall have been made or
duly provided for. The principal of this Bond, upon maturity or redemption, is payable in lawful
money of the United States of America at the principal corporate trust office of Deposit Guaranty
National Bank, in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, or successor thereto (the "Paying Agent"),
upon presentation and surrender hereof. Interest on this Bond is payable by check mailed by the
Paying Agent to the registered owner (determined as of the close of business on the 15th calendar
day of the month next preceding the Interest Payment Date) at the address as shown on the
registration books of the Paying Agent.
REFERENCE IS MADE TO THE FURTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS BOND SET FORTH ON
THE REVERSE HEREOF WHICH SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES HAVE THE SAME
EFFECT AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
This Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any security
or benefit under the Resolution (herein defined) until the certificate of registration hereon shall
have been signed by the Paying Agent.
It is certified that this Bond is authorized by and is issued in conformity with the requirements of
the Constitution and statutes of this State. It is further certified, recited and declared that all acts,
conditions and things required to exist, to happen and to be performed precedent to and in the
issuance of this Bond and the issue of which it forms a part to constitute the same legal, binding
and valid obligations of the Issuer have existed, have happened and have been performed in due
time, form and manner as required by law, and that the indebtedness of the Issuer, including this
Bond and the issue of which it forms a part, does not exceed the limitations prescribed by the
Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, acting
as the governing authority thereof, has caused this Bond to be executed in the name of the Issuer
by the facsimile signatures of its Mayor, Clerk of Council and Director of Finance and a
facsimile of its corporate seal to be imprinted hereon.
CITY OF SHREVEPORT,
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Clerk of Council Mayor
Director of Finance
(SEAL)
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(FORM OF REVERSE OF BOND)
This bond is one of an authorized issue aggregating in principal the sum of Twenty-Five Million
Dollars ($25,000,000) (the "Bonds"), all of like tenor and effect except as to number,
denomination, interest rate and maturity, said Bonds having been issued by the Issuer pursuant to
Resolution No. 20 of 1998 adopted by its governing authority on February 10, 1998 (the "Resolution"), for various public safety, parks and recreation, streets, Sportran, riverfront park extension
and/or drainage projects, as set forth in Proposition Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, respectively,
approved at the hereinafter described election, title to which shall be in the public, under the
authority conferred by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of
1974, Sub-Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as
amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and were authorized at an election held
on April 20, 1996, the results of which election have been duly promulgated in accordance with
law.
The Bonds maturing on February 1, 2009 and thereafter, are callable for redemption at the option
of the Issuer in full at any time on or after February 1, 2008, or in part in the inverse order of their
maturities, and if less than a full maturity then by lot within such maturity, on any Interest
Payment Date on or after February 1, 2008, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest
from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for.
In the event any Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such
Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed. Official notice of such call of any of
the Bonds for redemption shall be given by means of first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice
deposited in the United States mail not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date
addressed to the registered owner of each Bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the
registration books of the Paying Agent.
The Issuer shall cause to be kept at the principal corporate office of the Paying Agent a register
(the "Bond Register") in which registration of the Bonds and of transfers of the Bonds shall be
made as provided in the Resolution. This Bond may be transferred, registered and assigned only
on the Bond Register, and such registration shall be at the expense of the Issuer. This Bond may
be assigned by the execution of the assignment form hereon or by other instrument of transfer
and assignment acceptable to the Paying Agent. A new Bond or Bonds will be delivered by the
Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new registered owner) in exchange for this transferred and
assigned Bond after receipt of this Bond to be transferred in proper form. Such new Bond or
Bonds shall be in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof within a single
maturity. Neither the Issuer nor the Paying Agent shall be required to issue, register, transfer or
exchange any Bond during a period beginning (i) at the opening of business on the 15th calendar
day of the month next preceding an Interest Payment Date and ending at the close of business on
the Interest Payment Date or (ii) with respect to Bonds to be redeemed, at the opening of business
fifteen (15) days before the date of the mailing of a notice of redemption of such Bonds and
ending on the date of such redemption.
This Bond and the issue of which it forms a part constitute general obligations of the Issuer, and
the full faith and credit of the Issuer is pledged for the payment of this Bond and the issue of
which it forms a part. The Bonds are secured by a special tax to be imposed and collected
annually in excess of all other taxes on all the property subject to taxation within the territorial
limits of the Issuer, under the Constitution and laws of Louisiana, sufficient in amount to pay the
principal of this Bond and the issue of which it forms a part and the interest thereon as they
severally mature.
This Bond and the issue of which it forms a part have been duly registered with the Secretary of
State of Louisiana as provided by law.
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(FORM OF SECRETARY OF STATE ENDORSEMENT -
TO BE PRINTED ON ALL BONDS)
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
BATON ROUGE
This Bond secured by a tax. Registered on this, the _____ day of ___________, 1998.
Secretary of State
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(FORM OF PAYING AGENT'S CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION)
This Bond is one of the Bonds referred to in the within-mentioned Resolution.
Deposit Guaranty National Bank
Shreveport, Louisiana
as Paying Agent
Date of Registration: By:
Authorized Officer
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(FORM OF ASSIGNMENT)
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto _______________________________________________________________________________
| Please Insert Social Security
or other Identifying Number of Assignee |
the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints ________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ attorney or agent to transfer the within
Bond on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated: ___________ _______________________________________________
NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon
the face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change
whatever.
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(FORM OF LEGAL OPINION CERTIFICATE -
TO BE PRINTED ON ALL BONDS)
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, do hereby
certify that the following is a true copy of the complete legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P.,
the original of which was manually executed, dated and issued as of the date of payment for and
delivery of the original Bonds of the issue described therein and was delivered to Scharff &
Jones, division of Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., of New Orleans, Louisiana, representing the
original purchasers thereof:
(Bond Printer Shall Insert Legal Opinion)
I further certify that an executed copy of the above legal opinion is on file in my office, and that
an executed copy thereof has been furnished to the Paying Agent for this Bond.
(Facsimile)
Clerk of Council
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All moneys deposited with the regularly designated fiscal agent bank or banks of the Issuer or the Paying Agent under the terms of this Resolution shall constitute sacred funds for the benefit of the Owners of the Bonds, and shall be secured by said fiduciaries at all times to the full extent thereof in the manner required by law for the securing of deposits of public funds.
All or any part of the moneys in the Sinking Fund shall, at the written request of the Issuer, be invested in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana, in which event all income derived from such investments shall be added only to the Sinking Fund.
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No material modification or amendment of this Resolution, or of any resolution amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto, may be made without the consent in writing of the Owners of two-thirds (2/3) of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then outstanding; provided, however, that no modification or amendment shall permit a change in the maturity or redemption provisions of the Bonds, or a reduction in the rate of interest thereon, or in the amount of the principal obligation thereof, or affecting the obligation of the Issuer to pay the principal of and the interest on the Bonds as the same shall come due from the taxes pledged and dedicated to the payment thereof by this Resolution, or reduce the percentage of the Owners required to consent to any material modification or amendment of this Resolution, without the consent of all of the Owners of the Bonds.
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"It is certified that this Bond is authorized by and is issued in conformity with the requirements
of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana."
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Bonds or interest installments for the payment or redemption of which money shall have been set aside and shall be held in trust (through deposit by the Issuer of funds for such payment or redemption or otherwise) at the maturity or redemption date thereof shall be deemed to have been paid within the meaning and with the effect expressed above in this Section. Bonds shall be deemed to have been paid, prior to their maturity, within the meaning and with the effect expressed above in this Section if there shall have been deposited in trust either money in an amount which shall be sufficient, or Government Securities the principal of and the interest on which when due will provide money which, together with the money, if any, deposited in trust at the same time, shall be sufficient to pay when due the principal of, premium, if any, and interest to become due on such Bonds on and prior to the stated maturity or (if notice of the call for redemption has been duly given or waived or if irrevocable arrangements therefor have been made) redemption date thereof. Neither Government Securities nor money deposited in trust pursuant to this Section, nor principal or interest payments on any such Government Securities, shall be withdrawn or used for any such purpose other than, and shall be held in trust for, the payment of the principal (and redemption price) of and interest on such Bonds. Any cash received from such principal of and interest on such investment securities deposited in trust, if not needed for such purpose, shall, to the extent practicable, be reinvested in Government Securities (which may be non-interest bearing) maturing at times and in amounts sufficient to pay when due the principal, premium, if any, and interest on such Bonds on and prior to the maturity thereof, and interest earned from such reinvestments shall be paid over to the Issuer as received by the depository, free and clear of any trust, lien, or pledge. Any payment for Government Securities purchased for the purpose of reinvestment as aforesaid shall be made only against delivery of such Government Securities.
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The Executive Officers are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to take any and all action and to execute and deliver any instrument, document or certificate necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Section.
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Councilman Hightower: Grant, I just wanted to ask you a question. Going with the Morgan Keegan group, do we know who the administrators of the fund will be? Mr. Schlueter: As far as the lead underwriter or the lead purchaser of the syndicate? Councilman Hightower: Well, no. They will actually purchase bonds. Mr. Schlueter: Correct, they will purchase the bonds at the stipulated interest rate. Councilman Hightower: Then who does the administering of that? Does that come straight out of Morgan Keegan's office or do they hire an administrator? Mr. Schlueter: Yeah, they are the senior manager. They have a syndicate of a number of firms, so it is a joint bid by all of those firms and they get allotments from the senior manager and then they distribute to the retail purchasers.
After the ratings are assigned by each of the rating agencies, we do get the final report from those two agencies. Ms. Washington and I have seen those reports and we are going to distribute them to you if you don't have copies already. I urge you to read them, very complimentary again about the financial operations of the City and I think it speaks very well for what's happening here.
Councilman Green: And along with that, Mr. Schlueter, we'd just like to thank you for leading the team when we went to negotiate. I'd like to thank the Mayor and Mr. Collins and Liz and Mr. Thompson, along with myself, I think that we represented the City very well and we really got what we went for. Mr. Schlueter: Absolutely. Councilman Green: Again, thank you very much.
Mayor Williams: Grant, it is good to see you. Thanks for the good work that---I would just like to
express my appreciation to the Council for your wholehearted endorsement of this sale of the
bonds for this year and those projects will be started as quickly as possible so that there is no
delay. So, I just appreciate the Council's full support of this year's projects; thank you.
Councilman Green: I think I missed one name, mentioning, I think I forgot about your name, but
thank you all.
RESOLUTION NO. 21 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1998 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PROGRAM OF WORK, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, in accordance with Act 554 of 1978 of the Louisiana Legislature, it is necessary that a formal Program of Work for the Downtown Development Authority be adopted by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the stated Program of Work as attached has been carefully prepared, approved and recommended to the City Council by the Downtown Development Authority during a legally conducted public meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, due, regular and legal session convened that it hereby approves the 1998 Downtown Development Authority Program of Work.
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 Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green
and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 32 OF 1998
Offered by Councilman Hightower and seconded by Councilman Spigener:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE OPENING OF THE SEALED BIDS RECEIVED
FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($25,000,000) OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1998, OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT,
STATE OF LOUISIANA, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL NOTICE OF BOND SALE AND
OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SIGN COPIES THEREOF AS EVIDENCE OF
THE APPROVAL THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"), that:
SECTION 1. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to open the sealed bids received for the purchase of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998 (the "Bonds"), of the Issuer, authorized at a special election held on April 20, 1996, and duly advertised for sale by virtue of a resolution adopted on December 22, 1997.
SECTION 2. The official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement prepared in connection
with the sale of the Bonds, and the information contained therein, are hereby approved by this
Governing Authority, and the Mayor and the Director of Finance of the Issuer are hereby
authorized, empowered and directed to sign copies thereof as evidence of the approval of the
Issuer Insert Resolution on Bid Opening for the bonds.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, and
Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Serio and Burrell. 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 33 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER
10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT MARDI GRAS PARADES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
By: Councilman Stewart
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to encourage the development of entertainment and tourism opportunities in the city; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of Mardi Gras in the Shreveport - Bossier area involves Louisiana culture and tradition and promotes such entertainment and tourism; and
WHEREAS, the existing ordinances governing the consumption of alcoholic beverages at Mardi Gras parades need to be studied and may need to be revised, and the City Council desires to suspend certain provisions thereof temporarily.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due,
legal and regular session convened that the following ordinance provisions are suspended under
the following conditions only:
1. Sections 10-185 and 10-187 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended to the limited extent
necessary to permit the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages on the public right of
way and in city parks when said right of way or park is adjacent to the route of a Mardi Gras
parade for which the City of Shreveport has approved the closing of the street.
2. Section 10-141 of the Code of Ordinances is suspended to the limited extent necessary to
permit the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages on private property (when
permitted by the property owner) when said property is adjacent to the route of a Mardi Gras
parade for which the City of Shreveport has approved the closing of the street.
3. This suspension shall be effective in February 1998 from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on the
date of each Mardi Gras parade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper for
passage.
Mayor Williams: Is this to add? Mr. Thompson: I believe this is to suspend certain provisions of the Code and this would take affect if this adopted now, is that right Ms. Glass? Ms. Glass: That's correct.
Chairman Green: No, sir this was to add that particular--I mean, to suspend the rules of a particular Code. Mayor Williams: Is it to late to ask a question? Chairman Green: We've started voting, but you can go on with the question.
Mayor Williams: Has the Police Department seen this, is my question? Councilman Stewart: To my knowledge, I'll respond to the Mayor, the Police Department has not seen this. I've had a discussion with Mr. Jones about the issue, attendant to the various Mardi Gras Parades that are coming before us to ask for some information from Ms. Glass because of the concerns of citizens wanting to make certain that they do not violate city rules, ordinances and laws. With the request of the Chairman, Mr. Jones, I think can explain what we are attempting to achieve here.
Mr. Jones: I think what the issue has been, there has been since the Mari Gras parades have started, there has been activities on-going that there have technically been violations of the alcohol beverage ordinances, particular pertaining to consumption of alcohol beverages in city parks and public rights-of-way. And so simply, what we are attempting to do is suspend the effects of that to allow that which has already been going on, for instance an example is East Kings Highway, what's commonly known as the "Duck Pond"; a lot of people congregate there during the Mari Gras parades. So, what we are attempting to do is simply remove any matters for which someone could be arrested since it has been allowed all these years and we are trying to simply legitimize it at this point then ultimately we intend to work with Mr. Stewart to provide a permanent provision in the Code along those lines.
Councilman Stewart: Asking for Mr. Jones's explanation here, a critical point is not just the clarification, but also placing a time limit so that people are required once the parade has passed to cease these operations or the consumption, which is not legal anyway. Mr. Jones: Correct.
Mayor Williams: That would be fine, Councilman. I would just ask that if it is something that is
going to be, perhaps brought back to the Council to come in consideration, that they work with
the Police Department in their legislation so that the Police have their input in the enforcement
side. Councilman Green: Yes, sir. We would ask that, that be passed onto the Chief.
Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 23 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
between the City of Shreveport and Shreveport Dixie Baseball, Inc., to co-sponsor the 1998 Little
League Baseball and Softball Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Resolution No. 24 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
between the City of Shreveport and Shreveport Little League, Inc., and to otherwise provide with
respect thereto.
3. Resolution No. 25 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
between the City of Shreveport and West and Northwest Shreveport Little League Baseball, Inc.,
and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Resolution No. 26 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
between the City of Shreveport and South Caddo Dixie Major Baseball Association, Inc. and to
otherwise provide with respect thereto.
5. Resolution No. 27 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
Downtown Shreveport Unlimited (DSU) to sponsor up to nine festivals, and to otherwise provide
with respect thereto.
6. Resolution No. 28 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors, Inc., for the Holiday In Dixie Festival and to otherwise provide
with respect thereto.
7. Resolution No. 34 of 1998 by Councilman Hightower: A resolution authorizing the waiver of
the entire building rental for the Expo Hall for the March of Dimes to hold a dance and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
8. Resolution No. 35 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the
entire building rental and catering fees for the Convention Hall to allow the Shreveport Medical
Society Auxiliary 34th Annual Style Show and Luncheon and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
9. Resolution No. 36 of 1998 by Councilman Serio: A resolution authorizing the Director of
Finance to compromise and settle an amount due for interest on a paving assessment and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Motion by Councilman Serio to introduce Resolution No. 36 of 1998, seconded by Councilman
Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 19 of 1998: An ordinance amending Section 90-117 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Shreveport relative to driving vehicles on sidewalks and in crosswalks and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance No. 20 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the east side of Meriwether Road, 250 feet south of Parkdale Drive, Shreveport,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban,
One Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "a low level windshear alert system"
only and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
3. Ordinance No. 21 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the west side of Youree Drive, 200 feet north of Ardmore, Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, from SPI-3, Commercial Corridor Overlay District to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor
Overlay/Extended Use District limited to "a business machine sales and service company" only
and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Ordinance No. 22 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 55, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
5. Ordinance No. 23 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 56, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
6. Ordinance No. 24 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 57, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
7. Ordinance No. 25 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 58, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
8. Ordinance No. 26 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 4, of Leindecker Subdivision and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
9. Ordinance No. 27 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, south of 44 ft. Lots 5 & 6, of Hopewell Subdivision and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
10. Ordinance No. 28 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, Lot 53, of Pirkle Place Subdivision and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
11. Ordinance No. 29 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, Tract #38, approximately .245 acreage, Southwood Terrace Subdivision,
and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
12. Ordinance No. 30 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, Lot 14, Block 2, of Greenway Park Subdivision and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
13. Ordinance No. 31 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, a tract of land at 4612 Lyba St. consisting of 65' west part of Lots 179, 180,
and 181 of Evangeline Subdivision and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
14. Ordinance No. 32 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the City of Shreveport to exchange
certain properties with the Hamel Family Partnership on Dixie Meadows Road as described
herein in order to realign Dixie Meadows Road in the interest of public welfare, and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for
Introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinance to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion
approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green
and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
Ordinance No. 119 of 1997 by Councilman Serio: An ordinance establishing certain four
way stop intersections and three way stop intersections within the University Terrace
South Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on October 14, 1997, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
2. Ordinance No. 177 of 1997: An ordinance closing and abandoning Boyd Street and its
adjoining turnaround easement in the E. & B. Subdivision, and to otherwise provide with respect
thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1997, was read by title and as read on motion
ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Cooper, seconded by Councilman Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart,
Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
3. Ordinance No. 185 of 1997: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to
enter into a lease agreement with Greenwood Acres Full Gospel Baptist Church for the lease of
certain real property belonging to the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect
thereto.
Councilman Green: Do we have to postpone? Councilman Cooper: We needed more
information on the clarification of the law as to. . . . Councilman Green: No, I don't know. They
were advertising; is it. . . .? Mr. Thompson: The advertising has been complete and there is no
reason to postpone as it relates to advertising, but I think Mr. Cooper is correct, there are still
some questions that are outstanding relative to the constitutionality of the resolution as it is
presently proposed and some other issues that the City Attorney says we need to resolve.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1997, was read by title and as read on motion
ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Cooper, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays:
None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
4. Ordinance No. 8 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1998 Downtown Development District
Budget, authorized by law, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Serio. 1.
5. Ordinance No. 9 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended and
Restated Ground Lease and a Hotel Ground Lease and Related Agreements with Red River
Entertainment of Shreveport, a partnership in commendam and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell,
seconded by Councilman Hightower to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
6. Ordinance No. 10 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the SE corner of Linwood Avenue and Janet Lane, Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family
Residence/Extended Use District limited to "a head start and day care facility" only and to
otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell,
seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio.
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7. Ordinance No. 11 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the north side of Dilg League, 200 feet west of Jewella, Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business
District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following
amendment:
Amend the Ordinance as follows:
Delete page 1 and substitute in lieu thereof, the attached page 1.
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the
amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart,
Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the ordinance
as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart,
Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
8. Ordinance No. 12 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the SW corner of Mansfield Road and McCutchen, Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to
otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart,
seconded by Councilman Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio.
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9. Ordinance No. 13 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the NE'LY side of Dee Street, 1,000 feet SE of Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy.,
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-3, Community Business District to R-3, Urban,
Multi-Family Residence District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman
Serio. 1.
10. Ordinance No. 14 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the SE corner of W 62nd Street and Courtesy Lane, Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana from B-3, Community Business District to I-1, Light Industry District and to otherwise
provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Hightower adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio.
1.
11. Ordinance No. 15 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to
exchange Cottonwood Subdivision as described herein for certain property and real rights at the
Shreveport Regional Airport and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart,
seconded by Councilman Cooper to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
12. Ordinance No. 16 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.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered
passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following
amendment:
Amend the Ordinance as follows:
Under Receipts, Tracking Violent Offenders is increased $2,600; Police Block Grant 96/97
Interest Income is established at $244,600.
In Appropriations, under Tracking Violent Offenders, Personal Services is increased by $2,600.
Under Police Block Grant, Improvements and Equipment is increased $24,600; under Weed and
Seed, Personal Services is increased by $132,000; Material and Supplies is decreased by
$58,800; Contractual Services is decreased by $12,500; Other Charges is decreased by $25,500;
Improvements and Equipment is decreased by $35,200.
Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the
amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart,
Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the ordinance
as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart,
Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follow:
ORDINANCE NO. 8 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1998 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BUDGET, AUTHORIZED BY LAW, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED
THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City has levied a special ad valorem tax of seven point nine nine mills (7.99 mills) on property subject to ad valorem taxation with the bounds of the Downtown Development district of the City of Shreveport, as defined by Act 554 of 1978 and as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority will receive the proceeds from the Downtown Development District tax levied in 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority may expend such funds for administration, operating expenses, capital improvements, project expenses, and/or the retirement of bonds and/or other evidence of indebtedness; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority by Resolution No. 1 of 1998 adopted the following 1998 budget and program of work to improve and upgrade Downtown Shreveport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due,
regular and legal session convened that the 1998 Downtown Development Authority is
appropriated as follows:
Funds Available for Appropriation
Transfer From Reserve $ 18,600
1997 DDA Tax @ 7.99 Mills 480,000
Interest Earnings 15,000
Other Income
UDAG Payback - $45,000
DSU Reim - $11,000
DSDC Reim. - $8,500
Streetscape Contract - $130,000
194,500
Total Revenue $708,100
Appropriation for 1998
A. Personnel & Administration $ 376,600
B. Development/Marketing $ 62,000
C. Services $ 205,000
D. Image & Communications $ 19,000
E. Quality of Life $ 45,000
Total 1998 Appropriation $ 708,100
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.10 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SE CORNER OF LINWOOD
AVENUE AND JANET LANE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-1D-E, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A HEAD START AND DAY
CARE FACILITY" ONLY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lot A and
Lot 34, Lynbrook Subdivision, Unit #2, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on
the SE corner of Linwood Avenue and Janet Lane, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended
Use District limited to "a head start and day care facility" only.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulations:
1. Development to be in substantial accord with revised site plan showing landscaping in
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements and a 6' wood screening fence along the
west property line adjacent to residentially zoned property, with any additions or expansions
requiring further review and approval by the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
2. Hours of operation are from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
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. 11 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DILG LEAGUE,
200 FEET WEST OF JEWELLA, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-1D-E, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A BARBER/BEAUTY SHOP"
ONLY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that after having earlier been considered and denied at a public hearing by the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, that the zoning classification of Lot 4 and the W/2 of Lot 3, Block A, Lake Gardens Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the north side of Dilg League, 200 feet west of Jewella, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "a barber/beauty shop" only.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulation:
1. Development to be substantially in accord with a revised site plan showing compliance with
the Landscape Ordinance and four 9' X 19' parking spaces with a backup of 25 feet, to be
submitted to and approved by the Planning Director, with any significant changes to the approved
plan requiring further review and approval by the Planning Director.
2. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
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. 12 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SW CORNER OF MANSFIELD
ROAD AND MCCUTCHEN, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-1,
BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND
TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of the E'ly ½ of Lot 14, Pinecroft Subdivision, less and except the W'ly 100 feet thereof, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the SW corner of Mansfield Road and McCutchen, be and the same is hereby changed from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulations:
1. Development to be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted, with any
significant changes or additions to be submitted to and approved by the Metropolitan
Planning Commission.
2. Compliance with the Landscape Ordinance.
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. 13 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NE'LY SIDE OF DEE STREET,
1,000 FEET SE OF SHREVEPORT-BARKSDALE HWY, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH,
LOUISIANA, FROM B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE 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 on the NE'ly side of Dee Street, 1,000 feet SE of Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from B-3, Community Business District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District:
A portion of Lot 2, Shreve City Unit 4, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the front common corner between Lots 1 and 2 of Shreve City Unit 4;
Thence N4643'34"E along the SE'ly line of said Lot 1 a distance of 150 feet to the NE'ly corner of Lot 1;
Thence N4314'12"W along the NE'ly line of Lot 1 a distance of 100 feet to the NW'ly corner of Lot 1;
Thence N4643'34"E along the NW'ly line of Lot 2 a distance of 460.10 feet to the SW'ly corner of Lot 3 of Shreve City;
Thence run S4317'46"E a distance of 232 feet;
Thence run N4642'47"E a distance of 539.69 feet to a point on the S'ly R/W line of Clyde E. Fant Memorial Parkway;
Thence S3646'15"E along said R/W line a distance of 578.86 feet;
Thence S639'17"W a distance of 368.71 feet to a point;
Thence S4643'0"W a distance of 802.86 feet to a point on the NE'ly line of Dee Street;
Thence N4317'0"W along said line a distance of 485 feet to a point;
Thence continue along said line N4311'5"W a distance of 459.50 feet to the POB.
Said tract containing 1,121,688 sq. ft. or 20.51 acres +/-.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulation:
1. Site development plans to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission
prior to the issuance of permits or beginning development on any portion of the property.
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. 14 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SE CORNER OF W. 62ND
STREET AND COURTESY LANE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM
B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRY 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 on the SE corner of W. 62nd Street and Courtesy Lane, Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from B-3, Community
Business District to I-1, Light Industry District:
A tract of land located in Section 23, T17N, R14W, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, being more fully described as follows:
From the intersection of the east R/W line of courtesy Lane and the south R/W line of W. 62nd Street, being the POB, run N8915'45"E a distance of 275 feet;
Thence run S1328'0"W a distance of 326.79 feet;
Thence run S8915'45"W a distance of 275 feet;
Thence run N1328'0"E a distance of 326.79 feet to the POB. Said tract containing 2 acres.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulation:
1. Development to be in substantial accord with a revised site plan to be submitted showing
parking and landscaping to be in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements to be
submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator, with any significant changes or
additions to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 16 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 0 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant '97/98 722,100
Police Block Grant 96/97 Interest Income 24,600
COPS More Grant 975,000
Transfer from General Fund 351,900
Fund Balance 371,100
TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,190,300
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 143,800
Materials & Supplies 1,300
Other Charges 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 55,000
Improvements and Equipment 100
Personal Services 2,600
Subtotal 55,100
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant '96/97
Personal Services 22,200
Materials and Supplies 200
Improvements & Equipment 17,800
Subtotal 40,200
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant '97/98
Other Charges 286,700
Improvements and Equipment 435,400
Subtotal 722,100
COPS More Grant
Improvements & Equipment 1,300,000
Subtotal 1,300,000
Police Block Grant
Improvements & Equipment $24,600
Total Appropriations 4,190,300
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 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:
1. BAC-6-98, J.P.J. ENTERTAINMENT, INC., 369 East 70th Street, Special Exception Use and
variances in off-street parking and hours of operation; multi-purpose facility with the on-premises consumption of alcohol and operating to 1 a.m. with a reduction in parking.
Mr. Kirkland: This is request for a meeting facility with a right to serve alcohol for consumption on premise as well as a variance in the operating hours, and they'd also requested a variance in the number of parking spaces. The Board, on a 5-0 vote, did approve the right for consumption on premise of alcohol for the specific purpose of a meeting facility of various types of meetings, concerts, et cetera. They also approved the variance in hours to 1:00 a.m. in lieu of the 2:00 a.m. requested.
The Board did deny the parking variance, but that according to the applicant, did not present a problem in that they were going to be able to obtain an off premise parking site. And to our knowledge, they have been successful in acquiring some additional off site parking and in all probability, their employees of the facility will be parking at those locations. There is a restaurant, if you are familiar with this site and this street, that is to the due west and I believe it is at that site that they will be able to meet the requirements that we have related to off site parking for a business.
It is a highly controversial case in that the Board approved it unanimously, but there was substantial opposition, neighborhood opposition. A lady in the neighborhood, a Ms. Tillman, did organize quite a few folks who were opposed. The Catholic Church, St. Catherine's, the Priest there, Father Bill did appear in opposition and there, I believe, has been substantially, perhaps, lobbying of you, both for and against. The Board also in one of the more, perhaps, important of the conditions placed on these applicants, if approved, did limit the use for one year and with the right to reapply for a continued right, that is another hearing would be held, neighborhood input would be sought again to see if in fact problems that were anticipated by the church and some of the neighbors in opposition had been realized. Obviously, we will be one of the first departments to get calls on that as well as the Police Department and others and there will be a public record that would be able to be used if, in fact problems are realized.
The applicants also agreed to, according to a stipulation placed on them, to provide security, at least two people to monitor the parking and the parking lot areas to help assure that there would not be problems with customers and/or others who were there, lets say, not for the purpose of being attendant at one of the concerts or whatever.
Bottom line is, it was approved by the Board for one year with some other conditions and stipulations and the thought was to give these folks a chance to see if they could not make something work. We realize there are a lot of concerns but that's the reason for the limited period. It is somewhat like Councilman Cooper dealt with a controversial site downtown, the Capri Theater, in limiting that to a 2 year time period so that all concerns would have a chance to see if fact, good or bad, might come out of the intended use; be glad to answer any questions you might have.
Councilman Hightower: I don't have any questions, Mr. Kirkland, however I do appreciate your
briefing there. I would ask the Council to uphold the decision. It was a unanimous decision, was
that not correct? Mr. Kirkland: That's correct. Councilman Hightower: Unanimous decision of
the Board, when they looked at the deal. I've got a look at this and any of you that know where
the site is, right in the middle of Cedar Grove on 70th Street. It is on a major thoroughfare, so it is
not like it is tucked back up in the neighborhood but, it is a building that's housed several failed
grocery stores, time-after-time and I've met with the people that want to open the facility. I do
feel like after having talked to them, that they are reasonable. I understand why they need
alcohol. If you hold a wedding reception there, chances are somebody is going to want to have
some champagne or wine or what have you. They do want to promote some concerts there with
controllable type crowds. They have agreed to the security and I just look at as an opportunity
for that area of town. I guess the thing that convinces me more than anything is the fact that we
are limiting it to one year and if there's trouble out there within that year period, certainly if there
is trouble within the first week we can certainly move to close them down if that need be. But
having visited with the proprietors, I think their reputations are good. I think their intentions are
good and I think they are going to do everything they can to be a partner in that neighborhood
and not any destructive type business entering into the neighborhood. And when you look around
town, there is a lack of that type of a facility at a reasonable price for people to be able to rent out
for weddings and that type of activities. With that, with the indulgence and the research and the
vote of the ZBA, I would ask that we uphold their decision and approve this facility for a period
of one year.
Motion by Councilman Hightower to uphold the decision of the Board and approve this facility
for a period of one year, seconded by Councilman Burrell. Motion approved by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays:
Councilman Cooper. 1.
Councilman Burrell: I also echo Councilman Hightower's sentiment. As you know, I'm trying to undertake a project for inner city business development, and this would be a project that we would possibly try to work with in order to get those type of facilities where others can use them. And as Mr. Hightower said, there is a lack of those type of facilities in Shreveport and I know the persons who are putting this thing together, they pretty much kept, in my opinion, the Municipal Auditorium afloat at a time when nobody was having concerts or making use of the Municipal Auditorium. And in some ways, I feel somewhat indebted to them for doing that, at least we were getting some revenue stream from Municipal Auditorium.
I'm very, very sensitive to the neighborhood's needs too because that's what I came out of, neighborhood organization. But the fact that we are putting a year's stipulation on it and as Mr. Hightower said, we can close it down at any time. It would give us an opportunity to monitor the situation, but at least give them a chance. I think what we need to be moving toward is to not discourage business development, but encourage business development and I think this is one way we can do it.
Councilman Serio: On this particular issue with JPJ Entertainment. This is a, hopefully it is going to be a good program for that part of the city. The facility backs up to my church, in particular. I know I've heard a lot of comments about what may be and what could happen. Hopefully, in talking with the gentlemen that are involved with this, this is going to be a topnotch program for the city of Shreveport as well as for the Cedar Grove community. And I think there would be a one year stipulation that we have placed on them that will prove to be a good program for the city and hopefully, I'm going to wish them the best and hopefully they will move forward with it. But also at the same time, that I know that there are some neighborhood groups that are in opposition to it; it'll be watched. I'm sure that it will be watched and see that it does perform and live up to what we are hoping it is going to be; so, we wish them well on this but I'm glad that I made it in, in time for this one vote.
Councilman Green: You say, you are a member of that church? Councilman Serio: St.
Catherine's, right behind it.
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 a motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Serio, 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: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper to suspend the rules to add
legislation to the agenda (Resolution No. 36 of 1998). Motion approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out
of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned by 4:00 p.m.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council