On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Serio who was out of the city. 1. Chairman Stewart: Mr. Serio informed me yesterday he would be out of the city today and for the remainder of the week, on business. He did leave a request for the Council for passage of two of his laws.
Approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of January 25, 1998, the Regular Meeting of January 26, 1999 and the Agenda as Amended on January 25, 1999. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Chairman Stewart: Ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased to have all of you today. It is a nice day to be out, but it is an even better day to see so many people as guests today. We have a lot of people to recognize, a lot of people from the business community who have done a lot of good work for the city of Shreveport; so, if you will bare with us, we certainly want to pay attention.
Chairman Stewart: First of all, we are going to have some entertainment, so you can put on your smile because it is going to be very positive. We are pleased to have Ms. Brass with the Booker T. Washington Choir. Ms. Brass, for two number; thank you for joining. Ms. Brass: We will doing two numbers for you: "River in Judea" and "A City Called Heaven". "A City Called Heaven" will be for Councilman Hilry Huckaby.
Motion by Councilman Huckaby to suspend the Rules to consider Resolution Nos. 1, 14 and 20 of 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Ms. Winn: We feel so honored to receive this special recognition and want to say a few words, if I could, please. When Harrah's came in the Summer 1993, we came with a promise. As a company, we have made promises first of all to our guests. We want to provide smiles, laughter, lasting memories, and a great time, ever time so they will come back. And we also made promises to our team members, also whom we call our employees, and I have some of our wonderful employees who are with today who came because they are the fiber of Harrah's. We also made promises to our shareholders, shareholders of Harrah's Entertainment stock. We try to provide fair and good returns to our stockholders. But one of our other promises, one promise we hold dear to our hearts, is our promise to our community. Since that Summer 1993 when we rolled into town and then opened in April 1984, we have made many friends and many of you are here with us today and I would like to honor them: Reid Brau, American Red Cross; Suzanne Georgia, Bossier Chamber of Commerce; Carolyn Hinton, Krewe of Aesclepius, Chief Bo Roberts, Shreveport Fire Department, Donna Curtis, Shreveport Green; Alice Coleman, BOMA; Richard Sales (tape inaudible), Dottie Bell, Hollywood Middle School; Ronnie Allen, Christmas on Caddo; Pete Gaffney, Advisory Committee Member, American Cancer Society; Donald Mack, St. Jude's; Mike Freeman with Shreveport 2000; Skip Peel with Shreveport 2000; my good friend, Roxanne Johnson from the YWCA. We have Linda Biernacki, Fire Tech ; Linda Hilt from the America Rose Center; Sam Giardono from the State Fair; Nick Pollacia, Natchitoches Christmas Festival; Forest Dunn who I first met with my association with the Louisiana Association for Compulsive Gaming; Horace Ladymon who's also on our Advisory Council; Andy Taft from DDA; Melanie Bacon, DDA; Janie Samuels with J'La Ve; Barbara Norton who is our good friend, especially in February with African American Parade; Neil Johnson with Portrait 2000; Judy Williams of WPR; Melinda Coyer, Office Olympics; Arlene Edwards from Krewe of Aesclepius; Allison Cassus, Shreveport Green; Ron Miciotto; Glenda Cooper, LSU; and for all of you who came and for those of you who I didn't recognize, please stand up so that we will know that our commitment and our promise to our community has been fulfilled somewhat; thank you so much. Again, on behalf of the 1,335 Harrah's team members, we are honored that this City Council would provide us this proclamation; thank you so much.
Chairman Stewart: I believe this would be an appropriate time, since we have suspended the rules to embrace Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage and in particular Item No. 1. (The Council voted on Resolution No. 1, see in numerical order of Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage).
Councilman Huckaby: I'm of the belief that the gaming industry should be treated for exactly what it is, a business and Harrah's has been a tremendous business for the city of Shreveport. That is why I sponsored this legislation today to pay tribute to this industry that has been so good, this company has been so good to the city of Shreveport. They have had a tremendous economic impact upon this city. I encourage Ms. Winn, Mr. Sanfillipo and other officials of this organization to continue your work in the city. And so long as your are good for District A, which I represent in the City of Shreveport, I assure you of having the support of the District A representative on this City Council.
I also want to thank Mayor Hightower for paying tribute to Harrah's today by declaring this to be Harrah's Day in the City of Shreveport; thank you Mr. Mayor.
Mayor Hightower: Actually Marilyn, Harrah's has done so much for the community and the clerk read them off. Unfortunately there was so much, I couldn't put it on one page so we kind of abbreviated it a little bit, but in short, today is Harrah's Day in Shreveport, Louisiana so we appreciate the effort that Harrah's made toward the community and look forward to April when you break ground on that hotel.
The Council voted on Resolution No. 14, see in numerical order of Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage). Councilman Huckaby: Whenever someone from this city or a group from this city goes out beyond our borders to bring honor upon this city, I think we are obliged to pay tribute to that per
son or to that group. Booker T. Washington Choir has certainly brought honor upon this city. I commend you and we recognize you today for being so great. You were beautiful today. I want to encourage each and everyone of you to continue your education, do the best that you can do, strive to be the best that you can be, go to college if you can and come back to help make this city the greatest city in the United States of America.
Councilman Burrell: I do also want to commend these young people because it is so important that we support our young people in our community and many of these persons who are sitting out here, although they are young people, are out of District G. And I want to commend them on the work that they've done in their representation of the city of Shreveport.
And to keep from being remiss too, on Harrah's, I wasn't sure whether or not I was in order at that time to speak along that line. Marilyn and Harrah's has done a wonderful job and I don't want this time to pass and not let her know that over the past four years, while we were there, we were able to work together. We are also still working on some special projects that we are still resolving, but at the same time we are moving forward on it; so I want to commend them also. (Mayor Hightower read and presented a proclamation on behalf of Councilman Huckaby and the rest of the City Council to the Assistant Principal, Reverend Bradley and Ms. Brass, Choir Directress.)
Councilman Huckaby: I want to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Hightower for declaring Friday, Booker T. Washington's Choir Day. Again, I want to commend this Choir Directress and Principal and Faculty at Booker T. Washington High School and each one of you in the choir for doing a tremendous job. You all are role models for other students in the school and throughout this parish and state; continue to do your great works.
(The Council voted on Resolution No. 20, see in numerical order of Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage). Councilman Shyne: Mr. Loyd does not have the following that Harrah's or Booker T. Washington, he had thought about closing the plant down and letting all of the employees come down and congratulate him for the day, but I told him that would not be necessary. But he does have his father and his mother here: Mr. James and Lula Jacobs. There are also some church members here from Washington Temple CME Church where Mr. Loyd is a Steward there at that church and he is a very hard church worker, Councilman Huckaby. I believe we have some people here from Grambling State University who he is a graduate of Grambling State University. And I believe he has some fraternity members here, would you all please stand. And if it is anyone here from Mooretown, would you please stand, where he came from. It goes to show you that something good can come out of Mooretown. Mr. Loyd we are extremely proud of you and I think the Mayor has a couple of words that he'd like to say. And this is what he was talking about when he was campaigning that, we want economic opportunities here, so that our people will not have to go to Houston, Dallas or Atlanta in order to find good job and Mr. Mayor, it is beginning to come true.
Mayor Hightower: Thank you Councilman Shyne. I think you said it best, and that's what we talked about was keeping our young people here and it doesn't matter what part of town you are from, I think Mr. Loyd is a shining star and proves that good things can happen to people that do work hard not only in church but in the business world as well. And my congratulations go out to you and hope you move on up that ladder to be sure that plant stays here forever; so, congratulations.
Mr. Loyd: First of all, I'd like to thank the Mayor, Councilman Shyne, the rest of the Council, citizens of Shreveport. Certainly, I would be remiss if I do not thank Grambling State University Shreveport Chapter Alumni and my dear church. I see my Pastor E. R. Simmons. I also thank my fraternity brothers, Sigma Psi Phi (inaudible), appreciate you all coming. But most of all, my parents I would just like for you to meet my mom and my dad. It has really been my support through the years to work with Pennzoil, now Pennzoil-Quaker State Company. They've been my spiritual leaders, they've been my confidant and naturally, they've been my best friends. And certainly they've encouraged me to keep pushing on. They've been many times through the years we think in terms of giving up or quitting, but I would just like to say to the young people here, please don't. There is a reward, keep trying, education pays, and if you don't know where you are going at this point, believe me, continue to push on something great happens, so keep pushing on. Again, thanks and I appreciate it.
Chairman Stewart: Mr. Loyd, thank you very much on behalf of the Council but more importantly, Mr. Shyne has one more thought for you.
Councilman Shyne: Hasn't this been a beautiful day. It goes to show you how beautiful Shreveport can be with all of God's children make a contribution to the betterment of this city. Marilyn, again, thank you. You all have done a tremendous job, just keep it up. And you all are a true believer, I am my brother's keeper. And it kind of goes long with what we campaigned on, inclusion, bringing everybody to the economic table. Booker T. Washington. I can't say enough. Roy, I know you are probably a little jealous, but I used to teach at Booker T. and that's probably one of the reasons why the school is so great. Mayor Hightower: The key word there is, used to. Councilman Shyne: What the Mayor didn't tell you that, I taught him too. Mayor Hightower: That's true. Councilman Shyne: So if he gets out of place with you Ron, let me know. I don't know whether I had to put the board on him once or twice, but you see, that's why he turned out so fine. But Booker T. we are extremely proud of you.
Harold, I can't say enough about you, we are proud of you and this is what Shreveport is all about. This is what inclusion is all about. This is what bringing everything to the table is all about. God bless you; thank you very much.
Councilman Burrell: I want to commend Mr. Loyd too. I've known him for some times. He left here and we thought he was going to stay away, but they brought him back here. Harold has been working in the community with different organizations, especially the Queensborough Neighborhood Association which I help founded. And I see our past President, Mr. Bradford back in the back and I think that he can attest to that. And also Pennzoil for being a good corporate citizen because several years ago they invested $200 million dollars in the upgrading of their plant and that was a big plus. And also the beautiful entrance that they built there, which added to the beauty of the area not only for the end of Mooretown---sometimes I say it is closer to Queensborough than Mooretown, but the interstate divides it. But even at that, we all claim it; so, again we congratulate you, Loyd.
Councilman Shyne: I believe I see one of the former basketball coaches from Booker T. Washington, stand out athletic at Grambling State University: Coach Pennywell would you just raise your hand or stand, we are extremely proud of you. I also see Dr. Louis Pendleton who has been a strong supporter of all organizations in the community. I also see Dr. Joseph Sarpy who has been a tremendous motivator and a tremendous supporter of all the organizations in the community. We are so glad to have you all down. And I'm sorry, too, Dr. Thomas Archey who was an educator. Tom, I'm not going to tell them how long because you still look so boyish, we are glad to have you here today.
Public Hearings: None.
Confirmations and/or Appointments: Board Appointments: Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody for confirmation to the Metropolitan Planning Commission: Frank Williams. Councilman Burrell: I think that got cleared. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, and Burrell. 4. Nays: None. Did not signify a vote: Councilmen Huckaby and Shyne. 2. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody for confirmation to the MLK,
Jr. Day and Black History Month Activities Committee: (1) Mamie Love Wallace, (2) Bernice
Smith and (3) Ernestine Coleman. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Stewart,
Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Did not signify a vote: Councilman
Huckaby. 1. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1. Councilman Burrell: I just wanted to make a
comment to the public, that Ms. Mamie Love Wallace and Ms. Bernice Smith were two of the
ones who were here with Dr. King when he visited the city and was very instrumental in making
changes in the city during that period of time; so there is a special recognition for those two
individuals.
The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation:
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for Introduction of the
Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Serio. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 15 of 1999: Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the
Department of Transportation, United States of America, for a grant under the Urban
Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
Resolution No. 16 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: A resolution authorizing the waiver
of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall for the Caddo Federation of
Teachers to hold a professional development workshop and otherwise providing with
respect thereto.
Resolution No. 17 of 1999 by Councilman Stewart: A resolution authorizing the waiver
of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall for the Schumpert Foundation to
hold a Caritas Ball/Benefit and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for Adoption of the
Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Serio. 1.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 6 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF 100% OF THE BUILDING RENTAL
FEES FOR THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 5, 1999 AND TO
OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission has requested the use of one bay in City's Convention Hall on February 5, 1999 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding an Employee Recognition Program; and
WHEREAS, the local nonprofit rental rate for Convention Hall for this activity is $200.00 per day; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to waive the building rental fees for the Caddo Parish Commission Employee Recognition Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the building rental fee for the Caddo Parish Commission for use of one bay in Convention Hall on February 5, 1999 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. is hereby waived.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 7 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to retain the services of outside legal counsel to represent the interests of the City of Shreveport in lawsuits involving general liability claims, including vehicular accident claims, at a set hourly rate.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that the law firm CASTEN & PEARCE, APLC, be retained for the purposes of said representation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with the law firm, CASTEN & PEARCE, APLC, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection, together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on the 12th day of January, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be paid out of the general government legal expense fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 8 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to retain the services of outside legal counsel to represent the interests of the City of Shreveport in lawsuits in which civil rights violations are alleged by or against the Shreveport Police Department, the Shreveport Fire Department, or their personnel.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that A. Marty Stroud, Attorney at Law, with the law firm Blanchard, Walker, O'Quin & Roberts, be retained for the purpose of said representation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with A. Marty Stroud, Attorney at Law, with the firm Blanchard, Walker, O'Quin & Roberts, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection, together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on January 12, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be paid out of the general government legal expense fund.
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,
RESOLUTION NO. 9 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to retain the services of outside legal counsel to represent the interests of the City of Shreveport in the EEOC charge styled Ronald Johnson v. City of Shreveport, Number 270 99 0339.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that Price Barker, Attorney at Law, with the law firm Cook, Yancey, King and Galloway be retained for the purpose of said representation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with Price Barker, Attorney at Law, with the law firm Cook, Yancey, King and Galloway, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection, together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on January 12, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be paid out of the general government legal expense fund.
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.
ORDINANCES: None.
The Council considered Regular Agenda legislation:
RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO HARRAH'S
SHREVEPORT CASINO FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY-OF-LIFE IN SHREVEPORT
AND BEING A CORPORATE ROLE MODEL AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT THERETO
BY: COUNCILMAN HILRY HUCKABY III
WHEREAS, Harrah's Shreveport Casino opened on the Shreveport Riverfront on April 18, 1994; and
WHEREAS, since opening, Harrah's has paid the City of Shreveport $23.4 million in admission fees and $7.5 million in lease/rent payments; and
WHEREAS, since opening, Harrah's has paid a total of $141 million to other governmental and quasi-governmental entities, including $3.1 million to the Caddo Parish School system; and
WHEREAS, the taxes and lease payments paid by Harrah's to Shreveport made the new Sci-port Discovery Center possible, and have had a significant and positive impact on quality-of-life programs such as those offered by Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC), Shreveport Green, and Sports Foundation; and
WHEREAS, since opening, Harrah's has contributed $6.7 million in donations, charitable contributions and sponsorships to improve this community, including the donation of the American Tower to the City valued at $3.8 million; and
WHEREAS, since opening, Harrah's has employed an average of 1,438 employees and has contributed a total of $178.7 million in wages, benefits, and payroll-related expenses; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, Harrah's employees were 60.9% minority and 58.9% women, and 37.6% of its supervisors were minorities and 42.3% were women; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, 26.29% of all purchases were from minority-owned business and over 25% of all purchases were from minority-owned businesses in 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due and legal session convened, finds that since April 18, 1994, Harrah's Shreveport Casino has had a positive economic impact on Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council finds that Harrah's contributions have significantly improved the quality-of-life for citizens of Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council finds that Harrah's has been a role model for workforce diversity and fairness and for providing contracting opportunities for minorities and women.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council find that Harrah's Shreveport Casino is an
exemplary corporate citizen of this community and the State of Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell.
6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 11 of 1999: A resolution to waive
the entire rental fee of the Expo Hall for the Shreveport Opera's presentation of Les Boutiques
De Noel in November, 1999 and otherwise providing with respect.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell for
passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:
"Delete pages 1 and 2 and substitute the following pages 1 and 2."
Chairman Stewart: Mr. Serio is out of the city and requested that the Council pass the
amendment and the item as amended.
Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the
amendment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener,
Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage of the resolution
as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody,
Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 11 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE ENTIRE RENTAL FEE OF THE EXPO HALL FOR THE
SHREVEPORT OPERA'S PRESENTATION OF LES BOUTIQUES DE NOEL IN
NOVEMBER, 1999 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT.
By: Councilman Serio
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Opera provides a service to the educational community by speaking in the local schools prior to the students attending the opera, and
WHEREAS, further involvement with the school system is promoted through an art contest sponsored in the schools with opera tickets to the winners, and
WHEREAS, matinee performances are provided to all students in Shreveport with free bus service for the students by the opera. Performances are accompanied by discussions with various personnel, including production, technicians and performers, and
WHEREAS, local school choruses have been invited to perform on stage in various productions, and
WHEREAS, free previous are provided to the general public before every performance, and
WHEREAS, nursing home residents are provided free matinee performances and abbreviated performances have also been brought "on the road" to our elderly in nursing homes, and
WHEREAS, Shreveport has the opportunity to be entertained by professionals from all over the world, and
WHEREAS, our local chorus members are provided the opportunity to perform with these professionals, and
WHEREAS, our local dance companies (Inner City Row Dance Company and Louisiana Dancenter) have also been provided the opportunity to perform with professional entertainers, and
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Opera hires local union personnel when it rents the Civic Center for each production, and
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Opera's primary fundraiser, Les Boutiques de Noel attracts vendors from across the country that utilize 400 hotel room nights plus dining and service facilities in the local community during the six days of setup and presentation, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of Expo Hall for the Shreveport Opera's Presentation of Les Boutiques de Noel in November 1999 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Shreveport Opera presentation on the river front will attract thousands of participants to the heart of our entertainment district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council recognizes the impact of the outside dollars that are brought into the community through Les Boutiques de Noel and bringing this presentation back to the river front will be a cultural and financial benefit to the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or ordinances or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby declared severable and repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TWO (2) YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH THE KREWE OF GEMINI, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to support cultural, educational and leisure activity programs which serve the public and render a public service; and
WHEREAS, the Krewe of Gemini parade is one of several Mardi Gras parades held annually in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade provides a benefit to the general public and to visitors to the City by providing an opportunity to celebrate the cultural history of this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Keith Hightower, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute a two (2) year agreement with the Krewe of Gemini, Inc., to hold the Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade in 1999 and 2000, substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed with the original copy of this resolution for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council on January 12, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications, and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Burrell
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell.
6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 OF 1999
Offered by Councilman Shyne and seconded by Councilman Carmody:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THIRTY-NINE MILLION NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($39,985,000) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1999, OF THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, 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 1. The Clerk of Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer") be
and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to advertise in accordance with the
provisions of law for sealed bids for the purchase of Thirty-Nine Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($39,985,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999 (the "Bonds") of
the Issuer, said Bonds being authorized at a special election held in the City on Saturday, April
20, 1996, 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 by the voters on April 20, 1996. The Bonds constitute the fourth and
final emission of Bonds authorized at said election, will be in fully registered form, will be dated
March 1, 1999, will be in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or any
integral multiple thereof within a single maturity, will be payable from unlimited ad valorem
taxation and will bear interest from date thereof, or the most recent interest payment date to
which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per
centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable
on September 1, 1999, and semiannually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 of each year.
The Bonds will be numbered from R-1 upwards and will mature serially on March 1 of each year
as follows, to-wit:
Year Principal Amount Year Principal Amount
2000 $1,195,000 2010 $1,965,000
2001 1,255,000 2011 2,070,000
2002 1,320,000 2012 2,175,000
2003 1,385,000 2013 2,285,000
2004 1,455,000 2014 2,405,000
2005 1,530,000 2015 2,525,000
2006 1,610,000 2016 2,655,000
2007 1,695,000 2017 2,790,000
2008 1,780,000 2018 2,935,000
2009 1,870,000 2019 3,085,000
SECTION 2. Those Bonds maturing March 1, 2010, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full at any time on or after March 1, 2009, 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 March 1, 2009, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event a Bond 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 will be given by 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 registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent.
SECTION 3. The Bonds shall be sold in the manner required by law, and in accordance with the terms of this resolution, the official Notice of Bond Sale herein set forth, and the Official Statement referred to in Section 6 hereof. In advertising the Bonds for sale, the City Council shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids received.
SECTION 4. The Clerk of Council be and he is hereby further empowered, authorized and
directed to issue a Notice of Bond Sale and cause the same to be published as required by law,
which Notice of Bond Sale shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL
NOTICE OF BOND SALE
$39,985,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1999
OF THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 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 "City" or the "Issuer"), will receive sealed bids for the purchase of Thirty-Nine
Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($39,985,000) of General Obligation
Bonds, Series 1999 (the "Bonds") of the Issuer, at the City Hall, 1234 Texas Street, Shreveport,
Louisiana, until three (3:00) o'clock p.m., Louisiana Time, Central Time, on Tuesday, March 9,
1999.
The Bonds are being issued 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 by the voters on April 20, 1996. The Bonds constitute the fourth
and final emission of bonds authorized at said election, will be in fully registered form, will be
dated March 1, 1999, and will be in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or
any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity. The Bonds will be payable from unlimited
ad valorem taxes and will bear interest from date thereof or the most recent interest payment date
to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per
centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable
on September 1, 1999, and semiannually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 of each year.
The Bonds will be numbered from R-1 upward and will mature serially on March 1 of each year
as follows, to-wit:
Year Principal Amount Year Principal Amount
2000 $1,195,000 2010 $1,965,000
2001 1,255,000 2011 2,070,000
2002 1,320,000 2012 2,175,000
2003 1,385,000 2013 2,285,000
2004 1,455,000 2014 2,405,000
2005 1,530,000 2015 2,525,000
2006 1,610,000 2016 2,655,000
2007 1,695,000 2017 2,790,000
2008 1,780,000 2018 2,935,000
2009 1,870,000 2019 3,085,000
Those Bonds maturing March 1, 2010, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full at any time on or after March 1, 2009, 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 March 1, 2009, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event a Bond 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 will be given by 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 registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent.
The principal of the Bonds, upon maturity or redemption, will be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent upon presentation and surrender thereof, and interest on the Bonds will be payable by the Paying Agent by check mailed by the Paying Agent to the registered owner (determined as of the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding said interest payment date) at the address as shown on the books of said Paying Agent. Said Paying Agent will be a qualified bank or trust company selected by the Issuer.
The Bonds may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the registration books of the Paying Agent, and such registration shall be at the expense of the Issuer. A Bond may be assigned by the execution of an assignment form on the Bonds or by other instruments 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 such transferred and assigned Bonds after receipt of the Bonds to be transferred in proper form. Such new Bond or Bonds must be in the denomination of $5,000 for any one maturity or any integral multiple thereof. Neither the Issuer nor the Paying Agent shall be required to issue, register, transfer or exchange (i) any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of business on the 15th day of the month next preceding an interest payment date and ending at the close of business on the interest payment date, or (ii) any Bond called for redemption prior to maturity during a period beginning 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.
Each bid submitted must be for the entire issue of Bonds, must be on the bid form furnished by the Governing Authority without alteration or qualification, and must be accompanied by (i) a certified or cashier's check on any member of the Federal Reserve System, or (ii) a Financial Surety Bond, in the amount of Three Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($399,850) made payable to the Issuer as a guarantee that the bidders will comply with the terms of their bids. If a Financial Surety Bond is used, it must be from an insurance company licensed to issue such a bond in the State of Louisiana, and such Financial Surety Bond must be submitted to the Governing Authority or its Bond Counsel by 9:00 a.m., Louisiana (Central Standard) time, on the sale day. The Financial Surety Bond must identify each bidder whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Financial Surety Bond. If the Bonds are awarded to a bidder utilizing a Financial Surety Bond, then that purchaser is required to submit its Deposit to the Issuer in the form of a wire transfer not later than 3:30 p.m., Louisiana (Central Standard) time, on the day following the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Financial Surety Bond may be drawn by the Issuer to satisfy the Deposit requirement. The Deposits of the unsuccessful bidder or bidders will be returned promptly, and the Deposit of the successful bidder or bidders will be deposited and the proceeds credited against the purchase price of the Bonds, or in the case of neglect or refusal to comply with such bid, will be forfeited to the Issuer as and for liquidated damages. No interest will be allowed on the amount of the Deposit.
Bidders shall name the rate or rates of interest the Bonds shall bear, not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, to be expressed in a multiple of 1/20th or 1/8th of 1% per annum. Bids must stipulate a purchase price for the Bonds of the par value thereof and accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of delivery of the Bonds. No bid which specifies cancellation of the Bonds will be considered. No bids providing for additional or supplemental interest will be considered.
The Governing Authority will meet at the place and time hereinabove set forth for the receipt of bids. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid offers the lowest "true interest cost" to the Issuer for the full authorized amount of the Bonds, to be determined by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments on the Bonds from the payment dates to March 1, 1999, such that the sum of such present values is equal to the price bid, including any premium bid but not including interest accrued to the date of delivery (the preceding calculation is sometimes referred to as the "Canadian Interest Cost Method" or "Present Value Method"). In the case of a tie bid, the winning bid will be awarded by lot. If any bid for the Bonds shall be acceptable, a prompt award of the bonds will be made. The right is expressly reserved to waive any irregularity in any bid or to reject any and all bids received.
It shall be the obligation of the successful bidder to furnish in writing to the Issuer's Bond Counsel, referenced below, the reoffering yields within three (3) business days after the date of the sale and the initial public offering prices of the Bonds not less than ten (10) business days prior to delivery of the Bonds.
The Official Statement containing pertinent information relative to the authorization, sale and security of the Bonds is being prepared and may be obtained upon its completion from the Issuer's Bond Counsel, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.
The approving legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P. who have supervised the proceedings, the printed Bonds and the transcript of record as passed upon will be furnished to the successful bidder without cost to him. Said transcript will contain the usual closing proofs, including a certificate that up to the time of delivery no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the taxes necessary to pay the same.
In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the Governing Authority will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain events. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.
For information relative to the Bonds and not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement, address the Director of Finance, City of Shreveport, 1234 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 or Foley & Judell, L.L.P., One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Bond Counsel.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Shreveport, Louisiana, on this, the 26th day of January, 1999.
/s/Chairman
Attest:
/s/Clerk of Council
SECTION 5. This Governing Authority will meet in open and public session at the time and place set out in the Notice of Bond Sale incorporated herein, for the purpose of receiving bids for the Bonds, considering and taking action upon the bids, and taking any other action required by this resolution, or necessary to effectuate the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. If any award of the Bonds shall be made, such award shall be made for not less than par and accrued interest to the highest bidder therefor, such award and highest bidder to be determined in accordance with the aforesaid Notice of Bond Sale.
SECTION 6. There shall be prepared an Official Bid Form for the submission of bids and an Official Statement which shall contain complete bidding details, security features and other pertinent information relative to the sale and issuance of the Bonds as may be deemed necessary, advisable or desirable, which Official Bid Form and Official Statement shall be distributed to all prospective bidders and other interested parties.
SECTION 7. Prior to the delivery of the Bonds, the Issuer anticipates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the project from other available funds. The project includes 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 by the voters on April 20, 1996. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse any such expenditures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1(b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the Bonds and not later than one year after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid or (ii) the date on which the project was placed in service. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2.
SECTION 8. In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the
Governing Authority will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the
Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain
events. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and
will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell.
6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 14 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
CHOIR FOR THEIR REPRESENTATION OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA AT WALT
DISNEY WORLD'S 1998 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL AND TO OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN HUCKABY
WHEREAS, the Booker T. Washington High School Choir performed in the Walt Disney World's 1998 Candlelight Processional in Orlando, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Booker T. Washington Choir was selected, from choirs throughout the country via a taped audition, and the Booker T. Washington Choir was one of 177 acts with 25,000 members to perform during this 32-day annual Christmas celebration; and
WHEREAS, the Booker T. Washington Choir members set an example for other students by demonstrating that planning and hard work make dreams come true.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, recognizes the Booker T. Washington High School Choir for representing our city at Walt Disney World's 1998 Candlelight Processional.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council congratulates the choir members and Arnese Brass, choir director, and Horace Maxile, principal, for this successful endeavor and for providing a positive image of the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals and
one original shall be presented to Horace Maxile, principal at Booker T. Washington High
School, and an original shall be filed in perpetuity in the Office of the Clerk of Council for the
City of Shreveport.
/s/John David Stewart, City Council Chairman
/s/Hilry Huckaby III, Council District A
/s/Thomas G. Carmody, Jr., Council District C
/s/Philip Serio, Council District D
/s/Pat Spigener, Council District E
/s/Joe Shyne, Council District F
/s/Roy A. Burrell, Council District G
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell.
6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 20 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HAROLD L. LOYD FOR BEING NAMED
MANAGER OF PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE COMPANY'S SHREVEPORT PACKAGING
PLANT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
By: Councilman Shyne
WHEREAS, Harold L. Loyd is a native of the Mooretown Community in Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, Harold L. Loyd graduated from Bethune High School in 1970; and
WHEREAS, Harold L. Loyd joined Pennzoil at the company's Shreveport refinery in 1973, where he started as a laborer and worked in several departments, including maintenance, operations, transfer and loading, laboratory, warehouse, and human resources; and
WHEREAS, Harold L. Loyd entered Grambling State University after he graduated from high school in 1970, he left college early to support his wife and children and he returned to Grambling and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1980; and
WHEREAS, after a Human Resources assignment at Pennzoil's headquarters in Houston, Texas, Harold L. Loyd returned to Shreveport to become Production Manager at the Shreveport Packaging Plant, which has 68 employees and which blends and packages Pennzoil motor oils and related products for distribution throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and other international markets;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Harold L. Loyd is congratulated for his advancement through the Pennzoil-Quaker State Company organization, and for being named Manager of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company's Shreveport Packaging Plant;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Harold L. Loyd is also congratulated for his persistence in pursuing and earning a Bachelor Degree from Grambling State University while supporting and raising a family and while advancing in his career at the Pennzoil-Quaker State Company.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Shreveport City Council wishes Harold L. Loyd
continued success in his future endeavors.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Huckaby
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell.
6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 21 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AND URGE THE MAYOR TO GRANT RED RIVER
ENTERTAINMENT OF SHREVEPORT [HARRAH'S] THE USE OF CERTAIN VACANT
CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR A STAGING AREA TO CONSTRUCT A HOTEL.
By: Councilman Huckaby
WHEREAS, on February 24, 1998, the Shreveport City Council adopted Ordinance No. 9 of 1998, which authorized the Mayor to execute an amended lease with Red River Entertainment of Shreveport [Harrah's Casino] to build a hotel; and
WHEREAS, when Ordinance No. 9 of 1998 was adopted, Harrah's agreed to build a $75,000,000 hotel with 300 rooms and 10,000 square feet of space for convention type meetings; and
WHEREAS, Harrah's has now increased the size of the hotel project to 503 rooms and 16,000 square feet of space for convention type meetings at a cost of $123,000,000; and
WHEREAS, a larger facility means additional revenue for the City of Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the construction of this hotel, Red River Entertainment needs to use certain city property that is vacant and is not needed for a public purpose as a staging area during construction; and
WHEREAS, therefore the temporary use of vacant city owned property for a hotel construction staging area by Harrah's is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor is authorized and urged to take the necessary action to grant Red River Entertainment of Shreveport the use of vacant city owned property located North of Caddo Street, South of Cross Bayou, West of Clyde Fant Parkway and East of Spring Lake as a staging area for the construction of a 503 room hotel with 16,000 square feet of convention meeting space;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or ordinances or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby declared severable and repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne for
passage.
Councilman Huckaby: I said earlier and I say again, that we ought to treat this industry for
exactly what it is and that is a business and Harrah's business has been good for the city of
Shreveport. This business is about to construct a 503 room hotel at the cost of about
$123,000,000 providing 200 permanent jobs and 600 construction jobs. This resolution is simply
to urge the Mayor to afford them the use of certain vacant city-owned property down near the
riverfront to be used as a staging area. I encourage each one of my colleagues to vote favorable
upon this resolution.
Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne
and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 18 of 1999: A resolution stating the City of Shreveport's endorsement of
Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc. to participate in
the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Resolution No. 19 of 1999: A resolution stating the City of Shreveport's endorsement of
Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc. to participate in
the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
3 Resolution No. 22 of 1999 A resolution ratifying the use of certain equipment by the African
American History Month Celebration Commission and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.*
Resolution No. 23 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: A resolution authorizing the waiver
of the entire building rental fee for the Civic Theater to allow the Amicette Club to hold
its annual Valentine Sweetheart Pageant and otherwise providing with respect thereto.*
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener for
Introduction of the Resolutions to lay over until the February 9, 1999 meeting. Motion approved
by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6.
Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 8 of 1999: An ordinance rescinding and revoking the Rosewood Estates
Subdivision, and closing and abandoning the streets and easements, save and except for
Border lane, dedicated in said subdivision plat as per map book 1750, pages 275 and 277,
of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana and to otherwise provide with
respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 9 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of
Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on
the north side of Hearne Avenue, 300 feet east of Forum Drive, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, from I-1, Light Industry District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family
Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
3. Ordinance No. 10 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the southwest corner
of Fairfield Avenue and Boulevard, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-1-E,
Highland Urban Conservation/Extended Use District limited to a bed and breakfast, to SPI-1-E,
Highland Urban Conservation/Extended Use District limited to a sleep disorder clinic as
presented, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Ordinance No. 11 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the north side of
Drexel, 125 feet east of Line Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban,
One Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District and to otherwise provide with
respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 12 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Riverfront
Development Special Revenue fund, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for
Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the February 9, 1999 meeting. Motion approved
by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6.
Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
1. Ordinance No. 1 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 General Fund Budget,
appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Mr. Thompson: I believe the Administration wants to postpone this. Mayor Hightower: Are you
on No. 1? Mr. Thompson: Yes. Mayor Hightower: Please.
Having passed first reading on January 12, 1999, 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 to postpone the ordinance until the February 9, 1999 meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody,
Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Ordinance No. 2 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the donation of certain city owned
immovable property located at 5511 Bienville to Hibernia Community Development
Corporation and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 12, 1999, 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 Shyne to postpone the ordinance until the until the February 9, 1999
meeting. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody,
Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Ordinance No. 3 of 1999: An ordinance amending Section 62-78 of the Code of
Ordinances by adding thereto a fee for parking at East Kings Hwy. Park during Mardi
Gras parades and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 12, 1999, 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, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
4. Ordinance No. 4 of 1999: An ordinance to amend and reenact certain provisions, paragraphs
(a) and (b) of Section 10-142, Sale near school, churches, etc. and to otherwise provide with
respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 12, 1999, 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, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Ordinance No. 5 of 1999 by Councilman Serio : An ordinance to repeal a portion of
Ordinance No. 63 of 1976 requiring traffic on White Avenue to stop for traffic on
Pomeroy Drive and to create and establish a 3-way stop intersection at the intersection of
Pomeroy Drive and White Avenue and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 12, 1999, 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, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Ordinance No. 6 of 1999: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with
the T. L. Amiss Water Treatment Plant discharge line, and ratifying the expenditure of
approximately $25,000 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 26, 1999, 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, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
Ordinance No. 7 of 1999: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with
the Cedar Grove 36" force main and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $200,000
and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 26, 1999, 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 adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby,
Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
8. Ordinance No. 13 of 1999: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the
repair of a brick box drainage system located under the intersection of Myrtle Street and Pierre
Avenue and authorizing the expenditure of approximately $68,000 and to otherwise provide with
respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 26, 1999, 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 adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby,
Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
The adopted Ordinances follow:
ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 62-78 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ADDING THERETO A FEE FOR PARKING AT EAST KINGS HWY. PARK DURING
MARDI GRAS PARADES 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 62-78 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is
hereby amended by adding thereto the following fees relative to parking at East Kings Highway
Park during the Mardi Gras parades:
Description Fee
Miscellaneous Fees/Charges
Mardi Gras Parking Permit Fee
(East Kings Hgwy. Park)
Renewal Fee $20.00
New Permit Fee $10.00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT IS SUB
PARAGRAPHS (a) AND (b) SECTION 10-142, SALE NEAR SCHOOL, CHURCHES, ETC.
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 Sub Paragraphs (a) and (b) Section 10-142 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Shreveport are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
Section 10-142 - Sale near school, churches, etc.
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 RESOLVED 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. 5 OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL A PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 63 OF 1976 REQUIRING
TRAFFIC ON WHITE AVENUE TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC ON POMEROY DRIVE AND TO
CREATE AND ESTABLISH A 3-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION
OF POMEROY DRIVE AND WHITE AVENUE 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 a portion of Ordinance No. 63 of 1976 is hereby repealed and the intersection of Pomeroy Drive and White Avenue is hereby created and established a 3-way stop intersection.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or
applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
T.L. AMISS WATER TREATMENT PLANT DISCHARGE LINE AND RATIFYING THE
EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $25,000 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, a 24" diameter discharge line on a high service pump in the T.L. Amiss Water Treatment Plant failed; and
WHEREAS, the failure of this 24" diameter discharge line resulted in loss of system pressure; and
WHEREAS, immediate repairs to resolve this problem and maintain the required city wide water system pressure were necessary to protect the public health and fire safety; 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 & Sewerage to repair the T.L. Amiss Water Treatment Plant discharge line is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $25,000.00 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
ORDINANCE NO. 7 OF 1999
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CEDAR GROVE 36" FORCE MAIN AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF
APPROXIMATELY $200,000 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Cedar Grove 36" sewer force main, located adjacent to the Frymaster Corporation parking lot and adjacent to Spring Lake Apartment parking lot, failed; and
WHEREAS, the failure of this 36" sewer force main resulted in a significant sewage spill; and
WHEREAS, immediate repairs to the Cedar Grove 36" sewer force main were necessary to protect the public health and private property; 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 & Sewerage to repair the Cedar Grove force main is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $200,000.00 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
*Mayor Hightower: We do have one resolution we need to add to the agenda. Motion by Councilman Shyne to suspend the rules to add a resolution to add a resolution to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody to add Resolution No. 22 of 1999 to the agenda.
Motion by Councilman Huckaby to add Resolution No. 23 of 1999 to the agenda, seconded by
Councilman Burrell; motion unanimously approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following legislation remained tabled:
1. Ordinance No. 210 of 1998: To repeal Sec. 10-143, relative to sale for consumption
prohibited at places where gasoline or motor fuel is sold. (D/Serio) (Tabled on Jan. 11)
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 Nov. 24)
3. 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)
4. Liquor and Beer permit: Lo-Mart, 4450 Sport Blanchard Hwy. [Tabled on Jan. 11 for 90 days
(April 11, 1999)]
NEW BUSINESS: None.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES: None.
Councilman Burrell: Yesterday I said that we may give you an update on the Y2K situation here in the city of Shreveport that was given by the Executive Assistant to the Mayor who actually gave us an update on Audit and Finance Committee, but we will probably reserve that report until next Council meeting.
The second item to report is our end-of-the-year completion of internal audit log that we have.
And I would like to at this time, to read these titles into the record. These are the audits that
we've completed over the past year: Audit of the:
Shreveport Area Transit System (Sportran); Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR)
- Westside Tennis Center Operations -- Tennis Operations; Department of Fleet Services,
Maintenance Division; Review of the Onward Program Agreement; Special Report -- Mayor's
Office --- Review of SSP Consulting, Inc., Contract Performance; Special Report -- Department
of Finance Travel Agency Review; Ground Lease dated March 10, 1993 between the City and the
Riverboat Casino; Special Report -- Personnel Department Review of Job Descriptions, Class
Specifications, and Salary Grades; Mayor's Office Executive Branch; Mayor's Office
Administrative Office; Annual Follow-up on the December 31, 1997, External Audit
Management Letter; Fire Department Administrative Division; Metropolitan Planning
Commission; 1997 Annual Follow-up.
I would like to commend our Audit Department as well as you, Mr. Chairman and Ms. Spigener--we been together now about five years on these audits and we've been able to clean up a back log that has been there for some time. And I would like to commend ya'll for helping us do this, being the Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee and again, we thank you. I think you got a clean slate, Mr. Mayor at this time, so you can go forward with your work. Mayor Hightower: Thank you sir.
Chairman Stewart: Having had the pleasure of working with Mr. Burrell during this period of
time, as well as some prior experience in the prior Administration of this particular committee
and also Ms. Spigener. There is certainly congratulations from the Chair on behalf of the
Council as well as the Administration, not speaking for them, but knowing that they are
interested in addressing these issues for the City as a whole. Mr. Burrell and Ms. Spigener for
their work in an area that has been extremely important, but there has been people that ignore
views or really the source of amusement. The sincerity and good relations with these two
individuals and their efforts to discharge their responsibilities. You have been very business like
and always in the interest of the city of Shreveport (inaudible). Congratulate you both, sincerely.
CLERK'S REPORT:
Letters of Appeal:
BAC-1-99, MARK L. MCDOWELL, 235 Wall St., variance in the hours of operation in a
B-3 District; lounge operating until 2:00 a.m. (B/Stewart) (not to be considered prior to
Feb. 9)
Councilman Stewart: This has occurred in my district. I have spoken to Mr. Kirkland about it,
there is additional information that they have sent me and I will discuss with him. I would call
this to you attention because the position, as I understand it Mr. Kirkland, was a vote from the
Metropolitan Planning Commission or the Board of Appeal, which one was it, sir? Mr.
Kirkland: Zoning Board of Appeal. Chairman Stewart: Zoning Board of Appeals reflects a
reversal of the prior decision of the ZBA two years ago. At this point, I'm inclined to follow
their guidance as I've did in the past. Should you receive additional information from anybody,
I'd be happy to embrace it. And my commitment in 1991 to the ZBA and MPC was to follow
their instruction and the last one (inaudible) I see no (inaudible) at this time, but I would reserve
the right, subject to hearing from the appellant.
ZONING APPEAL: C-1-99, THE YORKSHIRE LTD. PARTNERSHIP, North side of
Hearne Ave., 300' east of Forum Dr. from I-1 to R-3, 84-unit apartment development.
(A/Huckaby) (not to be considered prior to Feb. 9)
Stock Exchange Alcoholic Beverage Permit Hearing: Mr. Thompson: The Council has
scheduled for tomorrow at 4:00 an alcoholic beverage permit hearing. We've been
working with the person who has been charged with a civil offense in that case and with
the police and with the City Attorney's office. We believe that we have a resolution of
that matter, it is in Mr. Shyne's district. It is the Stock Exchange case. We would
recommend to the Council that you would postpone the meeting that has been scheduled
for tomorrow and we will, we think that we have a resolution that the Council can agree
to. We will get copies of that to Council members and if the majority agrees that it can be
done at a Council meeting without the need for a special meeting tomorrow at 4:00. So,
our recommendation would be we would postpone the meeting . Chairman Stewart:
Would it be appropriate for Mr. Shyne's motion to reflect, postponement until a future
day or a specific date? Mr. Thompson: I don't think that, that would be necessary. Just
to postpone it, I think would be sufficient in this case.
Motion by Councilman Shyne to postpone, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and
Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, on motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
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, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Serio. 1.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Regular Meeting adjourned at
4:30 p.m.
/s/JOHN DAVID STEWART, CHAIRMAN
/s/ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL