City Council Minutes March 24, 1998

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

MARCH 24, 1998

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman James Green at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart(arrived at 3:10) Serio, Spigener, and Green. 5. Absent: Councilman Hightower and Burrell who were out of town on business. 2.

Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper for approval of the minutes of the Administrative Conference of March 9, 1998; the Regular Meeting of March 10, 1998; the Special Meeting of March 13, 1998, and the Agenda as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 4. Absent: Councilman Stewart, Hightower and Burrell. 3.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. Mayor Williams: I do have Chief Prator today to make a presentation of the Crime Statistics for 1997. Chief Prator: I'll be brief. The Mayor had ask that I come and kind of update you on crime statistics and how things are going in Shreveport. It is always, well it is not always my pleasure to do that, its my pleasure to do that this particular time. If you'll open your book, I'll walk you through rather quickly and then let you take time to study it and ask any questions in the weeks to come. I think you'll find this a good reference document.

The Table of Contents there begins and talks about the first press release shown in 1997, a reduction in crime. We had a total of 14% reduction in crime from the year before, in 1996. You'll see in a few minutes when we get to the back of the book that that's more significant than it even sounds when you begin to compare the 10 year comparisons; that's on the Mayor's news release that was issued on January 13. The next page is, At a Glance. There is really five areas that I think are extremely significant. 1. The City's homicide rate was at the lowest its been since 1988 and that to me is significant. We are making some progress in the way that we handle crime in Shreveport and the way that things are accomplished. It is not just say, as I'll say often, it is not just Police Department function to fight crime it is an entire community and I think the community is responding, but I also owe a big thanks to the folks in the back of the room and my commanders and police officers on the street in the job that they are doing. Also, as a note, so far as March 24, 1998, that we have had a total of four homicides in Shreveport although we would prefer it to be zero homicides. The last three years, '95, '96, and '97 which '97 was a low year for homicides, we've had fourteen at this time of the year, each year. This year we had four; so, we are ten less homicides right now than we've ever been, and so there is some good things that are happening. 2. Robberies were at their lowest rate since 1985. 3. Burglaries were at their second lowest rate since 1978, which is significant. 4. Thefts are at a 6-year low and 5. Drug arrests are at a 10-year high. If you'll look at the next page Tab 2, you will see that we've gone the extra step because the camp was very curious about how crime was doing and boundaries, with our areas and our districts, are not congruent to the Council's Districts, but we've tried to show you exactly from that page and the next page which was an overlay and the third page, kind of a way that you can figure out where the areas are as comparative districts as compared to your particular Council district. I think you'll find this helpful as we go into the future.

If you will look at Tab 3, that the break down and the pages behind that talk about the different districts and how we did in '97. I think that you will see that that's interesting to you also and tell you more about the crime picture in Shreveport.

Tab 4 begins something that I began doing in 1991 because I keep up, very little bit with the stock market, but I do keep up with it and see trends. And our most accurate trends are not when you start talking about quarterly returns or really yearly returns, but you can best, really, overview if you will look at the fluctuations in one year, two year, five years, ten years to see exactly where you need to be. I think you will find this 10-Year Comparison Report very helpful. The first page of that is, Part I crimes. If you will look at that top of the chart it says, Ten Year Comparison and the second chart at the bottom, the bar graph says, Part I Crimes. You can see there that we are not flying out of control, in fact, we are doing some good and we are coming down some. I won't go over each page of that but I will ask you to turn to Tab 5, the page in front of Tab 5. And this is something that, this is right here, a direct relation between what's going on in Shreveport to help that we are getting from the neighborhoods, the complaints we are getting, and your Police Department responding to those complaints. As you can see, since 1991 we have increased each year on our drug arrests. We are now over 1,500 and this is significant in the good that we are doing as far as the Police Department and a community. Two other things I'd like you to look at quickly. January, is the next page; that's how we are doing this year (that's on Tab 5). You can see on Tab 5, January, we were 3% down in total crime and then if you'll keep going until you look at a similar page that says, February at the top, and it shows that we are 10% down. So, not only have we had a good 1997, we are continuing to have a good 1998, the first few months look real good and if your homicide rate is any indicator, which I feel like that it is, we are really doing some good as a Police Department and as a community and we appreciate all of the help that the Council has given us. Mayor, is that all you need?

Councilman Serio: I think it is an observation, looking at the bar graphs, in particular Part I 10-year Crime Comparison and looking at the Robbery. When you go back and look into 1994, for 1989 were bad economic years. You can actually see the communication and economics in the crime rate (inaudible).

Mayor Williams: I would like to commend the Chief and his Staff. If you would Chief, just introduce your people. Chief Prator: You want me to introduce all of them? Mayor Williams: Sure. Chief Prator: Alright, won't you all stand if you work for the Police Department and why don't you, if you don't mind, introduce yourself.

Chief Prator (after the introductions): So, thank you Mr. Mayor for recognizing them and they do work awful hard. Mayor Williams: Thank you Chief and I would like to commend not only you, but all these officers, these individuals, but the officers out there in the street doing a good job on a day-to-day basis. Congratulations on a job well done. Chief Prator: Thank you.

The Chairman noted a public hearing was not scheduled and the Council addressed Confirmations and/or Appointments. (1) Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart to confirm the appointment of Mr. H. Dean Brady, Sr. to the SPAR Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2. (2) Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Serio to confirm the appointment of Dr. Leonard Barnes to the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Cooper to Introduce the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda to lay over until the April 14, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 5. Absent: Councilman Hightower and Burrell. 2. Nays: None. Absent: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 56 of 1988: A resolution authorizing the waiver of building rental fees for use of the Expo Hall in conjunction with "Portrait 2000" January 7-8, 2000 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 57 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute grant documents with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the acceptance of grant funds, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Stewart to Adopt the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 48 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEES FOR THE SHREVEPORT CONVENTION CENTER TO ALLOW ONE HUNDRED MEN OF SHREVEPORT, INC. TO HOLD ITS FUND RAISER AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN GREEN

WHEREAS, One Hundred Men of Shreveport, Inc. will hold a fund-raiser to support its Monthly Mentor Program on Friday, April 17, 1998, in the Shreveport Convention Center; and

WHEREAS, One Hundred Men of Shreveport, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, organized with a primary goal of rectifying the lack of positive male role models for Shreveport's African-American male youth by providing mentors for these young men; and

WHEREAS, the Monthly Mentor Program provides opportunities for these young men to develop good behavior and etiquette by participating with mentors in group activities such as camping, fishing, movies, bowling, baseball games and other activities young men enjoy; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fees for the use of the Shreveport Convention Center for One Hundred Men of Shreveport, Inc. for its fund-raiser to be held on April 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire building rental fees for the use of the Shreveport Convention Center by One Hundred Men of Shreveport, Inc. for its fund-raiser on Friday, April 17, 1998, is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 49 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ROOF MOUNTED AC/HEATING UNITS AND ONE (1) ELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR USE BY THE SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT'S NEW MOBILE SUPPORT VEHICLE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Section 2.02(e) grants the City the right to accept gifts, donations, bequests, or grants for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the City or related to providing for the welfare of the citizens of the City; and

WHEREAS, the Police Department desires to accept from The Court Alcohol Abuse Program, Inc., a monetary donation of $9,798.36 for the purchase of two (2) roof mounted ac/heating units and one (1) Onan electric generator for the use in the Shreveport Police Department's new mobile support vehicle; and

WHEREAS, this will involve no cost to the City of Shreveport.

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 is authorized to execute an agreement, substantially the same as the document filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on March 10, 1998 between the City of Shreveport and The Ford Motor Company accepting the donation of the $9,798.36.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City council wishes to express its appreciation, on behalf of the citizens of the City to The Ford Motor Company, for its assistance in improving the capabilities of the Shreveport Police Department.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 55 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STARLING C. GREEN, JR. AND LILLY TERESA DIGIOVANNI GREEN LOCATED AT 10605 EAST KINGS HIGHWAY TO CONNECT TO THE SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Starling C. Green, Jr. and Lilly Teresa Digiovanni Green have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Starling C. Green, Jr. and Lilly Teresa Digiovanni Green be authorized to connect the building located at 10605 East Kings Highway to the sewer system of the City of Shreveport.

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

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

ORDINANCES. None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTION NO. 41 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 O THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PRIVATE CLUBS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Cooper

WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances requires retail dealers of alcoholic beverages to close on Sundays, but contains a number of exceptions, including an exception to permit bona fide private clubs to be open and sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays; and

WHEREAS, questions have been raised whether the Code of Ordinances permits persons in private clubs to possess and consume alcoholic beverages after 12:00 midnight on Sundays; and

WHEREAS, the existing ordinances governing the consumption of alcoholic beverages at private clubs on Sundays needs 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 provisions of the Code of Ordinances are suspended under the following conditions only:

1. This resolution shall apply only to bona fide private clubs as defined in Section 10-181(d) which hold a permit issued pursuant to Section 10-181(b).

2. Sections 10-177(a), 10-179(b) and 10-181(a) are suspended to the limited extent necessary to permit the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages (but not the serving of alcoholic beverages) at such bona fide private clubs after 12:00 midnight on Sundays, until 2:30 a.m. Mondays.

3. This suspension shall be effective until April 30, 1998.

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 Cooper, seconded by Councilman Spigener for passage.

Mayor Williams: I would ask, if you would, to postpone this until the Chief has a chance to come up and make some comments on this proposed ordinance. Councilman Green: We have had a motion and a second on it at this point and time; so, Julie how do we; we've had a motion and second for passage at this particular time, the Mayor asked. . . . Mayor Williams: Lieutenant Shoemaker has some information. Lieutenant Shoemaker: As I understand it, what they are asking for is to extend their ability to have alcohol present after 12:00; they are zoned to be open until 2:00 o'clock. But the ordinance, especially on Sunday nights which is what this is about, says that can not have alcohol present after 12:00. This is a private club. It is an entirely residential neighborhood, it is the only---anything there other than a residence. And there have been some problems on the street, with people ganging up at night on the streets in front of the club.

Councilman Spigener: Is this club opened every night or is it just open on weekends or? Lieutenant Shoemaker: Its open seven nights a week. Councilman Spigener: Well then, its a private club. What kind of, well let me ask you a zoning question, what kind of zoning do you have to have for a private club? Lieutenant Shoemaker: That would be a question for Zoning. Councilman Spigener: Well, I'm sure that they have the zoning or they wouldn't be allowed to do that? Lieutenant Shoemaker: Yes ma'am, they are zoned. Councilman Spigener: So, that's really not relevant to what we are discussing.

Councilman Stewart: What club are we talking sir and the location? Lieutenant Shoemaker: American Legion. Councilman Stewart: The American Legion on. . .? Lieutenant Shoemaker: I'm not sure which hut number it is. Its the American Legion Club. Now, I never been told positively that what we are talking about, but I'm assuming Councilman Cooper might could help us with that, but I'm pretty sure that's the American Legion on Jamison.

Councilman Cooper: American Legion on Jamison in the Cooper Road area and I talked with the owners. What they indicated to me is that they will stop serving, but they wanted the people to be able to drink up what they had, and the place would continue to close, lock up and everybody gone by 2:00 o'clock. And they are just asking that, a special exception, because they have been dealth with by the officers coming by and bothering people that were leaving; so, that is what they asking and I didn't see any problem with them provided that the neighbors had no complaints or problems with. They were closing it up and everything is off the table by that time, so that is what they were asking not to sell past 12:00 or 1:00 o'clock but to be have everything taken care of for their customers. They didn't want the people after they have stopped serving to have to pour out their drinks that they have on the table before the place close. So, I don't have any problems with that.

Councilman Stewart: This is in Mr. Cooper's district, so I'm not totally familiar with the document, however, the summary says temporarily suspending on our agenda. What does it mean by "temporary". Lieutenant Shoemaker: As I understand it, now we have had some conversations and some meetings with the incoming president of the Club up there and he's indicated that he is going to approach ya'll to change the law to allow anyone, basically as I understand it or exactly how he wants to change it, he want to permanently change the law. And until he can get that done, or get ya'll to draw up all the changes or whatever, he wants it temporarily suspended so that we will not have a---write any citations.

Councilman Stewart: Is it fair to say that this legislation temporarily suspends these provisions from the one location in the City, that means one place and one business? Lieutenant Shoemaker: Well this says, . . . .Mr. Thompson: Ms. Glass drafted that. She might be able to better answer those questions. Mss. Glass: It does not apply only to one location, it applies to bona fide private clubs.

Councilman Spigener: Then as the legislation is now written, private clubs have to stop serving at 12:00, I'm assuming ? Ms. Glass: That was the City Attorney's Office interpretation was that the way the ordinance is written now, they were suppose to stop serving and allowing people to have possession on the premises at 12:00. The request was, as was just described, to allow continued possession from 12:00 o'clock to 2:00 o'clock but we have not made that distinction for any of the other types of establishments.

Councilman Spigener: So in realty, there is going to be no way to, I mean, it will actually be serving because there is no way of controlling what's served and when it is served and the consumption if any of them consume it, so actually we will be changing for this one club to serve or sell, I guess, I wouldn't know if they "sell" or not. Do they sell for profit or is it? Councilman Cooper: It is served, it is a private club and they will be serving, it is my understanding. And what their main interest was is that officers not be able to come in and pour the people's drinks out before they completed them. To my understanding, the time to stop serving is 12:00 is that right, or is it 1:00? Ms. Glass: 12:00 o'clock was our interpretation of what the ordinance is currently. Now, in other establishments on week nights, the closing time is 2:00 o'clock, but there is a special rule for Sunday and we feel that the way it reads is 12:00 o'clock.

Mr. Chairman, if I could mention one other thing, the question was asked what "temporarily" means. This is written to apply until April 30 and the idea was that that would give time for the parties and the City Attorney's Office and whoever was interested in it, to determine what changes should be made to the ordinance permanently. So we will need some direction from ya'll if you do want to change it permanently.

Mayor Williams: I would be very much opposed to this resolution change because it set a tremendous precedent because if you allow one private club to do this, then the next thing you are going to have all your commercial establishments coming in and saying, you are allowing business, clubs two hours additional time. Let us have the same time. So, I think you are opening a pandora's box if you start this. Unless that is what the Council's wants is a 24-hours, I think that is where you are headed because if you say you are going to cut off serving at 7:00 and 12:00 but allow people on the premise until 2:00, that is going to an enforcement nightmare for these people, the police. And so the law currently for a club or a private business is when 12:00 o'clock comes or when the appropriate time comes, that is the ending of the drinking and the selling. To me, the law ought to be applicable the same regardless of whether its a club or business that is out there, a commercial business. I don't see the distinction between the two.

Councilman Serio: Maybe Mr. Kirkland can help me on this. The property itself is zoned what? Is it zoned B-1, B-2, B-3? Mr. Kirkland: I'm not sure. It is not a zoning issue. Councilman Serio: Well, it is not a zoning issue but I think just for clarification, the property is B-2, normally if you can close at? Mr. Kirkland: Ten o'clock is the normal rule within 300 feet of residential. It is 12:00 midnight if it is more than 300 feet from residential. Like I say, they can apply for a variance, but 10 p.m. Us normal B-2. Councilman Serio: Alright, is this business located next to residential or is this a commercial business? Lieutenant Shoemaker: It is the only commercial establishment, if you want to call it "commercial" because it is a private club. The only commercial establishment on an entire street. There are probably houses within 30 to 40 feet of it. Councilman Serio: So, we are in a residential area? Lieutenant Shoemaker: Exactly, entirely surrounded by residential.

Councilman Spigener: I guess my major concern is, if you stop serving at 12:00, but you still allow the alcohol to be there, there is going to be no enforcement between the 12:00 and the 2:00 as far as selling is concerned. There could be no enforcement because you wouldn't know if it was sold at 1:00 instead of being drunk at 2:00. To me, there would be no enforcement of those hours; am I not seeing something that is there? Lieutenant Shoemaker: The only way that we would be able to do anything at all would be in the establishment and witness a sale. Otherwise anything they did prior to us walking in there, at 1:45 if they made a sale at 1:40, there is no way we could show that.

Mayor Williams: And what the Lieutenant just said, is what creates a lot of problems in my mind for the police and enforcement. I think, as I said earlier, a commercial business today whether their closing time is 10:00, 12:00, 2:30 or whatever that's when the sells stops and that is when the bar has to end. I think you are setting up a pandora's box here if you allow persons on the premise for two additional hours. I think that is going to be an enforcement nightmare; I would ask the Council to defeat this.

Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, and Green. 3. Nays: Councilmen Serio and Spigener. 2. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 43 OF 1998

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 lawsuit styled Leslie Turner v. City of Shreveport, Number 378,053; First Judicial District Court.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that Mark L. Hornsby, with the law firm Wiener, Weiss & Madison, 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 Mark L. Hornsby, with the law firm Wiener, Weiss & Madison, 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 February 24, 1998.

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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 47 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NUMBER 251 OF 1995, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A LOAN UNDER SECTION 108 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Resolution Number 251 of 1996 authorized, among other things, the submission of an application for a loan under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and

WHEREAS, the resolution incorrectly identified Historic Restoration Inc., (hereinafter referred to as "HRI") as a non-profit corporation; and

WHEREAS, after the adoption of Resolution Number 251 of 1996, HRI reduced the number of units to be converted in the Lee Hardware Building from 56 to 55 low income artist housing units.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Resolution Number 251 of 1996 is amended to correctly identify HRI as a for profit corporation and to reduce the number of units low income artist housing units to be converted in the Lee Hardware Building from 56 to 55.

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 Green, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 52 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 4.9 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Section 4.9 of the rules of Procedure of the City Council are hereby amended to read as follows:

4.9 Robert's Rules of Order. Any procedural matter not covered by law or these rules shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

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 passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 53 OF 1998

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF WALMART STORES, EAST, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

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

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

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 243.00 Block Group 22, in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

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

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

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

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.

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

3. To REFUND all applicable local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 24th day of March 1998 that WALMART STORES, EAST, INC. and their project EXISTING STORE OFFSET, State Application # 970551, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 54 OF 1998

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF SAGE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 236 Block Group 4 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

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

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

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

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 24th day of March 1998 that SAGE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. and their project MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSE EXPANSION, State Application # 970559, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Cooper passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS. None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 47 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 102-166, Revocation or Suspension Of Permit, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 48 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 102-170.1, Violations and Penalties, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 49 of 1998: An 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 Jackson Square Boulevard and East Kings Highway, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

4. Ordinance No. 50 of 1998: An 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 corner of Glen Oak and Dowdell, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

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

Having passed first reading on October 14, 1997, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio seconded by Councilman Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

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 Serio to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

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.

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 table the ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

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

Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

5. 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.

Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

6. 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.

Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

7. 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.

Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

8. 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.

Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

9. 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.

Having passed first reading on February 10, 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 Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

10. 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.

Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

11. 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.

Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

12. Ordinance No. 38 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease and related agreements with Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on February 24, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

13. Ordinance No. 41 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the creation of Economic Development Districts to encourage business expansion, restoration, improvement and re-development, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on March 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Substitute the attached ordinance, pages 1 and 2, for the ordinance originally Introduced.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption of the amendment. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

14. Ordinance No. 42 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 2, Division 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport to reenact Section 2-192 to provide for the appointment of a Deputy Director within the Department of Fleet Services, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on March 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

15. Ordinance No. 43 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 126 of 1997, the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating funds for capital projects, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on March 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the amendment.

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A - Building Improvements

Texas Avenue Campus Plan Phase IV Police Building (96A004) is increased by $5,000. Funding source is 1996 GOB, Prop 1.

In Program C - Street Improvements

I-49/ Norris Ferry Road Connector (96C012) is increased by $735,000. Funding source is $580,000 State of Louisiana and $155,000 Caddo Parish.

MLK Gateway (95C002) is increased by $17,000. Funding source is 1983 GOB, Prop 1.

In Program D - Drainage Improvements

Spring Lake Spillway (98D001) is established at $196,800. Funding source is $ 98,400 Private Donation and $98,400 1983 GOB, Prop. 2.

Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

16. Ordinance No. 44 of 1998: An ordinance amending Division 4 of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to riverboat gaming admission fees, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on March 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

17. Ordinance No. 45 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 Mansfield Road and Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 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 March 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, and Green. 4. Nays: None. Recusal: Councilman Spigener. 1. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

18. Ordinance No. 46 of 1998: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the Cedar Grove Force Main and ratifying the expenditure of $20,000.00 and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on March 24, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

19. Ordinance No. 51 of 1998: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in conjunction with the Boeing Company Hanger at Shreveport Regional Airport and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follow:

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.

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

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

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

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

Lot #55, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision (Zone 1), a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-046-0055-00.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Lot #56, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision (Zone 1), a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-046-0056-00.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Lot #57, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision (Zone 1), a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-046-0057-00.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Lot #58, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision (Zone 1), a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 181420-046-0058-00.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Lot #4, Leindecker Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number Tax I.D. # 171425124

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Lot 14, Block 2, Greenway Park Subdivision, a subdivision of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, bearing Assessor's geographical number 171317-132-0014, together with all improvements located thereon, known as municipal number 3728 Greenway Place. This property may not be used for vehicle storage or any other commercial purposes without approval of the Zoning Board Of Appeals.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A tract of land at 4612 Lyba St. #171417001018800 consisting of 65' west part of lots 179, 180 and 181 of Evangeline subdivision, No permanent structure may be built thereon.

Purchasers specifically understand that the above described property has been determined to prone to flooding. Purchasers further acknowledge and agree that their heirs, assigns or successor owners are prohibited from erecting any permanent structure/s on the above described property, as said property has been determined to be prone to flooding. Furthermore, purchasers and their heirs, assigns, on successor owners shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Shreveport from any losses or damages, or any action or proceeding of any nature whatsoever resulting form or caused by flooding of the property here in above described.

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

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

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 38 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AND RELATED AGREEMENTS WITH SHREVEPORT RENEWAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Louisiana R.S. 33:4712 authorizes a municipality to lease property to a private person when such property is in the opinion of the governing authority not needed for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, ("Shreveport Renewal") desires to lease certain property of the City of Shreveport located as more fully described by Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, said property is not currently needed for public purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Lease, substantially in accordance with the drafts thereof which were filed with the original copy of this ordinance in the Office of the Clerk of Council on February 24, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that notice of this proposed ordinance shall be published three times in at least fifteen (15) days, one week apart, in the Official Journal of the City of Shreveport, together with notice that the City Council proposes to take final action on this proposed ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at 3:00 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 resolution 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 are parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 41 OF 1998

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

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, an regular session convened that the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized and empowered to designate certain areas within the City as economic development districts in accordance with R. S. 47:4312 (9) thereby qualifying businesses and owner-occupied residences for limited relief from additional ad valorem taxation, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 47:3211 et. Seq., and/or Article VII, Pat II Section 21 (H) of the Louisiana Constitution, and/or other applicable Louisiana law; and after due notice, publication, and compliance in all respects with the laws applicable thereto, and after the effective date of this ordinance, the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, the original copy of this ordinance in the Office of the Clerk of Council of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT ORDAINED that the City has designated the South Line Economic Development District, and Kingston Economic Development District for the purpose of participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement. The boundaries of these designated districts, are as follows:

South Line Economic Development District - The area within the city limits of Shreveport, Louisiana bounded by Interstate 49 on the West, Louisiana Highway 3132 Inner Loop Expressway on the South, Bayou Pierre on the east, and the Union Pacific railroad (approximately 1/4 mile north of Highway 3132) on the North.

Kingston Economic Development District - The area within the city limits of Shreveport, Louisiana bounded by Louisiana Highway 526 Bert Kouns Industrial Parkway on the North, Kingston Road on the West, Melba Road on the South, and Brushy Bayou on the East.

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

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

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 42 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO REENACT SECTION 2-192 TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY DIRECTOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Section 4.20 of the City Charter gives the City Council the exclusive power to modify the organization of City government by establishing new functions or departments and assigning, reassigning or terminating functions, offices and duties established by the charter or previous Council action; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended that the position of Deputy Director of Fleet Services be established as an appointed position within the Department of Fleet Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Chapter 2, Division 6 of the Code of Ordinances be and the same is hereby amended to reenact Section 2-192 to read as follows:

Section 2-192. Deputy Director of Fleet Services

The position of Deputy Director of Fleet Services is hereby established as an appointed position within the Department of Fleet Services. Said position shall be filled upon the recommendation of the Director of Fleet Services and appointment by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 43 OF 1998

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

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

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

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

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A - Building Improvements

Texas Avenue Campus Plan Phase IV Police Building (96A004) is increased by $5,000. Funding source is 1996 GOB, Prop 1.

In Program B - Recreation Improvements

Riverfront Park Extension (96B002) is increased by $250,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop 8.

A. B. Palmer Park Community Center (96B003) is increased by $50,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 2.

Southern Hills Park Metro Center Expansion (97B001) is increased by $2,050,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 2.

David Raines Park Community Center (96B004) is increased by $2,300,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 2.

Bilberry Park Community Center, Park Imps (97B004) in increased by $1,475,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 2.

Neighborhood Park Facility Improvements (96B006) in increased by $193,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 2.

Bill Cockrell Park Ball Fields (96B007) is increased by $435,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 2.

In Program C - Street Improvements

Inner Loop Extension to Port (96C004) is increased by $3,250,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

David Raines Road Paving (96C005) is increased by $2,950,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

1996 Street Lighting (96C006) is increased by $432,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Neighborhood Street Improvements (96C009) is increased by $250,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Sidewalk Improvements (96C013) is increased by $200,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

West 87th Paving (96C018) is increased by $375,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Stoner Hill Paving (96C016) is increased by $615,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Establish a project entitled Ellerbe Road/Flourney Lucas Intersection Construction (92C006) at $1,600,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Establish a project entitled I-49/Murphy/Texas Ave. Corridor Improvements (98C001) at $150,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Establish a project entitled Union Street Paving (W. 70th to 62nd) (98C002) at $250,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Establish a project entitled Fern Avenue Extension (70th to Pierremont) (98C003) at $1,250,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Establish a project entitled Hollywood Paving (98C005) at $80,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

Establish a project entitled State Fair Grounds East Entrance (98C006) at $75,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 4.

I-49/ Norris Ferry Road Connector (96C012) is increased by $735,000. Funding source is $580,000 State of Louisiana and $155,000 Caddo Parish.

MLK Gateway (95C002) is increased by $17,000. Funding source is 1983 GOB, Prop 1.

In Program D - Drainage Improvements

Ockley Ditch Improvement (92D002) is increased by $1,600,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop 10.

Paved Drainage Ditch Repairs (96D003) is increased by $400,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 10.

Youree Drive Drainage (96D004) is increased by $1,000,000. Funding source 1998 GOB, Prop. 10.

City-Wide Drainage Projects - 1996 Bond Issue (96D005) is increased by $275,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 10.

Valleyview Ditch Design (97D003) is increased by $900,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 10.

Lambert Park Drainage (96D006) is increased by $860,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 10.

Establish a project entitled Pitch Pine Drainage (98D001) at $25,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 10.

In Program I - Fire Improvements

Fire Station Renovations (96I002) is increased by $200,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 1.

Police and Fire Academy Improvements (96I001) is increased by $860,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop. 1.

Spring Lake Spillway (98D001) is established at $196,800. Funding source is $ 98,400 Private Donation and $98,400 1983 GOB, Prop. 2.

In Program L - Transit Improvements

Sportran Maintenance Center (96L002) is increased by $650,000. Funding source is 1998 GOB, Prop 6.

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. 44 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF CHAPTER 26 THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO RIVERBOAT GAMING ADMISSION FEES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Sections 26-135 through 26-140 of the Code of Ordinances are hereby repealed.

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 45 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 MANSFIELD ROAD AND BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, 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.

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 Mansfield Road and Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District:

A tract of land located in a portion of Summer Grove Village and in the SE/4 of Section 4, T16N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the SW'ly corner of Lot 2 of Summer Grove Village, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, thence run along the E'ly R/W of Mansfield Road (US Hwy 171) the following three calls:

North 3912'0"E a distance of 463.28 feet; N6046'29"E a distance of 223.39 feet; North 3527'10"E a distance of 70 feet to the S'ly R/W of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop (LA Hwy 526);

thence run along said R/W S861'37"E a distance of 103.45 feet;

thence run S238'3"W a distance of 72.62 feet;

thence run S8623'7"W a distance of 164.33 feet;

thence run S3527'10"W a distance of 39.52 feet;

thence run S15'10"W a distance of 153.82 feet;

thence run S4849'13"E a distance of 54 feet to a point;

thence run S4110'47"W a distance of 14 feet;

thence run S4849'13"E a distance of 49.77 feet;

thence run S8613'52"W a distance of 47.16 feet;

thence run S357'14"E a distance of 113.08 feet;

thence run S868'54"W a distance of 169.90 feet;

thence run S346'8"E a distance of 194.99 feet to the N'ly R/W of Summer Grove Drive;

thence run along said R/W N7749'43"W a distance of 152.08 feet;

thence run N1243'35"E a distance of 96.29 feet to the common line between Lots 1 and 2 of said Summer Grove Village;

thence run along said line N822'14"W a distance of 185.66 feet to the POB.

Said tract containing 142273 sq. ft. or 3.2661 acres.

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 site plan submitted with any significant changes requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 46 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CEDAR GROVE FORCE MAIN AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $20,000.00 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the 36" Cedar Grove Force Main, located east of Line Avenue and just north of the Missouri and Pacific Railroad (adjacent to the Springlake Apartments) failed resulting in a significant sewerage spill; and

WHEREAS, this 36" sewer force main had to be immediately repaired to assure public health and safety; and

WHEREAS, the failed 36" force main and sewerage spill posed a threat to public health and safety, creating an emergency situation; and,

WHEREAS, it was essential to correct this problem as quickly as possible to eliminate this emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the emergency action of the Department of Water and Sewerage to repair the 36" force main is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $20,000 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 all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 51 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOEING COMPANY HANGER AT SHREVEPORT REGIONAL AIRPORT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Boeing Company leases from the Shreveport Airport Authority ("Authority") an industrial hanger located at Shreveport Regional Airport; and

WHEREAS, a thunderstorm at the site in February, 1998 did substantial damage to the roof of said hangar; and

WHEREAS, the Authority is responsible under the terms of the lease for the structure and roof of the hangar; and

WHEREAS, it is important to promptly correct this situation before damage can escalate and cause additional repairs to be necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, a public emergency is hereby declared and notice of such public emergency shall, within ten (10) days thereof, be published in the official journal of the City of Shreveport, proposing or declaring such public emergency in accordance with LSA - R. S. 38:2212 (D).

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 Resolutions 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-22-98, MARK L. MCDOWELL, 235 Wall Street; Special Exception Use and variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District, lounge operating to 2 a.m. (B/Stewart) (Note: Appealing the hours of operation)

Motion by Councilman Stewart to uphold the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Councilman Cooper.

Councilman Green: And so you are asking us to vote, how? Councilman Stewart: In favor of the motion stated to uphold the original decision of the Zoning Board of Appeal; is that correct, Mr. Kirkland.

Councilman Serio: Just for clarification, upholding the Zoning Board of Appeal will oppose this particular? Councilman Stewart: That's correct sir. For the record, Mr. Serio, on behalf of those who are present, a significant amount of time has been spent on this and I have requested of the Administration associated with this motion, for the record. As Mr. Kirkland knows, I made certain commitments to the MPC and ZBA in 1991, been consistent with three issues necessary and one of the three in order to overturn or oppose a decision and none of those are present here. It appears to be a real significant change in or data information. However in pursuit of that with Mr. Kirkland's assistance along with staff, separately, I would like to bring you to these points. There was a difference between the prior use as discussed and the current use request. It was not a full-time operation and you wish to (inaudible) and this is not a full-time. One of the private parties that (inaudible) back (inaudible). 2. In this particular instance, all of the neighbors registered opposition to this. However, these same neighbors already are (inaudible) and in fact meet with the three zonings some time in the past and as this been approved without the 2:00 a.m. an exception does fall within the realm we do (inaudible). I did request from the attorney representing the person who originally filed this appeal to come into the area. He did site one thing, Mayor Williams, and I would like Mr. Jones to address, and that is a lawsuit of Peoppa vs. The City of Shreveport we don't have to do it today. Mayor Williams: I'm sorry? Councilman Stewart: Peoppa. P-E-O-P-P-A versus the City of Shreveport is a prior lawsuit that is cited by their (inaudible) their attorney, would that be the basis in the lawsuit. The other issue is certainly encourage everybody in the neighborhood as well as the opinion, there is some middle ground to seek it. But more importantly if I can be asked (inaudible) so that there is an abundance of clarity on the record in one area and that is the opinions of "neighbors". I have information that indicates in writing, that there were other neighbors who were in fact, in favor of this however any inspections of approximately 25 neighbors, signatures on the petition none of them lived within a half of a mile of the location some lived over a mile away. My reason, Mayor Williams, for requesting Mr. Jones's assistance is to see if there is any real merit to his (inaudible) and if there, I might move for reconsideration; absent that, I would appreciate a vote. Mayor Williams: Mr. Chairman, Mr. Jones is available to address Councilman Stewart's concern. Councilman Stewart: I don't think this would be an appropriate time for Mr. Jones to address it unless he feels it is appropriate. I'd like his research, first. (Mr. Jones indicated he didn't feel it was appropriate.)

Councilman Stewart: With the pleasure of the Council, Mr. Kirkland would you like to offer a thought. Mr. Kirkland: Mr. Stewart, I think I heard you say, you might reconsider. As you know the zoning laws, do not permit reconsideration and it is specific in that regard, they have to wait 6 months; so, your decision today would be final for at least 6 months. Councilman Stewart: Thank you, sir. Mr. Kirkland: Unless Legal advises us differently.

Councilman Serio: I'm looking at too a piece of legislation, Resolution 41 that gave us a temporary suspension of Chapter 10 of the Code relative to consumption of alcoholic beverages at private clubs, which I voted against in this particular case. And I don't see a whole lot of difference between the two except in the situation No. 41, we are dealing with an area that has residential and business where, I don't think that the business is actually competes with the distance. And here we have business in a B-3 District and I think it is incumbent on us to somewhat have, stay the course, in these whenever we vote for or against a business and business development in an area. I don't understand why we have a got B-3 with residential abutting right up next to it, that. . . but I think we have to be consistent. I'm afraid we are opening a pandora's box here because it could be a certain amount of inconsistency here between these two of letting one go and opposing the other on the same day because it does show the constraints and inconsistency here against. I would hope that maybe we could work with Mr. Kirkland and maybe the Legal Department to find out why some of these particular areas of town are put in situations where we have residential butting-up to B-2, B-3; where we have liquor laws that are very (inaudible) when we do business. I'm uncomfortable with this. This one is (inaudible) than the previous one.

Councilman Stewart: I'm not in specific disagreement with Mr. Serio or anybody else's thoughts. My basis for the prior decision is no objection from any of the neighbors. There is a recommendation by the City Council representative that is concerned about private clubs. This is not a private club, we have opposition everywhere. And (inaudible) exactly where it was in Mr. Serio's thoughts but he raised, in residential areas, he raised inconsistency and I appreciate his leadership and be glad to support the resolution portion but you have to go to work there at this time; that's the basis. You have to help on. . . .

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

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 Spigener, seconded by Councilman Green. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Cooper, that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Hightower and Burrell. 2.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned by 3:50 p.m.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council