City Council Minutes May 26, 1998

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

MAY 26, 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, May 26, 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, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Green. 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Hightower for approval of the minutes of the Administrative Conference of May 11, 1998 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1998. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Green. 7. Absent: None.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. Mr. Collins: The Mayor is out of the city on business; he does not have any communication today.

Councilman Green: I have one. I would like to pause just for a moment and recognize the W-K group, with Mr. James K. Elrod who is the President. Certainly, they've given a whole lot to our city when other companies have moved out and set their headquarters in other places. W-K decided to stay and make a difference and step up to the bat. They provided our city with so many different things as to fire trucks, EMS units, I could just go on and on and certainly, the Bible tells us to give honor to whom honor is due and certainly they are due some honor. And the head president is here, Mr. Elrod, would you come up and have words of expressions and would like to just present you and your entire staff and all of the employees just a token to say thank you.

Mr. Elrod: I'd like to thank the City Council for this very kind gesture and recognition. However, I would be remiss if I did not point out the fact that this recognition should be shared by everyone who works at one of the Willis-Knighton hospital clinics. I would like to recognize some of my staff that are here today, I won't identify all of them--Willis-Knighton folks would you stand, I would appreciate it---one of the best health care teams in the country. It has been said that the best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. Willis-Knighton has one of the best health care teams in the world, and I acknowledge their efforts and I accept this recognition on their behalf. We at W-K believe the scripture, ". . . For whom much is given, much is required." The Lord has blessed Willis-Knighton beyond measure, growing up from a single 60-bed hospital into a 10 hospital system with over 1,400 beds in our 6 home hospitals, and over 3,400 employees making us the largest non-governmental employer north of Baton Rouge. In keep the spirit of previous quoted scripture, our Board of Trustees, a group of eleven of the most unsung heros in our city, voted a number of years ago to tie the net profit or net income of our system so that we might improve the health and well-being of all persons regardless of their ability to pay. We are doing that through our hospitals and clinics throughout northwest Louisiana and southwest Arkansas. We've learned many things from this service, but one thing that continues to ring true is that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself, because no one can have a really perfect day without helping someone who will never be able to repay them; enough about W-K and a little about our city and its future.

Councilman Green has mentioned the fact that Willis-Knighton stayed in Shreveport and stayed in the neighborhood that it is in during the hard times of the 1980's. Willis-Knighton has placed its future somewhat in the hands of the City and the City Council and the City Council has done a good job. Willis Knighton has undertaken construction projects in excess of $225 million dollars since 1986. Because we have been and we continue to have faith in the future of our great city, I want to thank the Mayor and you City Council members for your willingness to provide the necessary infrastructure upon which all of us can build for a health and prosperous future.

But in closing, I would like to leave you with a couple of thoughts. First of all, remember when two people in business or government always agree, one of them is probably unnecessary. So it is not always bad that everyone doesn't agree with everyone else on every subject, however, difference of opinion are acceptable as long as they are voiced in an acceptable manner. And the second is one that a challenge for all of us for the future, it is from a thought of Franklin D. Roosevelt: The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today, and I hope that you have no doubts about how great the city of Shreveport is. And I thank you very much for this recognition on behalf of the employees and staff of W-K also.

Councilman Green: Also, we have a letter from the Mayor who was not able to be with us, he is out of town on business. Mr. Collins: Jim, I think with your leadership and Board of Director's leadership, Willis-Knighton really is what corporate citizenship is all about. Ya'll do it by providing excellent service, by providing jobs in the community but not only that, by giving back to the community. And your spirit of cooperation as a corporate entity is outstanding and I think the Mayor would have said that if he'd been here. I want to read a letter to you, if you don't mind that he left.

"Dear Jim:

I'm sorry that I'm out of the city on business today and unable to attend the reception for you hosted by Council Chairman James Green, prior to our Council meeting. However, I want to take this opportunity to thank you and Willis-Knighton for your many contributions to the City of Shreveport. Without partners such as yourselves, we would not be able to move forward with many of our educational initiatives and crime prevention programs.

Please accept my thanks also for the substantial investment Willis Knighton has made in our community and jobs that you've created. Your contributions to the future growth and posterity of our city is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, /s/Robert "Bo" Williams, Mayor"

Councilman Green: Also we have a resolution (see text of resolution in numerical order of Resolutions, Resolution No. 89 of 1998.)

Councilman Green: Mr. Burrell's district bumps mine, so, I'm going to ask that he would join me at the podium as we present you with this plaque. Councilman Burrell: It doesn't just bump, it splits W-K down the middle. The plaque reads: Presented to James Elrod for exercising leadership and skill in orchestrating Willis-Knighton's phenomenal growth and Willis Knighton's generosity to the citizens of Shreveport by the Shreveport City Council, James Green, Chairman, May 1998, presented by your's truly, Roy Burrell.

Councilman Serio: Just to keep the record straight, I've got a whole W-K in my district, not only half.

Councilman Spigener: If we'd like to get into that, so does south Shreveport.

Councilman Burrell: I'm trying to get Mr. Elrod to build more buildings on my side of the line that splits the existing institution so that we won't have to claim them all the time; I can get some claiming in. Also on behalf of the Queensborough Neighborhood Association, Willis-Knighton has been such a supporting institution for our group over in that area. It has done a number of things in terms of assisting us in needs that developments.

Councilman Hightower: Jim, on behalf of the whole City Council certainly we do appreciate what you've been able to do actually over the last seven years that I've been down here, I think every single year you've come forward and donated something and every time it has been something that was sorely needed at the time that the budget couldn't afford at the time; so, I appreciate the fact that you stepped up to the plate. I will put this little bug in your ear though, I don't even have a half in my district. So, if you are looking for some place. I feel a little left out, I didn't realize that until today.

Councilman Green: Thank you very kindly, and keep up the good work.

The Chairman declared the public hearing open: ANNEXATION: Tag No. 98-01: Tract located between the center line of the Red River of 1998 and the center line of the Red River of 1839 and adjacent to Section 30, (T18N-R13W), Bossier Parish, Louisiana and called for a presentation from the Administration.

Mr. Jerry Jones: As you can see from the ordinance that is before you, this is basically an annexation of the downtown riverfront. As a type of explanation, in doing our research over the last couple of years over what the Red River has done over the last 100 years, we recognized that there was some question as to whether the city had every formally annexed this downtown riverfront area. One of the arguments that argue in favor of that annexation that we have in fact affected it, but given the results of an annexation down in that area, we felt like it was important that the city come forward and formerly prepare the document and present it to you as it has been done today. And as you know, the Hollywood Casino project expects to be beginning construction sometimes this fall. And as you also know, whether that area sits within the city limits of City of Shreveport is very important from the standpoint of boarding fees. So, what we have done, was presented you an ordinance that annexes an area from the original city limits of the city of Shreveport back in 1839 to the center part of the river. Again, we feel like this has been done over the years, but I don't want to give any attorneys across the river any arguments that it might not be annexed so, this is kind of belt and suspenders act that we feel like the safest thing to do; I'd be happy to entertain any question.

The Chairman called for persons to speak in favor of the proposed annexation; no one came forward to be heard. The Chairman called for persons to speak in opposition to the proposed annexation; no one came forward to be heard and the public hearing was closed.

Confirmation of Board Appointments. Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Hightower for confirmation of Mr. Thomas J. Epperson, DDA. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio for confirmation of Mr. R. W. Rademacher, Airport Authority (reappointment). Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Hightower for confirmation of Mr. Huey L. Taylor, Electrical Board. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Burrell for confirmation of Mr. Lloyd Thompson, Electrical Board. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Mr. Collins: I would like to ask you to suspend the rules to add an ordinance and a resolution, please. Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Green to suspend the rules of procedure to add legislation. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Mr. Collins: The resolution is: "Expressing support for the provision of funds to the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority for the promotion and production of a scrimmage at Independence Stadium between the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, and otherwise providing with respect thereto." And the ordinance is: " An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto." and those funds are the funds to fund this scrimmage; the amount is $250,000. And let me share if you will just a second a little bit about this. To bring this event to the City will cost about $750,000 when you include in-kind services associated with it. There is a local business partnership that has agreed to participate in the project to the tune of $500,000, leaving $250,000 for the city to participate in. And the revenues received from it, we will split those proportionally as they come back in between the city and the local sponsorship, the business sponsorship. The Mayor thinks it is a good opportunity for the city, it is exciting that we do not have to take all of the risk associated with it because we have some business partners who have agreed to participate; so, that is why we are asking today that you take action. Of course, you can't take action on the ordinance but you can on the resolution and the ordinance will come at the next meeting, and there will be an official announcement made. But there is a commitment from the Dallas Cowboys to do this event here.

Councilman Burrell: Mr. Collins, do you have any anticipated--what you anticipate revenue or projected revenues that we will (inaudible)? Mr. Collins: Well, up front we think there is a possibility that we will be able to break even on it, that we could, the revenue could be as high as $750,000. Again, it is an estimate, and a guess, a guesstimate if you will, I do not have anything (inaudible) but the strong feeling that there is strong following of the Dallas Cowboys in this area as well as the New Orleans Saints. And our experience with the LSU here in the Independence Bowl, we feel like this will be as equally successful.

Councilman Burrell: Is that, you said $750,000 of revenue, is that also include the financial impact of it? Mr. Collins: No, not at all. All this is ticket sales, primarily. We are looking at recovering at best, while I think that the financial impact on the City will be much greater. We just don't know how many people will travel and stay overnight for this event. But we do think that it will be a good event. It will be televised in six states, five states. So it will be an event that will get some recognition for the city.

Councilman Burrell: Do we have anyone that can make those projections or (inaudible) resulting in the same or result in saying that you have an entity that will give us a little better feel of what kind of effect it might have on us so that we can sell it. Mr. Collins: Well, I think we have one of the business partners here today, who might want to speak to that and answer and Rick Holland, is the Promoter for this; so, both of them or either one of them could speak to that, I think we could probably do it if they could.

Mr. Holland: That is correct. The local investor group is a group of individuals that I represents both legally and am a part of. Also Mr. Holland as well as an individual from Dallas that was able to facilitate getting us to the table with the Cowboys. As far as the revenues that can be generated, that is going to be based upon the number of tickets that can be sold. We believe and we've got locals and the public investors that believe that both the city and the investor group will be able to breakeven and each, as such, make a profit. Now, the breakeven point is about 26,000 tickets to be sold and that is where we think the breakeven point is. We also believe that we can get more people to the stadium than that.

Mr. Thompson: The Convention and Tourist Bureau might be able to get Mr. Burrell some additional information on what the impact. Councilman Burrell: I would feel more comfortable myself if we have some additional (inaudible).

Mr. Holland: Regarding the economic impact in addition to having the Saints and the Cowboys here just eight months after we have the LSU and Notre Dame here to the City of Shreveport, the Saints will be spending the night here and if they are booked in the local hotel in the City of Shreveport for a minimum of $120 a night. We believe as an investor group, that we will be able to attract people from Longview and Alexandria and Monroe and El Dorado and Texarkana in that radius, many of which will be coming to spend the night. It is on a Tuesday night during the summer, but also with it being during the summer, we don't have to contend with school and things of that nature; so, I believe that it will be people from surrounding areas to come and spend the night in addition to the Saints.

Councilman Serio: What price tickets do we (inaudible)? Mr. Holland: The tickets will range from $15 to $35 dollars depending on where you were seating. It will be much the same as the ticket prices to the Independence Bowl with the chair backs being $35, the benches $25, the southend zone is $15. Councilman Serio: We realized some pretty good with the Independence Bowl as far as the getting the corporate sponsors, the corporate tickets, the corporate groups. Are you going after them as well? Mr. Holland: Hey, we will be going after that, more, the Independence Bowl is their corporate sponsors will have less of a return on in-kind basis, than what we will be doing. We will be looking at the corporate entities to buy tickets in the form of sponsorships rather than donate money or get a few tickets. We are looking to the corporate community to buy the tickets that will benefit the city and the investors.

Councilman Serio: Which states will this be shown on? Mr. Holland: It is going to be on Fox Southwest, which is the Dallas Cowboys' t.v. network and in addition to those states, anybody that has a satellite dish or DSS or a Primestar, that ought to be able to tune in to worldwide, so it will be over the Fox Southwest Cable network and then any satellites.

Mr. Antee: That includes Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Councilman Green: I think I could be a Cowboys fan for a day.

Mr. Holland: We would like to thank the Council, each one of you and it also the Mayor and his staff for making this happen. A lot of things had to move and a lot of work had to be done and everybody worked cooperative with a common goal of getting them here. And so we would like to thank Wendell, the Mayor and his staff and each of you as a Council members.

Mr. Antee: I would just like to add one comment from the Cowboys, you know Jerry Jones looking at this, said that he is very exciting about an opportunity to come into our community in a match-up against the Saints. So, I think it will excite our city as well as exciting the two teams that will be coming.

Councilman Burrell: Jerry, you said that. Mr. Holland: There is another Jerry Jones.

Mr. Collins: Ken, I thought that you would tell them about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; I left that for you. Mr. Holland: The Cowboys Cheerleaders will be arriving at 9:30 that morning and will be in town and participate in the half-time activities. They will also be around town doing different promotional things too.

Councilman Hightower: Ken, first of all want to thank you and Rick, especially I think you were the originator of the deal and certainly thank Wendell and the Mayor's Office for putting this togther. I think this is what we talked about all along and I think it is a good example of public-private partnerships that bring quality-of-life type of events to the city, it is something that, I wish Cedric was still sitting here---no offense, to Bobby Joe by any means, but I know that this is something that he wanted so bad and worked and worked and worked on it, now it is finally coming to fruition thanks to your contacts outside of the city. I thinks that is what it takes to (inaudible) to the city of Shreveport.

Mr. Holland: Keith, I was the '96 Chairman of the Independence Bowl and of course, Ken was last year. We all know what a great event we have and one of the problems that we have (inaudible) with the parishes, is which situation of our stadium, we all know about. So, I started thinking last summer what can we do to help bring an additional events that we would book in the Independence Bowl, something earlier in the year that could justify spending some significant amount of the money and improve our stadium. And I said, well, I'll start at the top, what would be the greatest event that we have in our city, Cowboys and the Saints. You know, everywhere we looked it did look like it was happening through the efforts of a lot of people and it has happened, and hopefully this will carry through that will convince another segment of our voters and our community here, that how important that stadium is.

Councilman Hightower: I think it is a great statement to say that somebody out in the community that doesn't have an elected position or official title with the city, to put something together like that and come to City Hall and be able to put a partnership together that is hopefully is going to be a real positive deal for the city this summer, so thank you for all your work.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Cooper to add the resolution and ordinance to the agenda. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 91 of 1998: A resolution accepting the bid of The Times and selecting The Times the official journal for the City of Shreveport for the period commencing July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio to add the resolution to the agenda. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Stewart to Introduce the Ordinances on the Consent Agenda to lay over until the June 9, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 90 of 1998: An ordinance to create and establish a no through truck route on Amelia Avenue between Lotus Lane and Mansfield Road (U.S. 171) and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 91 of 1998: An ordinance to repeal a portion of Ordinance No. 68 of 1966 pertaining to the inclusion of a parking meter zone for the northwest side of Highland Avenue in the 1000 block and to repeal Ordinance No. 64 of 1950 pertaining to inclusion of a parking meter zone on the southeast side of Highland Avenue in the 1000 block and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 92 of 1998: An ordinance to create and establish a yield intersection at the intersection of Chickasaw Trail and Indian Trail, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Stewart: As a matter of record, No. 91 proposes to favorable offer introduction, you see it describes Highland Avenue. And the critical part of this is the fact that it really is designed to benefit and aid the hospital that has relocated where the old Highland Hospital was. So, we are not making an effort to give anybody a free shot or in any way impose upon the neighbors. This has been a reversion of that area and this, they indicate will facilitate their day-to-day operations significantly.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

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

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 87 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF THE BARNWELL CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RECEPTION HONORING SICKLE CELL VOLUNTEERS ON MAY 15, 1998 AND TO OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the National Association for Sickle Cell Disease Northwest Louisiana Chapter volunteers countless hours raising funds for research and treatment of sickle cell anemia; and

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WHEREAS, the local Sickle Cell organization will sponsor a reception honoring its volunteers on May 15, 1998, at the Barnwell Center; and

WHEREAS, City of Shreveport desires to waive the building rental fees connected with the reception.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that all building rental fees defined in Section 26-123 ($150 for Patio weekend rental rate) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances for the use of the Barnwell Center by National Association for Sickle Cell Disease Northwest Louisiana Chapter on May 15, 1998 in connection with a reception honoring its volunteers and the provisions of Section 26-123 and 124 are waived in their entirety.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 88 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF THE USE OF 40 TABLES, 200 CHAIRS AND A STAGE TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY REUNION COMMITTEE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Family Reunion Committee has requested the use of 40 tables, 200 chairs and a stage for use during the Law Enforcement Family Reunion Picnic to be held on May 30, 1998; and

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Family Reunion Picnic is an annual event that brings together officers and their families from the various law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, the interaction between the law enforcement officers of the various agencies will foster and promote better communication, coordination and sharing of ideas and information between the agencies which serve a public benefit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation is authorized to donate the use of 40 tables, 200 chairs and a stage to the Law Enforcement Family Reunion Committee for use during its annual picnic on May 30, 1998.

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

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 76 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A DEDICATED UTILITY SERVITUDE IN LOT 71 OF THE CHASEWOOD SUBDIVISION, 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 the northeasterly 3.50 feet of an 8.50 foot-wide dedicated utility servitude located on Lot 71 of the Chasewood Subdivision in the SW/4 of Section 10 (T16N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby closed and abandoned.

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

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

applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 77 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE RETAINED SERVITUDES IN THE CLOSED AND ABANDONED ALLEYWAY RUNNING FROM COTY STREET TO CENTENARY BOULEVARD AND LYING BETWEEN STONER AVENUE AND EGAN STREET, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 70 of 1994 as recorded in Book 2973, Page 197, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish closed and abandoned the 20-foot wide dedicated alley running from Coty Street to Centenary Boulevard and lying between Stoner Avenue and Egan Street in the NE/4 of Section 6 (17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and utility servitudes were retained in the east 140.00 feet thereof of this closed and abandoned alleyway; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received by the City engineering office for the City to close and abandon the west 50.00 feet of the east 140.00 foot-wide utility servitude in the closed alley; and

WHEREAS, the Office of The City Engineer has no objections to this request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the west 50.00 feet of the east 140.00 feet of the retained utility servitudes in the alleyway previously closed and abandoned by Ordinance No. 70 of 1994 and as described above, and as shown on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, are themselves hereby closed and abandoned.

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

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.

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 78 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOUISIANA AVENUE AND COTTON STREET AND TO OTHERWISE

PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN COOPER

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Cotton Street is hereby created and established a stop intersection, Louisiana Avenue shall stop for Cotton Street.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 79 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF MCNEILL STREET AND COTTON STREET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN COOPER

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the intersection of McNeill Street and Cotton Street is hereby created and established a stop intersection, McNeill Street shall stop for Cotton Street.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 80 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTHBROOK DRIVE AND WRENWOOD BOULEVARD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN SERIO

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the intersection of Northbrook Drive and Wrenwood Boulevard is hereby created and established a stop intersection, Northbrook Drive shall stop for Wrenwood Boulevard.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 81 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A YIELD INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF KELLIWOOD DRIVE AND LONG LAKE DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN SERIO

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the intersection of Kelliwood Drive and Long Lake Drive is hereby created and established a yield intersection, Kelliwood Drive shall yield to Long Lake Drive.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 82 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A YIELD INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF INDIAN TRAIL AND APACHE TRAIL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN COOPER

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the intersection of Indian Trail and Apache Trail is hereby created and established a yield intersection, Indian Trail shall yield to Apache Trail.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A YIELD INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF INDIAN TRAIL AND MOHAWK TRAIL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN COOPER

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the intersection of Indian Trail and Mohawk Trail is hereby created and established a yield intersection, Indian Trail shall yield to Mohawk Trail.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

The Council considered the Regular Agenda legislation.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 80 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Red River Waterway Commission whereby the City of Shreveport will transfer its fee simple interest to a portion of property along the Red River for the construction of a public recreation site, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 89 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK JAMES K. ELROD, PRESIDENT OF WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND FOR WILLIS KNIGHTON'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF SHREVEPORT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN GREEN

WHEREAS, James K. Elrod, as President of Willis-Knighton Medical Center (W/K) has exercised leadership and skill in orchestrating W/K's phenomenal growth and W/K's generosity to the citizens of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, because of the leadership of James K. Elrod, and W/K's resulting prosperity and philanthropic creed, W/K has made significant contributions to the citizens of Shreveport for many years. Some examples of those contributions are:

In 1989, W/K funded minority/police management training after the "Cedar Grove riots."

In 1991, 1992 and 1993 W/K donated Jet Skis for Fire Department Water Rescue.

In 1992, W/K donated $250,000 to the Police Department for equipment and vehicles.

In 1994, W/K's staff collected funds ($40,456) to replace equipment funds in the police budget that had diverted for Hepatitis B Vaccinations.

In 1995, W/K purchased five fully equipped police vehicles.

In 1996, W/K contributed $80,000 to fund a new volunteer "Reserve/Auxiliary Police" program for Shreveport.

In 1996, W/K purchased two police cars for Community Oriented Policing.

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In 1997, W/K donated $93,375 to purchase cardiac monitor/defibrillators and three UHF hospital radios for the Fire Department.

In 1998, W/K hosted graduation exercises for the Fire Academy class.

In 1998, W/K donated a medic unit to the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission to be used by the City of Shreveport at the new fire station (#20) that will service the port.

In 1998, W/K funded Project Neighbor Health which provides free community programs including Anti-Drug/Gang Programs, Life Skills Training, Mentoring Programs, Nutritional Counseling and Police Community Forums.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it recognizes and thanks James K. Elrod, President, of Willis-Knighton Medical Center for his leadership and contributions to the citizens of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council recognizes and thanks James K. Elrod for leading W/K's phenomenal growth in the health care industry and for W/K's climb to the top of the corporate ladder in the Ark-La-Tex.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals and one original shall be presented Mr. James K. Elrod and an original shall be filed in perpetuity in the Office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.

/s/James Edward Green

City Council Chairman

/s/Bobby Joe Cooper, Council District A /s/John David Stewart, Council District B

/s/Keith Hightower, Council District C /s/Philip Serio, Council District D

/s/Pat Spigener, Council District E /s/Roy Allen Burrell, Council District G

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

RESOLUTION NO. 90 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDS TO THE SHREVEPORT REGIONAL SPORTS AUTHORITY FOR THE PROMOTION AND PRODUCTION OF A SCRIMMAGE AT INDEPENDENCE STADIUM BETWEEN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DALLAS COWBOYS AND NEW ORLEANS SAINTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority is a non-profit public benefit corporation formed to promote Shreveport as a site for high profile national and international sporting events and to develop and support existing sporting events and organizations in the Shreveport area;

WHEREAS, the National Football League team, Dallas Cowboys, has expressed a significant interest in playing the New Orleans Saints football team in a scrimmage at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 11, 1998;

WHEREAS, the cost of bringing the scrimmage to Shreveport is $550,000, payable to the Dallas Cowboys Community Foundation, a promoter's fee of $55,000, and all related expenses;

WHEREAS, private investors have agreed to underwrite the majority of said fees and expenses, and the Sports Authority has agreed to participate in said expenses;

WHEREAS, the Sports Authority requires additional funds to meet its responsibilities in this area;

WHEREAS, the production of the scrimmage between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints football teams will be aired over a five-state region on the Dallas Cowboys television network and the event will bring considerable attention to the area and further promote the area as one of the regional centers for athletic events; and

WHEREAS, the proposed event will provide a great opportunity for the citizens of the City of Shreveport to attend and experience a National Football League event and will, therefore, increase the quality of life in the City;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Council officially expresses its support for the proposed scrimmage between the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints teams at the Independence Stadium in Shreveport on August 11, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council supports making the sum of $250,000 available to the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority to meet its obligations in bringing this event to the City of Shreveport at Independence Stadium.

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: Councilman Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 91 of 1998: A resolution accepting the bid of The Times and selecting The Times the official journal for the City of Shreveport for the period commencing July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Ordinance No. 93 of 1998: An ordinance amending Sections 50-133 and 90-306 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to reserved parking spaces for the handicapped and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 94 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending Section 106-678, by adding "crematory" to the list of uses permitted by right in the B-3, Community Business Districts and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 95 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending and reenacting the section of the supplementary use regulations regarding projecting architectural features and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 96 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the south side of Greenwood Road, 600 feet west of the Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A (SPI-2), Residence-Agriculture (Industrial Park Overlay) District to B-3 (SPI-2), Community Business (Industrial Park Overlay) District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 97 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the south side of the Industrial Loop, 1,200 feet west of Walker Road, 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.

Ordinance No. 98 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

Ordinance No. 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 Hightower to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 66 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the lease of certain city-owned property to Cargill Park BMX, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 28, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Hightower seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 84 of 1998: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport -- A tract of land located between the centerline of the Red River of 1998 and the centerline of the Red River of 1839 in and adjacent to Section 30 (T18N-R13W), Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 12, 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 Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.

Councilman Serio: I'm not quite sure I understand the postponement on this one? Mr. Thompson: You might want to inquire from the City Attorney as to whether this is going to cause any problems. Mr. Jones: We are simply needing to move forward with the annexation. As you know, we are preparing the final lease documents with Hollywood. It would be good if we go ahead and get this out of the way but, if you need to postponement, obviously I'd be happy to meet with you Mr. Cooper and work with you on that. If there is a need to postpone it, we can work with you, but it would be helpful if we go ahead with positive action; however, you want to do it. Councilman Cooper: I wanted to be more knowledgeable of it, is why I didn't want to (audible). No one has met with me or talked with me or nothing.

Councilman Serio: Where are we on the contract with Hollywood? Mr. Jones: We had submitted the document to them and we are waiting their response to that. We submitted the lease documents to them; we are waiting a response. They are having to circulate to those three partners, and then circulate through the sets of lawyers.

Councilman Serio: This is one of the hold-ups on the contract? Mr. Jones: No, this is something we need before we pass on that document, we are going to need to have this in place. Councilman Serio: How long before you are going to have it before us? Mr. Jones: I had hoped to have had it last week, but had not given it to you, so I think it is imminent. We are expecting action before the Gaming Board at its meeting in mid-June, so I believe at least we'll the document ready to present to the Council by then.

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

Ordinance No. 85 of 1998 by Councilman Cooper: An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages at private clubs and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 12, 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 Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 86 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 12, 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 for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Under Revenue - Fund Balance is increased $324,700 from Permits and Inspection.

Under Appropriations - Permits and Inspection, Personal Services is increased $47,500. Materials and Supplies is increased $4,400 and Improvements and Equipment is increased $217,900.

In Code Enforcement, Improvements and Equipment is increased $54,900.

In Administration, Public Services; Shreveport Bossier Service Connection is established at $20,000 and Center for Families is established at $37,500.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Burrell: On this particular ordinance, I am hearing a lot about zoning improvements through Zoning, legislation about Ordinance 86, are we increasing funding for that Department (remainder of question inaudible). Mr. Collins: Yes. Councilman Burrell: And we are adding stuff and we are upgrading computer equipment. Do we have an expansion of services in there? Mr. Collins: I've got Mr. Dumars present, he can answer the question for you. Mr. Dumars: I didn't hear the question.

Councilman Burrell: I was just hearing the increase in the budget, and I was wondering are we having an improved or increasing of services within our Zoning, Code Enforcement Department, the Code Enforcement area or if (inaudible)? Mr. Dumars: The budget will fund, in Code Enforcement some trucks that we replaced that is costing us a major sum. In the other areas, it is Permits and Inspections. As the resolution said, its to bring up to date all of the computers over there so that they will toggle the GIS system, once it is on line. A lot of the systems over there are just old. We haven't had anything done in many years. Councilman Burrell: So, this is just basically an upgrade, not necessarily an increase in several services between department then? Mr. Dumars: Well it will enable us to provide better services. It will improve services, definitely.

Councilman Burrell: Okay, and you are not increasing the number of trucks, we are just replacing? Mr. Dumars: No, replacing.

Ordinance No. 87 of 1998: An ordinance levying a tax of seven and ninety-nine one-hundredths (7 and 99/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City Shreveport as defined by Act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the purposes as set forth herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 12, 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, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

Ordinance No. 88 of 1998: An ordinance levying various taxes totaling twenty-one and nine one hundredths (21 and 09/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 1998, in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 12, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

Ordinance No. 89 of 1998: An ordinance levying a tax of thirty and fifty-four one-hundredths (30 and 54/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 1998 for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 12, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener seconded by Councilman Hightower adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

The adopted Ordinances as amended follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 66 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO CARGILL PARK BMX, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Cargill Park BMX, Inc., (hereinafter BMX) currently operates the Cargill Park BMX motocross track at Cargill Park; and

WHEREAS, BMX has operated the motocross facility at Cargill Park for the past several years; and

WHEREAS, City and BMX wish to continue BMX's operation of the motocross activities at Cargill Park; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to enter into a three (3) year lease with Cargill Park BMX, Inc., to provide bicycle motocross racing at City's Cargill Park; and

WHEREAS, LSA-R.S. 33:4712.2 authorizes the City of Shreveport to enter into such contracts for purposes which benefit the public; and

WHEREAS, R.S. 33:4712 provides that such leases or rights of use shall be authorized by ordinance adopted by the governing authority and that notice of this ordinance shall be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart; and

WHEREAS, the lease agreement contemplates payment to the City in the amount of FIFTY AND NO/100 ($50.00) DOLLARS per month payable by the tenth day of each month during the term of the lease; and

WHEREAS, the services to be provided by BMX at Cargill Park will provide a benefit to the citizens of the city.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute a lease with Cargill Park BMX, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft hereof which was filed for public inspection with the original of this ordinance in the office of the Clerk of Council on April 28, 1998.

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.

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 85 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PRIVATE CLUBS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Cooper

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Section 10-181(a) of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 10-181. Same--Bona fide private clubs.

(a) A bona fide private club, as defined in this section, shall be permitted to sell and serve alcoholic beverages on Sunday but only between the hours of 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight, unless otherwise permitted to do so under Section 10-177. Such a bona fide private club shall also be permitted to be open and to permit the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages, but shall not sell alcoholic beverages, between the hours of 12:00 noon Sunday and 2:00 a.m. Monday. Such a bona fide private club, however, may serve only the types of alcoholic beverages that it is licensed to serve at other times.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 86 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHER-WISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 4.18 of the City Charter of the City of Shreveport requires the adoption of a comprehensive operating budget for the fiscal year 1998; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has available in fiscal year 1998 certain federal funds granted to the City as the recipient under the terms of the Jobs Training Partnership Act; and

WHEREAS, the expenditure of these funds is limited by federal law and the Code of Federal Regulations to certain specific purposes; and

WHEREAS, proper financial reporting and control of these federal funds including but not necessarily limited to Community Development Block Grant Funds requires that they be appropriated separately from General Fund revenues and expenditures; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development is by ordinance given the responsibility for the administration of the City's federally funded employment and training programs including but not necessarily limited to Community Development Block Grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal session convened, that:

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

Community Development - Administration

Estimated Available Fund Balance 1/1/98 8,200

Sales Tax Program Income 18,700

CDBG Program Income 1,298,200

Transfer from General Fund 1,783,800

Workforce Development Entitlements 5,291,300

SUBTOTAL 8,400,200

Community Services

CDBG Entitlement 7,468,800

HOME Entitlement 4,134,200

HOPE Entitlement 154,900

Federal Emergency Shelter 154,200

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State Emergency Shelter 114,500

HOME Program Income 302,900

Rental Rehab Income 148,200

SHMA Program Income 54,900

HOPE Program Income 2,600

Private Donations 410,700

Rental Rehabilitation 40,100

Brownfield 139,900

Lead Base Paint Education 1,142,300

Lead Base Paint Grant 0

Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program 2,200,000

Welfare to Work 527,100

SUBTOTAL 16,995,300

Permits and Inspections & Code Enforcement

External Service Charges 1,088,500

SUBTOTAL 1,088,500

TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 26,484,000

Appropriations - The funds set forth in the following classes of expenditures and projects are hereby appropriated out of the Community Development Special Revenue Fund receipts for the year 1998:

Administration

Personal Services 878,200

Materials and Supplies 33,600

Contractual Services 54,600

Other Charges 3,000

Improvements and Equipment 17,000

Indirect Cost 365,200

Transfer to Capital 300,000

Transfer to Fleet Services 75,300

Subtotal 1,726,900

Emergency Shelter Grants

Federal - ESG 154,200

State - ESG 114,500

Subtotal 268,700

Public Facility and Improvements

Swepco Park Shelter 800

Bilberry Park Furniture 12,500

Hollywood Heights Park 8,300

Andrew Currie Park 7,400

Zeke Street Park 34,100

Greenwood Acres Park 3,500

Shreveport Green 2,400

Community Support Bridges 125,000

The Wells 75,000

Subtotal 269,000

Public Services

Providence House 35,000

Philadelphia Center 9,000

Salvation Army Boys/Girls Club 23,400

Caddo Council on Aging 122,900

Volunteers of America 75,000

Morningstar Baptist Church 87,900

Boy Scouts of America 25,000

SPAR Hoops for Hope 6,400

Summer Cultural Arts/Recreation 85,700

St. Catherine Community Center 23,000

Shreveport-Bossier Service Connection 20,000

Center for Families 37,500

Subtotal 493,300

Total - Administration 2,757,900

Community Services

Personal Services 907,800

Materials and Supplies 35,400

Contractual Services 71,600

Other Charges 10,800

Improvements and Equipment 55,500

Subtotal 1,081,100

Programs

Loan Program 580,700

Business Development Projects 2,500

Loan Program (Sales Tax) 18,700

Professional Service Sales Tax 5,700

Subtotal 607,600

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JTPA Program IIA

Personal Services 147,400

Materials and Supplies 1,500

Contractual Services 755,900

Other Charges 51,100

Improvements and Equipment 13,500

Subtotal 969,400

JTPA Program IIB

Personal Services 444,900

Materials and Supplies 2,100

Contractual Services 253,000

Subtotal 700,000

JTPA Program IIC

Personal Services 39,000

Materials and Supplies 4,000

Contractual Services 361,600

Improvements & Equipment 10,000

Subtotal 414,600

5% JTPA Program

Personal Services 0

Materials and Supplies 0

Contractual Services 0

Other Charges 7,900

Improvements and Equipment 0

Subtotal 7,900

8% JTPA Program

Contractual Services 102,900

Subtotal 102,900

Dislocated Workers - Title III

Personal Services 2,300

Materials and Supplies 8,600

Contractual Services 823,500

Other Charges 43,700

Improvements and Equipments 40,000

Subtotal 918,100

LAJET Program

Personal Services 345,500

Materials and Supplies 19,100

Contractual Services 446,900

Other Charges 75,300

Improvements and Equipment 99,700

Subtotal 986,500

Older Worker

Personal Services 43,000

Materials and Supplies 2,600

Contractual Services 142,500

Other Charges 3,900

Subtotal 192,000

Welfare to Work

Personal Services 90,000

Material And Supplies 1,000

Contractual Services 436,100

Subtotal 527,100

JTPA Program Brownfield

Personal Services 118,600

Materials and Supplies 1,100

Contractual Services 20,200

Subtotal 139,900

Lead Base Paint Program

Personal Services 141,200

Materials and Supplies 20,800

Contractual Services 44,200

Other Charges 1,002,700

Improvements & Equipment 46,600

Subtotal 1,255,500

Housing Projects

Paint Your Heart Out - Private 16,800

Paint Your Heart Out - Federal 414,300

Purchase Rehab 2,289,800

Shreveport Home Ownership 3,625,800

CHDO - Community Housing Dev. Org 271,700

CDBG Program Income 717,500

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HOME Program Income 302,900

SHMA Program Income 54,900

HOPE III Program Income 2,600

Rental Rehab Program Income 148,200

SHMA Planning & Promotions 82,000

SHMA Housing - Private Donations 311,900

Neighborhood Revitalization 705,600

Rental Rehabilitation 40,100

Hope III Entitlement 154,900

Rental Housing Development Loan Program 1,200,000

Housing Demolition 180,600

Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program 2,200,000

Wheel Chair Ramp 75,000

Leadbase Paint Education 0

Repayment (Sec 108) 336,000

Downpayment Assistance 25,000

Creole Cabin 50,000

Subtotal 13,205,300

One Stop Shop

Personal services 1,500

Materials and Supplies 3,000

Contractual Services 7,500

Improvements and Equipment 52,200

Subtotal 64,200

Total Community Services 21,172,100

Permits and Inspections

Personal Services 829,800

Materials and Supplies 38,600

Contractual Services 34,300

Improvements and Equipment 219,700

Subtotal 862,600

Codes Enforcement

Personal Services 798,800

Materials and Supplies 51,800

Contractual Services 421,600

Other Charges 335,900

Improvements and Equipment 138,200

Subtotal 1,691,400

TOTAL 26,484,000

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Ordinance No. 134 of 1997 are hereby reenacted.

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

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 87 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX OF SEVEN AND NINETY-NINE ONE-HUNDREDTHS (7 AND 99/100THS) MILLS PER DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AS DEFINED BY ACT 554 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSES AS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that:

An ad valorem tax of Seven and Ninety-nine One-hundredths (7 and 99/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District, as defined by Act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the year 1998, and to be expended by the Downtown Development Authority for administration, operational expenses, capital improvements, project expenses or the retirement of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, all in accordance with the results of a special election held April 29, 1995 and this shall be full authority to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish to extend said tax on the assessment rolls of the City of Shreveport for the year 1998.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Director of Finance, Ex-Officio Tax Collector of the City of Shreveport, be and she is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to cause said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, to be spread upon the tax roll of the City of Shreveport for the year 1998, to collect said ad valorem taxes for and on behalf of said City, according to law, and to place the same to the credit of the funds described hereinabove as provided for and authorized by the special election held on April 29, 1995. The taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council shall provide a certified copy of this ordinance to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish immediately after its final passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor.

CONTINUED - ORDINANCE NO. 87 OF 1998

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

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 88 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE LEVYING VARIOUS TAXES TOTALING TWENTY ONE AND NINE ONE HUNDREDTHS (21 AND 09/100THS) MILLS PER DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE YEAR 1998 IN THE AMOUNTS AND FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due and legal session convened, that:

An ad valorem tax of Twelve and Thirty-Two One Hundredths (12 and 32/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998; for the purpose of general operating expenses of the general fund.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Zero One Hundredths (1 and 00/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998; for the purpose of operating and supplying recreational facilities and appurtenances and maintaining the same, title to which shall be in the public, in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Seventy-Six One Hundredths (1 and 76/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998; for the purpose of providing revenues sufficient to enable the City of Shreveport to provide a three-platoon system in the Police Department, now in effect in the City of Shreveport in accordance with Act 323 of the Legislature of Louisiana for the year 1936.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Thirty-Three One Hundredths (1 and 33/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998; for the purpose of improving, repairing, and maintaining the streets of the City of Shreveport, title to which shall be in the public, in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Thirty-Three One Hundredths (1 and 33/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998; for the purpose of continuing the salary and wage schedule of City employees, in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of One and Thirty-Three One Hundredths (1 and 33/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998; for the purpose of police and fire personnel and allowance for uniforms and equipment for said departments in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an ad valorem tax of Two and Two One Hundredths (2 and 02/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation with the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998; for the purpose of providing funds for the City's portion of pensions, employee life insurance and hospitalization plan for City employees in accordance with the results of a special election held July 19, 1997.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be full authority to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish to extend said taxes on the assessment rolls of the City of Shreveport for the year 1998.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Director of Finance, Ex Officio Tax collector of the City of Shreveport, be and she is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to cause said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, to be spread upon the tax roll of the city of Shreveport for the year 1998, to collect said ad valorem taxes for and on behalf of said City, according to law, and to place the same to the credit of the funds described hereinabove as authorized by law. The taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance and the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 89 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX OF THIRTY AND FIFTY-FOUR ONE HUNDREDTHS (30 AND 54/100THS) MILLS PER DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE YEAR 1998 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that:

An ad valorem tax of Thirty and Fifty-four One Hundredths (30 and 54/100ths) mills per dollar of assessed valuation be and the same is hereby levied on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, for the year 1998, for the purpose of paying the principal and interest on the outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Shreveport, and creating a reasonable reserve for the payment of such principal and interest as the same respectively become due and payable, and this shall be full authority to the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish and the Tax Assessor of Bossier Parish to extend said tax on the assessment rolls of the City of Shreveport for the year 1998.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Director of Finance, Ex Officio Tax Collector of the City of Shreveport, be and she is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to cause said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, to be spread upon the tax roll of the City of Shreveport for the year 1998, to collect said ad valorem taxes for and on behalf of said City, according to law, and to place the same to the credit of the funds described hereinabove as authorized by law. The taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance and the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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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:

BAC-41-98, LA PLAYHOUSE, INC., 2007 Portland, Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in B-3 District, lounge operating to 2 a.m.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, to postpone the application until the June 9, 1998, meeting, seconded by Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

BAC-57-98, BAMBOO LOUNGE, 4601 North Market Street, Special Exception Use and Variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District, lounge operating to 2:00 a.m.

Motion by Councilman Cooper, to deny the application, seconded by Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

3. Election of City Council Officers: Chairman and Vice Chairman.

Councilman Cooper: I would like to ask if you would accept the term which I normally would accept, allowing me a little more time to observe. They way you handle these meetings in such a fantastic way, getting us in and out of here, I love that. And to show that I love that, I am going to allow you to take the term that I normally would take as Chairman. Councilman Green: Thank you Mr. Cooper, would you make that in the form of a motion.

Motion by Councilman Cooper that Chairman Green be Chairman again and go ahead and serve me term, seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Green: Thank you for that Mr. Cooper, and also I'd just like to say to members of this Council, certainly I appreciate you all and really it seem as though I've done something extraordinary, but I really owe all of the thanks to you all because you all stepped up to the plate to make things happen this different. I'd just like to thank God for you all and certainly, you all have really outdone yourselves since I've been the Chairman. Certainly I would like to say that I will try to keep on doing the job that you all allow me to do and certainly, I appreciate your prayers and your pushing; may God bless all of you.

Councilman Hightower: Don't go crazy, Its the banner.

Councilman Spigener: Will we continue to have the banner, Mr. Chairman? Councilman Green: Yes ma'am. Councilman Spigener: That's what doing it.

Councilman Stewart: Nah, I want a tee-shirt. I want a tee-shirt. Mr. Chairman I appreciate what you've done and I say this sincerely, you and I talked earlier today. It has allowed us all to focus on the business of the community, rather than emotional issues or issues that are really not constructive, and I mean that sincerely from the bottom of my heart. On a lighter note, I do appreciate your commitment and since it is 11 minutes to 4:00, and it appears that we will adjourn at 3:30 is that right, as long as you are Chairman? Councilman Green: Yes. Councilman Stewart: Each and every time? Councilman Green: Yes. Councilman Stewart: Thank you very much.

Councilman Burrell: I would like to say, as long as you get us in and out, but at least we will be discussing the business before the Council and I highly recommend that (inaudible). Councilman Green: Yes, Mr. Burrell. Did you know that we had already vote? Councilman Burrell: Yeah.

2. Motion by Councilman Green nominated Councilman Hightower to remain as the Vice-Chairman of the Council, seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Hightower: Thank you very much for the nomination. I appreciate all of the support and lets get through this last six months, and with your leadership, I know that we will do it with grace.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT.

Letters of Appeal:

1. ZONING APPEAL: C-28-98, VALERIE SVOLOS TAYLOR AND SCOTT TAYLOR, 3133 & 3137 Industrial Loop, from R-1D to R-3, multi-family residential development (apartments). (E/Spigener)(not to be considered prior to 6-9)

BAC-51-98, CHARLES WILLIAM JUSTICE, JR., 4149 Baltimore, variance in the front yard setback and in the off-street parking requirement in an R-1D District, residence. (B/Stewart) ((not to be considered prior to 6-9)

BAC-54-98, AMY COBB HENDRIX AND LARRY G. COBB, 502 East Kings Hwy., restaurant operating on a 24-hour basis. (B/Stewart) (not to be considered prior to 6-9)

Councilman Stewart: I'd like to make a comment for the record on BAC-51-98. I've not had an opportunity to review this yet with Mr. Kirkland or the members of his staff, but I do have the impression that the entire neighborhood with the exception of the person who has filed the appeal who owns the vacant lot next door, who is in favor of this issue. And I've not yet talked with Mr. Weiner, but I do have a letter and look forward to that. Certainly everybody's interest needs to be respected and addressed here, but absent any significant change, I'll be prepared to recommend what the MPC and the ZBA have felt which is comfortable for the neighborhood. I have requested any difference in opinion from the neighborhood organization that will (inaudible) that area of South Highland, the Fairfield area, I certainly await that. But having the sense of the measure, I felt that it was important for the record for everyone to know that; thank you very much.

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

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Hightower, that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned by 3:55 p.m.

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL