City Council Minutes May 25, 1999

CC3827

5-31-99

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

MAY 25, 1999

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman John David Stewart at 3:05 p.m.,Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in the Auditorium of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road. Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio (arrived at 3:15), Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Carmody who was in Houston, Texas on educational requirement for his business. 1.

Approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of May 10, 1999 and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 11, 1999 and the Agenda as amended on May 24, 1999. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Serio and Carmody. 2.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Ms. Swaine: I would like to call attention to the press release I just put in front of you, and that's letting you know something that went out from the Mayor's Office this afternoon. The City of Shreveport has won a $500,000 EPA grant which is good news for the City; money we did not have before which we'll be able to put into a revolving loan fund for use in economic clean up and development of some Brownfields area and many of the neighborhoods that are affected are neighborhoods that you represent. Councilman Stewart: That's very nice to hear. For the public record, "45 Brownfields grants, which will be used to clean up and redevelop abandoned light industrial properties." Councilman Burrell: It also says, Vice President Al Gore awarded 45 Brownfields grants, so I think if he did, we should give him some recognition for it. Councilman Stewart: Well said. We were just listening to Ms. Swaine tell us about the $500,000 EPA grant, I'd be happy to hear any additional thoughts, you have sir. Mayor Hightower: I didn't hear the whole presentation, but that was something that we applied for. Fortunately, we were the only city in the state to receive it. It is set up in a revolving loan program, so now what we have to do is encourage businesses, obviously, to come apply for those particular loans so that they are paid back and the account keeps revolving. But, certainly it should help us clean up some questionable sites that we have around town, and we need to, as Councilman Burrell said, thank the Vice-President for that. Councilman Stewart: Who would be the appropriate City representative to contact? Mayor Hightower: Actually I think the Finance Department will handle that. Ms. Swaine: Community Development. Councilman Stewart: Mr. Larry Ferdinand in Community Development. Councilman Stewart: Mayor Hightower, there was really only the announcement by Ms. Swaine, briefly, just that the facts that we had received it, so if there is anything else you would like to share that you think is beneficial to the public, we'd certainly welcome it at this time. Mayor Hightower: I think that is pretty much it. It is for Brownfields, it is for industrial site clean up; so, anyone that has questionable property from an environmental standpoint, at least we have some money that we can loan out in a low interest loan to facilitate that clean up.

Councilman Burrell: I assume then that these Brownfields locations have been identified or just the neighborhoods where some are located are identified. Have we tied the actual locations down? Mayor Hightower: No, not the actual locations. There are target neighborhoods. Those neighborhoods are: Agurs, Allendale, Cedar Grove, Highland, Stoner Hill, Ledbetter Heights and Queensborough, but however, the government will let you go outside those particular areas, but those are the target areas. But no specific properties and we'd look for the private sector to come to us with property that they would want to develop in order to obtain those funds. Councilman Burrell: I guess my question still would be, how would they know unless they do their own testing is what we are saying, then we loan them the money?

Mayor Hightower: Right. I have one other item we did wanted to bring, we have got a special guest here today, his name is Jobie O'Quinn and some of you may have seen on the news last night, read in the newspaper over the past couple of days that he is the youngest American ever to climb Mt. Everest. He happens to be from Shreveport, his with us today. We put together a proclamation on behalf of the Mayor's Office and the City Council. His goal, I think he is 24-years old and his goal is to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents and thus far he has done five of those. The only one in North America is McKinley, but past that, you may have to bear with me. (Mayor Hightower read the proclamation.)

Councilman Shyne: Jobie, I can say that you have some, lofty goals. Mr. O'Quinn: I have my mother and my father with me today, and somebody that helped me I think probably get this, Mr. Kerry Camp and his son. I'm just thrilled to death that I was able to do this and hope that it can, I think that I've got some things working, maybe I can get a little notoriety for the city of Shreveport and the state of Louisiana; so, we'll see but I appreciate this really special honor; thank you.

Councilman Stewart: I don't think maybe is the right word, I think you've done us well; that's for sure. Councilman Shyne: At the age of 24, I think the Mayor's goal was probably to sell about 10 cars. He thought his goals were very lofty too. We are extremely of you and proud that you are one of our greatest sons in the city and in the state of Louisiana. Mr. O'Quinn: Thank you. Councilman Burrell: I too congratulate you, but since you got Kerry Camp back in the back, I'm just wondering, are you taking him up there too because I understand he get a nose bleed once he get on the house. Councilman Serio: Mr. Burrell, you have to really realize that, Mr. Camp probably wants him to put an antenna up for him so that he can have the farthest reach. Congratulations, that is incredible. Councilman Stewart: I had the pleasure, first of all, of visiting with Jamie, the fellow that went up last year (I don't remember his last name) I met in Orlando. He had written book and I asked him two questions and I'd appreciate your thoughts: 1. What's one word, in your opinion, that would describe (and this is not a test) the view from the bottom of the mountain before the climb and the view from the top when you got there? Mr. O'Quinn: It is really hard to put it into words. The view from the bottom is actually, when I was there looking up, it was very hard to imagine that physically you could get there, its so high up. But, the view from the bottom is amazing 'cause you can't believe that you are actually there and that you are that high. It is like being the wing of an airplane, on the outside. It is a great feeling, feeling of relief to have gotten there and for basically, for the two months that I was there, you wonder whether or not you are going to be able to get there and all this time and effort and money and all the worry of all your family and friends, is it going to be, is it going to come together and work out to be a successful trip and ended up for me, it did. I'm real happy that it was worth all of the effort and all the time. Councilman Stewart: That's great. We all wish you luck and if I get a chance, I got his book at the house that I gave to my son, you are welcome to read it.

Councilman Burrell: What was your motivation to go up there? I mean, there are things that you heard that people would like to achieve, but just what was your motivation? Mr. O'Quinn: Well it wasn't to be the youngest American, it just kind of happened to work out that way. Councilman Burrell: So you wasn't shooting or the Guinness Book or anything? Mr. O'Quinn: No, not really. Actually a couple of years ago I kind of was, and even though I knew that I probably would be the youngest American go into it, it just wasn't my motivation to set a record or do anything like that necessarily, it really just, Everest kind of loomed in the background for a few years. And as it became something that might become a reality, it just intrigued me and it was something that I thought that it would, I could do. After that, life gets pretty easy, I think, maybe some of the hardest parts of my life are finished at quite a young age. But, what I would like to do is just finish the rest of the 7 and just complete the goal that I set out to do, having a goal like that that takes several years to do and an enormous amount of time and effort from so many people, not just myself, to see that through to the end, that's I think my main motivation in doing Everest and in doing the other ones and hopefully to finish the last two.

Councilman Burrell: What was the average cost of your expedition, that's my last question. Mr. O'Quinn: For me, with food and oxygen and everything for that long it was about $50,000. Councilman Burrell: Gee. Mayor Hightower: Leaves you out, luckily.

Councilman Shyne: We have another guest here, Mr. LaTarrence Williams and he is from Mr. Huckaby's district. Mr. Thompson: Mr. Shyne and Mr. Huckaby wants to bring to the Council's attention and to give special recognition to Mr. LaTarrence Williams for his extraordinary performance as a high school student. Mr. Williams is 18-years of age and he is a graduate of Green Oaks High School and the Teaching Profession Magnet Program at that school. Mr. Williams graduated No. 1. in class with a 3.761 grade point average out of a possible 4.0. He has received the following scholarships: the Coca-Cola Scholarship, a Teacher's Scholarship for his good work in the Teaching Profession Magnet Program, Tuition Exemption for any state school for five years from the National Guard, and a Psi Delta Kappa Scholarship and I present to you, Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams: I go to Green Oaks, I'm from North Lakewood Estates. I'm in the National Guard, I joined last year, April 8. I went to Basic Training at Fort Banning, Georgia already for Basic Training. I graduate June 3 and I leave the next day June 4 for AIT (Advanced Individual Training) in Fort Lee, Virginia. I plan to go to college at Grambling State University, major in physical education and a minor in petroleum engineering. Also, I plan to attend ROTC at Grambling so I can graduate as a Second Lieutenant and then I may go active duty in the National Guard for two years or so. Councilman Shyne: Mr. Williams we appreciate having you down. I believe you brought, is that your auntie that came in with you? Mr. Williams: Oh, no, that is just someone I seen in the parking lot, we both was lost.

Councilman Huckaby: I would like extend my congratulations to Mr. Williams. We want you to know that District A and the city of Shreveport are very proud of you and we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Mr. Williams: Thank you.

Councilman Burrell: The same here, but I only ask that you although it is important that you look at the educational field, but you did say petroleum engineering? Mr. Williams: Yes. Councilman Burrell: Consider swapping that around and make that your major because that is an area that is very lucrative right now, if that what you are looking for. I think that you would do well in it.

Councilman Shyne: Well now Mr. Williams, you can't go wrong through if you do go into education. He's an engineer, I'm an educator. And after I look over my life and I look at the many boys and girls that I had an opportunity to touch, to my right, and maybe someone sitting out in the audience, I feel great. Money is not everything, now remember that; so, you can't go wrong by going into education.

Mr. Williams: I also want to give thanks to my teachers, my principal, Mr. Godfrey, and Ms. E. M. Farmer over the Magnet Program they are teaching at Green Oaks. Like I say, thanks to my barbers because they told me to tell them thanks; say, thanks to God that I do have a head on my should that I'm trying to use and just pray for me in the future so that I can stay on the right track. Councilman Stewart: Our prayers will be with you, good luck.

Public Hearings: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: Motion by Councilman Burrell to confirm the following appointments: Mr. Witt Caruthers to the Downtown Development Authority; Mr. Randy Snyder to the Personnel Board, and Ms. Sue Ball, SPAR Council District B Representative, seconded by Councilman Spigener and unanimously approved.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Serio for Introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinance on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to June 8, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 130 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 131 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee at the L. Calhoun Allen Jr. Exposition Hall to allow Quail Unlimited, Inc. to hold its annual banquet and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 132 of 1999: 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.

4. Resolution No. 133 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute grant documents with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the acceptance of grant funds, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Ordinance No. 75 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 178 of 1957 pertaining to prohibiting parking between the houses of 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on the north side of Milam between Pierre Avenue and the Blanchard Road and to create and establish a no parking anytime zone on the north side of the 2800 and 2900 blocks of Milam Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell for Adoption of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 96 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF THE USE OF CHAIRS TO ALLOW CADDO MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL TO REHEARSE FOR THEIR 1999 GRADUATION CEREMONY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN STEWART

WHEREAS, the Caddo Magnet High School needs to rehearse the 1999 Graduation Ceremony to be held in the Hirsch Coliseum and that facility is not available for a rehearsal prior to graduation; and

WHEREAS, Caddo Magnet High School needs to borrow four hundred chairs from the city in order to rehearse the graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 27, 1999, in the school gym; and

WHEREAS, City Code Section 26-124 provides for an educational waiver for building fee rentals in reciprocation for services and benefits provided to the city by the Caddo Parish School Board. Therefore, it is in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to donate the use of the chairs so that the graduating seniors may rehearse.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it authorizes the donation of the use of city owned chairs to Caddo Magnet High School to rehearse the 1999 graduation ceremony.

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. 97 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE CONVENTION HALL FOR THE SHREVEPORT MULTI-CULTURAL CENTER ORGANIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC AWARENESS PRESENTATION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL

WHEREAS, The Shreveport Multi-Cultural Center Organization plans to hold a public awareness presentation June 17, 1999 in the Convention Hall to give the citizens of Shreveport a glimpse of what the proposed Multi-Cultural Center will entail; and

WHEREAS, The Shreveport Multi-Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization and its purpose is to promote tourism and to educate the local public and visitors about the rich diversity and history of Shreveport-Bossier and Northwest Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, this event will be open to the public and no fee is anticipated to be charged; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall June 17, 1999 by The Shreveport Multi-Cultural Center Organization to hold its public awareness presentation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall by The Shreveport Multi-Cultural Center to hold a public awareness presentation on June 17, 1999 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 98 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF FERN AVENUE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal,

and regular session convened, that the dedication for additional right-of-way for the extension of Fern Avenue at its intersection with East 70th Street in the SE/4 of Section 19 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication for

Fern Avenue be recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof

in conflict herewith are hereby declared severable and repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 99 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P1-2 AND T1-2, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P1-2 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T1-2 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P1-2, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T1-2 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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. 100 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P1-3 AND T1-3, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P1-3 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T1-3 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P1-3, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T1-3 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 101 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P2-9 AND T2-9, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P2-9 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T2-9 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P2-9, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T2-9 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 102 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P2-10, P3-4, T2-10 AND T3-4, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel Nos: P2-10 & P3-4 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel Nos: T2-10 & T3-4 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel Nos: P2-10 & P3-4, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel Nos: T2-10 & T3-4 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 103 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P2-13 AND T2-13, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P2-13 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T2-13 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P2-13, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T2-13 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 104 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P2-19 & P2-21, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel Nos: P2-19 & P2-21 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 105 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P2-26, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P2-26 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 106 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P3-5 & T3-5, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-5 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T3-5 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P3-5, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T3-5 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 107 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P3-6 & T3-6, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-6 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T3-6 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P3-6, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T3-6 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 108 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P3-13, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-13 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 109 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P3-25, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-25 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 110 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P3-27, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-27 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 111 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P3-31 AND T3-31, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-31 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T3-31 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P3-31, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T3-31 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 112 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P4-2 & T4-2, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-2 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T4-2 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-2, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T4-2 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 113 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P4-3, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-3 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 114 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P4-5 AND T4-5, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-5 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T4-5 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-5, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T4-5 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 115 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P4-16, D4-16, AND T4-16, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-16 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire a permanent drainage servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: D4-16 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T4-16 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-16, to be acquired in fee title, Parcel No: D4-16 to be acquired as a permanent drainage servitude, and Parcel No: T4-16 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 116 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P4-17 AND T4-17, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-17 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T4-17 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-17, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T4-17 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 117 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NOS. P4-19 AND T4-19, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-19 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: T4-19 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-19, to be acquired in fee title, and Parcel No: T4-19 to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 118 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C003, PARCEL NO. P4-22, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Russell Road Paving Project, Project No: 96-C003; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-22 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-22, to be acquired in fee title.

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

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

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 81 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Twin City Salvage Pool, Inc. for a vehicle storage facility and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilman Burrell: I had requested information on this and Assistant CAO Tom Dark said that he will give it to me. When will he be back in town? Mayor Hightower: Tomorrow. Councilman Burrell: Do you all have the information, you can just fax it to me? Mayor Hightower: We'll get it to you, it will be tomorrow.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell to postpone the resolution until the June 8, 1999 meeting, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 119 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON JUNE 5, 1999 RELATIVE TO DISPENSING, SALE AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT BEVERAGES IN THE 800 BLOCK OF LOUISIANA AVENUE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN HUCKABY

WHEREAS, the Krewe of Apollo intends to sponsor a fund raising activity on June 5, 1999 in the 800 block of Louisiana Avenue between the hour of 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, a portion of the proceeds of the event are provided to non-profit charities located within the City of Shreveport or national charities with local chapter; and

WHEREAS, the use of the event proceeds by non-profit charities serve a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Krewe intends to dispense and allow the sale and consumption of low content alcoholic beverages in the public street and sidewalk during its event;

WHEREAS, certain provisions of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits the sale, consumption, dispensing or otherwise of alcoholic beverages in and on public places, including streets and sidewalks, unless specifically authorized by the city council or the zoning board of appeals; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution would allow the Krewe to dispense and sale and its patrons to purchase and consume low alcoholic content alcoholic beverages on the public sidewalk and in the public street in the 800 block of Louisiana Avenue during the event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Section 10-185 (a) is hereby suspended on June 5, 1999 in the 800 block of Louisiana Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for the Krewe of Apollo fund raiser, to allow for the dispensing, sale, and consumption of low alcoholic content beverages on a public sidewalk or street.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 120 OF 1999

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

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

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

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 243.02 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 map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

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

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program

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

jurisdiction

3. To REFUND all applicable local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the

construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 25^TH day of May 1999 that AMERICAN FREIGHTWAYS, INC. and their project SHREVEPORT CUSTOMER CENTER, State Application # 990144, 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 Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 121 OF 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF A-1 CHARTER SERVICE, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE 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 217.00 Block Group 2 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

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

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

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

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program

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

jurisdiction

3. To REFUND all applicable local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 25^TH day of May 1999 that A-1 CHARTER SERVICE, INC. and their BUYING EQUIPMENT, REMODELING FACILITY, AND HIRING, State Application # 990143, 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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 122 OF 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF LIBBEY GLASS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE 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 235.00 Block Group 1 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

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

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

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

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program

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

jurisdiction

3. To REFUND all applicable local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 25^th day of May 1999 that LIBBEY GLASS, INC. and their project SHREVEPORT 1999 CAPITAL / EXPENSE PLAN, State Application # 990166, 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

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 Shyne, seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 123 OF 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF METFAB TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 205.00 Block Group 3 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

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

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

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

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program

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

jurisdiction

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 25^th day of May 1999 that METFAB and their project METFAB, State Application # 990162, 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

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

hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 124 OF 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF IMAGESET GRAPHICS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE 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

205 .00 Block Group 2 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

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

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

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

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program

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

jurisdiction

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 25^TH day of May 1999 that IMAGESET GRAPHICS, INC. and their project PURCHASING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, State Application # 990134, 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

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

hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 125 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SHREVEPORT BROWNFIELDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has identified certain funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") that will enable the City to assess, prevent, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse sites identified as a "Brownfields sites"; and

WHEREAS, a Brownfield site is a site, or portion thereof, that has actual or perceived contamination and an active potential for redevelopment or reuse; and

WHEREAS, the redevelopment and improvement of these sites will enable the City to develop these sites for purposes which benefit the public.

NOW, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, that the Mayor is authorized to apply to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds under the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative and to execute all documents relative to the submission of the Brownfield Economic Development Initiative grant application only.

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell for passage.

Mayor Hightower: I know that last night we had a public hearing on this and entertained comments. I know that a couple of Councilmen, Burrell and Councilman Huckaby in particular, had some questions and I want to be sure everybody is comfortable with what we are doing; so, I'll turn it back over to Councilman Huckaby, but I do have Bonnie Moore and Edna Delphin here to answer any questions or if we need to go through a briefing, I'll be glad to do that, but I know that there was some discussion as to what we are obligating ourselves to in the application of these grants. I want to be sure that all the cards are on the table, and everybody knows where we are. Councilman Stewart: Would you like Ms. Moore and Ms. Delphin to join us. Councilman Huckaby: No, I want to make some comments. I think there are a lot of unanswered questions about this piece of legislation and the piece to follow. I think many of those questions could be answered by the application itself and I have requested from the Mayor, to see the applications of both pieces of legislation. It is my understanding that the deadline for these applications are three to four days after our next Council meeting and I would like to have full benefit of reviewing all of the facts, concerning the applications, therefore I would move after discussion, that these matters be postponed until the next meeting seconded by Councilman Shyne.

Mayor Hightower: Edna and Bonnie, are those due the first or when are they due? Ms. Delphin: The EDI is due on the 11^th of June; the BEDI is due on the 25^th, but as you know Mayor, I'm taking my daughter to Europe to perform on the 14^th of June, so I was trying to get both in by the 11^th and I'm actively working on both of those grants at the same time. I'll be returning on the 24^th so it would be due the day I'd get back which is like a Friday. Mayor Hightower: Okay, thank you.

Councilman Huckaby: If someone desires to move forward on the Brownfields application, I would have no objection to that one, but I would like to see a postponement on 126. I would be willing to amend my motion.

Councilman Burrell: I think there is some level of agreement on 125, at this point. And again, there are some questions on 126 and I would like to support Mr. Huckaby on his position on that.

Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 126 of 1999 A resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a grant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Shreveport Economic Development Initiative and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the resolution until the June 8, 1999, meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 127 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO WAIVE ALL BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND OTHER BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE REPAIR OF STORM DAMAGED PROPERTIES CAUSED BY SEVERE WEATHER IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ON APRIL 3, 1999 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, portions of the City of Shreveport were struck by a tornado or other severe weather on April 3, 1999 causing damage to both residential and commercial structures; and

WHEREAS, the repair of the damage caused by this severe weather will require the issuance of building, electrical, plumbing and other permits as required by the City of Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to assist the owner of these properties in their repair by waiving the building permit fee.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the May of the City of Shreveport and/or his designee is hereby authorized to waive the building, electrical, plumbing and other permit fees as required by the City of Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code for the repair of residential and commercial structures caused by the tornado or other severe weather on April 3, 1999, said structures being located in North Shreveport, in an area defined as North of Interstate 220 and located within the municipal limits of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the Shreveport City Council and shall remain in effect until July 30, 1999.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 128 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the City of Shreveport to prepare and submit a pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program for assistance for the implementation of a project (Southern Oaks Drainage Improvements) for the purpose of reduction of existing flood damages; providing for necessary documentation of said flood damages, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 129 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the City of Shreveport to prepare and submit a pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program for assistance for the implementation of a project (Mooretown Drainage Improvements) for the purpose of reduction of existing flood damages; providing for necessary documentation of said flood damages, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener for Introduction of the Resolutions to lay over until the June 8, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 76 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 77 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 78 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property generally located at the SE corner of Ford Street and Sycamore Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to R-3-E, Urban, Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District "limited to a child development center and neighborhood community center only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

4. Ordinance No. 79 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located approximately 500 feet south of E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and 180 feet east of Wrenwood Boulevard, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

5. Ordinance No. 80 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property generally located at the SE corner of Ardis Taylor Drive and Colquitt Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District and B-3, Community Business District to R-1D (PUD), Urban, One-Family Residence (Planned Unit Development) District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

6. Ordinance No. 81 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the west side of Mansfield Road, 900 feet south of W. 70^th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-3, Community Business District to I-1, Light Industry District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

7. Ordinance No. 82 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property generally located at the SW corner of Kings Hwy. and Line Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana (Tract I) from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District, and (Tract II) from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-1-E, Buffer Business "Extended Use" District, limited to the attached B-1-E uses, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

8. Ordinance No. 83 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the June 8, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 42 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NE corner of Lakeshore Drive and Glen Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-2-A, Business Park District with MPC approval, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on March 23, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance until the June 8, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

2. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 13, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne to postpone the ordinance until the June 8, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

4. Ordinance No. 60 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance amending the 1999 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund budget, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the June 8, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

5. Ordinance No. 71 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 11, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance until the June 8, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

6. Ordinance No. 73 of 1999: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the 12" gravity sewer main, located in the River Oaks Town Homes, ratifying the expenditure of approximately $325,000 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 25, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

7. Ordinance No. 74 of 1999: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the Cedar Grove 36" sewer force main, ratifying the expenditure of approximately $144,800 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 25, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Councilman Burrell: On items such as this, I don't have a problem on an emergency basis, but are we doing anything to make an assessment on our system to have some sort of planned process that we are going to use whenever we are going to expend these type of funds? Mayor Hightower: There is current an SSO contract that is out that is $2 million dollars to study the system to see what should be repaired first, so yes, there is a system in place. Unfortunately, the infrastructure is in such bad shape that we are continuously having blow-outs while the assessment is being done, and the repairs are being made as necessary, but certainly we are trying to get a program put together so we know where we have to attack to keep the pressures regulated.

Councilman Burrell: Are we still under an EPA edict, I guess, to have an upgrade on this? Mayor Hightower: I think we've satisfied EPA to this point, but I think Mike can probably answer that better. Mr. Strong: Currently on the administrative orders that came in before, where they had the fine, they have satisfied it up to this point. So, we are not under it, but we are still getting out of compliance when we have these overflows. So, EPA is still going to be looking at us every time we have an overflow, so that's why we are doing the corrective measures.

Councilman Stewart: Mr. Burrell, is there a basis with your original question for you, for members of the Council, in asking Mr. Strong to give us a brief written overview of what took place and what could have been done to have prevented this, in the future? Councilman Burrell: I'm not questioning any of this, I was just concerned as to whether or not we were approaching this situation on a planned basis because with the last Administration, we had a number of these that came up and I was hoping that we could get a handle on this so that we could have some sort of plan expenditure associated with this, rather than impromptu spending. Councilman Stewart: That's sounds reasonable.

8. Ordinance No. 84 of 1999: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the repair of a 10" sewer main at the 1900 block of Market Street and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $80,000 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 25, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

9. Ordinance No. 85 of 1999: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the repair of a 10" sewer main at the intersection of Milam Street and Edward Street and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $160,000 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 25, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

The adopted Ordinances follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 73 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE 12" GRAVITY SEWER MAIN LOCATED IN THE RIVER OAKS TOWN HOMES AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $325,000 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the 12" Gravity Sewer Main, located in the River Oaks Town Homes area along Stratmore Circle south of Carson Drive and along Carson Drive from Stratmore Circle to East Kings Highway, failed ; and

WHEREAS, the failure of this 12" gravity sewer main resulted in a significant ground subsidence in two areas; and

WHEREAS, immediate repairs to the 12" Gravity Sewer Main were necessary to protect the public health and private property; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the emergency action of the Department of Water & Sewerage to repair the 12" Gravity Sewer Main is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $325,000.00 for this purpose is hereby authorized.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that monies for this emergency repair shall come from the operating budget of the Department of Water and Sewerage.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a public emergency is hereby declared and notice of such public emergency shall, within ten days thereof, be published in the official journal of the City of Shreveport proposing or declaring such public emergency in accordance with Section 38:2212(D) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

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

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

/s/John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 74 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CEDAR GROVE 36" FORCE MAIN AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $144,800 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Cedar Grove 36" sewer force main, located adjacent to the Frymaster Corporation main shipping road, failed; and

WHEREAS, immediate repairs to the Cedar Grove 36" sewer force main were necessary to protect the public health and private property; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the emergency action of the Department of Water & Sewerage to repair the Cedar Grove force main is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $144,800.00 for this purpose is hereby authorized.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that monies for this emergency repair shall come from the operating budget of the Department of Water and Sewerage.

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

/s/John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 84 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPAIR OF A 10" SEWER MAIN AT THE 1900 BLOCK OF MARKET STREET AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $80,000 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the 10" sewer main, located in the 1900 block of Market just north of Vine Street, failed; and

WHEREAS, the failure of this 10" sewer main caused the asphalt pavement to collapse in the south bound lane, the sink hole increased in size, and traffic has been rerouted; and

WHEREAS, immediate repairs to the 10" sewer main in the 1900 block of Market Street were necessary to protect the public health and private property; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the emergency action of the Department of Water & Sewerage to repair the 10" sewer main in the 1900 block of Market Street main is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $80,000 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 all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

/s/John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 85 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPAIR OF A 10" SEWER MAIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF MILAM STREET AND EDWARDS STREET AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $160,000 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the 10" sewer main, located at the intersection of Milam Street and Edwards Street, failed; and

WHEREAS, the failure of this 10" sewer main has resulted in significant ground subsidence that has undermined one lane of Milam Street, and traffic has been rerouted; and

WHEREAS, immediate repairs to the 10" sewer main at the intersection of Milam Street and Edwards Street were necessary in order to prevent further undermining of Milam Street, to protect public health and safety and prevent further damage to public property; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the emergency action of the Department of Water & Sewerage to repair the 10" sewer main at the intersection of Milam Street and Edwards Street is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $160,000 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 all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

/s/John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70^th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)

Councilman Stewart: We have only one item left here and it is Mr. Carmody's item, Ordinance No. 211 of 1998. My discussion with him prior to his leaving the city for business purposes, indicated that he wanted this left on Unfinished Business.

NEW BUSINESS.

1. Liquor and Beer permit: Lo-Mart, 4450 Sport Blanchard Hwy. (A/Huckaby) (Deferred on May 24 until May 25)

Mr. Thompson: Unless I'm corrected by the Police Department, I believe that all of the permits have been received by Lo-Mart. They are in full compliance. Unless there is a correction, the Council can just simply dismiss this appeal and remove this item from your agenda.

Motion by Councilman Huckaby to dismiss the appeal, seconded by Councilman Burrell. Motion approved by the following vote: ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

2. Election of City Council Officers: Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: I would consider it an honor to be able to place the gentleman from District G, who is now serving as Vice-Chairman, to be the next aggressive leader and Chairman of this distinguished body: Mr. Dr. Roy Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Councilman Huckaby: I nominate Mr. Phil Serio, as Vice-Chairman of the City Council, seconded by Councilman Burrell. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Councilman Burrell: We appreciate your leadership, during the last 6 months. You have really added, always add a lot to our Council meetings being as proficient as you are, as articulate as you are, and keeping to the agenda that is at hand. I say, congratulations and thanks for the leadership. Councilman Stewart: Thank you and thanks for your support.

Councilman Serio: I want to thank Mr. Huckaby for the nomination. I appreciate the support of the Council, look forward to the next 6 months with Mr. Burrell. I know the last time he was Chairman of the Council that we moved forward very easily and had some great discussions. And also Mr. Chairman, do appreciate the job that you've done for the first 6 months of the Administration. Let you know, you did an excellent job in the transition and appreciate all of the hard work that you put forward. Councilman Stewart: Thank you Mr. Serio.

Councilman Burrell: I wanted to tell Mr. Shyne, I appreciate you campaigning for me too. He put my signs up, he put my signs up on the outside.

Mayor Hightower: Mr. Chairman, I want to thank you for the job you've done, but I am looking forward to the 1970s Rock and Roll era of Roy Burrell. Councilman Burrell: I would like to see us do some rocking and rolling and moving some things ahead. Councilman Stewart: Congratulations to both of you.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Letter of Appeal: CHRISTUS SCHUMPERT HEALTH SYSTEMS, request to close and abandon Elizabeth Ave. from Jordan St. south to a point 235' north of Margaret Place. (B/Stewart) (not to be considered prior June 8)

Councilman Stewart: This is an item that is situated in the district that I represent and we had some comments made yesterday by the architects for the Health Systems, and this is not an issue that will be subject to debate, but it is an opportunity for those on both sides to submit their comments in writing or to contact the appropriate members of the Council. I have requested all information to be produced in writing concerning statistics, circumstances, petitions and impacts. We are awaiting a third traffic study at this point that'll be a part of the consideration and I'd be happy to address any comments, personnally, not here but at my office or at my home on this matter. Is that a reasonable good assumption or statement, Ms. Glass? Ms. Glass: That is correct although you might want to clarify that when you said, it was not subject to debate, it will be subject to debate by the Council but not for comments from the public.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, on motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Councilman Carmody. 1.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

/s/John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council