City Council Special Meeting November 24, 1998

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

NOVEMBER 24, 1998

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman James Green at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio for approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 4, 1998, the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of November 9, 1998, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1998. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Williams recognized Mayor Dement of Bossier and his CAO, members of his immediate family and special friends, prior to delivering the State of the City Address:

"STATE OF THE CITY

By Mayor Robert W. Bo Williams

November 24, 1998

It is with a great sense of accomplishment and humility that I give my final State of the City address. It has been an honor and a privilege for me to serve as Mayor of this great City for the past four years.

I would like to briefly recap some of my accomplishments. The City is significantly better off today than it was when I took office in 1994, and I feel very good about that. It has taken long hours of hard work and the cooperation and input of many to move the City forward to where it is today.

Crime is down and citizens are safer. More people are working than ever before because of thousands of new jobs, unemployment is at an all-time low, and new businesses are popping up everywhere.

Because of several initiatives instituted by my administration, our crime rate has decreased over the past four years. The initiatives included:

* The establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Detention Center.

* A Temporary Holding Facility was put in place to take criminals off the streets.

* The Prisoner Work Release Program has resulted in more jail space being available and in our City being cleaner at a savings to the taxpayer.

* The Auxiliary Police Force has proven to be a valuable asset to the Police Department, and I hope this program will be continued.

* And my administration gave the Police and Fire personnel their biggest raise in history.

City services have been improved for our citizens without a tax increase. Among the major improvements are:

* A Class 1 Rating for the Fire Department brought about by the purchase of new fire trucks, fire station renovations and a new burn building. The Water and Sewerage Department also played an important role in getting this coveted designation. This means a savings of more than $2 million for our businesses on insurance premiums, and I hope the new administration follows through on the efforts we have begun to extend these savings to homeowners.

* The Permit Department has been reorganized to make it a one-stop operation.

* Abandoned vehicles have been removed and unusable abandoned buildings torn down to improve the appearance of our neighborhoods.

* We are spending almost three times the amount of money on street overlay than when I took office. In 1997, more than 23 miles were overlayed at a cost of $2 million.

* Neighborhoods will be neater and the City will save money with once-a-week garbage pickup with a fleet of new garbage trucks. I hope the new administration will follow through on this project.

Contrary to what many may say, economic development just doesn't happen on its own. It takes a lot of effort and cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and other government entities, including our state legislators. Among some of the accomplishments of which I am most proud are:

* The $168 million Hollywood Casino and Hotel project. It took many trips to Baton Rouge and much negotiation to make this project a reality.

* The renegotiation of Harrah's lease, which will result in the construction of a hotel with casino pavilion included on the first floor. Both of these projects should be under construction early next year.

* The permanent Festival Plaza at a cost of $6.2 million is one of the accomplishments I would like to be remembered for. The first phase was completed in time for the Red River Revel, and funding is already in place for the final two phases. I hope that this facility will be completed.

* Ground was broken and construction is underway on the HRI Residential Project. This is the first residential project which will bring people downtown to live, helping the revitalization of the downtown area.

* The construction of a new airport terminal and other renovations are underway at a cost of $26 million.

* Everything is in place for the Corps of Engineers Visitors Center and Museum, which will be located next to the Sports Museum on the riverfront.

* Renovation of the Municipal Auditorium has already breathed new life back into the facility. When it is completed, we can expect to see it become a major entertainment venue.

* Land has been purchased on Cross Bayou to provide more riverfront parking. These new surface lots, along with the garage space to be provided by Hollywood and Harrah's, will significantly increase the number of parking spaces on the riverfront.

* The hiring of a consultant to plan an entertainment district will hopefully result in new residential development and entertainment establishments.

* The ground work has been laid with the Red River Waterway Commission to obtain funds for riverfront enhancements, such as a boat dock behind the Barnwell and a children's park on Cross Bayou.

* And the beginning of the process to determine the need and location of a convention center is underway with a Citizens' Committee giving input. A location has been selected by the committee in the Cross Bayou area. Now the committee will have public hearings to see if the citizens are willing to support this project, which could cost a minimum of $80 million. We are using the same approach as we did with the Bond Issue since that effort proved so successful. I hope the new administration will follow through on the convention center project.

Perhaps the accomplishment I am most proud of is the passage, with the help of a dedicated Citizens Committee, of the $105 million bond issue. This is a five-year program, and $40 million in projects remain to be completed over the next two years. I was criticized for ignoring our minority communities, but a great number of these Bond Issue projects were in the inner city and directly benefitted our minority communities. An objective review would show that my administration did a lot for our citizens who live in predominately black areas, but we never received any credit for our efforts. That is okay, because in my heart I know that we worked hard for all the citizens of our City.

Among the major projects are:

* Five new community centers to be located at A.B. Palmer Park, David Raines Park, Bilberry Park, and Ledbetter Heights and Southern Hills Park Metro Center.

* Renovations at most neighborhood parks.

* A new soccer complex at Cargill Park.

* $5 million to purchase land on Cross Bayou.

* Major streets and drainage projects.

* A new City Courts Building.

* A new Police Building and a new facade for the west side of City Hall.

The most significant feature of all of this growth and economic development is that we have been able to accomplish it all without a tax increase. Of that, I am very proud because it demonstrates sound fiscal policies and planning by my Administration. Even when we had an unexpected shortfall in revenue of nearly $5 million in 1997, we still wound up with a budget surplus of $1.3 million.

We have also made progress towards the completion of renovations and additions here at City Hall to solve space problems and upgrade the facility. A new parking lot has been completed and the mayor's and CAO's offices renovated. The contract has been signed to renovate the City Council Chambers and City Council offices.

There are still some aspects to be completed, such as the Water and Sewer Customer Service Center, and I hope the new administration will follow through on these improvements.

At the same time, we have been able to bring national and international recognition to our City through two Miss USA Pageants and the Miss Teen USA Pageant. More than 300 million people worldwide saw the Pageants televised live from Hirsch Coliseum.

And we worked with private promoters to obtain the scrimmage game between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints which was seen over a seven-state area.

Speaking of sports, the Regional Sports Authority, which I initiated, has done an outstanding job with amateur athletics, and our City has already been the site for many national amateur sporting events.

As I complete my term in office, I want to thank all of my staff for their loyalty, support and help, the many citizens who took the time to contribute to our efforts that have benefitted the City, and the City Council for its support on many initiatives that have helped to move our City forward.

I feel good that I leave the City of Shreveport a better place than when I came, and I wish the new mayor and his administration much success."

Councilman Green: Thank you Mr. Mayor, I'll also be leaving with me, if you'd like to go fishing. I don't fish, but, I really like to learn about it.

Councilman Burrell: I want to recognize one of our colleague from out of town, W. T. Winnfield, who is the Honorable Councilman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He came up, he is also the Secretary for the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus of the State, and he came up for a special reception that they gave in my honor last night. So, the President is also here and several other dignitaries from out of town also came up; so, again would like to welcome you to our Chamber.

Councilman Green: I'd simply like to say as Chairman of the Council and making ready for my departure, that I'd like to thank the Mayor and his Administration for working with us during this term. I'd like to thank all of the Council members for giving me the honor to serve as Chairman for the last year and certainly as the Bible would say where, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity and it means sisters as well, Pat, and certainly I'd like to thank you all. I'd like to thank the Council Staff who reminds me of a hidden treasure. They don't get a lot of publicity, but certainly they are doing a great job. I'd like to thank God for Mr. Thompson who has a whole world of knowledge and is respected by many. Certainly I'd like to thank all of you for the work. Also would like to thank the Department Heads for the job that you all have done since I been in office, phone calls that I've called and certainly you answered the peck and call, and I's just really like to thank you all. You all remind me with the value of a precious ornament and certainly it has been a blessing to work with all of you. Jerry, I'd like to thank you for your knowledge and for your legal advise. Also, would like to thank you for the comment that you had me to understand a long time ago when I called you a cream puff. And you told me to tell my momma that, this cream puff was going to whip my butt; so, I really appreciate that. I've learned a lot of lesson since I've been here. Certainly, it has been a pleasure, its been a great honor. Robert, I'd like to thank you for all of the meetings that you've made and certainly its been great and its going to be different. I'll probably be calling up here until I get out of the habit to check with my Cousin and with Lynette and with the entire staff, Deborah. She's not in here but I'll be calling checking with her and see if I can go on a trip. Its been great and I'd like to thank God for the opportunity. I'd like to thank the citizens of Shreveport for giving me the opportunity to have served. It has been a blessing and again, may God bless of all of you and who knows where you all will see the Mayor and I with our fishing boat and everything, getting ready to go fishing.

Councilman Cooper: I thank God for the opportunity to have an opportunity and a chance to serve as Councilman for District A for the last two years. And also, I'm grateful to the wonderful people that I had an opportunity to work with, however, I have seen a lot of things different from what they saw, but that's all in life. And nevertheless, Mr. Thompson and the Staff who have assisted us, I really thank God for them. They have given me information and knowledge where I knew not and it certainly have been a pleasure to serve as Councilman for District A and I want to thank the people of Shreveport for choosing me for the two years I did serve. This was quite an experience, quite a learning experience. I've learned a lot and we got a lot of things accomplished over that two years, and I'm hoping that Mr. Huckaby who will be the one to take over afterwards carry on some of the projects that we have starting. And I just thank God for everybody and all of those that have assisted me in assisting God's people in District A in Shreveport, I want to thank you very much and for working with the Mayor.

Councilman Hightower: I would like to take just a minute to personally tell Bo publicly, thank you for your eight years of serve to the City of Shreveport. I've enjoyed working with you. I know that when I came to you and I told you that I was going to run for Mayor, I told you that first and foremost that we'd been friends for eight years, and that no matter who won, if I won I wanted your help and if you won, I wanted to give you mine. And publicly I want to tell you, I still want that to happen. I want your input, we need you to help us move this City forward and I appreciate the job you've done for the taxpayers and the citizens of this city over the past eight years, and like I said, I appreciate having the opportunity to work with.

Also, Councilman Green, we are going to miss you. You've done a good job as the Chairman up here. I think you've been the Chairman longer than anybody has ever been the Chairman, as a matter of fact; so, I think that says something to the job that you've been able to do. Bobby Joe, for the two years that you've been up here, certainly you've done a great job in representing your constituents and I'm sure they are grateful for that. So, and to the rest of the City Council, and I look forward to your return and moving this city forward over the next four years.

Public Hearings: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the Board appointments until the November 24, 1998 3:00 o'clock meeting. Mr. Thompson: If some of these are going to be postponed, we would recommend that you take up Resolution No. 246 which amends the Council's Rules to allow for the postponement to occur, at this time, out of order if there are no objections.

Motion by Councilman Stewart to consider Resolution No. 246, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Stewart to postpone the Board appointments until the November 24, 1998 3:00 p.m. meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. The following Board Appointments were postponed: a. Shreveport Airport Authority: Dr. C. O. Simpkins. (Postponed 11-10); b. Property Standards Board of Appeals (Reappointments): Messrs. Williams T. Cawthorne and Louis Wells; c. Property Standards Board of Appeals: Mr. Ralph Kiper and Ms. Lola B. N. May; d. Property Standards Hearing Officer (Reappointment): Mr. Willie H. Arbuthnot; e. Greater S'port Human Relations Commission: Ms. Roxann Pedesclaux-Johnson and Sgt. Wayne E. Smith; f. Electrical Board: Chief Ross Montalbano; g. Electrical Board (Reappointments): Messrs. Jimmy W. Hewlett, Charles Broussard, Sr. and Gene Hicks.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION:

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

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

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 226 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS WITH THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance has authorized the City of Shreveport Police Department to apply for grant funds and accept under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the award, if approved will fund 89% of the funds requested for a one year period to purchase equipment; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport shall make application to receive an award as part of the Clinton Administration's national program to combat violent crime and to expand community policing. The Shreveport Police Department will receive a total of $380,177.00 from the United States Bureau of Justice with the City providing an eleven percent (11%) cash match. These funds will be used to purchase patrol cars and the necessary equipment to make these vehicle street ready.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it does hereby authorize the execution by Robert "Bo" W. Williams, Mayor, those grant documents necessary to apply and receive funding established within the program administered by the United States Department of Justice.

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 provision of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 227 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF BUILDING RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF EXPO HALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 1998 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES 8TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS AWARD BANQUET ON NOVEMBER 30, 1998 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has been providing support and leadership for student athletes in Shreveport for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, the FCA will sponsor its 8th Annual Founders Award Banquet featuring Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State on November 30, 1998 at Expo Hall; and

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the rental fees defined in Section 26-123 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances for the use of Expo Hall on November 30, 1998 in connection with the FCA's 8th Annual Founders Award Banquet and the provisions of Section 26-123 and 124 are hereby waived in their entirety.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution of 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 provision 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. 228 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF BUILDING RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL INDUCTION CEREMONY FOR THE SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER SPORTS MUSEUM OF CHAMPIONS ON FEBRUARY 20, 1999 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Independence Bowl Foundation sponsors the annual induction ceremony for the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Museum of Champions recognizing the athletic accomplishment of individuals from Shreveport and Bossier City; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Museum of Champions will hold its annual induction ceremony on February 29, 1999 at the Shreveport Convention Center; and

WHEREAS, City of Shreveport desires to waive the building rental fees connected with the annual induction ceremony.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the rental fees defined in Section 26-123 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances for the use of the Shreveport Convention Center on February 20, 1999 in connection with the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Museum of Champions annual induction ceremony and the provisions of Section 26-123 and 124 are hereby waived in their entirety.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 229 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND B. ALAN SUGAR FOR WATER UTILITIES SERVING SUGARLAND SUBDIVISION (QUIMPER DRIVE EXTENSION/BERT KOUNS AND MERCEDES BENZ DRIVE) AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with B. Alan Sugar, Developer substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on November 10, 1998.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 230 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND DENNY DURON D/B/A DENNY DURON EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR WATER UTILITIES SERVING EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Denny Duron D/B/A Denny Duron Evangelistic Associations, Inc. substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on NOVEMBER 10, 1998.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 231 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND J. G. THARPE, PASTOR AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST TABERNACLE FOR WATER UTILITIES SERVING MISSIONARY BAPTIST TABERNACLE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with J. G. Tharpe, Pastor and authorized representative for Missionary Baptist Tabernacle substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on NOVEMBER 10, 1998.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 232 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TOPLECOAT CORPORATION, GENERAL PARTNER WITH NEWCASTLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS SERVING NEW CASTLE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 11 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Toplecoat Corporation, General Partner with Newcastle Limited Partnership substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on NOVEMBER 10, 1998.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 233 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND BURGUNDY OAKS, LLC (LONGLEAF INVESTMENT COMPANY) FOR THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES SERVING BURGUNDY OAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, UNIT IV AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Burgundy Oaks, LLC (Longleaf Investment Company) substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on NOVEMBER 10, 1998.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 236 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE LOYOLA COLLEGE PREP ANNUAL STYLE SHOW TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 12, 1998, IN THE CALHOUN ALLEN, JR., EXPOSITION HALL AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN SERIO

WHEREAS, St. Johns - Jesuit - Loyola College Prep has been responsible for educating young people in Shreveport since 1902; and

WHEREAS, funding for many programs to educate young people comes from sources other than direct tuition; and

WHEREAS, Loyola College Prep is a non-profit parochial school, and the annual style show provides additional resources to meet the needs for educating young men and women of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for use of the Calhoun Allen, Jr., Exposition Hall by Loyola College Prep for its annual style show on November 12, 1998; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and it serves a public purpose to ratify the non-collection of these fees and to formally waive these fees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened that the building rental fee for the use of the Calhoun Allen, Jr., Exposition Hall by Loyola College Prep on November 12, 1998, is waived.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of the resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not effect 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. 237 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MICHAEL W. BATES AND SHARI P. BATES LOCATED AT 425 SOUTH HAVEN LANE TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Michael W. Bates and Shari P. Bates

be authorized to connect the building located at 425 South Haven Lane to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 238 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHARD NICHOLSON AND JWILL H. SIMMS JR. LOCATED AT 6960 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Richard Nicholson and Jwill H. Simms Jr. be authorized to connect the building located at 6960 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 239 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MYRNA ANDERSON LOCATED AT 9512 WALLACE LAKE RD. TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Myrna Anderson has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Myrna Anderson be authorized to connect the building located at 9512 Wallace Lake Rd. to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 240 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WALTER TERRY PIPES LOCATED AT 809 AERO DRIVE TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Walter Terry Pipes be authorized to connect the building located at 425 South Haven Lane to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 246 OF 1998

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the City Council Rules of Procedure are hereby amended by adding Section 1.13 to read as follows:

Section 1. Meetings

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Section 1.13 Legislation pending at end of term. Except as provided herein, any matter pending at the time of adjournment of the council at the last meeting in the current term of office of its members shall die and shall not automatically be included on the next agenda. However, any matter may be continued and placed on the next agenda by a vote of the majority of the members present and voting.

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

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

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

RESOLUTION NO. 234 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE SHREVEPORT REGIONAL SPORTS AUTHORITY, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (hereinafter referred to as "City") entered into a cooperative economic development agreement with the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority (hereinafter referred to as "Authority") on August 5, 1996, with an effective date of July 1, 1996; and

WHEREAS, the agreement was amended by Resolution No. 101 of 1998; and

WHEREAS, the Authority is a nonprofit public benefit corporation formed to promote Shreveport as a venue for high profile state, national and international sporting events and to develop and support existing sporting events and organizations in the Shreveport area; and

WHEREAS, the efforts of the Authority have provided a significant economic impact both to the City and to local businesses and merchants thereby serving a public purpose and providing a benefit to the general pubic;

WHEREAS, the parties now wish to further amend the 1996 Cooperative Economic Development Agreement in order insure the continuation of the services provided by the Sports Authority.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute an amendment to the 1996 Cooperative Endeavor agreement with the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft attached hereto and filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on November 10, 1998.

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

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 235 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A BANKING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport advertised for requests for proposals for a banking services agreement for a term beginning January 1, 1999, with an option to renew for an additional two year period; and

WHEREAS, the best proposal was submitted by Hibernia National Bank.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement for banking services between the City of Shreveport and Hibernia National Bank.

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

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

Ordinance No. 168 of 1998 by Councilman Cooper: An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding Section 2-250 to require the Police Department to report certain personnel findings and actions, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on August 11, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the November 24, 1998 3:00 p.m. meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 170 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on August 25,1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the November 24, 1998 3:00 p.m. meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 183 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the NE corner of Linwood Avenue and W 71^st Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 22, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart uphold the decision of the Board (denied) by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

4. Ordinance No. 208 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus property more particularly described as approximately 88 pressure demand regulators and 37 quick fill devices and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on October 27,1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 210 of 1998: An ordinance to repeal Section 10-143, relative to sale for consumption prohibited at places where gasoline or motor fuel is sold, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on October 27,1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the November 24, 1998 3:00 p.m. meeting. Motion approved by the following adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 215 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the NW corner of Hearne and Murray, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District with MPC Approval, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on October 27,1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance until the November 24, 1998 3:00 p.m. meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 216 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located 205 feet north of W. 70^th Street and 275 feet east of Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on October 27,1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

8. Ordinance No. 217-A of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Under Estimated Revenues - Miscellaneous is increased by $8,200.

Under Appropriations, Public Assembly and Recreation - Material & Supplies is decreased $11,000; Contractual Services is increased by $50,000; Improvements & Equipment is decreased by $50,000; Transfer to Fleet Service is increased by $11,000.

Under Appropriations, Finance - Operations - Personal Services is reduced $163,000; Contractual Services is increased by $59,800; Improvements and Equipment is increased by $100,000; Transfer to Fleet Services is increased by $3,200.

Under Appropriations, Finance - General Government - Transfer to Sportran is decreased by $400,000.

Under Appropriations, Fire - Personal Services is increased by $400,000.

Under Appropriations, City Marshall - Transfer to Fleet Service is increased by $8,200.

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

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

Ordinance No. 218 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Under Revenue, Transfer from General Fund is increased by $22,400; Transfer from Community Development is increased $12,400.

Under Appropriation, Personal Services is increased $55,000; Materials and Supplies is increased $5,800; Contractual Services is decreased by $25,000; Improvements and Equipment is decreased by $1,000.

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

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

Ordinance No. 219 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 128 of 1997, the 1998 Water and Sewer Operations Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 220 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the south side of Lakeshore Drive, 140 feet east of Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District and B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District with MPC approval, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 10, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Green adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinances, as amended follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 208 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY 88 PRESSURE DEMAND REGULATORS AND 37 QUICK FILL DEVICES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is the owner of certain property, more particularly described as approximately 88 pressure demand regulators and 37 quick fill devices; and,

WHEREAS, the property described herein is obsolete, and can no longer be used for public purposes and should, therefore, be declared surplus and excess; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is desirous of using the described property as trade-in for upgraded models, which would serve a public purpose; and,

WHEREAS, the disposition of this property is authorized by LSA-R.S. 33:4712 et seq. and the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-291 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there is no other department of city government with a need for the property to be traded in, and it is found to be surplus.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to trade-in the described surplus property.

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 216 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED 205 FEET NORTH OF W. 70TH STREET AND 275 FEET EAST OF JEWELLA AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on 205 feet north of W. 70th Street and 275 feet east of Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District:

A parcel of land located in the SW/4 of Section 22, T17N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows:

From the SW corner of Section 22, T17N, R14W, located at the intersection of Jewella Avenue and W. 70th Street, run S8958'14"E along the centerline of W. 70th Street for a distance of 815.92 feet;

Thence run N020'0"W a distance of 200.84 feet to a point being the POB of the parcel herein described;

Thence run S8958'0"W a distance of 490.29 feet to a point;

Thence run N07'0"W a distance of 2,388.37 feet to a point;

Thence run N8958'0"E a distance of 573.82 feet to a point;

Thence run S4028'47"W a distance of 141.61 feet to a point;

Thence run S020'0"E a distance of 562.07 feet to a point;

Thence run S8958'0"W a distance of 458.79 feet to a point;

Thence run S07'0"E a distance of 1,568.97 feet to a point;

Thence run S8958'14"E a distance of 464.73 feet to a point;

Thence run S0 20'0"E a distance of 149.17 feet to the POB; said parcel containing 10.11 acres, M/L.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulation:

1. Site development plan showing parking, required screening fence adjacent to residentially zoned properties, and full compliance with the Landscape Ordinance to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of permits or beginning development on any portion of the property.

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 217-A OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 4.18 of the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of a previously adopted budget; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 125 of 1997 the 1998 General Fund Budget, as amended, be further amended and reenacted as follows:

1. Estimated Receipts - The estimated fund receipts and receipts derived from the special levies for the year 1998:

Taxes and Special Assessments 91,867,800

Licenses and Permits 4,976,800

External Services Charges 7,281,500

Internal Service charges 5,266,000

Interest Earnings 258,100

Fines and Forfeits 3,209,200

Intergovernmental 1,632,900

Miscellaneous 11,447,500

Interfund Transfer 1,341,000

Prior Year Fund Balance 8,630,600

TOTAL 135,903,200

2. Appropriations - The funds set forth in the following classes of expenditures are hereby appropriated by department, out of the general fund receipts and receipts derived from the special levies described hereinabove for the year 1998:

Office of the Mayor

Personal Services 2,131,300

Materials and Supplies 71,000

Contractual Services 233,400

Other Charges 21,100

Improvements and Equipment 74,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 600

Subtotal 2,532,200

Public Assembly And Recreation

Personal Services 6,529,900

Materials and Supplies 723,900

Contractual Services 1,909,700

Other Charges 179,500

Improvements and Equipment 574,900

Transfer to Fleet Services 372,900

Subtotal 10,247,600

Finance - Operations

Personal Services 3,732,200

Materials and Supplies 276,500

Contractual Services 889,700

Other Charges 100

Improvements and Equipment 712,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 3,200

Subtotal 5,614,500

Finance - General Government

Personal Services 1,498,000

Materials and Supplies 1,100

Contractual Services 548,600

Other Charges 2,626,100

Liability Reserves 0

Operating Reserves 8,404.800

Improvements and Equipment 100,000

Transfer to Golf 100,000

Transfer to M.P.C. 759,400

Transfer to SporTran 2,808,400

Transfer to Retained Risk Fund 4,798,500

Transfer to Community Services 396,000

Transfer to Capital 976,600

Transfer to Riverfront 170,000

Transfer to Debt Service 531,100

Transfer to Fleet Services 51,900

Transfer to W & S 626,500

Transfer to Community Development 1,387,800

Subtotal 26,284,800

Police

Personal Services 24,988,700

Materials and Supplies 961,000

Contractual Services 741,400

Other Charges 58,700

Improvements and Equipment 83,800

Transfer to Police Grants 381,400

Transfer to Fleet Services 1,159,900

Subtotal 28,374,900

Fire

Personal Services 26,136,800

Materials and Supplies 681,900

Contractual Services 709,700

Other Charges 2,000

Improvements and Equipment 253,700

Subtotal 27,384,100

Public Works

Personal Services 10,180,500

Materials and Supplies 1,306,700

Contractual Services 8,704,100

Other Charges 1,000

Improvements and Equipment 10,126,200

Transfer to Fleet Services 2,047,800

Subtotal 32,366,300

City Council

Personal Services 793,800

Materials and Supplies 12,000

Contractual Services 134,400

Other Charges 0

Improvements and Equipment 45,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 1,600

Subtotal 987,600

City Courts

Personal Services 1,307,900

Materials and Supplies 37,700

Contractual Services 56,500

Other Charges 0

Improvements and Equipment 29,800

Transfer to Fleet Services 600

Subtotal 1,432,500

City Marshal

Personal Services 621,100

Materials and Supplies 30,600

Contractual Services 7,000

Other Charges 0

Improvements and Equipment 0

Transfer to Fleet Services 28,200

Subtotal 678,700

GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS - TOTAL 135,903,200

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Ordinance No. 124 of 1998 are hereby reenacted.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 218 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET FOR THE FLEET SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICE FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 4.18 of the City Charter of the City of Shreveport requires the amendment of a previously adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, the City Council by Ordinance No. 150 of 1997 created a Fleet Services Fund whose purpose is to provide funding for maintenance of the City's Fleet with the exception of Fire, Sportran, and Airport; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 1998 budget for the Fleet Services Fund in order to account for its anticipated revenues and expenditures.

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

1. Estimated Receipts - The estimated Fleet Services Fund receipts for the year 1998 are hereby established as follows:

Estimated Fund Balance as of 1/1/98 0

Miscellaneous 152,000

Sale of Scrap 300

Transfer from General Fund 3,823,200

Transfer from Water and Sewerage Fund 528,700

Transfer from MPC 4,300

Transfer from Community Development 87,700

Transfer from Retained Risk 4,000

Transfer from Airport 38,100

TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,603,500

2. Appropriation: The Funds set forth in the following class of expenditures are hereby appropriated out of the Fleet Services Fund receipts for the year 1998:

Personal Services 1,731,700

Materials & Supplies 1,258,300

Contractual Services 1,133,300

Other Charges 100

Improvements & Equipment 384,500

Notes Payable 20,600

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,603,500

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3, 4, and 5, of Ordinance No. 137 of 1997 are hereby reenacted.

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 219 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 128 OF 1997, THE 1998 WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

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

WHEREAS, the 1998 Water & Sewer Operations Budget should be amended to reflect current revenue and expenditure estimates.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 128 of 1998, the 1998 Water & Sewer Operations Budget, be amended and reenacted as follows:

l. Estimated Receipts - The estimated water and sewer receipts for the year 1998 are hereby established and adopted as follows:

Available Fund Balance

for Appropriation as of January 1, 1998 17,708,600

Water Sales 18,405,900

Sewer Charges 16,406,800

Other External Charges 83,800

Internal Service Charges 1,206,500

Interest Earnings 1,000,000

Other Income 19,500

TOTAL 54,831,100

2. Appropriations - The funds set forth in the following classes of expenditures are hereby appropriated out of the water and sewer receipts for the year 1998:

Personal Services 11,570,200

Materials & Supplies 3,263,400

Contractual Services 5,855,200

Other Charges 13,053,200

Operating Reserves 1,996,500

Improvements and Equipment 4,622,700

Transfer to Capital Projects Fund 10,239,500

Transfer to Debt Service 474,100

Transfer to General Fund 2,478,300

Transfer to Retained Risk Fund 754,500

Transfer to Fleet Services 519,800

Refund Extension Contract 3,700

TOTAL 54,831,100

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that paragraphs 3 through 6 of Ordinance No. 128 of 1997 be hereby reenacted

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

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 220 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LAKESHORE DRIVE, 140 FEET EAST OF HEARNE AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-2, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH MPC APPROVAL, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the south side of Lakeshore Drive, 140 feet east of Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District and B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District:

R-2 property:

Lot 7, Murray Park Subdivision, together with 1/2 of the adjacent abandoned alley

B-2 property:

Lots 4-6, Murray Park Subdivision, together with 1/2 of the adjacent abandoned alley on all 3 lots

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

1. Development to be in substantial accord with the revised site plan submitted on October 21, 1998, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

2. If written requests are provided by abutting property owners, the 6' wood screening fence shall be waived and a 6' cyclone fence substituted.

3. All areas used for the display of vehicles for sale shall be hard surfaced.

4. Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for usage of this portion of the site for used car sales, written documentation is required showing that the 4 lots and the adjoining car sales site have been replatted into 1 lot.

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

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

Mr. Thompson: I would remind the Council, that any matter that is not postponed will automatically fall off of the agenda, will die; so if you want anything to continue on the next agenda, you need to make a motion to postpone it.

1. Ordinance No. 46 of 1995 by Mr. Stewart: To revise the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. (Tabled on 6-13-95)

2. Ordinance No. 90 of 1995: Amending Sec. 30-92 of the Code relative to fireworks. (F/Green) (Tabled on 2-27-96)

Councilman Green: I'd ask that that be postponed.

Motion by Councilman Hightower to postpone the ordinance until the November 24, 1998 3:00 p.m. meeting, seconded by Councilman Green. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Green: I'll still have something on the agenda even after I'm gone.

3. Ordinance No. 61 of 1996: Amending the Code by adding Div.5, Art. V, Chap. 26 relative to establishing a Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. (D/Serio) (Tabled on 7-9-96)

4. Resolution No. 94 of 1997: Renaming Airport Park the "Maurice 'Blimp' Monroe Park." (F/Green) (Tabled on 5-27-97)

5. 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/Hightower) (Tabled on 11-10-98)

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT: None.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

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

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

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned sine die at 9:40 a.m.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council