On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell (arrived at 3:15). 7. Absent: None.
Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio for approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of September 21, 1998, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 1998, and the Agenda as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Burrell. 1.
Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are
Required by Law. Mayor Williams: I have a statement here that I read last Friday to the media. I
will dispense with reading it, but I would like to make it a part of the minutes (text of the
statement follows):
STATEMENT OF MAYOR ROBERT W. "BO" WILLIAMS
OCTOBER 9, 1998
I have discussed the mayor's race with a number of people. Many people have given me counsel on differing courses of action. For all of their advice, I am most appreciative.
However, in the final analysis, I must make the decision that is in the best interest of my family. My Lord and my family must take priority in this matter.
Considering what is best for my family, I am hereby conceding this mayor's race to Councilman Hightower.
I am, as of today, no longer actively campaigning for the Office of Mayor of the City of Shreveport and have started the process of closing down my campaign headquarters. I will file the appropriate paperwork with the Secretary of State prior to the November 3rd general election. In the meantime, I will continue to act in my capacity as Mayor until Councilman Hightower is sworn in as our new mayor.
I am very proud of the progress that my administration has made over the past four years. We have made Shreveport a safer city, we have improved our city services, we have not raised your taxes, and more of our citizens are working today than ever. I am also extremely proud of the 1996 bond issue we passed which will touch every area of our city for the long term. I am also very proud of the progress we have made with our downtown and riverfront.
Completion of Sci-Port, construction of the festival plaza, starting residential housing downtown, the Corp's Visitors' Center, the Cross Bayou project, a Class 1 Rating for our Fire Department and a possible new convention center are all major accomplishments of which I am very proud.
I am also very proud that we have had a scandal-free administration for the past four years.
To my many friends, supporters, campaign volunteers and workers and especially my family who worked so tirelessly on my behalf, I am indebted to you for your friendship and love and support. I also want to express my appreciation to all the many fine city employees who work hard on a day-to-day basis delivering excellent city services to our citizens. Additionally, I want to give a special thanks to the Shreveport Firefighters Association for their overwhelming vote of confidence and support over the last 4 years.
To Councilman Hightower, I wish you the best in your administration, and I urge you to do what
is best for our citizens during your term.
Councilman Green: I would like to recognize some citizens from my district, from the Mooretown section, of our city. I'd like to say thank you all for coming. At this time we would like to ask Mr. Gary Norman to come, he is going to give us a report on the tennis court and some other things out at Airport Park and throughout the district. Mr. Norman: There are about 3 projects that we've had that are kind of on-going projects that we've had going on in your district. We had one project at Doug Williams, one at Chris Hayes, and then also at Airport Park. Doug Williams: We have a picnic shelter that has been purchased and some of the footing work has been done for the shelter and we should see completion of it probably in about another week or a week and a half. We got delayed on some of these because of the Revel. The same crews were doing the work there, but we will be finishing cleaning up from it this week and we'll be back on track. Chris Hayes: We have a basketball court that we are installing to move out away from the building to make it a little safer. Completion of that should be within, a couple of weeks. Airport Park: We are working with Public Works to overlay it and work will start on it as far as demolition, taking down fences and all this, next week and we will be working from that point until we get it finished. Councilman Green: So on the tennis courts, you are going start taking the fence down next week when? Mr. Norman: Yes, sir it will start by Monday. We'll have fences coming down and the post for the net and also. . . . Councilman Green: And then once that happens, then they will redo the courts? Mr. Norman: They are going to overlay it. The only delay that we've got going on with it is working with the company that will do the final finish on the court itself which will be waterproofing the lines and all, but we are trying to get---we are having a little bit of a delay getting the pricing on it.
Mayor Williams: Mr. Dark is here with regard to Baxter Street. Councilman Green: Tom would you come up and just let the public know what we are doing on Baxter Street and how close we are to turning dirt over there. Mr. Dark: We have, actually I have information on a couple of projects in your area. Baxter Street: The contract has been bid to H & H Contracting Company which is the same company that just did Line Avenue, quite well. That contract is being routed for signature, the City Engineer told me he thought they would be about two to three weeks away from, probably about three weeks on the contract. On Wyngate, I think you asked about that as well, a citizen who had been contacting you with some driveway problems, we've made him happy today. They are removing some of the barricades to make it a little easier to get down the street, we'll only block some of the areas where we absolutely have to. All they really got left is some sidewalks and some sod and just some dressing up on that project. And on Union which is the other big street in your area that is funded from the bond program, we 've signed the design contract with Demopulos Fergerson Associates on that one, so that will be ready for next year when the money comes.
Councilman Green: So, Mr. White, tell the folk on Baxter Street that we going to turn some dirt within three weeks, if I have to get a shovel myself.
Councilman Cooper: Mr. Dark, in the MLK area, I think there are several projects that we have that is past. One is the gymnasium at the David Raines Center and also David Raines Road paving, one hundred percent funded. How are they coming along with that project? Mr. Dark: Well, the gym as Mr. Norman is still mastering, if he is still here, you can ask him that, as I appreciate it, that the road paving contract has also been awarded and they should be out there about on the same time schedule I talked Mr. Green about on Baxter but that one is bid and ready to go. Councilman Cooper: Good.
Councilman Serio: Mr. Dark, while I have you here. What has occurred with the roadway in Solo Hood? Mr. Dark: There is a request for additional funding at the Department of Community Development right now, and once they act on that, we will be able to act. As you know, there is a right-of-way problem there that we are having to find money for and as soon as that money can be found, we will be in a position to go on and go to work. But, that request has been sent to Community Development because they are the ones who provided the money for that project.
Councilman Serio: Do we intend to do (inaudible)? Mr. Dark: I'm not aware that we have, no sir. Councilman Serio: Maybe we ought to. Mr. Dark: I understand that.
Public Hearings: None.
Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION:
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Cooper to Introduce the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda to lay over
until the October 27, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and
Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 214 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
between the City of Shreveport and the Brookwood Football Association and to otherwise
provide with respect thereto.
Resolution No. 215 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal
counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Resolution No. 216 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal
counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Cooper to Adopt the Resolutions and Ordinance on the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 203 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to retain the services of outside legal counsel to represent the interest of the City of Shreveport in lawsuits involving automobile accidents with one plaintiff and one defendant, where the injuries sustained by plaintiff are not serious and do not involve a fatality.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that the law firm ABRAMS & LAFARGUE, L.L.C., Attorneys at Law, be retained for the purpose of said representation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Mmayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with the law firm, ABRAMS & LAFARGUE, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection, together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on September 22, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be paid out of the general government legal expense fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed
RESOLUTION NO. 204 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE RED RIVER ROAD RUNNERS, INC., FOR THE RIVERSIDE ROAD RACE
AND AWARDS EVENT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Red River Road Runners wishes to sponsor the annual Riverside road race and awards event in the City of Shreveport on November 7, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has co-sponsored this event in the past; and
WHEREAS, the City's continued co-sponsorship of this event will enable the Red River Road Runners to continue to provide this wholesome event to the citizens of this city; and
WHEREAS, this event provides a benefit to the public.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with the Red River Road Runners, Inc., for the Riverside road race and awards events substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on September 22, 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 applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby declared repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 205 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS
WITH THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE
OF GRANT FUNDS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has authorized the City of Shreveport to apply for grant funds under the 1998/1999 Shreveport Enforcement Project Program for the City of Shreveport Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the award, if approved this will fund the overtime for officers to provide education, enforcement of the Louisiana seatbelt, child restraint, DWI, Speeding laws, within the city limits. The grant will pay a total of $69,980 which will be broken down into four quarters. The grant requires a matching fund of either in-kind or a cash from the City of Shreveport; and
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 for funding established within the 1998/1999 Shreveport Enforcement Project Program administered by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
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. 209 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON IFB-98-121 FOR RENOVATIONS AND
ADDITIONS TO FAIRGROUNDS FIELD - JOINT WATERPROOFING, AND OTHERWISE
PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, bids were received as a result of solicitations on IFB-98-121 for Renovations and Additions to Fairgrounds Field - Joint Waterproofing; and,
WHEREAS, the City has rejected the bids due to the fact that bids received were in excess of the projected bid estimate of the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation will revise the specifications and rebid this project at a later date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the bids received on IFB-98-121 be rejected. New bids may be solicited at a future time.
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.
ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 181 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 20 FOOT-WIDE PUBLIC STREET
DEDICATION IN LOT 14 OF THE FOREST PARK SUBDIVISION, AND TO OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the 20 foot-wide by 315 foot-long public street as originally dedicated in Book 41, Page 709, on March 26, 1907 of the Conveyance Records and being located in Lot 14 of the Forest Park Subdivision in the SW/4 of Section 5 (T17N-R13W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby closed and abandoned.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance be filed and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
RESOLUTION NO. 164 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION CLOSING TO VEHICULAR THRU TRAFFIC A PORTION OF DREXEL
DRIVE (AN AREA BETWEEN THE 736 AND 737 ADDRESSES) 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 portion of Drexel Drive located between the northwest corner of Lot 176 and the southwest corner of Lot 168 of the Southern Heights Subdivision and further identified as an area between the 736 and 737 municipal addresses of Drexel Drive in the NW/4 of Section 19 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, is hereby closed to vehicular thru traffic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to barricade and erect such structures as necessary to prevent and deny the passage of vehicular traffic thru Drexel Drive at an area between the 736 and 737 addresses of Drexel Drive and all other measures necessary to effect this closure as described above.
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.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 210 OF 1998
Offered by Councilman Green and seconded by Councilman Hightower:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS ($12,000,000) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA;
PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS OF SAID BONDS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE
STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Sub-Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer") has heretofore issued $15,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, dated February 1, 1993, of which $13,515,000 is currently outstanding (the "Series 1993 Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, in order to provide debt service reductions to the Issuer, the Issuer desires to refund the callable maturities of the Series 1993 Bonds (herein referred to as the "Refunded Bonds"), pursuant to Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act") and other constitutional and statutory authority, through the issuance of its refunding bonds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, and subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, the Issuer desires to accomplish the refunding through the issuance of not exceeding $12,000,000 of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds (the "Refunding Bonds"), to be payable from unlimited ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to make formal application to the State Bond Commission for approval of the Refunding Bonds, and further to employ special bond counsel in connection therewith;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Governing Authority") of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, acting as the Governing Authority of said City, that:
SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Refunding Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the issuance, in one or more series, of not exceeding $12,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Refunding Bonds"), to be issued for the purpose of refunding the callable maturities of the Issuer's outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, dated February 1, 1993, said Refunding Bonds to be general obligations of the Issuer payable from and secured by unlimited ad valorem taxes now being levied and collected annually in excess of all other taxes on all the property subject to taxation within the territorial limits of the Issuer. The Refunding Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6%) per annum, to be determined by subsequent resolution of this Governing Authority at the time of the sale of the Refunding Bonds, and shall mature in annual installments due no later than February 1, 2013. The Refunding Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, shall be sold to the purchasers thereof at a price of not less than 97% of par, plus accrued interest, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 2. Employment of Bond Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, and accordingly the law firm of Foley & Judell L.L.P., of New Orleans, Louisiana, is hereby employed as special bond counsel to the Issuer to do and perform comprehensive legal and co-ordinate professional work with respect to the issuance and sale of the Refunding Bonds. The fee of said Bond Counsel shall be fixed at a sum not exceeding the maximum fee allowed by the Attorney General's fee schedule for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work in connection with the issuance of general obligation bonds and based on the amount of Refunding Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said Refunding Bonds. Bond Counsel shall also assist in the preparation of an Official Statement containing detailed and comprehensive financial and statistical data required with respect to the sale of the Refunding Bonds, and the costs of the preparation, printing and distribution of such official statement shall also be paid from the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds. Said Official Statement may be submitted to such nationally recognized bond rating service or services as may be recommended by bond counsel, together with a request that an appropriate rating be assigned. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and the Director of Finance is hereby empowered and directed to issue vouchers to said Bond Counsel in payment for the work herein provided for upon completion of the work herein specified and under the conditions herein enumerated.
SECTION 3. Appointment of Investment Banker/Underwriter. Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., of New Orleans, Louisiana, is hereby appointed as investment banker/underwriter in connection with refunding the Refunded Bonds, any compensation to be subsequently approved by the Issuer and to be paid from the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds and contingent upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds; provided that no compensation shall be due to said investment banker/underwriter unless the Refunding Bonds are sold and delivered.
SECTION 4. State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the State Bond
Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval of the issuance and sale of the Refunding
Bonds and for consent and authority to proceed with the issuance and sale of the Refunding
Bonds as provided above, and Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond
Commission in accordance with the foregoing on behalf of the Issuer.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 211 OF 1998
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ENDORSING THE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 1998, AND TO
OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is involved in numerous programs which work to reduce flood damage within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created the Community Rating System program to encourage communities to promote flood control activities and to reward participating cities with reduced flood insurance premiums for their residents; and
WHEREAS, the participation in the Community Rating System program requires the development of an annual Floodplain Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has elected to continue to participate in the Community Rating System program and has elected to update the original December 1990 Floodplain Management Plan, modified in 1995 updated in September 1997 and now in September 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it hereby accepts and endorses the 1998 updated Floodplain Management Plan for the City of Shreveport for the year 1999, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer, and urges that the City of Shreveport continue its activities and participation in the Community Rating System programs to help remove the danger of flooding from our citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio passed
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green
and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 212 OF 1998
RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF KAIROS
CORPORATION 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 202 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
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 13th day of October 1998 the KAIROS CORPORATION and their project KAIROS PROJECT, State Application # 980428, 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 Cooper, seconded by Councilman Spigener
passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION:
Motion by Councilman Serio to suspend the Rules of Procedure to add a resolution to the
agenda, seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
1. Resolution No. 217 of 1998 by Councilman Serio: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the
entire rental fee for the Convention Hall for the Loyola College Prep Booster Club Barbecue to
be held October 14, 1998, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Green for
Introduction of the Resolution to lay over until October 27, 1998. Motion approved by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and
Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 187 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 General Fund Budget,
appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 188 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 126 of 1997, the
1998 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating funds for capital projects, and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 189 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 127 of 1997, the
1998 Airports Budget, appropriating funds for capital projects, and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 190 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 Budget for the Police
Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating funds for capital projects, and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 191 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 Budget for the Fleet
Services Internal Revenue Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized
therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 192 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the donation of certain city owned
property located at 5511 Bienville Avenue to Easter Caldwell and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 193 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 General Fund Budget
appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance No. 194 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget
in accordance with Section 7.03 of the City Charter, appropriating the funds authorized therein
and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
3. Ordinance No. 195 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Airports Budget, appropriating
the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
4. Ordinance No. 196 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Budget for Water and
Sewerage Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
5. Ordinance No. 197 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Budget for the Retained Risk
Internal Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
6. Ordinance No. 198 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Budget for the Golf
Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
7. Ordinance No. 199 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Metropolitan Planning
Commission's Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
8. Ordinance No. 200 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Budget funding contractual
services provided to SporTran by the Metro Management Associates, Inc., appropriating the
funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
9. Ordinance No. 201 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 Debt Service Fund Budget,
appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
10. Ordinance No. 202 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 budget for the Community
Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
11. Ordinance No. 203 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 budget for the Riverfront
Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise
providing with respect.
12. Ordinance No. 204 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 budget for the Police Grants
Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with
respect thereto.
13. Ordinance No. 205 of 1998: An ordinance adopting the 1999 budget for the Fleet Services
Internal Service Fund budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Hightower
for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until October 27, 1998. Motion approved by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and
Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
Ordinance No. 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.
Councilman Green: This one is still getting the opinion from the Attorney General, so we would
need to postpone it until it come back, Mr. Cooper.
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 Serio,
seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: Councilman Cooper. 1.
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.
Councilman Green: Mr. Burrell, any information on this item? Councilman Burrell: We are
going to postpone that.
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 next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 177 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 north side of Pine Hill Road, 100 feet east of its
intersection with N. Market, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban,
One-Family Residence District and R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence / Extended Use District limited to "an automotive
body repair and restoration business" only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on September 8,1998, was read by title and as read on motion
ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman
Cooper, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
Ordinance No. 182 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 Greenwood Road, 200 feet east of
Curtis Lane and north of Pro Street, 200 feet east of Curtis Lane, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, from I-1, Light Industry District to R-MHP, Residence, Mobile Home
Park 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
Burrell, seconded by Councilman Green adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
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 71st 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 Cooper to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Ordinance No. 184 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 SW corner of Youree Drive and Stratford,
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor
Overlay/Extended Use District to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended Use
District limited to "a beauty shop" only, 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 Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
Ordinance No. 185 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 Hearne Avenue and Morningside
Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence
District to B-1, Buffer Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
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
Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
Ordinance No. 186 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 east side of Monkhouse Drive, 700 feet north of
Lyba, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-1-E,
Buffer Business/Extended Use District limited to "a car rental agency" only, and to
otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Councilman Burrell: I haven't had an opportunity to look into this site, can I get some insight
from Judy. Ms. Battle: This is an existing brick building that's previously been an office. It has
a large amount of area to the rear of the building that can be used for storage of the rental cars.
There is a motel immediately adjacent. Typically, a motel falls in the B-3 category. However,
that particular motel was approved as a B-1-C when they had that category which stood for
Conditional. Because we are encroaching further and further toward the residential that is on
down Greenwood Road, the Commission felt it better to grant it a B-1-E as opposed to the B-3,
but they felt that the car rental agency itself would be a good use at that site.
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
Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
The adopted Ordinances follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 177 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 NORTH SIDE OF PINE HILL
ROAD 100 FEET EAST OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH N. MARKET, SHREVEPORT,
CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT AND R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-1D-E,
URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "AN
AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR AND RESTORATION BUSINESS" ONLY, AND TO
OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
SECTION 1: 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 north side of Pine Hill Road, 100 feet east of its intersection with N Market,
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed
from R-1D, Urban, One Family Residence District and R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence
District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "an
automotive body repair and restoration business" only:
The west 200 feet of the south 400 feet of the north 550 feet of a 9.833 acre, M/L, parcel of land
located in Lots 1 and 2 of the Partition of Miles Gilmer Land, and the north 50 feet of Lot 3 of
the Maxfern Subdivision, all in Section 4, T18N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and more
particularly described as follows:
Begin at an old 1 1/4 iron pipe found for the SE corner of Lot 8 of said Maxfern Subdivision, said pipe being on the west line of Lot 2 of said Partition, 50 feet N'ly of the SW corner of said Lot 2 on the north R/W of the Pine Hills Road;
thence run N0O 7' 42" E along the said Lot 2 a distance of 567.6 feet to a ½ inch iron pipe set for corner at the mid-point of the east line of Lot 3 of said Maxfern Subdivision;
thence run N 890 24'4" W along the south line of the north 50 feet of said Lot 3 a distance of 127.75 feet to a ½ inch iron pipe set for corner on the east R/W of Maxfern Street, thence run N00 7'42" E along the east R/W of Maxfern Street a distance of 50 feet to a ½ inch iron pipe set for the NW corner of said Lot 3;
thence run S 89024'4" E along the north line of said Lot 3 a distance of 127.75 feet to a gate post found on the NE corner of said Lot 3;
thence run N007'42" a distance of 200 feet to a 4 inch iron pipe found for the NE corner of Lot 1 of said Maxfern Subdivision;
thence run N0018'48" E along the common line between Lot 5 of Brumfield Subdivision and said Lot 2 of Partition of Miles Gilmer Land a distance of 429.02 feet to a point for corner 0.17 feet west of a 8 inch cinder block wall a ½ inch iron pipe is set for reference corner S 89044'42"E 2 feet from said point, thence run S89044'42" E from said corner point a distance of 335.68 feet along the south edge of a concrete drive to the east line of Lot 1 of said Partition of Miles Gilmer Land; thence run SO02'27" W along the east line of said Lot 1 a distance of 1251.79 feet to a 2 inch iron pipe found for corner of the north R/W of the Pine Hills Road, said pipe being 50 feet N'ly of the SE corner of said Lot 1;
thence run N 88053'4" W along the north R/W of Pine Hills Road a distance of 339.02 feet to the POB.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of this property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulations:
Development to be substantially in accord with the site plan submitted.
All business use of the property shall be confined to the properly zoned areas.
Hours of operation shall be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Approval is for a 1 year period only. Prior to expiration of this 1 year period, the
applicant shall reapply, with a waiver of the application fee, for reconsideration by the
Planning Commission.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 182 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 GREENWOOD
ROAD, 200 FEET EAST OF CURTIS LANE AND NORTH SIDE OF PRO STREET, 200
FEET EAST OF CURTIS LANE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT TO R-MHP, RESIDENCE, MOBILE HOME PARK
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 after having earlier been considered
and denied at a public hearing by the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, that the zoning classification of the east 132 feet of Lot 1, Cora E. Smith
Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the south side of
Greenwood Road, 200 feet east of Curtis Lane and north side of Pro Street, 200 feet east of
Curtis Lane, be and the same is hereby changed from I-1, Light Industry District to R-MHP,
Residence, Mobile Home Park District.
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 a revised site plan showing entire site, to be
submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission with any significant changes or
additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.
2. Adherence to the Landscape Ordinance wherever property abuts a public street.
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. 184 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 SW CORNER OF YOUREE DRIVE
AND STRATFORD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM SPI-3-E,
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT TO SPI-3-E,
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A
BEAUTY SHOP" ONLY, 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 Lot 386
and the N/2 of Lot 387, Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit 2, and an 8 foot strip adjoining on the
west, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the SW corner of Youree Drive
and Stratford, be and the same is hereby changed from SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor
Overlay/Extended Use District to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended Use District
limited to "a beauty shop" only.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulation:
1. Development to be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing a 6' wood screening
fence and a 5' landscape buffer along the rear property line, to be submitted to and approved by
the Zoning Administrator, with any changes requiring further review and approval by the
Planning Commission.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 185 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 HEARNE
AVENUE AND MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA,
FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-1, BUFFER
BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
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 the east
110 feet of Lot E, a replat of Lots 1-4, Block 6, Morningside Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, property located on the NE corner of Hearne Avenue and Morningside Drive,
be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-1,
Buffer Business District .
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulation:
1. A revised site plan showing the required 5' landscaping strip in front of the proposed fence
along Hearne and Morningside and a 6' solid wood fence on the east property line to be approved
by the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of any permits.
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. 186 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 EAST SIDE OF MONKHOUSE
DRIVE, 700 FEET NORTH OF LYBA, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA,
FROM B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B-1-E, BUFFER BUSINESS/EXTENDED
USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A CAR RENTAL AGENCY" ONLY, 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 Lot 30,
Red Bud Heights Subdivision, less the street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property
located on the east side of Monkhouse Drive, 700 feet north of Lyba, be and the same is hereby
changed from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District
limited to "a car rental agency" only.
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 a revised site plan indicating a fence on the north
and east property lines abutting residential uses, to be submitted to and approved by the Planning
Commission, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by
the Planning Commission.
2. Approval is for a rent-a-car agency where cars are parked and rented only.
3. There shall be no parking on the grass at any time.
4. Hours of operation are from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this 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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The following items remained tabled:
1. Ordinance No. 46 of 1995 by Mr. Stewart: To revise the membership of the Board of Trustees
of the Employees' Retirement System. (Tabled on 6-13-95)
2. Ordinance No. 90 of 1995: Amending Sec. 30-92 of the Code relative to fireworks. (F/Green)
(Tabled on 2-27-96)
3. Ordinance No. 61 of 1996: Amending the Code by adding Div.5, Art. V, Chap. 26 relative to
establishing a Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. (D/Serio) (Tabled on 7-9-96)
4. Resolution No. 94 of 1997: Renaming Airport Park the "Maurice 'Blimp' Monroe Park."
(F/Green) (Tabled on 5-27-97)
NEW BUSINESS:
BAC-101-98, TEX & ROSANNE WELLS, 4107 Hollywood; Special Exception Use in a
B-3 District, restaurant with the on-premises consumption of beer.
Councilman Green: I would like to thank the citizens from Mooretown for coming out. You've
spoken as to not wanting any additional sale of alcohol in the district and in the neighborhood.
And I've made that a point that since I've been on the Council we have not opened up any new
establishments and we won't be opening up this one. I think the last one that was opened up was
on the corner of Henry and Broadway and since then we have not had any and we will not have
this one. So I would ask that my colleagues would vote with me on this and defeat this measure
as we would hold up the decision of the ZBA. Councilman Burrell: Clarification, we would vote
yes to. . . .? Councilman Green: Hold up the decision; right? Ms. Lee: That would be correct if
his motion is to uphold the decision of the ZBA, then you would vote yes.
Motion by Councilman Green to uphold the decision of the ZBA, seconded by Councilman
Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Motion approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out
of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.
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 Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Cooper that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned by 3:30 p.m.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council