City Council Minutes October 26, 1999

CC3827

Nov. 1, 1999

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

OCTOBER 26, 1999

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Roy Allen Burrell at 3:10 p.m.,Tuesday, October 26, 1999, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue.

Invocation was given by Councilman Serio.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart (arrived at 3:15), Carmody, Serio, Spigener (arrived at 3:30), Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None. Councilman Burrell: Councilwoman Spigener, for the benefit of her constituency, she said she would not be here today based on some business that she had.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio for approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of October 11, 1999, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 12, 1999 and the Agenda as amended on October 25, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Spigener. 1.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: I don't have anything today, other than to recognize former Council Member Mr. Claude Underwood is in the audience.

Councilman Shyne: Chief, there is a problem at the corner of Illinois Street and Kennedy. Going east there is a lady who lives in the first house to the left. She is complaining about a foul odor that is coming from somewhere. I wish you would have somebody to get with Mr. Robert Burton, an officer to get with Mr. Robert Burton. She has been complaining about this about the last eight or nine months. I think some reports have been made already in relation to this particular problem and she says that it is affecting her health and her doctor is telling her that it is coming from one of the houses close to where she lives. I wish you would have one of your investigators to get with Mr. Robert Burton who works with the City Council and lets see if we can pinpoint what it is. Chief Roberts: Do you happen to have her name by any chance? Councilman Shyne: I do, but I'd like to give you her name after the meeting since this is being televised, I don't want to give you her name, but I would appreciate it if you would do a thorough investigation. I told her that it would be thoroughly investigated and she said, well, they are not going to do nothing but come out here and ask me a question or two and then they are going to be gone. I told we were going in a new direction. We have a new Mayor, a new City Councilman from that district, and we have a new Chief of Police. So, I would appreciate it and if you could kind of keep me abreast on what is going on, I would appreciate it. Chief Roberts: I'll do that.

Public Hearings: Councilman Burrell: There are none scheduled for today, however we have public hearings on the 2000 budget appropriation ordinances on November 9, our next Council meeting.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: Board Appointments: Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Mr. Shyne for appointment of Mr. Joseph Walker (At Large) to the SPAR

Council and the appointment of Mr. David Watkins to the Housing Authority. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Spigener. 1.

The Council considered the CONSENT AGENDA legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Stewart for Introduction of the Ordinances on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to November 9, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Spigener. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Ordinance No. 166 of 1999: An ordinance to create and establish a No Parking Anytime Zone on the west of Centenary Boulevard from Kings Highway to Wilkinson Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 173 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 2836 Meriwether Road, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 174 of 1999: Ordinance No. 173 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3030 Meriwether Road, Tract 78 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 175 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3046 Meriwether Road, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 176 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3500 Maywood Drive, Lot 21, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 177 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3516 Maywood Drive, Lot 20, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 178 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3519 Maywood Drive, Lot 24 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 179 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3520 Maywood Drive, Lot 19 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 180 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3521 Maywood Drive, Lot 25, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 181 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3524 Maywood Drive, Lot 18, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 182 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3525 Maywood Drive, Lot 26, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 183 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3533 Maywood Drive, Lot 28, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 184 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3535 Maywood Drive, Lot 29, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 185 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3536 Maywood Drive, Lots 16 & 17 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 186 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3539 Maywood Drive, Lot 30 & 31 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 187 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3604 Maywood Drive, Lot 9 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 188 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3620 Maywood Drive, Lot 6 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 189 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3625 Maywood Drive, Lot 41, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 190 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3628 Maywood Drive, Lot 3, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 191 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3629 Maywood Drive, Lot 42, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 192 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3608 Maywood Drive, Lot 8, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 193 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3633 Maywood Drive, Lot 43, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 194 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 3637 Maywood Drive, Lot 44, as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 195 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 5520 Greenwood Road, Lot 17 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 196 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 5552 Greenwood Road, Lot 2 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 197 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to dispose of the improvements located on 5554 Greenwood Road, Lots 16 & 33 as described herein as surplus property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

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

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 247 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE TO ALLOW THE INTER CITY ROW MODERN DANCE COMPANY USE OF CIVIC THEATER ON DECEMBER 18 AND 19, 1999 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN HUCKABY

WHEREAS, the Inter City Row Modern Dance Company, is the oldest and longest operating Dance Company in the state of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, its mission is to provide an opportunity for the novice, semi-professional and professional dancers to train and express creativity and self-awareness; and

WHEREAS, the Inter City Row Modern Dance Company will hold performances at the Civic Theater on December 18, and 19, 1999, and the Company requests a waiver of fees to keep concert ticket prices at an affordable rate thus allowing everyone an opportunity to see the Company perform; and.

WHEREAS, this waiver would provide economic stability to the Company and allow it to continue to provide entertaining dance presentations, cultural awareness, and arts in education programs; and

WHEREAS, this waiver also allows the Company to offer dance classes and projects to those who cannot afford them or who haven't had the opportunity to see and experience dance, including low-to-moderate income families and at risk youth; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a purpose for the City to waive the entire building rental fee for the use of the Civic Theater on December 18 and 19, 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire building rental fee for the use of the Civic Theater by the Inter City Row Modern Dance Company is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 251 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 96-C003, PARCEL NOS: P1-4 & T1-4, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P1-4 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T1-4 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P1-4, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T1-4, to be acquired as rental and used as a temporary construction servitude.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 252 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 96-C003, PARCEL NO: P2-28, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P2-28 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P2-28, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 253 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 96-C003, PARCEL NO: P3-7, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-7 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P3-7, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 254 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 96-C003, PARCEL NOS: P3-10 & P3-11, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel Nos: P3-10 & P3-11 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel Nos: P3-10 & P3-11, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 255 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 96-C003, PARCEL NO: P3-21, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P3-21 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P3-21, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 256 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 96-C003, PARCEL NOS: P4-4 & T4-4, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P4-4 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-4 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-4, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-4, to be acquired as rental and used as a temporary construction servitude.

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

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 244 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2000 CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 296 of 1994 authorized the submission of a Consolidated Community Planning and Development Program; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Shreveport is required to annually submit an update to the original plan.

WHEREAS, this update serves as the planning document for the City's Department of Community Development and as an application for funding under the Community Planning Development formula grant programs (Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Program).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to submit an update to the City's Consolidated Plan to HUD substantially in accordance with the attached draft which is filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and submit any and all documents necessary for the submission of the Consolidated Plan Update.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 245 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CONVENTION AND TOURIST COMMISSION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has enacted Act No. 538 of 1999 which authorizes the Shreveport-Bossier Convention And Tourist Commission to dedicate and use the proceeds derived from 3/4 of 1% of the hotel/motel occupancy tax levied by the Commission for capital improvements, repairs and maintenance of Independence Stadium; and

WHEREAS, the Commission has, by its adoption of Ordinance Number 99-1, levied the said additional hotel/motel occupancy tax and dedicated the proceeds derived therefrom in the manner described above; and

WHEREAS, the Commission and the City of Shreveport wish to enter into a cooperative endeavor under Article 7, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution under which the Commission will provide the said proceeds to the city and the city will use the said proceeds for capital improvements, repairs and maintenance of Independence Stadium; and

WHEREAS, the City Council and the Commission find that said cooperative endeavor serves a public purpose by improving the stadium, which will assist in the promotion of tourism and economic development in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Commission substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on October 12, 1999.

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

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 246 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SHREVEPORT HISTORIC MUSIC AND CULTURAL REDEVELOPMENT AREA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR ART, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport, by Resolution No. 226 of 1980, created and established the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the provisions of Act 179 of the 1968 Louisiana Legislature; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport, by Ordinance No. 338 of 1980, authorized the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency to assume the powers and functions of a redevelopment agency created pursuant to sub-paragraph E of La. R.S. 33:4625; and

WHEREAS, this Council recognizes that a slum and blighted area remains slum and blighted until it is redeveloped to its highest and best use; and

WHEREAS, this Council has determined that within the following described geographic area there exist substantial numbers of residential and non-residential buildings or improvements which are dilapidated, obsolete, and in advanced stages of deterioration, as well as areas of open land which, because of the location, are necessary for sound community growth; and

WHEREAS, said geographic area is described as bounded by the following streets, as they exist presently:

(a) Common Street between Caddo Street and Interstate 20, (b) Interstate 20 between Murphy and Common Streets, (c) Murphy Street between Interstate 20 and Pete Harris Boulevard, (d) Pete Harris Boulevard between Caddo and Murphy Streets, and (e) Caddo Street between Pete Harris Boulevard and Common Street; and

WHEREAS, Municipal Auditorium is the key to rebuilding Shreveport's music industry. Rich in American music culture and heritage, the Municipal Auditorium currently is under renovation, and plans are underway to renew an active schedule of music and entertainment at this historic venue; and

WHEREAS, the Oakland Cemetery Preservation Society, Inc. has formed to renovate and to promote the cultural heritage of the Oakland Cemetery adjoining the Municipal Auditorium; and

WHEREAS, over 100 acres of land surround Municipal Auditorium, including the Oakland Cemetery, part of Texas Avenue and the neighborhoods known as Ledbetter Heights (once known as St. Paul 's Bottoms) and Blue Goose Hill. Originally a neighborhood for the wealthy, this area has evolved into a repository primarily of substandard homes occupied by low income families; and

WHEREAS, a several block area of Texas Avenue in the years between 1920 and 1940 was known as "The Avenue" and served as the African-American Central Business District, which area today is dominated by vacant buildings urgently in need of revitalization; and

WHEREAS, today the landscape in this 100 block area largely is vacant, as homes have been abandoned or demolished. A few historic homes have been renovated along Austin Place, but the area primarily is a sparsely populated, low-income neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, the foregoing described adverse set of conditions presents a prime opportunity for redevelopment. The St. Paul's Bottoms already has been accepted as a Historic District, creating tax incentives for renovation and redevelopment. This area could be a mixed income neighborhood with single family detached homes, restored historic mansions, condominiums and thriving new businesses, all in a setting of safe streets, cultural opportunity and a sense of community; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment Area can become a model for neighborhood redevelopment of blighted dwellings and vacant commercial properties in Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, the Foundation for Art, Music and Entertainment of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc., an established Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ("FAME"), has formulated a broad and general redevelopment plan which can serve as the basis for a more complete redevelopment plan ultimately to be considered by the City Council and the Metropolitan Planning Commission, in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4625, and is willing to be engaged to prepare a preliminary redevelopment plan for their consideration as to whether a thorough and comprehensive redevelopment plan should be completed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that the geographic area described above be and the same hereby is declared to be a redevelopment area, as defined by La. R.S. 33:4625, and the same shall be designated as the Shreveport Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment Area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Shreveport Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment Area hereby is found and declared to be a slum and blighted area, as defined by La. R.S. 33:4625.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Shreveport herewith designates FAME to formulate a preliminary redevelopment plan, which plan shall be presented to the Metropolitan Planing Commission and to the City Council on or before January 31, 2000, for consideration as to whether a final, comprehensive redevelopment plan should be completed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport an agreement with the Foundation for Art, Music and Entertainment of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. for the preparation of a preliminary redevelopment plan for the Shreveport Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment Area. Said agreement shall contain a provision requiring that if any city funds are expended for this plan , all funds expended for the plan shall be expended in accordance with the Fair Share Plan, and a provision requiring that if no city funds are expended for the plan, at least twenty-five percent of all funds expended shall be expended with disadvantaged business enterprises as defined by the Fair Share Plan.

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 hereby are declared severable.

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

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

Councilman Shyne: I thought that we had requested an amendment, Mr. Mayor to make sure that the 25% Fair Share Program would be included in this. Mr. Thompson, did we request that? Mr. Thompson: I don't recall that Mr. Shyne and they are not asking for any city funds, as I understand it. I don't remember any discussion about that.

Councilman Stewart: The key issue here is, first of all, there are no funds. I think the more important issue is the commitment of the Warwicks and their entire board and all of their supporters to exceed the Fair Share Plan which has been part of the agreement since the inception of these discussions some three or four years ago, which obviously precedes this plan.

Councilman Shyne: Councilman Stewart, I appreciate the generous explanation that you've given about the generosity on the part of this group and I think we discuss it with this group, I am asking it from two aspects. First of all, if I can use this terminology, on down the road I would like to see and probably the City would be putting some money into this program. Because I feel like that it is an excellent undertaking and if it is as good as I think it is or we think it is, somewhere down the line I think it would be good for the City to invest in it. And it is not that I doubt the intent of the fine people, Councilman Stewart, who brought this to the table but I guess I was always taught by my Dad who was a country farmer that it is better to get something in writing than to get it just by somebody telling them in a verbal manner because they might forget and I might forget and it is not that we distrust one another. I don't know whether this makes any sense, I don't know whether Mr. Thompson you might want to comment on this, whether we could do it at a later date or whether it is better for us to do it now because I do see down the road somewhere, I think it would be good if the City would buy into investing in to this plan because I think it is going to be extremely good, for not only the City of Shreveport but for Northwest Louisiana.

Councilman Stewart: A simple issue that I would see is I do think things do belong in writing. I suspect we would have that tomorrow, addressed to me with a copy to everybody from the group. And I would--Councilman Shyne: I'm sorry sir, I didn't---Councilman Stewart: I said we would have it in writing addressed to me with a copy to the entire Council and the Mayor, their commitment to it. And I would agree with you that at anytime in the future that there is an issue of any investment whatsoever it would be a part of that resolution or whatever appropriate document exist at that time based on their commitment in writing in our hands tomorrow.

Councilman Shyne: Maybe I got my days off, but tomorrow is Wednesday, isn't it, and I'd like for that statement to be a part of this legislation. Can I impose on this distinguished body by asking a spokesman for this group to see how much progress would be held up if we would take time to interject that into the ordinance?

Councilman Huckaby: Mr. Shyne and I were privy to a conversation between certain principles of this group and ourselves and there was a commitment made on the part of the organization to, that they had no problem including the 25% Fair Share Program. It may not be exactly required at this point because the City is not expending any funds at this point, but in our conversations with the principles that we talked to, they had no problem with putting it in the agreement even at this point because of the desire to have the expressed cooperation and full cooperation of all parties involved which included Mr. Shyne and myself, that we would buy in at this point and that they had no problem with putting this requirement in and that we would be fully supportive of this program from this point forward. If there would be no real problem in delaying this program to include an amendment or if we could get an amendment typed up in a matter of a few minutes, to do it today. It is m understanding from the organization, that they would have no problem with that. Councilman Stewart: Okay it would be fine with me; I would suggest we pass it have it drawn.

Councilman Shyne: Let me apologize to my colleague, I know a lot of people say politicians have a tendency to talk out of both sides of their mouths, but I know if we have it writing and it is not that we would indicate that any of us would do that, but if we would have it in writing, I think it would be better and if it is alright with the group and if it would not take the Clerk too long to get it prepared, I would ask us to postpone this at this particular juncture, move on, and then come back.

Councilman Stewart: I made the motion, I would be happy to accept postponement if that is agreement with you, sir.

Mayor Hightower: Just food for thought if nothing else, what this resolution does is authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract and certainly, from my standpoint, we'll be sure that that is included in the contract if you want to move through the process.

Councilman Burrell: I think with all of the dialogue that has taken place on this particular piece of legislation, I may go to Julie or either Mr. Thompson at this point to get some advise on whether or not it would necessarily be needed at this time to go ahead on and type on it and get it passed and brought back to us and get it added today or as the Mayor said, it is something that is going to be entered into a contract with him and he has a commitment from the City to do that, so you have two situations here. If Councilman Shyne is not comfortable or Councilman Huckaby is not comfortable with that arrangement coming from the Mayor, then we can postpone it. Councilman Stewart said that he would be willing to postponement it or we can get the amendment typed if it doesn't take very long, I can pull it off, and then come back to it before the end of the meeting and have it passed, so it is to you all's discretion. Councilman Stewart: Whatever is the pleasure of the Council, I think the Mayor's point is well taken. My concern is not to avoid it, but rather to draw it to a conclusion today based on the fact that the group needs to communicate with people in other parts of the United States as rapidly as possible, our support. Whatever Mr. Huckaby, he is the attorney, I'll follow his guidance.

Councilman Huckaby: Is it possible that we can the measure drawn up and typed up in a matter of a few minutes? Mr. Thompson: Before the meeting is over. Councilman Huckaby: Would it be appropriate to entertain a motion to pass this legislation and come back to it before the meeting is over? Councilman Shyne: Not to pass it, but to postpone it. Councilman Burrell: Well, we would just skip over it, is what we would do. We hadn't voted on it yet, it is still in discussion, so it can be withdrawn. Councilman Shyne: No, not withdrawn. Councilman Burrell: Listen. What I am saying is it has been motioned and it has been seconded, it has not been voted on. Can we go back and just rescind that motion and then go past it, and go back to it? Mr. Thompson: I think the people who made the motion, if they would agree to withdraw their motion, that would be sufficient. Councilman Stewart: I would happy to request a withdrawal at this time subject to a completion before the end of this meeting where we could revisit it and pass it with everybody in order (Councilman Serio withdrew his second).

The Clerk read the following amendment:

Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 246 of 1999 Relative to Shreveport Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment Area

Amend the resolution as follows:

On page 4, at the end of the second paragraph, add the following:

Said agreement shall contain a provision requiring that if any city funds are expended for this plan , all funds expended for the plan shall be expended in accordance with the Fair Share Plan, and a provision requiring that if no city funds are expended for the plan, at least twenty-five percent of all funds expended shall be expended with disadvantaged business enterprises as defined by the Fair Share Plan.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for adoption of the amendment.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Thompson, that was a well thought out and a well written amendment. Councilman Huckaby: He's a lawyer. Councilman Shyne: And I commend you and your staff for doing that. Councilman Huckaby: He's a lawyer, Mr. Shyne. Mr. Thompson: Ms. Glass is responsible for this.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 257 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2000 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROGRAM OF WORK AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Act 554 of 1978, which authorized the creation of the Downtown Development Authority, requires that a formal Program of Work for the DDA be adopted annually by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the DDA has prepared and formally adopted its Program of Work for the year 2000 and recommended its approval by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it approves the 2000 Downtown Development Authority Program of Work, as provided to the Clerk of Council with the original copy of this resolution.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Burrell: Early on, I need to correct a mistake that I made on behalf of Councilwoman Spigener. I thought somehow on yesterday, she said that she would not be here, but as you can see she is in her red today, so ya'll watch out. She is here for the benefit of her constituency.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 258 of 1999: A resolution accepting the best bid submitted for the purchase of Eighty-Seven Million Dollars ($87,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999A, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana.

2, Resolution No. 259 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of Eighty-Seven Million Dollars ($87,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999A-, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

3. Resolution No. 260 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the donation of certain equipment to the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 167 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 168 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SE'LY side of Martin Luther King Drive, 1,300 feet east of Rear Montana, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1H, Urban, One Family Residence District to R-1H-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "an adult day heath care center and complementary services' only and otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 169 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 Downtown Development District Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 170 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 budget for the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 171 of 1999: An ordinance enacting Division 7 of Article V. of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 172 of 1999: An ordinance to amend Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Subdivision Ordinance, by amending Section 82-26 to modify the definition of the Design Standards Review Committee, and by otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener for Introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinances to lay over until the November 9, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

Ordinance No. 141 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NW corner of E. Stephenson and Cornwell, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-1 Buffer Business District to B-1-E, "Buffer Business/Extended Use District limited to "Knights of Columbus Meeting Hall/Bingo Hall, and third party rental facility only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Stewart: I will request that we postpone this, one more time, out of an abundance of caution. The basis is a letter that I have hand delivered today to Mr. Ramon Lafitte, the City Attorney, requesting a position from the City with Julie's help and any other parties prior to the next meeting based on a letter dated October 21, 1999, addressed to Mr. Carmody and myself from Mr. Gus C. Marcotte who is a member of the Knights of Columbus and also is an attorney and he cites certain issues associated with LSA R.S. 9:5625 in 1960, 35 years of acting under that and R.S. 9:5625. Again, I think that it is out of an abundance of caution since we have an opinion from an attorney representative that we seek an opinion from the City Attorney and be prepared to vote at the next meeting.

Having passed first reading on September 14, 1999 was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the November 9, 1999, meeting, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Stewart: Thank you and thank you for your patience as we go forward in the time in making certain that we are doing it in the best interest of the City.

Ordinance No. 151 of 1999: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending Section 106-1128 to modify provisions of the borrow pit regulations by requiring a limited duration permit for removal of excavated material from a site, and by otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on October 12, 1999 was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 165 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on October 12, 1999 was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart

seconded by Councilman Shyne adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinances follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 151 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING SECTION 106-1128 TO MODIFY PROVISIONS OF THE BORROW PIT REGULATIONS BY REQUIRING A LIMITED DURATION PERMIT FOR REMOVAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL FROM A SITE, AND BY OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Section 106-1128, (1), e., of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

"e. Excavation which by nature is of limited duration provided that the excavated material is not removed from the site; e.g., swimming pools; septic tanks; agricultural drainage work incidental to agricultural operations and irrigation/stock watering ponds; lakes or ponds created for aesthetic purposes, etc. If the excavated material is to be removed from the site, a permit of up to seven days duration may be issued by the Zoning Administrator and must be obtained prior to removing the excavated material from the site. If the removal of excavated material from the site is not completed within the permit's time limit due to weather or other conditions beyond the control of the permit holder, an extension of the original permit may be granted for up to seven-days if the Zoning Administrator feels circumstances warrant after reviewing a written explanation and request to continue the work by the permit holder. If the removal of excavated material from the subject property is not completed within the time limit of the permit or the Zoning Administrator refuses to issue an extended permit, the work shall be halted and any further removal activity must be approved by the planning commission as specified above."

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/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 165 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET FOR THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION'S SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 1999 budget for the Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue Fund , to adjust appropriations contained therein and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 199 of 1998, the 1999 budget for the Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue Fund, be amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Personal Services by $8,000.

Decrease Materials and Supplies by $1,000.

Decrease Contractual Services by $3,000.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $12,000.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Ordinance No. 199 of1998 are hereby re-enacted.

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/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (the legislation remained tabled):

Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)
Resolution No. 142 of 1999: To request the Attorney General to provide an opinion on the following issue: Whether the Mayor can amend a concession agreement to add new buildings without introducing a new ordinance and advertising same. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)
Ordinance No. 54 of 1999: Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)
2000 Budget Appropriation Ordinances tabled until Nov. 23 1999:

1. Ordinance No. 152 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 General Fund Budget appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 153 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 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. 154 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 Budget for Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

4. Ordinance No. 155 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 Airports Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

5. Ordinance No. 156 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 Budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

6. Ordinance No. 157 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 Budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

7. Ordinance No. 158 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

8. Ordinance No. 159 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 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. 160 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 Debt Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

10. Ordinance No. 161 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

11. Ordinance No. 162 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect.

12. Ordinance No. 163 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

13. Ordinance No. 164 of 1999: An ordinance adopting the 2000 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

NEW BUSINESS:

ABO Card Appeal: Stephen A. Sipes III. (Postponed until Nov. 8)

Councilman Burrell: Is Mr. Sipes in the Chamber today? Mr. Thompson: We had contemplated that that would be brought up at the work session for next time, that is when those are normally handled. Councilman Burrell: It says postponed until the 8^th, okay; correction.

BAC-87-99, THIRTY-FOUR-O-SEVEN CORP./KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 220 E Stephenson, Special Exception Use and Variance in the hours of operation in a B-1- District, bingo, and multi-purpose facility with the on-premises consumption of alcohol operating to 12 midnight.

Motion by Councilman Stewart to postpone the application until the November 9, 1999 meeting, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT: Receipt of Application: C-54-99, DUDLEY TEW, 2738 Mackey Lane, MPC approval in B-2 District, pawn shop. (E/Spigener) (Not to be considered prior to Nov. 9)

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

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

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Serio that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

/s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council