Council meeting minutes September 28, 1999

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

SEPTEMBER 28, 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 3:06 p.m.,Tuesday, September 28, 1999, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue.

Invocation was given by Councilman Shyne.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby (arrived at 3:10), Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener for approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of September 13, 1999, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 14, 1999 and the Agenda as amended on September 27, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: The only thing that we have is Mike Strong is in the room and I'd like for him to come forward and talk a little bit about th hazardous waste pick up initiative that we had this past week end and let him introduce his guest. Mr. Strong: I have Donna Curtis up here with the Shreveport Green. And we have some totals that was actually, through our first annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection program, that we picked up and that Shreveport Green was involved with and I'll get them to pass it around to the Council and the Mayor to let them see that. But as we go into this, I'd like to kind of tell you and give you some numbers of the amounts that we had received from this collection day we've had on this Saturday, the 18^th. It was somewhat surprising in the numbers and the lines of vehicles that were in line to bring some of the materials in. We had people that would bring as small amount as two paint cans to us, just bringing it in, so it was a real successful program. But like paint, we had over 41,910 pounds of paint, some caustics, 990 pounds of that; something that was somewhat surprising to me is 25 pounds of mercury that actually came in. All of these amounts that came through were items that will not be going into our landfill. So we were very glad to see this and our partnership with Shreveport Green as far as our recycling and our household hazardous program, with this one thing that is going on here and then the future of it, this being the first annual Shreveport and I should say, Caddo Parish, Bossier City and all the others that's in here, was very successful and we look forward to working with Shreveport Green on this. I'd like to ask Donna Curtis to say a few things about it also.

Ms. Curtis: The whole fire behind Household Hazardous Waste was Yvonne Lee, our Assistant Director. She's the one that was out there at a quarter to 6:00 that morning getting everybody prepared. Just a few notes that I'd like to call your attention on the report that we handed to you other than what Mike said, under the "Non-Contractor Collection" that was an effort that we made to cut the cost and to bring in other collectors to take different items so that we wouldn't have to pay to have these taken away. The tires were taken away by a contractor from the area and we didn't have to pay for those to be disposed of. The oil, Specialty Oil handled that and the anti-freeze and the oil filters. We had a battery, a man here to take the batteries. We had the mercury ready to go and DEQ was going to collect that and take it, but it got mixed up in that day, it was not a chaotic day at all, it was just completed overwhelming. We were very pleased with the turn out. We probably had about 200 more cars than we expected even for our first time. So, we were very pleased with the outcome and we were very pleased with the support that the City was able to give us on that. And we had a lot of cooperation from Caddo Parish itself and from Bossier City. Bossier City put in quite a bit of money and so did Caddo Parish, so we were real happy to have them as partners with us and we had a lot of volunteers. We had a 30-member volunteer committee that assisted with it. So with Mike's blessing and with his guidance we were able to have a very successful program. We certainly appreciate the support of the City, we are real proud of this. You can see the numbers on here and we came in under budget, so I think we did a real good job, but thank you for your support.

Mr. Strong: I would like to say one final thing on here. As I pulled up on the site (laugh now), Yvonne comes up and said, "Where was my lift? It was suppose to have been here at 6:30 and it was not there." So she was on me at the very beginning. She wanted to know where that forklift was and she did a real good job on it and it was successful so we thank you.

Councilman Shyne: I have a question for the Mayor, I was told, I don't know how true it is Mr. Mayor that, you named Shreveport Green after a former City Councilman, is that. . . .? Ms. Curtis: Can I interject. I was Donna Green to James Green, so he re-named me too. Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor that kind of let you off the hook then over in my district.

Councilman Spigener: I have a question for Mr. Strong, how long did it take you to get that forklift out there? Mr. Strong: Believe it, it was ended up rented by the time I got there, but they did have it and we took care of that so. I mean, we have the bugs in it the first time, but I think overall being that this is the first time citizens would understand that this was a learning process, so it got there quick. and we'll make sure that this next year, it will be there early. Ms. Curtis: Well Phillips Petroleum was very efficient, there was a 45 minute wait for a lot of people that came which, we were afraid people were going to be leaving. But we had, an overwhelming amount of cars, there were six cars at a time, as fast as we could go and if you start dealing with more cars that involves more people, the liability wouldn't let us fool with the chemicals and stuff, so we had to really be careful about that. (Ms. Lee's comments were inaudible).

Mr. Strong: This was started with a grant from Browning Ferris Industries. The City has money into it, Caddo Parish, Bossier City have put money off into this program; so, we thank you.

Councilman Carmody: With the success of the Household Hazardous Waste collection, I hear that we are going to make this an annual event. Is there a possibility in that you came under budget, that we would do it twice a year? Mr. Strong: No, sir. Ms. Curtis: We didn't come in that much under budget. Councilman Carmody: You don't have two forklifts, Mike. Mr. Strong: There is a city is doing it twice a year and I believe it Lafayette. They are doing it that a way, but there is a lot of things that go into this and if we do it on an annual basis, I think that will be sufficient. There is a lot of safeguards that you have to do and once is enough, a year. Mayor Hightower: It can only hold at the festival site, one time in a . . . .

Councilman Burrell: Mike while Donna is passing out the buttons, can you give us a little update on your SNAP Program. Mr. Strong: I wished I'd had all the details for it, from yesterday. SNAP is running. It is hitting the different areas throughout the town. I don't have exactly the numbers and we don't have the exact people here on it of the different neighborhoods that we've hit. We are lined up to do 15 neighborhoods this year and then we will be lining up in November and December with the different neighborhoods for next year. Donna has worked with them closely in the areas of getting the word out to the areas and you may can add some more onto that.

Ms. Curtis: We are coming through, I think as some of you had requested in working with the citizens after the SNAP Program has come to the neighborhood, passing out literature, working with them to maintain what the city has done. So, that is the extent of our help right now. We are going out before and kind of preparing the way for them, and then following up with an educational experience hopefully to keep them on the track of a clean neighborhood.

Councilman Burrell: Donna, I had made a suggestion early on. I had sent a letter to the Mayor and he sent me one back with a note on it as it related to my suggestion that, if a PSA, I don't know if you call it a PSA or not, but a spot is done where you can include some of the Council persons in the spot, to ask the citizens to consider going out and cleaning up their area, I think it would help tremendously. There is no one here running for office, so it is not a political thing but I think it would be very, very helpful and I don't know where it is. I sent it to the Mayor and he said he sent it to you. Ms. Curtis: It is in the works, Councilman Burrell. Right now, we have just formed a litter task force with the Police Department, Public Works, Code Enforcement, everyone, the Parish and one of the first things we are doing is a PSA. And one of the first PSAs we are going to make, we are going to ask all of the Councilmen to come and participate in that and it is For a Litter- Care of Premises type of PSA, it is in the works right now, and we had a meeting last week on that; so, that is in the works. We should be ready to film, hopefully, start making some contacts in a couple of weeks. Councilman Burrell: Good to know that.

Councilman Shyne: I believe you have four Council members that are lame ducks, that will not be able to run again, so I would ask you to ask those three who can run again, to come first, hear. Councilman Burrell: I'm glad he mentioned that. It may be to the contrary because they may not want to put the persons who are running again for free publicity. Joe, I think you might have shot yourself in the foot there, inadvertently.

Councilman Shyne: I see a young businessman who is sitting in the back there, he is the owner of Mable's and a former student of mine. Jimmy I'd just like for you to stand and raise your hand. We are extremely proud of you and you've done an excellent job here in Shreveport, a young entrepreneur. We are proud of you. Jimmy: Thank you. Councilman Burrell: I wanted to ask you Jimmy, did you ever get married? I never did get the invite? Jimmy: No. Councilman Shyne: Jimmy tell him, it is none of his business. We are here talking about the business world, nothing about your personal life.

Councilman Burrell: I as just wondering whether that community property law kicked in yet. I had a special guest and I don't think he's arrived yet, so I'll pass it and come back to it. Representative Ernest Baylor, Legislator of the Year, from the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus. He has a plaque up here that I was asked to present to him, so he is not here, so we will go past that.

Public Hearing: None scheduled for today. However, we have public hearings on the annexation ordinances at the next Council meeting.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: (a) Police Chief: James N. Roberts (b) Fire Chief: Kelvin J. Cochran (c) Bureau Chiefs, Department of Community Development: (1) Donald R. Hobdy - Bureau of Administration (2) Wavey Lester - Bureau of Housing and Business Development (3) Herman Vital - Bureau of Workforce Development.

Councilman Burrell: We need to do that on an individual basis? Mr. Thompson: You can either take it individually or you can have a motion to approve all of them? Councilman Burrell: Unless there is some objection from the Council, we'll just take them all at the same time and we will just have comments afterwards. Motion by Councilman Carmody.

Councilman Shyne: Since my colleague moved so fast, I was going to object and since this is so important and 'cause, really it is history making for the City of Shreveport. Anytime we have an opportunity to make history in Shreveport, I think it is very important. I happen to be one of those that was born here in Shreveport, believe it or not Mr. Huckaby, right here about where City Hall is sitting now. Councilman Burrell: Shreveport hadn't been the same, has it Joe. Councilman Shyne: And it wasn't in a shot gun house, either. So, if it is--that would be my, Mr. Chairman, my feelings about it instead of just taking the Fire Chief and the Police Chief together, I'd like to take them one at a time. Councilman Burrell: Mr. Shyne, we didn't get a second on it, and I checked with Mr. Carmody and he said that it was okay, so we'll move forward on that. Councilman Shyne: Mr. Carmody, thank you sir. Councilman Carmody: You are welcome.

(a) Police Chief: James N. Roberts. On motion by Councilman Serio and seconded by Councilman Spigener, the appointment was unanimously approved.

Chief Roberts: I thank each one of you Councilmen. Its an honor to be the Police Chief, Shreveport Police Department. I'm proud of the department. You do have a great Police Department and we will certainly make strides from this point on. Crime will continue to be your main focus of your Police Department and working with the community. We will also be doing quite a bit more training which we need to do that and from this point on, we will do this every year. And additionally, we will try to get as many police officers back on the street as we possible can, that is a real important task where we can serve the citizens of Shreveport in the areas that need extra patrols and additional officers on the street. And finally we will, after the first part of the year, we will move into the national accreditation process for law enforcement agencies and I think that will help insure that our department stays on a professional level from this day forward. And once again, I appreciate your vote of confidence and I can assure you that you have a first rate Police Department.

Councilman Stewart: Keep up the good work. Chief Roberts: Thanks.

Councilman Carmody Chief, congratulations. I do think it is a positive thing for us to be able to find among our own finest, somebody to direct our department in the positive direction we want it to go and congratulations again, and keep up the good work. Chief Roberts: Thank you Mr. Carmody.

Councilman Shyne: Chief, on behalf of District F, congratulations and keep up the good work and we are extremely proud of you. Chief Roberts: Thank you Mr. Shyne, I appreciate that. Councilman Serio: Chief, we've worked well together in the past. Looking forward to four good years. I know that the folks in my district always look forward to good solid, strong police force that is always vigilant in keeping the people of Shreveport safe, and look forward to working with you. Chief Roberts: Thank you very much.

Councilman Burrell: I appreciate your work. Five years ago, when I came to office, some of the areas that I you couldn't even get out and walk on the sidewalks in the evenings. And now they can and people are very, very appreciative in some of those areas. Although the economy is better and some of it has to go to that I'm sure, but a big part of it has been the Shreveport Police Department coming over and working with our citizens, with community policing and as a matter of fact it looks sort of odd, some of the citizens having a police outfit on but they take their jobs very, very seriously. I guess you call them auxiliary police, and they take it very, very seriously and I think we've come a long way in that area. We appreciate it and we are looking for you to keep that work up. We discussed, you and I discussed one other issue that we'll work on. Chief Roberts: We certainly will. Councilman Burrell: And we'll get some take home cars over in those areas; appreciate that.

(b) Fire Chief: Kelvin J. Cochran On motion by Councilman Shyne and seconded by Councilman Serio, the appointment was unanimously approved.

Chief Cochran: It is just a great honor for me to have been appointed as the Fire Chief of the City of Shreveport's Fire Department. It has been approximately four weeks now and I'm still struggling with words to describe how I feel having been granted such a great honor. The Shreveport Fire Department is the best Fire Department in the country and I'm sure you wouldn't expect me to say anything different, but I know it to be the very truth. We will work hard to strengthen our Class 1 position and again our Class 1 position simply states our strength in fire fighting and our emergency response capability in firefighting and we will continue to work hard to make it stronger and stronger for our community. Also, our valuable service that we provide is emergency medical services and we will hard and continue to provide the best life safety services for our citizens that we can provide. The City of Shreveport city government and our citizens have provided us in the past fire trucks and equipment, available today, our current technology to service them and we won't take that for granted. We will use every dollar given to us to the benefit of our citizens. I'm so very proud, first of all being a citizen in the city of Shreveport. It is just a good time to be in American and I'm going to work very hard as the chief servant of the Shreveport Fire Department to make you proud of what we do for every one of your communities.

Councilman Carmody: Chief Cochran, I just wanted to express my congratulations to you and relate to you that I've heard nothing but compliments on you from all of the firemen that I've spoken to and it is nice that we've got a Class 1 Chief to go with our department.

Councilman Shyne: Chief, congratulations. I know it has been a long road from, I believe you said from a little boy who once upon a time, saw a group of firemen come to put out a fire and that started a fire within you. Its been a long road. You've fought very hard, I'm proud of you. And I'm proud of the Mayor for keeping the tradition of picking the best and the brightest and you are the best and the brightest. May God keep you and may God always guide your actions; congratulations again.

Councilman Spigener: Chief Cochran, I also would like to congratulate you for your being appointed as our Fire Chief. I would like to say to my other Council members that I've had an opportunity already to work firsthand with Chief Cochran. I'm most impressed with his thoroughness, with his vision, and what his plans are for our Fire Department. I guess, I've been most impressed and I feel very good that our Fire Department is in very good hands, and again I would like to congratulate you and the Mayor in making such a good decision.

Councilman Burrell: I was about to ask, did you leave something on the stove? You said you had firsthand knowledge of working with him. Councilman Spigener: Not personally, but a district level. Mr. Chairman, I can assure you that there will be nothing left on my stove at home because it hasn't even been dusted in a few months. Councilman Burrell: Thank God for microwaving.

Councilman Serio: Chief, congratulations, very much. We look forward to working with you in the future. I think with the Fire Department in my district and of course all over the City, I will work hard to help ya'll as much as possible and will do the same. Just give me a call, I'd be glad to work with you and do whatever we can, but I'm looking forward to the next four years with you as well.

Councilman Stewart: Chief, I'm certain that everyone watching this on t.v. and everybody and their communities is extremely proud to have you as the leader. And I think once everyone here has read through your comments about purpose and philosophy and commitment, the quality-of-life issues, they'll be even more proud. I don't think we could have done better at all and I wish you the best and I hope we can all help you in every way possible; good luck.

Councilman Huckaby: Chief, congratulations. This appointment is somewhat significant to me because about 25 years ago when you were just probably a youngster dreaming of being a firefighter, Robert Piper, Jr. and I filed a lawsuit to challenge Shreveport's lily white firefighting force and that lawsuit resulted in the first two black firefighters in this City. Some 25 years later and here you are, the youngster with a dream, now Chief of firefighters; so, congratulations to you. Chief Cochran: Thank you.

Councilman Burrell: You have a tendency to ignore your Chair; some people want to anyway, so don't feel bad. But again, congratulations, Kelvin. Kelvin happens to be my church member and we've seen a lot of each other over the last 22 years, I guess. I know him to be an exceptional person and he will be filling in some big shoes there because your predecessor he, did a wonderful job while he was here and we feel that you will do the same thing. It was one comment that you made during your announcement that I would like to hear again about your confidence in your firefighters, just one more time. Chief Cochran: Well, it is a fact that if we were dispatched to the gates of hell, our firefighters could put out the flame. Councilman Burrell: Thanks a lot Kelvin and again, congratulations. Chief Cochran: Thank you.

(c) Bureau Chiefs, Department of Community Development: (1) Donald R. Hobdy - Bureau of Administration. Motion by Councilman Serio and seconded by Councilman Shyne, the appointment was unanimously approved. (2) Wavey Lester - Bureau of Housing and Business Development. Motion by Councilman Serio and seconded by Councilman Spigener, the appointment was unanimously approved. (3) Herman Vital - Bureau of Workforce Development. Motion by Councilman Shyne and seconded by Councilman Serio, the appointment was unanimously approved. Councilman Burrell: We want to say, congratulations to all of you. We have some fine people that we've put in office and we are looking forward to them spending our money wisely.

Councilman Burrell: I would like to back up, at this time, to Recognition of Distinguished Guests. I see the Honorable State House Representative Ernest Baylor is in the house and I would like to have the honor at this time to present a plaque to him from the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus that he did not get a chance to get while, I believe, the conference was in New Orleans. I didn't get a chance to make it myself although I'm the Treasurer. But at this time I would like to make this presentation to the Honorable Ernest Baylor. It doesn't have any particular inscription to read, but on behalf of the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus, that voted you Legislator of the Year, 1999. President is Monclure Samson, Sr., State President and presented by your's truly as the Treasurer.

Representative Baylor: On behalf of the State of Louisiana, Governor Mike Foster, Hunt Downer, Speaker of the House, and Mr. Randy Ewing who is the President of the Senate, I would like to say, thank you Mr. Burrell for asking me to come down and receive this award. It is such an auspicious set of individuals and outstanding people who I have been knowing just about all of my life. Its an honor when people of your peer look back at you and say, job well done. And I really thank you Mr. Mayor for giving me an opportunity to receive it here before yourself as well, the outstanding City Council we have before us. Again, thanks very much and may God bless each and everyone of you in the challenges that you have today, but importantly in the millennium that we are going to be going into and you have my support in Baton Rouge, when we go back to make sure that northwest Louisiana will not be looked over; thank you very much.

Councilman Burrell: Ernest, we do appreciate all that you've done for Shreveport. You've been a hard worker for our area, and again, we appreciate that.

The Council considered the CONSENT AGENDA legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for Introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to October 12, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 237 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Consumer Development Committee to hold "Join the Celebration" in Convention Hall and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Resolution No. 240 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the use of certain equipment by the Line Avenue Merchants Association on October 16, 1999.

ORDINANCES: None.

Motion by Councilman Serio to suspend the rules to add a resolution to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Huckaby and unanimously approved. Motion by Councilman Serio to add Resolution No. 241 of 1999 to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Carmody and unanimously approved.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Serio for Adoption of the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 205 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE EXPO HALL FOR THE CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY'S HEAD START PROGRAM TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL CAREER/SERVICE/HEALTH AWARENESS EXPO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Burrell

WHEREAS, the Caddo Community Action Agency's Head Start Program will hold its Annual Career/Service/Health Awareness Expo on October 25 and 26, 1999 in the Expo Hall; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the Head Start Program is to provide culturally sensitive comprehensive services that will prepare low income preschool children with readiness skills necessary to succeed in school and to assist their parents in becoming self-sufficient citizens; and

WHEREAS, there are presently over 1,000 children registered in the Head Start Program for the 1999-2000 school year; and

WHEREAS, in addition to the screening and testing of these children, the fair will also serve to provide health, nutrition, career and literacy information.

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall for the Caddo Community Action Agency's Head Start Program's Annual Career/Service/Health Awareness Expo.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall by the Caddo Community Action Agency's Head Start Program to hold its Annual Career/Service/Health Awareness Expo on October 25 and 26, 1999 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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. 206 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE BARNWELL CENTER FOR PROVIDENCE HOUSE TO HOLD A VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BANQUET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Stewart

WHEREAS, Providence House plans to hold a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on February 8, 2000 in the Barnwell Center; and

WHEREAS, Providence House, a nonprofit organization, is a residential development center for homeless families with children; and

WHEREAS, Providence House gives help and hope to more than 130 families in our community each year through direct support, assistance and aid; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire building rental fee for the use of the Barnwell Center by Providence House to hold a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.

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 Barnwell Center by Providence House to hold a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on February 8, 2000 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 214 of 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOSEPHINE VAN ZANDT, LOCATED AT 1202 WELLS ISLAND RD., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Josephine Van Zandt. be authorized to connect the building located at 1202 Wells Island Rd., to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 215 of 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SONNY JOSEPH SAN ANGELO, LOCATED AT 1234 WELLS ISLAND RD. TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Sonny Joseph San Angelo, be authorized to connect the building located at 1234 Wells Island Rd., to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 216 of 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONNIE J. NARCOLLI, LOCATED AT 1228 WELLS ISLAND RD., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Connie J. Narcolli. be authorized to connect the building located at

1228 Wells Island Rd., to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 217 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: P2-4 & T2-4, 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 Nos: P2-4 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T2-4 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: P2-4, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T2-4, 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. 218 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: P2-5, 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: P2-5 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P2-5, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way for this project.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 219 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: P3-9, 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: P3-9 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P3-9, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way for this project.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 220 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: P3-20 & T3-20, 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: P3-20 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T3-20 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: P3-20, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T3-20, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 221 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: P3-24 & T3-24, 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: P3-24 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T3-24 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: P3-24, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T3-24, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 222 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: P3-26 & T3-26, 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: P3-26 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T3-26 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: P3-26, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T3-26, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 223 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: P3-28 & T3-28, 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: P3-28 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T3-28 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: P3-28, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T3-28, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 224 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: P3-29 & T3-29, 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: P3-29 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T3-29 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: P3-29, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T3-29, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 225 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: P3-30 & T3-30, 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: P3-30 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T3-30 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: P3-30, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T3-30, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 226 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: P3-32, 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: P3-32 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: P3-32, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way for this project.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 227 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: P4-6 & T4-6, 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: P4-6 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-6 have failed; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P4-6, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-6, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 228 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: P4-7 & T4-7, 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 Nos: P4-7 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-7 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: P4-7, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-7, 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.

RESOLUTION NO. 229 OF 1999

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: P4-8 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: P4-8, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way.

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. 230 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: P4-10, 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: P4-10 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: P4-10, 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. 231 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: P4-14 & T4-14, 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: P4-14 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-14 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: P4-14, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-14, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 232 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: P4-15 & T4-15, 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: P4-15 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-15 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: P4-15, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-15, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 233 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: P4-20 & T4-20, 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: P4-20 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-20 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: P4-20, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-20, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 234 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: P4-21 & T4-21, 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 Nos: P4-21 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-21 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: P4-21, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-21, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 235 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: P4-23, 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: P4-23 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: P4-23, 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. 236 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: P4-24 & T4-24, 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: P4-24 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental to the property comprising Parcel No: T4-24 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: P4-24, to be acquired in fee title for street right-of-way and Parcel No: T4-24, to be acquired as rental and uses as a temporary construction servitude.

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

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 127 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF FRANCIS STREET IN THE MANDEL ADDITION 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 portion of the dedicated Francis Street right-of-way located north of Jacob Street and abutting Lot 10 of Block "F" and abutting Lot 1 of Block "G" of the Mandel Subdivision in the NW/4 of Section 16 (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby closed and abandoned.

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

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

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

/s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 128 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR AN ENCROACHMENT ONTO PORTION OF THE LINE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY 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 City of Shreveport is hereby authorized and empowered to grant an encroachment with respect to portion of the Line Avenue right-of-way unto and in favor of Michael Perry Bowman and Amy Elizabeth Poe Bowman, and after due notice, publication, and compliance in all respects with the laws applicable thereto, and after the effective date of this ordinance, the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, an instrument or permit of encroachment, substantially in the form of the document filed along with the original copy of this ordinance in the office of the Clerk of Council of the City of Shreveport.

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

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

/s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTION NO. 202 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CADDO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT NUMBER ONE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Caddo Parish Communications District Number One wishes to lease space at Fire Station No. 17 for a radio tower for the 800 MHZ Trunk radio system that will serve all city and parish public safety agencies; and

WHEREAS, the benefit to the city from said lease is the equipping of fire, police and emergency medical services personnel with several million dollars worth of communication equipment at no cost to the city.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Keith P. Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish Communications District Number One substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on September 14, 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 Stewart, seconded by Councilman Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 203 OF 1999

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

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

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

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport shall make application to receive an award as part of the Clinton Administration's national program to combat violent crime and to expand community policing. The Shreveport Police Department will receive a total of $369,986 from the United States Bureau of Justice with the City providing an eleven percent (11%) cash match. These funds will be used to purchase patrol cars and the necessary equipment to make these vehicle street ready.

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

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

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 204 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION OF ITS INTEREST IN CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS, RENZI EDUCATION AND ARTS CENTER AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, certain property described below has been adjudicated to the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, to-wit:

East 20 feet of Lot 6 and the West 40 feet of Lot 7, Block 8, Holmesville Subdivision of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Book V, page 733, of the Conveyance Records of Louisiana, having a municipal address of 431 Egan Street, Shreveport, Louisiana.

WHEREAS, Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as having Section 501 (c)(3) status, said recognition evidenced by the attached letter dated March 2, 1982; and

WHEREAS, Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, Renzi Education and Arts Center, desires the property described above for a garden, to be used as a teaching tool for educational programs offered through the Center, which will also serve to beautify the immediate neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows has agreed to renovate and maintain such property until the conveyance of the property by such organization pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Constitution Article 7, Section 14(B) and LSA-R.S. 33:4717.3; and

WHEREAS, the City finds this proposed Act of Donation serves a public purpose and renders a public service;

WHEREAS, Section 26-53 of the Code of Ordinances requires City Council approval of any agreement made and entered into by the City of Shreveport and any person, whereunder such person receives a donation in return for services which serve a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, said donation shall be in accordance with R.S. 33:4720.25 et. seq. and shall be a donation of only such right title and interest as City of Shreveport may have in such property, and shall be without any warranty of title, express or implied.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an act of donation of such right title and interest as the City of Shreveport may have to the following property to Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, Renzi Education and Arts Center, with the express condition that the donee shall renovate and maintain such property until conveyance of the property by such organization pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Constitution Article 7, Section 14(B) and LSA-R.S. 33:4717.3, to wit:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 209 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH N. O. THOMAS PLAZA L. C. AND THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE N. O. THOMAS BUILDING AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and the Parish of Caddo have proposed to purchase the N. O. Thomas Building in downtown Shreveport for use as City Hall and the location for the administrative offices of Parish government; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for legal documents to be signed which will provide for the City and Parish to purchase the N. O. Thomas Building from its present owners; and

WHEREAS, these documents have been negotiated by all parties and are ready for execution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that the Mayor be and is authorized on behalf of the City to execute an agreement between N. O. Thomas Plaza, L. C., the Parish of Caddo and the City of Shreveport for the purchase of the N. O. Thomas Building, substantially in the form of the agreement which was filed in the office of the Clerk of Council on September 14, 1999, 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 which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared to be severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions 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, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 210 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND KPMG FOR AN EXTERNAL AUDIT OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City is required by City Charter Section 4.28 to cause to have accomplished an annual financial audit of the City; and

WHEREAS, KPMG agrees to conduct an audit of the City in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and applicable law; and

WHEREAS, external audit firms are normally selected by the City for four years with one year contracts executed for each of those four years; and

WHEREAS, the engagement of KPMG best meets the needs of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal, and regular session convened that it hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Shreveport and KPMG substantially in accordance with KPMG's Response to the City of Shreveport's Request for Proposal dated July, 1999, filed for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of the resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 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 Serio, seconded by Councilman Spigener for passage.

Councilman Burrell: I wanted to make a comment at this time before we vote on this. There was a recommendation that was sent forth by the Audit and Finance Committee which was compromised of three Council persons, each one of those votes were of equal weight, although it was judged on a different basis based on their presentation. And although, for the benefit of the public, although we would send you, as Council members, one recommendation it is still left up to the Council if they wanted to add someone other than the one that we recommended. And also to let the three Council members who are part of the A & F Committee know that although there was the recommendation was sent, you still individual rights to vote your conscious; so I wanted to make that clear. And the recommendation that was sent forth to the Council was KPMG, that we recommended, KPMG for this, but we do have an alternate that is on the agenda too; so, at this time we will take our vote on this.

Councilman Shyne: I believe we are at the point of discussion, before we vote, are we? Councilman Burrell: Yes. Councilman Shyne: If so, I would like to make some comments also and I appreciate you letting me know that I do have the right to vote my conviction and I don't have to vote the conviction of the committee. If you had not told me that, I never would have known that. Councilman Burrell: Well that is why I'm here, to help educate. Councilman Shyne: After all of these years on the Council. Councilman Burrell: Stay close to me Joe, you'll get educated. Councilman Shyne: I really didn't know that, after about 8 years serving on the Council before you got here. Councilman Burrell: You mean you didn't pick up on that? Councilman Shyne: No, I didn't, I didn't and I appreciate this. And I'm saying this so that, you know, next time we do understand that we do have the right to vote our conviction and you don't have to tell us. Councilman Burrell: Okay. Councilman Shyne: I've been known to be a conservative especially when it come to monetary affairs. And I still have a problem here because it seems like we are in a position to maybe, save the taxpayers of the City of Shreveport, $200,000. I want to ask the Chairman or someone on the committee, is that a fact? Is this information that we received, is this factual information? Councilman Burrell: What we can tell, the information that you have in front of you, is factual. Councilman Shyne: So, the proposal that was submitted by Allen, Green & Company would be a savings of $200,000? Councilman Burrell: Over a four year period. Councilman Shyne: Hey, over a four year period. Councilman Burrell: That's factual. Councilman Shyne: To me, ladies and gentlemen, we could get a whole lot of grass cut and I'm seeing where we could get a lot of police cars and a lot of other things done with that $200,000 savings. Not that I'm not concerned about getting the best package, and I understand sometimes, to get the best package, it might not be the most conservative way out, but I'm also told that this firm does do top quality work. And I am kind of at a juncture where it is pretty hard for me to make a decision. I think we have two good proposals here. I think that we need to take a hard look at saving the City money. I'm always in the mode of trying to save and try to stretch tax dollars because I know I work pretty hard for the little money that I do get. I would like for the public officials to spend it in a very prudent manner. So, I would ask my colleagues to take a close look at what we have here and I believe Councilman Huckaby has introduced a resolution that would give us an opportunity to vote for the proposal that was submitted by Allen, Green & Company. I would ask my colleagues to look at this. I know you've prayed over it. I know you've done some extra research and I know most of you all are concerned about spending taxpayer's dollars. And I am a conservative. And I think we need to take a very serious look at what we have here, Mr. Chairman, and I would ask my colleagues to do the same thing.

Councilman Spigener: I am a member of the Audit and Finance Committee and was a part of the decision making process that recommended KPMG. There were several issues that we looked at and this of course for those of you in the audience and the public also that may be watching on t.v. Both proposals were very good, very well presented, very professional people in both organizations; I have no problem with that. But the issues that I looked at, and I think the other Council members on the committee looked at, sometimes cheapest is not always best, and I'm not saying that in a derogatory manner but I think there are other issues, we need to look at. And one of those, that I looked at that KPMG is a national firm and have the resources to pull from if there is an issue locally that they do not feel comfortable, if the local office does not feel comfortable in addressing. And I felt that that was an important issue although I know the other firm also has contacts that they can draw from, but I felt that the strength of this national firm was important that we look at. Also, in keeping our bond rating strong, we have no proof that our bond rating would be weakened, but I think that this was also a plus in the court for the original recommendation of the Audit and Finance Committee. And also, I looked at the savings of $200,000 and I then I looked at the cost of the audit by the firm that gave us the lowest bid, and when I added those together, I thought well it is not only a $200,000 savings, but those dollars spent for that audit by enlarge are going to be taken out of the City because the firm is not located in our city. So, those were the issues that I looked at in making that recommendation or in my portion, my 1/3 of the recommendation. I wanted to make that clear to those people that are listening, that this was the basis for my recommendation, of course I just speak for myself and not the other members on the committee.

Councilman Serio: I got about four points I want to make about this particular, my decision, you can see I have already voted my conviction on this one. The issue is we have about a $200,000 difference in the two contracts, the two bids. One is for $200,000 for the City for the company for Allen, Green which is out of town. Basically we would have a $200,000 outflow of dollars outside of the City. In utilizing the same dollar impact we've used with the Chamber and with the Tourist Bureau of the $3.2 roll, that $800,000 that's used over four years has a direct impact of almost $2.5 million dollars on the local economy. So, I can either spend $2.5 million or create a $2.5 million dollar impact on the local economy or I could take $200,000 totally out of the local economy. One thing I found is that with KPMG is that they are a national firm. When we go to New York, I like the idea of having a national firm behind us. The one thing I noticed in yesterday's presentation to when Mr. Green came up, he did give his Bossier City address for his office, not showing that he does in fact live in Monroe and that most of the company folks, are in Monroe. They are not in Shreveport. We have an office here that operates. Last but not least, I did not like the implication if sending the $2 in the mail to the Council members. I thought that was in very poor taste and that really cinched my decision when I saw the letter come in with the $2 attached to it. I felt like it put all of the Council members in a very precarious situation and did not like that particular issue. And for that, I have already voted and I vote my convictions, I'm going to stay with KPMG because I think it is the best opportunity for the City of Shreveport.

Councilman Huckaby: In addition to the $200,000 savings initially mentioned by Mr. Shyne, the Allen, Green firm has a higher rate of minority participation aspect in its bid and while minority participation may not mean a great deal to some of my colleagues, it means a helluva lot to me. My vote will go against this firm, not that I have anything in particular against them, but I think that the Allen, Green firm will do just a good of a job. There is no evidence in the record to show that they would not do just as good a job as the firm that the majority seems to favor. For those reasons, I will vote against this firm.

Councilman Shyne: Could you give us again, I believe on yesterday we discussed it, the evaluation was done on a point system. Did we say that it was a four points difference between? Councilman Huckaby: It was less than 10, Mr. Shyne, I don't remember the exact number (seven). Councilman Shyne: It was seven point. Mr. Thompson: Those figures were given by Mr. Green, I believe, Mr. Shyne but Mr. Snelding might be able to. Councilman Shyne: That is what I want to do. Councilman Burrell: Yes, at this time, I think I will ask Rad to give you an overview of the system that he used because he was the one who developed it. Councilman Shyne: Mr. Snelding, not so much an overview, but could you give us the difference in the points between the first firm that was selected and the second firm? Mr. Snelding: Let me first tell you that, the total points possible was 300. KPMG, Peat Marwick, got 278.03 points and Allen, Green & Company got 271 even; so, approximately 7.03 points difference out of a possible 300.

Councilman Carmody: Rad, could I ask you to give an explanation thorough of basically as the Audit and Finance Committee what we were asked to evaluate, please. Mr. Snelding: There was four areas, that were evaluated.: (1) technical experience; (2) understanding of the job itself relating to the City of Shreveport, (3) experience as far as the company was concerned with like and similar businesses and audits and (4) cost estimate. Councilman Shyne: What I've heard today from some of the members, I guess that was sitting on the Audit and Finance Committee, it seems like then it should have been a bigger margin than just 7 points between the two firms. I don't know who they sent the $2 dollars to, but I guess it didn't arrive at my address and I've moved in the last 30 years.

And about the $2.5 million dollar impact that it will have on the economy, I don't know whether that number came from the Chamber. If it came from the Chamber, somebody at the Chamber is blowing out some smoke. I've never known a contract of this size to have that type of economic impact, a $2.5 million dollar impact. I don't whether they are blowing smoke or used the wrong calculation or what.

But, and I was under the impression, maybe I got the wrong impression, but I was under the impression that this was a local firm also and that dollars that dollars that was earned by this firm would also be spent in the local area. I still believe that this firm will do an excellent job from some of the experiences. I was told that they did the auditing for the Caddo Parish School system which is not a little bitty job and I believe in some of their literature, I've read where they have done some other nice size jobs although I believe the City of Shreveport probably will be, and I could be wrong, probably would be the largest job that they have done to this point. But I would like for us to take into consideration that and Mr. Green that, I don't believe, I don't want to use the word "cheapest" as was used. I like to use the term the most "conservative" financial figures that were given and sometimes you can, just because you pay a whole lot for something doesn't necessarily say that you are getting quality all of the time. I really would like for us to take a serious look at what we are about to do in the process of spending taxpayers dollars here in the City of Shreveport.

Councilman Huckaby: I did receive the two crisp $1 dollar bills that Mr. Serio spoke of, but I did not receive in the same spirit that Mr. Serio received it. Had the two bills been $100 bill, I think I would have received it in a negative fashion and would have sent it back to the Green firm, but the two $1 bills that were sent meant basically, nothing to me and I did not take it in the same spirit that Mr. Serio took it.

Councilman Burrell: Having chaired the Audit and Finance Committee for the last five years, the presentations that were given to the three of us who sit on the Committee were very good presentation. But I made it clear at that presentation that I thought the Allen, Green Company made the best presentation in terms of presentations. I went on to check to see whether or not it made a big difference in whether we have a Big 6 firm or a smaller firm that has a good reputation to do the audit because based upon what we are trying to do here in the City and the Mayor has taken the lead on this, is to give smaller companies some opportunities to grow and we will never had any larger firms if we always consider them not being large enough to compete whenever they have established a record of being able to compete. The external auditing contract that we have, the size of it, is smaller than some of the contracts that I know the smaller firm has done in the City of New Orleans. They have audited school boards down there that has a contract twice as large as ours. So I was trying to find ways to measure both of these companies. True enough, KPMG they have done a good job for us over the period. We did have some concerns which was expressed by our lead auditor and we've discussed those issues too. We had an issue that dealt with, because KPMG had the contract last time, there was an issue dealing with minority participation on the contract in which I wasn't satisfied because it did not express the spirit of the agreement that we had on last time and I shared that with KPMG to be totally honest with them. I feel that under the circumstances, this really boils down to, I guess more politics than it does, whether or not one firm can actually do the job of the other, if the public really want to know the truth. When KPMG took over the contract from the previous firm that had it before, one of the reasons that was given is that over a period of four to six years, you need to change companies, and I asked why was that necessary. Sometimes companies get in a rut and basically all you do is reproduce information and it doesn't-they don't, I am not saying that KPMG would do this because they have a great reputation, but they get sort of stuck in a rut and they wind up reproducing information rather than going in and researching information. And I know that the Allen, Green Company based upon the politicking and the energies that they have put in trying to get this contract, believe you me, they should get "A" for effort if nothing else and I feel that they will carry that energy over into the work that they do so that they can prove themselves. For those reasons that I've given, I feel that overall I would be willing, personally to give the Allen, Green Company an opportunity although they are right now, their office is based in Bossier but then we always talking about regional economy and we are always talking about Shreveport/Bossier, we don't lock out Bossier people that come and do business here in Shreveport that work in Shreveport. We don't lock the gates. So, I think those kind of things to me seem a bit hypocritical when you use one set of standards here and then turn around and use another set of standards there, I don't care to that in this issue. I don't think that the votes are there, but I think at this point we should consider and try to be fair to both of these companies. So at this time, I'm recommending Allen, Green Company but since we are on Item No. 210, that means that we are going to either have to vote that [resolution] down and vote the other one up, so that is the direction that I'm giving you at this time.

Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Serio, and Spigener. 4. Nays: Councilman Huckaby, Shyne, and Burrell. 3.

Councilman Burrell: The KPMG company has gotten the contract. I would assume that, if we can make that as a fact at this point, you would have to vote down the other one or is there--give me the procedures on that. If we vote one up, we have to vote the other one down? Mr. Thompson: They are inconsistent resolutions. The Council would not be advised to approve both. So our recommendation would be if you approve one, then you would withdraw the other from the agenda. Councilman Burrell: As a point of clarification, we had 4 votes for and 3 against.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 211 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the city of Shreveport and Allen, Green & Company, LLP for an external audit of the city of Shreveport for fiscal year January 1, 1999, through December 31, 1999, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Chairman again, I do think that you made some excellent points. I do think that we do have to be extremely careful about not growing our smaller firms. I do think we have to be extremely careful by having the same company do our auditing year in and year out because there is a tendency to just reproduce the same information. I do think that we need to be careful about how we say People who live in Bossier don't live in Shreveport when we are trying to develop a Shreveport-Bossier type of attitude. I do believe that this is the only way that Shreveport and Bossier is going to ever get to be the kind of cities that they need to be. We are going to have to start looking and thinking of ourselves as being one economic area and we are both are going to have to work together in order to support the economic objectives of each one.

Mr. Green, I do think you have a fine firm and again, I do feel like that you all should have gotten the contract.

Mr. Chairman, thank you very much and I would like to commend you for your competitive spirit. You proved to me that this is something that you really wanted your company to be able to do because you felt like that you all could do an excellent job. And Charles, whenever it comes to saving money, I'm always for it. If that is stopping at a service station, if one's gas is two cents less than the other one and I'm not going to use the word "cheaper". If it is two cents less than the other one, I'll stop and buy the gas that is two cents less. I'm always, I'm always concerned about saving taxpayers dollars. I'm a conservative. I was born a conservative, I live as a conservative, and I'll die as a conservative because I believe that saving taxpayers dollars. Because I think we have a tendency to spend money which does not come directly out of our pockets, a little looser.

Councilman Burrell: Well, Councilman Shyne, the conservative word in on that, so you got his message and so we appreciate you all bidding on the contract and keep it up. It'll come one day.

RESOLUTION NO. 212 OF 1999

Offered by Councilman Serio and seconded by Councilman Shyne:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING FOR SEALED BIDS 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, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said City, that:

SECTION 1. The Clerk of Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer") be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to advertise in accordance with the provisions of law for sealed bids for the purchase of Eighty-Seven Million Dollars ($87,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999A (the "Bonds") of the Issuer, said Bonds being authorized at a special election held in the City on Saturday, July 17, 1999, for the purpose of public buildings as follows: (i) $85,000,000 for constructing, acquiring and improving a convention center, and acquiring the necessary land, equipment and furnishings therefor, and (ii) $2,000,000 for constructing, acquiring, renovating and/or improving public buildings for multi-cultural and other public purposes, and acquiring the necessary land, equipment and furnishings therefor. The Bonds will be in fully registered form, will be dated November 1, 1999, will be in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity, will be payable from unlimited ad valorem taxation and will bear interest from date thereof, or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable on May 1, 2000, and semiannually thereafter on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The Bonds will be numbered from R-1 upwards and will mature serially on May 1 of each year as follows, to-wit:

Year Principal Amount Year Principal Amount

2001 $2,670,000 2011 $4,625,000

2002 2,820,000 2012 4,885,000

2003 2,980,000 2013 5,165,000

2004 3,145,000 2014 5,455,000

2005 3,325,000 2015 5,765,000

2006 3,510,000 2016 6,090,000

2007 3,710,000 2017 6,435,000

2008 3,920,000 2018 6,800,000

2009 4,145,000 2019 7,180,000

2010 4,375,000

SECTION 2. Those Bonds maturing May 1, 2010, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full at any time on or after May 1, 2009, or in part, in the inverse order of their maturities, and if less than a full maturity, then by lot within such maturity, on any interest payment date on or after May 1, 2009, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event a Bond is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed. Official notice of such call of any of the Bonds for redemption will be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date addressed to the registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent.

SECTION

The Bonds shall be sold in the manner required by law, and in accordance with the terms of this resolution, the official Notice of Bond Sale herein set forth, and the Official Statement referred to in Section 6 hereof. In advertising the Bonds for sale, the City Council shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids received.

SECTION

The Clerk of Council be and he is hereby further empowered, authorized and directed to issue a Notice of Bond Sale and cause the same to be published as required by law, which Notice of Bond Sale shall be in substantially the following form:

OFFICIAL

NOTICE OF BOND SALE

$87,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1999A

OF THE

CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City" or the "Issuer"), will receive sealed bids for the purchase of Eighty-Seven Million Dollars ($87,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999A (the "Bonds") of the Issuer, at the City Hall, 1234 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, until three (3:00) o'clock p.m., Louisiana Time, Central Time, on Tuesday, November 9, 1999.

The Bonds are being issued for the purpose of public buildings as follows: (i) $85,000,000 for constructing, acquiring and improving a convention center, and acquiring the necessary land, equipment and furnishings therefor, and (ii) $2,000,000 for constructing, acquiring, renovating and/or improving public buildings for multi-cultural and other public purposes, and acquiring the necessary land, equipment and furnishings therefor, and were authorized at a special election held in the Issuer on July 17, 1999.

The Bonds will be issued as fully registered bonds in "book-entry only" form and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"). DTC will act as securities depository for the Bonds, and purchasers of the Bonds will not receive certificates representing their interest in the Bonds purchased.

The Bonds will be dated November 1, 1999, and will be in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity. The Bonds will be payable from unlimited ad valorem taxes and will bear interest from date thereof or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable on May 1, 2000, and semiannually thereafter on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The Bonds will be numbered from R-1 upward and will mature serially on May 1 of each year as follows, to-wit:

Year Principal Amount Year Principal Amount

2001 $2,670,000 2011 $4,625,000

2002 2,820,000 2012 4,885,000

2003 2,980,000 2013 5,165,000

2004 3,145,000 2014 5,455,000

2005 3,325,000 2015 5,765,000

2006 3,510,000 2016 6,090,000

2007 3,710,000 2017 6,435,000

2008 3,920,000 2018 6,800,000

2009 4,145,000 2019 7,180,000

2010 4,375,000

Those Bonds maturing May 1, 2010, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full at any time on or after May 1, 2009, or in part, in the inverse order of their maturities, and if less than a full maturity, then by lot within such maturity, on any interest payment date on or after May 1, 2009, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event a Bond is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed. Official notice of such call of any of the Bonds for redemption will be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date addressed to the registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent.

The principal of the Bonds, upon maturity or redemption, will be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent upon presentation and surrender thereof, and interest on the Bonds will be payable by the Paying Agent by check mailed by the Paying Agent to the registered owner (determined as of the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding said interest payment date) at the address as shown on the books of said Paying Agent. The Trust Company of Louisiana, in the City of Ruston, Louisiana, has been designated as Paying Agent.

Except as provided under DTC's book-entry only system, the Bonds may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the registration books of the Paying Agent, and such registration shall be at the expense of the Issuer. A Bond may be assigned by the execution of an assignment form on the Bonds or by other instruments of transfer and assignment acceptable to the Paying Agent. A new Bond or Bonds will be delivered by the Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new registered owner) in exchange for such transferred and assigned Bonds after receipt of the Bonds to be transferred in proper form. Such new Bond or Bonds must be in the denomination of $5,000 for any one maturity or any integral multiple thereof. Neither the Issuer nor the Paying Agent shall be required to issue, register, transfer or exchange (i) any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of business on the 15th day of the month next preceding an interest payment date and ending at the close of business on the interest payment date, or (ii) any Bond called for redemption prior to maturity during a period beginning at the opening of business fifteen (15) days before the date of the mailing of a notice of redemption of such Bonds and ending on the date of such redemption.

Each bid submitted must be for the entire issue of Bonds, must be on the bid form furnished by the Governing Authority without alteration or qualification, and must be accompanied by (i) a certified or cashier's check on any member of the Federal Reserve System, or (ii) a Financial Surety Bond, in the amount of Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($870,000) made payable to the Issuer as a guarantee that the bidders will comply with the terms of their bids. If a Financial Surety Bond is used, it must be from an insurance company licensed to issue such a bond in the State of Louisiana, and such Financial Surety Bond must be submitted to the Governing Authority or its Bond Counsel by 9:00 a.m., Louisiana (Central Standard) time, on the sale day. The Financial Surety Bond must identify each bidder whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Financial Surety Bond. If the Bonds are awarded to a bidder utilizing a Financial Surety Bond, then that purchaser is required to submit its Deposit to the Issuer in the form of a wire transfer not later than 3:30 p.m., Louisiana (Central Standard) time, on the day following the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Financial Surety Bond may be drawn by the Issuer to satisfy the Deposit requirement. The Deposits of the unsuccessful bidder or bidders will be returned promptly, and the Deposit of the successful bidder or bidders will be deposited and the proceeds credited against the purchase price of the Bonds, or in the case of neglect or refusal to comply with such bid, will be forfeited to the Issuer as and for liquidated damages. No interest will be allowed on the amount of the Deposit.

Bidders shall name the rate or rates of interest the Bonds shall bear, not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, to be expressed in a multiple of 1/20th or 1/8th of 1% per annum. Bids must stipulate a purchase price for the Bonds of the par value thereof and accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of delivery of the Bonds. No bid which specifies cancellation of the Bonds will be considered. No bids providing for additional or supplemental interest will be considered.

The Governing Authority will meet at the place and time hereinabove set forth for the receipt of bids. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid offers the lowest "true interest cost" to the Issuer for the full authorized amount of the Bonds, to be determined by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments on the Bonds from the payment dates to November 1, 1999, such that the sum of such present values is equal to the price bid, including any premium bid but not including interest accrued to the date of delivery (the preceding calculation is sometimes referred to as the "Canadian Interest Cost Method" or "Present Value Method"). In the case of a tie bid, the winning bid will be awarded by lot. If any bid for the Bonds shall be acceptable, a prompt award of the bonds will be made. The right is expressly reserved to waive any irregularity in any bid or to reject any and all bids received.

It shall be the obligation of the successful bidder to furnish in writing to the Issuer's Bond Counsel, referenced below, the reoffering yields within three (3) business days after the date of the sale and the initial public offering prices of the Bonds not less than ten (10) business days prior to delivery of the Bonds.

The Bonds will be delivered as soon as practicable on or about December 16, 1999, in the form of one initial bond for each annual maturity of the Bonds registered with the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC. The successful bidder or bidders shall pay in Federal Funds on the date of delivery the balance of the purchase price of the Bonds plus accrued interest. The Bonds will be delivered at the offices of DTC in New York, New York, against payment therefor.

The Official Statement containing pertinent information relative to the authorization, sale and security of the Bonds is being prepared and may be obtained upon its completion from the Issuer's Bond Counsel or Co-Bond Counsel.

The approving legal opinion of Bond Counsel and Co-Bond Counsel, who have supervised the proceedings, the printed Bonds and the transcript of record as passed upon will be furnished to the successful bidder without cost to him. Said transcript will contain the usual closing proofs, including a certificate that up to the time of delivery no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the taxes necessary to pay the same.

In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the Governing Authority will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain events. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.

For information relative to the Issuer and not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement, address Ms. Elizabeth B. Washington, Director of Finance, City of Shreveport, 1234 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. For information relative to the Bonds being offered for sale, please address either Bond Counsel or Co-Bond Counsel.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Shreveport, Louisiana, on this, the 28^th day of September, 1999.

s/Chairman

Attest:

/s/Clerk of Council

SECTION

This Governing Authority will meet in open and public session at the time and place set out in the Notice of Bond Sale incorporated herein, for the purpose of receiving bids for the Bonds, considering and taking action upon the bids, and taking any other action required by this resolution, or necessary to effectuate the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. If any award of the Bonds shall be made, such award shall be made for not less than par and accrued interest to the highest bidder therefor, such award and highest bidder to be determined in accordance with the aforesaid Notice of Bond Sale.

SECTION

There shall be prepared an Official Bid Form for the submission of bids and an Official Statement which shall contain complete bidding details, security features and other pertinent information relative to the sale and issuance of the Bonds as may be deemed necessary, advisable or desirable, which Official Bid Form and Official Statement shall be distributed to all prospective bidders and other interested parties.

SECTION

Prior to the delivery of the Bonds, the Issuer anticipates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the project from other available funds. The project includes (i) constructing, acquiring and improving a convention center, and acquiring the necessary land, equipment and furnishings therefor, and (ii) constructing, acquiring, renovating and/or improving public buildings for multi-cultural and other public purposes, and acquiring the necessary land, equipment and furnishings therefor. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse any such expenditures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1(b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the Bonds and not later than one year after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid or (ii) the date on which the project was placed in service. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2.

SECTION

In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the Governing Authority will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain events. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 213 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS TO BE USED IN THE FY 2000 BUDGET PROCESS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City Council has established by resolution policies which govern the preparation, submission and adoption of the annual operating budgets; and

WHEREAS, these policies require that the Council adopt a resolution establishing the revenue assumptions to be used in this process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that the revenue assumptions set forth below are established for the FY 2000 budget process.

Sales Taxes for 1999 are anticipated to be 4% above 1998 collections. Sales taxes for 2000 are anticipated to be 2.75% above 1999 collections. Both of these figures will be monitored monthly and will be modified if economic conditions warrant.

Property Taxes for 1999 are anticipated to be approximately 4% above 1998 collections. Property tax collections for 2000 are anticipated to be 2% above 1999 collections.

Franchise Taxes, which include payments from SWEPCO, Arkla, Bell South and Time Warner Cable, are expected to be 2.5% overall above 1999 collections.

Video Poker receipts are expected to be similar to collections for 1998.

Occupational License Taxes for 1999 are anticipated to be 5.8% ahead of 1998. Collections for 2000 are expected to increase an additional 2.9%.

Landfill Fee Revenues are anticipated to hold steady for 2000, assuming that current negotiations between the City and Waste Management are concluded successfully,

Indirect Cost Revenues to the General Fund will be as calculated by the City's Cost Allocation Plan consultant.

Court Fines and Fees for 1999 are expected to be 3.7% less than was collected n 1998. No growth is anticipated in 2000.

Emergency Medical Service revenues for 1999 are expected to be within 1% of 1998 revenues. Revenues for 2000 are expected to be 4% above 1999 collections, due to a probable rate increase associated with changes in Medicare reimbursements.

Current Year Fund Balance for the General Fund is anticipated to be $10,610,000, about 6% above the year-end figure for 1998.

Revenue projections for the Golf, Airports and Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds will be established in cooperation with the managers of these funds. No increases in rates will be assumed in developing these projections.

Revenue projections for funds whose major source is State and Federal Funds will be established in coordination with the managers of these funds. No increases in grant funding levels will be assumed, unless these increases have been confirmed by the funding agencies.

Revenue projections for accounts not listed above will be established based on historical evidence and in coordination with the managers who administer them.

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 Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Huckaby and Spigener. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 238 of 1999: A resolution designing the baseline collection rates of local sales taxes in the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development area, and otherwise providing with respect.
Resolution No. 239 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Comcorp of Texas, Inc., d/b/a KMSS-TV for use of Huntington Park Golf Course and related facilities and services on October 18, 1999 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Resolution No. 241 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Loyola College Prep to hold its annual fundraiser in Convention Hall and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Ordinance No. 142 of 1999: An ordinance to amend Section 78-387 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Cross Lake and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 143 of 1999: An ordinance designating the boundaries of the downtown Entertainment Economic Development are and otherwise providing respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 144 of 1999: An ordinance enacting Division 6 of Article V. of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 145 of 1999: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - A tract of land located along the Lateral C-8 Drainage Canal and the Texas and Pacific Railroad in the N/2 of Section 4(T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 146 of 1999: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - A tract of land located south of the Williamson Way Road in the W/2 of Section 15 (T16N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 147 of 1999: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - A tract of land located in the SE/4 of Section 21 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 148 of 1999: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - A tract of land located along the Norris Ferry Road in the SE/4 of Section 29 (T6N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 149 of 1999: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - A tract of land located along the East Kings Highway in the SW/4 of Section 34 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and providing with respect thereto.
Ordinance No. 150 of 1999: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending Section 106-50 relative to reconsideration time period and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Burrell: I need to go back to 238 again, and better understand our situation there. I have no problem in what we are doing, per se but let me understand this, that once we set the baseline for the local taxes in the designated area, then where the taxes are now given the fact that we don't have Hollywood on line and some of the other development on line, once it pass a monthly based deadline collection of $27,173, I think is the figure we are using monthly or am I confusing it with another ordinance then anything beyond that point will be turned back in or should I say enfold back in to development of that area although we still have the Riverfront fund that is designated to that area and hopefully, well we just put $87 million down there in terms of development. Am I understanding that over and above the $27,173 all the rest of the tax collected will be used for redevelopment in that area? Mayor Hightower: That is the purpose of the district. For clarity sake though, the Hollywood Casino itself, t he Convention Center itself, are outside the district. We knew that those would be tax generating entities, and we knew that they would be up and running, however we don't know what else may or may not develop although we do have, at least on the drawing board, the entertainment district itself but that is yet to be fully funded from the private sector so whether that happens or not, I don't know. The entire intent of TIP district is to create a public-private partnership not so much that the public contributes to the private buildings themselves, but certainly the infrastructure around them, but your understanding is clear.

Councilman Burrell: So that the monies that we will get, will go into the infrastructure, basically not necessarily for, to underwriting the loans or anything of that nature? Mayor Hightower: And part of that would be up to the Council, obviously. And we'd talked briefly about using some TIP dollars to reinsure the 108 loan that you approved several weeks ago, at your meeting, for the entertainment district itself. But other than that, it would go into infrastructure improvements, lighting, safety, new development, whatever it would be that the Council chose to use those dollars for and they would be re-invested back into that particular geographical district.

Councilman Burrell: Excuse me for being selfish in some ways, but we represent interior district and I think it is no question where a part of my loyalties lie, and that is to look at interior areas also that have potential of development. Some times we assume that there is no potential there, and one in particular is the State Fair area, and we discussed that on a limited basis, but our second most, I guess economic generator in terms of entertainment and tourism is in that area. And we need to look at whether or not those type of areas can also fit the same mold and not assume that they won't.

I know in other cities they are looking at these type of areas too for possible TIP areas if they are able to generate the additional revenues based upon companies coming in, like we just had a Walgreen to come in out there right next to it and there is a couple of other businesses that are looking to locate, but we have a tendency not to encourage development in these areas. If it happens, it happens. It is unfortunate that some of us have to represent those type of districts, but it is fortunate in a sense that we have a certain level of sensitivity toward those areas because we are trying to create jobs also in those interior areas. So, I would like to ask this Administration to also and Council to also look at these alternative sites, and don't assume that they will not be revenue generating points or entities. And I tell you at this--well, I don't know should I be talking to your Mr. Antee or the Mayor because I'm trying to address him and I know you are talking in his ear, so I'll stop until you finish. Mr. Antee: I'm through, Councilman Burrell. Councilman Burrell: No disrespect, I'm just trying to get a point over to him. I can do it afterwards, if I need to. We on line? Are we on line? Mr. Antee: I'm through, Councilman Burrell. Councilman Burrell: Okay, thank you. Mr. Antee: I apologize for any inconvenience.

Councilman Burrell: No problem. But anyway it is a very, very serious issue. We are starting to get input from the area neighborhoods because they are learning that in order for their neighborhoods to improve, that somehow we are going to have to create a climate that will encourage business opportunities, businesses to come into those areas for redevelopment. And I don't envy per se, any other district, like South Shreveport or Southwest Shreveport. Pat has had a great opportunity over the years to get a lot of development in her area. You all are seeing development down there, but some of our other areas are not getting any because they are not promoted. They are not necessarily promoted from the Chamber, they are not, seem like they are not being promoted from the City. So, we sit there with potential, but yet and still, we don't have interest. And it takes all of us to help create that interest. It takes infusion of capital just as it would anywhere else into these areas, incentives and I'm asking here, publicly as I've asked you privately, that we give more of a commitment to these areas once we are able to cap off the riverfront and hopefully we can say: Riverfront, you are on your own. We have given you enough money. You generate money now to redevelop yourself. Now we are going to look at some other part of Shreveport. And like I say, I hate to feel selfish about this, but I do represent an area where people are now becoming more knowledgeable of that economic development wheel and how it turns and what it does and how it affects their community and so I'm saying that from that perspective. No disrespect intended.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Chairman, I'm glad to see that you do feel selfish because I represent a district with the same similar problems and it is pretty hard to blow that horn when you are out there blowing it by yourself. And I'm glad to see that you have your horn and you are blowing it too. I hope that we could blow this horn together because you and I and Councilman Huckaby, Councilman Carmody has a part of his district, which has the same problems.

I don't know whether it is because the areas that we represent maybe, the business people or the potential business people there don't belong to the Chamber, but you are exactly right. No one is and Councilwoman Spigener, I wished I had your problem of trying to decide on whether I wanted this big business to go into my area or not. It is kind of like playing football when you got two star quarterbacks. I rather have the problem of having two star quarterbacks than not having neither one; so, and I know some times you kind of think it is a hotseat and it is. But I'd rather have the problem of trying to decide on where I want to put a new Wal-Mart than representing an area where basically we don't have very many new businesses that are coming in. Basically, we have nobody who is interested in going in and revamping and remodeling and giving some new energy into that area.

Mr. Mayor, I am glad to see that we are in the process of spending $30 million dollars in redoing the Fairgrounds out there, and I do want to commend your master builder for bringing in some ideas, and you know who your master builder is. Mayor Hightower: We are looking at, it is going to be less than that, to keep you happy. Councilman Shyne: I do feel like the impact will be good for that area. Any time we go in and we spend new monies into an area like that, it has got to be some good benefits from it. I would hope to get with you and the Administration later on, and I know Councilman Burrell is concerned about it too.

There are some blighted areas in there that we need to figure out how we can use some, even if we have to us some federal dollars to go in and revitalize because that is a main corridor. A lot of people that will be coming to the Independence Bowl, that will be the only part of Shreveport that they will see, is that right, Mr. Antee? Mr. Antee: That is correct. Councilman Shyne: I think we, from a moral standpoint, at one time that was one of our proudest neighborhoods. We had a lot of working people who lived in that neighborhood, although that neighborhood now is going through a transition. I think we have an obligation as a city to go back in and to revitalize that area. We do have some new businesses that have come on line, I think the Chairman referred to what, a drug store. Councilman Burrell: Yes, in Westwood Shopping Center has several developments that is going on now in that area Councilman Shyne: And I would ask you, Mr. Mayor to, ask some of your economic development people to look into that area and to see what we can do. I know I've talked to people at Willis-Knighton and some other business people who would be willing to kind of do a public-private partnership with the City in order to revitalize that area. So, I would ask you to look into that. And those of you who have some influence with the Chamber, I would ask you to ask the Chamber to do a study to see what we can do to go back in and to revitalize some of those areas that is decaying.

Councilman Huckaby and I had the privilege of going up to St. Louis a couple of weeks ago, and we saw where the City of St. Louis is going back in to some of the areas that have gone through a transition and there is a kind of a public-private partnership that is going on to revitalize those areas with businesses and from a housing standpoint. I was really surprised to see how they were going back in and revitalizing the housing stock and a lot of the people who had moved to suburbs of St. Louis finding that it is more economical now to move back into what we would call the inner city because you do have new businesses and you do have new small entertainment districts that are going in and it is very convenient for them. I would like for us to look at that because Tom represents an area like that, Huck represents an area like that, and the Chairman has been talking about it; so, I would like for us to look at it. Mr. Chairman, I do agree with you. We need to do something to revitalize those areas.

Councilman Carmody: I appreciate each of the Councilmen' concern for the different areas of town. I do think that the point ought to be brought out that, especially around the area of the Fairgrounds, there we saw the private sector lead the way. And Willis-Knighton took a very pro-active stance in trying to turn that part of the City around. And I do think that it does take a teaming up of the private sector as well as the community to turn around those areas that are in decay and need help and I think we have seen a success story there. It was pointed out that when many of the folks visit our community and this is what they see, I think we are all concerned about that and Joe pointed it out, drive along Youree Drive. I've heard many comments throughout my life about areas of Youree Drive that need to be addressed, granted. But I think a lot of times I think we have to also pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and we've got to look to the private sector to do it.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded Councilman Serio for Introduction of Resolutions and Ordinances to lay over until the October 12, 1999, meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

Ordinance No. 129 of 1999: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 90-277 General Civil Penalty for parking infractions and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

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 Spigener seconded by Councilman Shyne adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

Ordinance No. 130 of 1999: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 90-303 Parking in Fire Lanes and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

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 Serio, seconded by Councilman Huckaby adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.

Ordinance No. 131 of 1999: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 90-305 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Amend the ordinance as follows:

Delete Section 90-305 (c) and substitute the following:

(1) to vehicles temporarily located in areas zoned residential while actually loading or unloading such vehicle; and

(2) to emergency vehicles located in areas zoned residential while said vehicle and its operator are on call for emergency services.

Motion by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the amendment. Councilman Serio moved to postpone.

Councilman Burrell: Is that the one that we were talking about committee reviewing? Councilman Serio: Yes, that is the one we were talking about the committee reviewing, but we can discuss it. If you want to put it on the agenda, we can put it up for a vote. Councilman Shyne: If you want to, we can postpone. I'll withdraw mine and if you want to make a motion to postpone. Councilman Serio: Mr. Shyne, I'm comfortable with the fact that we give the credence to the emergency vehicles because I think that's the whole issue is that you can't just blanket cover everybody with this ordinance unless you give credence to the emergency vehicles. If everybody is comfortable with it, I'm fine with it. Councilman Burrell: Is there any objections from the other two that was on there.

Councilman Shyne: I just want to ask the Chief, Chief since you all are going to enforce this ordinance, are you comfortable with the amendment? Chief Roberts: I don't think I've seen the amendment, Mr. Shyne. Chief Roberts: Did we amend it since yesterday? Mr. Thompson: I believe Mr. Serio asked for an amendment before the debate started at the last Council meeting and so Julie, prepared that amendment for Mr. Serio and I don't believe it has been distributed to the Police Department and to others. Ms. Glass: Although I did send it to you by e-mail, but I'm sure you have lots of them.

Councilman Burrell: I don't think that this is a sense of urgency. Is there a sense of urgency here? If not, we could postpone it and give the Chief an opportunity to look at the amendment and then if the committee wants to review it, then they can do it between that time. Seems like that is about the only thing that is pending is the amendment and whether or not you have some problems which was mentioned by Councilman Shyne, give you an opportunity to come and express your views. Chief Roberts: That'll be fine.

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

Mr. Thompson: I believe at the last meeting, you did appoint a committee but I records didn't pick up who the Chairman was or whether we are responsible for calling a meeting or if there is a Chairman, who is. Councilman Burrell: Let me appoint that Chair at this time; Councilman Serio will.

Ordinance No. 132 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

Ordinance No. 133 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

Ordinance No. 134 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program E (Water Improvements):

Decrease the appropriation for the Twelve Mile Bayou Bridge Repair (92E008) by $100,000. The funding source is 1990A URB.

Decrease the appropriation for T.L. Amiss Water Treatment Facility Automation (99E001) by $240,000. Funding source is Water and Sewer Revenues.

Increase the appropriation for Amiss WTP, Plant I & II Filter Improvements (98E006) by $480,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Increase the appropriation for Amiss Water Treatment Plant Lab Improvements (93E004) by $60,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Decrease the appropriation for Water Main Maintenance and Replacement (93E005) by $400,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

Decrease the appropriation for Amiss Washwater and Sludge Handling (94E003) by $1,000,000. Funding source is 1994A URB.

In Program F (Sewer Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for North Regional WWTP Roadway Improvements (98F007) by $800,000. Funding sources are Water and Sewer Revenues $600,000, 1990A URB $170,000, and 1994A URB $30,000.

Decrease the appropriation for Lucas and North Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Automation (99F001) by $240,000. Funding source is Water and Sewer Revenues.

Decrease the appropriation for the West Shreveport Trunk Main Replacement (99F013) by $120,000. Funding source is Water and Sewer Revenues.

Decrease the appropriation for the Pierremont Relief Sewer (89F015) by $70,000. The funding source is 1990A URB.

Increase the appropriation for Sewer Main Improvements - East Kings Highway (99F008) by $100,000. Funding source is 1991A URB.

Increase the appropriation for Wallace Force Main Repair (99F007) by $100,000. Funding source is 1991A URB.

Decrease the appropriation for Laboratory Expansion at Lucas WWTP (98F003) by $200,000. Funding source is 1991A URB.

Increase the appropriation for Improvements at Lucas WWTP (98F001) by $75,000. Funding source is 1991A URB.

Decrease the appropriation for Flournoy Lucas Sewer Extension Wardlaw Drive to Ranch Lane (96F001) by $75,000. Funding source is 1991A URB.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Amendment No. 2:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program B (Parks and Recreation)

Decrease the appropriation for Sunset Acres Park (96-B009) by $14,700. Funding source is 1997 GOB, Proposition 2 (Parks).

Decrease the appropriation for Hollywood Heights Park (96-B010) by $10,200. Funding source is 1997 GOB, Proposition 2 (Parks).

Increase the appropriation for Andrew Currie Park (96-B011) by $24,900. Funding source is 1997 GOB, Proposition 2 (Parks).

In Program D (Drainage):

Increase the appropriation for Master Plan Update (89-D031) by $25,000. Funding source is MPC.

Increase the appropriation for City-Wide Drainage Projects (96-D005) by $365,000. Funding sources are $265,000 from 1999 GOB, Prop. 10 (Drainage) and $100,000 from 1998 GOB, Prop. 10 (Drainage).

Decrease the appropriation for Lambert Park Drainage (96-D006) by $100,000. Funding source is 1999 GOB, Prop. 10 (Drainage).

Decrease the appropriation for Southside CMP Replacement (99-D003) by $265,000. Funding source is 1999 GOB, Prop. 10 (Drainage).

In Program H (Airports):

Change the appropriation for Terminal Renovation - Regional Airport (93-H004) as follows. Decrease 1997 A Airport Revenue Bonds by $1,718,000. Increase 1997 B Airport PFC Bonds by $1,718,000.

Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

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

Ordinance No. 135 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Amend the ordinance as follows:

In Section 2, Appropriations:

Decrease Contractual services by $25,000.

Appropriate Transfer to Capital Projects at $25,000.

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

Ordinance No. 136 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for Fleet Services Internal Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Amend the ordinance as follows:

In Section 1, Estimated Receipts:

Increase Transfer from MPC by $4,000.

In Section 2, Appropriation:

Increase Contractual Services by $4,000.

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

Ordinance No. 137 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

Ordinance No. 138 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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 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. 139 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

Ordinance No. 140 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

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

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.

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 October 12, 1999 meeting, seconded by Councilman Carmody. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinances, as amended follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 129 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 90-277 GENERAL CIVIL PENALTY FOR PARKING INFRACTIONS, 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 Section 90 -277 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

Section 90-277 - General Civil Penalty for Parking Infractions

(a) Any person who fails to comply with any provisions of this article relative to parking, stationing, standing or abandoning of a vehicle, for which no specific penalty is provided, shall, within ten days of the issuance of a parking citation therefor, pay $10.00 to the city. (b) For every parking citation issued pursuant to the authority of this Chapter, which is not paid within ten days of issuance, there shall be a late fee assessed as an additional penalty of $10.00.

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

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

/s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 130 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 90-303 PARKING IN FIRE LANES, 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 Section 90 -303 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

Section 90-303 - Parking in fire Lanes

It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this article for any person to cause, allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in his name or operated by him to be parked in a fire lane designated by the chief of the fire department or the state fire marshal. Any person who violates this subsection shall pay to the city a civil fine of $50.00 within ten days of the issuance of the citation therefor.

(b) Whenever the fire chief or the state fire marshal has designated a fire lane pursuant to this section, it shall be the duty of the owner of the premises where a fire lane has been so designated , to cause the curbs located on his premises to be painted in a color, to be determined by the fire chief, which clearly reflects the location of the fire lane.

(c) The fire chief shall notify the owner of any premises described in subsection (b) of this section, in writing by certify mail, that he is to paint the curbs located on his premises in the manner prescribed in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. The owner of such premises shall then have 30 days in which to paint the curbs.

(d) Failure to paint the curbs in the manner required by the fire chief shall constitute a violation of this chapter and be punishable by a fine of $50.00.

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. 132 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 1999 General Fund budget, to modify the budget to reflect certain estimated revenues and expenditures for 1999 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. 193 of 1998, as amended, the 1999 General Fund Budget, be amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Section 1, Estimated Receipts:

Increase Taxes and Special Assessments by $1,000,000.

Increase Miscellaneous Revenues by $940,600.

In Section 2, Appropriations:

Office of the Mayor:

Decrease Personal Services by $10,000.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $10,000.

Public Assembly and Recreation:

Decrease Personal Services by $155,000.

Increase Materials and Supplies by $40,000.

Increase Contractual Services by $75,000.

Increase Other Charges by $40,000.

General Government:

Increase Personal Services by $140,000.

Increase Operating Reserves by $724,600.

Increase Transfer to Retained Risk by $816,000.

Police:

Decrease Personal Services by $125,000.

Decrease Materials and Supplies by $75,000.

Increase Transfer to Fleet Services by $200,000.

Fire:

Decrease Personal Services by $19,000.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $19,000.

Public Works:

Decrease Personal Services by $180,000

Increase Contractual Services by $180,000.

Increase Transfer to Fleet Services by $260,000.

City Council:

Decrease Personal Services by $20,000.

Increase Contractual Services by $20,000.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Ordinance No. 193 of 1998 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET FOR THE POLICE GRANTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 199 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, in order to appropriate unspent funds from prior years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 204 for 1998, the 1999 Budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund Budget, be amended and reenacted as follows:

In Section 1, Estimated Receipts , amended the ordinance as follows:

Reduce AFIS Grant carry over $57,600.

In Section 2. Appropriations, amend the ordinance as follows:

Reduce AFIS Grant - Personal Services $57,600.

Weed and Seed - Increase Personal Services $23,800; Decrease Contractual Services $23,800.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Ordinance No. 204 of 1998 are hereby reenacted.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby 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. 134 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, to reallocate funds between projects 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. 194 of 1998, as amended, the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Program A (Building and Improvements):

Reduce the appropriation for Stoner Avenue Environmental Cleanup (97-A002) by $900,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.

Increase the appropriation for Riverfront Electrical Service Improvements (99-A001) by $100,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development Fund.