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Shreveport Times
Shreveport
December 24, 2025
Pending Sale of Adjudicated Property To: Malcolm Sherman Brown, City of Shreveport, and Caddo Parish Commission THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANAMAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. Re: Caddo Parish Assessor's #171402-064-0011 LOT ELEVEN (11), BLOCK 4, WEST SHREVEPORT SUB., a subdivision of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per as per plat recorded in Book 15, Page 776, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, having an address of 1511 Madison Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana 71103 Attention: Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a party who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector(s) listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Caddo Parish Courthouse 501 Texas Street, 1st Floor Shreveport, LA 71101 Tel: (318) 681-0638 City of Shreveport Revenue Division P. O. Box 30040 Shreveport, La. 71130-0040 Tel: 318-673-5500 December 24 2025 LLOU0429012
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
December 24, 2025
Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana December 18, 2025 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:08 p. m. Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Charles Johnson. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taliaferro. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutesof the Administrative Conference, Monday December 8, 2025 and Council meeting,Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009) Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017) PUBLIC HEARING: NONE ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) (REGULAR MEETING ON MATTERS WHICH ARE ON THE AGENDA) Tifanny Hyde, Angie White, Craig Lee, Grace Ann Blake, Lyndon Johnson, Theron Jackson, Robert Mills, Dayden Dunn, Justyn Dixon, Mike Busada, Dr. Rozeman, Greg Powell, Mark Sealy, William Bradford, Paul Pratt, Linda Biernacki, David Hackney, Tim Magner, Joe Baot and Logan Schroeder spoke in support of appeal Case No. 25-127-C. Vema Clark, Dolly McSwain, Reginald Dodd, James Marks, Bennie Harrison, Flora Levels, Shaleria Dominique, Leslye Gilchrist, Conrad Cable, Jacqueline Miller, Van Linnear, Jack Bailey, Amy Bailey and Matt Alexander spoke in opposition to appeal Case No, 25-127-C. Wanda Easter, Ken Epperson, Ricky Travis, Kimberly Hinton, Marvin Muhammed, Hannah Ross, Kenny Gordon and Jay Munell made general comments as it relates to appeal Case No. 25-127-C. Patrick Beauvais made general comments as it relates to appeal Case No(s) 24-213-C and 25-127-C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Assistant Director of Property Standards - Jimmy James Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to confirm the executiveappointment of Jimmy James as Assistant Director of Property Standards. Motionapproved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING RESOLUTION NO. 147 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WATER AND SEWER SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TXLAAR, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, TXLAAR, LLC (Owner) intends to develop a data center campus (the Project) within the City of Shreveports water and wastewater service areas, and anticipates the Project will require up to 7.5 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable water and generate up to 2.5 MGD of wastewater and cooling water blowdown; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) has confirmed that its existing water and wastewater systems have sufficient capacity to support the Project usage without requiring upgrades to treatment facilities; and WHEREAS, the Owner desires to design and construct, at its sole cost and expense, certain offsite water and wastewater infrastructure improvements necessary to serve the Project, as further described in the Water and Sewer Services Agreement (WSA); and WHEREAS, the WSA outlines the terms and conditions under which the City will provide water and wastewater services to the Project and accept ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the completed infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport finds it to be in the public interest to enter into such an agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, the Water and Sewer Services Agreement between the City of Shreveport and TXLAAR, LLC, substantially in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, and is further authorized to execute any and all documents and take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution. BE IF 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 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 Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by CouncilmanBoucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 154 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO BE MADE TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD, TO SEEK PUBLIC BIDS FOR AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE INVOLVING THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN DISTRICTS E AND F DESCRIBED HEREIN AND TO EXECUTE THE LEASE FOR CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) may own certain mineral rights underlying the described property in Exhibit A (the property); and WHEREAS, every agency [including every municipality] is authorized to lease its land for the development and production of minerals; and WHEREAS, the City desires to lease its interest in the property for oil, gas and other minerals subject to conditions contained herein; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, is available upon the request of the City of Shreveport to seek public bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease and to execute the lease of the property described herein in Exhibit A for oil, gas and other minerals if requested to do so by the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is authorized pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 30; Subtitle I; Chapter 2; Subpart B. Leases by State Agencies [and Municipalities] (La. R.S. 30:151 30:159); and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), any agency [Municipality] may, by Resolution, direct the State Mineral and Energy Board to lease the Citys interest in the property for such purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), after the execution of the original lease, all rights and authority in connection therewith shall be vested in the agency [Municipality] to the same extent as if the agency [Municipality] had itself leased the land; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A) the bonus money, if any, received for the lease shall be transmitted by the State Mineral and Energy Board to the agency [Municipality]; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has received a written request from Mike Hernandez, agent for Expand Energy Corporation (formerly known as Chesapeake Energy), that the City seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering said described property in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport does not, by way of the instant Resolution, guarantee Mike Hernandez, agent for Expand Energy Corporation, or any other bidding entity, the award of successful bid on the described property in Exhibit A (the property). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that: 1. The City of Shreveport declares it may own certain mineral rights underlying the following described property, to-wit: See Exhibit A Property Description 2. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board, be and it is hereby requested and authorized to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering the property described herein above. 3. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board be and it is hereby requested and authorized to execute a lease covering the property described herein above. 4. The Mayor, Tom Arceneaux and/or his designee is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, any, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this Resolution. 5. Any such lease shall contain a NO SURFACE OPERATIONS provision to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Lessee, its successors, or assigns, may produce oil, gas, and other minerals from the leased premises by drilling from a surface location on other lands, but notwithstanding any other provision of this lease, Lessee, its successors, or assigns, shall not use the surface of the Lessor's property for drilling or any other operations without prior written permission of Lessor, which permission may be withheld at Lessor's discretion. 6. Any such lease shall contain a HORIZONTAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, at the end of the primary term or any extension thereof by operations, if the Commission of Conservation of the State of Louisiana establishes a drilling unit which includes a part of the land herein leased, the production of oil, gas and other minerals from such unit shall maintain this lease in full force and effect only as to such portions of the leased land embraced in said pooled unit; and this lease shall expire as to that part of the land herein leased not included in such unit; and Lessee, its successors and assigns agrees to relinquish by formal instrument any portion of the leased land not included in a unit created by the Commission of Conservation while this lease is in effect. 7. Any such lease shall contain a VERTICAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Upon the expiration of the primary term hereof or any extension thereof by operations, this lease shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect except as to all that part of the leased premises then included within the geographical boundaries of a producing unit duly established by governmental agency or authority having jurisdiction, from the surface of the earth to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which any well commenced during the primary term hereof on the leased premises or on lands pooled therewith is completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a unit-by-unit basis. In the absence of units so established, this lease shall terminate except as to forty (40) acres around each producing oil well and one hundred sixty (160) acres around each producing or shut-in gas well located on the leased premises, in as near the form of a square as is practicable, from the surface of the earth down to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which said well or wells are completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a well-by-well basis. 8. Any such lease shall contain a minimum CASH PAYMENT BONUS provision as follows: Cash Payment Bonus of not less than three thousand dollars ($3000.00) per acre. 9. Any such lease shall contain a minimum ROYALTY provision as follows: Royalty of not less than twenty-five percent (25%). 10. Any such lease shall contain a maximum TERM provision as follows: Primary term of lease shall not exceed three (3) years. 11. Any such lease shall contain a provision expressly stating that any lease granted by the City of Shreveport and accepted by Lessee shall be WITHOUT WARRANTY OF TITLE and WITHOUT RECOURSE AGAINST THE CITY, whether expressed or implied, even for the return of any monies paid, and further, that City shall not be required to return any payments received or be otherwise responsible to Lessee, therefore. 12. Any error in any legal description contained in this Resolution and/or in Exhibit A which may be discovered by the State Mineral and Energy Board, or its staff, during its review of the City's application, which are subsequently corrected by the City of Shreveport, provided such irregularities do not materially change the property being herein authorized for lease, shall not affect any authorization granted or conveyed herein and the State Mineral and Energy Board is hereby authorized to advertise and subsequently lease the said property as correctly described. 13. A certified copy of the executed Lease Agreement authorized herein, and all Exhibits attached thereto, or an extract thereof, shall be filed and recorded in the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other, provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Shreveport City Charter Section 4.23. THUS, DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 155 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF AUTUMN CREEKDRIVE AND SAFFRON STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN AUTUMN CREEK UNIT AAND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-ofway in Section 19, (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Autumn Creek Unit A plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-of-way be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 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 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 RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 156 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-of-way in Section 19, (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Autumn Creek Unit A plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-of-way be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 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 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 RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 157 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO SPECIFIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM FUNDS BUDGETED IN OTHER CHARGES IN THE 2026 RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, special appropriations are made each year by the City of Shreveport and then allocated to certain not-for-profit organizations which serve an overriding public purpose; and WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted in Other Charges in the 2026 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund for projects and programs of the not-for-profit organizations, and this resolution authorizes the payment of funds to specific organizations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that in addition to previously allocated funds, funds budgeted in the Other Charges character level of the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund for the Civic Appropriation sub-object shall be allocated as follows: Organizations Amount Art Heals $25,000 Caddo Council on Aging $15,000 CoHabitat Foundation, Inc $10,000 Fit For Life Ministries $25,000 Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana $15,000 MLK Community Development Corp. $15,000 Northwest LA Youth Golf & Education Foundation Inc. $15,000 Oasis of Hope $15,000 Volunteers for Youth Justice $15,000 Total: $150,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 158 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING STEVE ANDREW ANDERSON, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN GREEN WHEREAS, Steve Andrew Anderson was born on June 4, 1945, and after graduating high school, served two years in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, following his military service, he attended Bishop College and Louisiana State University, where he majored in Religion with a minor in Law Enforcement; and WHEREAS, he dedicated over 20 years of service to the Shreveport Police Department in the Traffic and Hit & Run Division, contributing to the safety of the community; and WHEREAS, in 1969, he began serving as pastor at Second Mount Zion Baptist Church, later at Greenwood #1 Baptist Church and Elysian Fields Baptist Church, and has been pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Benton, Louisiana, since 1990; and WHEREAS, Steve Andrew Anderson has also worked for over four decades in radio broadcasting, including many years as one of the voices of KOKA Radio, and plans to sign off on December 31, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that it hereby recognizes Steve Andrew Anderson and thanks him for his service. 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 159 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SHREVEPORT BOMBERS 8U YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN GREEN WHEREAS, the Shreveport Bombers 8U Youth Football Team, led by Head Coach Jacobi Davis and Assistant Coaches Kamron Evans and Brandon Hancock, with the support of long serving volunteers, is a competitive youth football program based in Shreveport, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, many members of the Bombers have played together since the age of five, developing strong chemistry, trust, and a work ethic through year-round training, which has contributed to their success in earning three consecutive youth football championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2025, the Bombers earned a historic victory in St. Francisville, Louisiana, winning the first Sophomore Youth State Championship in North Louisiana history; and WHEREAS, the Bombers excel both on the field and in the classroom, maintaining AB honor roll status showing a continued commitment to hard work and excellence; and WHEREAS, the Shreveport Bombers 8U Youth Football Team emphasizes discipline, accountability, teamwork, and character development, values that extend beyond football and will benefit them throughout their lives; and, as Coach Davis says, We prepare boys for life, not just the game, so they grow into men, not just players. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that it hereby recognizes the Shreveport Bombers 8U Youth Football Team and congratulates them for their outstanding performances. 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 13,2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) 1. Resolution No. 160 of 2025: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor, B/Brooks) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to introduce Resolution No. 160 of 2025, to lay over until the next regular meeting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 13, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances) 1. Ordinance No. 153 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Ordinance No. 154 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Ordinance No. 155 of 2025: An ordinance to approve the amendment of articles and sections of the UDC, in regard to appeals to zoning variance decisions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 4. Ordinance No. 156 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Linwood Avenue and Mount Zion Road, for a proposed tract to be rezoned to C-4, and the other proposed tract to be rezoned to C-3, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) 5. Ordinance No. 157 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-124-C:An ordinance to deny the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on northwest corner of West 70th Street and Rice Road, from C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) 6. Ordinance No. 158 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-126-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of North Market Street, approximately 665 feet south of Nelson Street from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District and I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 153, 154, 155, 156, 157 and 158 of 2025 to lay over until the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 1. Ordinance No. 152 of 2025: An ordinance to amend Chapter 102 Section 62(5) vehicles for hire of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana code of ordinances relative to qualifications and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 9, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanBoucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent:Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. Ordinances that were adopted, except ordinances that will be published in the Shreveport Code Ordinances, including the Shreveport Unified Development Code, are as follows: TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: Case No. 24-213-C: Appeal by Ronald J. Miciotto, on behalf of Forbing Bluff Timber Company & Ruth Norton, for 9500 blk Ellerbe Rd, Special Use Permit & Site Plan, for Altar Group/Take 5 Oil Change, vehicle repair & drive-through (D/Boucher) Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. Case No. 25-127-C: Appeal by D. Logan Schroeder, on behalf of Bohler Engineering, for 7300 blk Greenwood Road, Special Use Permit & Site Plan Approval, for Franks Investment Company, LLC, Data Center (G/Bowman) Motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motionapproved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERKS REPORT: The following letter of appointment was received from the Mayors office on December 11, 2025 and is subject for confirmation on January 13, 2025. Shreveport Implementation and Development Authority Frank Thaxton, III Visit Shreveport Bossier Board Charles Edwards Shreve Memorial Library Board Josephine B. Wade, Margaret Martin ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. ______________________________________ //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 12/24/25 ($741.71)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
December 24, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shreveport proposes to take final action on the following Resolutions and Ordinances Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., via video/telephone conference or Government Chamber, (505 Travis Street) depending on the latest proclamation related to COVID-19. RESOLUTION NO. 160 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport will benefit from services provided by the Downtown Development Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority for services provided to Downtown 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 all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. ORDINANCE NO. 153 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 115 of 2025, the 2026 General Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues) Increase Miscellaneous Revenues Oil and Gas Revenues by $225,000 In Section 2 (Appropriations) General Government Establish increase transfer to capital by $225,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 115 of 2025, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 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. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. ORDINANCE NO. 154 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously-approved budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 113 of 2025, the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, as amended, is hereby further amended, as follows: In Program A (Building Improvements): Establish a project entitled SPAR Office Building (A26001) at $475,000. Funding sources are General Fund $225,000 and Private Donations $250,000. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. 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 to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 12/24/25 ($114.71)
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Shreveport Times
Shreveport
December 24, 2025
As per the Local Government Budget Act Appendix B 1307 B. Public Participation, a public inspection of the Shreveport City Marshal's Office Budget using Marshal discretionary funds for operation of the Marshal Office for the year 2026 will be held in the main hall of the court building located at 1244 Texas Avenue on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Thank you, /s/Sabrina Smith 12/24/25 ($29.24)
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Shreveport Times
Shreveport
December 24, 2025
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS SP# 1674 Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA until 10:00 AM CT on 02/02/2026 for Solicitation Number Doc1866228128 - Request for Proposal (RFP) for Design and Operate a Coastwide Nutria Control Program. The RFP may be accessed at https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/1110000742 No proposals will be considered after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities. Tom Ketterer Director of State Procurement Phone (225) 342-8010 11935795 12/24/25 ($33.44)
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Monroe News-Star
Monroe
December 24, 2025
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS SP# 1676 Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA until 10:00 AM CT on 02/02/2026 for Solicitation Number Doc1866228128 - Request for Proposal (RFP) for Design and Operate a Coastwide Nutria Control Program. The RFP may be accessed at https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/1110000742 No proposals will be considered after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities. Tom Ketterer Director of State Procurement Phone (225) 342-8010 11935834 12/24/25 ($22.89)
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Opelousas Daily World
Opelousas
December 24, 2025
NOTICE TO LOCATE DEFENDANT Please be advised that Javonta Bush, last known address 375 Pavy Rd., Opelousas, Louisiana 70570, has been named as a defendant in the following matter: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICES, LLC v. CHRISTIAN BLAQUE BUSH, et al 27th Judicial District Court, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Docket No. C-2501842 Petition for Executory Process. Anyone having information regarding the current address or whereabouts of Javonta Bush is requested to contact the undersigned curator: Benjamin Trant, Attorney at Law (Curator) P.O. Box 377 Grand Coteau, Louisiana 70541 (337) 662-2237. This notice is published for the purpose of locating and notifying the above-named defendant of the pending proceedings. December 24 2025 LLOU0428364
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Opelousas Daily World
Opelousas
December 24, 2025
I, Victor Dalbas Washington, have been convicted of 14:81 INDECENT BEHAVIOR WITH JUVENILES on Oct 14, 2020 My address is: 1115 Walsh St, Opelousas, LA 70570 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 11/02/1997 Height: 5'0" Weight: 140 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown
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Opelousas Daily World
Opelousas
December 24, 2025
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Procurement Section, 1201 Capitol Access Road, 4th Floor, East Wing Room S-447, Headquarters Administration Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Telephone number (225/379-1444) on date(s) shown below, until 10:00 A.M. No bids will be accepted after this hour. At 10:00 A.M. of the same day and date, they will be publicly opened and read in Headquarters Administration Building, 4th Floor, East Wing S-447. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(D). BID TO BE OPENED January 8, 2026 DOTD Concrete Bin Blocks RFx 3000025753 Full information may be obtained upon request from the above address. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. GLENN P. LEDET, JR. SECRETARY, LADOTD JULIE KENNISON, CPPB, NIGP-CPP DOTD PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR 12/24/25 ($13.40)
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Thibodaux Daily Comet
Thibodaux
December 24, 2025
Request for Lease Proposals The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to any parties interested in leasing or acquiring other rights in property located in Port Fourchon, the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, and the South Lafourche Airport Industrial Park. The Commission's intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendations, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization, and generates substantial community benefits. Interested parties may obtain copies of more detailed Requests for Proposals by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commission's website at www.portfourchon.com. These Requests for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview of the Commission's lease expectations for its property. Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Office at 16829 East Main Street in Cut Off, LA 70345 on or before the last day of the month by 4:30 PM CST for consideration at the following month's regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. December 10, 17, 24, 31, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 2026 LLOU0420842
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Thibodaux Daily Comet
Thibodaux
December 24, 2025
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Electronic bids for Larose Public Boat Launch Improvements will be received by Lafourche Parish Government at the Civil Service Building located at 402 West Fifth Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 until 10:00 AM local time January 14, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids must be submitted through www.centralauctionhouse.com prior to electronic bidding deadline. The Project consists of installing a vinyl sheet pile bulkhead, timber piles, boat ramps, and other related items. The cost estimate is Base Bid = $480,000; Alternate 1 = $80,000. No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds a Louisiana State Contractor's License in Heavy Construction, in full force and effect and in compliance with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and Louisiana Public Bid Law. Plans and specifications may be examined online at www.centralauctionhouse.com or at the Engineer's office of Picciola & Associates, Inc. located at 115 Picciola Parkway, Cut Off, LA 70345. Plans and specifications may be obtained from the Engineer upon payment of $100. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids. December 10, 17, 24 2025 LLOU0419932
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Houma Courier
Houma
December 24, 2025
Notice of Sale On December 31, 2025, at 10:00 am or after, in accordance with LA RS: 4759, WEST PARK SELF STORAGE, 6767 West Park Ave. Houma, LA 70364 units will sell for unpaid rent to the HIGHEST BIDDER for CASH ONLY. Lisa Cotton, CB29, Sofa Set, Bedroom Set, Sofa Table, etc; Heather Lindsey, N39, Toys, Clothes, Luggage, etc; Amber J. Lirette, M36, Tools, Vacuum, Sofa, etc; Phillip M. Martin, L35, Shelf, Folding Table, TV, etc; Lionel Singleton Jr., D06, Folding Chairs, Display Cases, Totes, etc; Datrice Wyre, I28, Dresser, Chair, Table, etc; Pamela Zinz, C15, Dresser, Desk, Table, etc; December 24 2025 LLOU0421712
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