Shreveport Times
September 15, 2026
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, September 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza, (505 Travis Street). Any rescheduling of the meeting or transition to a video/telephone conference will be announced by official notice.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION DECLARING SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE K-9 RUDO AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING HIS DONATION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport Police Department's K-9, "Rudo", a three-year-old Malinois has served the citizens of Shreveport for twenty-five months, working as a dual-purpose K-9 in both patrol and narcotics functions; and WHEREAS, Rudos performance no longer meets the requisite standards and he has failed to engage suspects, when necessary; and WHEREAS, the City desires to donate K-9 "Rudo'' to current Shreveport Police K-9 Handler, Sergeant Jeff Hammer; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Jeff Hammer, has agreed to accept all responsibility, financial obligations and liability associated with the acceptance of this donation; and WHEREAS, due to performance issues and officer safety concerns, K-9 "Rudo", is unable to continue service as a Shreveport Police Department K-9 and is hereby deemed surplus of the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, the donation of "Rudo" to his current Shreveport Police K-9 Handler, Sergeant Jeff Hammer serves a public purpose and renders a public service because this donation provides for the most humane and dignified way to retire this service animal that has served the citizens of Shreveport. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due regular and legal session convened, that Shreveport Police K-9 Rudo is declared to be surplus property of the City of Shreveport and Mayor Tom Arceneaux is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents and/or agreements necessary to effect the donation of Rudo to Sergeant Jeff Hammer. 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 application 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Article VII Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution states for a public purpose, the State and it political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavor agreements with each other, with the United States or its Agencies or with any public or private association corporation or individual. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the State of Louisiana (Agency) and Louisiana Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Task Force 3 desire to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA)that serves a public purpose by increasing emergency response and rescue capabilities to protect citizens and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport Fire Department operates the Louisiana Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Task Force 3 comprised of local first responder departments; and WHEREAS, Agency budget includes a $250,000.00 line-item appropriation to fund the necessary equipment; and WHEREAS, the CEA allows the Agency and USAR Task Force 3 to expend these funds to equip and maintain USAR Task Force 3 as a FEMA NQS Type II USAR equipment cache and fund, and equip USAR Task Force 3 to the level of a FEMA NQS TYPE I Swift/flood search and rescue team; WHEREAS, the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is for a one-year term (July 1, 2026 June 30, 2027). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Louisiana Department of Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the State of Louisiana (Agency) and the Louisiana Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Task Force 3 (City of Shreveport Fire Department) substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on January 22, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions 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 ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict here with are hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND BIRTH WELL SHREVEPORT 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, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and Birth Well Shreveport for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND COMMUNITY CARE GIVERS OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA 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, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and Community Care Givers of Northwest Louisiana for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE HYSSOP CARE FOUNDATION 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, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and the Hyssop Care Foundation for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO EXECUTE A TEMPORARY USE AND COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF SUITE 900 WITHIN THE RED RIVER ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (the City) owns certain property located within the Red River Entertainment District (RRED), including Suite 900, containing approximately 821 square feet (the Premises); and WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) serves and supports the continued development, vitality, safety, accessibility, and economic well-being of downtown Shreveport; and WHEREAS, the city has an interest in promoting a safe, secure, active, and economically viable downtown area and Red River Entertainment District for residents, employees, businesses, visitors, tourists, and members of the general public; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana authorizes the state and its political subdivisions and political corporations, for a public purpose, to engage in cooperative endeavors with each other and with any public or private association, corporation, or individual; and WHEREAS, the City and DDA have negotiated a Temporary Use and Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (the Agreement), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, under which the City would grant DDA temporary permission to use and occupy the Premises for a term commencing October 1, 2026, and continuing for ninety (90) days, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the Agreement; and WHEREAS, under the Agreement no monetary rent is charged to DDA, and, as consideration for the temporary use of the Premises, DDA shall provide and/or coordinate enhanced security, monitoring, public safety presence, and related services within the Red River Entertainment District and throughout downtown Shreveport; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Agreement serves a public purpose and provides direct public benefit to the City and its citizens, including an increased security presence, enhanced safety of City-owned facilities and public spaces, support of City law enforcement objectives, and support of the continued revitalization and economic development of downtown Shreveport and the RRED; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that there is a reasonable expectation that the public services and benefits to be provided by DDA under the Agreement will equal or exceed the value of the temporary use of the Premises provided by the City, and that the temporary provision of the Premises is not a donation or gratuitous use of a public asset; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that entering into the Agreement is in the best interest of the city and its citizens. 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 and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, the Temporary Use and Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority, in substantially the form attached hereto, together with such non-substantive changes as may be approved by the Mayor upon advice of the City Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, or the mayors designee, is authorized to execute any additional documents and to take any further actions reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement, administer, and effectuate the Agreement and the intent of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions 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 ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 96 OF 2026
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 Other Revenues Miscellaneous by $365,900. In Section 2 (Appropriations) General Government Increase Other Charges Civic Appropriations by $100,000. City Marshal Increase Improvements and Equipment Tools and Equipment by $265,900. 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. 97 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO SPORTRAN BY METRO MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of any adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 budget for SporTran. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 124 of 2025, the 2026 budget for SporTran, be and is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Bossier City by $305,500. In Section 2 (Appropriations) Increase Operating Expenses by $305,500. All totals and subtotals shall be adjusted 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 severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
12626854 9/15/26 ($396.20)
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