Shreveport Times
September 1, 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 8, 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. 89 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH STONER HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO USE A FACILITY LOCATED AT 1800 VIKING DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport, is the owner of the certain property located at 1800 Viking Drive, Shreveport, LA 71101; and WHEREAS, the property is known as former Valencia Park Recreation Center; and WHEREAS, the CITY desires to allow the Stoner Hill Neighborhood Association to use the facility at Valencia Park; and WHEREAS, the Stoner Hill Neighborhood Association will provide a public benefit and public services by serving as the liaison between the City and the community in neighborhood improvements and parks programming; and WHEREAS, this use will help to strengthen the Association by providing a permanent meeting place and a location for community planning and other activities that provide a public purpose; and WHEREAS, there is no direct income from the use, the public benefit is valuable and the savings in the cost of utilities will be beneficial. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana in due, regular and legal session convened, that: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavour Agreement, substantially in accordance with the draft of the agreement attached hereto, to include any other related and accompanying documents to carry out the intent of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolutions 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 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORTS INTEREST IN CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO THE SHREVEPORT IMPLEMENTATION AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the following described immovable properties have been adjudicated to the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, to-wit: LOT 30, BELMOUNT GROVE ADDN., 171424-32-30, having a municipal address of 6401 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. LOT 31, BELMOUNT GROVE ADDN., 171424-32-31, having a municipal address of 0 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. W. 89.4 FT. OF LOT 33, BELMOUNT GROVE ADDITION, 171424-32-42, having a municipal address of 6407 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. WHEREAS, the Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (the Authority) is a body politic and corporation created within the City of Shreveport pursuant to La. R.S. 33:4720.301, constituting a special district under Article VI, Section 19 of the Louisiana Constitution and a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana under Article VI, Section 44 of the Louisiana Constitution, and is vested with the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities accorded to political subdivisions of the state; and WHEREAS, the Authority is charged with planning, undertaking, and carrying out redevelopment and development projects and related activities within its territorial jurisdiction, and desires the Property for the purpose of returning blighted, deteriorated, and underutilized adjudicated property to productive use, thereby eliminating blight, promoting economic development, and revitalizing the immediate neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:4720.301(M)(1) provides that, for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking, or carrying out of a redevelopment or development project and related activities, any public body may, upon such terms and with or without consideration as it may determine, dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its interest in property to the Authority; and WHEREAS, the donation and conveyance of the Property to the Authority serves a public purpose and provides a public benefit, and is undertaken as a cooperative endeavor between the City of Shreveport and the Authority pursuant to Article VII, Section 14(C) and Article VI, Section 23 of the Louisiana Constitution; and WHEREAS, the said properties are not needed by the City for a public purpose and should therefore be declared to be surplus property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2207, the donation of the Property shall be a donation of only such right, title, and interest as the City of Shreveport may have in and to the Property, without any warranty of title whatsoever, express or implied, except for the warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the City of Shreveport, and such waivers and exclusions of warranty shall be self-operative; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport finds that the proposed Act of Donation serves a public purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the properties described herein are hereby declared to be surplus and not needed by the City of Shreveport for a public purpose; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an Act of Donation, in a form approved by the City Attorney, conveying such right, title, and interest as the City of Shreveport may have in and to the following described properties to the Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority, without any warranty of title, express or implied, except for the warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the City of Shreveport, to-wit: LOT 30, BELMOUNT GROVE ADDN., 171424-32-30, having a municipal address of 6401 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. LOT 31, BELMOUNT GROVE ADDN., 171424-32-31, having a municipal address of 0 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. W. 89.4 FT. OF LOT 33, BELMOUNT GROVE ADDITION, 171424-32-42, having a municipal address of 6407 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City of Shreveport relative to the authority granted in the preceding paragraph. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE DIVERSION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Diversion Special Revenue Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 131 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Diversion Special Revenue Fund is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1(Estimated Revenues): Decrease Prior-Year Fund Balance by $32,400. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Appropriate Transfer to Public Safety Fund at $288,400. Decrease Operating Reserves by $320,800. NET CHANGE ($32,400) 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 84 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 132 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1(Estimated Revenues): Decrease Prior-Year Fund Balance by $188,400. Decrease Other Revenues BlueLine Citations by $250,000. Appropriate Transfer from Diversion Fund at $288,400. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Decrease Transfer to Streets Special Revenue Fund by $75,000. Decrease Transfer to Community Development Fund by $75,000. NET CHANGE (-$150,000) 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 85 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Economic Development District A Special Revenue Fund.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 133 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Economic Development District A Special Revenue Fund, be and is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Prior-Year Fund Balance by $102,500. In Section 2 (Appropriations:) Increase Operating Reserves by $102,500. NET CHANGE $102,500 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 severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 86 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT F SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Economic Development District F Special Revenue Fund.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 134 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Economic Development District F Special Revenue Fund, be and is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Prior-Year Fund Balance by $20,300. Decrease Taxes and Special Assessments by $70,000 In Section 2 (Appropriations:) Decrease Operating Reserves by $49,700. NET CHANGE $-49.700 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 severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 87 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE HEALTH CARE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION DISTRICT EAST SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Health Care and Technology Innovation District East Special Revenue Fund.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 135 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Health Care and Technology Innovation District East Special Revenue Fund, be and is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Prior-Year Fund Balance by $626,700. Decrease Taxes and Special Assessments by $100,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations:) Increase Operating Reserves by $526,700. NET CHANGE $526,700 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 severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 88 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE HEALTH CARE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION DISTRICT WEST SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Special Revenue Fund.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 136 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Special Revenue Fund, be and is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Prior-Year Fund Balance by $695,500. Decrease Taxes and Special Assessments by $150,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations:) Increase Operating Reserves by $545,500. NET CHANGE $545,500 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 severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 89 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Community Development Special Revenue Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 118 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1(Estimated Revenues): 2027 Revenues: Decrease Transfer from General Fund by $250,000. Decrease Transfer from Public Safety Fund by $150,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): From 2027 Revenues: Administration Decrease Contractual Services by $150,000. Workforce Development Decrease Personal Services by $250,000. NET CHANGE ($400,000) 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 90 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE RIVERFRONTDEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 114 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1(Estimated Revenues): Decrease Prior-Year Fund Balance by $759,400. Decrease Other Charges by $475,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Decrease Transfer to General Fund by $900,000. Decrease Operating Reserves by $334,400. NET CHANGE ($1,234,400) 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 91 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 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 the Metropolitan Planning Commission Special Revenue Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 117 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Metropolitan Planning Commission Special Revenue Fund is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1(Estimated Revenues): Increase Licenses and Permits by $4,000. Decrease External Service Charges by $40,000. Decrease Transfer From General Fund by $30,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Decrease Personal Services by $66,000. NET CHANGE ($66,000) 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 92 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND 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 the General Fund to adjust revenues and expenses based on current estimates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 115 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the General Fund, as amended, be and is hereby further amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Taxes and Special Assessments by $3,544,000 Increase Licenses and Permits by $3,590,000 Increase Interest by $250,000. Increase Other Revenues by $2,219,000 Decrease Transfer from Riverfront Fund by $900,000. Decrease Prior-Year Fund Balance by $9,504,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): City Attorney: Decrease Personal Services by $100,000. Information Technology: Decrease Personal Services by $351,000 Human Resources: Decrease Personal Services by $20,000. Public Assembly and Recreation: Decrease Personal Services by $1,300,000. Increase Contractual Services by $700,000. Increase Improvements and Equipment by $600,000. Finance: Increase Contractual Services by $100,000. General Government: Decrease Transfer to Community Development Fund by $250,000. Decrease Transfer to MPC Fund by $30,000 Police Department: Decrease Personal Services by $500,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $250,000. Increase Contractual Services by $250,000. Fire Department: Decrease Personal Services by $783,900. Increase Materials and Supplies by $210,000. Increase Contractual Services by $300,000. Increase Transfer to Other Funds by $273,900. Public Works: Decrease Personal Services by $800,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $500,000. Increase Contractual Services by $500,000. City Marshal: Decrease Personal Services by $50,000. NET CHANGE ($801,000) 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 severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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