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Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
CC3825 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CONTROL #26105 Notice is hereby given that the Metropolitan Shreveport Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Government Plaza Chamber on the 1st floor of Government Plaza, 505 Travis, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, for the purpose of considering the following cases. All cases are subject to consideration of any appropriate variances necessary but not specifically listed. For more information, please visit www.shreveportcaddompc.com or call 318-673-6480. CASE NO. 26-19-BAC VARIANCE: 1422 EAST KINGS HIGHWAY. Application by BRITTANY INGRAM for approval of On-Site Development Standards Variance located on the Northwest corner of East Kings Highway and Leo Avenue., being more particularly described as follows: LOT E, RESUB OF PART OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLK 6, BROADMOOR SUB, UNIT 3, Sec. 17, T17N, R13W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana CASE NO. 26-20-BAC Special Exception Use: 4445 MERIWETHER ROAD. Application by McBride Builders, Incorporated for a special exception use approval on the West side of Merriwether Road at the intersection of West 70th street, in the R-E zoning district to allow a minor modification to replace a previously approved manufactured home with a newer manufactured home, being more particularly described as 52.416 ACRES-M/L-THAT PART OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 LYING W. OF MERIWETHER ROAD & E. OF INNER LOOP, MRS. E. D. ELSTON, ESTATE, PARTITION OF LOT 2, MOORE PARTN. 171430-2-30 IMPS ON LEASED LAND ASSESSED TO STANFORD J. SWIM IMPS ON LEASED LAND, Sec. 30, T17N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana Stephen Jean, Executive Director 8/4/2026 (57.29)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Shreveport August 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Any rescheduling of the meeting or transition to a video/telephone conference will be announced by official notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on Resolution No. 82 and 83 of 2026. Persons interested in providing written comments regarding the proposed legislation may submit written comments addressed to The Chairman of The Council, City Council Office, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. Comments may also be hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk, Shreveport City Council, Room 410, 505 Travis Street. Comments should be mailed, or hand carried to the Council office so that they will be received prior to the hearing on August 25, 2026. RESOLUTION NO. 82 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF ANDRESS ARTIST AND ENTREPRENEUR CENTER, LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement has been created by the Electors of the State of Louisiana as an Act 445 of 1983, and amended in Act 783 of 1984, Article VII, Part II, Section 21 (H) of the Louisiana Constitution and Louisiana R.S. 47:4311-4319, to authorize the Board of Commerce and Industry1 with the approval of the Governor and the local governing authority and in accordance with procedures ana conditions provided by law, to enter into a contract granting property owners who propose the expansion, restoration, improvement or development of an existing structure or structures in a downtown development district, historic district, or economic development district, established in accordance with law, the right to fay ad valorem taxes based upon the assessed valuation of the property prior to the commencement o the expansion, restoration, improvement or development; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to promote economic activity, create and retain job opportunities, and improve the tax base throughout the City for the benefit of all citizens; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to foster the continued growth and development (and redevelopment) of the City to the continued prosperity and welfare of the City; and WHEREAS, this project is located in the Shreveport Downtown Development District; and WHEREAS, this project is a commercial property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the City Council hereby approves the Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center, LLC renewal application 20200080 -RTA for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approval of the transfer of property includes the transfer of the tax abatement to the purchaser of the property. 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 ana to this end the provisions of this resolut10n are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. RESOLUTION NO. 83 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION SHREVEPORT'S STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORTS ENDORSEMENT OF TWIN OAK INVESTMENTS, LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement has been created by the Electors of the State of Louisiana as an Act 445 of 1983, and amended in Act 783 of 1984, Article VII, Part II, Section 21(H) of the Louisiana Constitution and Louisiana R. S. 4 7 :4311-4319, to authorize the Board of Commerce and Industry1 with the approval of the Governor and the local governing authority and in accordance with procedures and conditions provided by law, to enter into a contract granting property owners who propose the expansion, restoration, improvement or development of an existing structure or structures in a downtown development district, historic district, or economic development district, established in accordance with law, the right to pay ad valorem taxes based upon the assessed valuation of the property prior to the commencement of the expansion, restoration, improvement or development; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to promote economic activity, create and retain job opportunities, and improve the tax base throughout the City for the benefit of all citizens; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to foster the continued growth and development ( and redevelopment) of the City to the continued prosperity and welfare of the City; and WHEREAS, this project is located in the Center City Economic Development District; and WHEREAS, this project is a commercial property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the City Council hereby approves the TWIN OAK INVESTMENTS, LLC renewal application 20190017-RTA for participation m the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approval of the transfer of property includes the transfer of the tax abatement to the purchaser of the property. 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 ana 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. 12524106 8/4 8/18/26 ($270.60)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana July 28, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackson. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:07p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, July 13, 2026, and City Councilmeeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green andCouncilwoman Bowman. 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) Sammy Mears spoke in support of Resolution No(s). 70, 71 and 72 of 2026. Craig Lee spoke in support of Resolution No. 73 of 2026. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Metropolitan Planning Commission Eric Monroe, Rose McCulloch Shreveport Historic Preservation Commission - (HPC) April Dahm Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to confirm the above-mentioned appointments. 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. 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. 66 of 2026: 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 District A 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. Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to postpone. 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. Resolution No. 67 of 2026: 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 District G 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. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 68 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport will benefit from the funds appropriated for infrastructure, beautification, and youth programming in Louisiana House of Representatives District 3, in Act 461 of 2025; 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 State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury for funding related to City of Shreveport for infrastructure, beautification, and youth programming in Louisiana House of Representatives District 3 per Act 461 of 2025. 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. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks,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: 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 69 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, La R.S. 38:2212.l(f) authorizes both the City of Shreveport and the RapidesParish Sheriffs Office to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement pursuant to theLouisiana Procurement Code La R.S. 39:1701, et seq; and, WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office desire to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement under the terms of a contract the City of Shreveport entered into under the terms of IFB No. 26-003. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport indue, legal and regular session convened that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is herebyauthorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Rapides ParishSheriffs Office, substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed in the Office of the Clerkof Council on July 7, 2026, and attached hereto as Exhibit A. 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 declared 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 70 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEGAL SERVICES RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH PETTIETTE, ARMAND, DUNKELMAN, WOODLEY & CROMWELL, LLP AND FISHMAN HAYGOOD, LLP, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, fire apparatus costs have grown at an alarming rate over the past 10 years, leading to suspicion, investigation, and now litigation; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has purchased, through appropriate procedures, multiple fire apparatuses over that period; and WHEREAS, the City desires to retain outside legal counsel to provide legal representation, counsel, and advice to the City in connection with legal services for the benefit of the City, considering these issues and to enter into a legal services retainer agreement to that end; and WHEREAS, the Office of the City Attorney recommends the employment of Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP as legal counsel on a contingency basis to advise, counsel, and represent the City in matters related thereto pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened: 1. The Mayor of the City of Shreveport, and/or his designee, be and is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a legal services retainer agreement with Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP, to provide legal representation, counsel, and advice to the City of Shreveport, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof attached hereto as Exhibit A and filed for public inspection together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on July 10, 2026, with such changes as are approved by the Office of the City Attorney. 2. The Mayor, the City Attorney, and the Fire Chief are hereby authorized to execute all documents and to take all actions necessary 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 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 to be 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 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 71 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF SKYLANE AVENUE, AVIAT LANE, HAWKER STREET AND PHENOM LANE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN LUCIEN FIELD ESTATES PHASE III UNIT E 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 Skylane Avenue, Aviat Lane, Hawker Street and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in the SE 1/4 of Section 7 and the SW of Section 8, (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Lucien Field Estates Phase III Unit E 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 Skylane Avenue, Aviat Lane, Hawker Street and Phenom Lane 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 Boucher, seconded by CouncilmanJackson, 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 72 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF CESSNA DRIVE AND PHENOM LANE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN LUCIEN FIELD ESTATES PHASE III UNIT F 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 Cessna Drive and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in the SE 1/4 of Section 7 and the SW of Section 8, (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Lucien Field Estates Phase III Unit F 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 Cessna Drive and Phenom Lane 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 Boucher, seconded by CouncilmanJackson, 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 73 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ORVILLE HALL AND PHILLIP PRICE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR WHEREAS, Orville Hall is a songwriter and music publisher who has contributed to the national and international music industry through his publishing and creative work; and WHEREAS, Phillip Price is a songwriter who has contributed to the music industry through his collaborative work in songwriting, composition, and production; and WHEREAS, the two are credited as writers on the song Outside, performed by Cardi B, along with other contributing writers and producers; and WHEREAS, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) honors songwriters and publishers whose works achieve significant public performance and airplay, and has recognized Outside as one of its most performed R&B/Hip-Hop songs; and WHEREAS, Orville Hall and Phillip Price are also known as The Showboys, the hip-hop duo behind the 1986 recording Drag Rap (Triggerman), a work recognized for its impact on the development and evolution of hip-hop culture; and WHEREAS, songwriting and music publishing are essential to the development, recognition, and success of nationally recognized musical works, and their accomplishments demonstrate the importance of creative collaboration and behind-the-scenes work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that it does hereby recognize The Showboys, Orville Hall and Phillip Price for their contributions to the music industry and their ASCAP-recognized work on Outside. 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 Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilmanJackson, 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (August 11, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) 1. Resolution No. 74 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with Shreveport Green concerning the Glen Cove Community Garden, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Resolution No. 75 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a Cleanwater State Revolving Fund Funding Pre-Application agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Resolution No. 76 of 2026: A resolution endorsing the submission of a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration under the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program to secure funding for the replacement of the Linwood Bridge and Phase II of the Medical Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4. Resolution No. 77 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an acceptance of act of donation between the City of Shreveport and Provenance Development Company, LLC herein after called Owner and acting herein through David M. Alexander, manager, for the water and sewer main extensions and related facilities to serve Provenance Phase IV-Unit B and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher). 5. Resolution No. 78 of 2026: 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 District G 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 6. Resolution No. 79 of 2026: 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 District C 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. 7. Resolution No. 80 of 2026: 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 District G 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. 8. Resolution No. 81 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement and ground lease with the Caddo Parish School Board concerning the lease and redevelopment of the former Mooretown Elementary School; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 9. Resolution No. 82 of 2026: A resolution stating the City of Shreveports endorsement of Andress Artist and Entrepreneur, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026 public hearing) 10. Resolution No. 83 of 2026: A resolution stating the City of Shreveports endorsement of Twin Oak Investments, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026 public hearing) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to introduce Resolution No(s). 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 and 83 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (August 11, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances) 1. Ordinance No. 73 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Ordinance No. 74 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 3. Ordinance No. 75 of 2026: An ordinance authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) located at 2127, 2123, 2119, 2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, and 2401 Kings Hwy Shreveport, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026) 4. Ordinance No. 76 of 2026: An ordinance authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property and all improvements (i.e. real property) located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 73, 74, 75 and 76 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 1. Ordinance No. 70 of 2026: An ordinance declaring certain city-owned property to be surplus property; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (PW) Having passed first reading on July 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. 2. Ordinance No. 71 of 2026: An ordinance declaring certain city-owned property to be surplus property; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (SPAR) Having passed first reading on July 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. 3. Ordinance No. 72 of 2026: An ordinance amending Ordinance 100 of 2025 and fixing the minimum bid price of certain city-owned immovable property and all improvements thereon located at 401 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to August 11, 2026) Having passed first reading on July 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, 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 the Chamber: 0. Absent: 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: ORDINANCE NO. 70 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO BE SURPLICE PROPERTY; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) is the owner of immovable property (i.e. real property) and real property located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, (hereinafter referred to as the Property(ies) or Parcels); and WHEREAS, the Properties were purchased by the City of Shreveport over fifty (50) years ago and the call center was built in the early 2000s and other real property located on the Property are more than eighty (80) years old; and WHEREAS, the City has purchased another property to develop a modern Public Works and Water & Sewer Operations Complex. The new facility is designed to consolidate the operations of the Public Works Department and the Water & Sewer Department into a single, centralized location; and WHEREAS, the City is beginning to relocate personnel and operations to the new facility and will be vacating the property at 2139 Greenwood Road and whereas the City would like see the former location put back into commerce and redeveloped; and WHEREAS, the said properties located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA are not needed by the City for a public purpose; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the property located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA is hereby declared to be surplus property and not needed by the City of Shreveport for public purposes. 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. 71 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) is the owner of immovable property (i.e. real property) at 2127 Marion Street, 2123 Marion Street, 2119 Marion Street, 2101 Marion Street, 2424 Woodward Avenue, and 2401 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana, (hereinafter referred to as the Property(ies) or Parcels); and WHEREAS, the Properties were purchased by the City of Shreveport over 40 years ago and there been no use of the properties by the City; and WHEREAS, the City is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of these vacant properties and there are no tax revenues being generated; and WHEREAS, the City would like to continue to see development and revitalization in this area that is adjacent to LSU Health Medical School and Bio-medical Research Foundation; and WHEREAS, the said properties located at 2127 Marion Street, 2123 Marion Street, 2119 Marion Street, 2101 Marion Street, 2424 Woodward Avenue, and 2401 Kings Highway are not needed by the City for public purpose; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the properties located at 2127 Marion Street, 2123 Marion Street, 2119 Marion Street, 2101 Marion Street, 2424 Woodward Avenue, and 2401 Kings Highway are hereby declared to be surplus property and not needed by the City of Shreveport for public purposes. 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. TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 15 of 2026: A resolution recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERKS REPORT: NONE 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 3:56 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 12524019 8/4/26 ($711.68)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 27, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Green and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Brooks. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brook, Jim Taliaferro (arrived at 3:15 p.m.), Grayson Boucher (arrived at 3:07 p.m.), Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE July 27, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2026 JULY 14, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. 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) 6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE 7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) Rachel Johnson and James Parnell made general comments as it relates to flooding and drainage issues. Felicia Scroggins made general comments as it relates to her employment with the city. Craig Lee made general comments as it relates to trash located on the property at 2025 Marshall. C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: NONE 8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE 9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING 66 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 District A 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. 67 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 District G 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. 68 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 69 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a cooperative purchasing agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 70 Authorizing the execution of a legal services agreement with Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 71 Accepting the public dedication of Skylane Avenue, Aviat Lane, Hawker Street and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in Lucien Field Estates Phase III Unit E and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) 72 Accepting the public dedication of Cessna Drive and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in Lucien Field Estates Phase III Unit F and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) 73 Recognizing Orville Hall and Phillip Price for their contributions to the music industry, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor) B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (AUGUST 11, 2026) 74 Authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with Shreveport Green concerning the Glen Cove Community Garden, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 75 Authorizing the mayor to execute a Cleanwater State Revolving Fund Funding Pre-Application agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 76 Endorsing the submission of a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration under the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program to secure funding for the replacement of the Linwood Bridge and Phase II of the Medical Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 77 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an acceptance of act of donation between the City of Shreveport and Provenance Development Company, LLC herein after called Owner and acting herein through David M. Alexander, manager, for the water and sewer main extensions and related facilities to serve Provenance Phase IV-Unit B and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) 78 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 District G 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. 79 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 District C 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. 80 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 District G 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. 81 Authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement and ground lease with the Caddo Parish School Board concerning the lease and redevelopment of the former Mooretown Elementary School; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 82 Stating the City of Shreveports endorsement of Andress Artist and Entrepreneur, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026 public hearing) 83 Stating the City of Shreveports endorsement of Twin Oak Investments, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026 public hearing) C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (AUGUST 11, 2026) 73 Amending the 2026 Budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 74 Amending the 2026 Budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 75 Authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) located at 2127, 2123, 2119, 2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, and 2401 Kings Hwy Shreveport, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026) 76 Authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property and all improvements (i.e. real property) located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026) D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 70 Declaring certain City-owned property to be surplus property; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (PW) 71 Declaring certain City-owned property to be surplus property; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (SPAR) 72 Amending Ordinance 100 of 2025 and fixing the minimum bid price of certain city-owned immovable property and all improvements thereon located at 401 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to August 11, 2026) 10. TABLED LEGISLATION A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: 15 Recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: Katherine Dunn (A/Taylor) Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to overturn the decision of the Shreveport Police Department and grant the alcoholic beverage handing card (ABO card). 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. Timothy Prewitt, (E/Jackson) Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to postpone until August 10, 2026. 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: 0. Abstentions: 0. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERK'S REPORT: NONE 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 4:44 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 12523970 8/4/26 ($295.88)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
INVITATION FOR BID SEALED or ELECTRONIC BIDS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport, must be received in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, Suite 610, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than 2:00 p.m. on September 01, 2026. Shortly thereafter, bids will be publicly opened and announced in the Finance Departments Conference Room 690, Government Plaza, for the following project: IFB 26-041 A.C. Steere Tennis Court Upgrade (Re-Bid) PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Building Construction and/or Limited Specialty Services; Specialty for Recreation & Sporting Facilities, and Golf Courses Designers Estimate: $260,000.00 Download bid documents at www.shreveportla. gov/Solicitations or email debra.walker@ shreveportla.gov. Reference the IFB number as shown above. Receive bid notices by email by registering with BidNetDirect for free. Vendors/Contractors may submit responses to IFBs electronically or by paper copy. It shall be the responders responsibility to make inquiry as to the addenda issued. BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents. Outside of the bid envelope, list the Bidders name, address, license number, bid number, project name, opening date/time and the Citys address. The City of Shreveport in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d-d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. An acceptable bid bond, cashiers check, or certified check payable to the City of Shreveport, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, including additive alternates, must accompany the bid. Negotiable bid bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder as soon as possible, or not more than 45 days after the opening of bids. All bonds applicable to this transaction must be accompanied by an original power of attorney. An acceptable performance bond equal to 100% of the amount of the contract and a 50% payment bond and 10% two-year maintenance bond will be required of the successful bidder. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be requested to adhere to the Citys Fair Share requirements. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he or she is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq. and show his/her license number in the bid and on the envelope or in the designated place in the electronic bid. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his/her license was issued. The bidders attention is called to the Equal Opportunity Clause set forth in the bid documents. Before the contract is awarded the contractor shall pay all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and due to the City. The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids for just cause. Renee Anderson, MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP 8/4, 8/11, 8/18/26 ($250.67)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
CITY OF SHREVEPORT PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given in compliance with Section 38-84(2) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinance (the Ordinance), that the following name property owners are required to abate the properties within ten (10) days for care of premises, securings and inoperable vehicles, and thirty (30) days for demolitions, from the date of publication of this notice. The city shall have the authority to abate any violations(s) enumerated under the provisions of this chapter by the utilization of city resources or a private contractor. Any costs or expenses incurred by the city relative to the abatement of any violations(s) under the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to orders of the director, the hearing officer, or the city council, shall be the responsibility of the owner in accordance with Section 38-85. Should you appear in Environmental Court, any person found guilty and convicted of violating any provisions of the Ordinance, may be fined in accordance with the schedule of penalties indicated in Section 38.5-7 of the Ordinance. Daily fines shall not exceed $75.00 per day per violation for residential properties and $300.00 per day per violation for commercial properties. Fines for residential properties shall not exceed $5,000.00. Upon proof of age, all senior citizens, 65 and older, shall be given an additional 30 days prior to enforcement under subsection 38.5-8(b). In addition to the above civil penalties, criminal penalties may be assessed by the City in accordance with Section 38-115 of the Ordinance, including additional fines and/or potential imprisonment. If the re-inspection reveals that you have not complied with the Ordinance, the City will issue a contract to have the work performed, and you will be responsible for the payment of all costs incurred by the City for having the work performed, plus an administrative charge of $500.00 (Section 38-72(a)). The City shall be entitled to enforce its lien in accordance with the provisions of this section ad applicable provisions of state law (Section 38-72(b). Demolitions: 2635 Dupont St JIT Expediters LLC DBA F & J Construction Co;Athos LLC;Christopher Cosse;USCS Capital LLC c/o Jonah Freedman;USCS Capital LLC;2524 Dupont St Latoia Fadell;Darren Lynn Cowthorn;2523 Dupont St Craig Matt Parmelee;1905 Centenary Blvd Omar Ali;3215 Darien St Cora Mae Wilson Tappin;Carl Madison Tappin;2830 Darien St Leroy Turner;Mary Fuller Turner;128 W 87th St Clarence Johnson;104 Allen Ave William D Harris 14/16 etal;Samuel C Brocato 1/16;A T Brocato 1/16 c/o William D Harris;126 Jordan St Jordan LLC c/o Gary White;Gary J White;923 Madison Ave IRB Properties LLC;IRB Properties LLC c/o Denise Smith Agent;DeeDee Smith;Kevin Schmidt;2315 Pearl St Sherry West Givan;922 Pierre Ave Elaine Shoemaker Simpkins ;Marguerite Simpkins Lawson ;920 Madison Ave Sapphire Land Co LLC;James S Jackson;Deborah Goree Jackson;David M Touchstone;James Steve Clark;Ben H Land;206 W 85th St Paul L Collins 1/8 etal;Paul L Collins 1/8 etal c/o Paula D Collins;Franklin D Collins 1/8;Maude E Blackburn 1/8;Ora L Collins Hart 1/8;Sara J Collins Pool 1/8;Elvis M Collins Luter 1/8;Felicia A Wells 1/24;Louis T Wells 1/24;Theresa Wells Garrett 1/24;Stephanie Collins Burnell 1/40;Don Burnell 1/40;Andre Burnell 1/40;Nair Burnell-Kerr 1/40;Angela Burnell 1/40;212 W 85th St Norman Collins;Sarah Collins;Darryl R Collins;Paula D Collins;Keith R Collins;Maude E Blackburn;Ora L Collins Hart;Sara J Collins Pool;Elvis M Collins Luter;Felicia A Wells;Louis T Wells;Theresa Wells Garrett;Stephanie Collins Burnell;Don Burnell;Andre Burnell;Nair Burnell-Kerr;Angela Burnell;3801 Baxter St The Estate of Annie Bell Green;Joann Green Malone;Doris Craig Church;Albert Craig;3128 Abbie St Robin Renee Banks Boles;2941 Anna St White Oak Title LLC;Rubenstene Simmons 1/3;Wanda Jean Simmons 1/3;Charles Richard Simmons II 1/3;Randall D Harvill;R Lee Harvill;2717 Logan St Helen Morgan ;George Arnold Jr ;Shirley Ruth Arnold Care of Premises: 3848 Martha St Rainy Day Rental LLC;Omar Ali;3021 Midway St James M Hartley;Patti R Hartley;1923 Oakdale St Trinity Investment Properties LLC;Deja Green;624 E 71st St Monroe & Daisy Lee Jones Henderson c/o Flora J Mills;107 W 77th St Daniel Edward Holt;1202 Crofton St Audrey Scott Brunious;3056 Devaughn St Johnnie A Caplinger;3040 Devaughn St Kenyana Jones Washington;3027 Devaughn St Felix Dejuan Thomas;415 Olive St Wilson A Canizares;151 E Ratcliff St Destinee Lenington ;Brenton Chas Meshell ;224 Ockley Dr Charles W Holler;Carline Sherry Waites Holler;3463 Johnette St Justin Scott Herrington;Madison Rebecca Herrington;3518 Greenway Pl Veronica Bliss Marrus;Jessica Paige Marrus;1849 Abbie St Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corp;Larry L Brandon;2921 Alabama Ave Goff Family Properties LLC;Zacahriah Goff;1905 Centenary Blvd Omar Ali;6926 Lavender St Rueben Residential Properties;5425 Virginia Ave Bidwell Real Estate & Mortgage Inc;Reed S Ebarb;8321 Kingston Rd Tim Huynh;Tu Cam Tran;8805 Edgewood Pl JWH Properties LLC;Jason Hyde Agent;126 Jordan St Jordan LLC c/o Gary White;Gary J White;3231 Judson St Johnny Bernard Smith;3236 Frederick St Willie C Johnson Trustee (of the Willie C Johnson Family Irrevocable Trust);1645 Templeman St Booker T Miller;Annie Faye Clay Miller c/o Booker T Miller Jr;Sharon K Norman;Julia K Gilkey;1528 Poland St Betty Jean Adams;1440 Ford St Larry W Devers;1414 Logan St Grace Jolyne Levingston;3024 Anderson St Maple Howard;7803 Saint Vincent Ave Bernardino Huerta;Maria D Huerta;2835 Dr Martin Luther King Dr Jocklyn Kelly;3037 Terry St Lameka Bennett;3801 Baxter St The Estate of Annie Bell Green;Joann Green Malone;Doris Craig Church;Albert Craig;119 W 77th St Grover Property of Lafayette LLC;Kenneth Grover;Jose I Tamez;620 E 71st St Oliver Leo Waddell;616 E 71st St Oliver Leo Waddell;3009 Devaughn St Andre Blaze;Patricia Blaze;433 Chickasaw Trl CHC Realty LLC;Fred A Rogers III;426 Chickasaw Trl Toni Williams Rodriguez Trustee etal;Georgia L Martin;406 Chickasaw Trl Sparkling Clean Janitorial Services LLC;Gibsland Bank & Trust Co;405 Chickasaw Trl Michael Wayne Bolden;639 Herndon St Elizabeth S Shackelford;2140 North Hearne Ave ADK Bayou-Shires LLC;Corporation Service Co;2315 Pearl St Sherry West Givan;206 W 85th St Paul L Collins 1/8 etal;Paul L Collins 1/8 etal c/o Paula D Collins;Franklin D Collins 1/8;Maude E Blackburn 1/8;Ora L Collins Hart 1/8;Sara J Collins Pool 1/8;Elvis M Collins Luter 1/8;Felicia A Wells 1/24;Louis T Wells 1/24;Theresa Wells Garrett 1/24;Stephanie Collins Burnell 1/40;Don Burnell 1/40;Andre Burnell 1/40;Nair Burnell-Kerr 1/40;Angela Burnell 1/40;212 W 85th St - Norman Collins;Sarah Collins;Darryl R Collins;Paula D Collins;Keith R Collins;Maude E Blackburn;Ora L Collins Hart;Sara J Collins Pool;Elvis M Collins Luter;Felicia A Wells;Louis T Wells;Theresa Wells Garrett;Stephanie Collins Burnell;Don Burnell;Andre Burnell;Nair Burnell-Kerr;Angela Burnell;953 N Lakewood Dr LTC Property Mgmt & LLCLTC Property Mgmt LLC;Francis Esser Inoperable Vehicles: 5717 Fallowmont St (Blue/Ford F-150;Blue/Chrysler 200) Felton Hall;Jeannie F Davis;3632 Penick St (Silver/Ford Fusion) Eric Warren;3546 Penick St (Silver/Mercury Grand Marquis;Silver/Rustic/Chevy Caprice) George Michael McWaters;3539 Penick St (White/Cadillac DeVille) Carrie Robinson Jackson;2921 Alabama Ave (Blue/Acura) Goff Family Properties LLC;Zacahriah Goff;3907 Huston St (White/Chevy Tahoe) Dixie Housing Inc;3950 Huston St (Gray/Cadillac Batchelor) Federal Housing Administration;Sam Tigue;3931 Sumner St (White/Toyota Camry;Grey/Ford Expedition) Calvin Flanagan & Angela Flanagan;3806 W College St (Blue/Ford LTD) A & T Capital LLC;Gloria Jean Brazil;Mittie Lee Brazil;2716 Merrill St (White/Cadillac;Black/Chevy Fleetline) Willie Melvin Flanagan;Patricia Ann Walker;3215 Darien St (Black/Ford Escape) Cora Mae Wilson Tappin;Carl Madison Tappin Securings: 720 Beacon Bend Cir Margaret Davis Trustee (of the Tacarra Latany Green Trust) Any person or persons acquiring any interest in and to said property will be subject to the requirements of this Notice. Written appeals can be made within TEN (10) days of Publication of PUBLIC NOTICE, pursuant to Section 38-105 and 38.5-6 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances, to the City of Shreveport, Environmental Court, Attn: Department of Property Standards, P. O. Box 31109, Shreveport, LA 71130. 8/3,8/4/2026($403.46)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
[Media and Substitute Notice] Eyemart Express Provides Notice of Data Event Farmers Branch, Texas July 31, 2026 Eyemart Express, LLC (Eyemart) hereby provides notice about a cybersecurity event that involved certain individuals personal data. Eyemart, a nationwide provider of retail optical and optometric services, learned on February 13, 2026 about unauthorized access to its systems on February 12, 2026. Eyemart was able to contain the incident and secure its systems that same day. In addition, Eyemart immediately launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The data involved varies based on a given individuals relationship with Eyemart. For certain Eyemart customers, their name, vision insurance information, date of birth and/or eyeglass purchase or prescription were involved. Eyemart has mailed notification letters to such customers except when it could not determine an address for them. For other affected individuals, name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, eyeglass prescription, health plan and/or other information was involved (as more particularly described in Eyemarts notification letters to such individuals). If you have questions or would like additional information, including whether you are one of the above-described customers for which Eyemart was not able to determine an address, you may contact Eyemart at 800-655-4635. As part of Eyemarts response to this incident and its ongoing commitment to information security, Eyemart continues to review and update its training, processes, and procedures, and is working to implement measures to reduce the possibility of a similar incident in the future. Eyemart is also cooperating with federal law enforcement. For individuals whose Social Security number was involved, Eyemart is providing complimentary credit monitoring (as explained in Eyemarts notification letters to such individuals). Eyemart encourages all individuals to remain vigilant as to potential incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing account statements and periodically reviewing their credit report. Individuals may obtain a free copy of their credit report by calling 1-877-322-8228 or by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com and following instructions for submission of requests. Relevant contact information for the national credit reporting agencies is as follows: Equifax, PO Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374, www.equifax.com, 1-800-685-1111 Experian, PO Box 2104, Allen, TX 75013, www.experian.com, 1-888-397-3742 TransUnion, PO Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016, www.transunion.com, 1-800-888-4213 Upon receipt of credit reports, individuals should review them carefully. They should look for unrecognized accounts or creditor inquiries, and for inaccuracies in reported data such as address, payment history, or date of birth. If anything looks incorrect, individuals should contact the credit reporting agency using contact information provided with the report. Individuals may also contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or their state Attorney General for information about identity theft and credit report fraud alerts and security freezes. The FTC may be contacted at 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580, 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338), and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport must be received in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, 505 Travis St., Suite 610, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than 3:00 P.M. on August 27, 2026, for the following: RFP 26-810 Design, Creation, and Installment of Monument Signage at W. SHV Hub, Eastside Hub, and Intermodal Terminal Annual Estimated Expenditure: $300,000.00 To view the general RFP information and receive notices by e-mail, register with BidNet Direct.com. Registration is free. Solicitation documents are also available at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations. BidNetDirect.com shall be the official source for solicitation documents. To request copies of RFPs by email, send your request to debra.walker@shreveportla.gov. Paper documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent at Government Plaza, Suite 610. All inquiries pertaining to this RFP shall reference RFP number as shown above. Renee Anderson, MBA, NIGP-CPP, CPPB Purchasing Agent 12508107 7/28 8/4 8/11/26 ($100.19)
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Shreveport Times
Shreveport
August 4, 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, August 11, 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. ORDINANCE NO. 72 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 100 OF 2025 AND FIXING THE MINIMUM BID PRICE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON LOCATED AT 401 TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71101, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport ("City") is the owner of immovable property (described as LOTS 15 & 16, BLK. 32, SHREVEPORT; GEOG# 181437-138-31) and all improvements thereon, 401 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, (hereinafter referred to as the "Property"); and WHEREAS, in Ordinance No. 73 of 2025, the City Council of the City of Shreveport declared the 401 Texas Street as surplus property and it is not needed for public purposes in accordance with Shreveport City Code 26-291 (f}: and WHEREAS, in Ordinance 100 of 2025, the City Council of the City of Shreveport determined that it is in the best interest of the City to sell the Property; authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids and to sell the Property to the highest responsible bidder; and fixed the minimum bid price for the sale of the property at EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($850,000), which was the appraised, fair market value of the property as of December 2, 2024; and WHEREAS, this Property, after advertisement and solicitation, has not generated any interest at the price previously appraised and fixed; and WHEREAS, Article VII, 14 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, provides that except as otherwise provided, the property or things of value of the City shall not be loaned, pledged, or donated to any person, association, or corporation, public or private, and therefore it can be said that Section 14 mandates that, at a minimum, a public entity must recover fair market value when selling surplus immovable property (i.e. real property); and WHEREAS, the as is fair market value of the Property has been reappraised at FIVE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($507,000) as of May 28, 2026 (excerpt attached).NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that as required by law the MINIMUM BID PRICE, for the sale of the Property, shall be fixed and set at FIVE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($507,000), which is the appraised, fair market value of the property as of May 28, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance 100 of 2025 be amended as ordained herein, and that all other decrees enumerated in Ordinance 100 of 2025 remain in full force and effect; and 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 he 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. 12493261 7/21 7/28 8/4/26 ($257.60)
Miscellaneous Notices
Thibodaux Daily Comet
Thibodaux
August 4, 2026
North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District Budget Revision for the Year Ending December 31, 2026 Public Hearing to be held on August 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the North Lafourche Levee District office located at 3862 Highway 1, Raceland, LA 70394 to consider the 2026 Revised Budget. The budget is available for public inspection at the Districts office. Dwayne Bourgeois Executive Director 12530883 8/4/26 ($38.95)
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Thibodaux Daily Comet
Thibodaux
August 4, 2026
Public Notice 07/30/2026 Rodney P. Cheramie 259 West 217th St Galliano, LA 70354 Regards to Case #: 230402 159 Louis St. Larose, LA 70373 FINAL NOTICE OF VIOLATION, as it pertains to Nuisance Abatement within the section of the Code ofOrdinances. PROPERTY OWNED BY: Rodney P. Cheramie 259 WEST 217TH ST., GALLIANO , LA 70354; PROPERTYDESCRIBED AS: LOTS 59, & 60, BLOCK 1 C-HAM BOUVIER SD ASSESSMENT # 0092600250 DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION:Derelict structures to be removed by contractor at owners expense ACTION MUST BE TAKEN TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS FOLLOWING THEDATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. Please be advised that the Lafourche Parish Code of Ordinances gives the Lafourche Parish Governmentauthority to take corrective action through an independent Contractor to remedy the violation at the abovedescribed location and a minimum cost assessment of $300.00 will be charged to the property owner. A copy of Lafourche Parish Code of Ordinances can be obtained by contacting the Lafourche ParishGovernment's Department of Solid Waste at (985) 537-7603 or 1 (800) 794-3160. 12525041 8/4/26 ($20.16)
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Thibodaux Daily Comet
Thibodaux
August 4, 2026
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Thibodaux, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 310 West Second Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after which time they will be publicly opened and read for the following: CONCESSION SERVICES Warren J. Harang, Jr. Municipal Auditorium and Thibodaux Recreation Department All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed as follows: RFP Concession Services Harang Auditorium and Thibodaux Recreation Department c/o Jennifer Morvant, Council Administrator P.O. Box 5418 Thibodaux, LA 70302 Detailed Specifications may be obtained from the office of the Council Administrator, Second Floor City Hall, Thibodaux, Louisiana, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. All proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided by the City. Any proposal submitted after the announced closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened. The City of Thibodaux reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. /s/Jennifer Morvant Jennifer Morvant, Council Administrator 12524341 8/4 8/11/26 ($71.08)
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