Shreveport Times
May 5, 2026
Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana
April 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, April 28, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
Invocation was given by Father Paul Martin.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher.
The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:09p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0.
Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to approve the minutesof the Administrative Conference, Monday, April 13, 2026, and Council meeting, Tuesday,April 14, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0.
Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Jackson. 1. 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
Ordinance No. 46 of 2026: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Shreveport Millennium Housing IV, LLC, concerning the Choice Neighborhood Development, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to add Ordinance No.46 of 2026 to the agenda.
Councilwoman Taylor asked those in attendance if there was anyone present to speak in favor ofor in opposition to adding Ordinance No. 46 of 2026 to the agenda. No one spoke.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
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)
Kenny Gordon spoke in support of Resolution No. 44 of 2026.
Sammy Mears spoke in support of Resolution No(s). 37, 38, 39 of 2026.
Craig Lee spoke in support of all legislation on the agenda as it relates to G-Unit.
Public comments submitted by Jon Glover regarding Ordinance No. 36 were read into the record.
CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS:
Local Workforce Development Board
John Galitots, Arthur Tucker, Angie White, Jacque Lasseigne
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to confirm the
appointments to the Local Workforce Development Board. 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.
Downtown Development Authority Chris Stokes
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to confirm theappointment of Chris Stokes to the Downtown Development Authority. Motion approvedby 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.
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. 37 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SYSTEM SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITORS OFFICE AND TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport received a questionnaire from the State Legislative Auditor which is to be completed as a required part of the audit for which we have engaged certified public accountants, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the questionnaire it must be presented to and adopted by the governing body of the City of Shreveport by means of a formal resolution at an open meeting; and WHEREAS, the completed questionnaire must then be given to the auditor engaged by the municipality who will, during the course of his regular audit, test the accuracy of the answers to the questionnaire and submit to the municipality and the Legislative Auditor a report containing his opinion as to the validity of the answers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the attached Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for the City of Shreveport be and the same is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman 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. 38 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SERVITUDE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE TE PRODUCTS PIPELINE COMPANY LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A PIPELINE ON CITY PROPERTY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Section 4.17 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport (City) contemplates the adoption of a resolution prior to the Mayors execution of any contract and/or agreement in which the City is a party and/or has and interest; and WHEREAS, the City has been requested by ENTERPRISE TE PRODUCTS PIPELINE COMPANY LLC (Enterprise), a Texas limited liability company to purchase a pipeline servitude (Servitude) over property in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, belonging to the City of Shreveport (Landowner) for the construction and operation of a pipeline. Enterprise offers to pay Landowner FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/CENTS ($5,000.00) as full monetary compensation for the Servitude, including any potential damages. The terms and conditions of the offer and depiction of the property to be burdened by the Servitude are included in the attached Right-of-Way and Servitude Agreement and shown on Exhibits A and B; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that it hereby authorizes the Mayors signature on the abovementioned Right-of-Way and Servitude Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other, provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 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. 39 of 2026: A resolution the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC, concerning the EPIC Center, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman
Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman
Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman
Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 40 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH A TERM SHEET AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FINANCE AUTHORITY AND SHREVEPORT MILLENNIUM HOUSING IV, LLC; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority (NWLFA) is authorized to acquire and hold property for one or more of its public purposes as set forth in R.S. 9:2341(B) and upon acquisition by NWLFA, such property is declared for purposes of R.S. 9:2347(M) to be public property used for essential and governmental purposes and such property is thereby exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the state, or any political subdivision thereof or any other taxing body; and WHEREAS, Shreveport Millennium Housing IV, LLC, a limited liability company qualified to do business in the State of Louisiana (the Lessee), desires to construct a multifamily apartment housing facility for seniors, individuals 55 and older, consisting of approximately 70 units, located in the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the Project), which project will utilize federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) and federal Choice Neighborhood Program funds; and WHEREAS, there is a need for safe, quality, affordable housing for the citizens of the City of Shreveport (the City); and WHEREAS, in order to assist in the financing of the Project, and pursuant to a term sheet, which term sheet is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein (the Term Sheet), NWLFA intends to provide for a temporary freeze of ad valorem taxes on the Project through the use of a payment in lieu of tax arrangement (a PILOT) whereby NWFLA will acquire title to the Project and subsequently lease the Project to the Lessee. NWLFA will require the Lessee to pay annually to the parish and municipal taxing authorities (collectively, the Tax Collector), a sum in lieu of ad valorem taxes in an amount not to exceed the amount of taxes that would otherwise be due if the Project were not owned by NWFLA, which sum the Tax Collector shall collect and enforce as a statutory impositions in accordance with La. R.S. 39:1002; and WHEREAS, the Term Sheet provides that the PILOT shall commence upon the conveyance of the Project to NWLFA and continue for a period of time conterminous with the compliance period of the Choice Neighborhood Program, during which time the Project must remain affordable; and WHEREAS, as an independently existing public trust authorized and empowered under Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 9:2341 through 9:2347, inclusive) (the Act), whose beneficiary is the City of Shreveport, the PILOT for the Project may be required by NWLFA only if the Governing Authority of the beneficiary of NWLFA approves, by resolution, the PILOT, as provided for in the Term Sheet; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, as the governing authority of the City (the Governing Authority) that: Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution. Section 2. This City does hereby approve the PILOT, as provided for in the Term Sheet, to be paid by the Lessee for the Project. Section 3. The Mayor and Clerk of Council are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to take any and all such action as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Resolution. Section 4. If any one or more of the provisions of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution, but this Resolution shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Resolution which validates or makes legal any provision of this Resolution which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall immediately take effect upon adoption.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman
Taylor, 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. 34A OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 34 OF 2026, AND TO OTHERWISEPROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the Shreveport City Council adopted Resolution No. 34 of 2026 whereby the City Council ordered and called a special election to be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 in the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City a proposition to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of Special Ad Valorem Taxes; and WHEREAS, the Notice of Election attached thereto read as follows: PRECINCTS Bossier Parish: 2-5A 2-13 Caddo Parish: 3-2 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 . . . The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,700, $1,200 for Caddo Parish and $500 for Bossier Parish. WHEREAS it has been determined that the Notice of Election should be amended to provide for additional precincts and a revised estimated cost of the election, pursuant to La R. S. 33:2470.38. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Resolution 34 of 2026, is amended as follows and as attached (see attachment titled Resolution 34 of 2026 as amended by Resolution 34A of 2026): 1. In the title of the Resolution under RESOLUTION NO. 34 OF 2026 insert the following: AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 34A OF 2026 A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the attached document titled Notice of Special Election be revised as follows: 1. In the Notice of Special Election, add (IN PART) language and additional precincts and update the estimated cost of election provided by the Secretary of State: PRECINCTS Bossier Parish: (IN PART) 2-5A (IN PART) 2-6 (IN PART) 2-13 2-23 (IN PART) 4-8-B-1 (IN PART) 4-8-B-2 (IN PART) 4-8C Caddo Parish: (IN PART) 1-08 (IN PART) 1-09 (IN PART) 1-10 1-11 1-13 (IN PART) 1-14 (IN PART) 2-01 2-02 (IN PART) 2-03 2-04 2-05 2-06 (IN PART) 2-07 (IN PART) 2-08 2-09 2-10 2-11 2-12 3-01 (IN PART) 3-02 3-03 3-04 3-05 3-06 3-07 3-08 3-09 4-01 4-02 4-03 4-04 4-05 (IN PART) 4-06 (IN PART) 4-07 4-08 4-09 4-10 5-01 5-02 5-03 5-04 (IN PART) 5-05 5-06 5-07 5-08 5-09 5-10 5-11 6-01 6-02 6-03 6-04 6-05 (IN PART) 6-06 (IN PART) 6-07 (IN PART) 6-08 6-09 (IN PART) 6-10 (IN PART) 7-01 (IN PART) 7-02 7-03 7-04 7-05 7-06 7-07 (IN PART) 7-08 (IN PART) 7-09 (IN PART) 7-10 8-01 8-02 8-03 (IN PART) 8-04 (IN PART) 8-06 (IN PART) 8-07 (IN PART) 8-08 (IN PART) 8-09 (IN PART) 9-01 (IN PART) 9-02 (IN PART) 9-03 (IN PART) 9-04 (IN PART) 9-05 (IN PART) 9-06 (IN PART) 9-07 (IN PART) 9-08 (IN PART) 9-09 (IN PART) 9-10 (IN PART) 9-11 (IN PART) 9-12 (IN PART) 9-13 10-01 10-02 10-03 10-04 (IN PART) 10-05 10-06 10-07 10-08 (IN PART) 10-09 (IN PART) 11-01 (IN PART) 11-02 (IN PART) 11-03 (IN PART) 11-04 (IN PART) 11-05 (IN PART) 11-06 (IN PART) 11-07 (IN PART) 11-08 (IN PART) 11-09 (IN PART) 11-10 (IN PART) 12-01 (IN PART) 12-02 (IN PART) 12-04 (IN PART) 12-05 (IN PART) 12-06 (IN PART) 12-07 (IN PART) 12-08 (IN PART) 12-09 (IN PART) 12-10 12-11 . . . The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,70026,100, $1,20024,700 for Caddo Parish and $5001,400 for Bossier Parish. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (May 12,2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions)
1. Resolution No. 41 of 2026: A resolution approving the budget for the Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
2. Resolution No. 42 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Acceptance of Act of Donation between the City of Shreveport and Ardenwood Partners, LP hereinafter called Owner and acting herein through David Strange, managing member, for the water and sewer mains extensions and related facilities to serve Ardenwood Subdivision and to otherwise proved with respect thereto.
3. Resolution No. 43 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a gas regulator station site servitude agreement with Delta North Louisiana Gas Company, LLC, for the construction and maintenance of a natural gas regulator station on city property, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Resolution No. 44 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center to operate a domestic violence services center, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to introduce Resolution No(s). 41, 42, 43 and 44 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (May 12, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances)
1. Ordinance No. 40 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Public Safety Special Revenue Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
2. Ordinance No. 41 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
3. Ordinance No. 42 of 2026: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with the emergency repair of the 42-inch water transmission main and abandonment of the 36-inch water transmission main at Amiss Water Treatment Plant and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Ordinance No. 43 of 2026: An ordinance to amend Chapter 66 Section 84 e(2) Personnel of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana Code of Ordinances relative to qualifications and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
5. Ordinance No. 44 of 2026: An ordinance amending portions of Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances relative to battery of a transit worker, providing penalties for violations, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
6. Ordinance No. 45 of 2026: An ordinance amending and re-enacting portions of Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances relative to bus service, providing penalties for violations, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
7. Ordinance No. 46 of 2026: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Shreveport Millennium Housing IV, LLC, concerning the Choice Neighborhood Development, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 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. 33 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Grants Special Revenue Fund Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on April 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Boucher,seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. 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.
2. Ordinance No. 34 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on April 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto 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, Greenand Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
3. Ordinance No. 35 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on April 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green,seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Greenand Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
4. Ordinance No. 36 of 2026: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute an amendment to the lease agreement for millennium studios, a city owned property, with G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to May 12, 2026)
Having passed first reading on April 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor,seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Greennd Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
5. Ordinance No. 37 of 2026: An ordinance to approve the amendment to the UDC regarding additional uses permitted in the D-1-CMU, Downtown Commercial Mixed Use Sub District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on April 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Jackson,seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Greenand Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
6. Ordinance No. 38 of 2026: An ordinance to amend Chapter 90 Section 273, traffic and vehicles, of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana Code of Ordinances relative to impoundment of illegally parked motor vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on April 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto third reading. Read the third time in full 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 andCouncilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
7. Ordinance No. 39 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-20-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, approximately 570 feet northwest of McGoldrick Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-E Residential Estate Zoning District to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)
Having passed first reading on April 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilwomanBowman, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, nGreen 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. 33 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 GRANTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Shreveport City Charter Sec. 4.18 provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 budget, for the Grants Special Revenue Fund, to adjust appropriations and for other purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened that: Ordinance No. 119 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Grants Special Revenue Fund, is amended as follows: In Section 1, (Estimated Receipts): 2026 Revenues: DEA Homeland Security Task Force 2026 $60,000.00 United States Postal Task Force 2026 $30,000.00 In Section 2, (Appropriations from FY 2026): From DEA Homeland Security Task Force 2026, Increase Personal Services by $60,000. From United States Postal Task Force 2026, Increase Personal Services by $30,000. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 119 of 2025, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect with out the invalid provisions, items or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
ORDINANCE NO. 34 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET 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 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget to shift project funding and for other purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance 122 of 2025, the 2026 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows: Section 2 (Appropriations) Decrease Operating Reserve by $2,266,400 Increase Transfer to Capital by $2,266,400 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 122 of 2025, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict hereby are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 35 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget to shift project funding and for other purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 113 of 2025, the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, be amended and re-enacted as follows: In Program H (Airport Improvements): Increase the appropriation for SHV-Jetbridge Program (H16002) from Shreveport Airport Authority (SAA) reserves by $1,975,000. Project total $6,899,601. Increase the appropriation for ARFF Vehicle-SHV (H20001) by $154,369. Increase Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) $221,651 and decrease Louisiana Department of Transportation Aviation (LADOTD). Increase the appropriation for Security Enhancements-Phase II at Shreveport Regional Airport (H17013) to $2,705,343. Funding source is SAA reserves $5,343 to complete and close project. Increase the appropriation for Terminal Ramp Rehab Phase II Const. (H19002) to $937,220. Funding source is SAA reserves $142,220 to complete and close project. Amend and increase the appropriations for Northwest Ramp Rehab-Construction (H25005) by $100,000. Increase FAA by $339,019, decrease LADOTD by, add SAA funds of $104,314 from reserves. Establish a project entitled Terminal Ramp Improvements Phase 2-Design (H26008) for $800,000. Funding source is LADOTD $40,000 and FAA $760,000. Establish a project entitled Northwest Ramp Phase 2 Design & Const. DTN (H26007) for $1,300,000. Funding source is LADOTD $1,170,000 and $130,000 from SAA reserves. Close Runway 5/23 Extension/Shift-DTN (H17007). Return $90,477 to SAA reserves. Close Hangar 40 Roof Repair & Refurbishment-SHV (H23003), Airfield Lighting Phase III-SHV (H20004), Airfield Drainage Rehab-14/32 (H23004) and Fillets Construction & Improvements (H21002). Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 113 of 2025, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict hereby are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 39 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE UDC, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, APPROXIMATELY 570 FEET NORTHWEST OF MCGOLDRICK DRIVE SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the North side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, approximately 570 feet Northwest of McGoldrick Drive Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below: be and the same is hereby changed from R-E Residential Estate Zoning District to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District. Tract 3 From a found iron pipe marking the common corner of Sections 35 & 36, T17N, R15W and Sections 1 & 2, T16N, R15W; run North 89 degrees 0033 West along the line common to Sections 35&2, a distance of 1,842.5 feet; run thence South 1 degree 0043 West, a distance of 1759.15 feet to the point of beginning of Tract E; continue South 1 degree 0043 West a distance of 850.0 feet; run thence South 88 degrees 5828 East, a distance of 100.0 feet; run thence North 1 degree 0043 East, a distance of 850.0 feet; run thence North 88 degrees 5828 West, a distance of 100.00 feet to the point of beginning, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, bearing GEO161502-000-0049-00.
Tract 4 A parcel of land located in the East one-half of Section 2, T16N-R15W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana being bound on the North by Entrada Company, L.L.A., and on the East by Frank J. Morris Property and on the South by Industrial Loop Expressway and on the West by lands possessed by Randle Levon Hand more particularly described as follows: From the Northeast corner of said Section 2, T16N-R15W run North 89 degrees 00 minutes 34 seconds West along the North of said Section 2 a distance of 2058.37 feet to a one-half inch iron pipe set on the South Right-of Way of a SWEPCO Servitude, thence continue South 1 degree 00 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 220.53 feet, Call South 00 degrees 53 minutes West a distance of 220.6 feet to a one-half inch iron pipe set for corner and the Point of Beginning of the parcel herein described thence run South 1 degree 00 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 330.25 feet to a one-half inch iron pipe set for corner, thence run South 88 degrees 58 minutes 26 seconds East a distance of 59.60 feet, thence run South 1 degree 00 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 148.47 feet to the North Right-of-Way of the Industrial Loop Expressway, thence run Call North 65 degrees 21 minutes 47 seconds West, measured North 65 degrees 10 minutes 34 seconds West along the said North Right-of-Way a distance of 211.36 feet to a one-half inch iron pipe found for corner, thence run Call North 09 degrees 36 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 142.71 feet, Measured North 09 degrees 35 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 142.62 feet to a one-half inch iron pipe found fir corner, thence run Call North 24 degrees 38 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 277.17 feet, Measured North 25 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 276.32 feet to the Point of Beginning, said parcel containing 1.000 Acres, more or less, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, bearing GEO 161502-000-0044-00. Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
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: NONE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE
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 3:44 p.m.
//s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman
//s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council
12301564 5/5/26 ($874.37)
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