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Shreveport Times
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November 3, 2026
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I, Tremayne Lee Haas, have been convicted of sexual battery My address is: 147 E Dalzell St, Shreveport, LA 71104 Race: Black Sex: Male Age: 44 Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 Hair Color:Black Eye Color: Hazel Parish of Notification: Caddo The Times: Nov 3, 4, 2026
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Shreveport Times
Shreveport
November 3, 2026
Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana October 27, 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, October 27, 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 Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve theminutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, October 12, 2026, and City Councilmeeting, Tuesday, October 13, 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. 111, 112 and 117 of 2026. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: MPC Lindora Baker SIRA Atty Rikkisha Lashea Candler Shreve Memorial Library Horace Peniston Solid Waste Superintendent Patrick W. Gray Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority S. Patrick Crawford (re-appointment) ZBA Melissa Anne Anderson & Durwood Hendericks (re-appointment), Joe Warren Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to confirm the above- mentioned executive appointments. 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. 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. 105 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH EDMUNDS GOVTECH, INC., FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY MANAGEMENT BILLING SYSTEM (UMBS), AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and RosTech, Inc. entered into an agreement for softwaresupport and maintenance services on July 24, 2020, for an original amount of $252,000.00; andWHEREAS, Edmunds GovTech, Inc. subsequently acquired RosTech, Inc. and the City executed Change Order No. 1 on December 9, 2025, which added cloud hosting services andincreased the contract value by $609,054.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 provides for additional funding in the amount of $500,000.00 for continued support, maintenance, and cloud hosting services, bringing the total cumulative contract value to $1,085,054.00; and WHEREAS, the cumulative value of the contract exceeds $1,000,000.00, thereby requiring City Council approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2025-00000190 with Edmunds GovTech, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council. 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 CouncilwomanBowman, 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. 111 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY SCALE FOR FIRE CIVIL SERVICEPERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2026,AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended a 6% pay increase for the members of the Fire civil service, effective on December 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the new pay scale needs to be formally approved by the City Council before going into effect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it hereby approves the pay schedule and performance incentives for the civil service employees of the Shreveport Fire Department, effective December 1, 2026, as more further described in Appendix A, which is made a part of this Resolution by reference. 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 the provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared 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. 112 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY SCALE FOR POLICE CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended a 6% pay increase for the civil service officers employed by the Shreveport Police Department, effective on December 1, 2026, as well as increases in certain forms of incentive pay; and WHEREAS, the new pay scale needs to be formally approved by the City Council before going into effect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it hereby approves the pay schedule and performance incentives for the civil service employees of the Shreveport Police Department, effective December 1, 2026, as more further described in Appendix A, which is made a part of this Resolution by reference. 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 the provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared 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 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. RESOLUTION NO. 113 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE SERVITUDE AND RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA SABER MIDSTREAM GAS SERVICES, L.L.C., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCE OF AN UNDERGROUND PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES 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 SABER MIDSTREAM GAS SERVICES, L.L.C. (SMGS), an Oklahoma limited liability company to grant a perpetual and exclusive right of use, servitude, and right of way of (30) in width and temporary construction servitudes as referenced in the pipeline servitude and right of way agreement (agreement) as shown on Exhibit A; 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 above-mentioned Pipeline Servitude and Right of Way 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 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. Resolution No. 116 of 2026: A resolution temporarily designating certain portions of municipalstreets in downtown Shreveport for use by utility terrain vehicles owned and operated by theDowntown Development Authority and its agents pursuant to LA. R.S. 32:299.3, and tootherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, 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. 117 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE NOVEMBER 2026 AS NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, National Family Caregivers Month is observed each November to recognize, honor, and celebrate the millions of family caregivers across the United States who provide essential care and support to loved ones; and WHEREAS, National Family Caregivers Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities about the challenges faced by family caregivers, and increase access to resources, services, and support; and WHEREAS, the Caregiver Action Network is a nonprofit organization that supports National Family Caregivers Month by providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers; and WHEREAS, the 2026 National Family Caregivers Month theme, Care Connects Us, emphasizes the importance of connecting caregivers to their loved ones, reliable information, supportive communities, and resources that strengthen the caregiving experience; and WHEREAS, family caregivers provide essential support to older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with chronic illnesses, often while balancing employment and other family responsibilities; and WHEREAS, caregiving can create significant emotional, physical, and financial challenges that affect individuals personal and professional lives and may increase the need for support and resources essential to caregiver well-being. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that it does hereby recognize November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month in the City of Shreveport. 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 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 (November10, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) 1. Resolution No. 118 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Resolution No. 119 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and KaDavien Baylor, LLC and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Resolution No. 120 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and RDM Educational Consulting, LLC and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4. Resolution No. 121 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Rutherford House and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 5. Resolution No. 122 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Theatre of The Performing Arts of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 6. Resolution No. 123 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 Districts F and 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 Councilwoman Taylor, to introduce Resolution No(s). 118, 119, 120, 121, 122 and 123 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (November 10, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances) 1. Ordinance No. 121 of 2026: An ordinance to create and establish a no parking zone on both sides of 1500-1600 Cross Lake Blvd anytime Monday through Sunday, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Ordinance No. 122 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-80-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Live Oak Street approximately 140feet West of Kingston Road, from R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Conditional Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) 3. Ordinance No. 123 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-83-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north of Texas Avenue approximately 809 feet southwest of Levy Street, from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) 4. Ordinance No. 124 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Flournoy Lucas Road, approximately 390 feet west of Forbing Road from R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-2 Corridor Commercial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) 5. Ordinance No. 125 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-122-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of Linwood Avenue, approximately. 250 feet south of McCarey Street, from C-4 heavy commercial zoning district to R-1-5 single-family residential zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to introduce Ordinance No. 121, 122, 123, 124 and 125 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. 98 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): IncreaseOther Revenues Miscellaneous by $100,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations) General Government Increase Other Charges Civic Appropriations by $100,000 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT: This amendment provides additional pass throughfunding, from the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, that has already been appropriated forvarious entities and programs. Motion Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt Amendment No. 1to Ordinance No. 98 of 2026. 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. AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Other Revenues by $450,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Increase Property Standards Contractual Services by $440,000. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT: This amendment provides additional funding forProperty Standards care of premises and weed abatement contracts. The available funding forthis amendment comes from the Ports payment in support of Fire Station 20, which was notincluded in the original 2026 budget ($700,000), less a reduction of $250,000 in estimated EMSreceipts. Motion Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt Amendment No. 2to Ordinance No. 98 of 2026. 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. Motion Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Ordinance No. 98of 2026 as amended. 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. 99 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund and to otherwise Provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0.Abstentions: 0. 3. Ordinance No. 100 of 2026: An ordinance to amend Chapter 66 Section 141 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to contributions by full-time active employees and retirees and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0.Abstentions: 0. 4. Ordinance No. 101 of 2026: An ordinance to revise Chapter 74 Solid Waste, Article III Regulations Sec74-54 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances, relative to the disposal fee per ton of normal waste, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 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. 98 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND ANDTO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of anyadopted budget; andWHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 budget for the GeneralFund to adjust revenues and expenses based on current estimates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 115 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the General Fund, as amended, be and is hereby further amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Taxes and Special Assessments by $5,605,000 Increase Licenses and Permits by $3,741,000 Increase Interest by $250,000. Increase Other Revenues by $808,000 Decrease Transfer from Riverfront Fund by $900,000. Decrease Prior-Year Fund Balance by $9,504,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Office of the Mayor: Increase Personal Services by $20,000. City Attorney: Decrease Personal Services by $150,000. Property Standards: Decrease Personal Services by $100,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $100,000. Increase Contractual Services by $75,000. Information Technology: Decrease Personal Services by $400,000 Increase Contractual Services by $100,000. Human Resources: Decrease Personal Services by $40,000. Increase Contractual Services by $20,000. Public Assembly and Recreation: Decrease Personal Services by $1,150,000. Increase Contractual Services by $700,000. Decrease Other Charges by $50,000 Increase Improvements and Equipment by $660,000. Finance: Decrease Personal Services by $50,000. Increase Contractual Services by $140,000. General Government: Increase Personal Services by $500,000. Decrease Transfer to Community Development Fund by $250,000. Decrease Transfer to MPC Fund by $30,000 Police Department: Decrease Personal Services by $905,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $500,000. Increase Contractual Services by $125,000. Increase Improvements and Equipment by $280,000 Fire Department: Decrease Personal Services by $654,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $130,000. Increase Contractual Services by $250,000. Increase Transfer to Other Funds by $274,000. Public Works: Decrease Personal Services by $900,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $505,000. Increase Contractual Services by $300,000. NET CHANGE $0 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the applicationthereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications ofthis 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 arehereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 99 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE GOLF ENTERPRISEFUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of anyadopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 121 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, be and is hereby amended as follows: In Section 2 (Appropriations): Decrease Personal Services by $100,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $120,000. Increase Contractual Services by $100,000. Decrease Operating Reserve by $205,000. Increase Improvements and Equipment by $85,000. TOTAL $0 Totals and subtotals shall be adjusted accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 15 of 2026: A resolution recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) 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. 2027 BUDGET ORDINANCES (TO BE ADOPTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15,2026) 1. Ordinance No. 102 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto 2. Ordinance No. 103 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 3. Ordinance No. 104 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the General Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto 4. Ordinance No. 105 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2026 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 5. Ordinance No. 106 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the MPC Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 6. Ordinance No. 107 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 Community Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 7. Ordinance No. 108 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 8. Ordinance No. 109 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 9. Ordinance No. 110 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 10. Ordinance No. 111 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 11. Ordinance No. 112 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for Contractual Services provided to SporTran by Metro Management Associates, Inc., and otherwise providing with respect thereto 12. Ordinance No. 113 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 13. Ordinance No. 114 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Convention Center Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 14. Ordinance No. 115 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto 15. Ordinance No. 116 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Debt Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto 16. Ordinance No. 117 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 17. Ordinance No. 118 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Streets Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 18. Ordinance No. 119 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Diversion Program Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 19. Ordinance No. 120 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 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 3:50 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 12744728 11/3/26 ($750.29)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
November 3, 2026
SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE October 26, 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, October 26, 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, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 6. Absent: Councilman Jim Taliaferro. 1. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, agenda. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE October 26, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA October 27, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2026 OCTOBER 13, 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) David Wynder spoke in support of Ordinance No. 121 of 2026. Doretha West made general comments as it relates to her SWEPCO bill. Jon Glover made general comments as it relates to Resolution No.105, 111 and 112 of 2026. David Hackney made general comments as it relates to Red River Express. Craig Lee spoke in support of Resolution No. 119 of 2026. C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: MPC Lindora Baker, SIRA Atty Rikkisha Lashea Candler, Shreve Memorial Library Horace Peniston, Solid Waste Superintendent Patrick W. Gray, Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority S. Patrick Crawford (re-appointment), ZBA Melissa Anne Anderson & Durwood Hendericks (re-appointment), Joe Warren 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 105 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a supplemental agreement with Edmunds Govtech, Inc., for support, maintenance, and cloud hosting services for the utility management billing system (UMBS), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 111 Approving the pay scale for Fire Civil Service personnel of the City of Shreveport, effective December 1, 2026, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 112 Approving the pay scale for Police Civil Service personnel of the City of Shreveport, effective December 1, 2026, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 113 Authorizing the mayor to execute a pipeline servitude and right of way agreement with Saber Midstream Gas Services, L.L.C., for the construction and maintenance of an underground pipeline and related facilities on city property, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 116 Temporarily designating certain portions of municipal streets in downtown Shreveport for use by utility terrain vehicles owned and operated by the Downtown Development Authority and its agents pursuant to LA. R.S. 32:299.3, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 117 To recognize November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month in the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (NOVEMBER 10, 2026) 1. Resolution No. 118 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Resolution No. 119 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and KaDavien Baylor, LLC and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Resolution No. 120 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and RDM Educational Consulting, LLC and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4. Resolution No. 121 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Rutherford House and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 5. Resolution No. 122 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Theatre of The Performing Arts of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 6. Resolution No. 123 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 Districts F and 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. C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (NOVEMBER 10, 2026) 1. Ordinance No. 121 of 2026: An ordinance to create and establish a no parking zone on both sides of 1500-1600 Cross Lake Blvd anytime Monday through Sunday, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Ordinance No. 122 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-80-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Live Oak Street approximately 140feet West of Kingston Road, from R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Conditional Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) 3. Ordinance No. 123 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-83-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north of Texas Avenue approximately 809 feet southwest of Levy Street, from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) 4. Ordinance No. 124 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Flournoy Lucas Road, approximately 390 feet west of Forbing Road from R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-2 Corridor Commercial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) 5. Ordinance No. 125 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-122-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of Linwood Avenue, approximately. 250 feet south of McCarey Street, from C-4 heavy commercial zoning district to R-1-5 single-family residential zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 98 Amending the 2026 budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 99 Amending the 2026 Budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund and to otherwise Provide with respect thereto 100 To amend Chapter 66 Section 141 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to contributions by full-time active employees and retirees and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 101 To revise Chapter 74 Solid Waste, Article III Regulations Sec74-54 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances, relative to the disposal fee per ton of normal waste, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 10. TABLED LEGISLATION A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: 15 Recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) 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. 2027 BUDGET ORDINANCES (TO BE ADOPTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 2026) 102 Adopting the 2027 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto 103 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 104 Adopting the 2027 budget for the General Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto 105 Adopting the 2026 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 106 Adopting the 2027 budget for the MPC Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 107 Adopting the 2027 Community Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 108 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 109 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 110 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 111 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 112 Adopting the 2027 budget for Contractual Services provided to SporTran by Metro Management Associates, Inc., and otherwise providing with respect thereto 113 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 114 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Convention Center Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 115 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto 116 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Debt Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto 117 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 118 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Streets Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 119 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Diversion Program Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 120 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 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 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 3:57 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 12744664 11/3/26 ($320.96)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
November 3, 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, November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza, (505 Travis Street). Any rescheduling of the meeting or transition to a video/telephone conference will be announced by official notice. RESOLUTION NO. 116 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY DESIGNATED CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MUNICIPAL STREETS IN DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT FOR USE BY UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND ITS AGENTS PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 32:299.3, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has an interest in promoting a safe, secure, active, and economically viable downtown area and Red River Entertainment District for residents, employees, businesses, visitors, tourists, and members of the general public; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority has endeavored to provide and/or coordinate enhanced security, monitoring, public safety presence, and related services within the Red River Entertainment District and throughout downtown Shreveport; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority has requested temporary permission to use utility terrain vehicles on the city-owned streets within the downtown area, exclusively for enhanced safety of City-owned facilities and public spaces, support of City law enforcement objectives; and WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statues 32:299.3 subsection B. (1) allows a municipality to designate municipal streets for use by utility terrain vehicles; and WHEREAS, the DDA operation currently expires January 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this Resolution would continue to prohibit the use of utility terrain vehicles on city streets, with the exception of agents of the DDA performing public safety tasks pursuant to their enhanced security initiative within the downtown area and law enforcement officers until 11:59 p.m., January 31, 2027. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the 100-700 blocks of Fannin Street, the 100-700 blocks of Travis Street, the 100-700 blocks of Milam Street, the 100-700 blocks Crockett Street, the 200-800 blocks of Clyde Fant Parkway, the 200-800 blocks of Commerce Street, the 200-700 blocks of Edwards Street, the 200-700 blocks of Marshall Street, the 200-700 blocks of McNeil Street, and the 200-700 blocks of Louisiana Avenue are temporarily designated for use by utility terrain vehicles by agents of the DDA for enhanced security and law enforcement personnel until 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2027. Code Ordinances BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport of shall remain in full force and effect.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. RESOLUTION NO. 118 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND EXTENSIONS OF EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts is a Louisiana non-profit corporation and a registered 501(c)(3) theater organization; and WHEREAS, Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts fosters artistic, intellectual, and social growth in the City of Shreveport through theater, music, and dance with a spiritual and community-driven lens; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport finds that Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts serves a public purpose pursuant to City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-53(b) and (c); and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has authorized and appropriated a disbursement of $15,000 to Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts through 2025 HB 312, in line with City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-53(a)(2). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. RESOLUTION NO. 119 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND KADAVIEN BAYLOR, LLC AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, KaDavien Baylor LLC is a Louisiana limited liability corporation and fullservice public art practice; and WHEREAS, KaDavien Baylor LLC creates public art experiences meant to bridge communities through visual storytelling, exploring themes of history, local identity, and shared experiences; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport finds that KaDavien Baylor LLC serves a public purpose pursuant to City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-53(b) and (c); and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has authorized and appropriated a disbursement of $66,000 to KaDavien Baylor LLC for the East 79th and Hollywood Mural through 2025 HB 312, in line with City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-53(a)(2). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and KaDavien Baylor, LLC for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. RESOLUTION NO. 120 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND RDM EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, RDM Educational Consulting, LLC is a Louisiana non-profit corporation; and WHEREAS, RDM Educational Consulting, LLC is a youth residential and treatment facility in Shreveport, specializing in intervention services for neurodiverse children; and WHEREAS, the City Counc il of the City of Shreveport finds that RDM Educational Consulting, LLC serves a public purpose pursuant to City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-53(b) and (c); and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has authorized and appropriated a disbursement of $15,000 to RDM Educational Consulting, LLC via 2025 HB 312, in line with Section 2653(a)(2) of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and RDM Educational Consulting, LLC for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. RESOLUTION NO. 121 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND RUTHERFORD HOUSE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Rutherford House is a Louisiana non-profit corporation and tax-exempt organization; and WHEREAS, Rutherford house is a youth residential and treatment facility in Shreveport, which serves as an alternative to traditional juvenile correctional institutions, offering short- and long-term care, schooling, and family reintegration programs for court-involved adolescents; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport finds that Rutherford House Shreveport serves a public purpose pursuant to City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-53(b) and (c); and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has authorized and appropriated a disbursement of $15,000 to Rutherford House Shreveport for its Neurodiversity and Community Safety initiative via 2025 HB 312, in line with Section 26-53(a)(2) of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and Rutherford House for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. RESOLUTION NO. 122 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THEATRE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS OF SHREVEPORT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Theater of the Performing Arts of Shreveport is a Louisiana non-profit corporation and tax exempt theater organization; and WHEREAS, the mission of Theater of the Performing Arts of Shreveport is to foster the culture, arts, and history of African-Americans; to offer multi-disciplined arts programs for children, youth, and adults; and to act as a clearinghouse for the arts in Northwest Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport finds that Theater of the Performing Arts of Shreveport serves a public purpose pursuant to City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-53(b) and (c); and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has authorized and appropriated a disbursement of $15,000 to Theater of the Performing Arts of Shreveport for its 2027 Summer Morning Mix initiative via 2025 HB 312, in line with Section 26-53(a)(2) of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this resolution, between the City of Shreveport and Theatre Of The Performing Arts Of Shreveport for the disbursement of funds from the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. RESOLUTION NO. 123 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 DISTRICTS F AND 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 WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) may own certain mineral rights underlying the described property in Exhibit A (the property); and WHEREAS, every agency [including every municipality] is authorized to lease its land for the development and production of minerals; and WHEREAS, the City desires to lease its interest in the property for oil, gas and other minerals subject to conditions contained herein; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, is available upon the request of the City of Shreveport to seek public bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease and to execute the lease of the property described herein in Exhibit A for oil, gas and other minerals if requested to do so by the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is authorized pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 30; Subtitle I; Chapter 2; Subpart B. Leases by State Agencies [and Municipalities] (La. R.S. 30:151 30:1 59); and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), any agency [Municipality] may, by Resolution, direct the State Mineral and Energy Board to lease the Citys interest in the property for such purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), after the execution of the original lease, all rights and authority in connection therewith shall be vested in the agency [Municipality] to the same extent as if the agency [Municipality] had itself leased the land; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A) the bonus money, if any, received for the lease shall be transmitted by the State Mineral and Energy Board to the agency [Municipality]; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has received a written request from Nick Mayeux, Agent for Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, that the City seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering said described property in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport does not, by way of the instant Resolution, guarantee Nick Mayeux, Agent for Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, or any other bidding entity, the award of successful bid on the described property in Exhibit A (the property). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that: 1. The City of Shreveport declares it may own certain mineral rights underlying the following described property, to-wit: See Exhibit A Property Description 2. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board, be and it is hereby requested and authorized to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering the property described herein above. 3. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board be and it is hereby requested and authorized to execute a lease covering the property described herein above. 4. The Mayor, Tom Arceneaux and/or his designee is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, any, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this Resolution. 5. Any such lease shall contain a NO SURFACE OPERATIONS provision to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Lessee, its successors, or assigns, may produce oil, gas, and other minerals from the leased premises by drilling from a surface location on other lands, but notwithstanding any other provision of this lease, Lessee, its successors, or assigns, shall not use the surface of the Lessor's property for drilling or any other operations without prior written permission of Lessor, which permission may be withheld at Lessor's discretion. 6. Any such lease shall contain a HORIZONTAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, at the end of the primary term or any extension thereof by operations, if the Commission of Conservation of the State of Louisiana establishes a drilling unit which includes a part of the land herein leased, the production of oil, gas and other minerals from such unit shall maintain this lease in full force and effect only as to such portions of the leased land embraced in said pooled unit; and this lease shall expire as to that part of the land herein leased not included in such unit; and Lessee, its successors and assigns agrees to relinquish by formal instrument any portion of the leased land not included in a unit created by the Commission of Conservation while this lease is in effect. 7. Any such lease shall contain a VERTICAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Upon the expiration of the primary term hereof or any extension thereof by operations, this lease shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect except as to all that part of the leased premises then included within the geographical boundaries of a producing unit duly established by governmental agency or authority having jurisdiction, from the surface of the earth to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which any well commenced during the primary term hereof on the leased premises or on lands pooled therewith is completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a unit-by-unit basis. In the absence of units so established, this lease shall terminate except as to forty (40) acres around each producing oil well and one hundred sixty (160) acres around each producing or shut-in gas well located on the leased premises, in as near the form of a square as is practicable, from the surface of the earth down to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which said well or wells are completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a well-bywell basis. 8. Any such lease shall contain a minimum CASH PAYMENT BONUS provision as follows: Cash Payment Bonus of not less than three thousand dollars ($3000.00) per acre. 9. Any such lease shall contain a minimum ROYALTY provision as follows: Royalty of not less than twenty-five percent (25%). 10. Any such lease shall contain a maximum TERM provision as follows: Primary term of lease shall not exceed three (3) years. 11. Any such lease shall contain a provision expressly stating that any lease granted by the City of Shreveport and accepted by Lessee shall be WITHOUT WARRANTY OF TITLE and WITHOUT RECOURSE AGAINST THE CITY, whether expressed or implied, even for the return of any monies paid, and further, that City shall not be required to return any payments received or be otherwise responsible to Lessee, therefore. 12. Any error in any legal description contained in this Resolution and/or in Exhibit A which may be discovered by the State Mineral and Energy Board, or its staff, during its review of the City's application, which are subsequently corrected by the City of Shreveport, provided such irregularities do not materially change the property being herein authorized for lease, shall not affect any authorization granted or conveyed herein and the State Mineral and Energy Board is hereby authorized to advertise and subsequently lease the said property as correctly described. 13. A certified copy of the executed Lease Agreement authorized herein, and all Exhibits attached thereto, or an extract thereof, shall be filed and recorded in the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other, provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Shreveport City Charter Section 4.23. THUS, DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. ORDINANCE NO. 121 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE ON BOTH SIDES OF 1500-1600 CROSS LAKE BLVD ANYTIME MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, it has been reported to and observed by agents of the City of Shreveport that drivers have engaged in the practice of parking on both sides of the 1500-1600 blocks of Cross Lake Boulevard, a sixteen-foot wide, two-lane local street with a speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour; and WHEREAS, on August 3, 2026, residents submitted a petition, signed by 69% of the homeowners along the 1600 block of Cross Lake Blvd., requesting that parking be restricted by Ordinance of the City Council of Shreveport on both sides of Cross lake Blvd. any time, Monday through Sunday; and WHEREAS, on August 12, 2026, residents submitted a petition signed by 60% of the homeowners along the 1500 block of Cross Lake Blvd., requesting that parking be restricted by Ordinance of the City Council of Shreveport on both sides of Cross lake Blvd. any time, Monday through Sunday; and WHEREAS, Traffic Engineering supports the creating of a No Parking Zone on both sides of 1500-1600 Cross Lake Blvd. in accordance with Article 15 Section 13.05 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in regular and legal session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle at any time on both sides of 1500-1600 Cross Lake Blvd, Monday through Sunday.BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the traffic engineer is hereby directed to cause appropriate signs to be erected and maintained giving notice of same pursuant to Section 90-289 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances. 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, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 12744575 11/3/26 ($574.73)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
November 3, 2026
NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 2306 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000026842, *Rebid* Stripping Machine DOTD, 11/18/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 12743025 11/3/26 ($34.56)
Miscellaneous Notices
Shreveport Times
Shreveport
November 3, 2026
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed and/or electronic bids must be received in the Purchasing Office of the Caddo Parish School Board, 1961 Midway Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71108 no later than 10:30 a.m., CST on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 for the following: CALCULATORS BID #01C-27 Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office of the Caddo Parish School Board, or you may download them from the CPSB website at www.caddoschools.org or electronic website (Bid Express) at www. bidexpress.com. It shall be the Bidders responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD An Equal Opportunity Employer Keith Burton, Superintendent 10/27, 11/3/26 ($56.96)
Miscellaneous Notices