Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana January 13, 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, January 13, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul Martin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks (arrived at 3:10 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve theminutes of the Special meeting Thursday, December 4, 2025, and Tuesday, December 9,2025, and the Administrative Conference and the Council combined meeting, Thursday,December 18, 2025. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Brooks. 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 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. 2 of 2026. Craig Lee spoke in support of the proposed executive appointment of Charles Edward Johnson to the Visit Shreveport Bossier Board. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Implementation and Development Authority Frank Thaxton, III, Visit Shreveport Bossier Board Charles Edward Johnson Shreve Memorial Library Board Josephine B. Wade, Margaret Martin Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman to confirm the abovementioned executive appointment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green andCouncilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Brooks. 1. 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. 160 of 2025: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor, B/Brooks) Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilmanBoucher, 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. 1 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, PURCHASING AGENT TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (ASPHALT STREETS) RE-BID IFB #25- 080 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, on December 23, 2025, three (3) bid were received for the Pavement Improvements (Asphalt Streets) Re-Bid IFB 25-080; and WHEREAS, due to an error with the electronic bidding portal, one bid was not received until after the public reading of all other bids. One bidder has withdrawn their bid, and the third bid was in excess of the designers estimate; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Shreveport City Charter Sec. 10.07, the Purchasing Agent may reject any and all bids and readvertise for bids with the approval of the City Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Shreveport City Code Sec. 26-268 the City has adopted, by reference, portions of the Louisiana Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2184 through 38:2316) for public works; and WHEREAS, La. R.S. 38:2214(B)(2), authorizes the City to reject any and all bids for just cause and WHEREAS, just cause under these facts and circumstances is authorized in La. R.S. 38:2214(B)(2), whereby one bid was withdrawn and another over the project budget; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council and Purchasing Agent, and/or his/her designee, that such action is being taken in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened that: SECTION 1. The whereas clauses above are herein adopted as part of this Resolution. SECTION 2. The Purchasing Agent, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to reject all bid(s) received for IFB #25-080. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport, or his/her designee, shall be and is hereby authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, or his/her designee, necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein. 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 this Resolution shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Shreveport City Charter Section 4.23. 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 Taliaferro, seconded by CouncilmanGreen, 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. 2 of 2026: A resolution to recognize January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green,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. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 27,2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) 1. Resolution No. 3 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a lease to own agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Resolution No. 4 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Shreveport and North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Resolution No. 5 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a lease amendment which will extend the primary term of State Agency Lease No. 22145 with Apex Natural Gas, LLC, for an additional two (2) years, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4. Resolution No. 6 of 2026: A resolution granting city council approval for the mayor to pay the premiums and execute documents in connection with the purchase of insurance for the citys excess workers compensation and inland marine for the period beginning January 1, 2026 and otherwise providing with respect thereto Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to introduce Resolution No. 3, 4, 5 of 6, 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 27, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances) ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 1. Ordinance No. 153 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, 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. 2. Ordinance No. 154 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, 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. 3. Ordinance No. 155 of 2025: An ordinance to approve the amendment of articles and sections of the UDC, in regard to appeals to zoning variance decisions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, 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. 4. Ordinance No. 156 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Linwood Avenue and Mount Zion Road, for a proposed tract to be rezoned to C-4, and the other proposed tract to be rezoned to C-3, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanJackson, 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. 5. Ordinance No. 157 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-124-C: An ordinance to deny the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on northwest corner of West 70th Street and Rice Road, from C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman). Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilwomanBowman, seconded by Councilman Green, to postpone. 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. 6. Ordinance No. 158 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-126-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of North Market Street, approximately 665 feet south of Nelson Street from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District and I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanTaylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Councilwoman Taylor: Mr. Jean, I just want to say for the record, this was a unanimous vote by the MPC, correct? Mr. Jean: Yes. Councilwoman Taylor: No opposition from anyone? Mr. Jean: No. 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. 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. 153 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 115 of 2025, the 2026 General Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues) Increase Miscellaneous Revenues Oil and Gas Revenues by $225,000 In Section 2 (Appropriations) General Government Establish increase transfer to capital by $225,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 115 of 2025, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. ORDINANCE NO. 154 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously-approved budget; and 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, as amended, is hereby further amended, as follows: In Program A (Building Improvements): Establish a project entitled SPAR Office Building (A26001) at $475,000. Funding sources are General Fund $225,000 and Private Donations $250,000. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repeal. ORDINANCE NO. 156 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE UDC, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MOUNT ZION ROAD, FROM R-1-7, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND C-4, HEAVY 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 Northwest Corner Of Linwood Avenue and Mount Zion Road Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below: be and the same is hereby changed , from R-1-7, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-3, General Commercial and C-4, Heavy Commercial Zoning District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FOR A PROPOSED TRACT TO BE RE-ZONED TO C-4 A PROPOSED 2.357 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING BOUND BY LINWOOD A VENUE ON THE EAST AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE APPARENT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, THENCE NORTH 89.18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 30. 00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 0055'32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89'18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LINWOOD A VENUE AS PER INST. NO. 1140389, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE NORTH 0055'32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 180.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN: THENCE NORTH 89'18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1283.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00.38'37" EAST A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 89'18'53" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1283.60 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID LINWOOD A VENUE; THENCE SOUTH 0055'32" WEST A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN CONTAINING 2.357 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FOR A PROPOSED TRACT TO BE RE-ZONED TO C-3 A PROPOSED 6.173 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING BOUND BY LINWOOD A VENUE ON THE EAST AND MOUNT ZION ROAD ON THE SOUTH AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE APPARENT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, THENCE NORTH 89'18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 30. 00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00"55'32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89"18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LINWOOD A VENUE AS PER INST. NO. 1140389, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN: THENCE SOUTH 45"41'24" WEST A DISTANCE OF 42.43 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MOUNT ZION ROAD AS PER INST. NO. 1140389, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE NORTH 89"18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1252.29 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE AS PER INST. NO. 1140389 TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 00"38'37" EAST A DISTANCE OF 210.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89"18'53" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1283.20 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID LINWOOD A VENUE AS PER INST. NO. 892758, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE SOUTH 00"55'32" WEST A DISTANCE OF 180.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN CONTAINING 6.173 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 158 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE UDC, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF N MARKET STREET, APPROXIMATELY SIX HUNDRED- AND SIXTY-FIVE-FEET SOUTH OF NELSON STREET, FROM C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND I-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 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 east side of N Market Street, approximately six hundred and sixty five feet south of Nelson Street Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below: be and the same is hereby changed from C-3, General Commercial and I-2, Heavy Industrial District to I-1, Light Industrial District THE SE'LY 100 FT. OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF LOT 6, MEASURING 10 FT. ON N. MARKET ST. AND 9.6 FT. ON THE REAR LINE N. SHREVEPORT BUSINESS CENTER DIST. NO. 3, THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING THE SOUTHWESTERLY 120.00 FEET OF LOT 14, NORTH SHREVEPORT BUSINESS CENTER DISTRICT NO. 3, PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 900 PAGES 549-551, RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF SECTION 14 AND THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF SECTION 23, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, NORTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, LOUISIANA MERIDIAN, CITY OF SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Begin at a found 1/2 inch iron pipe marking the Northwesterly corner of said Lot 14 marking the Point of Beginning and the Northwesterly corner of the parcel herein described; From the Point of Beginning measure North 65 degrees 57 minutes 26 seconds East, along the Northerly line of said Lot 14, for a distance of 120.00 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rod capped "WOOD" "LA 4716" marking the Northeasterly corner of this parcel; thence leave the Northerly line of said Lot 14 and measure South 25 degrees 17 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 318.77 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rod capped "WOOD" "LA 4716" located on the Southerly line of said Lot 14 marking the Southeasterly corner of this parcel; thence measure South 63 degrees 31 minutes 06 seconds West, along the Southerly line of said Lot 14, for a distance of 120.00 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron pipe marking the Southwesterly corner of said Lot 14 and the Southwesterly corner of this parcel; thence measure along the Westerly line of said Lot 14 being a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 6467.07 feet and a chord which bears North 25 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds West with a length of 310.32 feet, for an arc distance of 310.35 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron pipe marking the Point of Tangency; thence measure North 23 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds West, along the Westerly line of said Lot 14, for a distance of 13.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel contains 0.895 acres, more of less, and is all in accordance with a Map of Survey dated March 11, 2025, prepared by Don R. Wood, II and Polaris Services, L.L.C. Bearing and horizontal distances are grid based on the Louisiana State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, MAD 1983, as determined from GPS observations, SECTION 23, T18N, R14W, 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: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: Adam Tompkins, 828 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71105 (C/Taliaferro) METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS:Case No. 24-213-C: Appeal by Ronald J. Miciotto, on behalf of Forbing Bluff Timber Company & Ruth Norton, for 9500 blk Ellerbe Rd, Special Use Permit & Site Plan, for Altar Group/Take 5 Oil Change, vehicle repair & drive-through (D/Boucher) Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to postpone. Motionapproved 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. OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERKS REPORT: The following letter of appointment was received from the mayors office on January 6, 2026, and is subject for confirmation on January 27, 2026. Director of Water and Sewerage Brandon Snead ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Election of Council Officers: Chairwoman Taylor opened the floor for nominations for officers beginning with nomination for Chairman. Chairman of the Council Councilman Green nominated Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor. No other nominations were made. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to elect Councilwoman Taylor as Chairman of the City Council for 2026. 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. Vice-Chairman of the Council Councilman Green nominated Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. No other nominations were made. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to elect CouncilwomanBowman as Vice-Chairman of the City Council for 2026. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m. ______________________________________ //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 1/20/26 ($643.04)

SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE January 12, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:02 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Charles Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, agenda: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE January 12. 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA January 13, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL COMBINED/ SPECIAL MEETINGS DECEMBER 4, 2025-SM, DECEMBER 9, 2025-SM, DECEMBER 18, 2025 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) C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Implementation and Development Authority Frank Thaxton, III, Visit Shreveport Bossier Board Charles Edward Johnson,Shreve Memorial Library Board Josephine B. Wade, Margaret Martin 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 160 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor, B/Brooks) 1 Authorizing the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, purchasing agent to reject all bids received for pavement improvements (asphalt streets) Re- Bid IFB #25-080 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2 To recognize January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (JANUARY 27, 2026) 3 Authorizing the mayor to execute a lease to own agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4 Authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Shreveport and North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 5 Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a lease amendment which will extend the primary term of State Agency Lease No. 22145 with Apex Natural Gas, LLC, for an additional two (2) years, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 6 Granting city council approval for the mayor to pay the premiums and execute documents in connection with the purchase of insurance for the citys excess workers compensation and inland marine for the period beginning January 1, 2026 and otherwise providing with respect thereto C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (JANUARY 27, 2026) D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 153 Amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 154 Amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 155 To approve the amendment of articles and sections of the UDC, in regard to appeals to zoning variance decisions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 156 Zoning Case No. 25-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Linwood Avenue and Mount Zion Road, for a proposed tract to be rezoned to C-4, and the other proposed tract to be rezoned to C-3, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) 157 Zoning Case No. 25-124-C: an ordinance to deny the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on northwest corner of West 70th Street and Rice Road, from C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) 158 Zoning Case No. 25-126-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of North Market Street, approximately 665 feet south of Nelson Street from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District and I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) 10. TABLED LEGISLATION A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: Adam Tompkins, 828 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71105 (C/Taliaferro) Motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to uphold the decision ofShreveport Police Department to deny the alcoholic beverage handing card (ABO card). Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS:Case No. 24-213-C: Appeal by Ronald J. Miciotto, on behalf of Forbing Bluff Timber Company & Ruth Norton, for 9500 blk Ellerbe Rd, Special Use Permit & Site Plan, for Altar Group/Take 5 Oil Change, vehicle repair & drive-through (D/Boucher) postponed on December 18, 2025, until January 13, 2026 OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERK'S REPORT: NONE ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. ______________________________________ //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 1/20/26 ($201.17)

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, January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., via video/telephone conference or Government Chamber, (505 Travis Street) depending on the latest proclamation related to COVID-19. RESOLUTION NO. 3 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE TO OWN AGREEMENT WITH STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) provides emergency medical services to citizens; and WHEREAS, EMS needs (15) Lifepak 35 monitor/defibrillators, thirteen (13) Power-Pro Load stretchers, and seven (7) Lucas CPR devices to effectively conduct its operations; and WHEREAS, Stryker Sales Corporation is the sole source provider of these items; and WHEREAS, Stryker and the City agreed to enter into a lease to own agreement for these items; and WHEREAS, the proposed agreement is for a 6-year term at an annual cost of $402,675.06 for a total cost of $2,146,675.40; and WHEREAS, Shreveport City Code Section 26-274(d) requires Council approval for all purchases in excess of $1,000,000.00. 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 a Lease to Own Agreement with Stryker Sale Corporation, substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on January 7, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. RESOLUTION NO. 4 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport entered into a lease with the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission (NLCLC) for office space located at 1630 Tulane Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103 to house the Shreveport Police Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit; and WHEREAS, the current lease expires on February 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue occupying the leased premises which consist of Room 310 including existing equipment and furniture, Room 310A, Room 310B, Room 317 including existing lockers and filing system, Room 326, and Room 327, on the Third Floor of the building located at 1630 Tulane Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and NLCLC have agreed to enter into a new lease for the property located at 1630 Tulane Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103 for a two-year term at an annual cost of Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Two and No/100, payable in monthly installments of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One and No/100 ($7,531.00). 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 a lease with the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on January 6, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. RESOLUTION NO. 5 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WHICH WILL EXTEND THE PRIMARY TERM OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 22145 WITH APEX NATURAL GAS, LLC FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEARS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (the City), is the Lessor in that certain oil, gas and mineral lease from the City to Apex Natural Gas, LLC (the Lessee) in State Agency Lease No. 22145, dated effective April 12, 2023, and recorded under Instrument No. 2928689 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, State Agency Lease No. 22145 has a primary term of three (3) years from April 12, 2023 and if acceptable lease operations or production in paying quantities is not occurring at the end of the original primary term, the lease would expire on April 11, 2026 unless otherwise extended by action of the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, Apex Natural Gas, LLC has requested that the City of Shreveport approve the Lease Amendment for the purpose of extending the original primary term thereof for an additional two (2) years from April 12, 2026 in consideration of a rental payment of $31,897.50 for each additional year of the extended term of the lease unless the lease is otherwise maintained prior to the expiration of each year of the extended term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Lease Amendment for the purpose of extending the original primary term thereof for an additional two (2) years from April 12, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is 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, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 6 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION GRANTING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE MAYOR TO PAY THE PREMIUMS AND EXECUTE DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE FOR THE CITY'S EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INLAND MARINE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Section 10.02 (r) of the Shreveport City Charter requires that the City Council, upon recommendation of the Mayor, shall approve the purchase of insurance to cover the City's excess workers' compensation and inland marine; and WHEREAS, the Mayor, after consultation with the Director of Finance and the City's insurance consultants, recommends that the City Council approve the amount and type of the insurance premiums listed below for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, payment of the following insurance premium invoices for various categories of insurance is recommended by the Mayor: Line of Coverage Excess Workers Compensation Premium 742,359.00 Line of Coverage Excess Workers Compensation Buffer Premium 115,679.00 Line of Coverage Brokerage Fees Premium 0.00 Line of Coverage Inland Marine Premium 49,949.00 Total 907,987.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the City Council approves the invoices for premium payments and that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized to direct payment of these invoices and to execute, on behalf of the City, any and all documents necessary to obtain these insurance coverages for the period beginning January 1, 2026. 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. 1/20/26 ($215.03)

NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission has adopted a resolution declaring certain laboratory equipment as surplus movable property in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712(F). The surplus property will be sold to the highest bidder meeting or exceeding the established minimum bid prices. The sale will be conducted on an as-is, where-isbasis, without warranties, expressed or implied. The sale will take place on or after February 4, 2026, at North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory, 1630 Tulane Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103. A detailed list of surplus items, including minimum bid prices, is available upon request by contacting: Amy Patton Laboratory Director North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Phone: 318-227-2889 Email: apatton@nlcl.org The North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to remove any item from the sale prior to award. 12004870 1/20/26 ($66.80)

INVITATION FOR BID SEALED or ELECTRONIC BIDS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport, must be received in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, Suite 610, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than 2:00 p.m. on February 10, 2026. Shortly thereafter, bids will be publicly opened and announced in the Finance Departments Conference Room 690, Government Plaza, for the following project: IFB 26-002 Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid II Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Government Plaza - Engineering Conference Room 3rd Floor 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Designers Estimate: $545,000.00. Download bid documents at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations or email kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov. Reference the IFB number as shown above. Receive bid notices by email by registering with BidNetDirect for free. Vendors/Contractors may submit responses to IFBs electronically or by paper copy. It shall be the responders responsibility to make inquiry as to the addenda issued. BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents. Outside of the bid envelope, list the Bidders name, address, license number, bid number, project name, opening date/time and the Citys address. The City of Shreveport in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d-d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. An acceptable bid bond, cashiers check, or certified check payable to the City of Shreveport, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, including additive alternates, must accompany the bid. Negotiable bid bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder as soon as possible, or not more than 45 days after the opening of bids. All bonds applicable to this transaction must be accompanied by an original power of attorney. An acceptable performance bond equal to 100% of the amount of the contract and a 50% payment bond and 10% two-year maintenance bond will be required of the successful bidder. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be requested to adhere to the Citys Fair Share requirements. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he or she is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq. and show his/her license number in the bid and on the envelope or in the designated place in the electronic bid. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his/her license was issued. The bidders attention is called to the Equal Opportunity Clause set forth in the bid documents. Before the contract is awarded the contractor shall pay all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and due to the City. The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids for just cause. Renee Anderson, MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Purchasing Agent 11977582 1/13 1/20 1/27/26 ($267.50)

INVITATION FOR BID SEALED or ELECTRONIC BIDS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport, must be received in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, Suite 610, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than 2:00 p.m. on February 10, 2026. Shortly thereafter, bids will be publicly opened and announced in the Finance Departments Conference Room 690, Government Plaza, for the following project: IFB 26-000 Concrete Panel Replacement-Kennedy Drive (S. Ben Jai to Henry Street) Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Wednesday, 01/28/2026, at 2:00 p.m. Government Plaza - Engineering Conference Room 3rd Floor 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Designers Estimate: $1,492,000.00 Download bid documents at www.shreveportla. gov/Solicitations or email kimberly.floyd@ shreveportla.gov. Reference the IFB number as shown above. Receive bid notices by email by registering with BidNetDirect for free. Vendors/Contractors may submit responses to IFBs electronically or by paper copy. It shall be the responders responsibility to make inquiry as to the addenda issued. BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents. Outside of the bid envelope, list the Bidders name, address, license number, bid number, project name, opening date/time and the Citys address. The City of Shreveport in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d-d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. An acceptable bid bond, cashiers check, or certified check payable to the City of Shreveport, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, including additive alternates, must accompany the bid. Negotiable bid bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder as soon as possible, or not more than 45 days after the opening of bids. All bonds applicable to this transaction must be accompanied by an original power of attorney. An acceptable performance bond equal to 100% of the amount of the contract and a 50% payment bond and 10% two-year maintenance bond will be required of the successful bidder. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be requested to adhere to the Citys Fair Share requirements. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he or she is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq. and show his/her license number in the bid and on the envelope or in the designated place in the electronic bid. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his/her license was issued. The bidders attention is called to the Equal Opportunity Clause set forth in the bid documents. Before the contract is awarded the contractor shall pay all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and due to the City. The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids for just cause. Renee Anderson, MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Purchasing Agent 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26 ($268.49)

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of the Home Rule Charter of the Parish of Lafourche, Louisiana, that the following entitled ordinance(s) were introduced at a meeting of the Lafourche Parish Council held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025: ORDINANCE amending and re-enacting Chapter 26-Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article 1-In General of the Lafourche Parish Code of Ordinances creating Sections 26-19 through 26-24 as it pertains to prohibiting smoking and vaping in specified areas of the Parish of Lafourche. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of the Home Rule Charter of the Parish of Lafourche, Louisiana, that the following entitled ordinance(s) were introduced at a meeting of the Lafourche Parish Council held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026: ORDINANCE removing the current speed limit sign on 1st Street and installing a ASolar Powered Radar Display Speed Limit@ sign (pending appropriate funding is available); Thibodaux, Louisiana, Ward (6), District (2), Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana; providing for the replacement of the current speed limit sign on 1st Street with a ASolar Powered Radar Display Speed Limit@ sign (pending appropriate funding is available); and providing penalties for the violations thereof. ORDINANCE granting a franchise to Entergy, Louisiana LLC to supply electric power and energy throughout the Parish of Lafourche; and authorizing the Parish President to sign, execute and administer any and all relevant documents. ORDINANCE granting a variance from the Lafourche Parish Subdivision Regulations from the building side setbacks reduced to five (5=) feet in the proposed Magnolia Estates as not recommended by the Lafourche Parish Planning Commission at their December 3, 2025 meeting. ORDINANCE approving a lease agreement between Anby, LLC and Lafourche Parish Government for leasing the premises located at 525 Justin St., Lockport, LA 70374 to house the Lafourche Parish Coroner=s Office; and authorizing the Parish President to sign, execute and administer said agreement and any and all relevant documents. ORDINANCE approving an Act of Transfer and Acceptance of LA 3266 between the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Lafourche Parish Government; and authorizing the Parish President to sign, execute and administer said agreement and any and all relevant documents. ORDINANCE declaring property as surplus belonging to Lafourche Parish Government, authorizing the disposal of surplus property, authorizing the advertising of surplus items for sale, authorizing the acceptance of the highest qualified bidders, and any remaining items that are deemed to have no value will be properly discarded; and authorizing the Parish President to sign, execute and administer any and all relevant documents. ORDINANCE amending and re-enacting Chapter 22 of the Lafourche Parish Code of Ordinances as it pertains to ALand Development@; and authorizing the Parish President to sign, execute, and administer any and all relevant documents. ORDINANCE approving a lease agreement between Andrew A. Martin and Lafourche Parish Government for a 14-foot pirogue and boat model; and authorizing the Parish President to sign, execute and administer said agreement and any and all relevant documents. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, in accordance with Article V, Section 2, of said Home Rule Charter, that the Parish Council will hold a general public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance(s), at a meeting of the Parish Council, to be held at FIVE O=CLOCK (5:00) P.M., on TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 , in the Mathews Government Complex, 4876 Highway 1, Mathews, Louisiana; at which public hearing any resident of the Parish shall have a right to speak on the proposed ordinances. After holding the public hearing, the Parish Council may consider enactment of the proposed ordinances, or may defer such action to a later date. The proposed ordinances are on file at the offices of the Lafourche Parish Council, 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday. LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL By: /s/ Carleen B. Babin, Council Clerk 1/20/26 ($94.60)

THIBODAUX HOUSING AUTHORITY P. O. BOX 775 THIBODAUX, LA 70302 985-447-2904 FAX 985-448-1026 Public Notice REVISION TO THE ADMISSIONS & CONINTUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP) OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF THIBODAUX The Thibodaux Housing Authority is planning a revision to the Admissions & Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) which governs the process by which THA administers the public housing program in accordance with HUD program rules and regulations. As required by HUD regulations, THA is notifying all residents/public of their right to come into the office to review the proposed policy and make comments in writing within 60 days from the date of this notice. THA has submitted the revision to the Board of Commissioners for their review and this revision will be discussed at the Board of Commissioners meeting which will be held on March 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The proposed ACOP revision is available for review during normal business hours which are 8-12 & 1-4, Monday-Friday at the office located at 1425 Eagle Drive, Thibodaux, LA. Written comments should be delivered to the office or mailed to P. O. Box 775, Thibodaux, LA 70302 Beryl Pitre Executive Director 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26 ($142.45)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Waterworks Commissioners of Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1 (herein called the District), at the General Managers office, Administrative Building, 1219 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA 70374 until 2:30 P.M., February 18, 2026. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE DISTRICT OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: NORTH PLANT CHEMICAL CONTAINMENT EXPANSION The project includes the following work: The work includes the furnish and installation of a secondary containment area for storage of the plants treatment chemicals. The work includes a secondary containment structure with concrete slab and auger cast pile foundation, chemical tank pedestals, concrete drive and associated work. All work will be completed within 180 calendar days from the issuance of Notice to Proceed. Bidders wanting to visit the site must first make an appointment by calling the District at (985) 532-6924. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from https://www.centralauctionhouse.com. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: PHONE (337) 232-5182 The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following location: Office of Technical Assistant . Administrative Building Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1 Lockport, Louisiana 70374 Domingue Szabo & Associates, Inc 102 Asma Blvd, Suite 305 Lafayette, LA 70508 All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. NO PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD FOR THIS PROJECT. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. BOARD OF WATERWORKS COMMISSIONERS LAFOURCHE PARISH WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 /s/ Sidney Triche Sidney Triche, President January 12th, 2026 11995744 1/20 1/28 2/5/26 ($199.24)

Request for Qualifications Development Firm The Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish hereby requests qualifications from qualified firms to partner with the Authority to rehabilitate acquire or demolish approximately 276 public housing units and expand its portfolio using a variety of funding sources and financial arrangements under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 18 and Section 22 programs or other public housing mixed finance methods. The Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish desires to consider a variety of tools within the conversion process including but not limited to: RAD; RAD Blend; Section 18 Demolition/Disposition; and Section 22 Voluntary Conversion. The Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish will evaluate submitted qualifications per the following criteria: 1. Description/experience of the proposed firm(s) 2. Qualifications/experience of the proposed team members 3. Experience with HUD's RAD, Section 18 and Section 22 programs and public housing programs 4. Experience/success of the proposed firm(s) and team members in obtaining grants and other funding sources for new low-income housing developments and renovation of existing low-income housing. 5. References 6. Fee Arrangement and Fee Schedule 7. Louisiana Experience Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) may be obtained from Erial Branch, Executive Director, Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish, PHONE 985-537-5289ext.214, e-mail: erial.branch@lphousing.org. Office: 3920 Peggy St. Raceland, LA 70394 mailing: PO Box 499 Raceland, LA 70394 Qualifications will be received by 12PM (CST) at the above address until February 12, 2026. Qualifications may be submitted digitally via email or in print with 6 copies no later than 12PM (CST)February 12, 2026. Publication Dates: January 12, 2026 January 20, 2026 January 27, 2026 January 12, 20, 27 2026 LLOU0436558 $215.35

Case No. NA-26-18171 January 15, 2026 CONCERNED CLERGY AND LAITY OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, INC. 153 BAYOU DULARGE ROAD HOUMA LA 70363 Dear CONCERNED CLERGY AND LAITY OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, INC. SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS Terrebonne Parish Nuisance Abatement Ordinance Terrebonne Parish Property Maintenance Code Dilapidated and Dangerous Structure Commercial Structure 118 MORGAN ST HOUMA, LA 70360 50 X 120' PORTION OF BLOCK 2, WEST END S/D, MORGAN ST. BOUNDED NORTH BY HOME BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. BOUNDED SOUTH BY ANDREW ST. CB 1967/612. On Thursday, January 8, 2026 11:32 AM, an inspection of the structure located at 118 MORGAN ST revealed the following structural conditions: 1 The structure appears to have been abandoned for an extensive period of time, resulting in the structure being rendered hazardous to the overall health, safety and welfare to the general public. 2 The roof and flashing of the structure has not been maintained in a sound, tight condition that would prevent the admittance of rain and/or dampness. 3 The windows and/or doors of the structure have not been maintained in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. Based on the above-cited conditions found, the structure has been deemed a dilapidated and dangerous structure, as defined under Section 14-26 of the Terrebonne Parish Code of Ordinances. CHAPTER 14; NUISANCE ABATEMENT ARTICLE VII. DILAPIDATED AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURES Sec. 14-26. Words and terms defined, defines a dilapidated and dangerous structure as follows: A. Dilapidated and dangerous structure. Any building, structure or portion thereof which has been deemed dangerous and dilapidated and endangers the public welfare due to the following nonexclusive factors: creates a hazard to life because inadequacies in the area of proper exits; lack of foundation and structural integrity; poses as a fire hazard; is unsuitable for human habitation or use to which the structure was generally intended; is or may be becoming a place of rodent or insect infestation; is littered with trash and debris; or otherwise constitutes a hazard to health, welfare and safety because of inadequate maintenance, sanitation, obsolescence, or abandonment. Below is an order outlining the specific manner in which the building and premises can be brought into compliance with the provisions of this chapter if you choose to renovate/repair: 1 The owner of the premises may choose to demolish the structure and clear the property of all debris. 2 All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety. 3 All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement. 4 The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. 5 Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. 6 Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being held in position by window hardware. 7 All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. 8 Doors, windows or hatchways for dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be provided with devices designed to provide security for the occupants and property within. Please allow this correspondence to give further notice that this structure has been declared to be dilapidated and dangerous; and, because of the deteriorating conditions threatening the overall integrity of the structure, you are hereby requested to correct the above-cited violations within thirty (30) days from receipt of this letter. Failure to comply with the nuisance warning shall result in the institution of condemnation proceedings in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4761, et seq. As a reminder, prior to the start of any repair or demolition of the structure, you are required to secure a building permit. Permits must be secured from the Department of Planning and Zoning, 8026 Main Street, Houma Louisiana 70364. Please be advised that you are responsible for the removal of any and all debris subsequent to repair work or demolition. DO NOT PLACE DEBRIS ALONG THE ROADSIDE. THESE ITEMS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR PICK UP. You must dispose of debris by obtaining a dumpster/container or some other equipment that will aid in containing the debris which must then be delivered to one of the approved disposal facilities. Failure to clear the property of all debris will result in the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government proceeding with the removal of the debris. If you have any questions, or require clarification in this matter, please contact our office at (985) 873-6563 or 8026 Main Street, Ste. 203, Houma Louisiana 70364. Your immediate attention will be greatly appreciated. 120068371/20/26 ($80.44)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS In accordance with Section 5-02(a) of the Home Rule Charter, the Terrebonne Parish Council has scheduled public hearings on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at *6:30 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 8026 Main Street, Houma, LA, which shall be live streamed on the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Governments Facebook page. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public input on the proposed documents that are being published by titles below: JANUARY 28, 2026 6:30 P.M. An ordinance to amend the 2026 Adopted Operating Budget of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government for the following item: I. Shady Oaks Park, $10,000 An ordinance to amend the 2026 Adopted Operating Budget of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government for the following item: I. Civic Center Upgrades, $27,763 An ordinance to Authorize the Parish President to Execute an Act of Donation between TPCG and Waitz & Downer, LLC, in which TPCG will be Accepting Land on Verret Street. An ordinance to declare as Surplus Adjudicated Property located at Bayou Dularge WW Parcel # 40578 in which the parish has 100% interest and to address other matters relative thereto. An ordinance declaring the following two 2 properties as surplus and not needed for a public purpose:1) Right Descending Bank of Bayou Terrebonne Parcel No. 31026 33.33% interest; 2) 1419 Gautreaux Street Parcel No. 21915 1% interest; and to address other matters relative thereto. An ordinance to amend the Parish Code of Ordinances and enact an exemption to the deposit fee of $500 for Public Property Use Permits. An ordinance to amend certain portions of Chapter 28, Art. IV, Section 28-74 Supplementary Regulations relative to accessory structures in residential districts. An ordinance to Authorize the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) to Acquire Immovable Property Identified as Lot 14. Of Block 33 of Broadmoor Subdivision, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and to Authorize the Parish President or His Official Designee, The Chief Administrative Officer, To Execute any and All Documents Necessary to Acquire Said Property, and to Provide for Other Matters Relative Thereto; and to Provide for Other Matters Relative Thereto. An ordinance to Authorize the Parish President to Execute, on Behalf of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, A Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Right of Use between Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and Bayou Soccer Club; and to Provide for Other Matters Relative Thereto. For a copy of the proposed documents, contact the Council Office during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., 873-6519). or additional information, you may also view the Parish Web Page at tpcg.org. TAMMY E. TRIGGS COUNCIL CLERK TERREBONNE PARISH COUNCIL ($53.42)