Shreveport Times
August 4, 2026
Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana
July 28, 2026
The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
Invocation was given by Father Paul.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackson.
The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson (arrived at 3:07p.m.), James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0.
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the
minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, July 13, 2026, and City Councilmeeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green andCouncilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
REPORTS:
Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003)
Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009)
Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012)
Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017)
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) (REGULAR MEETING ON MATTERS WHICH ARE ON THE AGENDA)
Sammy Mears spoke in support of Resolution No(s). 70, 71 and 72 of 2026.
Craig Lee spoke in support of Resolution No. 73 of 2026.
CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Metropolitan Planning Commission Eric Monroe, Rose McCulloch Shreveport Historic Preservation Commission - (HPC) April Dahm
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to confirm the above-mentioned appointments. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING
Resolution No. 66 of 2026: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in District A described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this Resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
Resolution No. 67 of 2026: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in District G described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this Resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman
Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 68 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport will benefit from the funds appropriated for infrastructure, beautification, and youth programming in Louisiana House of Representatives District 3, in Act 461 of 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury for funding related to City of Shreveport for infrastructure, beautification, and youth programming in Louisiana House of Representatives District 3 per Act 461 of 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 69 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, La R.S. 38:2212.l(f) authorizes both the City of Shreveport and the RapidesParish Sheriffs Office to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement pursuant to theLouisiana Procurement Code La R.S. 39:1701, et seq; and, WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office desire to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement under the terms of a contract the City of Shreveport entered into under the terms of IFB No. 26-003. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport indue, legal and regular session convened that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is herebyauthorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Rapides ParishSheriffs Office, substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed in the Office of the Clerkof Council on July 7, 2026, and attached hereto as Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby declared repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 70 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEGAL SERVICES RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH PETTIETTE, ARMAND, DUNKELMAN, WOODLEY & CROMWELL, LLP AND FISHMAN HAYGOOD, LLP, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, fire apparatus costs have grown at an alarming rate over the past 10 years, leading to suspicion, investigation, and now litigation; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has purchased, through appropriate procedures, multiple fire apparatuses over that period; and WHEREAS, the City desires to retain outside legal counsel to provide legal representation, counsel, and advice to the City in connection with legal services for the benefit of the City, considering these issues and to enter into a legal services retainer agreement to that end; and WHEREAS, the Office of the City Attorney recommends the employment of Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP as legal counsel on a contingency basis to advise, counsel, and represent the City in matters related thereto pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened: 1. The Mayor of the City of Shreveport, and/or his designee, be and is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a legal services retainer agreement with Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP, to provide legal representation, counsel, and advice to the City of Shreveport, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof attached hereto as Exhibit A and filed for public inspection together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on July 10, 2026, with such changes as are approved by the Office of the City Attorney. 2. The Mayor, the City Attorney, and the Fire Chief are hereby authorized to execute all documents and to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared to be severable BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 71 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF SKYLANE AVENUE, AVIAT LANE, HAWKER STREET AND PHENOM LANE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN LUCIEN FIELD ESTATES PHASE III UNIT E AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication of Skylane Avenue, Aviat Lane, Hawker Street and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in the SE 1/4 of Section 7 and the SW of Section 8, (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Lucien Field Estates Phase III Unit E plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication of Skylane Avenue, Aviat Lane, Hawker Street and Phenom Lane rights-of-way be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by CouncilmanJackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 72 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF CESSNA DRIVE AND PHENOM LANE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN LUCIEN FIELD ESTATES PHASE III UNIT F AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication of Cessna Drive and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in the SE 1/4 of Section 7 and the SW of Section 8, (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Lucien Field Estates Phase III Unit F plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication of Cessna Drive and Phenom Lane rights-of-way be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by CouncilmanJackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 73 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ORVILLE HALL AND PHILLIP PRICE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY: COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR
WHEREAS, Orville Hall is a songwriter and music publisher who has contributed to the national and international music industry through his publishing and creative work; and WHEREAS, Phillip Price is a songwriter who has contributed to the music industry through his collaborative work in songwriting, composition, and production; and WHEREAS, the two are credited as writers on the song Outside, performed by Cardi B, along with other contributing writers and producers; and WHEREAS, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) honors songwriters and publishers whose works achieve significant public performance and airplay, and has recognized Outside as one of its most performed R&B/Hip-Hop songs; and WHEREAS, Orville Hall and Phillip Price are also known as The Showboys, the hip-hop duo behind the 1986 recording Drag Rap (Triggerman), a work recognized for its impact on the development and evolution of hip-hop culture; and WHEREAS, songwriting and music publishing are essential to the development, recognition, and success of nationally recognized musical works, and their accomplishments demonstrate the importance of creative collaboration and behind-the-scenes work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that it does hereby recognize The Showboys, Orville Hall and Phillip Price for their contributions to the music industry and their ASCAP-recognized work on Outside. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilmanJackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (August 11,
2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions)
1. Resolution No. 74 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with Shreveport Green concerning the Glen Cove Community Garden, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Resolution No. 75 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a Cleanwater State Revolving Fund Funding Pre-Application agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
3. Resolution No. 76 of 2026: A resolution endorsing the submission of a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration under the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program to secure funding for the replacement of the Linwood Bridge and Phase II of the Medical Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Resolution No. 77 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an acceptance of act of donation between the City of Shreveport and Provenance Development Company, LLC herein after called Owner and acting herein through David M. Alexander, manager, for the water and sewer main extensions and related facilities to serve Provenance Phase IV-Unit B and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher).
5. Resolution No. 78 of 2026: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in District G described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
6. Resolution No. 79 of 2026: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in District C described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this Resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
7. Resolution No. 80 of 2026: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in District G described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this Resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
8. Resolution No. 81 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement and ground lease with the Caddo Parish School Board concerning the lease and redevelopment of the former Mooretown Elementary School; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
9. Resolution No. 82 of 2026: A resolution stating the City of Shreveports endorsement of Andress Artist and Entrepreneur, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026 public hearing)
10. Resolution No. 83 of 2026: A resolution stating the City of Shreveports endorsement of Twin Oak Investments, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026 public hearing)
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to introduce Resolution No(s). 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 and 83 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (August 11, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances)
1. Ordinance No. 73 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance No. 74 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
3. Ordinance No. 75 of 2026: An ordinance authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) located at 2127, 2123, 2119, 2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, and 2401 Kings Hwy Shreveport, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026)
4. Ordinance No. 76 of 2026: An ordinance authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property and all improvements (i.e. real property) located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to August 25, 2026)
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 73, 74, 75 and 76 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)
1. Ordinance No. 70 of 2026: An ordinance declaring certain city-owned property to be surplus property; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (PW)
Having passed first reading on July 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green
and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
2. Ordinance No. 71 of 2026: An ordinance declaring certain city-owned property to be surplus property; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (SPAR)
Having passed first reading on July 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green
and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
3. Ordinance No. 72 of 2026: An ordinance amending Ordinance 100 of 2025 and fixing the minimum bid price of certain city-owned immovable property and all improvements thereon located at 401 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to August 11, 2026)
Having passed first reading on July 14, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Green,
seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green
and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
Ordinances that were adopted, except ordinances that will be published in the Shreveport Code Ordinances, including the Shreveport Unified Development Code, are as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 70 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO BE SURPLICE PROPERTY; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) is the owner of immovable property (i.e. real property) and real property located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, (hereinafter referred to as the Property(ies) or Parcels); and WHEREAS, the Properties were purchased by the City of Shreveport over fifty (50) years ago and the call center was built in the early 2000s and other real property located on the Property are more than eighty (80) years old; and WHEREAS, the City has purchased another property to develop a modern Public Works and Water & Sewer Operations Complex. The new facility is designed to consolidate the operations of the Public Works Department and the Water & Sewer Department into a single, centralized location; and WHEREAS, the City is beginning to relocate personnel and operations to the new facility and will be vacating the property at 2139 Greenwood Road and whereas the City would like see the former location put back into commerce and redeveloped; and WHEREAS, the said properties located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA are not needed by the City for a public purpose; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the property located at 2139 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA is hereby declared to be surplus property and not needed by the City of Shreveport for public purposes. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
ORDINANCE NO. 71 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) is the owner of immovable property (i.e. real property) at 2127 Marion Street, 2123 Marion Street, 2119 Marion Street, 2101 Marion Street, 2424 Woodward Avenue, and 2401 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana, (hereinafter referred to as the Property(ies) or Parcels); and WHEREAS, the Properties were purchased by the City of Shreveport over 40 years ago and there been no use of the properties by the City; and WHEREAS, the City is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of these vacant properties and there are no tax revenues being generated; and WHEREAS, the City would like to continue to see development and revitalization in this area that is adjacent to LSU Health Medical School and Bio-medical Research Foundation; and WHEREAS, the said properties located at 2127 Marion Street, 2123 Marion Street, 2119 Marion Street, 2101 Marion Street, 2424 Woodward Avenue, and 2401 Kings Highway are not needed by the City for public purpose; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the properties located at 2127 Marion Street, 2123 Marion Street, 2119 Marion Street, 2101 Marion Street, 2424 Woodward Avenue, and 2401 Kings Highway are hereby declared to be surplus property and not needed by the City of Shreveport for public purposes. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
TABLED LEGISLATION
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 15 of 2026: A resolution recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor)
APPEALS
PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS:
OTHER APPEALS
SOB APPEALS: NONE
TAXI APPEALS: NONE
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
CLERKS REPORT: NONE
ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS:
ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council
meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
//s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman
//s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council
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