Shreveport Times
November 3, 2026
Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana
October 27, 2026
The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
Invocation was given by Father Paul.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher.
The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0.
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve theminutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, October 12, 2026, and City Councilmeeting, Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green andCouncilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
REPORTS:
Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003)
Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009)
Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012)
Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017)
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) (REGULAR MEETING ON MATTERS WHICH ARE ON THE AGENDA)
Sammy Mears spoke in support of Resolution No. 111, 112 and 117 of 2026.
CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS:
MPC Lindora Baker
SIRA Atty Rikkisha Lashea Candler
Shreve Memorial Library Horace Peniston
Solid Waste Superintendent Patrick W. Gray
Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority S. Patrick Crawford (re-appointment)
ZBA Melissa Anne Anderson & Durwood Hendericks (re-appointment), Joe Warren
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to confirm the above-
mentioned executive appointments. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and
Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING
RESOLUTION NO. 105 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH EDMUNDS GOVTECH, INC., FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE,
AND CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY MANAGEMENT BILLING
SYSTEM (UMBS), AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and RosTech, Inc. entered into an agreement for softwaresupport and maintenance services on July 24, 2020, for an original amount of $252,000.00; andWHEREAS, Edmunds GovTech, Inc. subsequently acquired RosTech, Inc. and the City executed Change Order No. 1 on December 9, 2025, which added cloud hosting services andincreased the contract value by $609,054.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 provides for additional funding in the amount of $500,000.00 for continued support, maintenance, and cloud hosting services, bringing the total cumulative contract value to $1,085,054.00; and WHEREAS, the cumulative value of the contract exceeds $1,000,000.00, thereby requiring City Council approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2025-00000190 with Edmunds GovTech, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 111 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY SCALE FOR FIRE CIVIL SERVICEPERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2026,AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended a 6% pay increase for the members of the Fire civil service, effective on December 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the new pay scale needs to be formally approved by the City Council before going into effect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it hereby approves the pay schedule and performance incentives for the civil service employees of the Shreveport Fire Department, effective December 1, 2026, as more further described in Appendix A, which is made a part of this Resolution by reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 112 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY SCALE FOR POLICE CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended a 6% pay increase for the civil service officers employed by the Shreveport Police Department, effective on December 1, 2026, as well as increases in certain forms of incentive pay; and WHEREAS, the new pay scale needs to be formally approved by the City Council before going into effect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it hereby approves the pay schedule and performance incentives for the civil service employees of the Shreveport Police Department, effective December 1, 2026, as more further described in Appendix A, which is made a part of this Resolution by reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 113 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE SERVITUDE AND RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA SABER MIDSTREAM GAS SERVICES, L.L.C., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCE OF AN UNDERGROUND PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES ON CITY PROPERTY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Section 4.17 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport (City) contemplates the adoption of a resolution prior to the Mayors execution of any contract and/or agreement in which the City is a party and/or has and interest; and WHEREAS, the City has been requested by SABER MIDSTREAM GAS SERVICES, L.L.C. (SMGS), an Oklahoma limited liability company to grant a perpetual and exclusive right of use, servitude, and right of way of (30) in width and temporary construction servitudes as referenced in the pipeline servitude and right of way agreement (agreement) as shown on Exhibit A; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that it hereby authorizes the Mayors signature on the above-mentioned Pipeline Servitude and Right of Way Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other, provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS, DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
Resolution No. 116 of 2026: A resolution temporarily designating certain portions of municipalstreets in downtown Shreveport for use by utility terrain vehicles owned and operated by theDowntown Development Authority and its agents pursuant to LA. R.S. 32:299.3, and tootherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 117 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE NOVEMBER 2026 AS NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, National Family Caregivers Month is observed each November to recognize, honor, and celebrate the millions of family caregivers across the United States who provide essential care and support to loved ones; and WHEREAS, National Family Caregivers Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities about the challenges faced by family caregivers, and increase access to resources, services, and support; and WHEREAS, the Caregiver Action Network is a nonprofit organization that supports National Family Caregivers Month by providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers; and WHEREAS, the 2026 National Family Caregivers Month theme, Care Connects Us, emphasizes the importance of connecting caregivers to their loved ones, reliable information, supportive communities, and resources that strengthen the caregiving experience; and WHEREAS, family caregivers provide essential support to older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with chronic illnesses, often while balancing employment and other family responsibilities; and WHEREAS, caregiving can create significant emotional, physical, and financial challenges that affect individuals personal and professional lives and may increase the need for support and resources essential to caregiver well-being. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that it does hereby recognize November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (November10, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions)
1. Resolution No. 118 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Extensions of Excellence Performing Arts and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Resolution No. 119 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and KaDavien Baylor, LLC and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
3. Resolution No. 120 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and RDM Educational Consulting, LLC and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Resolution No. 121 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Rutherford House and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
5. Resolution No. 122 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and Theatre of The Performing Arts of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
6. Resolution No. 123 of 2026: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in Districts F and G described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this Resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to introduce Resolution No(s). 118, 119, 120, 121, 122 and 123 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (November 10, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances)
1. Ordinance No. 121 of 2026: An ordinance to create and establish a no parking zone on both sides of 1500-1600 Cross Lake Blvd anytime Monday through Sunday, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance No. 122 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-80-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Live Oak Street approximately 140feet West of Kingston Road, from R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Conditional Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson)
3. Ordinance No. 123 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-83-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north of Texas Avenue approximately 809 feet southwest of Levy Street, from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks)
4. Ordinance No. 124 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Flournoy Lucas Road, approximately 390 feet west of Forbing Road from R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-2 Corridor Commercial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher)
5. Ordinance No. 125 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-122-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of Linwood Avenue, approximately. 250 feet south of McCarey Street, from C-4 heavy commercial zoning district to R-1-5 single-family residential zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson)
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to introduce Ordinance No. 121, 122, 123, 124 and 125 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)
1. Ordinance No. 98 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt.
AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): IncreaseOther Revenues Miscellaneous by $100,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations) General Government Increase Other Charges Civic Appropriations by $100,000 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.
EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT: This amendment provides additional pass throughfunding, from the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, that has already been appropriated forvarious entities and programs.
Motion Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt Amendment No. 1to Ordinance No. 98 of 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Other Revenues by $450,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Increase Property Standards Contractual Services by $440,000. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.
EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT: This amendment provides additional funding forProperty Standards care of premises and weed abatement contracts. The available funding forthis amendment comes from the Ports payment in support of Fire Station 20, which was notincluded in the original 2026 budget ($700,000), less a reduction of $250,000 in estimated EMSreceipts.
Motion Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt Amendment No. 2to Ordinance No. 98 of 2026. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
Motion Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Ordinance No. 98of 2026 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
2. Ordinance No. 99 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund and to otherwise Provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0.Abstentions: 0.
3. Ordinance No. 100 of 2026: An ordinance to amend Chapter 66 Section 141 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to contributions by full-time active employees and retirees and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0.Abstentions: 0.
4. Ordinance No. 101 of 2026: An ordinance to revise Chapter 74 Solid Waste, Article III Regulations Sec74-54 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances, relative to the disposal fee per ton of normal waste, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on October 13, 2026, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0.Abstentions: 0.
Ordinances that were adopted, except ordinances that will be published in the Shreveport Code Ordinances, including the Shreveport Unified Development Code, are as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 98 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND ANDTO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of anyadopted budget; andWHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 budget for the GeneralFund to adjust revenues and expenses based on current estimates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 115 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the General Fund, as amended, be and is hereby further amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues): Increase Taxes and Special Assessments by $5,605,000 Increase Licenses and Permits by $3,741,000 Increase Interest by $250,000. Increase Other Revenues by $808,000 Decrease Transfer from Riverfront Fund by $900,000. Decrease Prior-Year Fund Balance by $9,504,000. In Section 2 (Appropriations): Office of the Mayor: Increase Personal Services by $20,000. City Attorney:
Decrease Personal Services by $150,000. Property Standards: Decrease Personal Services by $100,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $100,000. Increase Contractual Services by $75,000. Information Technology: Decrease Personal Services by $400,000 Increase Contractual Services by $100,000. Human Resources: Decrease Personal Services by $40,000. Increase Contractual Services by $20,000. Public Assembly and Recreation: Decrease Personal Services by $1,150,000. Increase Contractual Services by $700,000. Decrease Other Charges by $50,000
Increase Improvements and Equipment by $660,000. Finance: Decrease Personal Services by $50,000. Increase Contractual Services by $140,000. General Government: Increase Personal Services by $500,000. Decrease Transfer to Community Development Fund by $250,000.
Decrease Transfer to MPC Fund by $30,000 Police Department: Decrease Personal Services by $905,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $500,000. Increase Contractual Services by $125,000. Increase Improvements and Equipment by $280,000 Fire Department:
Decrease Personal Services by $654,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $130,000. Increase Contractual Services by $250,000. Increase Transfer to Other Funds by $274,000. Public Works:
Decrease Personal Services by $900,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $505,000. Increase Contractual Services by $300,000. NET CHANGE $0 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the applicationthereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications ofthis ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications;and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith arehereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 99 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE GOLF ENTERPRISEFUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of anyadopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 121 of 2025, the 2026 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, be and is hereby amended as follows: In Section 2 (Appropriations): Decrease Personal Services by $100,000. Increase Materials and Supplies by $120,000. Increase Contractual Services by $100,000. Decrease Operating Reserve by $205,000. Increase Improvements and Equipment by $85,000. TOTAL $0
Totals and subtotals shall be adjusted accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
TABLED LEGISLATION
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 15 of 2026: A resolution recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor)
Resolution No. 66 of 2026: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in District A described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this Resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2027 BUDGET ORDINANCES (TO BE ADOPTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15,2026)
1. Ordinance No. 102 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto
2. Ordinance No. 103 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
3. Ordinance No. 104 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the General Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto
4. Ordinance No. 105 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2026 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
5. Ordinance No. 106 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the MPC Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
6. Ordinance No. 107 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 Community Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
7. Ordinance No. 108 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
8. Ordinance No. 109 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
9. Ordinance No. 110 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
10. Ordinance No. 111 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
11. Ordinance No. 112 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for Contractual Services provided to SporTran by Metro Management Associates, Inc., and otherwise providing with respect thereto
12. Ordinance No. 113 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
13. Ordinance No. 114 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Convention Center Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
14. Ordinance No. 115 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto
15. Ordinance No. 116 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Debt Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto
16. Ordinance No. 117 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
17. Ordinance No. 118 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Streets Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
18. Ordinance No. 119 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Diversion Program Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
19. Ordinance No. 120 of 2026: An ordinance adopting the 2027 budget for the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
APPEALS
PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE
OTHER APPEALS
SOB APPEALS: NONE
TAXI APPEALS: NONE
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
CLERKS REPORT: NONE
ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS:
ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council
meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
//s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman
//s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council
12744728 11/3/26 ($750.29)
Miscellaneous Notices