Shreveport Times
June 16, 2026
Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana
June 9, 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, June 9, 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 (arrived at 3:02 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0.
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to approve the minutes
of the Administrative Conference and City Council combined/special meetings, Tuesday,
May 26, 2026. 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.
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). 53 and 34B of 2026.
Tim Magner spoke in support of Ordinance No. 61 of 2026.
CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: NONE
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. 51 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE DESOTO PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE, AND
TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Article VII Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution states for a public purpose, the State and it political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavor agreements with each other, with the United States or its Agencies or with any public or private association corporation or individual and, WHEREAS, providing for efficient law enforcement operations and increasing the safety and security of Shreveport citizens serves a public purpose, and WHEREAS, the Desoto Parish Sheriffs Office (DPSO) owns and operates helicopters for law enforcement use, and the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) periodically requires aerial capability to conduct efficient law enforcement operations, and WHEREAS, (SPD) and (DPSO) desire to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement whereby DPSO will make its helicopters available to SPD to use for law enforcement purposes, and WHEREAS, the CEA provides for use of the DPSO helicopters by SPD and outlines each parties rights and obligations related to that use. 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 enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Desoto parish Sheriffs Office 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 May 20, 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 ordinance 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 Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman
Bowman, 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. 52 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport through desires to improve and enhance the delivery of services provided by the SPORTRAN in and around the City; and WHEREAS, SPORTRAN continuously updates its strategic plan and prepares for future facility expansion; and WHEREAS, SPORTRAN had expressed an interest in property adjacent or around the existing Intermodal Terminal that meets future planning needs; and WHEREAS, Veteran of Foreign Wars Department of Louisiana is the owner of 0.229 acres adjacent to the Intermodal Terminal located 1245 Gary Street , and are a proponent of this use; and WHEREAS, Veteran of Foreign Wars Department of Louisiana is willing to donate to the City of Shreveport the property adjacent to the Intermodal Terminal as is, with the understanding that SPORTRAN would move forward with demolition of the existing structure; and WHEREAS, A Phase I Environmental Assessment was subsequently performed on the property, and the City and Veteran of Foreign Wars Department of Louisiana agree to use the property value as stated by the tax assessor as the Statement of Value for the donation; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has established an Enrichment Fund as a trust fund for donations by any persons or groups. The Enrichment Fund ordinance is contained in Section 26-186 et seq., of the Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the ordinance provides that donations over $10,000.00 shall be accepted only with the approval of the City Council. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that acceptance of the land as denoted on the map attached to this resolution and being approximately 0.229 acres located at or near from 1237 Murphy, Inc. is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents reasonably required for this donation, acknowledging acceptance and receipt of the donation.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that is 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 ordinance 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 Taliaferro, seconded by Councilwoman
Bowman, 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. 53 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH WHP TRAININGTOWERS TO CONSTRUCT A FIRE TRAINING TOWER FOR THE SHREVEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Fire Department Training Academy training tower located at 6440 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana is in need to replacement due to age and deterioration, and WHEREAS, the City is a member of Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing consortium, who identifies contractors for member projects through competitively solicited cooperative contracts, and WHEREAS, the City solicited a proposal from Sourcewell to build a new training tower who identified WHP Trainingtowers a the contractor, and WHEREAS, WHP proposes to build the Shreveport Fire Department Training Academy training tower at a cost of $1,545,594.10 with funding provided through 2021 general obligation bonds, and WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with WHP to construct the training tower, and WHEREAS, contracts exceeding $1,000,000.00 require 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 an Agreement Between the City of Shreveport and WHP Trainingtower 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 May 21, 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.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 54 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, PURCHASING AGENT TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SPORTRAN GENERATOR. IFB #26-026 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026, one (1) bid was received as a result of solicitation for Installation of SporTran Generator. (IFB 26-026); and WHEREAS, the one bid was over the project budget of $200,000.00; 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 all bids were 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 26-026. 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 Boucher, seconded by Councilman
Taliferro, 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. 55 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RODERICK JOHNSON AT 160 MAYO ROAD TO MAKE A CONNECTION TO THE CITY OF SHREVEPORTS WATER AND/OR SEWER SYSTEM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Shreveport City Code Chapter 94, any person or business entity wishing to connect to the City of Shreveports water and/or sewer system shall make a formal request/application to do so; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Shreveport City Code Section 94-7, as a condition precedent to the initial connection onto the City water or sewer line, or both, the application for the water or sewer connection must be accompanied by a written request for annexation to the city, and approved by the city council; and WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of both a request to connect to the City of Shreveports water and/or sewer system and a petition for annexation (both attached hereto); and WHEREAS, annexation proceedings will be in accordance with City of Shreveport Code Chapter 2, Article V, et seq. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, acting as the governing authority of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), in due, legal, and regular session convened, that: 1. Roderick Johnson has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Comprehensive Building Code. 2. Roderick Johnson hereby authorized to connect the structure, located at 160 Mayo Road to the City of Shreveports water and/or sewer system. 3. In accordance with Shreveport City Code Section 94-5, the property owner of premises served by water services shall be responsible for the house line to the premises. The owner of premises served by sewer services shall be responsible for the lateral line from the premises to the sewer main. 4. In accordance with Shreveport City Code Section 94-7, if the annexation request is withdrawn, the facility shall be disconnected from City water or sewerage service.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 affect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman
Bowman, 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. 34B OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 34A OF 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the Shreveport City Council adopted Resolution No. 34 of 2026 whereby the City Council ordered and called a special election to be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 in the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City a proposition to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of Special Ad Valorem Taxes; and WHEREAS, the proposed Proposition within the Resolution and the Notice of Election attached thereto read as follows: CITY OF SHREVEPORT (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) PROPOSITION (SPECIAL TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 25 YEAR, 9.04 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION TO BE LEVIED IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO BE EXPENDED BY THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATION, OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, ACQUIRING PROPERTY, PROJECT EXPENSES AND/OR THE RETIREMENT OF BONDS OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS. Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the City), acting through the City Council as the governing authority thereof, be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of Nine and Four Hundredths (9.04) mills on all property subject to taxation situated within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport (the District) as defined by Act 554 of 1978, Act 411 of 1980, and Act 163 of 1984 (the Act), for a period of twenty-five (25) years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2053, with the proceeds of said tax to be used solely and exclusively for the purposes and benefit of the District, and to be expended by the Downtown Development Authority for administration, operational expenses, acquiring property, project expenses and/or the retirement of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, in accordance with the terms and conditions of applicable law? WHEREAS the Proposition language must be amended to comply with the requirements of the relevant state regulatory agencies, but the substance remains the same. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Resolution 34A of 2026, is amended as follows and as attached (see attachment titled Resolution 34A of 2026 as amended by Resolution 34B of 2026): 1. In the title of the Resolution under RESOLUTION NO. 34A OF 2026 insert the following: AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 34B OF 2026 A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. 2. In the Proposition, strike the word RENEWAL and insert the word CONTINUATION,; strike the Summary as it is not required; strike as defined by Act 554 of 1978, Act 411 of 1980, and Act 163 of 1984 (the Act), and insert the words (an estimated $714,179 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year); strike the number 3 and insert the number 2; and insert said millage to represent a 1.05 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 7.99 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on November 5, 2002. The Proposition will appear as follows: CITY OF SHREVEPORT (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) PROPOSITION (SPECIAL TAX CONTINUATION) Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the City), acting through the City Council as the governing authority thereof, be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of Nine and Four Hundredths (9.04) mills on all property subject to taxation situated within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport (the District) (an estimated $714,179 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty-five (25) years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2052, with the proceeds of said tax to be used solely and exclusively for the purposes and benefit of the District, and to be expended by the Downtown Development Authority for administration, operational expenses, acquiring property, project expenses and/or the retirement of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, said millage to represent a 1.05 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 7.99 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on November 5, 2002, in accordance with the terms and conditions of applicable law? 3. In the title of the Resolution under RESOLUTION NO. 34A OF 2026 insert the following: AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 34B OF 2026 A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Proposition in the attached document titled Notice of Special Election be revised as follows: 1. In the Proposition, strike the word RENEWAL and insert the word CONTINUATION,; strike the Summary as it is not required; strike as defined by Act 554 of 1978, Act 411 of 1980, and Act 163 of 1984 (the Act), and insert the words (an estimated $714,179 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year); strike the number 3 and insert the number 2; and insert said millage to represent a 1.05 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 7.99 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on November 5, 2002. The Proposition will appear as follows: CITY OF SHREVEPORT (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) PROPOSITION (SPECIAL TAX CONTINUATION) Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the City), acting through the City Council as the governing authority thereof, be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of Nine and Four Hundredths (9.04) mills on all property subject to taxation situated within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport (the District) (an estimated $714,179 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty-five (25) years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2052, with the proceeds of said tax to be used solely and exclusively for the purposes and benefit of the District, and to be expended by the Downtown Development Authority for administration, operational expenses, acquiring property, project expenses and/or the retirement of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, said millage to represent a 1.05 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 7.99 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on November 5, 2002, in accordance with the terms and conditions of applicable law? BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman
Taliferro, 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 (June 23,
2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions)
1. Resolution No. 56 of 2026: A resolution selecting the Times as the official journal for the City of Shreveport for the period commencing July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
2. Resolution No. 57 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to contract with the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Shreveport for Parking System Management, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
3. Resolution No. 58 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Between the City of Shreveport and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Resolution No. 59 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to sign an approval letter for the assignment by Cypress Energy Partners, LLC of three oil and gas leases to Apex Natural Gas, LLC, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
5. Resolution No. 60 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an Acceptance of Act of Donation between the City of Shreveport and Wivi II and Land Development, LLC hereinafter called Owner and acting herein through Justin M. Sevier, manager, for the water and sewer main extensions and related facilities to serve Lucien Field Estates Phase III Unit C and Unit D and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to introduce Resolution No(s). 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 of 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (June 23, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances)
1. Ordinance No. 63 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance No. 64 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Taliaferro, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 63 and 64 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. 56 of 2026: An ordinance amending the 2026 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Having passed first reading on May 26, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Boucher,
seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green
and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.
2. Ordinance No. 57 of 2026: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on May 26, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor,
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. 58 of 2026: An ordinance to terminate and repeal the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area established by Ordinance No. 143 of 1999 and the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area Special Revenue Fund established by Ordinance No. 144 of 1999; and to provide for other matters in connection therewith
Having passed first reading on May 26, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, 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.
4. Ordinance No. 59 of 2026: An ordinance to repeal Division 6 of Article V of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana relative to the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area Special Revenue Fund; and to provide for other matters in connection therewith
Having passed first reading on May 26, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, 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.
5. Ordinance No. 60 of 2026: An ordinance amending Section 94-165 (6) of the Code of Ordinances relative to flat rate sewerage charges and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Having passed first reading on May 26, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor,
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.
6. Ordinance No. 61 of 2026: An ordinance to approve the amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding landscaping requirements and water tower height and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on May 26, 2026, read by title, and on motion, ordered passed
to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Brooks,
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.
7. Ordinance No. 62 of 2026: Zoning Case No. 26-34-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC with conditions, by rezoning property located on the east side of Lynbrook Boulevard at the intersection of Pradd Road, from R-1-7 single family residential and I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)
Having passed first reading on May 26, 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 Councilwoman Bowman, 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.
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. 56 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 WATER AND SEWERAGE ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that: Ordinance Number 123 of 2025, the 2026 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows: In Section 2. (Appropriations): Decrease Personal Services by $640,000 Increase Material & Supplies by $800,000 Decrease Contractual Services by $1,000,000 Increase Improvements & Equipment by $290,000 Decrease Operating Reserves by $500,000 Increase Transfer to Capital by $1,050,000 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 123 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. 57 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, 2026 CAPITAL PROJECTS 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 WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget to adjust appropriations and for other purposes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 113 of 2025, the 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows: In Program E (Water Improvements): Increase Project E21001, Citywide Water Infrastructure, by $1,050,000. Funding Source is Water and Sewer Revenue. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 113 of 2025, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that is any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
ORDINANCE NO. 58 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO TERMINATE AND REPEAL THE DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 143 OF 1999 AND THE DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 144 OF 1999; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the downtown entertainment economic development area (the Economic Development Area) was established by Ordinance No. 143 of 1999 in accordance with La. R.S. 33:9033.3; and WHEREAS, the downtown entertainment economic development area special revenue fund (the Special Revenue Fund), codified as Division 6 of Article V of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana (the Code), was established by Ordnance No. 144 of 1999; and WHEREAS, all funds received by the City of Shreveport from the sales tax increment in Economic Development Area are dedicated to the Special Revenue Fund; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport desires to terminate and repeal the Economic Development Area, Ordinance No. 143 of 1999, and the Special Revenue Fund, Ordinance No. 144 of 1999. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that: SECTION 1. Termination and Repeal of the Economic Development Area. The downtown entertainment economic development area, established by Ordinance No. 143 of 1999, is hereby terminated and repealed. SECTION 2. Termination and Repeal of the Special Revenue Fund. The downtown entertainment economic development area special revenue fund, established by Ordinance No. 144 of 1999, is hereby terminated and repealed. SECTION 3. Accounting. No bonds were issued payable from the revenues generated by economic development projects in the Economic Development Area nor were bonds issued with a pledge and dedication of the sales tax increments in the Economic Development Area. All funds, if any, dedicated to the Special Revenue Fund shall continue to be used for economic development purposes in the Economic Development Area. SECTION 4. Severability. 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. SECTION 5. Repealer. That all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. Effective date. This Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.23 of the Shreveport City Charter.
ORDINANCE NO. 62 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE UDC WITH CONDITIONS, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LYNBROOK BOULEVARD AT THE INTERSECTION OF PRADD ROAD, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO 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 on the East side of Lynbrook Boulevard at the intersection of Pradd Road) Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below: be and the same is hereby changed from R-1-7 Single-Family residential and I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to C-4 heavy Commercial Zoning District: A TRACT IN NE/4 OF SE 36-17-14, PER ASSRS CITY PLAT, and BEGIN 32.8 FT. E. OF CENTER OF SEC. 36(17-14), RUN THENCE E. 225 FT., THENCE N. 0 DEG. 15 MIN. E. 200 FT., THENCE W. 98.3 FT. TO RD., THENCE S. & SW'LY ALONG SAID RD. TO PT. OF BEGIN., LESS R/W & LESS ADDITIONAL R/W FOR I-49, Sec. 36, T17N, 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:
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:
Deitrick Jordan, 248 East 70th, Shreveport, La 71106 (E/Jackson)
April Phelps, 550 Brewser Rd, Haughton, La 71036
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 3:24 p.m.
//s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman
//s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council
124091386/16/26 ($909.35)
Miscellaneous Notices