5684427 Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana April 25, 2023 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Green at 3:02 p. m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Rich Varner. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Taylor. 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 Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, April 10, 2023 and the Council meeting, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. 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). 58 and 59 of 2023. Craig Lee spoke in support of the executive appointment of Sherricka Jones as Director of Finance. Marvin Muhammad spoke in opposition to the executive appointment of Tom Dark as CAO. Irma Rogers made general comments as it relates to Ordinance No(s) 32 and 33 of 2023. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: CAO Tom Dark Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to withdraw the March 24, 2023 executive appointment of Tom Dark as CAO. 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. Madam Clerk: There was a second letter of appointment received April 10th for the confirmation of Tom Dark. On yesterday, April 24, 2023, the administration submitted a third letter of appointment for Mr. Dark modifying the base salary from $225,000 to $199,000. Just for the record, the city attorney has opined that this third letter does not have to sit for a two-week period that's referenced in Council Rules of Procedure Section 10.1, before council votes. Therefore, Council will need to first vote to amend the base salary of this second letter from $225,000 to $199,000 and then vote to confirm the appointment as amended. Councilman Green: What I want to make sure is that, if when the legislative auditors come, whenever they come as they normally come that we as the council will be following with the city attorney says, what the mayor's office say, that we will not be fined if we operate out of what the range of what they say. I just want that to be on the record, so that we will be perfectly clear. I have ten grandchildren and I can't pay no fine, so I just want to be clear that if any fines come because of us doing anything out of the rule, that I'm clear. City Attorney Tucker: Yes, that is my opinion. Motion by Councilman Brooks seconded by Councilman Boucher, to amend the salary of Tom Dark as CAO by letter dated April 10, 2023 from $225,000 to $199,000. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: Councilwoman Taylor. 1. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. Motion by Councilman Brooks seconded by Councilman Boucher, to confirm the executive appointment of Tom Dark as CAO as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: Councilwoman Taylor. 1. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. Director of Finance Sherricka Jones - Motion by Councilman Green seconded by Councilman Boucher, to confirm the executive appointment of Sherricka Jones as Director of Finance. 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. City Traffic Engineer Robert Tomasek - Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to confirm the executive appointment of Robert Tomasek as City Traffic Engineer. 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. 166 of 2021: A resolution in support of and establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, a proposed public improvement district, wholly within the city limits of the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (F/Green) No action: Previously postponed on March 28, 2023, until June 27, 2023. RESOLUTION NO. 57 OF 2023 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 D AND DESCRIBED HEREIN AND TO EXECUTE THE LEASE FOR CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport ("City") may own certain mineral rights underlying the described property in Exhibit "A" ("the property"); and WHEREAS, every agency [including every municipality] is authorized to lease its land for the development and production of minerals; and WHEREAS, the City desires to lease its interest in the property for oil, gas and other minerals subject to conditions contained herein; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, is available upon the request of the City of Shreveport to seek public bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease and to execute the lease of the property described herein in Exhibit "A" for oil, gas and other minerals if requested to do so by the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is authorized pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 30; Subtitle I; Chapter 2; Subpart B. Leases by State Agencies [and Municipalities] (La. R.S. 30:151 30:159); and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), any agency [Municipality] may, by Resolution, direct the State Mineral and Energy Board to lease the City's interest in the property for such purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), after the execution of the original lease, all rights and authority in connection therewith shall be vested in the agency [Municipality] to the same extent as if the agency [Municipality] had itself leased the land; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A) the bonus money, if any, received for the lease shall be transmitted by the State Mineral and Energy Board to the agency [Municipality]; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has received a written request from Jeremy Harris, agent for Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, that the City seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering said described property in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport does not, by way of the instant Resolution, guarantee Jeremy Harris, agent for Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, or any other bidding entity, the award of successful bid on the described property in Exhibit "A" ("the property"). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that: 1. The City of Shreveport declares it may own certain mineral rights underlying the following described property, to-wit: See Exhibit "A" Property Description 2. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board, be and it is hereby requested and authorized to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering the property described herein above. 3. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board, be and it is hereby requested and authorized to execute a lease covering the property described herein above. 4. The Mayor, Tom Arceneaux, and/or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, any, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this Resolution. 5. Any such lease shall contain a NO SURFACE OPERATIONS provision to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Lessee, its successors, or assigns, may produce oil, gas, and other minerals from the leased premises by drilling from a surface location on other lands, but notwithstanding any other provision of this lease, Lessee, its successors, or assigns, shall not use the surface of the Lessor's property for drilling or any other operations without prior written permission of Lessor, which permission may be withheld at Lessor's discretion. 6. Any such lease shall contain a HORIZONTAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, at the end of the primary term or any extension thereof by operations, if the Commission of Conservation of the State of Louisiana establishes a drilling unit which includes a part of the land herein leased, the production of oil, gas and other minerals from such unit shall maintain this lease in full force and effect only as to such portions of the leased land embraced in said pooled unit; and this lease shall expire as to that part of the land herein leased not included in such unit; and Lessee, its successors and assigns agrees to relinquish by formal instrument any portion of the leased land not included in a unit created by the Commission of Conservation while this lease is in effect. 7. Any such lease shall contain a VERTICAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Upon the expiration of the primary term hereof or any extension thereof by operations, this lease shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect except as to all that part of the leased premises then included within the geographical boundaries of a producing unit duly established by governmental agency or authority having jurisdiction, from the surface of the earth to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which any well commenced during the primary term hereof on the leased premises or on lands pooled therewith is completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a unit-by-unit basis. In the absence of units so established, this lease shall terminate except as to forty (40) acres around each producing oil well and one hundred sixty (160) acres around each producing or shut-in gas well located on the leased premises, in as near the form of a square as is practicable, from the surface of the earth down to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which said well or wells are completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a well-by-well basis. 8. Any such lease shall contain a minimum CASH PAYMENT BONUS provision as follows: Cash Payment Bonus of not less than three thousand dollars ($3000.00) per acre. 9. Any such lease shall contain a minimum ROYALTY provision as follows: Royalty of not less than twenty percent (25%). 10. Any such lease shall contain a maximum TERM provision as follows: Primary term of lease shall not exceed three (3) years. 11. Any such lease shall contain a provision expressly stating that any lease granted by the City of Shreveport and accepted by Lessee shall be WITHOUT WARRANTY OF TITLE and WITHOUT RECOURSE AGAINST THE CITY, whether expressed or implied, even for the return of any monies paid, and further, that City shall not be required to return any payments received or be otherwise responsible to Lessee, therefore. 12. Any error in any legal description contained in this Resolution and/or in Exhibit "A" which may be discovered by the State Mineral and Energy Board, or its staff, during its review of the City's application, which are subsequently corrected by the City of Shreveport, provided such irregularities do not materially change the property being herein authorized for lease, shall not affect any authorization granted or conveyed herein and the State Mineral and Energy Board is hereby authorized to advertise and subsequently lease the said property as correctly described. 13. A certified copy of the executed Lease Agreement authorized herein, and all Exhibits attached thereto, or an extract thereof, shall be filed and recorded in the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other, provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Shreveport City Charter Section 4.23. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. 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. 58 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION DEDICATING THE 1600 BLOCK OF ALINE CIRCLE IN HONOR OF GEORGE LEWIS III, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: COUNCILWOMAN TABATHA TAYLOR WHEREAS, Mr. George Lewis III was born on March 19, 1947, to the late George Lewis Jr. (a Caddo Parish Deputy) and Johnnie Sumner Lewis (a Caddo Parish Educator) in Shreveport, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis obtained his formal education from the public school of Caddo Parish and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1965; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis attended Grambling State University where he was in the marching band. He received his MBA from the University of Detroit and later established Lewis Accounting Firm; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis worked for Ford Motor Company in Michigan for four years as a cost analyst before returning home in 1973; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis established residency in the Cooper Road Community with his wife Dorothy of 52 years and their children Anjel, Katina, Kim, George, Joris (Deceased), and Jerron; and WHEREAS, upon returning home, Mr. Lewis was employed at Shreveport Job Corp as well as a Professor at Southern University of Shreveport for over 20 years where he managed the Business Department; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis was an advocate for the Cooper Road Community becoming annexed into the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis was a positive role model for the young men in the community. He coached the community baseball team, the Linear Pros, in the 1970's and also purchased uniforms for the Green Oaks High School Lady Giants basketball team; and WHEREAS, he offered employment opportunities to the students at Southern University Shreveport Louisiana (SUSLA) as well as the students in the community. Mr. Lewis was a mentor to the youth and an advisor to the Cooper Road Community Center. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor, on behalf of the City, is authorized to dedicate the 1600 block of Aline Circle in honor of George Lewis III. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Resolution No. 156 of 2019, the dedication marker should be approximately 9 inches tall and 42 inches wide and should be placed on an existing standard or street sign if the placement is authorized by Traffic Engineering. 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 Councilman Green, 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. 59 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY TIGER PRIDE CHEERLEADERS ON BECOMING THE FIRST HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY (HBCU) TO WIN THE CO-ED CHEER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: COUNCILMAN ALAN JACKSON, JR. WHEREAS, the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, respectfully known now as Grambling State University (GSU) opened on November 1, 1901; and WHEREAS, Grambling State University grew adding new facilities, one being an intramural sports center; and WHEREAS, Director of Recreation and Intramural Sport, Terry Lilly attended Grambling State University and during post-graduation he received the opportunity to become head coach for the very same cheerleading squad he once was a member of, the nationally ranked GSU's Tiger Pride Cheerleaders; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of Terry Lilly, the Tiger Pride Cheerleaders of Grambling State University made history by becoming the first team from a Historically Black College and University to win the Co-ed Cheer National Championship at the College Classic National Competition in Orlando, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Grambling State University Tiger Pride Cheerleaders competed against five co-ed teams from other universities in a two-day competition, scoring the highest in partner stunt technique, difficulty in pyramid, running tumbling, tosses, and overall execution, choreography, creativity, and showmanship; and WHEREAS, Grambling State University cheerleader Skylar Ross was also presented with the Tumble Rumble Champion award; she outperformed six other competitors in an individual tumbling competition where athletes were judged on the difficulty of their standing tumbling and running tumbling skills; and WHEREAS, the Grambling State University Tiger Pride Cheer team deserves to be recognized for their historic accomplishments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Shreveport City Council congratulates the Grambling State University Tiger Pride Cheerleaders on becoming the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to win the Co-ed Cheer National Championship. 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 Jackson, 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. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (May 9, 2023) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (May 9, 2023) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) The following ordinances were read: 1. Ordinance No. 41 of 2023: An ordinance to amend Sections 38-13 and 38-14 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to property standards requirements for nonresidential structures and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Ordinance No. 42 of 2023: An ordinance to amend various articles and sections in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Development Code for the purpose of adding a new use, as well as updating various outdated code provisions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Ordinance No. 43 of 2023: Zoning Case No. 23-31-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code, by rezoning property located southwest side of McKinley Avenue approximately three hundred feet northwest of Kansas City Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, I-Mu Industrial Mixed-Use Zoning District to C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (A/Taylor) 4. Ordinance No. 44 of 2023: Zoning Case No. 23-23-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code, by rezoning property located on the west side of Linwood Avenue, approximately twenty feet south of Sixty-Fourth Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, R-1-5 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 41, 42, 43 and 44 of 2023 to lay over until the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 1. Ordinance No. 32 of 2023: An ordinance amending the 2023 General Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on March 28, 2023, 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. Substitute motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to direct 9.5 million dollars to streets, $500,00 for public works and that is my amendment to that particular motion for this particular ordinance. Substitute motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to postpone. Councilwoman Bowman: For the record, once we postpone the streets that we been complaining about for a long time are going to be postponed for another two weeks. Substitute motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Madam Clerk: I would suggest that we pause this and come back to it, because it has to be in writing. 2. Ordinance No. 33 of 2023: An ordinance amending the 2023 Budget for the Streets Special Revenue Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Ordinance No. 34 of 2023: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana 2023 Capital Projects Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4. Ordinance No. 35 of 2023: An ordinance amending the 2023 Budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. After brief discussion the council made the following motion. Having passed first reading on March 28, 2023, 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 Bowman, to postpone Ordinance No(s) 32, 33, 34 and 35 of 2023. 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. 36 of 2023: An ordinance amending the 2023 Capital Improvements Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto Having passed first reading on April 11, 2023, 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 Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. The following amendment was read: AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: In Program H Airport Improvements: Establish a project entitled Hangar 40 Roof Replacement (H23003) at $1,500,000. Funding source is $58,800 from Airport Revenues, and $1,441,200 from Insurance Proceeds. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT: This project will replace the storm-damaged roof of Hangar 40 at the Regional Airport. The Council approved this project as an emergency at its last meeting. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 36 of 2023. 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. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Ordinance No. 36 of 2023 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. 6. Ordinance No. 37 of 2023: An ordinance amending the 2023 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on April 11, 2023, 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 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. 7. Ordinance No. 38 of 2023: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2023 Capital Projects Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on April 11, 2023, 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 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. 8. Ordinance No. 39 of 2023: An ordinance amending the 2023 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on April 11, 2023, 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 Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. The following amendment was read: AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: In Section 2 (Appropriations) Change Decrease Operating Reserves to $114,800 Add Increase Transfer to Capital by 58,800 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT: $58,800 was added to the original ordinance to fund the currently estimated cost of replacing the storm-damaged roof of Hangar 40 at the Regional Airport. The Council approved this project as an emergency at its last meeting. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 39 of 2023. 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. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Ordinance No. 39 of 2023 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. 9. Ordinance No. 40 of 2023: An ordinance amending the 2023 Retained Risk Internal Service Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on April 11, 2023, 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 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. 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. 36 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Fund Budget to shift project funding and for other purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 158 of 2022, the 2023 Capital Improvements Fund Budget, be amended and re-enacted as follows: In Program H (Airport Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Terminal Apron Improvement (H19002) - SHV by $135,000.00. Funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Establish a project entitled Airfield Drainage Rehabilitation-Runway 14/32- SHV appropriating $750,000.00. Funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 158 of 2022, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if 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 to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict hereby are hereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 38 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, 2023 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget to shift project funding and for other purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that: Ordinance No.158 of 2022, the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows: In Program E (Water Improvements): Increase the appropriation of Citywide Water Infrastructure (E21001) by $150,000. Funding source is Water and Sewer Utilities Revenue. Increase the appropriation of Citywide Water Infrastructure (E21001) by $7,070,700. Funding source is 2016 W&S Revenue Bonds. In Program F (Sewer Improvements): Decrease the appropriation of City-Wide Sewer Infrastructure (F20001) by $7,070,700. Decrease funding source 2016 W&S Revenue Bonds Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 158 of 2022, as amended, shall remain 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 TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERK'S REPORT: The following letter of appointment was received from the Mayor's office on April 12, 2023 and is subject for confirmation on May 9, 2023. Chief Technology Officer Shocker Creal ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Madam Clerk: Mr. Chair, the council needs to address two matters. So, the first thing is our newly confirmed Finance Director has made us aware that Ordinance No. 40 is also a companion to Ordinance 32, so you all would need to reconsider that motion and then vote to postpone it as well. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to reconsider Ordinance No. 40 of 2023. 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. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to postpone Ordinance No. 40 of 2023. 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. Madam Clerk: The newly confirmed Finance Director just made us aware again that Ordinance No(s). 37 and 39 need to be reconsidered and postponed as well. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to reconsider Ordinance No. 37 and 39 of 2023. 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. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to postpone Ordinance No. 37 and 39 of 2023. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Green, to approve the recommendations made by the City Attorney during the April 24, 2023 Executive Session. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 5. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: Councilmen Taliaferro and Boucher. 2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. //s// James Green, Chairman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Chief Deputy Clerk of Council