PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shreveport proposes to take final action on the following Resolutions and Ordinances Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., via video/telephone conference or Government Chamber, (505 Travis Street) depending on the latest proclamation related to COVID-19.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION SELECTING THE TIMES AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THECITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is required by its Charter and State Law to select an Official Journal to publish minutes, ordinances, resolutions, budgets, official notices, advertisements, and other official proceedings of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that The Times be selected the Official Journal for the City of Shreveport to provide the services required by law for the prices described below: All printing of required legals in the Classified Section will be at $0.33 per agate line (6.5 font, auto set width and 6 point leading using 14 agate lines per inch); All printing of required legals in the Retail Section - $7.70 per column Inch; All other (nonrequired) ads in the Classified Section - $4.62 per agate line; All other (non-required) ads in the Retail Section - $49.98 per column inch; Affidavits will be provided at $20.00 each; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the proposal of The Times is accepted and The Times be and is hereby designated the official journal of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with The Times under the terms and conditions described above. 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 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, SUPPLIES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY VEHICLES, TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SELL AND DISPOSE OF SAID SURPLUS PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, THE City of Shreveport (City) is the owner of supplies, materials, and equipment (i.e. movable property), specifically vehicles, shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and made part hereof; and WHEREAS, Shreveport City Charter Section 10.04 (e) states, the Purchasing Agent shall have the authority to transfer, to or between departments and agencies of the City, or to sell supplies, materials and equipment determined to be surplus, obsolete, or unused after consultation with the head of the department concerned; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, after consultation with the department heads, is recommending that the items shown on Exhibit A be declared surplus because they are obsolete and unusable for present and future City needs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Shreveport City Code Sec. 26-291(f), the sale of supplies, materials and equipment having an acquisition value of $10,000.00 or more is prohibited unless such property is declared by Resolution to be surplus; and WHEREAS, the sale of surplus public property shall be by competitive bids after public notice pursuant to Shreveport City Code Section 26-292; and WHEREAS, La R.S. 49:125(A), authorizes the City to sell surplus movable property at public auction, in addition to the other methods provided by law for such sales and is also authorized to employ qualified licensed auctioneers to handle said sale; and WHEREAS, in accordance with La R.S. 49:125(B), no sale at public auction shall be at a price which is less than is required by law, and all such sales shall be advertised in the manner provided by law; and WHEREAS, in accordance with La R.S. 49:125(C), the City shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and remove said item(s) of movable property from sale; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Shreveport City Code Sec. 26-52, all titles to automotive vehicles/equipment owned by the City shall be held in the custody of the superintendent of fleet services and the Purchasing Agent shall be authorized to sign all titles to automotive vehicles owned by the City when said automotive vehicles/equipment are declared as surplus and are subject to being sold; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent is recommending such action(s) be taken in the best interest 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: 1. The City owned supplies, materials and equipment (i.e. movable property) shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and made part hereof and having an acquisition value of $10,000.00 or more are hereby declared to be surplus property. 2. The Purchasing Agent, or her designee, is hereby authorized to sell and dispose of said surplus movable property in accordance with Shreveport City Code Sec. 26-292 by competitive bids after public notice and is also authorized to sell said property at public auction in accordant with La. R.S. 49:125. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF WAY AND SERVITUDE AGREEMENT WITH CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY LOUISIANA GAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A GAS PIPELINE(S) 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 CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY LOUISIANA GAS, a Delaware corporation, to grant an unobstructed right of way and servitude as referenced in the Right of Way and Servitude for Distribution Systems 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 abovementioned Right of Way and Servitude for Distribution Systems 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $54,000 FROM WILLIS-KNIGHTON HEALTH SYSTEMS TO THE CITY TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2024, Willis-Knighton Health Systems presented a donation of $54,000 to the Shreveport Fire Department; and WHEREAS, this donation will be used to purchase equipment necessary to outfit six new crew cab trucks used by the Fire Departments investigations staff; and WHERAS, Section 26-297 of the Code of Ordinances requires that any donation over $10,000 may be accepted only with the approval of the City Council. NOW, THHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it gratefully accepts the donation of $54,000 from Willis-Knighton Health Systems to the City of Shreveport and authorizes the Mayor to sign any and all documents necessary for the donation to occur. BE IT FUTHER 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 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 FUTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 100 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERM SHEET AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FINANCE AUTHORITY AND GALILEE CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LP., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority (NWLFA) is authorized to acquire and hold property for one or more of its public purposes as set forth in R.S. 9:2341(B) and upon acquisition by NWLFA, such property is declared for purposes of R.S. 9:2347(M) to be public property used for essential and governmental purposes and such property is thereby exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the state, or any political subdivision thereof or any other taxing body; and WHEREAS, NWLFA has arranged to acquire, substantially rehabilitate, and equip a multifamily apartment housing facility consisting of total of 76 units and related personal property and equipment, located in Shreveport, Louisiana (the Project) and, pursuant to a Term Sheet (the Term Sheet) with Galilee City Affordable Housing, LP, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, NWLFA intends to lease the Project to Galilee City Affordable Housing, LP (the Lessee), a Limited Partnership qualified to do business in the State of Louisiana, and, pursuant to La. R.S. 9:2347(M) and subject to approval of the City of Shreveport as the beneficiary of NWLFA (the City), NWLFA will require the Lessee to pay annually to parish or municipal taxing authorities, and to any other taxing body in the Parish of Caddo (the Parish), through the Sheriff of Caddo (the Tax Collector), a sum in lieu of ad valorem taxes in an amount not to exceed the amount of taxes that would otherwise be due if the Project were not owned by the NWLFA (a PILOT) in accordance with the Term Sheet in order to compensate such authorities for services rendered by them to the Project, which sum the Tax Collector shall collect and enforce payment of in accordance with the statutory provisions of La. R.S. 39:1002 as statutory impositions; and WHEREAS, the Term Sheet provides that the PILOT shall commence upon the conveyance of the Project to NWLFA and terminate on the last day of the twentieth (20th) year after commencement (the PILOT Termination Date) and that full ad valorem taxes will be paid to the Tax Collector following the PILOT Termination Date; and WHEREAS, as an independently existing public trust authorized and empowered under Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 9:2341 through 9:2347, inclusive) (the Act), benefiting the City of Shreveport, the PILOT for the Project may be required by NWLFA only if by Resolution the Shreveport City Council, as the governing authority of the of the City as the beneficiary of NWLFA, approves the PILOT in accordance with La. R.S. 9:2347(M); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport that: Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution. Section 2. This City does hereby approve the PILOT to be paid by the Lessee for the Project in an amount not to exceed the amount of taxes that would otherwise be due if the Project were not owned by the NWLFA, in accordance with the Term Sheet as described in the foregoing whereas clauses. Section 3. The Mayor and Clerk of Council are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to take any and all such action as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Resolution. Section 4. If any one or more of the provisions of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution, but this Resolution shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Resolution which validates or makes legal any provision of this Resolution which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall immediately take effect upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana
RESOLUTION NO. 101 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERM SHEET AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FINANCE AUTHORITY AND LAKESIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LP., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority (NWLFA) is authorized to acquire and hold property for one or more of its public purposes as set forth in R.S. 9:2341(B) and upon acquisition by NWLFA, such property is declared for purposes of R.S. 9:2347(M) to be public property used for essential and governmental purposes and such property is thereby exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the state, or any political subdivision thereof or any other taxing body; and WHEREAS, NWLFA has arranged to acquire, substantially rehabilitate, and equip a multifamily apartment housing facility consisting of total of 88 units and related personal property and equipment and add an additional 22 units, located in Shreveport, Louisiana (the Project) and, pursuant to a Term Sheet (the Term Sheet) with Lakeside Affordable Housing, LP, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, NWLFA intends to lease the Project to Lakeside Affordable Housing, LP (the Lessee), a Limited Partnership qualified to do business in the State of Louisiana, and, pursuant to La. R.S. 9:2347(M) and subject to approval of the City of Shreveport as the beneficiary of NWLFA (the City), NWLFA will require the Lessee to pay annually to parish or municipal taxing authorities, and to any other taxing body in the Parish of Caddo (the Parish), through the Sheriff of Caddo (the Tax Collector), a sum in lieu of ad valorem taxes in an amount not to exceed the amount of taxes that would otherwise be due if the Project were not owned by the NWLFA (a PILOT) in accordance with the Term Sheet in order to compensate such authorities for services rendered by them to the Project, which sum the Tax Collector shall collect and enforce payment of in accordance with the statutory provisions of La. R.S. 39:1002 as statutory impositions; and WHEREAS, the Term Sheet provides that the PILOT shall commence upon the conveyance of the Project to NWLFA and terminate on the last day of the twentieth (20th) year after commencement (the PILOT Termination Date) and that full ad valorem taxes will be paid to the Tax Collector following the PILOT Termination Date; and WHEREAS, as an independently existing public trust authorized and empowered under Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 9:2341 through 9:2347, inclusive) (the Act), benefiting the City of Shreveport, the PILOT for the Project may be required by NWLFA only if by Resolution the Shreveport City Council, as the governing authority of the of the City as the beneficiary of NWLFA, approves the PILOT in accordance with La. R.S. 9:2347(M); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport that: Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution. Section 2. This City does hereby approve the PILOT to be paid by the Lessee for the Project in an amount not to exceed the amount of taxes that would otherwise be due if the Project were not owned by the NWLFA, in accordance with the Term Sheet as described in the foregoing whereas clauses. Section 3. The Mayor and Clerk of Council are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to take any and all such action as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Resolution. Section 4. If any one or more of the provisions of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution, but this Resolution shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Resolution which validates or makes legal any provision of this Resolution which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall immediately take effect upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
RESOLUTION NO. 102 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) desires to operate an ambient air monitoring site within the city limits of Shreveport and, WHEREAS, the City owns a parcel of land located in Ingleside Park, 2601 Desoto Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 and, WHEREAS, the City desires to grant LDEQ at no cost the use of the property more fully described hereinbelow to locate an ambient air monitoring site and, WHEREAS, the CEA serves a public purpose by ensuring safe air quality for the citizens of Shreveport; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Shreveport in due, legal, and regular session convened that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with LDEQ, substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed with the original copy of this resolution for public inspection 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 103 OF 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 2-1(D) OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT PURCHASING REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES MANUAL CONCERNING AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING, INSURANCE AND OTHER SERVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY COUNCILMEMBER: GARY BROOKS, TABATHA TAYLOR, URSULA BOWMAN, AND DR. ALAN JACKSON, JR
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to Section 26-270 of the Code of Ordinances, has the authority to establish purchasing rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, the Citys purchasing policies and procedures set forth a threshold that would require consulting, insurance and other services to be obtained using Request for Proposals; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 39:1617, contracts for professional services may be awarded without being obtained through a competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Section 2-1(D) of the City of Shreveport Purchasing Regulations & Procedures to reflect state law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that Section 2-1(D) of the City of Shreveport Purchasing Regulations & Procedures be hereby amended to read as follows: *** 2-1 Authority to Contract for Certain Services *** D. Consulting, Insurance and other Services may be awarded without the necessity of competitive bidding or negotiation. The Department Head may make two recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer may select the firm. *** BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of 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 ordinances or resolutions 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 67 OF 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of any adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2024 Airport Enterprise 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 due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance 130 of 2023, the 2024 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows: Section 2 (Appropriations) Decrease Operating Reserve by $1,000,000 Increase Transfer to Capital by $1,000,000 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 130 of 2023, 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. 68 OF 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2024 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, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 120 of 2023, the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget, be amended and re-enacted as follows: In Program H (Airport Improvements): Increase the appropriation for SHV Jetbridge Program (H16002) by $500,000 to $4,924,601. Funding source is $500,000 from Shreveport Airport Authority. To change the funding source for Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Relocation-SHV (H17003) Increase Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD) by $50,000 and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by $450,000, decrease funding of Shreveport Airport Authority by $500,000. Increase the appropriation for Parking Lot Expansion at Regional Airport (H19001) by $500,000 to $4,300,000. Funding source is $500,000 from Shreveport Airport Authority. Increase the appropriation for Terminal Program-IMP/ENVIR (SHV) (H22007) by $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Funding source is $100,000 from LADOTD and $900,000 from FAA. Add a project entitled Federal Inspection Station (FIS) at SHV (H24002) appropriate $500,000 Funding source is $500,000 from Shreveport Airport Authority. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 120 of 2023, 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. 69 OF 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of any adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2024 budget for the General Fund to provide additional funding for the demolition of substandard properties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 122 of 2023, the budget for the General Fund be and is hereby further amended as follows: In Section 2 (Appropriations): Property Standards: Increase Other Charges by $800,000. General Government: Decrease Operating Reserves by $800,000. TOTAL CHANGE $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
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