Shreveport, LA

August 25, 2026 City Council Meeting

The Shreveport City Council will vote on resolutions to seek public bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases in District G. The agenda includes final passage of ordinances to sell surplus city-owned real property at specific addresses. Additionally, the council will introduce ordinances amending multiple 2026 budget funds and three zoning map amendments, though these will not be adopted until September 8, 2026.

• Resolutions 78 and 80 authorize seeking public bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases in District G
• Ordinance 75 authorizes sealed bids to sell surplus property at 2127, 2123, 2119, 2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, and 2401 Kings Hwy
• Ordinance 76 authorizes sealed bids to sell surplus property at 2139 Greenwood Road
• Ordinance 93 rezones property on Jack Wells Island at Kansas City Avenue from C-4 Heavy Commercial to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Ordinance 94 rezones property on Lassus Ln near Line Avenue from R-1-7 Single Family Residential to C-UC Corridor Commercial

August 24, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference and Regular Meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including endorsements for state tax abatement programs, zoning changes, and numerous budget amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings, property standards reports, and appointments to city boards.

• Public hearings on resolutions endorsing Andress Artist and Entrepreneur, LLC and Twin Oak Investments, LLC for Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program
• Zoning changes: Jack Wells Island (C-4 to I-2), Lassus Ln (R-1-7 to C-UC), Monkhouse Drive (R-1-7 to C-3)
• Authorizations for oil, gas, and mineral leases on city-owned property in Districts A and G
• Water/sewer connections for properties at 11140 Norris Ferry Road and 5915 Buncombe Road
• Budget amendments for multiple special revenue funds, including Diversion, Public Safety, and General Fund

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the Shreveport Police Department's drone program and receive an update on police and fire equipment. The agenda includes public comments and approval of prior minutes, with no other business to be conducted.

• Discussion of SPD Drone Program
• Update on Police and Fire Equipment
• Approval of June 23, 2026 minutes
• Public comments

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. A drone program demonstration was given, but no action was taken on it. The committee voted to table the police and fire equipment update until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled police and fire equipment update until next meeting (unanimous)

August 11, 2026 City Council Meeting

The Shreveport City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with a consent agenda and several resolutions and ordinances for consideration. Key items include authorizing oil, gas, and mineral lease bids on city-owned properties, endorsing a grant application for the Linwood Bridge replacement and Medical Corridor BRT project, and approving the sale of surplus city-owned properties. The agenda also includes routine budget amendments and recognitions.

• Resolutions to seek oil, gas, and mineral lease bids on properties in Districts A, C, and G
• Resolution endorsing FTA Capital Investment Grants application for Linwood Bridge and Medical Corridor BRT Phase II
• Ordinance to sell surplus properties at 2127, 2123, 2119, 2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, 2401 Kings Hwy
• Ordinance to sell surplus property at 2139 Greenwood Road
• Cooperative endeavor agreement with Caddo Parish School Board for redevelopment of former Mooretown Elementary School

The Shreveport City Council approved a $25 million transfer from the General Fund to the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund to maintain a Rate Stabilization Account, and authorized a 30-year ground lease with the Caddo Parish School Board to redevelop the former Mooretown Elementary School into a Community Resource Center. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a $175 million transit grant application endorsement, a cooperative endeavor for the Glen Cove Community Garden, and a mineral lease for District C property. Several items were tabled or postponed, including mineral leases for Districts A and G and two restoration tax abatement endorsements.

• Approved $25M General Fund transfer to Water and Sewer Fund for Rate Stabilization (6-0)
• Approved 30-year ground lease with Caddo Parish School Board for Mooretown Elementary redevelopment (6-0)
• Approved endorsement of $175M FTA Capital Investment Grants application for Linwood Bridge and Medical Corridor BRT Phase II (6-0)
• Approved cooperative endeavor with Shreveport Green for Glen Cove Community Garden (6-0)
• Approved oil/gas/mineral lease request for District C property with $3,000/acre bonus and 25% royalty (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of water/sewer main donation from Provenance Development for Phase IV-Unit B (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 66 of 2026 (District A mineral lease) (6-0)
• Postponed Resolutions 78 and 80 of 2026 (District G mineral leases) (6-0)

August 10, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

The Shreveport City Council will hold an administrative conference and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include authorizing oil and gas leases on city-owned property, endorsing a grant application for the Linwood Bridge replacement and Medical Corridor BRT project, and approving the sale of surplus city-owned properties. The agenda also includes routine budget amendments and recognitions.

• Authorize oil, gas and mineral lease bids for properties in Districts A, C, and G
• Endorse FTA Capital Investment Grants application for Linwood Bridge and Medical Corridor BRT Phase II
• Approve cooperative endeavor agreement with Shreveport Green for Glen Cove Community Garden
• Authorize sale of surplus properties at 2127, 2123, 2119, 2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, 2401 Kings Hwy, and 2139 Greenwood Road
• Amend 2026 budgets for General Fund, Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund, and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund

The Shreveport City Council held an administrative conference to set the agenda for the August 11 meeting. The only substantive decision was an appeal ruling: the council voted 6-0 to uphold the Shreveport Police Department's denial of a Class A alcoholic beverage handling employee card for Timothy Prewitt, allowing him to pursue a Class B license instead. All other agenda items were introductions or scheduled for future action.

• Upheld police denial of Class A ABO card for Timothy Prewitt, allowed Class B pursuit (6-0)
• Set agenda for August 11, 2026 City Council meeting
• Received public comments on housing at Northwood II Apartments and other city issues

July 28, 2026 City Council Meeting

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The agenda includes routine procedural items, confirmations, and appointments, as well as several resolutions and ordinances for adoption or introduction. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Authorizing mineral leases for oil, gas, and mineral interests in Districts A, C, and G
• Selling surplus city-owned properties at 2127, 2123, 2119, 2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, 2401 Kings Hwy, and 2139 Greenwood Road
• Accepting public dedications for Skylane Avenue, Aviat Lane, Hawker Street, Phenom Lane, and Cessna Drive in Lucien Field Estates
• Endorsing grant application for Linwood Bridge replacement and Medical Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project
• Amending 2026 budgets for General Fund and Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund

The council approved a legal services retainer agreement with Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP on a contingency basis to represent the city in litigation related to rising fire apparatus costs. The council also adopted a cooperative endeavor agreement for state-funded infrastructure, beautification, and youth programming in House District 3, and accepted public dedications of streets in the Lucien Field Estates subdivision. Two resolutions seeking oil/gas/mineral lease bids were postponed or withdrawn, and several ordinances and resolutions were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved legal retainer with Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley & Cromwell, LLP and Fishman Haygood, LLP for fire apparatus litigation (Resolution 70).
• Adopted cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana Treasury for infrastructure, beautification, and youth programming in House District 3 (Resolution 68).
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office (Resolution 69).
• Accepted public dedication of Skylane Avenue, Aviat Lane, Hawker Street, and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in Lucien Field Estates Phase III – Unit E (Resolution 71).
• Accepted public dedication of Cessna Drive and Phenom Lane rights-of-way in Lucien Field Estates Phase III – Unit F (Resolution 72).
• Adopted resolution recognizing Orville Hall and Phillip Price (The Showboys) for music industry contributions (Resolution 73).
• Declared 2139 Greenwood Road surplus property (Ordinance 70) and six properties on Marion Street, Woodward Avenue, and Kings Highway surplus (Ordinance 71).
• Postponed Resolution 66 (District A mineral lease) and withdrew Resolution 67 (District G mineral lease).

July 27, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

The Shreveport City Council will discuss and vote on resolutions authorizing mineral leases for oil and gas exploration, a grant application for the Linwood Bridge replacement and Bus Rapid Transit project, and cooperative agreements with state agencies and the school board. They will also consider ordinances to amend the 2026 budgets and authorize the sale of surplus city properties. Public hearings are scheduled for future dates on tax abatement endorsements and property sales.

• Resolution 76: Endorsing grant application for Linwood Bridge replacement and Phase II of Medical Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project
• Resolutions 66, 67, 78, 79, 80: Authorizing oil, gas and mineral lease bids with Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for properties in Districts A, C, and G
• Ordinances 73 and 74: Amending 2026 budgets for General Fund and Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund
• Ordinances 75 and 76: Authorizing sale of surplus city-owned properties at 2127-2101 Marion St, 2424 Woodward Ave, 2401 Kings Hwy, and 2139 Greenwood Road
• Resolution 81: Authorizing cooperative endeavor agreement with Caddo Parish School Board for redevelopment of former Mooretown Elementary School

The Shreveport City Council held an administrative conference to set the agenda for the July 28, 2026 regular meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the council heard public comments on flooding, drainage, employment, and trash at 2025 Marshall Street. The council also approved overturning a police department decision to grant an alcoholic beverage handling card to Katherine Dunn (7-0) and postponed an appeal by Timothy Prewitt until August 10, 2026.

• Approved overturning police department decision and granting ABO card to Katherine Dunn (7-0)
• Postponed Timothy Prewitt's appeal until August 10, 2026 (7-0)
• Set agenda for July 28, 2026 regular meeting

July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting

The Shreveport City Council will vote on multiple ordinances, including three zoning map amendments that change land‑use designations on Freestate Boulevard, Crockett Street, and Ellerbe Road. It will also adopt ordinances to declare certain city‑owned properties surplus and to amend a bid‑price ordinance for 401 Texas Street. Additional actions include authorizing contracts for ambulances, a legal services agreement, and a cooperative purchasing agreement.

• Ordinance rezoning property south of Freestate Blvd from C‑3 General Commercial to IMU Industrial Mixed Use
• Ordinance rezoning property south of Crockett St from D‑1‑AC Downtown Arts and Culture to D‑1‑AC Conditional zoning
• Ordinance rezoning property north of Ellerbe Rd from R‑E Residential Estate to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial
• Ordinance declaring certain city‑owned property surplus (two separate items)
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract with BFA of LA, Inc. to purchase ambulances for the Fire Department

The council adopted the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and authorized a $1,435,272 contract for four new ambulances for the fire department. It also approved an amendment to the transit management agreement extending it through 2031. A request for mineral lease bids was postponed. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Resolution 63) – vote 7‑0
• Authorized Mayor to contract with BFA of LA, Inc. for four ambulances costing $1,435,272 (Resolution 64) – vote 7‑0
• Authorized Mayor to amend Management Agreement with Metro Management Associates for 2026‑2031 term (Resolution 65) – vote 7‑0
• Postponed Resolution 66 requesting mineral lease bids – vote 7‑0
• Approved minutes of Administrative Conference and June 23 council meeting (motion by Councilman Green) – vote 6‑0

Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee Meeting

El Comité de Planificación e Infraestructura/GIS se reunirá para recibir actualizaciones de progreso sobre varios elementos de obras públicas, incluyendo el corte de césped, la limpieza de interestatales y rampas, el mantenimiento de drenaje, reparaciones de marcas de carril y el relleno de baches. No hay votaciones ni decisiones programadas; la reunión es solo para discusión.

• Progreso del corte de césped
• Actualización sobre los planes para mantener limpias las interestatales y las rampas de entrada/salida
• Mantenimiento de drenaje/césped (derechos de vía)
• Trabajos de reparación en las marcas de carril de la interestatal
• Actualización sobre la reparación de baches

The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee met but took no formal votes. It approved the April 28, 2026 minutes unanimously after a quorum was reached. All other agenda items were informational, covering grass mowing, interstate maintenance, drainage, lane markings, potholes, and SWEPCO services.

• Approved April 28, 2026 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred minutes approval until quorum reached at 1:54 p.m.
• No other formal decisions or votes taken

Property Standards Meeting

El Comité de Estándares de Propiedad recibirá actualizaciones sobre las acciones de cumplimiento para apartamentos y edificios vacíos, el proceso de licitación para apartamentos, el estado de deterioro calle por calle, el estado de SWEEPS, la coordinación del corte de césped y las recolecciones de artículos voluminosos. No hay votaciones ni decisiones programadas; la reunión consiste enteramente en actualizaciones informativas.

• Actualización sobre el cumplimiento de apartamentos vacíos y edificios vacíos
• Actualización sobre el proceso de licitación para apartamentos
• Estado de Block By Block/Blight (Aplicación de la Ley)
• Estado de SWEEPS
• Coordinación del corte de césped entre SPAR, Property Standards y Public Works

The Shreveport Property Standards Committee approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed vacant apartment demolitions, the Block by Block blight initiative, illegal dumping enforcement, and SWEPCO's partnership, but took no formal votes on these items. Staff were directed to provide demolition cost estimates and rankings, monitor apartment ownership transfers, and expand public education and enforcement efforts.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to provide demolition cost estimates and priority rankings for vacant apartment complexes
• Directed staff to continue monitoring apartment ownership transfers from recent auction
• Directed staff to strengthen interdepartmental coordination on code enforcement
• Directed staff to develop public information materials on bulk pickup and disposal methods
• Directed staff to expand enforcement against illegal dumping

July 13, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

The City Council will meet for an Administrative Conference on July 13 and a Regular Meeting on July 14. The agenda includes several rezoning requests, the sale of city-owned surplus property, and authorizations for ambulance purchases and mineral leases.

• Purchase of ambulances from BFA of LA, Inc. for the Shreveport Fire Department
• Rezoning of Freestate Boulevard property from C-3 General Commercial to IMU Industrial Mixed Use
• Rezoning of Crockett Street property from D-1-AC Downtown Arts and Culture Sub-District to Conditional Zoning District
• Rezoning of Ellerbe Road property from R-E Residential Estate to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
• Amendment of minimum bid price for city-owned property at 401 Texas Street

The council adopted the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan update and approved several mayoral contracts, including the purchase of ambulances for the fire department. It also approved multiple zoning map amendments. Motions to uphold police decisions denying Class A alcoholic beverage handling cards for three applicants were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan update (Resolution 63)
• Authorized mayor to contract with BFA of LA, Inc. to purchase ambulances for the fire department (Resolution 64)
• Authorized mayor to amend the management agreement with Metro Management Associates, Inc. (Resolution 65)
• Authorized request for public bids on an oil, gas and mineral lease in District A (Resolution 66)
• Adopted zoning amendment rezoning Freestate Blvd area to IMU (Ordinance 67)
• Adopted zoning amendment rezoning Crockett St area to D‑1‑AC Conditional (Ordinance 68)
• Motion to uphold police denial of Class A alcoholic beverage handling card for JaVentress Hill approved 6‑0
• Motion to uphold police denial of Class A alcoholic beverage handling card for Angel Waters approved 6‑0

Public Safety Committee Meeting

El Comité de Seguridad Pública escuchará actualizaciones sobre las instalaciones de policía y bomberos, patrullas y equipo, incluyendo boletas electrónicas y escudos balísticos. La agenda también incluye discusiones sobre la dotación de personal y salarios de seguridad pública, enmiendas propuestas a las ordenanzas de Vehículos para Alquiler (taxicab) en el Capítulo 102, y planes para ciudadanos con discapacidad.

• Actualización sobre instalaciones de policía y bomberos
• Actualización sobre patrullas
• Actualización sobre equipo de policía (boletas electrónicas y escudos balísticos)
• Dotación de personal y salarios de seguridad pública
• Ordenanzas de Vehículos para Alquiler (taxicab) Ch. 102

The committee approved a motion to report to the full council urging the Police Department to purchase rifle-rated ballistic shields and vest panels. The committee also discussed the status of new fire stations and patrol vehicles.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Urged Police Department to purchase ballistic shields and vest panels (6-0 vote)
• Fire Stations 4 and 20 substantially complete with target occupancy July 1, 2026
• Fire Station 15 may be completed as early as August 2026
• St. Vincent Avenue and 73rd Street substation nearing completion
• Area 2 Substation tentatively scheduled for grand opening July 8, 2026
• Twenty-five of thirty recently acquired patrol vehicles placed into service
• Sixty additional patrol vehicles scheduled for manufacturing beginning July 20, 2026

June 23, 2026 City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport llevará a cabo su reunión regular el 23 de junio de 2026, sin audiencias públicas programadas. Se preparan para adoptar enmiendas al Presupuesto de Mejoras de Capital de 2026 y al Presupuesto del Fondo de Empresa del Aeropuerto, y votarán sobre resoluciones que incluyen la selección de Times como diario oficial, la autorización de un contrato de gestión del sistema de estacionamiento y la aceptación de una donación de agua/alcantarillado para Lucien Field Estates Phase III. Las introducciones incluyen tres enmiendas al mapa de zonificación y un contrato para la compra de ambulancias para el departamento de bomberos.

• Adopción de la enmienda al Presupuesto de Mejoras de Capital de 2026 y la enmienda al Presupuesto del Fondo de Empresa del Aeropuerto
• Resolución que autoriza el contrato con la Downtown Development Authority para la Gestión del Sistema de Estacionamiento
• Resolución que autoriza la aprobación de la cesión de arrendamientos de petróleo y gas de Cypress Energy Partners a Apex Natural Gas
• Aceptación de la donación de extensiones de tuberías principales de agua y alcantarillado para Lucien Field Estates Phase III – Unit C and D
• Introducción de enmiendas al mapa de zonificación: Freestate Boulevard a IMU, Crockett Street a D-1-AC Conditional, Ellerbe Road a C-1

The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a $1,250,100 three-year contract with the Downtown Development Authority for parking system management and the selection of The Times as the city's official journal for 2026-2027. The council also authorized an intergovernmental agreement with DOTD for I-20 fence repair from Jewella to Hearne Avenue, consented to the assignment of oil and gas leases from Cypress Energy Partners to Apex Natural Gas, and accepted a donation of water and sewer facilities for Lucien Field Estates Phase III. All votes were 7-0 except one abstention on the official journal resolution.

• Approved Resolution 56 selecting The Times as official journal for 2026-2027 (6-0-1, Boucher abstained)
• Approved Resolution 57 authorizing $1,250,100 parking system management contract with DDA for 2026-2028 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 58 authorizing mayor to execute I-20 fence repair agreement with DOTD (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 59 consenting to assignment of three oil and gas leases from Cypress Energy Partners to Apex Natural Gas (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 60 accepting donation of water and sewer mains for Lucien Field Estates Phase III (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 8 and June 9, 2026 meetings (7-0)

June 22, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

El Concejo de la Ciudad de Shreveport llevará a cabo una Conferencia Administrativa el 22 de junio y una Reunión Regular el 23 de junio. Los puntos para aprobación final incluyen la autorización de un contrato de gestión del sistema de estacionamiento con la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro, la aceptación de extensiones de agua y alcantarillado donadas para Lucien Field Estates, y el rechazo de licitaciones para mejoras de canchas de tenis y cercado de sitios. El concejo también presentará ordenanzas para rezonificar tres propiedades, comprar ambulancias para el departamento de bomberos y adoptar el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la Parroquia de Caddo.

• Autorización del contrato con la Downtown Development Authority of Shreveport para la Gestión del Sistema de Estacionamiento (Resolución 57)
• Rezonificación en el lado sur de Freestate Boulevard de C-3 General Commercial a IMU Industrial Mixed Use (Ordenanza 67)
• Rezonificación en el lado sur de Crockett Street al Distrito de Zonificación Condicional de Artes y Cultura del Centro (Ordenanza 68)
• Rezonificación en el lado norte de Ellerbe Road de R-E Residential Estate a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (Ordenanza 69)
• Autorización de la compra de ambulancias para el Shreveport Fire Department mediante contrato con BFA of LA, Inc. (Resolución 64, presentada)

The Council met for an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session.

• Set the agenda for the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting

June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 9 de junio de 2026, tras una conferencia administrativa. La agenda incluye varias resoluciones y ordenanzas para su aprobación final, tales como la autorización de un contrato para una torre de entrenamiento de bomberos, la enmienda de los cargos de alcantarillado y la terminación del Área de Desarrollo Económico de Entretenimiento del Centro (Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area). Un punto clave es un cambio de zonificación para una propiedad cerca de Lynbrook Boulevard y Pradd Road.

• Caso de Zonificación No. 26-34-C: rezonificar el lado este de Lynbrook Boulevard en Pradd Road de R-1-7 e I-2 a C-4 Heavy Commercial
• Resolución 53: autorizar contrato con WHP Trainingtowers para una torre de entrenamiento de bomberos para el Shreveport Fire Department
• Ordenanza 60: enmendar los cargos de alcantarillado de tarifa plana en la Sección 94-165(6) del código de la ciudad
• Ordenanzas 58 y 59: terminar y derogar el Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area y su fondo de ingresos especiales relacionado
• Resolución 55: autorizar la conexión de agua/alcantarillado en 160 Mayo Road

The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a $1.545 million contract with WHP Trainingtowers to build a new fire training tower funded by 2021 general obligation bonds. Also authorized a helicopter-sharing agreement with the Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office, accepted a 0.229-acre land donation from the VFW for SPORTRAN, rejected all over-budget bids for a SporTran generator installation, and allowed a water/sewer connection at 160 Mayo Road. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved $1.545M contract with WHP Trainingtowers for fire training tower (7-0)
• Authorized cooperative endeavor agreement with Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office for helicopter use (7-0)
• Accepted donation of 0.229 acres from VFW for SPORTRAN intermodal terminal expansion (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for SporTran generator installation due to being over $200K budget (7-0)
• Approved water/sewer connection for Roderick Johnson at 160 Mayo Road (7-0)

June 8, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport llevará a cabo una Conferencia Administrativa el 8 de junio y una Reunión Regular el 9 de junio. Las acciones clave incluyen votaciones finales sobre ordenanzas para cambiar la zonificación de propiedades en Lynbrook Boulevard y Pradd Road, enmendar los cargos de alcantarillado y terminar con el Área de Desarrollo Económico de Entretenimiento del Centro (Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area). Las resoluciones incluyen un contrato para una torre de entrenamiento de bomberos y la aceptación de una donación de la VFW.

• Cambio de zonificación de la propiedad al este de Lynbrook Boulevard en Pradd Road de R-1-7 e I-2 a C-4 Heavy Commercial (Ordenanza 62).
• Autorización de contrato con WHP Trainingtowers para una torre de entrenamiento de bomberos para el Shreveport Fire Department (Resolución 53).
• Enmienda de la Sección 94-165(6) para cambiar los cargos de alcantarillado de tarifa plana (Ordenanza 60).
• Terminación del Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area y su fondo de ingresos especiales (Ordenanzas 58 y 59).
• Autorización de una conexión de agua/alcantarillado para Roderick Johnson en 160 Mayo Road (Resolución 55).

The City Council met to set the agenda for the June 9 meeting and upheld the police department's denial of Class A alcoholic beverage handling cards for two residents, allowing them to pursue Class B licenses. No substantive legislation was adopted during this session.

• Upheld denial of Class A alcohol handling card for Deitrick Jordan (6-0)
• Upheld denial of Class A alcohol handling card for April Phelps (6-0)
• Set agenda for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2026 meetings

May 26, 2026 Special Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport llevará a cabo una reunión especial únicamente para considerar la suspensión de un permiso de bebidas alcohólicas para R & W Consumers en 4101 Hollywood Ave. No se tratará ningún otro asunto en esta sesión.

• Solicitud de suspensión del Permiso de Bebidas Alcohólicas para R & W Consumers en 4101 Hollywood Ave.

The Shreveport City Council upheld the request from the Shreveport Police Department to revoke an Alcohol Beverage Permit for R & W Consumers at 4101 Hollywood Ave. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of 7-0.

• Approved revocation of R & W Consumers alcohol permit (7-0)
• Motion made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman

May 26, 2026 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una conferencia administrativa y una reunión regular combinadas, con la aprobación final de una serie de bonos de obligación general de $90 millones, la aprobación de una orden de tarea para la gestión del programa de mejoras de capital y la introducción de una rezonificación de residencial e industrial pesada a comercial pesada en Lynbrook y Pradd. Otros asuntos incluyen un memorando de entendimiento para la coordinación de la respuesta a la violencia doméstica, enmiendas presupuestarias y la posible terminación del Área de Desarrollo Económico de Entretenimiento del Centro (Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area).

• $90 millones de serie de bonos de obligación general 2026 para proyectos de capital (aprobación final)
• Rezonificación en el lado este de Lynbrook Boulevard en Pradd Road de R-1-7 e I-2 a C-4 (introducción)
• Autorización de orden de tarea con Burns & McDonnell para la gestión del Programa de Mejoras de Capital Renew Shreveport
• Resolución que autoriza el MOU para el Modelo de Respuesta Coordinada de Caddo sobre colaboración en violencia doméstica
• Ordenanza para enmendar los cargos de alcantarillado de tarifa plana (Sección 94-165)

The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved a $1,497,000 task order with Burns & McDonnell for the Renew Shreveport Capital Improvements Program, rejected all bids for Festival Plaza Pavilion lighting upgrades because they exceeded the $74,000 budget, and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and others to develop the "Caddo Coordinated Response Model" for domestic violence response. The council also adopted a resolution recognizing Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center Employee Remembrance Day.

• Approved $1,497,000 task order with Burns & McDonnell for capital improvements program management (7-0)
• Rejected all three bids for Festival Plaza Pavilion lighting & fan upgrades over $74,000 budget (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute MOU for Caddo Coordinated Response Model domestic violence collaboration (7-0)
• Recognized Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Employee Remembrance Day (7-0)

Economic Development District F

El Distrito de Desarrollo Económico F considerará una resolución para aprobar la ejecución de un Acuerdo de Esfuerzo Cooperativo con Strategy Group of North Louisiana, Inc. La junta discutirá este acuerdo y cualquier asunto relacionado. La reunión también incluye comentarios del público y puntos de agenda de rutina.

• Resolución que aprueba el Acuerdo de Esfuerzo Cooperativo entre Economic Development District F y Strategy Group of North Louisiana, Inc.

The Economic Development District F Governing Authority approved a resolution to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Strategy Group of North Louisiana to administer the District F Forward Fund Grant Program. The board also authorized the employment of Butler Snow LLP as special counsel for the agreement.

• Approved execution of CEA with Strategy Group of North Louisiana (6-0)
• Authorized employment of Butler Snow LLP as special counsel (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2 of 2026
• Authorized Mayor to execute engagement letter with Special Counsel

May 12, 2026 City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport votará sobre resoluciones y ordenanzas que incluyen la autorización de hasta $90 millones en bonos de obligación general, la declaración de una emergencia para la reparación de una tubería principal de transmisión de agua en la Amiss Water Treatment Plant, y la aprobación de acuerdos de cooperación para un estudio de filmación en el EPIC Center y un centro de servicios de violencia doméstica. Varias enmiendas presupuestarias y cambios de código con respecto a las protecciones de los trabajadores de tránsito y el servicio de autobuses también están en la agenda.

• Resolución 39: Esfuerzo cooperativo con G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC para el EPIC Center
• Resolución 42: Aceptación de donación para tuberías de agua y alcantarillado para Ardenwood Subdivision
• Resolución 44: Esfuerzo cooperativo con Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center para servicios de violencia doméstica
• Ordenanza 42: Declaración de emergencia pública para la reparación de la tubería principal de transmisión de agua de 42 pulgadas en la Amiss Water Treatment Plant
• Ordenanza 52: Emisión de hasta $90 millones en bonos de obligación general, Serie 2026

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the April administrative conference and council meeting. It also adopted five resolutions authorizing cooperative agreements for the EPIC Center, a water and sewer donation, a gas regulator station, and a domestic‑violence services center, and approved the $1,513,510 operating budget and $45,000 capital budget for the Caddo‑Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission.

• Approved minutes of Administrative Conference and Council meeting (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 39 authorizing EPIC Center cooperative agreement (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 41 approving $1,513,510 operating and $45,000 capital budget for Sales & Use Tax Commission (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 42 authorizing acceptance of water and sewer donation for Ardenwood Subdivision (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 43 authorizing gas regulator station servitude agreement (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 44 authorizing domestic‑violence services center cooperative agreement (7‑0)

Public Safety Committee Meeting

El Comité de Seguridad Pública del Concejo Municipal de Shreveport se reunirá el 12 de mayo de 2026 para recibir actualizaciones sobre vehículos y equipos de policía y bomberos, dispositivos de citación electrónica, una iniciativa de violencia doméstica y la seguridad vial alrededor de las escuelas. No hay votaciones ni ordenanzas programadas; la agenda consiste únicamente en informes informativos y discusión.

• Actualización sobre vehículos y equipos de policía, incluyendo escudos balísticos y kits de control de hemorragias (Trauma Bleed Kits)
• Actualización sobre vehículos de bomberos y unidades de paramédicos
• Actualización sobre equipos de citación electrónica (E-Ticket)
• Actualización sobre la iniciativa de violencia doméstica en Shreveport
• Discusión: Tráfico alrededor de las escuelas

The committee approved the April 14 meeting minutes unanimously. Police Chief Smith reported 25 vehicles were totaled in 2025 and 18 replacements are in service, with 60 more expected. Fire Chief Reese reported three ladder trucks and two rescue trucks are in production, and four new medic units have been secured.

• Approved April 14 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Police vehicles: 18 replacements in service, 60 more expected
• Fire vehicles: 3 ladder trucks and 2 rescue trucks in production
• Fire vehicles: 4 new medic units secured
• E-Ticket equipment: Chief Smith to coordinate future meeting
• Traffic around schools: Additional meetings scheduled with stakeholders

May 11, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport llevará a cabo una Conferencia Administrativa el 11 de mayo y una Reunión Regular el 12 de mayo de 2026. Las decisiones clave incluyen la autorización de hasta $90 millones en bonos de obligación general, un esfuerzo cooperativo con G-Unit Film & Television para el EPIC Center, y la reparación de emergencia de una tubería principal de agua en Amiss Water Treatment Plant. También se encuentran en la agenda varias enmiendas presupuestarias y cambios en las ordenanzas del código.

• Resolución 39: Esfuerzo cooperativo con G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC para EPIC Center
• Ordenanza 52: Emisión de hasta $90 millones en bonos de obligación general (Series 2026)
• Ordenanza 42: Declaración de emergencia para la reparación de la tubería principal de agua de 42 pulgadas y el abandono de la tubería de 36 pulgadas en Amiss Water Treatment Plant
• Resolución 42: Aceptación de donación de tuberías de agua/alcantarillado para Ardenwood Subdivision de Ardenwood Partners, LP
• Resolución 44: Esfuerzo cooperativo con Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center para el centro de servicios de violencia doméstica

The Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference set the May 12 agenda and voted 6-0 to overturn a police department denial, granting an alcoholic beverage handling card to Shanetra Baker. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved overturning police denial of alcoholic beverage handling card for Shanetra Baker (6-0)

Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee

El Comité de Planificación e Infraestructura/GIS llevará a cabo una reunión pública para recibir comentarios del público, aprobar las actas del 26 de agosto de 2025 y proporcionar actualizaciones sobre la calidad del agua, proyectos de calles, estaciones de bomberos y policía, y Millennium Studios. El comité también discutirá posibles enmiendas a la Garbage Dumpster Loading Restriction Ordinance. No se tratará ningún otro asunto.

• Actualización sobre la calidad del agua
• Actualización sobre proyectos de calles
• Estado de las estaciones de bomberos y policía
• Actualización: Millennium Studios
• Discusión de enmiendas a la Garbage Dumpster Loading Restriction Ordinance

The Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee reviewed updates on water treatment, street projects, police and fire station construction, Millennium Studios drainage, and a proposed dumpster ordinance amendment. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal action was the unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 (unanimous)

April 28, 2026 City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport votará sobre la aprobación final de varias resoluciones y ordenanzas que incluyen un acuerdo de derecho de vía para una tubería con Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC, un esfuerzo cooperativo con G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC para el EPIC Center, y un acuerdo de pago en lugar de impuestos para viviendas asequibles. El Concejo también considerará declarar una emergencia pública para reparaciones de tuberías principales de agua en la Amiss Water Treatment Plant, y un cambio de zonificación para reclasificar una propiedad en Bert Kouns Industrial Loop a comercial. También se encuentran en la agenda enmiendas presupuestarias y cambios de ordenanza relacionados con la batería de trabajadores de tránsito y el servicio de autobuses.

• Autorización del acuerdo de derecho de vía y servidumbre de tubería con Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC
• Acuerdo de esfuerzo cooperativo con G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC relativo al EPIC Center
• Hoja de términos de pago anual en lugar de impuestos para Shreveport Millennium Housing IV, LLC
• Declaración de emergencia pública para la reparación de la tubería principal de agua de 42 pulgadas y el abandono de la tubería principal de agua de 36 pulgadas en la Amiss Water Treatment Plant
• Rezonificación de la propiedad en el lado norte de Bert Kouns Industrial Loop de R-E a C-3 General Commercial

The council added Ordinance No. 46 of 2026 to the agenda and confirmed appointments to the Local Workforce Development Board and the Downtown Development Authority. It adopted Resolutions 37, 38, and 40, authorizing a state audit questionnaire, a right‑of‑way agreement with Enterprise TE Products for a $5,000 servitude, and a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax for a senior‑housing project. The council postponed Resolution 39. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Added Ordinance No. 46 of 2026 to agenda (7‑0)
• Confirmed Local Workforce Development Board members (7‑0)
• Confirmed Chris Stokes to Downtown Development Authority (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 37 to approve state audit questionnaire (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 38 authorizing pipeline right‑of‑way and $5,000 servitude payment (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 40 approving PILOT for senior housing project (7‑0)
• Postponed Resolution 39 (7‑0)

April 27, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport lleva a cabo una conferencia administrativa para discutir múltiples temas antes de la reunión regular. Los temas incluyen una rezonificación en Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, un acuerdo de servidumbre de tubería con Enterprise TE Products, una enmienda de arrendamiento para millennium studios con G-Unit Film & Television, y un pago en lugar de impuestos para vivienda asequible. El concejo también considera enmiendas presupuestarias y un esfuerzo cooperativo de servicios de violencia doméstica.

• Caso de rezonificación 26-20-C: propiedad en el lado norte de Bert Kouns Industrial Loop de R-E a C-3
• Resolución 38: acuerdo de derecho de vía y servidumbre con Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC
• Resolución 40: acuerdo de pago en lugar de impuestos para Shreveport Millennium Housing IV, LLC
• Ordenanza 36: enmienda de arrendamiento para millennium studios con G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC
• Ordenanza 42: declaración de emergencia para la reparación de la tubería principal de agua en Amiss Water Treatment Plant

The council approved a motion to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving the council liaison. The motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, and passed with a 7‑0 vote. No ordinances, resolutions, or other items were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel matter (7-0)

Public Safety Committee Meeting

El Comité de Seguridad Pública del Concejo Municipal de Shreveport se reunirá para discutir el crimen reciente, la dotación de personal y los salarios de policía y bomberos. Los miembros también revisarán una actualización sobre equipos y edificios de policía y bomberos, y discutirán la propuesta del alcalde para transferir oficiales del SPD a una nueva división de policía de tránsito. Estos temas afectan la capacidad de respuesta de emergencia local, el orden público y las asignaciones del presupuesto municipal. No hay votaciones finales programadas en la agenda.

• Actualización sobre equipos y edificios de policía y bomberos
• Discusión sobre el crimen reciente y reuniones masivas no permitidas en Shreveport
• Propuesta del alcalde para transferir oficiales del SPD a una nueva división de policía de tránsito
• Discusión sobre la dotación de personal y salarios de policía y bomberos
• Aprobación de las actas del comité del 10 de noviembre de 2025

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from November 10, 2025, unanimously. The chair clarified that the mayor, police chief, and fire chief will continue as voting members based on past practice. Members discussed updates on police and fire equipment/buildings, large unpermitted gatherings, a proposed transit police division, and staffing/pay, but took no formal votes on those items.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Affirmed mayor, police chief, and fire chief as voting members (chair's ruling)

April 14 2026 City Council Meeting

El Shreveport City Council adoptó tres resoluciones: donar un perro policial retirado a su manejador, autorizar una enmienda al acuerdo cooperativo con la Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority y extender los acuerdos de gestión para el Convention Center y Municipal Auditorium con SMG/Legends Global por cinco años, por un valor superior a $1 million. El consejo también confirmó a Robert Taylor como Ingeniero de Tráfico de la Ciudad y pospuso una resolución de reconocimiento.

• Confirmó a Robert Taylor como Ingeniero de Tráfico de la Ciudad
• Adoptó la Resolución 31: donar el perro policial retirado Diesel al Sargento Erik Powell
• Adoptó la Resolución 32: autorizar acuerdo cooperativo enmendado con Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (SIRA)
• Adoptó la Resolución 33: extender acuerdos de gestión para Shreveport Convention Center y Municipal Auditorium con SMG/Legends Global por 5 años, valor del contrato superior a $1,000,000
• Pospuso la Resolución 15: reconocimiento de Mariah Dawne Hester

The Shreveport City Council approved several key items, including extending management agreements for the Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium with SMG (Legends Global) for five years, valued over $1 million. The council also donated retiring police K-9 'Diesel' to his handler, confirmed Robert Taylor as City Traffic Engineer, and tabled a recognition resolution. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Resolution No. 34, calling a special election for a downtown development district tax, was introduced but no vote was recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 23 and 24, 2026 (7-0)
• Confirmed Robert Taylor as City Traffic Engineer (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 15 recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 31: Donated retired police K-9 'Diesel' to Sgt. Erik Powell (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 32: Authorized amended cooperative endeavor with Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 33: Extended Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium management agreements through 2031 (value > $1M) (7-0)

Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District

El Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District considerará una resolución para imponer un impuesto adicional del 2% sobre las ventas y el uso, así como un impuesto de ocupación hotelera del 2% en el distrito. Los impuestos se proponen para financiar proyectos de desarrollo económico bajo la ley estatal. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos y la aprobación de actas anteriores.

• Resolución para imponer un impuesto adicional del 2% sobre las ventas y el uso y un impuesto de ocupación hotelera del 2% para proyectos de desarrollo económico en el distrito

The board approved the March 9 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote. Members then considered Resolution 3 of 2026, which would impose a 2% additional sales and use tax and a 2% hotel occupancy tax starting July 1, 2026. Proceeds would fund economic development projects through a special trust fund. The provided minutes end before recording a vote or final outcome on the tax resolution.

• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Considered Resolution 3 of 2026 (2% sales/use tax and 2% hotel tax); outcome not recorded

Economic Development District F

El Distrito de Desarrollo Económico F llevará a cabo una reunión para considerar una resolución que autoriza un acuerdo de cooperación con la Ciudad de Shreveport. No hay otros asuntos sustantivos en la agenda; el resto es de carácter procesal (llamado al orden, comentarios públicos, cierre de la sesión).

• Resolución para aprobar un acuerdo de cooperación entre la Ciudad de Shreveport y el Distrito de Desarrollo Económico F

The Economic Development District F Governing Authority approved Resolution No. 1 of 2026, authorizing the Mayor of Shreveport to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the District. The resolution was adopted unanimously with six votes in favor and zero against.

• Approved Resolution No. 1 of 2026 to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (6-0)

April 13, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Shreveport considerará una serie de resoluciones y ordenanzas en su reunión del 14 de abril. Los puntos incluyen la autorización de una elección especial para un impuesto de Distrito de Desarrollo del Centro, la aprobación de donaciones de propiedad excedente de la policía y la adopción de acuerdos para la construcción de tuberías y financiamiento de vivienda. También se presentarán varias ordenanzas relacionadas con la zonificación, enmiendas presupuestarias y cambios de código para su consideración futura.

• Ordenar una elección especial para imponer un impuesto especial en el Downtown Development District (Resolución 34).
• Autorizar la donación de propiedad excedente de la Policía de Shreveport, retirando a un K-9 policial (Resolución 31).
• Aprobar un pago anual en lugar de impuestos a Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority para Shreveport Millennium Housing IV (Resolución 40).
• Autorizar al alcalde a ejecutar un acuerdo de derecho de vía con Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company para la construcción de tuberías (Resolución 38).
• Enmendar el mapa de zonificación para rezonificar la propiedad al norte de Bert Kouns Industrial Loop de R-E Residential Estate a C-3 General Commercial (Ordenanza 39).

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's regular meeting. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were taken during this session, though the council entered executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)