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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 2016 The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in regular session in Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, April 5, 2016, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Timothy Larkin Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor Don Williams, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr., Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Thomas Harvey and Jeff Free Also Present: Mayor Lorenz Walker, City Attorney Jimmy Hall and City Clerk Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2016, Regular Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to amend agenda to change title of New Business Item #7 to Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the retirement and donation of K9 Officer Tigo to Mr. Leroy G. Azlin. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Darby No Comment Vote in favor or motion is unanimous David "Rocky" Rockett, Jr., Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation, gave Council an update. Old Business: Agenda Item called: 1. Adopt an Ordinance adopting the 2016 Alternative Fuel Station Capital Budget. By: Montgomery, Jr. Motion to combine Capital Budget Agenda Items #1-5. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous ORDINANCE NO. 26 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING DETAILED ESTIMATES AND EXHIBITIONS OF THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL STATIONS CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016 TO SERVE AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES DURING FISCAL YEAR, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS THEREIN SET FORTH AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA IN SESSION CONVENED THAT: SECTION 1: The following detailed estimate of Receipts and Expenditures of the Alternative Fuel Stations Capital Projects Budget for the City of Bossier City, Louisiana for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of expenditures for said City for said fiscal year to wit: 2016 Alternative Fuel Stations Capital Projects Budget 2016 BUDGET Estimated Fund Balance as of 01/01/2016 1,034 Transfers In 9,000 Total Revenue 10,034 Expenditures Pest Control Systems 7,000 Contingency 3,034 Total Expenditures 10,034 SECTION 2: The adoption of this budget be, and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts herein set of the purpose therein stated. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall become effective after its promulgation all in the manner and form prescribed by law. SECTION 4: This Ordinance was duly read to the City Council of the City of Bossier City and considered section by section, then as a whole, and was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 27 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING DETAILED ESTIMATES AND EXHIBITIONS OF THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016 TO SERVE AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES DURING FISCAL YEAR, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS THEREIN SET FORTH AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA IN SESSION CONVENED THAT: SECTION 1: The following detailed estimate of Receipts and Expenditures of the Emergency Medical Services Capital Projects Budget for the City of Bossier City, Louisiana for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of expenditures for said City for said fiscal year to wit: 2016 Emergency Medical Services Capital Projects Budget 2016 BUDGET Estimated Fund Balance as of 01/01/2016 960,000 Estimated Revenues 0 Transfers In 300,000 Total Revenue 1,260,000 Expenditures CNG Powered Ambulance/Trauma Unit 670,000 Other Equipment 329,500 Contingency 260,500 Total Expenditures 1,260,000 SECTION 2: The adoption of this budget be, and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts herein set of the purpose therein stated.  SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall become effective after its promulgation all in the manner and form prescribed by law. SECTION 4: This Ordinance was duly read to the City Council of the City of Bossier City and considered section by section, then as a whole, and was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 28 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING DETAILED ESTIMATES AND EXHIBITIONS OF THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE RIVERBOAT GAMING CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016 TO SERVE AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES DURING FISCAL YEAR, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS THEREIN SET FORTH AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA IN SESSION CONVENED THAT: SECTION 1: The following detailed estimate of Receipts and Expenditures of the Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Budget for the City of Bossier City, Louisiana for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of expenditures for said City for said fiscal year to wit: 2016 Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Budget 2016 BUDGET Revenues Estimated Fund balance 01/01/16 7,600,000 Estimated Revenues 13,000,000 Rental Income 127,000 Interest Earned 75,000 Transfers In 0 20,802,000 Total Revenue Expenditures Transfer to 2007 Debt Service Fund 335 2,445,000 Transfer to 2015 Refunding Fund 335 3,545,000 Transfer to 2015 Debt Service ($35,000,000) 2,363,000 Transfer to 2015 Debt Service ($15,000,000) 785,000 Balance Cyber Innovation Center – Building Construction 367,400 Balance Matching Center for Creative Digital Media 43,490 Balance Airline Drive Relief – Kroger Development 2,415,000 Balance South Bossier Pedestrian Bridge 126,000 Balance Master Plan Downtown Bossier 18,600 Balance Hwy 80 / Parkway Extension North (Ord 45 of 2015) 1,386,000 Viking Drive Improvements Design 600,000 Balance Public Safety Vehicles 1,332,600 Wemple Road at Airline Infrastructure (Wal-Mart) 3,600,000 Contingency 1,774,910 20,802,000 Total Expenses SECTION 2: The adoption of this budget be, and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts herein set of the purpose therein stated. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall become effective after its promulgation all in the manner and form prescribed by law. SECTION 4: This Ordinance was duly read to the City Council of the City of Bossier City and considered section by section, then as a whole, and was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 29 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING DETAILED ESTIMATE AND EXHIBITION OF THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, TO SERVE AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES DURING FISCAL YEAR, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS THEREIN SET FORTH AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA IN SESSION CONVENED THAT: SECTION 1: The following detailed estimate of Receipts and Expenditures of Sales Tax Capital Improvement Funds for the City of Bossier City, Louisiana for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of expenditures for said City for said fiscal year to wit: CITY OF BOSSIER CITY 2016 SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET 2016 SOURCE OF FUNDS BUDGET 1978 Sales Tax ½ % estimated fund balance 12-31-15 4,900,000 Estimated Receipts 2016 4,015,160 Interest Earned 25,000 Transfer from Riverboat Capital Projects Fund 0 Sub Total 8,940,160 1987 Sales Tax ½ % estimated fund balance 12-31-15 3,200,000 Estimated Receipts 2016 4,643,160 Interest Earned 25,000 Transfer from Riverboat Capital Projects Fund 0 Sub Total 7,868,160 Total 16,808,320 PROJECTS FUNDED FROM SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND INTEREST EARNED FROM THE 1978 SALES TAX ½% North Bossier Park Tennis Center Equipment (2016) 33,000 Ball Field Improvements (2015) 124,000 Ball Field Improvements (2016) 300,000 Balance Harrison Business Park – Street Extension 20,000 Balance Carriage Oaks Drainage Protection 13,740 North Bossier Flood Control 100,000 Balance Sunflower Road Sidewalk 235,000 South Bossier Redevelopment Plan 1,900,000 Balance Hwy 71 Street Lighting – Hwy 511 to Parkway HS 340,000 Balance Mike Woods Park Signage 20,000 Rehab – Diamond Jacks Culvert 100,000 Aerial Photos – City Wide 15,000 Balance Study Body Cameras 875,000 Balance Records Retention / Storage Building RRWTP 675,000 Balance Remodeling Of Old Police Training Building (ID Bldg) 400,000 Balance Central Station Expansion (Design and Construction) 60,000 Tinsley Ball Field Improvements 3,000 Hooter Park Improvements 4,825 Mitchell Park Improvements 4,900 Walbrook Park Improvements 26,600 Sidewalk Repairs at Parks 10,000 Swan Lake Park Improvements (2016) 76,400 Mike Wood Park Improvements (2016) 12,000 Bicentennial Park Improvements (2016) 2,650 Resurface Tennis Courts and Basketball Courts 119,000 Repairs at Various Parks (2016) 423,641 Balance Tower Structure and Coop Equipment 250,000 Balance Hamilton Road North – NTB Associates 102,300 Balance New Car Wash at Central Garage 135,000 6,381,056 Total EQUIPMENT FUNDED FROM SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND & INTEREST EARNED FROM THE 1978 SALES TAX ½% 20 Police  Autos & Trucks 296,000 21 Fire Other Equipment 610,950 Autos & Trucks 1,433,046 2,339,996 Total EQUIPMENT FUNDED FROM 1987 SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND INTEREST EARNED 01 City Council Office Furniture & Equipment 5,000 Computer Equipment 10,000 02 Public Affairs Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 5,000 03 Finance Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 10,000 04 Purchasing Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment Building Improvements 5,000 4,000 05 Human Resources Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 10,000 06 Legal Department Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 5,000 07 City Court Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 20,000 08 City Marshall Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 10,000 09 Community Development Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 5,000 Building Improvements 7,780 10 Fleet Services Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 5,000 Other Equipment 11,500 11 Municipal Building Building Improvements 400,000 Other Equipment 7,500 12 Information Services Computer Equipment 367,656 Computer Software 80,000 Autos & Trucks 25,000 15 Engineering Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 5,000 Autos & Trucks 30,000 16 Traffic Engineering Other Equipment 18,724 Office Furniture & Equipment 5,000 Computer Equipment 40,000 17 Permits and Inspections Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 5,000 Computer Software 17,920 Autos & Trucks (2) 92,909 20 Police Department Office Furniture & Equipment 73,520 Computer Equipment 130,420 Computer Software 1,545,000 Body Armor 81,250 Other Equipment 621,178 Communications Equipment 4,935 21 Fire Department Office Furniture & Equipment 4,750 Computer Equipment (Software and Hardware) 515,100 Bunker Clothes 42,788 Building Improvements 238,150 25 Public Works Administration Computer Equipment 2,500 26 Streets Other Equipment 35,000 Autos & Trucks 35,000 27 Solid Waste Computer Equipment 0 Other Equipment 107,500 Autos & Trucks 113,000 28 Herb/Mosq Control Other Equipment 25,000 29 Street Sweeping & Grass Cutting Other Equipment 174,500 30 Animal Control Other Equipment 15,087 32 Parks and Recreation Office Furniture & Equipment 5,350 Computer Equipment 42,600 Other Equipment 257,298 Autos & Trucks 122,500 5,427,915 Summary Total Equipment 7,767,911 Total Projects 6,381,056 Contingency 2,659,353  Total 16,808,320 SECTION 2: The adoption of this budget be, and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts hereinset of the purpose therein stated. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall become effective after its promulgation all in the manner and form prescribed by law. SECTION 4: This Ordinance was duly read to the City Council of the City of Bossier City and considered section by section, then as a whole, and was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 30 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING DETAILED ESTIMATE AND EXHIBITION OF THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF UTILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, TO SERVE AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES DURING FISCAL YEAR, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS THEREIN SET FORTH AS A BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA IN SESSION CONVENED THAT: SECTION 1: The following detailed estimate of Receipts and Expenditures of Utilities Capital Improvement Funds for the City of Bossier City, Louisiana for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of expenditures for said City for said fiscal year to wit: CITY OF BOSSIER CITY 2016 UTILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET SOURCE OF FUNDS 2016 BUDGET WATER CAPITAL ADDITIONS & CONTINGENCY FUND Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/2015 3,000,000 Estimated Receipts 2016 1,400,000 Interest Earned 40,000 Other Transfers 0 Total 4,440,000 SEWER CAPITAL ADDITIONS & CONTINGENCY FUND Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/2015 1,050,000 Estimated Receipts 2016 1,200,000 Interest Earned 10,000 Other Transfers (InterFund Transfer Retained Earnings Sewer) 8,000,000 Total 10,260,000 WATER CAPITAL BOND FUND (2002) Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/2015 330,000 Estimated Receipts 2016 0 Interest Earned 1,000 Other Transfers 0 Total 331,000 SEWER CAPITAL BOND FUND (2002) Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/2015 4,000 Estimated Receipts 2016 0 Interest Earned 25 Other Transfers 0 Total 4,025 Total All Funds 15,035,025 PROJECTS Water Tower Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance 200,000 Balance ART Collection Box Odor Control Engineering 5,253 Balance Southern Terrace Lift Station 28,250 Balance ART Parkway Flood Mitigation 540,500 Balance Lift Station Rehabs (2015) 251,993 Enfluent Trunk Line Emergency Repair 660,755 Rosedale Lift Station Emergency Repair 43,074 McDade Street Emergency Repair 25,808 Golden Meadows Forcemain 11,762 Lift Station Rehabs (2016) 450,000 Operational Assistance RR and NEWWTP 179,030 Balance Industrial Drive Water Main Extension 262,910 Relocate Services Modica Street 100,000 Line Relocation Lafitte Lane 175,000 Relocate Services Cross Creek 300,000 Relocate Services Swan Lake 20” Main 165,000 Total Projects 3,399,335 Equipment funded from Utility Capital Improvement Funds and Interest Earned 61 Water Administration Office Furniture & Equipment 3,000 Computer Equipment 4,000 Other Equipment 3,500 Autos & Trucks 45,000 63 Water Treatment Plant Computer Equipment 10,000 Other Equipment 163,550 64 Water Maintenance Office Furniture & Equipment 3,000 Computer Equipment 4,000 Other Equipment 12,000 Autos & Trucks 40,000 66 Customer Service / Meter Readers Office Furniture & Equipment 2,500 Computer Equipment 10,000 Other Equipment 35,000 72 Red River Treatment Plant Office Furniture & Equipment 3,000 Computer Equipment 9,000 Other Equipment 26,000 73 Sewer Maintenance Office Furniture & Equipment Computer Equipment 3,000 Other Equipment 4,000 Building & Improvements 23,000 Autos & Trucks 20,000 200,000 74 Lift Stations Office Furniture & Equipment 3,000 Computer Equipment 4,000 Other Equipment 105,000 Autos & Trucks 0 75 Northeast Treatment Plant Office Furniture & Equipment 3,000 Computer Equipment 10,000 Other Equipment 58,000 Autos & Trucks 40,000 76 Environmental Affairs Office Furniture & Equipment 3,000 Computer Equipment 4,000 Autos & Trucks 40,000 893,550 Summary Total Equipment 893,550 Total Projects 3,399,335 Contingency 10,742,140 15,035,025 SECTION 2: The adoption of this budget be, and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts hereinset of the purpose therein stated. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall become effective after its promulgation all in the manner and form prescribed by law. SECTION 4: This Ordinance was duly read to the City Council of the City of Bossier City and considered section by section, then as a whole, and was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 31 of 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NEEL–SCHAFFER, INC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF BOSSIER FOR THE LA HWY 71 STREET LIGHTING PROJECT PHASE II (LOUISIANA CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT NO. 50-M29-15-01) WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is desirous of enhancing the City of Bossier City with improved street lighting; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has recently applied and has been awarded by the State of Louisiana Capital Project Funds for the Hwy. 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City will be known as a grantee to the State of Louisiana Facility Planning and Control and as the grantee, funds will be dispensed to the grantee as requested from the state. The City of Bossier City is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to provide all designs and reproducible materials for the project. The design fee is $85,000.00. The selected engineering firm is to provide all designs, construction documents, and bid documents for the bid of the lighting project. Planning funds are available as authorized in Ordinance No. 82 of 2015. Construction funds for this agreement will be requested by the city for disbursement to the engineering firm to the State of Louisiana Facility Planning and Control. All disbursements will be submitted to the State of Louisiana and will be disseminated to the contractor when funds are available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier City Council in regular session convened does hereby authorize Mayor Lorenz J. Walker to enter into an agreement with Neel –Schaffer, Inc. for the design and planning of the Hwy. 71 Lighting Project – Phase II. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Lorenz J. Walker is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 32 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE 2014 UTILITY BOND FUND TO COVER REPAIRS NEEDED AT THE TWO RIVER PUMP STATIONS AND THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT CAUSED BY THE JUNE 2015 FLOOD. WHEREAS, flooding of the Red River in June 2015 created the need for debris removal and repairs to the entry fences for security at the North and South Pump stations as well as repairs to the perimeter fencing along the river and performance of a geotechnical survey of the shoreline in order to determine required repairs at the Water Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, a FEMA 75% match has been received for the debris removal and fence repairs and reimbursement for the required survey information has been submitted but is still pending FEMA approval with total funds equaling $100,000 combining debris removal and fence repairs estimated at $60,000 and survey proposed at $40,000 ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $100,000 from the 2014 Utility Bond Fund to cover the cost of debris removal and repairs as well as the geotechnical survey. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk NEW BUSINESS: The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 33 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 2003, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 4.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 2902 DOUGLAS DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LA FROM B-2 (LIMITED BUSINESS) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) FOR A 100’ TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER. SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 2003 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from B-2, Limited Business, to B-3, General Business for the following:  A certain tract of land described as a 4.5 acre tract of land located in Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, LA being more particularly described as follows: FROM THE SW COR OF SE 15, RUN N 1 DEG 09 MIN 15 SEC W 164.65 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 14 MIN 25 SEC E 31.48 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, THENCE N 1 DEG 30 MIN W 520.39 FT TO PT OF CURVATURE TO THE RIGHT HAVING THE FOLLOWING DATA: DELTA=56 DEG 36 MIN 20 SEC, TANGENT=16.16, RADIUS=30 FT., THENCE NELY ALONG SAID CURVE 29.64 FT, N 55 DEG 06 MINS 20 SEC E 90.31 FT TO PT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING THE FOLLOWING DATA: DELTA = 23 DEG 05 MIN, TANGENT = 91.83, RADIUS=449.69 FT, THENCE NELY ALONG SAID CURVE 181.18 FT, THENCE N 78 DEG 11 MIN 20 SEC E 92.01 FT, THENCE S 1 DEG 30 MIN E 683.07 FT TO PT ON N HIGH BANK OF DRAINAGE CANAL, THENCE S 89 DEG 14 MIN 25 SEC W 346.46 FT TO PT OF BEGINNING Motion was made by Mr. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-6-16 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 34 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 2003, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION from B-1 (Business Office) to I-1 (Light Industrial) for an office and shop to be located at 1305 Martin Lane, Bossier City, Louisiana. SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 2003 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from B-1, Business Office, to L-1, Light Industrial for the following: A PORTION OF LOT 1 BOLINGER INDUSTRIAL PARK, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 450, PAGE 824 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID TRACT BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, RUN THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT FOR A DISTANCE OF 46.85 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 709.49 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 6115’19” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 46.84 FEET), THENCE RUN SOUTH 5921’49” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 135.78 FEET TO A FOUND ½” IRON PIPE AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, RUN THENCE SOUTH 5921’49” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 5.12 FEET TO A FOUND 1-1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT FOR A DISTANCE OF 95.22 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 628.69 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 6459’22” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 95.13 FEET) TO A FOUND ½” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN SOUTH 2911’46” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 138.09 FEET TO A FOUND ½” IRON PIPE CRIMPTOP ON THE NORTH LINE OF MARTIN LANE, THENCE RUN ALONG SAID NORTH LINE NORTH 6044’54” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A SET PK NAIL, THENCE RUN NORTH 2912’02” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 131.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINING. 0.306 ACRES. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-5-16 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 35 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 2003, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 3.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING LOTS 8, 9, AND 10 OF J.B. WHITTINGTON SUBDIVISION FROM R-LD (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING STORAGE FACILITY. SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 2003 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from RL-D, Residential Low Density, to B-3, General Business for the following: A 3.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING LOTS 8, 9, AND 10 OF J.B. WHITTINGTON SUBDIVISION ALSO BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, AND 6 OF J. B. WHITTINGTON SUBDIVISION. Motion was made by Mr. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-7-16 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 36 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AT 4100 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD, SUITE 119, BOSSIER CITY, LA FOR THE RETAIL SALES OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT. WHEREAS; Taqueria San Miguel has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sales of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption, at a restaurant located at 4100 Barksdale Boulevard, Suite 119, Bossier City, LA; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on March 14, 2016; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for retail sales of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption, at a restaurant located at 4100 Barksdale Boulevard, Suite 119, Bossier City, LA 71111 is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-14-16 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 37 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFETY DUE TO A COLLASPED-RUPTURED SEWER MAIN AT THE CORNER OF BIRDWELL AND DOT WHEREAS, an 8” inch sewer main that runs along Birdwell Lane and intersects Dot Ave Did rupture and collapsed and created a situation affecting property, public health, and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby declares that this situation affected property, health, and safety due to the collapse (rupture)of this sewer main at this critical location. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the sewer main will come from the sewer capital and contingency, in an amount not to exceed $77,601.31 (seventy seven thousand six hundred one dollars and thirty one cents), with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $25,000.00 to come from the 2014 Sewer Bond Fund and authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all documents necessary to acquire property necessary for the rehabilitation of the Big Airline Lift Station and Force Main Project. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 38 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING THAT IMPACTED THE OPERATION OF THE NORTHEAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND THE ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE. WHEREAS, flooding in Bossier City resulted in multiple areas of emergency situations resulting in overtime, equipment, materials and contract costs during this emergency response CAT B portion of the disaster; and  WHEREAS, an emergency was declared creating FEMA-DR-4263 which will reimburse funds at the rate of 75%; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $1,000,000 from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund to cover the cost of said disaster. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating Two Million Dollars ($2 Million) to come from the 2015 LCDA Capital Projects Fund and authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all documents necessary to acquire right of way property necessary for the Parkway Northern Extension Project. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 27 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO FILL TWO VACANT POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, one Laborer II vacancy exists in the Streets & Drainage division and one Foreman II vacancy exists in Herbicide and Mosquito Control and filling these positions will allow operations to continue; and  WHEREAS, Public Works needs to upgrade the Foreman II position in Herbicide and Mosquito Control to an Assistant Superintendent position to further advance coordination of overall departmental objectives; and THEREFORE, the Administration is approved to hire a Laborer II in Streets & Drainage and hire or promote an Assistant Superintendent in Herbicide and Mosquito Control. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire a Laborer II and an Assistant Superintendent. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session Convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and second by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 28 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A REPLACEMENT FOR ONE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER WHO RETIRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel;  WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists in the Police Department, and filling this position will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire one Police Communications Officer to replace a retirement from the Department. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and second by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 5th, day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the retirement and donation of K9 Officer Tigo to Mr. Leroy G. Azlin. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE RECREATION MAINTENANCE WORKER II POSITION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the hiring or promotion of one Recreation Maintenance Worker II position for Parks and Recreation. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize the hiring or promoting of one Recreation Maintenance Worker II position for Parks and Recreation. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 5th day of April, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Don Williams, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Public Hearing to Amend FY 2014 CDBG Annual Action Plans Robert Brown, Director of Community Development, report the requested changes to the Council No public comment Mr. Williams closed the Public Hearing RESOLUTION NO. 30 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDEMENT TO THE FY 2014 ACTION PLANS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana that the City of Bossier City Council hereby supports the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Strategy Plan and Action Plan and application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding (Entitlement Status) under authority of the Consolidation for the following: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS): title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12702-12711; Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5304-5320; Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG): title VI, subtitle B, of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11371-11378; HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME): title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez Nation Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12741-12839; Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA): the AIDS; Housing Opportunity Act, 42 U.S.C. 12901-12912; Also serving as a basis for determining requirements in this rule are the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u). WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Community Development Entitlement Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income, and whereas, consistent with this primary objective, the Federal Assistance realized from this application is for the support of community development activities which are directed toward the following specific objectives:  (1) The elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the community, principally persons of low and moderate income; (2) The elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; (3) The conversation of the city’s housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income; (4) The improvement of the quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development; (5) The reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods of housing opportunities for person of lower income and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and (6) The restoration and preservation of properties of special value or historic, architecture or aesthetic reasons. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City possess legal authority to apply for this grant amendment: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City hereby supports Lorenz Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all document as necessary and appropriate to transfer funds in the following amounts: Funding will be transferred from the following activities: Funding will be transferred from the following: Name FY HUD # ID# Amount Low Income Youth Sports Program 2014 336 0010 $2,770.00 NZBC Housing and Financial Education 2014 340 0015 $3,000.00 Plant A Seed Youth Foundation 2014 334 0008 $1,006.37 TOTAL: $6,776.37 $6,776.37 will be transferred to the FY 2015 Housing Rehabilitation Activity Name FY HUD # ID# Amount Housing Rehabilitation 2015 343 0002 $6,776.37 Location: Community Wide Total New Funding Amount: $207,000.00 + $6,776.37 = $213,776.37 Outcome/Objective Number: DH-1 Performance Indicator: Number of households that have been assisted by Housing Rehabilitation Regulatory Cites: 24CFR 570.208(a)(3); 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1) NOW THEREFORE, Be it Resolved that the City of Bossier city hereby supports Lorenz Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all document as necessary and appropriate in the City’s application of Housing and Urban Development Programs. This resolution having been submitted to a vote and declared adopted on the 5th day of April, 2016 by the following vote is on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin . AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item - Hearing of Appeal for Anthony Hughes for violation of Chapter 46, Section 123, 'Inoperable Vehicle' located at 1002 Whittington Street, Bossier City, Louisiana. Mickey Frazier, Supervisor of Property Standards, updated Council on issue. Mr. Hughes nor anyone on his behalf was present. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to tow vehicle as soon as possible. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Council and Mayor discussed changes to Alcohol Policy. There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:26 PM by Mr. Williams. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: April 13, 2016 Bossier Press Tribune