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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 2017 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, May 2, 2017, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Timothy Larkin Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor David Montgomery, Jr., President, Honorable Councilors, Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Truly McDaniels and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve the amended minutes of the April 4, 2017, Regular Meeting and the April 18, 2017, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to amend the agenda to include item #23 under New Business - Adopt an Ordinance declaring an emergency exists affecting the safety of Public Safety Officers due to unsafe shooting conditions at the Police Range facilities and appropriating $300,000 from the Jail and Municipal Building Fund to address the same. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 63 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 114-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BOSSIER CITY BY DELETING A PORTION OF THE SECTION DESIGNATED “NOTE” SET FORTH IN SAID ORDINANCE. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, rates have been recommended pursuant to a study by Burns and McDonnell to sustain the utility system without the need for rate increases; and WHEREAS the statement in the notes of Section 114-4 that states “unless at the burden of the user the actual contribution to the sewer system is shown by measurement to be less” has created confusion and a multitude of request that if allowed will negatively impact utility revenues; and WHEREAS no system is in place to evaluate the validity of the referenced analysis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the following portion of the “NOTE” set forth in Bossier City Code of Ordinances Section 114-4 that states “unless at the burden of the user the actual contribution to the sewer system is shown by measurement to be less” shall be deleted; The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 2nd, day of May, 2017, 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 _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 64 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY BY ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 19 ACRES OF INNOVATION DRIVE AND THE EXISTING BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF INTERSTATE 220 AND WEST OF SWAN LAKE ROAD IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, CONTAINING 18.860 MORE OR LESS AND ADJOINING THE CITY LIMITS OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. (MICIOTTO PARK UNIT NO. 1, SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 AND 2 BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING) WHEREAS, a petition signed by the property owner has been filed with the City Council of the City of Bossier City, requesting that the property described in Exhibit “A”, attached and made a part hereof, be included in the City Limits of the City of Bossier City Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, subject to the conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City are hereby enlarged and extended so as to include with the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City, the property described in Exhibit “A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the final adoption of this Ordinance is contingent upon approval of the annexation by the United States Department of Justice. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the above referenced annexed area shall be in Council District Number 5 of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The above and foregoing Ordinance, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 2nd, day of May, 2017, 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 _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business: Agenda Item called: Hearing of appeal to review the recommendation of demolition and removal of dilapidated structure located at the following legal address: 2390 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, LA. By: Mr. Williams Motion to continue this item until the June 6, 2017, Council meeting at the request of the City appointed attorney, Robin Harvill. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Witness Opening of sealed bids for Sewer Sub Basin BC-02 Rehabilitation Project. Bids were read by Stacie Fernandez from Purchasing. 1. David Lawler Construction, Inc. $1,657,425.00 2. Hall Builders, Inc. $1,259,372.00 3. PM Construction & Rehab - Texas $1,140,428.50 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Witness Opening of sealed bids for Broadway & Bardot Street Gravity Main. Bids were ready by Stacie Fernandez from Purchasing 1. David Lawler Construction, Inc. $568,815.00 2. Hall Builders, Inc. $422,110.00 3. PM Construction & Rehab -Texas $422,109.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Witness Opening of sealed bids for Sewer Sub Basin BC-07 Rehabilitation Project. Bids were ready by Stacie Fernandez from Purchasing 1. David Lawler Construction, Inc. $760,850.00 2. Hall Builders, Inc. $600,722.50 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $850,000 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Improvements Fund to provide for a new entrance and additional parking at the Tinsley Baseball Complex. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend Emergency Ordinance 121 of 2015, and approve Report of Change Order #3, the final Change Order for the Membrane Water Treatment Plant DIP Pipe Replacement & Lab Improvements for $60,045.00 Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover requirements at the Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRWWTP) for a total of $47,319.80 to come from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover requirements at the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant (NEWWTP) for a total of $13,523.40 to come from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called - Introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $375,000 to come from the 1991 Jail and Municipal Buildings Fund to be used for design and construction of a new Climate Control System for the Bossier City Hall Information Technology Room. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to continue this item until the May 16, 2017, City Council Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Hearing of appeal for Danielle Foster, 6006 Joni, Bossier City, LA 71111 for violation of City Ordinance Section 14- Vicious and Dangerous Dog. Gary Neathery, Public Works Director, reported on incident and what lead to designation. Danielle Foster, 6006 Joni, Bossier City, LA 71111 - asked the Council for them to reconsider this issue and overturn Animal Controls ruling. Jennifer West, Animal Control reported on issue. Council asked questions and discussed issue. Full audio on record in Clerks office. By: Mr. Free Motion to overturn Animal Controls declaration. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote as follows: Yeas: Mr. Free and Mr. Larkin Nays: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams, Mr. Darby and Mr. Harvey Absent: none Abstain: none Motion failed Agenda Item called: Hearing of appeal for Melissa Cantrell, 211 Piccadilly, Bossier City, LA 71111 for violation of City Ordinance Section 14- Vicious and Dangerous Dog. Gary Neathery, Public Works Director, reported on incident and what lead to designation. Melissa Cantrell, 211 Piccadilly, Bossier City, LA 71111 - asked the Council for them to reconsider this issue and overturn Animal Controls ruling. Council asked questions and discussed issue. Full audio on record in Clerks office. By: Mr. Williams Motion to overturn Animal Controls declaration. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote as follows: Yeas: Mr. Free Nays: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams, Mr. Darby and Mr. Harvey Absent: none Abstain: none Motion failed The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 24 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE REPLACEMENT POLICE OFFICER 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 Officer replacement. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and second by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 2nd, day of May, 2017, 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 _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF THREE POLICE RECORDS CLERK I’S TO POLICE RECORDS CLERK II’S. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, to follow common practices adopted by the department to keep employees in line with time and grade, filling this position will allow all 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 promote three (3) Police Records Clerk I’s to Police Records Clerk II’s. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and second by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 2nd, day of May, 2017, 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 _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk On Motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, seconded by Mr. Don Williams, the following resolution was offered and introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 26 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROCEED WITH (i) ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $13,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAXABLE UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS, 2017 SERIES; AND (ii) DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT FOR ACQUISITION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONS TO AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY SYSTEMS FOR AND WITHIN THE CITY; APPROVING THE “NOTICE OF INTENTION” AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A PUBLIC NOTICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, Louisiana (the “Issuer”) is a duly created and validly existing body corporate, politic and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, under and pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, § 2 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and a Charter adopted by the Issuer July 1, 1977, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Issuer, owns and operates a combined waterworks plant and system and sewer utility system as a single revenue producing public utility (the “Utility System”);  WHEREAS, after examining available data, the Issuer has determined that there is a substantial need within the Issuer for making additions, improvements, extensions, renewals, replacements and/or repairs to the sewer portion of the Utilities System, and that issuance of its Utilities Revenue Bonds will assist the Issuer in acquisition, construction and improvement of the sewer portion of the Utilities System; and WHEREAS, the Issuer previously authorized issuance of not- to-exceed $52,000,000 of Utility Revenue Bonds to finance acquisitions, improvements and expansions of its existing utility system, with the Issuer having previously issued $42,000,000 of that previous authorization; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Part XIII of Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (R.S. 39:1011, et seq.) (the “Act”), the Issuer is authorized to issue its bonds, in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000, in multiple series, with the initial series to be designated Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds, 2017 Series (the “Bonds”), of the Issuer, to construct, acquire, extend or improve any work of public improvement, including but not limited to its Utility System, including such treatment facilities as may be required, with all necessary equipment and installations in connection therewith (the “Project”), the provision of which, to such extent and in such manner as is not or hereafter contemplated, shall be deemed an authorized public function under the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse its expenditures incurred prior to issuance of the Bonds, if any, for the Project, from proceeds of the Bonds and to have this resolution serve as a declaration of intent under Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Regulations issued pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”); WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Issuer to borrow from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Revolving Loan Fund the full amount authorized herein; WHEREAS, issuance of the Issuer’s Bonds will foster and be in furtherance of the objectives of the public service functions of the Issuer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, governing authority of the Issuer, as follows: SECTION 1. The Issuer is hereby authorized to proceed with a plan for and undertaking development of the Project involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of the Bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000, in various series, either as taxable or tax-exempt obligations, at a rate or rates not to exceed 4% per annum, for a term or terms not exceeding twenty-two (22) years from date of issuance of each individual series. The Bonds shall be issued to (i) construct, acquire, extend or improve any work of public improvement, including but not limited to sewer portion of its Utilities System, including such treatment facilities as may be required, with all necessary equipment and installations in connection therewith (the “Project”), the provision of which, to such extent and in such manner as is not or hereafter contemplated, shall be deemed an authorized public function under the provisions of the Act, and (ii) pay the costs of issuance associated with the Bonds. The Bonds herein authorized shall be issued on a parity with (i) $125,000,000 Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, dated February 4, 2009; (ii) $22,000,000 Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, dated November 10, 2010; (iii) $13,500,000 Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, dated December 15, 2010; (iv) $4,645,000 Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, dated July 16, 2012; (v) $22,000,000 Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, Series 2014, dated August 12, 2014; (vi) $10,000,000 Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, Series 2014, dated August 28, 2014; and (vii) $10,000,000 Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, Series 2016, dated June 22, 2016; SECTION 2. The Issuer shall reimburse its expenditures incurred prior to issuance of the Bonds, if any, for the Project, from proceeds of the Bonds. This resolution serves as a declaration of the Issuer’s intent, under Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Regulations issued pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”), to make such reimbursements. This Resolution evidences official intent of the Issuer toward issuance of its Bonds as contemplated herein in accordance with the laws of this State and the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2(e). The Bonds are not expected to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $13,000,000. SECTION 3. Government Consultants of Louisiana, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is hereby appointed as financial advisor in connection with the Bonds. SECTION 4. There being a real public necessity for retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining of such specialized legal services, Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, of Lake Charles, Louisiana (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby employed for such purposes. The fee for the work to be performed by Bond Counsel is contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work of bond attorneys and bond counsel in the issuance of revenue bonds. SECTION 5. The Clerk of the City Council is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the Louisiana State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application as herein provided for approval of the contents of the Notice of Intention attached hereto as Exhibit A. By virtue of the Issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc,” adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby. SECTION 6. The Issuer does hereby approve and authorize publication of the “Notice of Intention” attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” in accordance with the provisions of the Act. SECTION 7. The Mayor and the Clerk of the City Council of the Issuer are hereby authorized and empowered to take any and all further action and to sign any and all documents and instruments in writing as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution and to file, on behalf of the Issuer, with any governmental board or entity having jurisdiction over the Project, including but not limited to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, such applications or requests for approval thereof as may be required by law, including the application to the State Bond Commission for preliminary approval and authorization to proceed with development of the Project and the financing of the Bonds. SECTION 8. The Issuer shall incur no financial liability for issuance of the Bonds, other than the filing fee with the Louisiana State Bond Commission, until such time as issuance of the Bonds has been approved by the Louisiana State Bond Commission and a bond ordinance has been duly adopted by the Issuer.  SECTION 9. If any provision, item or application of this Resolution or the applications thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. SECTION 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. SECTION 11. All Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The resolution having been submitted to a vote the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none This resolution was declared adopted on this 2nd day of May, 2017. ____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, JR., President ____________________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW, Clerk of Council (Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.) Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, JR., President ____________________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW, Clerk of Council STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF BOSSIER I, PHYLLIS McGRAW, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana. I further certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on May 2, 2017, and of a resolution adopted at said meeting, as said minutes and resolution appear officially of record in my possession. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, on this 2nd day of May, 2017. ___________________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW, Clerk of Council [S E A L] Exhibit “A” CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS The City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), is a duly created and validly existing body corporate and politic and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, under and pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, § 2 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and a Charter adopted by the Issuer July 1, 1977, as amended. The Issuer has the authority to issue its revenue bonds in order to construct, acquire, extend or improve any work of public improvement, in accordance with the provisions of Part XIII of Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”). The Issuer does hereby give notice of its intention to issue not to exceed THIRTEEN MILLION AND NO/100 ($13,000,000) DOLLARS of its Utilities Revenue Bonds, 2017 Series (the “Bonds”), in various series, either as taxable or tax-exempt obligations, at a rate or rates not to exceed 4% per annum, for a term or terms not exceeding twenty-two (22) years from date of issuance of each individual series. The Bonds shall be authorized under the Act and authorized pursuant to the provisions of a bond ordinance (the “Bond Ordinance”) for the purpose of providing funds for the Issuer to construct, acquire, extend or improve any work of public improvement, including but not limited to the sewer portion of its combined waterworks plant and system and sewer utility system, which is a single revenue producing public utility (the “Utility System”), including such treatment facilities as may be required, with all necessary equipment and installations in connection therewith (the “Project”), the provision of which, to such extent and in such manner as is not or hereafter contemplated, shall be deemed an authorized public function under the provisions of the Act; and pay the costs of issuance associated with the Bonds. The Bonds, if issued, shall be limited and special revenue obligations of the Issuer and not the State of Louisiana. The Bonds be issued either as taxable or tax- exempt obligations, in various series, shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates and carry such exchangeability privileges as shall be provided for in the Bond Ordinance. The Bonds shall be payable from and secured by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the income, revenues and receipt derived or to be derived from the operation of the Utility System, and after provision has been made for payment therefrom of the reasonable and necessary expenses of administering, operating and maintaining the Utility System of the Issuer, or received by it from any other sources as a result of the Bonds, including but not by way of limitation, other monies which, by law or contract, may be made available to the Issuer under the terms of the Bond Resolution. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt, liability, loan of the credit or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Louisiana (the “State”), or of any political or governmental unit thereof, other than the Issuer. The Bonds shall not constitute an obligation, either special or general, of the State within the meaning of any Constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. Neither the State, nor any political subdivision thereof, other than the Issuer, shall in any manner be liable for payment of principal and the interest on the Bonds, or for performance of any agreement or pledge of any kind which may be undertaken by the Issuer and no breach by the Issuer of any agreements shall create any obligation upon the State or any political subdivision thereof. The Issuer shall meet in open and public session on _, 2017, at 3:00 o’clock p.m. in the City Hall at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, for the purpose of hearing any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If a petition is presented to the Issuer at this open and public meeting duly signed by not less than 5% of the electors of the Issuer voting at the last special or general election objecting to the issuance of the Bonds, then said Bonds shall not be issued until approved by a vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Issuer who vote in a special election held for the purpose of approving the issuance of the Bonds in the manner provided by Part XIII of Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Any such petition must be accompanied by a Certificate of the Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition are qualified electors of the Issuer and the number of signers amounts to not less than 5% of the electors of the Issuer in number, voting at the last special or general election. This is not an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the Bonds. This is the Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds by the Issuer as mandated by the provisions of La. R.S. 39:1022(A). ATTEST: CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA BY:__________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, JR., President PHYLLIS McGRAW, Clerk of Council Dated: May 2, 2017 The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 27 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE ELECTRICIAN IN THE LIFT STATION DIVISION TO REPLACE VACANT POSITION IN PUBLIC UTILITIES. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the hiring or promotion of one Electrician in the Lift Station Division to replace vacant position in Public Utilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize the hiring or promotion of one Electrician in the Lift Station Division to replace vacant position in Public Utilities.  The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 2nd, day of May, 2017, 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 _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Free Motion to approve in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 43:[4]; select Bossier Press Tribune as Bossier City's Official Journal for a one year period effective June 1, 2017 through June 1, 2018. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to appoint Greg Nichols as a representative for the MPC Board of Adjustments. Appointment effective May 2, 2017 and expires June 14, 2018. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $1.5 Million to come from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond Issue Fund to be used to construct Innovation Drive, Phase I. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $450,000 to come from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond Issue Fund to be used to design streets and drainage for Innovation Drive, Phase II. Seconded by Mr. Harvey Question from Council about project Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $125,000 from the Public Services and Sanitation Fund for contract spraying of mosquitoes. Seconded by Mr. Free Gary Neathery, Public Works Director, reported on why this was needed. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 28 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF ONE POLICE SERGEANT DUE TO A DEMOTION  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 promote one Police Sergeant. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and second by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 2nd, day of May, 2017, 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 _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Introduce an Ordinance assessing a five dollar parking fee on each ticket sold for any and all events at the Centurylink Center. By: Mr. Williams Motion to amend this Ordinance to change to a three dollar fee and changing it to a Restoration Fee. Seconded by Mr. Irwin Councilman Montgomery explained the increases, on why the change and how it will impact the users of the Centurylink. Sam Viosin, SMG and Rebecca Bonnevier, SMG thanked Council for working hard to come up with a plan for the center and its users. They advised how it would work and who would incur this fee. Full discussion on audio file in Clerks office. Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to reintroduce Ordinance as amended. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.65 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AFFECTING THE SAFETY OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS DUE TO UNSAFE SHOOTING CONDITIONS AT THE POLICE RANGE FACILITIES AND APPROPRIATING $300,000 FROM THE JAIL AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING FUND TO ADDRESS THE SAME. _____________________________________________________________________________ _ WHEREAS, the accumulation of lead in the earth berm that public safety officers practice and qualify at is causing ricochets to occur endangering the health, safety and welfare of police officers; and WHEREAS, technology now allows for a system that will capture the lead and provide a system by which the lead can be removed and reused rather than creating the problem now occurring; and WHEREAS, this will require removal of the earth berm and installation of a new system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that an emergency does exist affecting the health, safety and welfare of public safety officers; BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that $300,000 is hereby appropriated from the Jail and Municipal Building Fund to implement removal of the existing earth berm and deploy the new system.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 2nd, day of May, 2017, 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 _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 4:21 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: May 10, 2017 Bossier Press Tribune