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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2020 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 7, 2020, at 3:00 PM Mr. Irwin called the meeting to order and made statements on how the meeting would be handled and thanked everyone for their patience as we implemented the changes. Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Timothy Larkin City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read the following statement: In accordance with the Governors Proclamation Number JBE 2020-30 – Section 4, any citizen that wishes to observe the City Council Meetings live may do so at http://bossiercity.org/373/Live-Stream and Suddenlink channel 12. The Bossier City Council will do it’s best to allow for public participation during this meeting and all future meetings until the Governor’s order has been rescinded. Since we can only have 10 people in the chambers for the meeting, the public comments can also be made via electronic devices. In accordance with LA. R.S. 42:19 and Attorney Generals Open Meetings Guidance, in order to meet quorum requirements, some Bossier City Council Members may be involved in the meeting via telephone or Video Conference. If you have any comments that you would like to make on any agenda item, you can email those comments to cityclerk@bossiercity.org and they will be read into record. Also during the meeting if you have any comments on the agenda item being considered, you may call 318-549-4595 and you will be placed on speaker phone to make your comments. You must state your name and address for the record and you will be limited to 3 minutes for your comments. We will allow 5 for an item and 5 against an item in accordance with Adopted City Council Meeting Rules. Please remember that this is not a question and answer session and that you must speak clearly and slowly so that we can understand you. Please no foul language or the call will be disconnected and you will forfeit your right to speak. Since we are allowing for a public comment period, agenda items will take longer than usual because we will allow 45 seconds between the reading of the item and the vote being taken, for any public comment. Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Scott Irwin, Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Timothy Larkin, Jeffery Darby (conference call), Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2020 Regular meeting and March 31, 2020 Special Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to add item #14 under New Business – Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution 10 of 2020. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 33 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE MANDATING THAT ALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INCLUDING ALL MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING UNITS HAVE WORKING UTILITIES WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City aims to always protect the health and wellness of the citizens of the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has continued to engaged in endeavors regarding public safety, which benefit the citizens of the City of Bossier; and WHEREAS, a requirement that all residential structures, including all multi-family housing units, maintain working utilities in the City of Bossier City to improve security and sanitation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Bossier will benefit from this ordinance by reducing potential hazards for all residential structures across the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the City of Bossier City, authorizes the Property Standards Division of Bossier City to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of this ordinance requiring all residential structures, including all multi-family housing units, to maintain working utilities. BE IT FUTHER ORDAINED that the City of Bossier City authorizes the City Attorney to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of this requirement set forth in the ordinance. BE IT FUTHER ORDAINED if any provision or item of this Agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are hereby declared severable. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President Phyllis McGraw The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 34 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE TEMINATING ARGENT ADVISORS, INC., AS MUNICIPAL ADVISOR FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED MUNICIPAL ADVISOR ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH SISUNG SECURITIES CORPORATION WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has determined that it will better serve the needs of the City of Bossier City to terminate Argent Advisors, Inc., and engage Sisung Securities Corporation as the Municipal Advisor for the City of Bossier City; and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the services of Argent Advisors, Inc. 500 E. Reynolds Drive Ruston, LA 71270 as Municipal Advisor is hereby terminated and any authorization to act on behalf of the City of Bossier City is hereby revoked and cancelled. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to execute the attached Municipal Advisor Engagement Letter by and between Sisung Securities Corporation and the City of Bossier City. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 35 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($450,000.00) FROM THE 2015 LCDA BOND ISSUE TO PURCHASE NEW SOFTWARE FOR THE PERMITS DEPARTMENT, MPC, AND PROPERTY STANDARDS WHEREAS, the current software used by the referenced departments is not adequately supported by the vendor; and WHEREAS, new software will provide the ability for customers to make online applications, plan submittals, and online permit payments; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that four hundred fifty thousand and no/100 ($450,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the 2015 LCDA Bond Issue to purchase new software for the Permits Department, MPC, and Property Standards. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 36 Of 2020 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WALLER AVENUE LIFT STATION AT A COST OF $250,000.00 TO COME FROM THE LDEQ SRF LOAN CS-221103-02 WHEREAS, the City is recommending making improvement to the Waller Avenue Lift Station. WHEREAS, $250,000.00 will come from the LDEQ SRF LOAN CS-221103-02 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $250,000.00 to come from the LDEQ SRF LOAN CS-221103-02 to make improvements to the Waller Ave. Lift Station. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 37 Of 2020 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MIKE WOODS PARK LIFT STATION AT A COST OF $50,000.00 TO COME FROM THE PARKWAY CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND WHEREAS, the City is recommending making improvements to the Mike Woods Park Lift Station. WHEREAS, $50,000.00 will come from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $50,000.00 to come from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund to make improvements to the Mike Woods Park Lift Station. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 38 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING ACCESS TO BOSSIER CITY’S WATER FACILITIES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL WHEREAS, unfettered access to all Bossier City water distribution infrastructure exposes the citizens of Bossier City to significant risks; and WHEREAS, in order to secure these invaluable assets and protect the taxpayers from damages to their water facilities, including but not limited to, fire hydrants, valves, sample stations, etc., it is necessary that all access to these facilities be controlled by the facilities manager, Manchac Consulting Group, Inc.; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that no city employee, contractor, or other person shall be authorized to operate water facilities without the prior authorization of Manchac Consulting Group, Inc; except for police, fire personnel, utility department personnel, or authorized service providers; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any persons operating these facilities without prior authorization will be charged with Criminal Trespass and if an employee of the City of Bossier City, they shall be disciplined accordingly. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 39 Of 2020  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT NO. 4 BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND MANCHAC CONSULTING GROUP, INC. AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE REFERENCED AMENDMENT WHEREAS, the purpose of Amendment No. 4 attached hereto is to provide additional funding for engineering services related to ongoing and future water treatment and water distribution projects; and WHEREAS, six hundred thousand and no/100 ($600,000.00) may be appropriated from the water contingency fund and the additional three hundred twenty four thousand five hundred seventy seven and no/100 ($324,577.00) is programmed in the DHH loan of 8 million dollars; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Lorenz Walker to execute the attached Amendment No. 4 between the City of Bossier City and Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that six hundred thousand and no/100 ($600,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the water contingency fund and three hundred twenty four thousand five hundred seventy seven and no/100 ($324,577.00) from the 8 million dollar DHH loan is hereby approved to fund Amendment No. 4. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 40 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING 2.1 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE 2015 LCDA BOND ISSUE TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A FIRE STATION IN THE EASTBANK DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Bossier City Fire Department needs administrative space and climate controlled space for the Emergency Medical Services Operations which can be transitioned into the existing Station No. 6; and WHEREAS, in addition to EMS operations the existing facilities can serve as a display area for historical fire department equipment; and WHEREAS, the existing facility can also facilitate a police presence for the Eastbank District by providing a police sub-station capability; WHEREAS, the new station will better serve the needs of the Bossier City Fire Department and enhance operational efficiencies; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that 2.1 million dollars is hereby appropriated from the 2015 LCDA Bond Issue to design and construct a Fire Station in the Eastbank District.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 41 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING 1 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE 2016 SALES TAX BOND ISSUE TO FUND PART OF THE REQUIRED $2.5 MILLION FOR FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOUISIANA TECHNOLGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE WHEREAS, the LOUISIANA TECHNOLGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE has been fully designed and is ready to be put out for public bid (Exhibit “A”) attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has currently 5 million in cash available and has agreed to move capital outlay funds from priority 5 to priority 1 to fund construction over the next two legislative sessions; and WHEREAS, this will allow construction to begin this summer and be completed in October of 2021; WHEREAS, Louisiana Tech has donor funds available to provide funding for part of the furniture, fixtures, and equipment expense allowing through a cooperative effort to fund the 2.5 million dollar requirement so construction may proceed; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that 1 million dollars is hereby appropriated from the 2016 Sales Tax Bond Issue to fund part of the required 2.5 million dollar requirement for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for construction of the LOUISIANA TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 42 Of 2020  AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY DOES EXIST, AFFECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, REGARDING ACQUISITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($200,000.00) FROM THE 2020 EMS CAPITAL AND CONTIGENCY FUND TO PURCHASE MEDICAL SUPPLIES WHEREAS, the COVID-19 outbeak has strained supplies of medical protective gear and orders need to be accelerated to protect first responders and the public as the outbreak spreads; and WHEREAS, these supplies protect the health, safety and welfare of the first responders and the public; and 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 and safety of the public and that an additional two hundred thousand dollars and no/100 ($200,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the 2020 EMS Capital and Contingency Fund to purchase medical supplies. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 133 of 2018 for the purpose of amending various articles of the Unified Development Code as a result of a regular general review of the document. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $38,500 to come from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to be used for the purchase of kitchen small wares for the Centurylink Center. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding One Hundred Thirty Million Dollars ($130,000,000) of Taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, in accordance with the terms of the General Bond Ordinance adopted on July 6, 2010; providing for the sale of such bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr.  Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance 10 of 2019 appropriating an additional $1,000,000.00 from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund for the unforeseen repairs to the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-14 Rehabilitation Project. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to enter into the attached amended Local Services Agreement with the Parish of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance 85 of 2018, by changing the zoning classification of a certain tract of land containing 4.391 acres, more or less, situated in Section 9, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish Louisiana from B-2 (Limited Business) to B-3 (General Business) for future commercial use and modifying the fencing requirements set forth therein. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THROUGH INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS FOR STREET AND WATER PROJECTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY PARKWAY NORTH EXTENSION ROAD PROJECT AND WATERLINE PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is in the process of acquiring needed properties necessary to facilitate construction and completion of street and water projects in connection with the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Parkway North Extension road project and waterline project (the “Project”); WHEREAS, the Project will require the acquisition of additional parcels of property, specifically including, but not limited to, the following property parcel/tract: Full ownership, less minerals, of Parcel North #36, a 2,647.9 sq. ft. tract of land and improvements, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana at 2281 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, owned by Charles P. Brigham, Jr. & Allison O. Brigham, more fully described as: A part of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 21, T18N-R13W, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Said property being further described as follows: COMMENCE at a found 1 ½” Pipe at the Northeast corner of Citizens Business Park Subdivision, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana as per the plat recorded in Book 808, Page 97 of the conveyance records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana and proceed North 10 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds West along the West right of way line of Benton road for 150.00’ to a found ½” rebar for the Northeast corner of a 0.5 acre tract conveyed to Greenacres, Inc. per COB 256, Page 406; THENCE proceed along the West right of way line of Benton Road North 10 degrees 25 Minutes 30 seconds West for 517.75’ to a found ½” rebar for the POINT OF BEGINNING; From said POINT OF BEGINNING, leaving the West right of way line of Benton Road, proceed North 89 degrees 43 minutes 59 seconds West along the South line of the Charles P. Brigham, Jr. tract for 24.23’ to a point; THENCE proceed North 09 degrees 16 minutes 40 seconds West for 116.54’ to a point on the North line of the aforementioned tract;  THENCE proceed South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds East along the North line of the aforementioned tract for 21.86’ to a found 1/2” rebar for the Northeast corner of the aforementioned tract on the West right of way line of Benton Road; THENCE proceed South 10 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds East along the West line of Benton Road for 116.95 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 2,647.9 square feet or 0.061 acres. WHEREAS, in the event that the offer of compensation for the purchase of the necessary additional property parcel is not accepted by the property owners, and a voluntary agreement and/or settlement for the purchase of said property cannot be reached for the property parcel listed above, then in that event the City of Bossier City, acting under the authority and in a manner authorized by Art. 1, Sec. 4 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana (1974); La. R.S. 19:121-129, La. R.S. 48:449-459; La. R.S. 33:1329, La. R.S. 48:1259, La. R.S. 48:441-460; or any other applicable laws of the State of Louisiana, desires to acquire said expropriation pursuant to applicable law; WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that the property described herein must be owned by and subject to use by the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, in accordance with La. R.S. 19:123(3)(a) and La. R.S. 48:1259 the City Council declares that the acquisition or taking of the property described herein is necessary or useful for highway, street, drainage, water or sewerage purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier, in regular session convened, that the City is authorized to acquire all property necessary to facilitate construction and completion of the Project, including, if necessary, the filing and prosecution of any expropriation or taking actions related to the Project in the proper court of law, with the law firm of Neil Erwin Law, LLC, being hereby authorized to represent the City with the expropriation proceedings involving the property described herein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized is hereby authorized to execute any documents in furtherance of this Resolution. If any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City authorizes the City Attorney to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of this Resolution. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full in open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ________________________________ Scott Irwin, President ________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 32 OF 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THROUGH INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS FOR STREET AND WATER PROJECTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY PARKWAY NORTH EXTENSION ROAD PROJECT AND WATERLINE PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is in the process of acquiring needed properties necessary to facilitate construction and completion of street and water projects in connection with the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Parkway North Extension road project and waterline project (the “Project”); WHEREAS, the Project will require the acquisition of additional parcels of property, specifically including, but not limited to, the following property parcel/tract: Full ownership, less minerals, of Parcel North #34, a 4,942.2 sq. ft. tract of land and improvements, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana at 1917 Citizens Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana, owned by Charles M. Smith, more fully described as: A part of Lot 7, Citizens Business Park subdivision, a subdivision of Bossier Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in Book 808, Page 97 of the conveyance records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Said property being further described as follows: BEGIN at a found ½” Pipe for the Northwest corner of Lot 7, Citizens Business Park Subdivision, Section 20, T18N-R13W, Bossier City, Louisiana and proceed South 89 degrees 33 minutes 44 seconds East along the North line of said Lot 7 for 122.79’ to a point; THENCE leaving the said North line of Lot 7 proceed South 40 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West for 97.00’ to a point on the South line of said Lot 7; THENCE proceed North 89 degrees 29 minutes 44 seconds West along the South line of said Lot 7 for 9.49’ to a found ½” Pipe being the Southwest Corner of said Lot 7; THENCE PROCEED North 34 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds West along the West line of said Lot 7 for 90.72 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 4,942.2 square feet or 0.113 acres. WHEREAS, in the event that the offer of compensation for the purchase of the necessary additional property parcel is not accepted by the property owners, and a voluntary agreement and/or settlement for the purchase of said property cannot be reached for the property parcel listed above, then in that event the City of Bossier City, acting under the authority and in a manner authorized by Art. 1, Sec. 4 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana (1974); La. R.S. 19:121-129, La. R.S. 48:449-459; La. R.S. 33:1329, La. R.S. 48:1259, La. R.S. 48:441-460; or any other applicable laws of the State of Louisiana, desires to acquire said expropriation pursuant to applicable law; WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that the property described herein must be owned by and subject to use by the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, in accordance with La. R.S. 19:123(3)(a) and La. R.S. 48:1259 the City Council declares that the acquisition or taking of the property described herein is necessary or useful for highway, street, drainage, water or sewerage purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier, in regular session convened, that the City is authorized to acquire all property necessary to facilitate construction and completion of the Project, including, if necessary, the filing and prosecution of any expropriation or taking actions related to the Project in the proper court of law, with the law firm of Neil Erwin Law, LLC, being hereby authorized to represent the City with the expropriation proceedings involving the property described herein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized is hereby authorized to execute any documents in furtherance of this Resolution. If any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City authorizes the City Attorney to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of this Resolution. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full in open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Special Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 33 OF 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THROUGH INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS FOR A SEWERAGE PROJECT, THE MELROSE SEWER MAIN PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is in the process of acquiring needed properties necessary to facilitate construction and completion of a sewerage project, the Melrose Sewer Main Project (the “Project”); WHEREAS, the Project will require the acquisition of additional parcels of property or servitudes, specifically including, but not limited to, the following parcels, P-1, P-3, and T-1, owned, upon information and belief, by VEREIT REAL ESTATE L.P., a Delaware limited Partnership (successor by merger to COLE BU PORTFOLIO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company): Two (2) Permanent Sewer Servitudes across that tract recorded in Book 1575, Page 719, Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, located in Section 16, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, PROJECT-MELROSE SEWER MAIN, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, as per plats prepared by Johnnie A. Craig, Professional Land Surveyor, dated 8/6/2019, and being more particularly described as follows: PERMANENT SEWER SERVITUDE PARCEL P-1 Commencing at a found 1/2” iron pipe on the East Right of Way line of Airline Drive, Being the Northwest corner of that tract recorded in Book 1575, Page 719, Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana; thence South 06°14’21” East a distance of 10.62 feet along the common line between said tract and Airline Drive to the Point of Beginning of the Required Sewer Servitude herein described; Thence North 83°57’51” East a distance of 95.77 feet to the South Line of said tract; Thence South 89°42’41” East a distance of 90.78 feet along said South Line; Thence South 83°57’51” West a distance of 185.96 feet to the east right of way line of said Airline Drive; Thence North 06°16’13” West a distance of 10.00 feet along said east right of way line to the Point of Beginning. Said Required Permanent Sewer Servitude herein described containing 1,409 square feet or 0.032 acre, more or less, as per plat dated August 6, 2019 by Johnnie A. Craig, Professional Land Surveyor, La Registration No. 4587. And PERMANENT SEWER SERVITUDE PARCEL P-3 Commencing at a found 1/2” iron pipe on the East Right of Way line of Airline Drive, Being the Southwest corner of that tract recorded in Book 1731, Page 598, Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana; thence South 89°42’41” East a distance of 201.18 feet along the South line of said tract; Thence North 06°17’40” West a distance of 1.54 feet to the Point of Beginning of the Required Permanent Sewer Servitude herein described; Thence North 06°34’31” West a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence North 01°02’09” West a distance of 155.12 feet; Thence North 38°57’51” East a distance of 42.59 feet to a point on the south Right of Way line of Melrose Avenue; Thence South 89°26’21” East a distance of 12.76 feet along said Right of Way line; Thence South 38°57’51” West a distance of 46.87 feet; Thence South 01°02’09” East a distance of 160.64 feet; Thence South 83°57’51” West a distance of 9.07 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said Required Permanent Sewer Servitude herein described containing 2,071 square feet or 0.048 acre, more or less, as per plat dated August 6, 2019 by Johnnie A. Craig, Professional Land Surveyor, La Registration No. 4587. And One (1) Temporary Construction Servitude across the following described property for construction purposes (hereinafter referred to as the "Construction Servitude") including the installation of soil fill and sod: A Required Temporary Construction Servitude across that tract recorded in Book 1575, Page 719, Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, located In Section 16, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE PARCEL T-1 Commencing at a found 1/2" iron pipe on the East Right of Way line of Airline Drive, Being the Northwest corner of that tract recorded in Book 1575, Page 719, Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, thence South 06°14’21” East a distance of 20.62 feet along the common line between said tract and Airline Drive to the Point of Beginning of the Required Temporary Construction Servitude herein described; Thence North 83°57’51” East a distance of 185.96 feet; Thence South 89°42’41” East a distance of 14.00 feet; Thence North 06°17’40” west a distance of 1.54 feet; Thence North 83°57’51” East a distance of 9.07 feet; Thence North 01°02’09” West a distance of 160.64 feet; Thence North 38°57’51” East a distance of 46.87 feet to the South Right of Way line of Melrose Avenue; Thence South 89°26’21” East a distance of 12.76 feet along said South Right of Way line; Thence South 38°57’51” West a distance of 51.16 feet; Thence South 01°02’09” East a distance of 166.17 feet; Thence South 83°57’51” West a distance of 168.06 feet; Thence South 06°16’13” East a distance of 20.00 feet; Thence South 83°57’51” West a distance of 50.00 feet to the east right of way line of said Airline Drive; Thence North 06°16’13” West a distance of 30.00 feet along said east right of way line to the Point of Beginning. Said Required Temporary Construction Servitude herein described containing 5,248 square feet, or 0.120 acre, more or less. The temporary construction servitude shall be for a term of one (1) year and shall commence upon the date a Work Order is issued to the contractor for construction of the respective construction project for which the servitude is required. WHEREAS, in the event that the offer of compensation for the purchase of the necessary additional parcels of property are not accepted by any property owner, and a voluntary agreement and/or settlement for the purchase of said property cannot be reached for the property parcel listed above, then in that event the City of Bossier City, acting under the authority and in a manner authorized by Art. 1, Sec. 4 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana (1974), La. R.S. 19:121-129 and La. R.S. 48:449-459, La. R.S. 33:1329 and La. R.S. 48:1259, or any other applicable laws of the State of Louisiana, desires to acquire said property by expropriation pursuant to applicable law; WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that the property described herein must be owned by and subject to use by the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, in accordance with La. R.S. 19:123(3)(a) and La. R.S. 48:1259 the City Council declares that the acquisition or taking of the property described herein is necessary or useful for highway, street, drainage, water or sewerage purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier, in regular session convened, that the City is authorized to acquire all property necessary to facilitate construction and completion of the Project, including, if necessary, the filing and prosecution of any expropriation or taking actions related to the Project in the proper court of law, with the law firm of Neil Erwin Law, LLC, being hereby authorized to represent the City with the expropriation proceedings involving the property described herein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized is hereby authorized to execute any documents in furtherance of this Resolution. If any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City authorizes the City Attorney to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of this Resolution. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full in open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ________________________________ Scott Irwin, President ________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted:  RESOLUTION 34 Of 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the hiring of one (1) Police Officer due to the resignation of one Police Officer. WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 35 Of 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A LABORER I FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of a Laborer I is vacant due to promotion, retirement, resignation or termination; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was 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 7th, day of April, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Bossier City Council 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Report of Change Order #2 for the Sewer-Sub Basin BC-14 Project for an increase of $464,766.35. Total cost of contract with increase $2,539,672.43. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 36 OF 2020 A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 10 OF 2020 __________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City wishes to repeal Resolution 10 of 2020; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City wishes to keep and maintain the round-a-bouts proposed for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project at Hamilton and Shed Road; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby repeal Resolution 10 of 2020. NOW THEREFORE The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th day of April, 2020, 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 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Please note that until further notice, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bossier City Council will no longer hold Agenda Meetings. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:33PM by Mr. Irwin Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: April 15, 2020 Bossier Press Tribune