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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 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, September 22, 2020 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, President David Montgomery, Jr., Honorable Councilors Timothy Larkin, Jeffery Darby (virtual), Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Absent: Honorable Councilor Scott Irwin Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about where to watch meetings online, that some Council members may be joining remotely and gave a phone number for members of the public wishing to comment on items in the meeting could do so. Hearing no comments from the public watching virtually, the meeting continued. By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Minutes of the September 1, 2020, Regular Meeting and September 15, 2020 Special Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of guests- Chris Eberson, Somdal and Associates gave an update on the new Specialty downtown hospital groundbreaking which should begin in 60-90 days. He stated that Covid has slowed down progress. Committee Reports – Stacie Fernandez, City Finance Director, went over August Financials reporting that Sales Tax Collections were 6.1% down. Mr. Montgomery and Council congratulated Ms. Glorioso, Ms. Fernandez and her staff for their diligence in getting the City funding from the second round of Cares Act money. Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer, presented Council with a Powerpoint, going over the status of all Current City Projects. Justin Haydel, Manchac, gave Council an updated timeline for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project. Unfinished Business –  ORDINANCE NO. 103 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE CERTAIN MOVABLE EQUIPMENT OWNED BY CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE CITY’S NEED AND PROVIDE FOR SALVAGE AND DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW. WHEREAS, the City has accumulated certain movable equipment which is now surplus to the City’s need and it is in the best interest of the City to salvage and dispose of said equipment according to law. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the following equipment described is surplus to the City’s needs: DESCRIPTION REF. NO. SERIAL NUMBER DEPT. MILEAGE 1. See Attachment A 2. see Attachment B NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to dispose of said equipment in accordance to law. The above and foregoing ORDINANCE was read in full at open and regular session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none __________________________ David Montgomery Jr, President __________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk EQUIPMENT GOING TO AUCTION ATTACHMENT A UNIT # MAKE/MODEL MILEAGE VIN# OR SN# 2446 2006 FORD F150 134104 1FTRX12W96NB57743 2351 2003 FORD F150 82195 1FTRF17233NB67320 2571 2012 CHEVY TAHOE 127671 1GNLC2E09CR178800 2565 2012 CHEVY TAHOE 97026 1GNLC2E08CR165519 2549 2011 CHEVY TAHOE 106030 1GNLC2E05BR276088 2544 2011 CHEVY TAHOE 114731 1GNLC2E00BR275625 2567 2012 CHEVY TAHOE 114243 1GNLC2E09CR164671 1554 2010 FORD CV 90838 2FABP7BV5AX100920 2368 2003 DODGE DURANGO 86005 1D4HR38N13F578557 1537 2009 DODGE AVENGER 59735 1B3LC46B09N569016 1559 2010 FORD CV 89350 2FABP7BV5AX127986 1511 2008 FORD CV 88757 2FAFP71V98X159448 1557 2010 FORD CV 76401 2FABP7BV1AX127984 1541 2009 FORD CV 88940 2FAHP71V79X137457 1562 2011 FORD CV 75475 2FABP7BVXBX128987 1546 2009 FORD CV 85466 2FAHP71V59X137465 1432 2005 FORD CV 80998 2FAFP71W15X149789 1556 2010 FORD CV 83926 2FABP7BVXAX127983 1430 2005 FORD CV 75758 2FAFP71W85X149787 2512 2008 DODGE DURANGO 75424 1D8HD38N78F149301 1523 2008 DODGE CHARGER 82507 2B3KA43G78H285102 2532 2009 FORD VAN 102046 1FBNE31L99DA68308 1548 2009 FORD CV 91765 2FAHP71V79X137782 1459 2005 FORD CV 86636 2FAFP71WX5X161052 1563 2011 FORD CV 94485 2FABP7EV1BX145382 1336 2001 FORD CV 136700 2FAFP71W51X174933 1552 2009 FORD CV 143039 2FAHP74V59X144306 2605 2012 FORD F 250 110992 1FT7X2A66CEC32215 1555 2010 FORD CV 91579 2FABP7BV9AX100919 1464 2006 CHEVY IMPALA 80178 2G1WB58K469380698 1535 2009 DODGE AVENGER 70759 1B3LC46B29N569017 2310 2000 FORD F 150 89863 1FTZX1722YNC30637 2209 1997 FORD F 250 86300 1FTJW35H6VEB36520 2715 2015 FORD EXPEDITION 125912 1FMJU1HT8FEF19270 2510 2008 DODGE DURANGO 115278 1D8HD38N28F149304 2420 2006 DODGE DURANGO 107778 1D4HD38N36F115435 2572 2012 CHEVY TAHOE 151765 1GNLC2E0XCR162895 2522 2008 DODGE CARAVAN 85391 1D8HN44H18B167819 2556 2011 FORD F 150 123175 1FTMF1CM9BKD72058 2559 2012 CHEVY TAHOE 140994 1GNLC2E08CR121164 1998 DODGE BUCKET 3385 TRUCK 99325 3B6MC3655WM286399 2508 2008 DODGE DURANGO 108642 1D8HD38N88F149307 2322 2001 FORD F 250 119420 1FTNF20S11EC50689 2518 2008 DODGE 2500 106343 3D7KR28D08G217384 6547 EXMARK 315648962 6712 EXMARK 314644537 6556 EXMARK 316633399 6554 EXMARK 316639031 6546 EXMARK 315648961 6560 EXMARK 316633265 6548 EXMARK 315648963 6545 EXMARK 315648960 NA MURRAY Asset 30178 1J252H10109 5559 1999 CASE BACK HOE NA O246415 6405 1986 Massey Ferguson NA 0021N02619 6450 1997 John Deere NA 642182 6480 2002 John Deere NA LV5205C320584 5575 2002 VAC ALL 38926 1GDM7C1C42J514742 2504 2008 DODGE DURANGO 138719 1D8HD38N08F149298 2505 2008 DODGE DURANGO 119604 1D8HD38N28F149299  2441 2006 FORD F 150 143825 1FTRX12W06NB57744 1422 2005 FORD CV 112595 2FAFP71W05X136970 2396 2005 DODGE DURANGO 110859 1D4HD38N25F593232 2583 2012 CHEVY SUBURBAN 80623 1GNWC5EG5CR29558 4436 2014 FORD CHASSIS CAB 104505 3FRNF6HDXFV699316 4434 2013 FORD CHASSIS CAB 91024 3FRNF6HD3DV023769 2526 2008 CHEVY SUBURBAN 97283 1GNGC46KX9R119552 4441 2015 FORD CHASSIS CAB 46197 1FDNF6AY6GDA01891 1421 2005 FORD CV 73084 2FAFP71W45X136969 3352 1987 MACK 100863 1M2N179Y7JA009001 4424 2009 CHEVY KODIAK 95264 1GBE4V1999F403008 5579 2004 PIPE HUNTER NA 1T9P7182X4P394894 NA ALAMO SH88 NA O2080 NA ALAMO SH88 NA 20373 NA ALAMO SH88 NA O2078 NA ALAMO SH96 NA O2526 8615 1985 18 FOOT TRAILER NA 264243 EQUIPMENT GOING TO SCRAP ATTACHMENT B UNIT# MAKE/MODEL MILEAGE VIN# OR SN# 2863 2019 FORD F150 7739 1FTMF1C5XKKD50630 2665 2014 CHEVY TAHOE 82015 1GNLC2E09ER217193 2548 2011 CHEVY TAHOE 142619 1GNLC2E06BR272678 1458 2005 FORD CV 128638 2FAFP71W85X161051 1534 2009 FORD CV 96466 2FAHP71VX9X126369 6715 Exmark Mower 314644538 6666 Gravely Mower OO2519 6677 Kubota Side by Side A5KA1CGALAG021993 NA Exmark Mower NA 6672 Exmark Mower Asset#24683 792380 6465 John Deere LV4300C335702 2404 2005 GMC Sierra 80589 1GTEC14X75Z282960 8603 Bush Hog 1200054 6468 2001 JOHN DEERE TC14450010615 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 104 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING POSITIONS TO BE FILLED IN THE BOSSIER CITY PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AS A RESULT OF A RETIREMENT AND RESIGNATION AND TO INCREASE THE SALARY RANGE OF THE VACANT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT POSITION RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET. WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by hiring of any personnel; and  WHEREAS; the position of Assistant Superintendent is vacant due to resignation; and WHEREAS; the position of Equipment Operator II is vacant due to retirement; and WHEREAS; the position of Equipment Operator II will be reclassified as a Utility Worker reducing the budgeted salary of this position from $43,613.70 to $31,800.00; and WHEREAS; the Assistant Superintendent responsibilities will be increased to maintain all existing and new operating systems and mechanical equipment within the Wastewater Treatment Division, upkeep of the computerized asset management system, and expansion of a supporting role in maintenance activities throughout the entire Utility Department, the salary range for the open Assistant Superintendent will justify an increase from $38,000 to $55,000. WHEREAS; all the aforementioned hiring’s and adjustments in existing salaries of these positions combined with available operating funds from delays in filling these positions and reductions in overtime will result in a net neutral impact to the operating budget; and WHEREAS; the 2021 operating budget planning process accounted for the aforementioned adjustments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Public Utilities Department is hereby authorized to hire an assistant superintendent, increase the pay of the assistant superintendent by $17,000, to change the classification of the equipment operator II position to a utility worker position reducing the salary by $11,813.70, to hire a utility worker, and to utilize unused salary budgeted during the time these positions were vacant and remaining overtime as needed to make up the additional $5,186.30 needed to fully fund these positions. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 105 Of 2020 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUN CITY AND EAGLE BEND PUMP STATIONS AT A COST OF $170,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND WHEREAS, the City is recommending making improvements to the Sun City and Eagle Bend Pump Stations. WHEREAS, $170,000.00 will come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency 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 $170,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund to make improvements to the Sun City and Eagle Bend Pump Stations. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ David Montgomery, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 106 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2020, AND PROVIDING THE MANNER OF ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION THEREOF.___________________ SECTION 1: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the following millages be and the same are hereby levied on all taxable property located within the limits of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, for the year 2020: 1) 5.57 Mills for the payment of all necessary expenses for the operation of the affairs of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. Mill Key #5078001 2) 8.32 Mills for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Fire and Police Departments of the City of Bossier City. Mill Key #5078002  3) 5.98 Mills for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the Fire and Police Departments including salaries. Mill Key #5078004 4) 2.71 Mills for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the Fire and Police Departments including salaries. Mill Key #5078005 SECTION 2: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the tax assessment roll covering the foregoing millages is estimated by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor and the Bossier Parish Assessor for the year of 2020, and is hereby adopted and approved. SECTION 3: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the proper administrative officials be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll for the year 2020, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in a manner provided by law. SECTION 4: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ _______________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 107 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) FROM THE RIVERBOAT GAMING CAPITAL FUND TO HIRE ATAKAPA SERVICES, INC. TO CLEAN AND INSPECT PORTIONS OF BOSSIER CITY’S STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO. WHEREAS, Bossier City’s storm drainage system is aging and requires cleaning and inspection to restore drainage patterns and program proposed improvements; and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the riverboat gaming capital fund to hire Atakapa Services, Inc. to clean and inspect portions of Bossier City’s storm drainage system. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is authorized to execute the contract attached hereto with Atakapa Services, Inc. to clean and inspect portions of Bossier City’s storm drainage system. 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 this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: Mr. Darby (Virtual) ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 108 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) FROM THE RIVER BOAT GAMING CAPITAL FUND TO HIRE URBAN SYSTEMS INC., TO PREPARE A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION STUDY FOR NORTH BOSSIER CITY ALONG BENTON ROAD AND AIRLINE HIGHWAY AND FOR SOUTH BOSSIER CITY ALONG BARKSDALE BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO. WHEREAS, a traffic synchronization study needs to be performed for major roadways in Bossier City in an effort to alleviate congestion; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that one hundred fifty thousand ($150,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the River Boat Gaming Capita Fund to hire Urban Systems, Inc. to prepare a traffic synchronization study and work with the City and DOTD for implementation of recommendations;  BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is authorized to execute the contract attached hereto with Urban Systems, Inc. to prepare the traffic synchronization study. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – Agenda Item called - Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P20-25 Streetscape Improvements US 71 (Barksdale Blvd.) Bidder Total Bid Amount Earnest Contracting, LLC $2,299,425.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids and take under advisement Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called - Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P20-23 Melrose Extension Bidder Total Bid Amount Earnest Contracting, LLC $902,429.05 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids and take under advisement Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called - Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P20-24 East Texas/Industrial Driver Sewer Rehab Project Bidder Total Bid Amount Alt #1 Alt #2 Alt#3 David Lawler Construction $327,065.00 $317,310.00 $519,125.00 $67,025.00 Dixie Overland Construction $383,690.00 $539,463.00 $526,770.00 $94,442.00 Horseshoe Construction $315,711.50 $320,701.00 $283,685.00 $55,187.00 Pulley Construction, Inc. $401,180.00 $385,530.00 $442,352.00 $79,265.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Introduce the General Fund Budget for 2021. By: Mr. Williams Motion Combine the Agenda Items #4-22 – 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion introduce the 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to declare certain movable equipment owned by City of Bossier City as surplus to the City's need and provide for donation to the Turkey Creek Police Department in accordance with law. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty ($22,880.00) form the Plantation Drive Water Line Project to reimburse Dr. Jay Turner the funds expended to extend an existing 8" Water Main to the East side of his property with a Fire Hydrant. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to authorize the Mayor to execute an Act of Donation to accept a certain tract of land on Viking Drive owned by the Bossier Parish Police Jury. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to fund Gay Street Pump Bypass at a cost of $20,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance Chapter 6, Section 6-1, Number 22 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances to amend the description of the Festival Plaza Region to enlarge the area included. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance Chapter 6, Section 6-1, Number 22 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances to amend the description of Festival Plaza Region. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance approving the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and among the Red River Waterway District, the City of Bossier City and the City of Shreveport for the installation of a programmable led light system on the Texas Street Bridge and authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to execute the same. Seconded by Mr. Larkin Mr. Harvey and Mr. Williams questioned upkeep responsibility and whether 50% for the City of Bossier City’s commitment was a fair share. Mr. Hall explained project and funds. No further comment Motion carried with the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Conference call), Mr. Williams and Mr. Free Nays: Mr. Harvey Absent: Mr. Irwin Abstain: none By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to re-appropriate $171,900 from Ordinance 73 of 2020, the Police Building and Public Works Complex Lighting Projects to Ordinance 72 of 2020, the CenturyLink Center Lighting Project. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to conduct repairs to the Shed Road and Meadowview Drive Gravity Main at a cost of $459,000 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 76 Of 2020 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN. ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Section 6.09 of the Bossier City Charter requires adoption of a 5 year capital improvement projects program; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the attached five- year Capital Projects Plan for 2021-2025 with the deletion of the Airline Drive underpass is hereby adopted.  The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ David Montgomery, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Public Hearing concerning Bossier City’s 2021 Consolidated Plan and CDBG Action Plan for application for Community Development Block Grant Funds Mr. Montgomery opened the Public Hearing. Bob Brown, Community Development Department Head, outlined what this was for and process to the Council. Hearing no remarks from the Public, Mr. Montgomery closed the Public Hearing at 4:02 PM. RESOLUTION NO. 77 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING (ENTITLEMENT STATUS) UNDER AUTHORITY OF TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (42 U.S.C. 3535) (d) and (42 U.S.C. 5301) (et.seq.) 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 2021 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 possesses legal authority to apply for this grant, and all other related Housing Urban Development Programs to execute all proposed projects and whereas, this City is now established as an “Entitlement City”; 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 and with a motion by Mr. Don Williams and second by Mr. Timothy Larkin and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none David Montgomery, Jr., President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 78 OF 2020  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING A UTILITY WORKER FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES 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 Utility Worker is vacant due to resignation; 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. Timothy Larkin and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none ________________________________ David Montgomery Jr., Council President ________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve Report of Change Order 1st and Final for 2019 City Wide Concrete Repairs an increase of $33,681.33. Total of contract with increase $1,002,296.33. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve appointment of Kary Landry to Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Adjustments as an Alternate Term effective September 22, 2020 and will expires September 21, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Larkin Mr. Landry spoke to Council, stating he was looking forward to serving in this position. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 79 OF 2020 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE FOR 2020-2021 FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA  WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected and rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and WHEREAS, responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post these bridges under the authority of Bossier City in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Bossier Parish, and is delegated by Bossier Parish to Bossier City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing authority of Bossier City (herein referred to as the City), that the City in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD), to qualify for program participation for the period of 1 October, 2020, through 30 September, 2021: 1. The City has performed all interim inspections on all City owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the City have been structurally analyzed and rated by the City as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges, where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above, has been critically reviewed by the City. Load posting information has been updated by the City to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings. 3. All City owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closings are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the City prior to load posting. 4. All bridges owned or maintained by the City are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the City by the LA DOTD are noted. These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by Bossier Parish and Bossier City in the Off- System Bridge Replacement Programs. 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. Don Williams, and adopted on this 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve Report of Change Order No. 1 for the Eastbank Restrooms Project with an increase of $29,711.00 for a contract price with Change Order of $387,711.00, with an additional 29 days added to the Contract time. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:07 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: September 30, 2020 Bossier Press Tribune