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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 31, 2021 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, August 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Don Williams Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Don Williams., Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Jeff Free and Vince Maggio Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, City Attorney, Charles Jacobs and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about decorum during meeting and public participation in the meeting. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Minutes of the August 17, 2021, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to amend the agenda to include under New Business #14 – Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance 70 of 2021, which declared that an emergency did exist in the City of Bossier City which affected property, public health and safety due to settlement along Airline Drive near Murphy Street, allocating an additional $700,000 to come from Sewer Capital and Contingency Funds and authorizes the City to enter into a contract with Wicker Construction for the completion of the work; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (First and Final Reading) (Chandler) (This item is being requested to be added due to the further deterioration of the area) Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to remove New Business Item #12 at the request of the Mayor after candidate withdrew his resume. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda as amended Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 86 OF 2021  AN ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT WITH CIVIL DESIGN GROUP, LLC TO PROVIDE A TRAFFIC STUDY FOR A TURN LANE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION AT U.S. HIGHWAY 71 AND GOLDEN MEADOWS DRIVE. WHEREAS; Ordinance 124 of 2021 appropriated $100,000 for the completion of a turn lane study at the intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and Golden Meadows Drive; and WHEREAS; Civil Design Group, LLC proposes to perform the necessary survey, study and develop a preliminary budget for a fee of $22,625.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to use the funds appropriated by Ordinance 124 of 2021 to contract with Civil Design Group, LLC to provide traffic study for a left turn lane at the intersection at U.S. Highway 71 and Golden Meadows Drive. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 87 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT WITH NIXON ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PARKWAY DRIVE AND THE ELM GROVE DITCH. WHEREAS; an underground drainage pipe originating at the Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way near the old fire station on Parkway Drive and runs to the east; and WHEREAS; the referenced pipe has been the focus of DOTD and potentially causing DOTD drainage structures to hold water in the U.S. Highway 71 Right of Way; and WHEREAS; DOTD has requested that the City perform improvements to the drainage pipe to improve the drainage in this area and into the Elm Grove Ditch; and WHEREAS; solutions are needed to relieve this area; and WHEREAS; funds are needed for improving the referenced drainage pipe; and WHEREAS; Nixon Engineering Solutions proposes to design the necessary improvements described above for a fee of $9,300.00 which is available in the Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects fund.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $9,300.00 to come from the Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects fund to be used to contract with Nixon Engineering Solutions to provide design for the U.S. Highway 71 / Elm Grove Ditch Improvements. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 88 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT WITH RALEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR EXPANDING THE PARKING LOT AT THE BOSSIER CITY MUNICIPAL COMPLEX. WHEREAS; Ordinance 77 of 2021 appropriated $400,000 to cover expanding the parking lot at the Bossier City Municipal Complex; and WHEREAS; Raley and Associates, Inc proposes to perform survey and design the necessary improvements described above for a fee of $36,200.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to use the funds appropriated by Ordinance 77 of 2021 to contract with Raley and Associates, Inc to provide design for expanding the parking lot at the Bossier City Municipal Complex. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Adopt an Ordinance to contract with Raley and Associates, Inc. to provide design services for Phase 1 and 2 of the Bardot Lane and Montgomery Lane Drainage Rehabilitation Project. (Final Reading) (Chandler) Resident Douglas Ford asked if Lois Lane was included in this project. Ben Rauschenbach would speak with him after meeting to see what the needs are on Lois Lane. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 89 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT WITH RALEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR PHASE 1 AND 2 OF THE BARDOT LANE AND MONTGOMERY LANE DRAINAGE REHABILITATION PROJECT. WHEREAS; Ordinance 38 of 2021 appropriated $550,000 to cover construction cost for the Bardot Lane and Montgomery Lane Drainage Rehabilitation Project Phases 1 & 2; and WHEREAS; Raley and Associates, Inc proposes to perform survey and design the necessary improvements described above for a fee of $39,500.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to use the funds appropriated by Ordinance 38 of 2021 to contract with Raley and Associates, Inc to provide design for the Phase 1 & Phase 2 of the Bardot Lane and Montgomery Lane Drainage Rehabilitation Project. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 90 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT WITH NIXON ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE A DRAINAGE STUDY, PHASE IA CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAY DOCUMENTS FOR THE TINSLEY DITCH BASIN RELIEF PLAN. WHEREAS; Ordinance 68 of 2021 appropriated $135,000 for the cleaning the referenced ditch for immediate improvement to drainage in the area and to identify right of way for an appropriate maintenance easement to maintain the Tinsley Ditch; and WHEREAS; Nixon Engineering Solutions proposes to design the necessary improvements described above for a fee of $36,950.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to use the funds appropriated by Ordinance 68 of 2021 to contract with Nixon Engineering Solutions to provide design for the Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Plan. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith, and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 91 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE FINAL CHANGE ORDER FOR THE (CENTURY LINK ARENA) BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA – LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, WITH AN INCREASE OF $32,995.00 TO THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. WHEREAS; the lighting in the suites and the vanity fixtures need to be replaced with LED fixtures; and WHEREAS; troubleshooting and repair need to be made to the arena emergency lighting on the North side of the catwalk; and WHEREAS; new diming controls and wiring as needed are required for the suites; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve the report of final change order for the (Century Link Arena) Brookshire Grocery Arena- Lighting Improvements Project, with an increase of $32,995.00 to the contract amount; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President _____________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 92 Of 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMMEND ORDINANCE 49 OF 2021, FOR THE BOSSIER FIRE DEPARTMENT BURN BUILDING PROJECT, WITH AN INCREASE OF 86 DAYS TO THE CONTRACT. WHEREAS, Ordinance 49 of 2021 approved the report of reconciliation for the Bossier Fire Burn Building project, with a decrease of $160,000.00 in cost; and WHEREAS, there was a delay in the tank installation, increasing the time required for the project by eighty-six (86) days; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the, City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to adopt an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 49 of 2021, with an increase of eighty-six (86) days to the contract. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 93 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55 OF 2020 TO INCLUDE PLANT INSPECTION OF THE PRECAST/PRESTRESS PILES & STEEL FABRICATION OF BRIDGE GIRDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00 FOR THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY PORJECT WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 55 of 2020 appropriated $2,100,000.00 for Manchac Consulting Group, Inc to be appointed as the Manager of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project; and WHEREAS; services provided in this agreement did not include the required plant inspection of the precast/prestress piles & steel fabrication of bridge girders; and  WHEREAS; an increase in this scope of work in the amount of $400,000.00 will be appropriated from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project Fund for all fabrication inspection services; and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to amend the said agreement for an increase in price of $400,000.00 and to include inspection services for the precast/prestress piles & steel fabrication of bridge girders as described. The above and foregoing Report was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 94 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT WITH MANCHAC CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR THE SERVICES OF INTERIM CITY ENGINEER FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is in need of technical expertise regarding many ongoing projects; and WHEREAS, Manchac Consulting Group, Inc., has significant working knowledge of all major projects in the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, attached hereto as Exhibit “K” is “Amendment No. 5” to the P3 contract; and WHEREAS, Manchac Consulting Group, Inc., through its designated representative Benjamin C. Rauschenbach, P.E. shall serve as the interim head of the City’s Engineering Department together with all the duties and responsibilities as set forth in Chapter 9, Engineering Department of the City Charter; and  WHEREAS, the additional compensation for those services shall be $12,500 monthly beginning June 2021 through October 2021. 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 an amendment to the P3 contract with Manchac Consulting Group, Inc., as set forth in “Amendment No. 5” attached hereto as Exhibit “K” and Manchac Consulting Group, Inc., through its designated representative Benjamin C. Rauschenbach, P.E. shall serve as the interim head of the City’s Engineering Department together with all the duties and responsibilities as set forth in Chapter 9, Engineering Department of the City Charter. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that $12,500 is hereby transferred from the general fund to provide for the referenced service on a monthly basis beginning June 2021 through October 2021 and that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is authorized to execute any and all documents in conjunction therewith. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: Mr. Smith ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 95 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH GREENFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL MULTISTATE TRUST, LLC. WHEREAS; Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust, LLC and the City of Bossier City entered into an agreement dated February 1, 2017; and WHEREAS; Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust, LLC is in need of amending the above referenced agreement to better define the “Activities.”  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to execute the attached “Second Amendment to Access Agreement”. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 96 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR AND REINFORCE BRUSH ROTORS AT THE RED RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AT A COST OF $67,800.00 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AXIS CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. WHEREAS, an emergency exists that required the repair and reinforce of brush rotors at the Red River Waste Water Treatment Facility; and WHEREAS, additional reinforcement will be used to eliminate future brush rotor failures; and WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $67,800.00 to be appropriated 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 declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $67,800.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund for this declared emergency and authorizes the city to enter into a contract with Axis Construction for completion of work. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 97 OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AN SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR DRAINAGE LINE LOCATED AT 2101 NORMAND AVE. AT A COST OF $40,000.00 TO COME FROM SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HIGH-TECH CONCRETE REPAIR, LLC. FOR THE COMPLETION OF WORK. WHEREAS, an emergency to repair drainage line located at 2101 Normand Ave and; WHEREAS, the Public Works Department herby request $40,000.00 to be appropriated from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement 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 declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $40,000.00 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund, and authorize the City to enter into a contract with High-Tech Concrete Repair, LLC. for the completion of work for this declared emergency. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and second by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 98 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO INSTALL AN EMERGENCY SEWER BYPASS SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHADY GROVE BOULEVARD AND NORMAND STREET AT A COST OF $29,166.20 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND WHEREAS, an emergency existed to install an emergency sewer bypass system at the intersection of Shady Grove Blvd. and Normand St; and WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $29,166.20 to be appropriated 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 declare that an emergency existed and appropriates $29,166.20 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund for this declared emergency. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 99 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO MAKE SEWER AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS ON DOT, BIRDWELL & OKEEFE STREETS AT A COST OF $350,000.00 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAWLER CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. WHEREAS, an emergency exists to make needed sewer and drainage repairs on Dot, Birdwell and Okeefe streets; and WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $350,000.00 to be appropriated 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 declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $350,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund for this declared emergency and authorizes the city to enter into a contract with Lawler Construction for completion of work.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 100 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2142 AIRLINE DRIVE, SUITE 100, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Jaime M. Munoz, Taqueria La Michoacana of Bossier City, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption, at a restaurant located at 2142 Airline Drive, Suite 100, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on August 9, 2021; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at 2142 Airline Drive, Suite 100, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 31st day of August, 2021. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DON WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT ___________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-34-21 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 101 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 707 BARLSDALE BOULEVARD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Rodolfo Vargas, El Patio Eastbank, LLC, , has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption, at a restaurant located at 707 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on August 9, 2021; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at 707 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 31st day of August, 2021. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DON WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-38-21 The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 93 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF ONE AUTO MECHANIC II TO AUTO MECHANIC III AND REPLACING ONE AUTO MECHANIC II IN THE GARAGE. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of personnel; and  WHEREAS, the position of auto mechanic III is vacant due to a termination; and WHEREAS, the administration and department assures that current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration can proceed with hiring or promoting 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. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 94 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION TO FILL A VACANT OPERATOR I POSITION IN STREET SWEEPING AND GRASS CUTTING AND BACKFILL ANY VACANCY CREATED BY PROMOTION OR TRANSFER. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, An Operator I position is vacant in the Street Sweeping and Grass Cutting Division: and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded. NOW, THEREFORE, Public Works is hereby authorized to fill a vacant Operator I position and to backfill a vacancy created by transfer or promotion.  The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 95 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING HENRY CLAY BOHANAN, II FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a reappointment by incoming Mayor is required for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Henry Clay Bohanan, II is currently in the position and has all the required qualifications and experience necessary to be the Director of Parks and Recreation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the reappointment of Henry Clay Bohanan, II as Director of Parks and Recreation with no change to current salary is hereby confirmed. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: Mr. Smith ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 96 of 2021 A resolution indicating the intention of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana to proceed with the issuance of not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000) Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds (City of Bossier City, Louisiana Project), and otherwise providing with respect thereto as provided by Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; authorizing the appointment of professionals; authorizing an application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of La. R.S. 33:4548.1 through 33:4548.16, inclusive, is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Act (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "Authority") to encourage public infrastructure and public works of all types, and to assist political subdivisions in constructing public works and in financing the construction of public infrastructure and public works, including, but not limited to, public infrastructure and public works; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "City) is a participating political subdivision of the Authority in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and other constitutional and statutory authority, the Authority has heretofore issued its (i) Revenue Bonds (City of Bossier City, Louisiana Project), Series 2014 (the "Series 2014 Revenue Bonds"), of which $11,765,000 is outstanding, (ii) Revenue Refunding Bonds (City of Bossier City, Louisiana Project), Series 2015 (the "Series 2015 Revenue Refunding Bonds"), of which $72,490,000 is outstanding, (iii) Revenue Bonds (City of Bossier City, Louisiana Project), Series 2015 (the "Series 2015 Revenue Bonds"), of which $29,985,000 is outstanding, and (iv) Revenue Bonds (City of Bossier City, Louisiana Project), Series 2015A (the "Series 2015A Revenue Bonds"), of which $14,370,000 is outstanding; and WHEREAS, the Authority loaned the proceeds of (i) the Series 2014 Revenue Bonds to the City pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated as of September 1, 2014, (ii) the Series 2015 Revenue Refunding Bonds to the City pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated as of March 1, 2015, (iii) the Series 2015 Revenue Bonds to the City pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated as of June 1, 2015, and (iv) the Series 2015A Revenue Bonds to the City pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated as of October 1, 2015, each by and between the Authority and the City; and WHEREAS, in order to provide debt service savings, the City desires to proceed with the issuance of the Authority’s not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000) of Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds (City of Bossier City, Louisiana Project) (the "Bonds") for the purposes of refunding all or a portion of the (i) Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, consisting of those bonds maturing September 1, 2025 and thereafter, (ii) Series 2015 Revenue Refunding Bonds, consisting of those bonds maturing November 1, 2026 and thereafter, (iii) Series 2015 Revenue Bonds, consisting of those bonds maturing June 1, 2026 and thereafter, and (iv) Series 2015A Revenue Bonds, consisting of those bonds maturing November 1, 2026 and thereafter (such refunded maturities are collectively referred to herein as the "Refunded Bonds"), and (ii) paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "City"), that: SECTION 1. The City hereby requests the Authority to authorize and issue the Authority's Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds (City of Bossier City, Louisiana Project) (the "Bonds"), in an aggregate amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000) for the purpose of providing funds, the proceeds of which shall be loaned to the City to enable the City to refund all or a portion of the Refunded Bonds and to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series, on a taxable or tax-exempt basis, shall mature no later than November 1, 2040, and shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed five percent (5%) per annum. SECTION 2. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned by the Authority to the City pursuant to a Loan Agreement by and between the Authority and the City, such loan to be repaid solely from Lawfully Available Funds of the City, including funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges of any nature from any source whatsoever on deposit with or accruing from time to time to the City, provided that no such funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges shall be so included which have been or are in the future legally dedicated and required for other purposes by the electorate, by the terms of specific grants, by the terms of particular obligations issued or to be issued (to the extent pledged or budgeted to pay debt service on such other obligations) or by operation of law. SECTION 3. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of New Orleans, Louisiana, as Bond Counsel, is hereby employed to do and perform work of a traditional legal nature as bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of said Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds, shall counsel and advise this Governing Authority as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinions covering the legality of the issuance of the Bonds. The fee of Bond Counsel for each series of bonds shall be fixed at a sum not exceeding the fee allowed by the Attorney General’s fee guidelines for such bond counsel work in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds and based on the amount of said Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and this Governing Authority hereby agrees to and accepts the terms of, the engagement letter of Bond Counsel appended hereto. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and the Director of Finance is hereby empowered and directed to provide for payment of the work herein specified upon completion thereof and under the conditions herein enumerated without further approval of this Governing Authority. SECTION 4. The City hereby authorizes the Authority to retain Government Consultants, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana as municipal advisor ("MA"), and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Sisung Securities Corporation, New Orleans, Louisiana, as co-underwriter/placement agent (collectively, the "Underwriter"), with respect to the Bonds. The City hereby acknowledges that it is also represented by the MA and will rely upon the advice of the MA with respect to the Bonds. The fees to be paid the MA and Underwriter shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the Bonds when and if issued, and the amount thereof shall be subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed, in her discretion, to execute a contract with or otherwise acknowledge the engagement of the Underwriter or the MA. SECTION 5. By virtue of the Authority's application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission's (the "Commission") approval, the City hereby resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval is 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 (the "Policy"), as to the borrowing and other matters subject to the approval, including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap or other products or enhancements covered thereby. SECTION 6. The Mayor, Director of Finance, and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and to assist the Authority in carrying out its functions in connection with the financing, including obtaining the approval of the Louisiana State Bond Commission and all other approvals necessary in connection with such financing. SECTION 7. The provisions of this Resolution shall supersede any prior resolutions of this Governing Authority with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby to the extent they are inconsistent with the provisions hereof. SECTION 8. This Resolution shall become effective immediately. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 31st day of August, 2021 by the following vote: YEAS: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _______________________ ___ City Clerk President The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 97 of 2021 A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) aggregate principal amount of Taxable Public Improvement Sales Tax Refunding Bonds and not to exceed Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) aggregate principal amount of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said bonds; employing professionals in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer") is now levying and collecting a one percent (1%) sales and use tax (the "Tax"), under the authority of special elections held in the Issuer on September 24, 1963, and November 7, 1978; and WHEREAS, the Issuer has heretofore issued $15,000,000 of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series ST-2017, dated April 27, 2017 (the "Series 2017 Bonds"); and WHEREAS, in order to provide debt service savings, this City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority") desires to refund all or a portion of the callable maturities of the Series 2017 Bonds (such refunded maturities referred to herein as the "Refunded Bonds"), pursuant to the provisions of Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (the "Act"), through the issuance of refunding bonds; and  WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, and subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, the Issuer desires to accomplish the refunding through the issuance of not exceeding $15,000,000 of its Taxable Public Improvement Sales Tax Refunding Bonds (the "Refunding Bonds"), said Refunding Bonds to be payable solely from and secured by the revenues derived from the levy and collection of the Tax, after provision has been made for the payment therefrom of all of the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting the Tax (the "Net Revenues of the Tax"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, and subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, the Issuer desires to issue not exceeding $75,000,000 of its Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, acquiring, extending or improving any public works or capital improvements for the City, including any necessary sites, equipment and furnishings therefor, and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds, said Bonds to be payable solely from and secured by the Net Revenues of the Tax; and WHEREAS, after the issuance of the Bonds and Refunding Bonds, the Issuer will have no outstanding bonds or other obligations of any kind or nature payable from a pledge and dedication of the Net Revenues of the Tax, except its outstanding (i) Public Improvement Sales Tax Refunding Bonds, Series ST-2010, (ii) Public Improvement Sales Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, (iii) Public Improvement Sales Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Taxable), (iv) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series ST-2016, and (v) unrefunded portion of the Series 2017 Bonds (collectively, the "Outstanding Parity Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to make formal application to the State Bond Commission for approval of the issuance of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"), that: SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Refunding Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the issuance of not exceeding Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of Taxable Public Improvement Sales Tax Refunding Bonds of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Act, to be issued for the purpose of (i) refunding the Refunded Bonds, (ii) funding a reserve or paying the cost of a reserve fund surety, if required, and (iii) paying the costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds, said Refunding Bonds to be payable solely from and secured by, equally with the Outstanding Parity Bonds, the Net Revenues of the Tax. The Refunding Bonds may be issued in one or more series, on a taxable or tax-exempt basis, will be issued at an interest rate not exceeding 5% per annum, and shall mature not later than December 1, 2036. The Refunding Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by this Governing Authority.  SECTION 2. Preliminary Approval of Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the issuance of not exceeding Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Act, to be issued for the purpose of (i) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, extending or improving any public works or capital improvements for the City, including any necessary sites, equipment and furnishings therefor, (ii) funding a reserve or paying the cost of a reserve fund surety, if required, and (iii) paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds, said Bonds to be payable solely from and secured by, equally with the Outstanding Parity Bonds, the Net Revenues of the Tax. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series, on a taxable or tax-exempt basis, will be issued at an interest rate not exceeding 5% per annum, and shall mature not later than December 1, 2043. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by this Governing Authority. SECTION 3. State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval of the issuance and sale of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds and for consent and authority to proceed with the issuance and sale of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds as provided above, and Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with the foregoing on behalf of the Issuer. By virtue of applicant/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 4. Employment of Bond Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of New Orleans, Louisiana, as Bond Counsel, is hereby employed to do and perform work of a traditional legal nature as bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of said Bonds and Refunding Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds and Refunding Bonds, shall counsel and advise this Governing Authority as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinions covering the legality of the issuance of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds. The fee of Bond Counsel for each series of bonds shall be fixed at a sum not exceeding the fee allowed by the Attorney General’s fee guidelines for such bond counsel work in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds and based on the amount of said Bonds and Refunding Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds and Refunding Bonds. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and this Governing Authority hereby agrees to and accepts the terms of, the engagement letter of Bond Counsel appended hereto. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and the Director of Finance is hereby empowered and directed to provide for payment of the work herein specified upon completion thereof and under the conditions herein enumerated without further approval of this Governing Authority. SECTION 5. Appointment of Municipal Advisor. The Issuer hereby retains Government Consultants, Inc., to act as its Municipal Advisor ("MA") pursuant to the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Issuer hereby acknowledges that it is represented by the MA and will rely upon the advice of the MA with respect to the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds. The fee to be paid the MA shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds when and if issued, and the amount thereof shall be subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission. The Mayor and/or Director of Finance are hereby authorized and directed, to execute any contract the MA may require with respect to the engagement. SECTION 6. Appointment of Underwriting Syndicate/Co-Placement Agents. The Issuer hereby appoints and confirms an underwriting syndicate consisting of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Sisung Securities Corporation, New Orleans, Louisiana (collectively, the “Underwriters”), said underwriting syndicate to be led in connection with the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds by Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. Any compensation to the Underwriters is to be subsequently approved by the Governing Authority and to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds and contingent upon the issuance of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 31st day of August, 2021 by the following vote: YEAS: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _________________________ City Clerk President The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 98 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A LABORER I AND BACKFILLING ANY POSITION THIS MAY CREATE 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. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 102 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 70 OF 2021, WHICH DECLARED THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO SETTLEMENT ALONG AIRLINE DRIVE NEAR MURPHY STREET, ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL $700,000 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WICKER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, Subsurface settlement has been identified along Airline Drive near Murphy Street that is endangering the integrity of Airline Dr. which is affecting property, public health and safety and; WHEREAS, investigation efforts are complete and an outlined course of action has been established by Ardaman and Associates, Inc. in their August 26th, 2021 Report (113-21-84-2857) and; WHEREAS, the proposed course of action will include complete replacement of 360 feet of gravity sewer main along Airline Drive from 1321 Airline Drive to the intersection of Murphy Street using the construction methods outlined in the investigation effort preventing future settlement, service disruptions, and hazardous conditions due to the weak strata of soils discovered during the investigation and; WHEREAS, replacing the entire length of sewer main is expected to save the City in excess of $1,000,000 in anticipated emergency response and repairs and; WHEREAS, Wicker Construction has provided a proposal to perform the work for a cost of $834,600 and; WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request an additional $700,000.00 to be appropriated 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 declare that an emergency exists and appropriates an additional $700,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund for this declared emergency and authorizes the city to enter into a contract with Wicker Construction for completion of the required work and providing for other matters in connection therewith. 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. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 31st, day of August, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Mayor Chandler asked everyone to continue to pray for Tracey Ponder and her doctors. Council waived to Christi, Mr. Maggio’s friend that’s battling illness and watching at home. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:25 PM by Mr. Williams Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: September 8, 2021 Bossier Press Tribune