NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 3/5/2021 12:00 PM
Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. The combined meeting will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
______ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE/CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING January 26, 2021 February 9, 2021 February 19, 2021-sm February 23, 2021
5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS
A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
D. REPORTS: Property Standards Report (Resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (Resolution 114 of 2009) Surety Bond Forfeitures Report (Resolution 238 of 2010) Master Plan Committee Report (Resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (Resolution 183 of 2017)
6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA)
C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Memorial Library Board - Josephine Wade
8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING
RES 11 Encouraging the City to utilize zero-based budgeting in preparation of the 2022 budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res zero based budgeting final.pdf
RES 23 To dedicate the 800 block of Pine Tree Drive in honor of Donald R. Rusley for his commitment and contributions to his community and the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (G/Bowman)
Documents:
drusley.pdf
RES 24 Celebrating the life of Ms. Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1900 block of Northside Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
emerlyon mosby.pdf
RES 25 Celebrating the life of Ms. Geneva Moore and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1800 block of Murphy Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
moore.pdf
RES 26 To recognize and thank Dr. G. E. Ghali, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport for his leadership, commitment and contributions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (F/Green)
Documents:
chancellor g. e. ghali.pdf
RES 27 Commending Sarah and Preston Lowder, owners of Lowder Baking Company, for their commitment to improving their community and for being civic leaders in the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res lowder.pdf
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
RES 28 Approving inferno manufacturing, located at 115 Ricou Street, Shreveport, LA. 71107, for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
inferno itep legislation.pdf inferno exhibit a.pdf inferno manufacturing 20180099 application.pdf ite notice of board approval letter - city.pdf
RES 29 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Documents:
res precision cartographics.pdf contract precision cartographics edit.pdf
RES 30 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire required by the Legislative Auditor's Office of the State of Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
audit resolution doc - 2020 audit 2.pdf
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
ORD 27 Amending the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto (SporTran)
Documents:
sportran budget 2021 ordinance_2.1.21.pdf
ORD 32 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
human resources general fund ordinance.pdf
ORD 33 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
general fund budget amendment - hr.pdf
ORD 34 To implement a reduced municipal penalty for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
simple possession fact sheet and ordinance - final.pdf
D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)
ORD 2 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance-undercoverbossdonation.pdf
ORD 17 To amend various articles and sections in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Development Code and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
01 ord_fact sheet.pdf 02 ord_exhibit a_mpc memo.pdf 03 ord_exhibit b_use matrix.pdf 04 ord_exhibit c_mpc staff report 20-118-c.pdf
ORD 28 Authorizing the Mayor, to sell, to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One, a Political Subdivision of the State, surplus City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance 2.pdf appraisal on 2890 southland park drive v2.pdf
ORD 31 Amending the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
airport capital projects amendment.pdf
10. TABLED LEGISLATION
A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
ORD 104 Amending Chapter 78, Article II, Division 3 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances relative to poles and wires and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (C/Nickelson) (Tabled on October 27, 2020)
Documents:
ord chap 78 poles and wires.pdf
11. APPEALS
A. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE
C. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE
D. OTHER APPEALS
SOB APPEALS: NONE
TAXI APPEALS: NONE
12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
13. CLERK'S REPORT: NONE
14. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
B. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Larkin Development at Railsback LLC vs. City Of Shreveport Docket No. 599,394-C 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Charlie Caldwell Jr, et al vs. City of Shreveport Docket No. 621,853-B 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
16. ADJOURNMENT
______James Flurry, Chairman
______Danielle A. Farr-Ewing, Clerk of Council NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 3/5/2021 12:00 PM
Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. The combined meeting will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
______ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE/CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING January 26, 2021 February 9, 2021 February 19, 2021-sm February 23, 2021
5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS
A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
D. REPORTS: Property Standards Report (Resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (Resolution 114 of 2009) Surety Bond Forfeitures Report (Resolution 238 of 2010) Master Plan Committee Report (Resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (Resolution 183 of 2017)
6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA)
C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Memorial Library Board - Josephine Wade
8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING
RES 11 Encouraging the City to utilize zero-based budgeting in preparation of the 2022 budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res zero based budgeting final.pdf
RES 23 To dedicate the 800 block of Pine Tree Drive in honor of Donald R. Rusley for his commitment and contributions to his community and the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (G/Bowman)
Documents:
drusley.pdf
RES 24 Celebrating the life of Ms. Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1900 block of Northside Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
emerlyon mosby.pdf
RES 25 Celebrating the life of Ms. Geneva Moore and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1800 block of Murphy Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
moore.pdf
RES 26 To recognize and thank Dr. G. E. Ghali, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport for his leadership, commitment and contributions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (F/Green)
Documents:
chancellor g. e. ghali.pdf
RES 27 Commending Sarah and Preston Lowder, owners of Lowder Baking Company, for their commitment to improving their community and for being civic leaders in the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res lowder.pdf
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
RES 28 Approving inferno manufacturing, located at 115 Ricou Street, Shreveport, LA. 71107, for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
inferno itep legislation.pdf inferno exhibit a.pdf inferno manufacturing 20180099 application.pdf ite notice of board approval letter - city.pdf
RES 29 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Documents:
res precision cartographics.pdf contract precision cartographics edit.pdf
RES 30 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire required by the Legislative Auditor's Office of the State of Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
audit resolution doc - 2020 audit 2.pdf
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
ORD 27 Amending the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto (SporTran)
Documents:
sportran budget 2021 ordinance_2.1.21.pdf
ORD 32 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
human resources general fund ordinance.pdf
ORD 33 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
general fund budget amendment - hr.pdf
ORD 34 To implement a reduced municipal penalty for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
simple possession fact sheet and ordinance - final.pdf
D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)
ORD 2 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance-undercoverbossdonation.pdf
ORD 17 To amend various articles and sections in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Development Code and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
01 ord_fact sheet.pdf 02 ord_exhibit a_mpc memo.pdf 03 ord_exhibit b_use matrix.pdf 04 ord_exhibit c_mpc staff report 20-118-c.pdf
ORD 28 Authorizing the Mayor, to sell, to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One, a Political Subdivision of the State, surplus City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance 2.pdf appraisal on 2890 southland park drive v2.pdf
ORD 31 Amending the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
airport capital projects amendment.pdf
10. TABLED LEGISLATION
A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
ORD 104 Amending Chapter 78, Article II, Division 3 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances relative to poles and wires and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (C/Nickelson) (Tabled on October 27, 2020)
Documents:
ord chap 78 poles and wires.pdf
11. APPEALS
A. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE
C. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE
D. OTHER APPEALS
SOB APPEALS: NONE
TAXI APPEALS: NONE
12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
13. CLERK'S REPORT: NONE
14. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
B. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Larkin Development at Railsback LLC vs. City Of Shreveport Docket No. 599,394-C 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Charlie Caldwell Jr, et al vs. City of Shreveport Docket No. 621,853-B 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
16. ADJOURNMENT
______James Flurry, Chairman
______Danielle A. Farr-Ewing, Clerk of Council NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 3/5/2021 12:00 PM
Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. The combined meeting will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
______ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE/CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING January 26, 2021 February 9, 2021 February 19, 2021-sm February 23, 2021
5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS
A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
D. REPORTS: Property Standards Report (Resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (Resolution 114 of 2009) Surety Bond Forfeitures Report (Resolution 238 of 2010) Master Plan Committee Report (Resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (Resolution 183 of 2017)
6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA)
C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Memorial Library Board - Josephine Wade
8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING
RES 11 Encouraging the City to utilize zero-based budgeting in preparation of the 2022 budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res zero based budgeting final.pdf
RES 23 To dedicate the 800 block of Pine Tree Drive in honor of Donald R. Rusley for his commitment and contributions to his community and the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (G/Bowman)
Documents:
drusley.pdf
RES 24 Celebrating the life of Ms. Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1900 block of Northside Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
emerlyon mosby.pdf
RES 25 Celebrating the life of Ms. Geneva Moore and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1800 block of Murphy Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
moore.pdf
RES 26 To recognize and thank Dr. G. E. Ghali, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport for his leadership, commitment and contributions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (F/Green)
Documents:
chancellor g. e. ghali.pdf
RES 27 Commending Sarah and Preston Lowder, owners of Lowder Baking Company, for their commitment to improving their community and for being civic leaders in the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res lowder.pdf
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
RES 28 Approving inferno manufacturing, located at 115 Ricou Street, Shreveport, LA. 71107, for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
inferno itep legislation.pdf inferno exhibit a.pdf inferno manufacturing 20180099 application.pdf ite notice of board approval letter - city.pdf
RES 29 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Documents:
res precision cartographics.pdf contract precision cartographics edit.pdf
RES 30 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire required by the Legislative Auditor's Office of the State of Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
audit resolution doc - 2020 audit 2.pdf
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
ORD 27 Amending the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto (SporTran)
Documents:
sportran budget 2021 ordinance_2.1.21.pdf
ORD 32 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
human resources general fund ordinance.pdf
ORD 33 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
general fund budget amendment - hr.pdf
ORD 34 To implement a reduced municipal penalty for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
simple possession fact sheet and ordinance - final.pdf
D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)
ORD 2 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance-undercoverbossdonation.pdf
ORD 17 To amend various articles and sections in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Development Code and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
01 ord_fact sheet.pdf 02 ord_exhibit a_mpc memo.pdf 03 ord_exhibit b_use matrix.pdf 04 ord_exhibit c_mpc staff report 20-118-c.pdf
ORD 28 Authorizing the Mayor, to sell, to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One, a Political Subdivision of the State, surplus City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance 2.pdf appraisal on 2890 southland park drive v2.pdf
ORD 31 Amending the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
airport capital projects amendment.pdf
10. TABLED LEGISLATION
A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
ORD 104 Amending Chapter 78, Article II, Division 3 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances relative to poles and wires and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (C/Nickelson) (Tabled on October 27, 2020)
Documents:
ord chap 78 poles and wires.pdf
11. APPEALS
A. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE
C. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE
D. OTHER APPEALS
SOB APPEALS: NONE
TAXI APPEALS: NONE
12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
13. CLERK'S REPORT: NONE
14. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
B. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Larkin Development at Railsback LLC vs. City Of Shreveport Docket No. 599,394-C 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Charlie Caldwell Jr, et al vs. City of Shreveport Docket No. 621,853-B 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
16. ADJOURNMENT
______James Flurry, Chairman
______Danielle A. Farr-Ewing, Clerk of Council NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 3/5/2021 12:00 PM
Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. The combined meeting will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
______ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE/CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING January 26, 2021 February 9, 2021 February 19, 2021-sm February 23, 2021
5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS
A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
D. REPORTS: Property Standards Report (Resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (Resolution 114 of 2009) Surety Bond Forfeitures Report (Resolution 238 of 2010) Master Plan Committee Report (Resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (Resolution 183 of 2017)
6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA)
C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Memorial Library Board - Josephine Wade
8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING
RES 11 Encouraging the City to utilize zero-based budgeting in preparation of the 2022 budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res zero based budgeting final.pdf
RES 23 To dedicate the 800 block of Pine Tree Drive in honor of Donald R. Rusley for his commitment and contributions to his community and the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (G/Bowman)
Documents:
drusley.pdf
RES 24 Celebrating the life of Ms. Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1900 block of Northside Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
emerlyon mosby.pdf
RES 25 Celebrating the life of Ms. Geneva Moore and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1800 block of Murphy Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
moore.pdf
RES 26 To recognize and thank Dr. G. E. Ghali, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport for his leadership, commitment and contributions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (F/Green)
Documents:
chancellor g. e. ghali.pdf
RES 27 Commending Sarah and Preston Lowder, owners of Lowder Baking Company, for their commitment to improving their community and for being civic leaders in the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res lowder.pdf
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
RES 28 Approving inferno manufacturing, located at 115 Ricou Street, Shreveport, LA. 71107, for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
inferno itep legislation.pdf inferno exhibit a.pdf inferno manufacturing 20180099 application.pdf ite notice of board approval letter - city.pdf
RES 29 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Documents:
res precision cartographics.pdf contract precision cartographics edit.pdf
RES 30 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire required by the Legislative Auditor's Office of the State of Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
audit resolution doc - 2020 audit 2.pdf
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
ORD 27 Amending the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto (SporTran)
Documents:
sportran budget 2021 ordinance_2.1.21.pdf
ORD 32 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
human resources general fund ordinance.pdf
ORD 33 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
general fund budget amendment - hr.pdf
ORD 34 To implement a reduced municipal penalty for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
simple possession fact sheet and ordinance - final.pdf
D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)
ORD 2 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance-undercoverbossdonation.pdf
ORD 17 To amend various articles and sections in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Development Code and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
01 ord_fact sheet.pdf 02 ord_exhibit a_mpc memo.pdf 03 ord_exhibit b_use matrix.pdf 04 ord_exhibit c_mpc staff report 20-118-c.pdf
ORD 28 Authorizing the Mayor, to sell, to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One, a Political Subdivision of the State, surplus City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance 2.pdf appraisal on 2890 southland park drive v2.pdf
ORD 31 Amending the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
airport capital projects amendment.pdf
10. TABLED LEGISLATION
A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
ORD 104 Amending Chapter 78, Article II, Division 3 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances relative to poles and wires and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (C/Nickelson) (Tabled on October 27, 2020)
Documents:
ord chap 78 poles and wires.pdf
11. APPEALS
A. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE
C. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE
D. OTHER APPEALS
SOB APPEALS: NONE
TAXI APPEALS: NONE
12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
13. CLERK'S REPORT: NONE
14. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
B. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Larkin Development at Railsback LLC vs. City Of Shreveport Docket No. 599,394-C 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Charlie Caldwell Jr, et al vs. City of Shreveport Docket No. 621,853-B 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
16. ADJOURNMENT
______James Flurry, Chairman
______Danielle A. Farr-Ewing, Clerk of Council NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice Posted: 3/5/2021 12:00 PM
Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. The combined meeting will be held in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).
______ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE/CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING January 26, 2021 February 9, 2021 February 19, 2021-sm February 23, 2021
5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS
A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES
C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
D. REPORTS: Property Standards Report (Resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (Resolution 114 of 2009) Surety Bond Forfeitures Report (Resolution 238 of 2010) Master Plan Committee Report (Resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (Resolution 183 of 2017)
6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA)
C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Memorial Library Board - Josephine Wade
8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
ORDINANCES: NONE
9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION
A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING
RES 11 Encouraging the City to utilize zero-based budgeting in preparation of the 2022 budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res zero based budgeting final.pdf
RES 23 To dedicate the 800 block of Pine Tree Drive in honor of Donald R. Rusley for his commitment and contributions to his community and the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (G/Bowman)
Documents:
drusley.pdf
RES 24 Celebrating the life of Ms. Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1900 block of Northside Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
emerlyon mosby.pdf
RES 25 Celebrating the life of Ms. Geneva Moore and authorizing the mayor to dedicate the 1800 block of Murphy Street in her honor, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (A/Taylor)
Documents:
moore.pdf
RES 26 To recognize and thank Dr. G. E. Ghali, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport for his leadership, commitment and contributions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (F/Green)
Documents:
chancellor g. e. ghali.pdf
RES 27 Commending Sarah and Preston Lowder, owners of Lowder Baking Company, for their commitment to improving their community and for being civic leaders in the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Nickelson)
Documents:
res lowder.pdf
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
RES 28 Approving inferno manufacturing, located at 115 Ricou Street, Shreveport, LA. 71107, for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
inferno itep legislation.pdf inferno exhibit a.pdf inferno manufacturing 20180099 application.pdf ite notice of board approval letter - city.pdf
RES 29 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Documents:
res precision cartographics.pdf contract precision cartographics edit.pdf
RES 30 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire required by the Legislative Auditor's Office of the State of Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
audit resolution doc - 2020 audit 2.pdf
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO MARCH 23, 2021)
ORD 27 Amending the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto (SporTran)
Documents:
sportran budget 2021 ordinance_2.1.21.pdf
ORD 32 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
human resources general fund ordinance.pdf
ORD 33 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
general fund budget amendment - hr.pdf
ORD 34 To implement a reduced municipal penalty for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
simple possession fact sheet and ordinance - final.pdf
D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)
ORD 2 Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance-undercoverbossdonation.pdf
ORD 17 To amend various articles and sections in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Development Code and to otherwise provide with respect thereto
Documents:
01 ord_fact sheet.pdf 02 ord_exhibit a_mpc memo.pdf 03 ord_exhibit b_use matrix.pdf 04 ord_exhibit c_mpc staff report 20-118-c.pdf
ORD 28 Authorizing the Mayor, to sell, to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One, a Political Subdivision of the State, surplus City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
fact sheet and ordinance 2.pdf appraisal on 2890 southland park drive v2.pdf
ORD 31 Amending the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Documents:
airport capital projects amendment.pdf
10. TABLED LEGISLATION
A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
ORD 104 Amending Chapter 78, Article II, Division 3 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances relative to poles and wires and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (C/Nickelson) (Tabled on October 27, 2020)
Documents:
ord chap 78 poles and wires.pdf
11. APPEALS
A. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE
C. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE
D. OTHER APPEALS
SOB APPEALS: NONE
TAXI APPEALS: NONE
12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
13. CLERK'S REPORT: NONE
14. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
B. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Larkin Development at Railsback LLC vs. City Of Shreveport Docket No. 599,394-C 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Charlie Caldwell Jr, et al vs. City of Shreveport Docket No. 621,853-B 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
16. ADJOURNMENT
______James Flurry, Chairman
______Danielle A. Farr-Ewing, Clerk of Council Resolution No. _____ of 2021
FACT SHEET CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT A resolution encouraging the City to utilize zero- January 26, 2021 NA based budgeting in preparation of the 2022 budget, COUNCIL DISTRICT and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. City-wide SPONSOR Councilman John Nickelson
PURPOSE To encourage the utilization of zero-based budgeting in preparing the 2022 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City currently utilizes incremental budgeting, where last year’s budget is the starting point. Zero-based budgeting is a budgeting process that requires building a budget from the ground up starting from zero. All expenses must be justified for each new budget cycle. According to Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), zero-based budgeting promises to move an organization away from incremental budgeting. Instead, the starting point becomes zero, with the implication that past patterns of spending are no longer taken as a guarantee. Zero-based budgeting is a repeatable process to build a sustainable culture of cost management.
Research performed by GFOA found that when zero-based budgeting is utilized, managers are more cost conscious, and more in-depth discussions occur between budget authorities and departments about how money is spent. Further, budget discussions focus on more than just incremental changes in spending. Instead, the entire budget is considered from a fresh perspective each year. In addition, budget authorities can increase their knowledge concerning the inputs that underlie a department’s budget through zero-based budgeting. This knowledge can be used to create more exact budget-to-actual variance analysis and control. When looking at cutbacks the detailed discussion of inputs in zero-based budgeting helps make clear what cutbacks will have service implications, compared to using more general, across-the-board cuts.
TIMETABLE ATTACHMENT(S) Introduction: January 26, 2020 Final Passage: January 26, 2020
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS None
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS NA NA ALTERNATIVES (1) Adopt the resolution as submitted, or (2) Amend the resolution, or (3) Reject the resolution.
RECOMMENDATION Councilman John Nickelson recommends adoption of this Resolution.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Danielle A. Farr Ewing
Clerk of Council
RESOLUTION NO. OF 2021
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE CITY TO UTILIZE ZERO-BASED BUDGETING IN PREPARATION OF THE 2022 BUDGET, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY COUNCILMEMBER: JOHN NICKELSON
WHEREAS, zero-based budgeting is a repeatable process to build a sustainable culture of cost management; and
WHEREAS, zero-based budgeting moves an organization away from incremental budgeting, where last year’s budget is the starting point, and instead the starting point becomes zero, with the implication that past patterns of spending are no longer taken as a guarantee; and
WHEREAS, according to research performed by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) zero-based budgeting rationalizes budget cuts, users of zero-based budgeting tend to have high confidence in their cutback decisions and often are able to avoid across the-board cuts; and
WHEREAS, GFOA research found that zero-based budgeting makes the trade-offs between inputs and outputs more transparent; and
WHEREAS, the detail provided by zero-based budgeting helps central authorities understand department budget requests more precisely and allows authorities to make more fine-grained distinctions on what to fund and not fund according to GFOA research; and
WHEREAS, GFOA research also found that zero-based budgeting is effective for re-allocating resources within departments; and
WHEREAS, zero-based budgeting does not preclude use of other budget-balancing techniques.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Administration is hereby encouraged to utilize zero- based budgeting in preparation of the 2022 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or application of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared servable; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
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RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 2021
A RESOLUTION TO DEDICATE THE 800 BLOCK OF PINE TREE DRIVE IN HONOR OF DONALD R. RUSLEY FOR HIS COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY: COUNCILMAN JERRY BOWMAN, JR.
WHEREAS, Donald R. Rusley, an activist, businessman, and owner of Don’s Hobby Shop, where he mastered his craft of barbering, was a leading figure in the community who always put God first; and
WHEREAS, Donald R. Rusley gave haircuts to underserved boys and men in the community and provided barber apprenticeships to young aspiring men that wanted to become a barber; and
WHEREAS, Donald R. Rusley would visit local nursing homes to volunteer his time wherever needed and provided mentorship to citizens to combat poverty in the Cedar Grove and adjoining neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Donald R. Rusley spear-headed a partnership with Shreveport Green to address blight and litter. He started a neighborhood cleanup program, “Yard of the Month”, in the area where he lived, which landed him a heartfelt recognition from his neighbors and a well- deserved “Good Neighbor” award from the City of Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, Donald R. Rusley purchased many of the abandoned homes in his neighborhood and remodeled them to give citizens a self-pride in the homes in which they lived; and
WHEREAS, Donald R. Rusley spent many years with the love of his life, Betty. He would affectionately say his greatest milestone was becoming a father and a grandfather, and teaching them the value of good work ethics as well as building relationships.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor on behalf of the City is authorized to dedicate the 800 block of Pine Tree Drive in honor of Donald R. Rusley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Resolution No. 156 of 2019, the dedication marker should be approximately 9 inches tall and 42 inches wide and should be placed on an existing standard or street sign if the placement is authorized by Traffic Engineering.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals with one original presented to Donald R. Rusley’s family and the other resolution filed in perpetuity in the office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office RESOLUTION NO. 24 OF 2021
A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MS. EMERLYON ADA ALEX SCOTT JACKSON MOSBY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DEDICATE THE 1900 BLOCK OF NORTHSIDE STREET IN HER HONOR, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY: COUNCILWOMAN TABATHA TAYLOR
WHEREAS, Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby was born on May 14, 1928. Her early education started at the Canaan Land School and in 1945, she graduated from Central Colored High School in Shreveport, LA; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mosby attended Grambling College and graduated in 1949. She began her teaching career at Mt. Pleasant School and transferred to Northside Elementary School in 1955 during its opening year; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mosby taught in the Caddo Parish School District for 30 years from October 1, 1949 until her retirement on May 3, 1979; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mosby continued teaching and mentoring children by establishing a day care center in the Cooper Road area; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mosby dedicated many years to the Cooper Road community through community service and by establishing voter registration drives and registering more voters in the Shreveport area than any other citizen during the 1970’s subsequently winning the bet she made with another citizen from South Louisiana, who later appeared in Shreveport to honor her accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mosby was very instrumental in securing signatures for the annexation of the Cooper Road area into the City of Shreveport thereby, increasing the city’s size by more than 20,000 individuals and adding greatly to its ability to secure more funding for the city.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the City of Shreveport joins the Mosby family in celebrating the life Ms. Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby and authorizes the Mayor to dedicate the 1900 block of Northside Street in her honor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Resolution No. 156 of 2019, the dedication marker should be approximately 9 inches tall and 42 inches wide and should be placed on an existing standard or street sign if the placement is authorized by the Traffic Engineering.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals with one original presented to Ms. Emerlyon Ada Alex Scott Jackson Mosby and the other resolution filed in perpetuity in the office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 2021
A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MS. GENEVA MOORE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DEDICATE THE 1800 BLOCK OF MURPHY STREET IN HER HONOR, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY: COUNCILWOMAN TABATHA TAYLOR
WHEREAS, Geneva Moore was born in Newellton, Louisiana in Tensas Parish on August 15, 1915, to the late Ezekiel Moore, Sr., and the late Henrietta Needham Moore and has been a resident of this community since 1930; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Moore graduated and received her high school diploma from Central Colored High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and her master’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Moore received her religious education from Mt. Canaan Baptist Church and Lakeside Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Amos Terrell; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Moore worked as a teacher in the Caddo Parish School District for thirty-one (31) years, retiring from teaching in May 1972; and
WHEREAS, during Ms. Moore’s long and productive lifetime, she has demonstrated, in countless ways, her dedication to the welfare of others and has earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life and all ages. She has been active in civic, national and local organizations, including the 13th District Missionary Baptist Association, National Baptist State Convention, National Council of Negro Women, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Beta Alpha Chapter 100 Women, National Association of University Women, Allendale YWCA, and numerous others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Moore has lived during the most eventful century of this world’s history; and in her quiet way has been a force for good and a stabilizing influence on those around, including visiting and ministering to the sick and elderly in nursing homes and hospitals and tutoring young people during these turbulent years.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the City of Shreveport joins the Moore family in celebrating the life of Ms. Geneva Moore and authorizes the Mayor to dedicate the 1800 block of Murphy Street in her honor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Resolution No. 156 of 2019, the dedication marker should be approximately 9 inches tall and 42 inches wide and should be placed on an existing standard or street sign if the placement is authorized by the Traffic Engineering.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals with one original presented to Ms. Geneva Moore and the other resolution filed in perpetuity in the office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office RESOLUTION NO. 26 OF 2021
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK DR. G. E. GHALI, CHANCELLOR OF LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT FOR HIS LEADERSHIP, COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY: COUNCILMAN JAMES E. GREEN
WHEREAS, LSU Health Shreveport, the only academic health science center in north and central Louisiana, has made tremendous contributions at the local, state, national and international level in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, under the decisive and forward-thinking leadership of Chancellor G. E. Ghali, DD, MD, FACS, FRCS (Ed), LSU Health Shreveport became a recognized leader in COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccine delivery and sequencing; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ghali supported the creation of the Emerging Viral Threat Lab early in the pandemic allowing all areas of the north Louisiana community to have access to prompt, highly reliable, safe and consistent COVID-19 testing; and
WHEREAS, the Emerging Viral Threat Lab provided one of every four COVID-19 tests in north Louisiana an processed over 250,000 test samples and has been recognized by the LSU Board of Supervisors and the Louisiana Board of Regents as a Center of Excellence for Emerging Viral Threats and will be expanding to a new facility destined to further cement LSU Health Shreveport as a national leader in the testing, treatment and sequencing of current and future viral threats; and
WHEREAS, with the support of Dr. Ghali, the LSU Health Strike Testing Team, provided strategic testing to first responders, medically underserved citizens and our most vulnerable populations in assisted living and nursing home facilities; and
WHEREAS, the LSUHS Strike Testing Team and Emerging Viral Threat Lab personnel, have been recognized for their efforts resulting in one of the lowest COVID-19 positivity rates in the nation and in the nine parishes in Region 7 (45 congregate living facilities) with a four-month average of 2% and a current positivity rate of less than a quarter of a percent; and
WHEREAS, due to the personal efforts of Dr. Ghali, LSU Health Shreveport administered the first convalescent plasma therapy in Louisiana and was among the first in the nation early in the pandemic, saving numerous lives; and
WHEREAS, through the support of Dr. Ghali and the expertise of LSU Health Shreveport faculty, both clinical and research, local citizens have access to numerous cutting-edge therapeutics through clinical trials. These trials include convalescent plasma and inhaled nitric oxide, where again, LSU Health Shreveport was the first in Louisiana to offer and second in the United States; and
WHEREAS, LSU Health Shreveport contributed directly to the international vaccine response through licensing of a LSU Health Shreveport technology, S-ARCA and B-ARCA, to BioNTech, the German biotech company partnered with Pfizer. This revolutionary vaccine is the first mRNA vaccine in worldwide history to prevent an infectious disease; and WHEREAS, LSU Health Shreveport serves as the only clinical trial site north of Baton Rouge for the Pfizer vaccine trial, which met every single benchmark of the trial; and
WHEREAS, with the unwavering support of Dr. Ghali, LSU Health Shreveport pivoted their successful COVID-19 Strike Testing Team to the COVID-19 Strike Vaccine Team creating the first mass vaccination site in Louisiana allowing eligible citizens to receive the vaccine in record time; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ghali recognized that many in our City do not have access to a computer or smart phone prohibiting their ability to pre-register to receive the vaccine so he opened vaccination sites to all eligible citizens without requiring pre-registration; and
WHEREAS, the success of the LSU Health Shreveport mass vaccine clinic was recognized by other medical facilities in the City resulting in their donation of vaccine allowing for continued availability of the vaccine; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognized the successful community vaccine clinic led by LSU Health Shreveport inviting Dr. Ghali to be one of four speakers to educate others throughout the United States on how collaboration within a city can result in the efficient distribution of the vaccine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ghali, unlike many other academic medical center leaders in the United States, wisely financially supported sequencing of the COVID-19 virus resulting in LSU Health Shreveport becoming the leading contributor in Louisiana and among the leaders in the south in sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. This sequencing led to the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant which is currently under peer review to determine whether or not it is a more contagious strain of the virus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Shreveport City Council joins the LSU Health Shreveport community in recognizing Dr. G.E. Ghali, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport for his extraordinary leadership which has favorably positioned our community in the fight against COVID-19.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office Resolution No. 27 of 2021
FACT SHEET CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT A Resolution commending Sarah and Preston February 3, 2021 Lowder, owners of Lowder Baking Company, for their commitment to improving their COUNCIL DISTRICT community and for being civic leaders in the “C” City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide SPONSOR with respect thereto.
PURPOSE To express the City’s appreciation for the efforts put forward by Sarah and Preston Lowder.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION,
In late 2020, the Lowders reached out to the City of Shreveport about a community project that they and their hard-working employees could participate in and hopefully change the landscape of the City. Their action both improved their neighborhood and was a catalyst for further community involvement and improvements.
TIMETABLE ATTACHMENTS Introduction/Final Passage: March 9, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS
ALTERNATIVES (1) Adopt the resolution as submitted, or (2) Amend the resolution, or (3) Reject the resolution.
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY:
RESOLUTION NO. 27 OF 2021
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING SARAH AND PRESTON LOWDER, OWNERS OF LOWDER BAKING COMPANY, FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THEIR COMMUNITY AND FOR BEING CIVIC LEADERS IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY COUNCILMEMBER: JOHN NICKELSON
WHEREAS, Sarah and Preston Lowder, owners of Lowder Baking Company, are committed civic leaders and conscientious business owners in the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, their business, located at 4019 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105, has served as a catalyst for redevelopment and employs dedicated, community-oriented employees; and WHEREAS, Sarah and Preston Lowder reached out to the City desiring to complete a community project by improving the Bayou Pierre Bridge at the intersection of Monrovia and Ockley; and WHEREAS in partnership with the City, the Lowders and their hard-working, community-oriented employees have totally transformed the Bayou Pierre Bridge by scraping, wire brushing, and painting the entire bridge span; and WHEREAS, when other members of the community saw the work progressing, they joined in on the project, which created camaraderie and community pride amongst members of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, this spirited project and the Lowders’ example of civic leadership led to other members of the community donating their time, talents, and treasures to improving the Bayou Pierre Bridge; and WHEREAS, these community partners have power washed, installed Christmas lighting, and decorated for Mardi Gras on the Bayou Pierre Bridge; and WHEREAS, the Lowders, Lowder Baking Company, and their employees, have improved the landscape of the City and serve as an example to all members of the community. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the efforts and community
stewardship that Sarah and Preston Lowder have shown in their willingness to improve the Bayou Pierre Bridge are recognized and commended. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Shreveport and the City Council of the City of Shreveport express their thanks and gratitude for the Lowders’ leadership and for their responsiveness to the needs of the City.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FACT SHEET City of Shreveport
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV. A RESOLUTION APPROVING INFERNO Economic Development MANUFACTURING, LOCATED AT 115 RICOU STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71107, FOR SPONSOR OR COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN THE INDUSTRIAL TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM (ITEP), AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. 03/1/21 PURPOSE
Inferno Manufacturing has applied for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program. This Resolution supports that participation. Inferno Manufacturing, a locally-owned company, is investing $256,990 in Machinery and Equipment at its plant located at 115 Ricou Street, Shreveport, LA. With the additional equipment the company will employee 2 additional full-time employees, with a new payroll of $100,000 annually. The new equipment should be assessed at 15% of value, or $38,548.50. This would equate to $1,025 in City taxes annually, or at total of $5,125 over 5 years. An exemption of 80% would equate to $820 in taxes annually, or a total of $4,100 over 5 years. This Ordinance or Resolution will have direct impact on Council District: A BACKGROUND INFORMATION Article 7, Section 21(F) of the Louisiana Constitution provides for the Board of Commerce and Industry (“BCI”), with the approval of the Governor, to approve contracts for the exemption of ad valorem taxes of a new manufacturing establishment or an addition to an existing manufacturing establishment, on such terms and conditions as the board, with the approval of the Governor, deems in the best interest of the state. Local governing authorities must approve or reject their portion of the contracted exemption. TIMETABLE
Introduction: March 9, 2021 Final Passage: March 23, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS None FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS $820 annually Ad Valorem Tax CONCLUSION Administration recommends approval of this resolution.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Brandon Fail, Economic Development Director RESOLUTION NO. OF 2021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING INFERNO MANUFACTURING, LOCATED AT 115 RICOU STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71107, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INDUSTRIAL TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM (ITEP) AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, Article 7, Section 21(F) of the Louisiana Constitution provides for the Board of Commerce and Industry (“BCI”), with the approval of the Governor, to approve contracts for the exemption of ad valorem taxes of a new manufacturing establishment or an addition to an existing manufacturing establishment, on such terms and conditions as the board, with the approval of the Governor, deems in the best interest of the state;
WHEREAS, Inferno Manufacturing has applied for an Industrial Tax Exemption (“ITE”) and seeks approval of the BCI and the Governor for a contract granting that exemption;
WHEREAS, Governor Edwards, through Executive Order JBE 16-73, has set forth the conditions for his approval of ITE contracts, and affirmed that those conditions are in the best interest of the state of Louisiana;
WHEREAS, Executive Order JBE 16-73 provides that ITE contracts should be premised upon job and payroll creation at new or expanded manufacturing plants or establishments, and that the percentage of exemption from ad valorem taxes, and length of the contract for such exemption, may vary depending upon the nature of the project and its economic development benefit in accordance with guidance received from the Secretary of Economic Development and concurred in by the appropriate parish or municipal governing authority, school board, and sheriff;
WHEREAS, Executive Order JBE 16-73 mandates that each exemption contract approved by the Governor shall include as Exhibit “A” a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the ITE between the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and the applicant for the ITE contract, which provides for the creation or retention of jobs, and provides for the exercise of the option in the Louisiana Constitution for the term or percentage of the city ad valorem tax exemption granted in the contract, and provides for the reduction or loss of the exemption based upon the applicant’s compliance with the contract.
WHEREAS, Executive Order JBE 16-73 further requires that this City Council together with the other required local governmental entities signify their consent to the terms of the exemption by resolution and the sheriff of this parish shall signify consent to the terms of the exemption by letter. Executive Order JBE 16-73 further provides that the resolutions of approval and the sheriff’s approval shall be attached as Exhibit “B” to the ITE contract between the BCI and Inferno Manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, Inferno Manufacturing and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development have advised that certain terms and conditions forming Exhibit “A” to the Industrial Tax Exemption Contract pending approval before the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry have been reached and have conveyed the same to this City Council, and thus this matter is now ready for a determination of approval of this City Council as required by Executive Order JBE 16-73, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon consideration of the foregoing and the public discussion held this day, that the City Council hereby approves the terms of the Industrial Tax Exemption contract based on the inclusion of the following terms and conditions into Exhibit “A” (the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and Inferno Manufacturing) to the Industrial Tax Exemption contract between the Board of Commerce and Industry and Inferno Manufacturing with respect to its manufacturing plant located at 115 Ricou Street, Shreveport, Louisiana:
2 New Direct Jobs at the Manufacturing Establishment $100,000 Annual Payroll 5 years Term of Exemption Contract 80 Percentage of Exemption from City Ad Valorem Taxes Yes Loss of Exemption for non-compliance
The City Council further authorizes the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, on behalf of the Board of Commerce and Industry, to Include this resolution in Exhibit “B” to the Industrial Tax Exemption Contract between the Board of Commerce and Industry and Inferno Manufacturing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Board of Commerce and Industry and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office CONTRACT FOR EXEMPTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES (Advance Notification # 20180099)
EXHIBIT “A”
AGREEMENT among LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and INFERNO MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
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EXHIBIT “A” AGREEMENT
This Agreement, as of the Effective Date, defined herein, is made among:
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ("LED"), an agency of the State, represented herein by the Secretary of the Department ("Secretary"); and
INFERNO MANUFACTURING CORPORATION ("Company''), a Louisiana corporation in good standing, and authorized to do business in the State, represented herein by the undersigned duly authorized officer.
(The above are collectively referred to as "Parties" and singularly referred to as "Party''.)
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 21 (F) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry (“Board”), with the approval of the Governor of the State of Louisiana (“Governor”), may enter into contracts for the exemption from ad valorem taxes of a new manufacturing establishment or an addition to an existing manufacturing establishment on such terms and conditions as the Board, with the approval of the Governor, deems is in the best interest of the State; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has provided the terms and conditions pursuant to which he will approve contracts for the Industrial Tax Exemption (“Exemption”); and the Board has promulgated Rules pursuant to which it will approve contracts, all in accordance with Article VII, Section 21(F); and
WHEREAS, Company has expanded its Manufacturing Establishment located in Caddo Parish (the “Project”), and new direct jobs and payroll as hereinafter provided will result from the Company’s investment in the Project; and
WHEREAS, Company has filed an Advance Notification for the Project in accordance with the Rules of the Board in order to obtain an exemption from ad valorem taxes in Caddo Parish; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for the Exemption, Company agrees to create or maintain such Jobs and Payroll (defined herein-below) and to the other terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Board Rules, this Agreement shall be Exhibit A to the Exemption Contract(s) and shall include the number of jobs and payroll to be created and/or retained at the Manufacturing Establishment and the term of the Exemption; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary projects that the return on investment to the State and Local Governmental Entities from the Manufacturing Establishment will exceed the benefit of the Exemption as set forth in the terms hereinafter provided, considering a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the following: capital expenditure, direct payroll tax revenue, indirect payroll tax revenue, and additional indirect tax revenue streams such as property tax, sales tax, other payroll tax, and other local taxes associated with jobs supporting the Project.; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement serves a public purpose and is in the public interest of the State and
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its citizens;
THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED:
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01 Definitions
“Advance Notification” means the notification of intent to apply for the Exemption filed in accordance with Section 503 of the Rules.
"Agreement" means this Exhibit “A” agreement, and any amendments or modifications thereto.
"Assignment" means to transfer or assign this Agreement, transfer or assign any of a Party's rights hereunder, or delegate any of a Party's duties hereunder, and "Assignee" means the entity to which such transfer or assignment is made in accordance with this Agreement.
"Basic Health Benefits Plan" means a basic health benefits plan for the individuals employed in new direct Jobs in this State which shall be determined by LED to be in compliance with federally mandated healthcare requirements or, if no federally mandated healthcare requirements exist, shall provide coverage for comprehensive healthcare coverage including basic hospital and physician care.
"Board" means the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry.
"Capital Expenditures" means the cost associated with a new manufacturing establishment or an addition to an existing manufacturing establishment, including purchasing or improving real property and tangible personal property, whose useful life exceeds one year and which are used in the conduct of business.
"Cessation of Operation" means failure of the Manufacturing Establishment to engage in manufacturing and provide finished product(s) into the stream of commerce, except that the Secretary shall have the discretion to determine whether and the duration for which a temporary suspension of Operation due to maintenance, equipment breakdowns, or turnarounds does not constitute a Cessation of Operation.
"Certification of Compliance" means a sworn verification of compliance with the Company Objectives under this Agreement, signed by a key employee of the Company (executive or senior level officer, project site manager, or equivalent rank.).
"Company" means Inferno Manufacturing Corporation, a Louisiana corporation duly authorized to do and doing business in Louisiana, and its successors and permitted assigns.
"Company Affiliate" means any business entity that controls or is controlled by the Company or by another business entity that controls the Company, including a parent or subsidiary of the Company, or another subsidiary of a parent of the Company. Control means exercising authority over the management, business policies, and operations of the business entity.
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"Company Default" is defined in Section 6.01(B).
“Company Objectives” means (1) the acquisition, expansion, construction, equipping, and Operation of the Manufacturing Establishment, (2) the making of anticipated Capital Expenditures; (3) the creation and maintaining of Required Annual Jobs and (4) the payment of Required Annual Payroll.
“Contract Monitor” is defined in Section 7.01(A).
"Default" has the meaning set forth in Article VI.
“Default Payment” means the amount of money, if any, paid by Company to the Local Governmental Entities in the event of a Default as provided in Article VI.
"Effective Date" is the date of execution of this Agreement by the Secretary.
"Exemption" means the exemption from ad valorem taxation provided for manufacturing establishments in Article VII, Section 21(F) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 with specific regard to the Project.
“Exemption Contract(s)” means the contract(s) entered into by the Board, the Company, and approved by the Governor memorializing the Exemption for the Project and specifying the terms thereof and to which this Agreement shall be Exhibit A to each such contract.
“Exemption Period” means the number of years of Exemption provided in accordance with the Rules and further set forth in Section 4.01(C), and shall begin January 1 or, if the Project is located in Orleans Parish, beginning on August 1, of the first Project Year after which the Project becomes Operational or completes construction. The Exemption Period for the Project shall not be longer than 10 years—no more than 5 years initially and an additional 5 years if the Exemption is renewed.
"Governor" means the Governor of the State of Louisiana.
“ITEP” means the Industrial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program administered by LED to implement the exemption from ad valorem taxation provided for in Article VII, Section 21(F) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974.
"Jobs" means positions of employment that are: (1) new (not previously existing in the State); (2) permanent (without specific term); (3) full-time (working a minimum of 30 hours or more per week); (4) employed directly by the Company, a Company Affiliate, or a Qualified Contractor; (5) based at the Manufacturing Establishment; and (6) filled by a United States citizen who is domiciled in Louisiana or who becomes domiciled in Louisiana within 60 days of employment; and (7) offering a Basic Health Care Benefits Plan.
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Jobs shall not include: (1) jobs transferred to the Manufacturing Establishment from within the State by the Company, a Company Affiliate, or a Qualified Contractor, unless back-filled to result in a net job gain within the State; (2) jobs transferred from other Louisiana-based employment as a result of the Company, a Company Affiliate, or a Qualified Contractor acquiring a business operation or substantially all of its assets, unless back-filled to result in a net job gain within the State; or (3) jobs performing contract services for the State of Louisiana or any of its agencies.
"LED" means Louisiana Department of Economic Development.
"Legislature" means the Legislature of the State of Louisiana.
“Local Governmental Entities” with regard to Caddo Parish, means the parish governing authority, school board, and sheriff, as well as any municipality in which the Manufacturing Establishment is or will be located.
"Manufacturing Establishment" means the location for the Project, as described in the ITEP application for the Project, for the manufacturing of finished product(s) to be placed by Company into the stream of commerce.
“Operation” or “Operational” means the commercial utilization of the Manufacturing Establishment, if new, or of the addition, rehabilitation or restoration of the Manufacturing Establishment for which the Exemption is granted.
"Payroll" means payment by the Company, a Company Affiliate or Qualified Contractor to its employees for Jobs, exclusive of benefits and defined as wages under Louisiana Employment Security Law (La. R.S. 23:1472(20)), during a Project Year, except that with regard to Jobs employed directly by a Qualified Contractor, Payroll shall not include any fees, mark-up, profit margins or similar payments by the Company or a Company Affiliate to a Qualified Contractor.
"Project" means Company's acquisition or expansion, construction, improvement, equipping and Operation of the Manufacturing Establishment as further described in the Recitals.
“Project Year” means each twelve-month period, beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31, or, if the Project is located in Orleans Parish, beginning on August 1 and ending on July 31, of each year identified in Section 4.02(B).
“Qualified Contractor” means a business entity other than Company or Company Affiliate, acting pursuant to an agreement with the Company or Company Affiliate regarding the Project.
“Required Annual Jobs” is the number of Jobs required to be met by the Company pursuant to Section 4.02, during a Project Year.
“Required Annual Jobs and Payroll” refers, collectively, to Required Annual Jobs and Required Annual Payroll.
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“Required Annual Payroll” is the amount of Payroll required to be met by the Company pursuant to Section 4.02 for Jobs.
“Rule(s)” mean the rules promulgated by the Board as Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the Louisiana Administrative Code.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.
“State” means the State of Louisiana.
ARTICLE II AUTHORITY
Section 2.01 LED Authority
LED is granted authority under the provisions cited above to enter into agreements with public and private associations or corporations for a public purpose.
Section 2.02 Company Authority
A duly executed resolution or other evidence of the authority of the Company to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the commitments made herein, and the authority of the undersigned representative to execute this Agreement and any other documents required thereby on behalf of the Company, certified by the secretary or other authorized representative of the Company, is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
Section 2.03 Other Approvals
This Agreement is not effective until signed by all Parties.
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS
The Parties have all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the terms hereof; and the persons signing this Agreement have the authority to execute this Agreement as authorized representatives, and to bind the Parties to all the terms of this Agreement.
This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by the Parties and upon receipt of the approvals described herein will constitute a legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Parties, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
Parties have taken or will take all necessary and proper action to authorize the execution, issuance, and delivery of this Agreement and any other documents required by this Agreement, and the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
The execution of this Agreement and any other documents required by this Agreement as well as the performance by the Parties of their respective obligations hereunder are within the Parties respective powers and will not violate any provisions of any law, regulation, decree, or
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governmental authorization applicable to them.
ARTICLE IV OBLIGATIONS
Section 4.01 LED Obligations
(A) LED enters into this Agreement for the purposes of providing the terms and conditions for Company's receipt of the Exemption in the manner and for the purposes provided for by the Board and the Governor.
(B) Upon execution of this Agreement, LED will recommend to the Board that the Company receive the Exemption for the Project under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth as required by the Rules, and this Agreement shall be Exhibit A to each Exemption Contract among the Board and Company upon approval by the Governor.
(C) LED will make the following recommendation for the Exemption to the Board for the Company, subject to the Company's adherence to its objectives hereunder and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and ITEP Rules with respect to the limitation or cancellation of an Exemption Contract in the event of the Company's nonperformance of its objectives hereunder: (1) an 80% exemption from ad valorem taxes for the initial Exemption Contract of 5 years and (2) an 80% exemption from ad valorem taxes for the renewal Exemption Contract of 5 years with the express understanding that Company’s compliance with and performance of the Company’s Objectives hereunder shall be a consideration as to the renewal of the Exemption.
Section 4.02 Company Objectives
(A) Commencement of Operation. The Company has expanded the Manufacturing Establishment and commenced Operation by August 7, 2018, as described in the ITEP application form filed for this Project. During the construction period, Company projects that it expended approximately $256,990.00 in Capital Expenditures and that the Project provided for the creation of 2 Jobs with an annual Payroll of at least $100,000.00, including 0 Jobs by a Qualified Contractor. Upon commencement of Operation and fulfillment of the foregoing representations, Company shall provide the Required Annual Jobs and Payroll as set forth in Section 4.02(B).
(B) Operation of the Manufacturing Establishment: Required Annual Jobs and Payroll. During each Project Year thereof, the Company anticipates creating and maintaining Required Annual Jobs and Payroll at the Manufacturing Establishment as follows:
Project Required Annual Required Annual Year Jobs Payroll 2019 2 $100,000.00 2020 2 $100,000.00 2021 2 $100,000.00 2022 2 $100,000.00 2023 2 $100,000.00
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2024 2 $100,000.00 2025 2 $100,000.00 2026 2 $100,000.00 2027 2 $100,000.00 2028 2 $100,000.00
(C) Jobs and Payroll Creation. Any Jobs and corresponding Payroll created by Company after it files the Advance Notification for the Project shall be considered as having been created during the first Project Year.
(D) Project Year Adjustment. To the extent Company does not commence Operation on or before the anticipated date identified in Section 4.02(A), Project Years will adjust accordingly, but for no more than two years.
(E) Other State Incentives. To the extent that Company may receive any other incentives administered by LED directly for any Required Annual Jobs or Payroll, it shall have no bearing on this Agreement.
(F) Louisiana Preference. To the extent allowed by law, and insofar as is feasible and practicable, the Company agrees to use reasonable commercial efforts to give preference to Louisiana manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors in connection with equipping the Manufacturing Establishment and purchasing material and supplies to support Operation, provided such entities are competitive in price, quality, and delivery.
ARTICLE V ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
Assignment or Transfer of the Manufacturing Establishment or any part of an Exemption Contract shall be governed by Section 535 of the Rules pertaining to the “Sale or Transfer of Exempted Manufacturing Establishment.”
ARTICLE VI DEFAULT AND RENEWAL CONSIDERATION
Section 6.01 Default
(A) State Default. The failure by the Board, the Local Governmental Entities or the Governor, to approve the Exemption for the Company in the manner provided by the Rules, constitutes a default under this Agreement. Upon the occurrence of such default, Company is relieved of all obligations hereunder and this Agreement shall automatically terminate without any further remedy to or obligation imposed upon Company.
(B) Company Default. The occurrence of any of the following actions during the term of an Exemption Contract shall constitute a Company Default with a corresponding remedy:
(1) Operation does not commence within a 2-year period beginning on the date identified in Section 4.02(A), in which case the Board may terminate or otherwise modify the Exemption Contract as provided in the Rules.
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(2) Cessation of Operation, in which case the Board may terminate or otherwise modify the Exemption Contract as provided in the Rules;
(3) Assignment of this Agreement, or transfer of ownership of or controlling interest in the Manufacturing Establishment, the Company, or substantially all of its assets, other than as permitted under Article V, in which case the Board may terminate or otherwise modify the Exemption Contract as provided in the Rules;
(4) Failure to satisfy 90% of either or both of the Company's Required Annual Jobs and Payroll under Section 4.02 of this Agreement upon which LED shall give notification to the Company and the Local Governmental Entities, which entities will make a recommendation to the Board on whether to terminate the Exemption Contract for the Company or otherwise alter the terms of the Exemption, including the length of the exemption period and/or the percentage of the exemption. The recommendation of the Local Governmental Entities shall then be submitted to the Board for consideration and/or action. This provision shall be applicable for each Project Year in which the Company fails to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph as provided herein irrespective of any prior decision of the Board to continue the Exemption Contract under the terms provided.
Alternatively, the Local Governmental Entities and the Company may forego the recommendation to the Board required by this section if the Local Governmental Entities agree that the Company shall pay and the Company actually makes a Default Payment to each of the Local Governmental Entities in an amount agreeable to both the Local Governmental Entities and the Company, in which case the terms of the Exemption Contract shall remain the same.
(C) Renewal Consideration. Upon Company’s application for a renewal of the Exemption, Company's non-performance of this Agreement shall be considered by the Board in the manner provided by the Rules.
Section 6.02 Delay or Omission
No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy accruing to any Party upon any breach of this Agreement by any other Party shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver of any breach theretofore or thereafter occurring. The waiver of any condition or the breach of any term, covenant, or condition herein or therein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other condition or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition herein or therein contained.
Section 6.03 Force Majeure
(A) Upon occurrence of an event of Force Majeure, the affected Party shall have the right, but not the obligation, to declare a Force Majeure period, by giving written notice of such event and declaration to the other Parties within 30 days of such occurrence. Time being of the essence, the affected Party shall make every reasonable effort to give such notice as soon as possible, but in any event notice must be given within 30 days of the occurrence.
(B) The Force Majeure period shall continue from the date of such notice until the effects of
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(C) The affected Party must proceed with due diligence to effect repairs or undertake efforts to remedy or mitigate the effects of a Force Majeure event, and within 60 days of the occurrence of the event of Force Majeure shall provide the other Parties a report showing the efforts made and to be made to remedy or mitigate the effects as well as a timetable to return to full performance.
Section 6.04 No Other Damages.
No party shall have the right to recovery against any other party of any damages of whatever nature, including compensatory, consequential, punitive, or otherwise, arising from or relating to any act or omission deemed to be a breach of this Agreement or fault of any party other than the remedies expressly set forth in this Article.
ARTICLE VII REPORTS; AUDIT
Section 7.01 Contract Monitoring
The Secretary of LED or his designee will designate, and may change from time to time, one or more persons on his staff to act as Contract Monitor for the Project, to act as LED's representative and liaison between LED and the Company, and to monitor the achievement of the Company Objectives.
Section 7.02 Annual Certification of Compliance
By the last day of the fourth month following the end of each Project Year (“Deadline”), and subject to one request by the Company for a reasonable extension of time of no more than 60 days if made, in writing, before the Deadline, the Company shall deliver to LED a Certification of Compliance with the Company Objectives under this Agreement, including specific verification of the creation and maintenance of Required Annual Jobs and Payroll. The Certificate of Compliance shall be in the general form of Exhibit 2 attached hereto and shall be accompanied by the additional materials referenced therein. All original documentation supporting the Certification of Compliance shall be maintained by the Company as required by the Rules. Failure to timely submit the annual Certification of Compliance may result in LED reporting to the Local Governmental Entities a failure to satisfy Required Annual Jobs and Payroll per Section 6.01(B)(4).
With regard only to the first two Project Years referenced in Section 4.02(B), the Company shall deliver to LED the Certification of Compliance either within the time delay referenced in the prior paragraph or 90 days following the date that LED submits the Exemption Contract to the Company for execution, whichever is later.
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Section 7.03 Audit
LED shall have such rights to compel an investigation at any time during the effectiveness of this Agreement as provided in Section 531 of the Rules pertaining to inspections.
Section 7.04 Reporting Rules Applicable
Nothing provided in this Section shall relieve Company of any additional reporting requirements provided by the Rules.
ARTICLE VIII TERM
The Term of this agreement shall extend from the Effective Date until the end of the Exemption Period.
ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS
Section 9.01 Non Discrimination
Company agrees to abide by the requirements of the following laws, as amended and as applicable: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Federal Executive Order 11246; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Fair Housing Act of 1968; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Company agrees not to discriminate in their employment practices in Louisiana, and, to the extent required by law and Executive Order, will render services in Louisiana without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or age in any matter relating to employment.
Section 9.02 Captions
The captions or headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not define or limit the scope or extent of this Agreement.
Section 9.03 Counterpart
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed one and the same Agreement.
Section 9.04 Choice of Law
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.
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Section 9.05 Jurisdiction and Venue
The 19th Judicial District Court in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, shall be deemed to be the exclusive court of jurisdiction and venue for any litigation, special proceeding or other proceeding as between the Parties that may be brought, or arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of this Agreement; and the Parties hereto submit themselves to the jurisdiction of said court in the event of any legal proceedings in connection with this Agreement.
Section 9.06 Further Assurances
From time to time hereafter, the Parties shall execute and deliver such additional instruments, certificates, or documents and take all such actions as another Party may reasonably request for the purpose of fulfilling the Parties' obligations hereunder.
Section 9.07 Notices
Any notice required or permitted to be given under or in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the address(es) set forth below, or to such other address as may be designated by such Party in written notice to the other Party.
To LED: Don Pierson, Secretary Louisiana Department of Economic Development P. O. Box 94185; Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9185 (USPS mail) 11th Floor, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5239 (Delivery) Telephone: (225) 342-3000
To the Company: Allen Organick Inferno Manufacturing Corporation 115 Ricou St. Shreveport, LA 71107 [email protected] 318-221-8454
Section 9.08 Amendment
This Agreement may be amended only upon the written consent and approval of all Parties.
Section 9.09 Rules Prevail
To the extent any provision of this Agreement, after reasonable construction so as to give meaning to all provisions of this Agreement and the Rules, conflicts with the Rules promulgated by the Board, the Rules of the Board prevail.
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Section 9.10 Electronic Transaction; Electronic Signatures
In accordance with LA. R.S. 9:2605B(1)&(2), the Parties hereto each agree that this transaction may be conducted by electronic means; and electronic signatures of the Parties to this Agreement and any Amendments hereto shall be acceptable and satisfactory for all legal purposes; as authorized by the “Louisiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act”, LA. R.S. 9:2601 through 9:2621.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been signed by the undersigned duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
INFERNO MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
By:______Signature
______Allen Organick Printed Name
Title:______President
Date:______02/12/2021
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
By:______Don Pierson, Secretary
Date:______Feb 22, 2021
LED CONTRACT MONITOR Hud Usie ______Hud Usie (Feb 22, 2021 09:04 CST) Signature
______Hud Usie Printed Name
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EXHIBIT 1
(Company Authorizing Resolution)
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EXHIBIT 2
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Contract Number for the Project: ______. Reporting Period: ______
Company Name: ______
Project Physical Address: ______1. Operation of the assets related to this project/phase: Commenced, as of date ______and continues to date. Has not commenced or has ceased Operation If Company has ceased Operation, please explain: ______
2. Capital Expenditures made as of ______: Amount ______. (Date) 3. Required Annual Jobs: ______
4. Required Annual Payroll: ______
5. Has the Company offered a Basic Health Benefits Plan for this Project Year for new Jobs? Yes No 6. Are any Jobs at the Manufacturing Establishment attributable to: a. Jobs transferred from any other location within the state by the Company, Company Affiliate or a Qualified Contractor? Yes No b. Jobs transferred from any other Louisiana-based employment as a result of the Company, Affiliate, or a Qualified Contractor acquiring a business operation or substantially all of its assets? Yes No c. If yes to either a. or b. above, were those Jobs backfilled resulting in a neutral job gain (or neutral job count if retaining Jobs) within the State? Yes No If the answer to 6.c. is “No”, please explain: ______
7. Upload this Certification of Compliance with original signatures via Fastlane. The following additional materials must accompany this certification. Use the most current updated prescribed forms and spreadsheets found on the Fastlane Document Checklist: • ITE Employment Baseline Calculation Worksheet – (only required the first year of reporting). • A sortable and unlocked version of the ITE Annual Compliance Report (ITE ACR). • Copies of all quarterly wage reports (ES-4’s/SUTA) and Multi Worksite Reports (if applicable) filed with the LA Workforce Commission for the same filing period. Page 16 of 17
CONTACT TYPE (circle one): Business Consultant Other
Contact Person: Name: ______Title: ______Mailing Address: ______Mailing Address 2: ______Phone Number (Include extension): ______Email Address: ______
CERTIFICATION (Must be executed by a key employee of the Company—executive or senior level officer, project site manager, or equivalent rank)
I hereby certify that the Industrial Tax Exemption project identified in this document with the above referenced number and additional materials meet all of the requirements and applicable regulations. I hereby certify that the information provided in this document and additional materials is true and correct to the best of my information and belief after reasonable inquiry. And I am aware that my submission of any false information or omission of any pertinent information resulting in the false representation of a material fact may subject me to civil and/or criminal penalties for filing of false public records (R.S. 14:133) and/or forfeiture of any exemptions approved under this program. I understand that application and information submitted with it shall not be returnable to the applicant.
Original Signature Printed Name & Title
Date
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Exhibit A 2018 Inferno Manufacturing 20180099 Final Audit Report 2021-02-22
Created: 2021-02-12
By: Christina Ocmand ([email protected])
Status: Signed
Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAlvstQSBv5Shbpchr0ITGiOnnt59EsbxP
"Exhibit A 2018 Inferno Manufacturing 20180099" History
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Agreement completed. 2021-02-22 - 5:25:41 PM GMT Industrial Tax Exemption Program Application - (Post Executive Order 2018) ** Any changes made to the information provided after the initial submission of this Application, whether requested by the Company or by LED, may result in a delay in Application processing time and/or Board of Commerce & Industry consideration. **
Project ID: 20180099-ITE Date Received: 11/5/2018
PROJECT INFORMATION
Company: Inferno Manufacturing Project Name: Facility Expansion Project Location: 115 Ricou St. , Shreveport, LA, 71107 Parish: Caddo City Limits?:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Product Manufactured: Valves, sight glasses, viewing ports, and other misc. components Manufacturing Process/Activities: Cut raw bar stock to size and then machine to create a "body" and "cover flange" for our sight glass. Components are plated or painted and then assembled to create a finished good. Valve components are machined from forgings and bar stock. Valves are assembled and painted. Level Gages and Gage Valves are combined into customized configurations according to customer requirements. Our catalog brochure can be viewed at www.infernomfg.com
GAMING
Has the applicant or any affiliates received, applied for, or considered applying for a license to conduct Yes No gaming activities? If yes, please give a detailed explanation including the name of the entity receiving or applying for the license, the relationship to the business if an affiliate, the location and the type of gaming activities:
1/5 PROJECT DETAILS
NAICS: 34513 Project Type: Addition Project Start Date (beginning of construction and/or installation): 3/19/2018 Project End Date (ending of construction and/or installation): 7/31/2018 Anticipated date for the commencement of operations of this project: 8/7/2018 Project Description:
New machinery includes addition of two vertical machining centers expand manufacturing capacity Purpose of new equipment is to balance manufacturing capacity with increased sales
Will any portion of this project become operational/usable prior to the overall project's completion (i.e. Yes No application filled in phases)? Calendar Years: 2018
ESTIMATED INVESTMENTS
Building & Materials: $0.00 Machinery & Equipment: $256,990.00 Labor & Engineering: $0.00 Estimated Total Investment Amount: $256,990.00 Less: Restricted Amount: $0.00 Total Estimated Investments: $256,990.00
ESTIMATED JOBS
Existing Jobs at Project Site: 24 Existing Jobs Statewide: Will this project create new jobs? Yes No New Direct Jobs: 2 Contract Jobs: Will new jobs be created in phases? Explain: Construction Jobs: 0 Total Estimated Jobs: 26 New Jobs for this phase: 2 If no new jobs are being created with this project, will existing jobs be retained? Yes No If yes, provide a compelling reason(s) for retention:
2/5 ESTIMATED PAYROLL
Existing Jobs Payroll: $1,955,000.00 Existing Jobs Statewide Payroll: $0 New Direcy Jobs Payroll: $100,000.00 Contract Jobs Payroll: $0 Construction Jobs Payroll: $0.00 Total Estimated Payroll: $2,055,000.00 New payroll for current phase: $100,000.00
PROPERTY TAX
Millage Rate for this property. Use the millage rate obtained from the parish assessor to calculate the fee. 0.1617 This is usually a whole number (i.e., 115.47 or 92.665. A millage rate is expressed in 1/1000ths of a dollar (known as one mill). Convert the whole number millage rate by dividing by 1000 to a decimal number (i.e., the whole numbers converted to 1/1000ths would be .1154 or .0927 when rounded to four digits.) Note: Proof of Millage/Location form must be completed by the parish assessor and uploaded to the attachments of this application. Total Property Taxes paid (most recent year 93032.00 for this site):
BUSINESS LEGAL STRUCTURE
Is this company an LLC? Yes No If an LLC members or pass through entity, list below the names and the LA Dept. of Revenue tax identification number or social security number for all.
LLC Members
Legal Name
ESTIMATED BENEFIT
Investment Amount: $256,990.00 x Assessment Percentage: 0.15 x Millage Rate: 0.1617 =Annual Exemption $6,234.06 Annual Exemption * 5 years at 80% $24,936.25 + Annual Exemption * 5 years at 80% $24,936.25 =Estimated Ten Year Property Tax Exemption $49,872.50
3/5 FEE CALCULATION
Estimated Ten Year Property Tax Exemption : $49,872.50 x Rate 0.005 = Assessed Fee ($500.00 Minimum—$15000.00 $500.00 Maximum) Amount Paid: $500.00 Amount Due: $0.00
ATTACHMENTS
Document Type Document Name Date
Proof of Millage Rate 2018 Tax Rates w total.pdf 10/29/2018
Breakdown of Purchases ITEBreakdownofPurchases- 2018-0099-ITE.xlsx 9/19/2019
Notarized Affidavit 20180099-ITE Contract Affidavit - 102219.pdf 3/4/2020
Other Application Email.pdf 3/6/2020
Baseline Calculation Worksheet ITEEmploymentBaselineCalculationWorksheet - 20180099-ITE w ES4.pdf 3/10/2020
Proof of Millage Rate 20180099-ITE Proof of Millage_Location Verification.pdf 3/10/2020
Other 20180099-ITE Verification of Taxes Not Paid-Machinery.pdf 3/10/2020
PAYMENTS
Fee Type Amount Paid Date Received Confirmation # Transaction Type
APPLICATION $500.00 11/5/2018 18110584709747 Credit Card
PROJECT CONTACTS
Contact Contact First Last Company Mailing Phone Contact Name Name Email Address Name Address Number Type
4/5 Contact Contact First Last Company Mailing Phone Contact Name Name Email Address Name Address Number Type
Allen Organick [email protected] Inferno 115 Ricou St. , (318) Business Manufacturing Shreveport, LA, 221- Signatory 71107 8454 CONTRACT SIGNATORY Michelle Mayhall [email protected] Inferno 115 Ricou Street , (318) Business The contract signatory will be used when signing contracts. The cMoanntruafcatcst uwrinll gbe sigSnherde voenplionret ,a LnAd ,will tak2e2 1p-lace after the board approves a form. Corporation 71107 8454
Title: President First Name: Allen
Last Name: Organick Email Address: [email protected]
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I hereby certify that this project meets all Constitutional, statutory and regulatory provisions applicable to this program. I hereby certify that the information provided in this document and additional materials is true and correct and that I am aware that my submission of any false information or omission of any pertinent information resulting in the false representation of a material fact may subject me to civil and/or criminal penalties for filing false public records (R.S. 14:133) and/or forfeiture of any tax benefits approved under this program. I understand that the application and information submitted shall not be returnable to the applicant.
FORM SIGNATURE
I, Allen B. Organick , approve the above information.
5/5
February 24, 2021 via E-mail
Mayor Adrian Perkins Attn: Ms. Sherricka Fields Jones, CFO City of Shreveport 505 Travis Street, Suite 600 Shreveport, LA 71101
RE: Inferno Manufacturing Board of Commerce and Industry Approval Notice (“Notice”) Tax Exemption Application #20180099-ITE - $256,990.00
Dear Mayor Perkins:
This Notice is being provided to you pursuant to the Rules of the Board of Commerce and Industry (“Board”), effective August 20, 2018, specifically Title 13 of the Louisiana Administrative Code, §503(H)(1) (“Rule”).
Pursuant to this Rule, the Notice is hereby given that the above-referenced Tax Exemption Application for Inferno Manufacturing, attached hereto along with the corresponding Exhibit A, was approved by the Board on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Local governmental entities have thirty days to determine whether to take further action on the approval in accordance with the Rule and may provide the necessary notice to LED, timely, using the attached Notice of Action. Any local governmental entity that timely notifies LED that the above-referenced application has been placed on the agenda of a public meeting will have an additional thirty days to make a final determination in accordance with the Rule. If the local governmental entity takes no action or does not provide timely notice of action to LED within the delays provided by the Rule, then the application shall be deemed approved by that entity.
Sincerely,
Kristin Cheng Program Administrator Industrial Tax Exemption Program (225) 342-2083 [email protected]
c: Assessor, Caddo Parish
Resolution No. 29 of 2021
FACT SHEET CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute March 9, 2021 NA an agreement with Precision Cartographics for COUNCIL DISTRICT redistricting/reapportionment consultant City-wide services and otherwise providing with respect SPONSOR thereto. Chairman James Flurry
PURPOSE
To enter into a profession services agreement with Precision Cartographics for a redistricting plan for the City of Shreveport in concurrence with the 2020 Census.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 4.05 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport requires the City Council to reapportion the council districts of the City within one year after the date of the report of the regular official federal census of the United States to the President of the United States, or at such earlier time as required by federal or state statute.
Precision Cartographics has provided redistricting/reapportionment services to the City for the last three (3) censuses.
TIMETABLE ATTACHMENT(S) Introduction: March 9, 2021 Exhibit A – Contract Final Passage: March 23, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS None
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS NA NA ALTERNATIVES (1) Adopt the resolution as submitted, or (2) Amend the resolution, or (3) Reject the resolution.
RECOMMENDATION Chairman James Flurry recommends adoption of this Resolution.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Danielle A. Farr Ewing
Clerk of Council
RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PRECISION CARTOGRAPHICS FOR REDISTRICTING/REAPPORTIONMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY CHAIRMAN: JAMES FLURRY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that Adrian Perkins, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and Precision Cartographics substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed with the Clerk of Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or application of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared servable; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. _____OF 2021
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SYSTEM SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRED BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITORS OFFICE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY:
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport received a questionnaire from the State Legislative Auditor which is to be completed as a required part of the audit for which we have engaged certified public accountants, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the questionnaire it must be presented to and adopted by the governing body of the City of Shreveport by means of a formal resolution at an open meeting; and WHEREAS, the completed questionnaire must then be given to the auditor engaged by the municipality who will, during the course of his regular audit, test the accuracy of the answers to the questionnaire and submit to the municipality and the Legislative Auditor a report containing his opinion as to the validity of the answers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the attached Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for the City of Shreveport be and the same is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney's Office
Attachment 1 to the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
Part I - Question 3 - Agency Profile (Page 2 of 3)
Members of the City Council are as follows (Continued from Page 1):
Jerry Bowman, Jr., District G 928 W. Aragon Drive Shreveport, LA 71129 Phone: (318) 779-0280
Other Elected/Appointed Officials:
Adrian Perkins, Mayor 9605 Stratmore Circle Shreveport, LA 71115 Phone: (318) 294-5710
Sherricka Fields-Jones, Chief Finance Officer (Note 2) 1009 Waters Edge Circle Shreveport, LA 71106 (318)564-9606
Kasey Brown, Interim Chief Financial Officer (Note 2) 3523 Mackey Lane Shreveport, LA 71118 (318)243-7 445
Mekisha Creal, City Attorney (Note 3) 365 Diane Lane Stonewall, LA 71078 Phone: (318) 820-9337
Ronald F. Lattier, City Attorney (Note 3) 137 Col A P Kouns Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 458-3956
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FACT SHEET City of Shreveport
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 SPORTRAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET SPONSOR OR COUNCIL MEMBER AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH February 1, RESPECT THERETO 2021 CAO PURPOSE To add $150,000 of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) grant funds to project L19001 for asbestos abatement in the former Sun Furniture building, to adjust the FTA grant funds for projects L20001 and L20002 to reflect the final FTA apportionments, and to amend the general fund contributions on projects L18001, L20001, L21001, and L21002 to align with final grant totals. This Ordinance or Resolution will have direct impact on Council District: All BACKGROUND INFORMATION The City applied for and received $150,000 in funding from LDEQ for asbestos abatement at the former Sun Furniture showroom. These funds will be added to project L19001 for development of clean-up planning requirements and the abatement work. No local match is required from the General Fund for these grant funds.
For project L21001, the final FTA apportionment was $54,704 more than budgeted, requiring $13,676 of additional local match to meet the 20% local match requirement. For project L21002, the final FTA apportionment was $31,259 less than budgeted, resulting in excess local match of $7,814 in the project that will be transferred to L21001. For L21001, the remaining required local match of $5,862 will be transferred from project L20001.
Under project L18001, SporTran purchased vehicles in 2020 that required a 20% local match which was more than the originally budgeted 15% local match. In order to use the balance of FTA funds under this grant, $14,410 of additional local match is needed. This additional local match will be transferred from project L20001, therefore no additional funds are required from the General Fund.
For project, L21001, the City received insurance proceeds in the amount of $232,873 for the total loss of a transit bus in 2020. Since the bus was purchased using FTA funds, the City can either return 85% of the proceeds to FTA or use the proceeds toward a future bus replacement project. This amendment adds the insurance proceeds to project L21001 for use toward the next SporTran bus replacement project.
TIMETABLE
Introduction: February 9, 2021 Final Passage: By February 23, 2021 SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS None.
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS COST of this ordinance - $0.00 N/A CONCLUSION Approval of this ordinance is recommended.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Alan Bright, SporTran Chief Financial Officer ORDINANCE NO. _____ OF 2021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2021 Budget for Capital Improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 136 of 2020, the Capital Improvements Budget, is hereby amended as follows:
In Program L (Transit Improvements):
- Increase the appropriation for the project entitled 2018 SporTran Capital Improvements (L18001) by $14,410 to reflect an increase in funds from the General Fund.
-Increase the appropriation for the project entitled 2019 SporTran Capital Improvements (L19001) by $150,000 to reflect an increase of $150,000 from LDEQ grant funds.
- Increase the appropriation for the project entitled 2021 SporTran Capital Improvements (L21001) by $301,253. This total is made up of $232,873 from insurance proceeds, $54,704 from FTA, and $13,676 from the General Fund.
- Decrease the appropriation for the project entitled 2021 SporTran Bus and Bus Facilities (L21002) by $39,073 to reflect a decrease of $31,259 of FTA funds and a decrease of $7,814 from the General Fund. The $7,814 from the General Fund is transferred to project L21001.
- Decrease the appropriation for the project entitled 2020 SporTran Capital Improvements (L20001) by $20,272 to reflect a decrease of the same amount from the General Fund. This sum represents transfers to projects L18001 and L21001 of $14,410 and $5,862 respectively.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 136 of 2020 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FACT SHEET City of Shreveport
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 Finance /Administration GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT SPONSOR OR COUNCIL MEMBER THERETO. 3/3/21
PURPOSE To amend the 2021 General Fund Budget.
This Ordinance or Resolution will have direct impact on Council District: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION This portion of funding will be allocated to the Human Resources Department for the Assistant Director position. The current salary positon is $72,967.44 (Step 19, Grade 6), which is substantially lower than most Assistant Director salaries at the City. This funding will raise the position salary to $91,072.80 (Grade 21, Step 7), which will allow this position to become competitive in the job market and attract and retain talented candidates.
TIMETABLE
Introduction: March 9, 2021
Final Passage: March 23, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS $18,105.36 General Fund Operating Reserves
CONCLUSION Approval of this ordinance is recommended.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Cheredith Rhone, Interim ACAO & Sherron Williams, HR Director
ORDINANCE NO. OF 2021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY COUNCILMEMBER:
By:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2021 General Fund Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened, that: Ordinance No. 138 of 2020, the 2021 General Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows:
In Section 2. (Appropriations):
General Government
Decrease Operating Reserves by: $18,105.36
Human Resources
Increase Personal Services by: $18,105.36
Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No.138 of 2020 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or portions thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FACT SHEET City of Shreveport
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 Administration/Finance
GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND TO SPONSOR OR COUNCIL MEMBER OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. 3/3/21
PURPOSE To amend the 2021 General Fund Budget
This Ordinance or Resolution will have direct impact on Council District: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION This funding will be utilized to renovate the Human Resources Department. Renovations are necessary to accommodate current and new team members by ensuring they have safe, comfortable, and sufficiently spaced work areas. Additionally, the funding will provide a secure storage room for City of Shreveport employee files and other confidential records
TIMETABLE
Introduction: March 9, 2021
Final Passage: March 23, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS N/A
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS $25,000 General Fund Operating Reserves
CONCLUSION Approval of this ordinance is recommended.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Cheredith Rhone, Interim ACAO & Sherron Williams, HR Director
ORDINANCE NO. OF 2021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY COUNCILMEMBER:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2021 General Fund Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that:
Ordinance Number 138 of 2020, the 2021 General Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows:
In Section 2. (Appropriations):
General Government Decrease Operating Reserves by $25,000
Human Resources Increase Contractual Services by $25,000
Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 138 of 2020 as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
FACT SHEET CITY OF SHREVEPORT,
LOUISIANA
DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A 1/26/2021 Mayor/CAO/City Council REDUCED MUNICIPAL PENALTY FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF All MARIJUANA, SPONSOR TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, OR COUNCILWOMAN TABATHA CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES THEREOF TAYLOR & COUNCILMAN JOHN AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH NICKELSON RESPECT THERETO
PURPOSE To implement a fine of $50.00 and/or community service in lieu of imprisonment for simple possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof, where a person is in possession of fourteen (14) grams or less.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof, as defined in La. R.S. 40:964, Schedule I, unless such substance was obtained directly or pursuant to a valid prescription or order from a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or as otherwise authorized by law. Upon violation of the law with regard to marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof, except as provided in La. R.S. 40:966(F), shall be fined not more than $50.00. This will be enforced by use of summons in lieu of custodial arrest, in accordance with La. C. Cr. P. art. 211.
TIMETABLE ATTACHMENT(S) Introduction: March 9, 2021 NA Final Passage: March 23, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS [None]
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS None. NA
ALTERNATIVES (1) Adopt the ordinance as submitted, or (2) Amend the ordinance, or (3) Reject the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION [It is recommended the City Council adopt the ordinance]
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY:
Cheredith Rhone, ACAO
ORDINANCE NO.______OF 2021
AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A REDUCED MUNICIPAL PENALTY FOR MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, OR CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
BY: COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR & COUNCILMAN NICKELSON
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Chapter 50, sections 50-122 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is hereby amended to read as follows:
***
ARTICLE II – CRIMINAL CODE
DIVISION 4 – OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS
Sec. 50-122. – Misdemeanor possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof, as defined in La. R.S. 40:964, Schedule I, unless such substance was obtained directly or pursuant to a valid prescription or order from a practitioner, or as provided in La. R.S. 40:1046, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or as otherwise authorized by law.
(b) Any person who is found to be in violation of subsection (A), except as provided in La. R.S. 40:966(F), shall be fined not more than $50.00.
(c) If a defendant upon whom a fine has been imposed under this Section alleges indigency, or otherwise fails to pay the imposed fine, the Court must first determine whether the defendant has willfully refused to pay or make bona fide efforts to legally acquire resources to pay; if defendant has not willfully refused to pay and has made bona fide efforts to attempt to pay the fine, the Court shall use its discretion to fashion alternative penalties other than imprisonment, including installment payments or community service. Imprisonment, and/or any other alternative penalties that impose restrictive treatment on defendants greater than they otherwise would have received under this Section if not for their indigency, are prohibited.
(d) This Section shall be enforced by use of summons in lieu of custodial arrest, in accordance with La. C.Cr. P. art. 211.
(e) Under no circumstances shall the provisions of this Section apply to instances: 1. Where a person possesses more than fourteen grams of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof; 2. Where a person possesses synthetic cannabinoids; or 3. Where a person is under the age of 18 years old.
(f) In the event that any one or more provisions of this Section shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Section. Rather, this Section shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained therein.
Secs. 50-123—50-130. - Reserved.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the remainder of Chapter 50, Article II, Division 4 of the Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or portions thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHREVEPORT FIRE/POLICE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS SPONSOR OR COUNCIL MEMBER AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH SHREVEPORT FIRE/POLICE RESPECT THERETO 1/4/2021 DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
To amend the 2021 City of Shreveport General Fund Budget by accepting a check in the amount of $29,000.00 from Clean Harbors. Clean Harbors is an environmental clean-up and industrial company based in Massachusetts. The donation is to the City of Shreveport Fire and Police Departments for department needs not covered by operating budget. This Ordinance or Resolution will have direct impact on Council District: All BACKGROUND INFORMATION Donation is relative to Undercover Boss Sponsorship. TIMETABLE
Introduction: January 12, 2021 Final Passage: January 26, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS None FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS
CONCLUSION Approval of this ordinance is recommended
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Fredrick Sanders ORDINANCE NO. OF 2021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO BY:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2021 General Fund Budget
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance 138 of 2020, the 2021 General Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows:
In Section 1. (Estimated Receipts)
Increase 2021 Miscellaneous by $29,000.00
In Section 2. (Appropriations)
Fire
Increase 2021 Materials and Supplies by $20,000.00 Increase 2021 Improvements and Equipment by $4,000.00
Police
Increase Crime Challenge Account -Materials and Supplies by $5,000.00
Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 138 of 2020 as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and affect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office Ordinance No. of 2020
FACT SHEET CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT An ordinance to amend various articles and sections in January 26, 2021 Shreveport | Caddo Metropolitan the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Planning Commission (“MPC”) Development Code and to otherwise provide with COUNCIL DISTRICT respect thereto. City-wide SPONSOR
PURPOSE To amend the code text in the Shreveport Unified Development Code.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Shreveport UDC serves as the official land use and development regulatory ordinance and includes the official zoning map for the City of Shreveport. These proposed amendments are intended to be more user-friendly, with regard to various house- keeping and corrective changes due to oversight, grammatical mistakes, contradictions, or missing items. MPC Staff is proposing the following amendments at this time: amending Article 3, adding a new Special Purpose District titled RMUV Residential Mixed-Use Village Zoning District, amending Article 5, Table 5-1, adding use standards for Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display in Article 6, amending Article 15, Application Procedure.
These code text amendments were first presented to the MPC at the October 2020 MPC Public Hearing, where the Board voted to recommend this application for approval. During the December 8, 2020, City Council Meeting, at the request of Councilman Nickelson, City Council voted to remand these amendments back to the MPC. New use standards have been added (see Amendment #3 in Exhibit A) that requires the approval of a Special Use Permit for any Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display that is proposed within 200’ of a residentially zoned district.
TIMETABLE ATTACHMENTS MPC Introduction: September 2, 2020 Exhibit “A” Memo outline amendments MPC Review & Recommendation: October 7, 2020 Exhibit “B” Table 5-1: Use Matrix Introduction to City Council: October 27, 2020 Exhibit “C” MPC Staff Report for 201-118-C Remanded by City Council back to MPC: December 8, 2020 MPC Review & Recommendation: January 6, 2021 Introduction to City Council: January 26, 2021 Final Passage by City Council: February 9, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS MPC Recommendation. Pursuant to La. R.S. 33:140.30, no amendment shall become effective unless it be first submitted to and approved (recommendation) by the MPC. The MPC reviewed these amendments and provided a favorable recommendation on October 7, 2020. Therefore, the City Council may render its decision to approve the amendments by a simple majority vote. See La. R.S. 33:140.30 and Shreveport UDC 16.1 (D)(3)(b).
Notice and Public Hearing at MPC. In accordance with the intent of La. R.S. 33:140.30 for a Public Hearing and Notice to be issued, the MPC held a Public Hearing at its Public Meeting on October 7, 2020, before voting on the proposed amendments. At least ten (10) days’ notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing was published on September 18, 2020 in The Inquisitor (a newspaper of general circulation in the parish).
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS $0 NA ALTERNATIVES (1) Adopt the ordinance as submitted or (2) Amend the ordinance, or (3) Reject the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the ordinance.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Adam Bailey Community Planning and Design Manager
ORDINANCE NO. OF 2020
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS ARTICLES AND SECTIONS IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY COUNCILMEMBER:
WHEREAS, the City desires to make every effort to notify the public and to encourage public participation and input on these proposed code text amendments to the Shreveport Unified Development Code; and
WHEREAS, at least at least ten (10) days’ Notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing was published, at the request of the Shreveport-Caddo MPC staff, in The Inquisitor (a newspaper of general circulation in the parish) and said Notice was published on September 18, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2020, the first draft proposals of these code text amendments were submitted to the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC), at its regular public board meeting, for informal review and discussion; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2020, these code text amendments were submitted to the Shreveport-Caddo MPC, at its regular board meeting, for review and recommendation in accordance with La. R.S. 33:140.30; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the intent of La. R.S. 33:140.30 for a Public Hearing and Notice to be issued, the MPC held a Public Hearing at its Public Meeting, on October 7, 2020, before voting and providing a favorable recommendation, to the City Council, regarding the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2020, these code text amendments were remanded by City council back to the MPC, for review and re-recommendation in accordance with La. R.S. 33:140.30; and
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2020, these code text amendments were resubmitted to the Shreveport-Caddo MPC, at its regular board meeting, for review and recommendation in accordance with La. R.S. 33:140.30; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the following amendments to the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Unified Development Code (“Shreveport UDC”) are hereby authorized as follows:
Page 1 of 3 1. Add new Special Purpose District titled “RMUV Residential Mixed-Use Village Zoning District” in ARTICLE 3. ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP, SECTION 3.1 ZONING DISTRICTS, Subsection 3.1.E in the Shreveport UDC.
* * * RMUV Residential Mixed-Use Village Zoning District
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2. Amend Table 5-1 in Article 5. USES, Section 5.2 USE MATRIX in the Shreveport UDC with the following updates: in the Shreveport UDC with the following updates:
Update/Add “Vehicle Dealership - Enclosed” as a permitted use in the following zoning districts:
• I-1 (P)
Update/Add “Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display” as a permitted use in the following zoning districts:
• C-3 ( P) • I-MU (P) • I-1 (P) • I-2 (P)
Update/Add “Vehicle Repair - Major” as a permitted use in the following zoning districts:
• C-4 (P)
[Note (1): See Exhibit “B” for revised Table 5-1]
3. Add new use standard “Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display” in ARTICLE 6. USE STANDARDS, SECTION 6.1. PRINCIPAL STANDARDS, as Subsection “NN” in the Shreveport UDC. Re-alphabetize all subsequent use standards accordingly.
NN. Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display
1. All Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display uses shall only operate in allowable zoning districts as indicated on the Use Matrix in Article 5 of this Code. Any Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display use located within 200’ of a residentially zoned district shall require a special use permit approved by the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
2. No outdoor storage/display is permitted in any public right-of-way or located so that it obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Outdoor storage/display is prohibited in a required setback.
3. All manufacturing, assembly, repair, or work activity must take place inside an enclosed building.
4. No required parking area may be used for outdoor storage or display.
5. All outdoor storage must comply with all regulations regarding stormwater management and, if required, must be permitted through the LADEQ.
4. Amend “General Requirements” in ARTICLE 15. APPLICATION PROCEDURES, SECTION 15.2 NOTICE, Subsection 15.2.C.1.a to now read as follows:
a. Written notice will be mailed by the Executive Director no less than 15 and no more than 30 days in advance of the scheduled hearing date to all property owners within 500 feet of the property line of the subject property. The notice must include the date, time, place, and purpose of such hearing, the name of the applicant, and the address of the subject property. When a zoning map amendment is proposed by the City Council or Metropolitan Planning Commission, notification must also be mailed to the owner of the subject property.
Page 2 of 3 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport, or his/her designee, and the Executive Director of the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission, or his/her designee, shall be and is hereby authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, or his/her designee, necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT A Office of the MPC City of Shreveport | Caddo Parish 505 Travis Street | Suite 440 | Shreveport , LA 71101 phone MetropolitanPlanningCommission 318-673-6440 | fax 318-673-6112
RECOMMENDED UDC AMENDMENTS. January 6, 2020 The City of Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) undergoes regular review in order to ensure that the Code promotes sound, stable, and desirable development within the jurisdiction of the City, to correct errors in the text or to accommodate changed or changing conditions in a particular area. Periodically, revisions are required to reflect the changing nature of business in our community, and are processed as either general amendments, suggested and reviewed by the MPC staff, or amendments which include those that are legally necessary, incorporate previously approved ordinances or determinations, or are emergency amendments (City designated). These proposed amendments are intended to be more user-friendly, with regard to various house-keeping and corrective changes due to oversight, contradictions, or missing items. Staff is requesting the Shreveport UDC be amended as follows: [strikeout indicates deleted text, underline indicates added text].
This case was first presented to the MPC Board at the October 2020 MPC Public Hearing, where the Board voted to recommend this application for approval. During the December 8, 2020 Shreveport City Council Meeting, at the request of Councilman Nickelson, the Shreveport City Council voted unanimously to remand these amendments back to the MPC for reconsideration. Language has been added to require the approval of a Special Use Permit for any “Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display” that is proposed within 200’ of a residentially zoned district. All new/amended amendments are identified with highlighted text.
Explanations are given for each amendment shown.
1. Add new Special Purpose District titled “RMUV Residential Mixed-Use Village Zoning District” in ARTICLE 3. ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP, SECTION 3.1 ZONING DISTRICTS, Subsection 3.1.E as follows:
E. Special Purpose Districts
IC Institutional Campus Zoning District NA Natural Areas Zoning District OS Open Space Zoning District RMUV Residential Mixed-Use Village Zoning District RBO Riparian Buffer Overlay Zoning District CLO Cross Lake Overlay Zoning District RRO Red River Overlay Zoning District RP Residential Professional Overlay District CD Conservation Design Overlay District
Explanation: This amendment was inadvertently excluded from 19-451-C when presented to the MPC in December 2019.
2. Amend Table 5-1 in Article 5. USES, Section 5.2 USE MATRIX in the Shreveport UDC with the following updates:
Update/Add “Vehicle Dealership - Enclosed” as a permitted use in the following zoning districts:
• I-1 (P)
Explanation: Vehicle Dealership - Enclosed shall be permitted in the I-1 District in addition to what is already allowed in the UDC.
Update/Add “Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display” as a permitted use in the following zoning districts:
• C-3 (S P) • I-MU (P) • I-1 (P) • I-2 (P)
Explanation: Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display shall be a permitted use in the C-3, I-MU, I-1 and I-2 districts, in addition to what is already allowed in the UDC. A Special Use Permit in the C-3 district will no longer be required.
Update/Add “Vehicle Repair - Major” as a permitted use in the following zoning districts:
• C-4 (S P)
Explanation: Vehicle Dealership - Major shall be a permitted use in the C-4, as this use is of consistent character of the neighborhood and maintains the integrity of the zoning districts currently defined in the UDC.
[Note (1): See Exhibit “B” for revised Table 5-1]
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EXHIBIT A Office of the MPC City of Shreveport | Caddo Parish 505 Travis Street | Suite 440 | Shreveport , LA 71101 phone MetropolitanPlanningCommission 318-673-6440 | fax 318-673-6112
3. Add new use standard “Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display” in ARTICLE 6. USE STANDARDS, SECTION 6.1. PRINCIPAL STANDARDS, as Subsection “NN” in the Shreveport UDC. Re-alphabetize all subsequent use standards accordingly.
NN. Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display
1. All Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display uses shall only operate in allowable zoning districts as indicated on the Use Matrix in Article 5 of this Code. Any Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display use located within 200’ of a residentially zoned district shall require a special use permit approved by the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
2. No outdoor storage/display is permitted in any public right-of-way or located so that it obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Outdoor storage/display is prohibited in a required setback.
3. All manufacturing, assembly, repair, or work activity must take place inside an enclosed building.
4. No required parking area may be used for outdoor storage or display.
5. All outdoor storage must comply with all regulations regarding stormwater management and, if required, must be permitted through the LADEQ.
Explanation: Currently, there are no use standards for Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display. This amendment identifies minimum standards and, most importantly, requires that any vehicle dealership with outdoor storage/display located within 200’ of a residentially zoned district be required to obtain a special use permit.
4. Amend “General Requirements” in ARTICLE 15. APPLICATION PROCEDURES, SECTION 15.2 NOTICE, Subsection 15.2.C.1.a in the Shreveport UDC to now read as follows:
a. Written notice will be mailed by the Executive Director no less than 15 and no more than 30 days in advance of the scheduled hearing date to all property owners within 300 500 feet of the property line of the subject property. The notice must include the date, time, place, and purpose of such hearing, the name of the applicant, and the address of the subject property. When a zoning map amendment is proposed by the City Council or Metropolitan Planning Commission, notification must also be mailed to the owner of the subject property.
Explanation: The area to notify all property owners of a potential land use decision is being increased from 300 feet to 500 feet.
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Exhibit B
TABLE 5-1: USE MATRIX R-1- R-1- R-1- R- R- R- C- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- PRINCIPAL USE R-A R-E R-UC R-TH R-2 R-3 R-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-UV OR I-MU I-1 I-2 NA OS IC USE STANDARD 12 7 5 HU MHS MHP UC CBD E CMU RMU AC HC Agriculture P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Airport S S Sec. 6.1.A Amusement Facility - Indoor P P P P P P P P A P P P P Amusement Facility - Outdoor P S P S Animal Care Facility S P P P P P P P S P P P Sec. 6.1.B Animal Shelter S P P P P S S S S S S S P P Sec. 6.1.B Animal Shelter – Operated by Public Authority P P P P P P P P P S S S S P P P P Sec. 6.1.B Art Gallery S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Arts Studio S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Automated Teller Machine - Standalone P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.C Bar S S S S S P P P S P P P P P S Sec. 6.1.D Bed and Breakfast P P P P S P S S Sec. 6.1.E Body Modification Establishment P P P P P P P P P P P Brewery S P S P S P P P Broadcasting Facility TV/Radio - With Antennae P P P P S P Broadcasting Facility TV/Radio - Without P P P P P P P P P P P P P P S P Antennae Bus Transfer Station P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.F Business Support Services P P P P Campground P Sec. 6.1.G Car Wash S P P S P P Sec. 6.1.H Casino S Sec. 6.1.I Cemetery P P P Commercial Breeder S S S Sec. 6.1.B Commercial Facility For Pop-Up Use P P P S S Sec. 6.1.J Community Center P P P P P P S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Community Garden P P P P P P S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.K Contractor Office S P P P P P Sec. 6.1.GG Convention Center P Conservation Area P P P P Country Club S S S S P Cultural Facility S S S S S S S S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Day Care Center P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.L Day Care Home P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.L Detention or Penal Institution S S S S S S S Distillery S P S P S P P P Drive-Through Facility A P P A A S S P A Sec. 6.1.M Dwelling – Above the Ground Floor P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Dwelling – Accessory Dwelling Unit A A A A A A S A A A Sec. 6.1.N Dwelling – Age-Restricted Housing S P P P S S P S S P P P P S S Dwelling – Manufactured Home P P P Sec. 6.1.O Dwelling - Multi-Family S P P P S S P P S P P P P S S Sec. 6.1.P Dwelling - Townhouse P P P P P P P P P P P S Sec. 6.1.P Dwelling - Single-Family Detached P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.Q Dwelling – Single-Family Attached P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.Q Dwelling - Two-Family P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.Q Educational Facility - Primary or Secondary P P S S S P S P P P P P P P P P P P P Educational Facility - University or College S P P S P P P P P P P P Educational Facility - Vocational School S P P S P P P P P P P P S P S Exhibit B
TABLE 5-1: USE MATRIX R-1- R-1- R-1- R- R- R- C- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- PRINCIPAL USE R-A R-E R-UC R-TH R-2 R-3 R-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-UV OR I-MU I-1 I-2 NA OS IC USE STANDARD 12 7 5 HU MHS MHP UC CBD E CMU RMU AC HC Financial Institution P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Financial Institution with Drive-Through P P P P A A A P P A Sec. 6.1.R Food Truck and Trailer Vendor P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.S Food Truck Park S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Sec. 6.1.T Fraternity/Sorority P Freight Terminal P P Funeral Home S P P S Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment Sales P P P P A Gas Station S P P S S S S P P P Sec. 6.1.U Golf Course/Driving Range S S S P Government Office P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Greenhouse/Nursery - Retail A P P P Group Home P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.V Halfway House S S Sec. 6.1.V Healthcare Institution P P P P P Heavy Retail, Rental, and Service S P S S S P S Helipad S S S S S Sec. 6.1.A Heliport S S S S Sec. 6.1.A Hotel S P P S P S P P S S S P P Industrial - Artisan S P S S S P S P P Industrial - Heavy P Industrial - Light P P P Industrial Design P A P P P P P P P Industrial Services P P P P P Live Entertainment - Ancillary Use S S S S S P P S P P Sec. 6.1.W Live Performance Venue P P S P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.W Lodge/Meeting Hall S S S S S S S S S S S S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.X Manufactured Home Park P Marina S S S S Medical/Dental Office S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Movie Studio S S P P Neighborhood Commercial Establishment S S S S S S S S S S Sec. 6.1.Y Nightclub S S S S S S S Sec. 6.1.W Office S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Outdoor Dining S P P P P P P P P P P P S S Sec. 6.1.Z Parking Lot (Principal Use) S P P S P S S P S P P P Sec. 6.1.AA Parking Structure (Principal Use) S P P S P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.AA Pay Day/Title Loan Agency S P P P S S S S Sec. 6.1.BB Passenger Terminal P S S P P S Personal Service Establishment P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Place of Worship P P P P P P S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Public Park P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P S S P P P P P Public Safety Facility S S S S S S S S S S S S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Public Works Facility P S P P P P P Reception Facility S P P S P S S S P Sec. 6.1.CC Recreational Vehicle Park S S Sec. 6.1.G Research and Development P S S P P P P P P Residential Care Facility P P P P P P S P Sec. 6.1.DD Restaurant P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.EE Retail Goods Establishment P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Exhibit B
TABLE 5-1: USE MATRIX R-1- R-1- R-1- R- R- R- C- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- PRINCIPAL USE R-A R-E R-UC R-TH R-2 R-3 R-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-UV OR I-MU I-1 I-2 NA OS IC USE STANDARD 12 7 5 HU MHS MHP UC CBD E CMU RMU AC HC Retail Sales of Alcohol – Beer/Wine P P P S P S S S S S S S P P P Sec. 6.1.FF Retail Sales of Alcohol - Liquor S S P S S S S S S S S S S S S Sec. 6.1.FF Salvage Yard P Sec. 6.1.GG Self-Service Ice Vending Unit S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.HH Self-Storage Facility: Climate-Controlled S P P S S S P P P P P Sec. 6.1.II Self-Storage Facility: Outdoor S P P P P P S Sec. 6.1.II Sexually Oriented Business S S Sec. 6.1. JJ Shelter Housing S S S S S P S S S P Sec. 6.1.V Single Room Occupancy P P P S S S S S Sec. 6.1.P Social Service Center S S S P S S S S S S P Sec. 6.1.V Solar Farm S P P P P Sec. 6.1.KK Soup Kitchen P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Soup Kitchen, Accessory P P P P P P S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Specialty Food Service P P P P P P S S P S P P P P Storage Yard - Outdoor P P P Sec. 6.1.GG Transient Vacation Rental S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Sec. 6.1.LL Truck Repair P P Truck Stop S P P Utility S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S P S S S S S S S P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.MM Vehicle Dealership – Enclosed P P P P P P P Vehicle Dealership – With Outdoor S P P S S S P P P Sec. 6.1.NN Storage/Display Vehicle Operation Facility P S P P P Vehicle Rental – Enclosed P P P P P P P P P P Vehicle Rental – With Outdoor Storage/Display S P S S P S S Vehicle Repair/Service– Major S P* S P P S Sec. 6.1.NNOO Vehicle Repair/Service – Minor S P P S P S S S P P S Sec. 6.1.NNOO Warehouse A P P P P Wholesale Establishment A P P A Wind Energy System S S S S S S S Sec. 6.1.OOPP Winery S P S P S P P P Wireless Telecommunications – New Facility S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Sec. 22.9 Wireless Telecommunications – Attachments to P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 22.9 Existing Structures (Other than Towers) Wireless Telecommunications – Modifications P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 22.9 (Eligible Facility) Wireless Telecommunications –Modifications S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Sec. 22.9 (Non-Eligible Facility)
R-1- R-1- R-1- R- R- R- C- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- D-1- TEMPORARY USE R-A R-E R-UC R-TH R-2 R-3 R-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-UV OR I-MU I-1 I-2 NA OS I USE STANDARD 12 7 5 HU MHS MHP UC CBD E CMU RMU AC HC Batch Plant/Rock Crushing Facility (Temporary) P** P** P** P* P* P* P* Sec. 6.2.A Borrow Pit P** P** P** P* P* Sec. 6.2.B Farmers’ Market P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.2.C Temporary Outdoor Events P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.2.D Temporary Sale of Non-Seasonal Merchandise P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.2.E Temporary Seasonal Sales S S S S S S S S S S S S P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.2.F Temporary Subdivision Sales Office P P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.2.H * All Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display uses shall only operate in allowable zoning districts as indicated on this table. Any Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display use located within 200’ of a residentially zoned district shall require a special use permit. ** Even though Batch Plant/Rock Crushing Facility (Temporary) and Borrow Pit are permitted uses (P), these uses require MPC Board approval.
MPC Staff Report: City Revised: 5/20/2020
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STAFF REPORT – CITY OF SHREVEPORT
JANUARY 6, 2021 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: #19 MPC Staff Member: Adam Bailey City Council District: All Districts Parish Commission District: All Districts
CASE NUMBER: 20-118-C: City of Shreveport UDC Code-Text Amendments APPLICANT: METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST: Code Text (Ordinance) Amendments to the Shreveport UDC
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This case was first presented to the MPC Board at the October 2020 MPC Public Hearing, where the Board voted to recommend this application for approval. During the December 8, 2020 Shreveport City Council Meeting, at the request of Councilman Nickelson, the Shreveport City Council voted unanimously to remand these amendments back to the MPC for reconsideration. Language has been added to require the approval of a Special Use Permit for any “Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display” that is proposed within 200’ of a residentially zoned district. All new/amended amendments are identified with highlighted text. ______
DESCRIPTION: The City of Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) undergoes regular review in order to ensure that the Code promotes sound, stable, and desirable development within the jurisdiction of the City, to correct errors in the text or to accommodate changed or changing conditions in a particular area. Amendments to the UDC are processed as either general amendments, suggested and reviewed by the MPC staff, or amendments which include those that are legally necessary, incorporate previously approved ordinances, or are emergency amendments (City designated). Below is information on all proposed amendments under review or consideration.
BACKGROUND: The Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) serves as the official land use and development regulatory ordinance for the City of Shreveport. Periodically, revisions are required to reflect the changing nature of business in our community. These proposed amendments are intended to be more user-friendly, with regard to various house-keeping and corrective changes due to oversight, grammatical mistakes, contradictions, or missing items.
PROPOSED UDC CODE TEXT AMENDMENT(S): The Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) was implemented in May of 2017. The purpose of the UDC was to update, consolidate, and reformat the former subdivision and zoning regulations. It was acknowledged that upon adoption that additional corrections and policy amendments to these regulations would be forthcoming in the future. Staff is proposing the following amendments at this time:
• Amending Article 3, Zoning Districts and Zoning Map • Amending Article 5, Uses • Amending Article 15, Application Procedures
The information stated herein is the result of discussion by a staff review team. The Planning Commission and its Members will use all information made available to them in making their decision. A Planning Commission approval is a use approval only. The applicant is still responsible for complying with all other applicable Zoning Ordinance requirements and obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from other departments or agencies. This shall include, but not be limited to the requirements of the Zoning Administrator, building permits, liquor licenses, the parish health unit, and Certificates of Occupancy.
MPC Staff Report: City Revised: 5/20/2020
505 Travis Street, Suite 440 | Shreveport, LA 71101 City of Shreveport | Caddo Parish 318-673-6480 | fax 318-673-6461 | www.shreveportcaddompc.com Metropolitan PlanningCommission
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Amendment 1. Add new Special Purpose District titled RMUV Residential Mixed-Use Village Zoning District in Article 3. This amendment was inadvertently excluded from 19-451-C when presented to the MPC Board for consideration in December 2019.
Amendment 2. Amend Table 5-1: Use Matrix in Article 5. Vehicle Dealership - Enclosed shall be permitted in the I-1 District in addition to what is already allowed in the UDC. Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display shall be a permitted use in the C-3, I-MU, I-1 and I-2 districts, in addition to what is already allowed in the UDC. A Special Use Permit in the C-3 district will no longer be required. Vehicle Dealership - Major shall be a permitted use in the C-4.
Amendment 3. Add new use standard Vehicle Dealership – with Outdoor Storage/Display in Article 6. Currently, there are no use standards for Vehicle Dealership - with Outdoor Storage/Display. This amendment identifies minimum standards and, most importantly, requires that any vehicle dealership with outdoor storage/display located within 200’ of a residentially zoned district be required to obtain a special use permit.
Amendment 4. Amend General Requirements in Article 15. The area to notify all property owners of a potential land use decision is being increased from 300 feet to 500 feet.
See Attachments:
Exhibit “A” for memorandum describing these amendments in full detail; Exhibit “B” for revised Table 5-1: Use Matrix;
APPROVAL STANDARDS: The purpose of Section 16.1.E.1 is to provide a uniform means for amending the text of the Unified Development Code whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, comprehensive plan, or appropriate land use practices justify or require doing so. In determining whether to recommend approval or denial of the proposed text amendment, the MPC shall weigh the relevance to which the proposed amendment:
a. Promotes the public health, safety, and welfare. The proposed text amendments promotes the public health, safety, and welfare.
b. Promotes the Master Plan and any adopted land use policies. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the Master Plan.
c. Promotes intent of this Code. These amendments will clarify current practices, thus promoting the intent of the Code.
d. Corrects an error or omission, adds clarification to existing requirements, or reflects a change in policy. Staff finds the proposed amendments would improve compatibility among uses and would assist in ensuring efficient development within the City.
The information stated herein is the result of discussion by a staff review team. The Planning Commission and its Members will use all information made available to them in making their decision. A Planning Commission approval is a use approval only. The applicant is still responsible for complying with all other applicable Zoning Ordinance requirements and obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from other departments or agencies. This shall include, but not be limited to the requirements of the Zoning Administrator, building permits, liquor licenses, the parish health unit, and Certificates of Occupancy.
MPC Staff Report: City Revised: 5/20/2020
505 Travis Street, Suite 440 | Shreveport, LA 71101 City of Shreveport | Caddo Parish 318-673-6480 | fax 318-673-6461 | www.shreveportcaddompc.com Metropolitan PlanningCommission
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e. The extent to which the proposed amendment creates nonconformities. N/A. ______
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on staff analysis, review of the above standards, and facts of record, MPC Staff concludes that the MPC Board recommendation for City Council to APPROVE the requested code text amendments is warranted. If approved, Article 3, 5, and 15 would be amended to the new regulations that have been referenced in this report. A majority vote of the MPC Board members present and voting is required to recommend approval to the City Council.
Alternatively, based on information provided at the public hearing, the MPC Board may:
• Amend the language of the code text amendments. • Recommend denial of the code text amendments.
PUBLIC ASSESSMENT: There was no opposition or support present.
MPC BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Board voted 7-0 to recommend this application for approval.
The information stated herein is the result of discussion by a staff review team. The Planning Commission and its Members will use all information made available to them in making their decision. A Planning Commission approval is a use approval only. The applicant is still responsible for complying with all other applicable Zoning Ordinance requirements and obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from other departments or agencies. This shall include, but not be limited to the requirements of the Zoning Administrator, building permits, liquor licenses, the parish health unit, and Certificates of Occupancy.
FACT SHEET CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, to sell, December 15, 2020 SPAR to Caddo Parish Communications District COUNCIL DISTRICT Number One, a Political Subdivision of the E State, surplus City-owned immovable SPONSOR property (i.e. real property) and all Flurry improvements thereon located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
PURPOSE This ordinance will grant the authority to the Mayor to sell, to Caddo Parish Communication District Number One, a Political Subdivision of the State, surplus City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Resolution 136 of 2018 declared former Fire Station 17 located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118 as surplus property. During the public notice of surplusing the property and planning the sale of the property it was discovered that Caddo Parish Communications District Number One had a communication tower on a portion of the property and a long-term lease with the City for the use of the land for the communication tower. The appraisal did not find that portion of the site was owned by the City or the lease because that portion of the property was inaccurately listed as owned by another entity with the Caddo Tax Assessor. In addition the Caddo Parish Communications District One long-term lease provides for an easement to the tower through the main fire station property. The City and Caddo Parish Communications District Number One agree that it is advantageous for all parities if the Caddo Parish Communication District Number One purchase the property pursuant to LSA-R.S. 33:1321 et seq,. the Local Services Law which authorizes the sale of property by private sale between two public bodies without the necessity of advertising, bidding or public auction This communication tower supports law enforcement and fire operations and will remain in the public domain following its sale.
The City desires to now sell the former Fire Station 17 to Caddo Parish Communication District for the purpose of providing greater economy and efficiency in the operation of local services and the benefits of such services.
TIMETABLE ATTACHMENT(S) Introduction: February 9, 2021 Exhibit “A” – Appraisal
Exhibit “B” - Deed Final Passage: February 23, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS None
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS Estimated $115,000 + from sale Sale of Property
ALTERNATIVES (1) Adopt the ordinance as submitted, or (2) Amend the ordinance, or (3) Reject the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION Recommend adoption of the ordinance.
FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: Shelly Ragle,
SPAR Director
ORDINANCE NO. OF 2021
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, to sell, to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One, a Political Subdivision of the State, surplus City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 2890 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
BY COUNCILMEMBER: FLURRY
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (“City”) is the owner of immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon, 2890 Southland Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17 (hereinafter referred to as the “Property” or “Former Fire Station 17”); and WHEREAS, the City has constructed the new Fire Station 17 located at 2901 Baird Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71118 which will house the operations of the Shreveport Fire Department; and WHEREAS, since all fire department operations in that area have moved from the former Fire Station 17 to the new Fire Station 17 in the City, Resolution No. 136 of 2018, declared the former Fire Station 17 as surplus property in accordance with Shreveport City Code 26-291 (f); and WHEREAS, selling this Property to Caddo Parish Communications District Number One, will allow for the ease of access and continued support of law enforcement and fire operations that benefits the community; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Shreveport City Charter Section 2.03(a) the City may sell immovable property (i.e. real property); and
WHEREAS, the provisions of LSA-R.S. 33:1321 et seq., (“Local Services Law”) make it unnecessary to follow public bid requirements as it was intended to provide greater economy and efficiency in the operation of local services and the benefits of such services particularly when the property in question is not being transferred out of the public domain as is here; and WHEREAS, pursuant to “Local Services Law”, any parish, municipality or political subdivision of the state, or any combination thereof, may make agreements between or among themselves to engage jointly in construction, acquisition or improvement of any public project or improvement, the promotion and maintenance of any undertaking or the exercise of any power, provided that at least one of the participants to the agreement is authorized under a provision of general or special law to perform such activity or exercise such power as may be necessary for completion of the undertaking; and WHEREAS, such arrangements may provide for the joint use of funds, facilities, personnel or property or any combination thereof necessary to accomplish the purposes of the agreement, and such agreements may include but are not limited to activities concerning police, fire and health protection; and WHEREAS, Article VII, §14 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, provides that except as otherwise provided, the property or things of value of the City shall not be loaned, pledged, or donated to any person, association, or corporation, public or private, and therefore it can be said that Section 14 mandates that, at a minimum, a public entity must recover fair market value when selling surplus immovable property (i.e. real property); and WHEREAS, the appraisal identified the market value of the Property as ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($115,000); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that: 1. Resolution No. 136 of 2018, declared that the City-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon, located at 2890 Southland Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana 71118, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 17 (hereafter referred to as the “Property”), is surplus property. Shreveport City Code 26-291 (f).
2. As required by La. R.S. 33:4712(B), it is hereby stated that it has been determined by this City Council that it is in the best interest of the City to sell the Property.
3. The Appraisal is attached hereto and made part hereof as Exhibit “A”.
4. The price for the sale of the Property, shall be fixed and set at ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($115,000), which is the appraised fair market value of the property as of January 8, 2020.
As required by La. R.S. 33:4712(B), the Property, including any and all improvements, is described as: LOTS 2, 3, 4, Summer Grove Estates, SHREVEPORT, Geographic Number: 161409-009-0023-00.
5. This is the first advertised attempt the sale of this property.
6. To the extent permitted by law, the City shall reserve unto itself all oil, gas and other minerals and mineral rights, whatsoever, in, on or under the described Property to be transferred.
7. The sale of the Property shall be “AS IS”. There shall be no warranty of fitness, condition or title. The City does not warrant the use of the property for any particular purpose. The City does not warrant that the property does not contain hazardous substances such as, but not limited to, asbestos, lead or lead paint. 8. As required by La. R.S. 38:2213, the City shall disclose in the official record at least seven (7) days prior to the sale (or purchase) of any land by it, the names of any person known to be: (1) An elected official of the state or any of the City who has a pecuniary interest in the purchase or sale of such land; or (2) An appointed official or employee of the City making the purchase or sale and having a pecuniary interest in the purchase or sale of the land.
9. The Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the sale of the Property or take any action in furtherance or necessary to complete the terms and intent of this Ordinance.
10. The City’s Property Management Division, or its designee, shall prepare the Act of Sale and conduct the closing.
11. The City Council declares and confirms in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4712, that notice of this ordinance was published at least three (3) times within fifteen (15) days, one week apart prior to adoption of said ordinance and all other procedural requirements have been met.
12. Subject to the requirements of La. R.S. 33:4712(C), this ordinance shall not become effective until ten (10) days after its passage, during which time any interested citizen may apply to the district court having jurisdiction of the municipality for an order restraining the disposition of the property.
13. Subject to the conditions expressed in the above paragraph and in accordance with the requirements of La. R.S. 33:4712(C), if no order restraining the disposition of the property has been issued by the District Court, the effective date of this Ordinance shall be ten (10) days after its adoption/passage and cannot be contested for any reason thereafter.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
A Real Property Appraisal Analysis Presented in an Appraisal Report On Former Fire Station #17 Located at 2890 Southland Park Drive in Shreveport, LA
Appraisal Report Prepared For The Caddo Parish Communications District Number One ℅ Mrs. Martha Carter
Date of Property Visit Was January 8, 2020
Effective Date of Value is January 8, 2020
Appraisal Prepared By David W. Volentine, MAI
DAVID W. VOLENTINE, MAI
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL & COUNSELING ______
DAVID W. VOLENTINE, MAI Real Estate Appraisal and Counseling 2020 East 70th Street, Suite 203 Shreveport, Louisiana 71105 TEL (318) 797-1235 FAX (318) 797-1231
January 22, 2020
Caddo Parish Communications District Number One ℅ Mrs. Martha Carter Executive Director 1144 Texas Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101-3343
RE: A real property appraisal analysis presented in an appraisal report on the former fire station located at 2890 Southland Park Drive in Shreveport, LA.
Dear Mrs. Carter:
In accordance with your request, I have performed a real property appraisal analysis on the referenced property. This appraisal report is intended to comply with the reporting requirements set forth under Standards Rules 2-1 and 2-2(a) of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
The client is the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and the intended users of this report include Mrs. Martha Carter and designated representatives with the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and designated representatives with the City of Shreveport. It may not be used or relied upon by any other party. Any party who uses or relies upon any information in this report, without the preparer's written consent, does so at his own risk.
The appraisal report is included in the following pages. Upon review of this document, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for allowing my firm to be of service to you in this matter.
Sincerely yours,
David W. Volentine, MAI Louisiana Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. G0028
Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. TX 1325051 G
Arkansas State Certified General Appraiser Certification No. CG-0843
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
CERTIFICATION...... 3 SUMMARY OF SALIENT FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS ...... 4 LEGAL DESCRIPTION ...... 6 SCOPE OF WORK ...... 7 MARKET VALUE DEFINITION ...... 9 INTENDED USE OF THE APPRAISAL ...... 9 CLIENT AND INTENDED USERS OF THE APPRAISAL ...... 9 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS ...... 10 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPRAISER ...... 13
SECTION 2 - REGIONAL AND LOCAL AREA ANALYSIS
REGIONAL AND LOCAL AREA ANALYSIS ...... 18 LOCATION MAP ...... 32 MARKET AREA ANALYSIS ...... 33
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE AND IMPROVEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE ...... 25 ASSESSOR'S PLAT ...... 40 TOWER SITE & ACCESS EASEMENT PLOT PLAN...... 41 FLOOD MAP ...... 42 ZONING MAP ...... 43 TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ...... 44 DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS ...... 45 FLOOR SKETCH ...... 47 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH ...... 48 SUBJECT PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 49
SECTION 4 - VALUATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
HIGHEST AND BEST USE ...... 63 LAND VALUATION ...... 67 COST APPROACH ...... 76 INCOME APPROACH ...... 77 SALES COMPARISON APPROACH ...... 78 RECONCILIATION AND FINAL VALUE ESTIMATE ...... 91
SECTION 5 - ADDENDA TOWER SITE LEASE ...... EXHIBIT "A"
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions.
I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and I have no personal interest with respect to the parties involved.
I have not performed services, as an appraiser, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding acceptance of this assignment.
I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment.
My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results.
My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. My fee for completing this assignment was $5,500. The undersigned has not paid inducements of any type in order to procure this assignment.
My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
David W. Volentine has made a personal interior and exterior visit to the property that is the subject of this report.
No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification.
My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics, Standards of Valuation Practice and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives.
As of the date of this report, David W. Volentine, MAI, has completed the continuing education program for Designated Members of the Appraisal Institute.
January 22, 2020 Date David W. Volentine, MAI Louisiana Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. G0028
Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. TX 1325051 G
Arkansas State Certified General Appraiser Certification No. CG-0843\
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SUMMARY OF SALIENT FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS
Type of Analysis: Real Property Appraisal Analysis
Type of Report: Appraisal Report
Client: Caddo Parish Communications District Number One
Intended User(s): Mrs. Martha Carter and designated representatives with the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and designated representatives with the City of Shreveport
Transmittal Date: January 22, 2020
Date of Property Visit: January 8, 2020
Effective Date of Value: January 8, 2020
Type of Value: Market Value
Interest Appraised: Full ownership, less minerals and subject to known easements, encroachments and servitudes (aka Fee Simple)
Property Address: 2890 Southland Park Drive Shreveport, LA
Location: The subject property is located on the south side of Southland Park Drive, east of Mansfield Road and west of Normandie Drive.
Site Size: Total Site Area: 30,200 Square Feet 0.693 Acres Tower Site (Leased for 78.63 more yrs. @ $0) -5,100 Square Feet -0.117 Acres Net Usable Area 25,100 Square Feet 0.576 Acres
Improvements: The subject site is improved with a former residence that was converted for use as the office and sleeping quarters for fire station #17 reportedly in the late 1960's. After purchasing the property, the building housing the two engine bays was constructed and attached to the former residence.
Zoning: C-2; Corridor Commercial Zoning District
Highest and Best Use: As Vacant: A commercial use, a retail use and/or a service related use which would typically be found in this neighborhood.
As Improved: Commercial/service related use after a substantial renovation/rehabilitation is undertaken
Exposure Period: If the subject property had been on the market preceding the date of value at a price reasonably close to the value stated in this report, the expected exposure period would have been 24 months or less. This is supported by my analysis of the comparable improved sales in this report and my discussion of this type property listing with knowledgeable real estate brokers.
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SUMMARY OF SALIENT FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS (Continued)
Subject Property History: Sales within the past three years: No sales noted; however, there is a land lease from the City of Shreveport to the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One for the location of a radio communications tower "for utilization by the public safety agencies of the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, Louisiana;." The tower site contains approximately 5,100 square feet and the perpetual access area contains approximately 5,000 square feet in addition to the tower site. When combined, the tower site and access easement encompass the southwestern 50' of the subject site and the northwestern 20' of the subject site. The lease began on September 1, 1999 with a 99-year term and there are approximately 78.63 years remaining. Please refer to pages 41 and 48 for a visual depiction of the tower site and access area. The monetary consideration for the lease is $0.00 annually. Please refer to Exhibit “A” in the Addenda of this report for a copy of the lease.
Current Listing Information: The subject property is not currently listed with a realtor, although it was available for purchase through a sealed bid process. Based on information taken from the City of Shreveport’s website, the subject property was declared surplus property and advertised for a sealed bid auction on January 24, 2019, January 31, 2019 and February 7, 2019 and the bids were due back by February 14, 2019. The minimum bid was listed at $260,000. I called the Office of the Purchasing Agent for the city to ask if they had received any bids. Renee in the office said she would pull the file, review it, and call me back. Renee called back and told me she did not see any evidence suggesting the city had received any bids.
Current Owner: City of Shreveport (According to the Assessor Records)
Property Value Conclusions: I have analyzed the market value of the full ownership, less minerals and subject to known easements, encroachments and servitudes (aka fee simple) of the subject property as of January 8, 2020 and it is divided as follows:
Land Value: $50,000 Improvement Value: $65,000 Non-Realty: Not Appraised Sub-Total: $115,000
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
According to information taken from the Assessor Records, the subject site can be described as:
Two Tracts of Land in Lots 2, 3 & 4, Summer Grove Estates, Per Assessors City Plat, 161409-9-23 & 47, City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA
Source: Assessor Records
The above description is furnished for identification purposes only and should not be used without competent professional counsel. This appraiser assumes no responsibility for any errors in the legal description shown above.
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SCOPE OF WORK
The subject of this appraisal includes the former fire station #17 located on a site containing 30,200 square feet. Please refer to the "Description of the Site" and "Description of the Improvements" of this report for additional detail. This real property appraisal analysis is based on the market value of the full ownership, less minerals and subject to known easements, encroachments and servitudes (aka fee simple). It is my understanding this appraisal report will be used to establish the market value for possible acquisition purposes.
In estimating the value of real property, there are three recognized approaches or techniques that can be implemented for the valuation process. The three approaches are commonly known as:
A. The Cost Approach, wherein the value of the land, as vacant, is estimated to which is added the depreciated value of the improvements.
B. The Income Approach, wherein the net income imputable to the property is calculated and then capitalized into value using capitalization techniques considered to be representative of the market place.
C. The Sales Comparison Approach, wherein the appraiser researches the market for sales data considered to be highly comparable and significant to the property under appraisal from which, by comparison of differences, one arrives at an indicated value.
In each case, when applicable, items such as excess land and deferred maintenance are considered.
The Cost Approach can serve as a relatively reliable indicator of value when the improvements are new and represent the highest and best use of the land. When the improvements are older and suffer from a significant amount of accrued depreciation, this approach becomes less reliable. In this analysis, the Cost Approach is considered less reliable given the age and condition of the improvements which has resulted in a significant amount of accrued depreciation. Therefore, the Cost Approach is not considered a relevant indicator of value in this analysis and as a result, it will not be developed. Omission of the Cost Approach does not affect the credibility of the value conclusion stated herein.
The Income Approach is a method of converting the anticipated economic benefits of owning property into a value estimate through capitalization. Income-producing property is typically purchased for investment purposes and the projected net income stream is the critical factor affecting its market value. A purchaser of income-producing real estate is in effect spending a sum of present dollars for the right to a stream of future dollars. The principle of "anticipation" underlying this approach is that prudent purchasers recognize a relationship between income and a property's value. The Income Approach is not considered significant given the age, condition and functional features of the improvements. I feel it is unlikely the subject property would be purchased by an investor to speculate on rental income. For this reason, the Income Approach to Value is not considered applicable to the appraisal problem and will not be developed. Omission of the Income Approach does not affect the credibility of the value conclusion stated herein.
The estimate of market value for the land and improvements will be derived through the Sales Comparison Approach. The Sales Comparison Approach involves direct comparison of the property being appraised to similar properties that have sold in the same or in a similar market in order to derive a market value indication for the property being appraised.
In the land valuation, I researched the area for land sales with the primary criteria used in selecting the comparables being the zoning, the location and the size. All of the sales were compared and adjusted to the subject site based on physical characteristics as discussed in the “Land Valuation” section of this report.
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SCOPE OF WORK (Continued)
In valuing the subject property improvements by the Sales Comparison Approach to value, my research included transfers of commercial/service related facilities in the local market. My initial source of information came from a local data service with final verifications from the buyer, seller, appraiser or broker. My primary characteristic in selecting the comparables was the property type, the date of sale, use, location, size and quality.
The subject property was visited on January 8, 2020 and an interior and exterior analysis was conducted for the purpose of gathering information about the physical and functional characteristics of the subject property as they relate to the valuation process. My visit to the property was limited to areas made available by the property representative. No responsibility is assumed for the condition of any portion of the property whether viewed or not viewed. My visit and observation of the subject property does not constitute a building inspection, a structural inspection, or a pest inspection.
This real property appraisal analysis is not limited except as stated in the Assumptions and Limiting Conditions and this report includes reasonably adequate support for the final value conclusion. This appraisal report is intended to comply with the reporting requirements set forth under Standards Rules 2-1 and 2-2(a) of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
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MARKET VALUE DEFINITION
"Market Value" is defined by the United States Treasury Department, Comptroller of the Currency 12 CFR part 34, §34.42(f) as, "the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby:
1. Buyer and seller are typically motivated; 2. both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their own best interests; 3. a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; 4. payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and 5. the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale."
Source: U.S. Treasury Department, Comptroller of the Currency 12 CFR part 34, §34.42(f).
INTENDED USE OF THIS APPRAISAL
It is my understanding this appraisal report will be used to establish the market value for possible acquisition purposes.
CLIENT and INTENDED USER(S) OF THIS APPRAISAL
The client is the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and the intended users of this report include Mrs. Martha Carter and designated representatives with the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and designated representatives with the City of Shreveport. It may not be used or relied upon by any other party. Any party who uses or relies upon any information in this report, without the preparer's written consent, does so at his own risk.
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ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
This real property appraisal analysis is made under the following assumptions and contingent conditions:
(1) This appraisal report sets forth all of the limiting conditions (imposed by the terms of my assignment or by the undersigned) affecting the analyses, opinions and conclusions contained in the report;
(2) This Appraisal Report, including the accompanying analysis, is based on estimates, assumptions and other information developed from my research of the market, knowledge of the industry and meetings during which you and the client and property contact provided me with certain information. The sources of information developed, and basis of the estimates and assumptions are stated in the body of this report. Some assumptions inevitably will not materialize, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur; therefore, actual results achieved may vary from those described in the report. I have no responsibility to update this report for events and circumstances occurring after the date of the report. Therefore, this appraiser warrants only that the value conclusion is the appraiser's best opinion estimate as of the exact day of valuation based on certain information developed and assumed in the process. The value of the real estate is affected by many related and unrelated economic conditions both local and national. This appraiser assumes no liability for the effect on this subject property of any unforeseen precipitous change in the economy. Economic events, announcements and changes, legislative changes, catastrophic events, war etc. can affect value conclusions. This appraisal has been prepared with a limited amount of data. Before relying on any statement, interested parties should contact me for the exact extent of our data collection on any point they believe to be important to their decision making. No responsibility has been assumed for the accuracy of the information provided by third parties, i.e. government agencies, financial institutions, attorneys, accountants, etc., which is assumed to be correct;
(3) No responsibility is here assumed for any matters which are legal, political, social, or economic which could have an effect on real estate values when changes take place after the date of this valuation;
(4) To the best of my knowledge and belief the statements of fact contained in this appraisal report, upon which the analyses, opinions and conclusions expressed herein are based, are true and correct, but I assume no responsibility for the accuracy of such information as title information, measurements, survey, and other information furnished by others as likewise comparable sales data furnished by the court records and the principals involved in the various transactions;
(5) The appraiser reserves the right to alter statements, analyses, conclusions, or any value estimates in the appraisal if there becomes known to me facts pertinent to the appraisal process which were unknown when the report was prepared;
(6) Title to the property is assumed to be free and clear unencumbered, and there are no leases, easements, liens, or other encumbrances on the property other than those listed in this report;
(7) A current "as built" survey may significantly affect the value estimate, and should be provided if not included in this report, to verify data provided to the appraiser as stated herein;
(8) Any survey contained in this report is assumed to be true and correct, and it is also assumed that there are no encroachments upon the property appraised except as noted herein. Any sketch prepared by the appraiser and included in the report may show approximate dimensions and is included to assist the reader in visualizing the property; however, the appraiser has not made a survey of the property;
(9) Any zoning maps and/or zoning regulations included with this report are assumed to be correct as of the date of appraisal unless the appraiser has been otherwise notified by the client and/or subject property owner;
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(10) This analysis assumes that any prior and/or future agreements allowing use of the surface by a third party for the purpose of mineral exploration and/or production will not have an adverse effect on development of the site as described herein, unless otherwise noted. If this assumption proves to be incorrect, the value stated in this analysis will be subject to revision;
(11) The appraiser assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil, or structures, which would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for such conditions or for engineering which might be required to discover such factors. No advice is given regarding soils and potential for settlement, drainage, and such. It was not possible to personally observe conditions beneath the soil. The value estimate assumes there are no soil or subsoil conditions that would cause a loss of value. The appraiser does not warrant against soil conditions, or occurrence of problems arising from soil conditions. The appraisal is based upon the assumption that there are no hidden, unapparent or apparent conditions of the soil or subsoil, except as noted that would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for any costs or consequences arising due to the need, or the lack of need, for flood hazard insurance. An agent for the Federal Flood Insurance Program should be contacted to determine the actual need for Flood Hazard Insurance;
(12) Unless otherwise stated in this report, the existence of hazardous materials, which may or may not be present on the property, or in the vicinity, was not observed by the appraiser. The appraiser has no knowledge of the existence of such materials on or in the property except as stated in this report. The appraiser, however, is not qualified to detect such substances. The presence of substances such as asbestos, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, or other potentially hazardous materials may affect the value of the property. The value estimate is based on the assumption that there is no such material on or in the property, or in the vicinity, that would cause a loss in value. The appraiser has made no study to determine such conditions. No responsibility is assumed for any such conditions, or for any expertise or engineering knowledge required to discover them. The client agrees to hold harmless the appraiser and fully defend the appraiser in any future lawsuit resulting from such hazardous materials. Client will fully indemnify appraiser from all losses in any such lawsuit. The client is urged to retain an expert in this field, if desired;
(13) Disclosure of the contents of this report is governed by the by-laws and regulations of the Appraisal Institute; neither all nor any part of the contents of this report shall be conveyed to any person or entity, other than the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and the City of Shreveport and/or through advertising, solicitation materials, public relations, news, sales, or other media without the written consent and approval of the authors, particularly as to value conclusions, the identity of the appraiser or firm with which the appraiser is connected, or any reference to the Appraisal Institute or the MAI or SRA designation. If the report is placed in the hands of anyone other than the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and the City of Shreveport, then the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and the City of Shreveport shall make such party aware of all the assumptions and limiting conditions of the assignment;
(14) Any distributions of the valuation of the report between land and improvements applies only under the existing program of utilization. The separate valuation for land and building must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal;
(15) It is my understanding this appraisal report will be used to establish the market value for possible acquisition purposes;
(16) No one may use this report for any other use than that stated in the "Intended Use" statement included in this report;
(17) Opinions and estimates expressed herein represent my best judgement but should not be construed as advice or recommendation to act. Any actions taken by the client, or any others, should be based on the client’s own judgment and the decision process should consider many factors other than just the value estimate and information given in this report;
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(18) The client is the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and the intended users of this report include Mrs. Martha Carter and designated representatives with the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One and designated representatives with the City of Shreveport. It may not be used or relied upon by any other party unless so designated by the intended user(s). Any party who uses or relies upon any information in this report, without the preparer's written consent or the Intended User’s consent, does so at their own risk. This report, and any subsequent submissions containing the conclusions developed herein, were not prepared and are not intended to be used by any other party, or for any other use;
(19) Appraisal reports are technical documents addressed to the specific technical needs of clients. Casual readers should understand that this report does not contain all of the information I have concerning the subject property or the real estate market. While no factors I believe to be significant but unknown to the client have been knowingly withheld, it is always possible that I have information of significance which may be important to others but which, with my limited acquaintance of the property and my limited expertise, does not seem to be important to me;
(20) The appraiser is not required to give testimony or appear in court because of having made the appraisal with reference to the property in question unless arrangements have previously been made therefore;
(21) The subject property was visited on January 8, 2020, and an interior and exterior analysis was conducted for the purpose of gathering information about the physical and functional characteristics of the subject property as they relate to the valuation process. My visit to the property was limited to areas made available by the property representative. No responsibility is assumed for the condition of any portion of the property whether viewed or not viewed. My visit and observation of the subject property does not constitute a building inspection, a structural inspection, or a pest inspection;
(22) I have prepared a real property appraisal analysis and it is presented in an appraisal report. This appraisal report is intended to comply with the reporting requirements set forth under Standards Rules 2-1 and 2-2(a) of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice;
(23) Acceptance and/or use of this appraisal report by the client or any third party constitutes acceptance of the above limiting conditions. The appraiser’s liability extends only to the stated client, not subsequent parties or users. It is limited to the amount of the fee received by the appraiser;
ASSIGNMENT CONDITIONS:
Extraordinary Assumptions: As defined by USPAP, an Extraordinary Assumption is “an assignment-specific assumption as of the effective date regarding uncertain information used in an analysis which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s opinions or conclusions.”
(1) The physical descriptions included in this report are based on various maps, photos, etc., none of which were a boundary survey. The descriptions included in this report are assumed to be accurate and subject to revision upon receipt of a boundary survey prepared by a registered land surveyor. If this assumption proves to be incorrect, the results stated in this report are subject to revision.
(2) This analysis, and the conclusions stated herein, assumes the communications tower site lease to the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One will remain in place for the entire term stated in the lease agreement. If this assumption proves to be incorrect, the results stated in this report are subject to revision.
Hypothetical Conditions: As defined by USPAP, a Hypothetical Condition is defined as “a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis.”
(1) None
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR DAVID W. VOLENTINE, MAI
Education: 1979 - Graduated from Trinity Heights Christian Academy, Shreveport, Louisiana 1979-1981 - Attended Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana May 1984 - Graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in Finance. June 1989 - Successfully completed the requirements and received the MAI designation awarded by the Appraisal Institute.
State Licenses/Certifications: Louisiana Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (License #G0028) Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (License #TX 1325051 G) Arkansas Certified General Appraiser (Certification No. CG-0843)
Business Experience: October 1990 - Present: Independent Fee Appraiser engaged in real estate appraisals, counseling and research of agricultural, commercial, industrial, multi-family and retail properties.
January 1983 - October 1990: Associated with Marshall F. Graham & Associates, Inc. and Argote, Derbes, Graham, Shuffield, and Tatje, Inc., firms engaged in real estate appraisal, counseling and research.
Memberships and Affiliations: Appraisal Institute (MAI #8218) 2001 Past President; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 2000 President; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 1999 Vice President; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 1998 Treasurer; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 1997 Secretary; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 1994-1996 Board of Directors; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 1994 Regional Representative; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 1993 Regional Representative; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 1992 Candidates Guidance Chairman; Louisiana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. 1991 Candidates Guidance Chairman; Chapter 36 of the Appraisal Institute International Right-of-Way Association Shreveport-Bossier Board of REALTORS Louisiana REALTORS Association National Association of REALTORS
Courses and Seminars: 1983 - AIREA, Course 1A-1, Real Estate Appraisal Principles 1983 - AIREA, Course 1A-2, Basic Valuation Procedures 1985 - AIREA, Course 1B-A, Capitalization Theory & Techniques Part A 1985 - AIREA, Course 1B-B, Capitalization Theory & Techniques Part B 1985 - AIREA, Course 2-3, Standards of Professional Practice 1987 - AIREA, Course 2-1, Case Studies in Real Estate Valuation 1987 - AIREA, Course 2-2, Valuation Analysis and Report Writing 3/86 - AIREA Chapter 36, Retirement Center Evaluation Seminar 8/87 - AIREA Chapter 36, Capitalization Theory and Techniques Part A & B Update Seminar 9/89 - AIREA Chapter 36, Litigation Valuation Seminar 1/91 - AIREA Chapter 36, Appraiser's Legal Liability Seminar 4/91 - Appraisal Institute Chapter 36, Appraising Troubled Properties Seminar 11/91 - Appraisal Institute Chapter 36, Valuation of Leasehold Interests Seminar 6/92 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Appraisal Theory Overview Seminar 8/92 - Appraisal Institute N. TX Chapter, Standards of Professional Practice, Part B
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Continued)
Courses and Seminars: (Continued)
1/93 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, ReportPerfect - Narrative Report Generation Seminar 1/94 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Real Estate Appraiser Liability Seminar 4/94 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, The Uniform Commercial/Industrial Appraisal Form Seminar 9/94 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Understanding Limited Appraisals and Appraisal Reporting Options 1/95 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, The Appraiser as Expert Witness Seminar 1/96 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, The Future of Appraising 10/96 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Easement Valuation 1/97 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Internet and Appraising 6/97 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Alternative Residential Reporting Forms 10/97 - Appraisal Institute N. TX Chapter, Standards of Professional Practice, Part C 1/98 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Understanding and Using DCF Software 10/98 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Appraisal Office Management 4/99 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Special Purpose Properties: The Challenges of Real Estate Appraising in Limited Markets 7/99 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Standards of Professional Practice, Part C 1/00 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Attacking and Defending an Appraisal in Litigation II 3/00 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Appraisal of Local Retail Properties 7/00 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Partial Interest Valuation; Undivided Interest 10/00 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, FHA Appraisal Inspections from the Ground Up 3/01 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Partial Interest Valuation; Divided Interest 10/01 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Valuation of Immature Timber 10/04 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, Appraising Environmentally Contaminated Properties: Understanding & Evaluating Stigma 11/04 - Appraisal Institute, Introduction to Income Capitalization 11/05 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 6/06 - LREC, Business Ethics and Legal Liabilities 6/06 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 4/07 - LADOTD, Appraisal Handbook Seminar 9/07 - LREC, Statewide Purchase Agreement Form 12/07 - National Highway Institute, Course 141045 – Real Estate Acquisition Under the Uniform Act 12/07 - Appraisal Institute, Course 420 – Business Practices and Ethics 7/08 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 12/08 - LREC, The REALTOR Code of Ethics 12/08 - LREC, Agency Relations in Real Estate Transactions 9/09 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 11/09 - LREC, Residential Agreement to Buy and Sell 12/09 - Appraisal Institute, Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling 6/10 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 5/11 - Appraisal Institute, Business Practices & Ethics 12/11 - LREC, Broker & Agent Responsibilities 12/11 - Appraisal Institute, New Technology for Real Estate Appraisers 12/11 - Appraisal Institute, Eminent Domain & Condemnation 2/12 - Appraisal Institute, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 10/12 - Appraisal Institute, Advanced Internet Search Strategies 12/12 - Appraisal Institute, Appraisal Curriculum Overview – Residential 12/12 - Appraisal Institute, Appraisal Curriculum Overview – General 12/12 - LREC, Advertising Rules & Regulations - How They Relate to Social Media 12/12 - LREC, Code of Ethics 5/13 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 9/13 - LADOTD & FHWA – Local Public Agency Qualification Core Training 10/13 - LREC, Commercial Agreement to Buy and Sell
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Continued)
Courses and Seminars: (Continued)
5/14 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - Update 11/14 - LREC, LREC 2014 Mandatory 11/14 - LREC, MLS Rules and Procedures 11/15 - LREC, LREC 2015 Mandatory – Property Measurement & Pricing 12/15 - McKissock – Real Estate Investing: Beyond the Basics 12/15 - The Nuts and Bolts of Commercial Real Estate 2/16 - 2016 Leadership of the Appraisal Profession 9/16 - LREC, Common Appraisal Errors 10/16 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice – Update 11/16 - Appraisal Institute, Staying Out of Trouble 12/16 - LREC – LREC 2016 Mandatory - Agency 12/16 - LREC, Know the Code: Your Guide to the Code of Ethics 9/17 - LREAB, Grow with the Flow 9/17 - Appraisal Institute LA Chapter, What’s up in Technology for Appraisers 10/17 - LREC – LREC 2017 Mandatory – ADA / 1031 Exchange 10/17 - LREC – MLS Rules & Procedures 12/17 - Appraisal Institute, Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course 12/17 - Appraisal Institute, Business Practices and Ethics 5/18 - LREC, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice – Update 11/18 - LREC – LREC 2018 Mandatory – Best Real Estate Practices 11/18 - LREC, Know the Code: Your Guide to the Code of Ethics 10/19 - LREC – LREC 2019 Mandatory – Commercial Purchase Agreements 11/19 - Appraisal Institute, Raise Your Appraiser IQ 11/29 - McKissock – Smart Home Technology
Partial List of Appraisal Clients:
Individuals & Corporations: ATCO Investments, Shreveport, LA ARE Consultants, Inc., Shreveport, LA Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, Houston, TX Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc., Shreveport, LA Cassidy Turnley Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. Catholic Diocese of Shreveport, LA CenterPoint Energy, Shreveport, LA Chevron, USA Christus-Schumpert Medical Center, Shreveport, LA Comstock Oil & Gas, Frisco, TX Coyle Properties, LLC, Bossier City, LA Enable Midstream Partners EXCO Resources, Inc., Dallas Texas Franks Management Company, LLC, Shreveport, LA Gamble Guest Care Corporation, Shreveport, LA Gulf South Pipeline Company, Houston, TX Gulf Crossing Pipeline Company, Houston, TX Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC, Shreveport, LA Isle of Capri Casino, Bossier City, LA J.I. Roberts Estate, Shreveport, LA Johnson Controls, Shreveport, LA Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company, Shreveport, LA Kinsey Interests, Shreveport, LA KPMG, LLP, Shreveport, LA Louisiana Association of the Blind, Shreveport, LA Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Hayden Lake, ID Louisiana Timber Partners, Shreveport, LA MidContinent Express Pipeline, LLC, Houston, TX NAI Corporate Services, Ogden, UT O. R. Colan Associates PlumCreek Timber Company, L. P., Seattle, WA Regency Field Services, LLC SGB/Yates, A Joint Partnership, Bossier City, LA Southern Plastics Inc., Shreveport, LA Specialists Hospital Shreveport, Shreveport, LA Sunoco Logistics Partners, LP The Nature Conservancy, Shreveport, LA The Lemmons Company, Dallas, TX Voith-Sulzer Paper Technologies, Marietta, GA Willis Knighton Health Care System, Shreveport, LA W. D. Schock Company, Baton Rouge, LA Y.M.C.A. of Northwest Louisiana
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Continued)
Partial List of Appraisal Clients: (Continued)
Financial Institutions: American Bank, Wichita, KS BancorpSouth, Shreveport, LA Bank of America, Houston, TX Business First Bank, Baton Rouge, LA Business Lenders, LLC, Hartford, CT California Bank & Trust, San Diego, CA Capital One Bank, New Orleans, LA Citi-Small Business Lending, Inverness, IL Citizen's Bank & Trust Company, Vivian, LA Citizen's Bank & Trust Company, Bossier City, LA City Bank & Trust, Natchitoches, LA Colonial Bank, Birmingham, AL Community Bank of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA Community Trust Bank, Ruston, LA Cross Keys Bank, Monroe, LA First Guaranty Bank First Interstate Bank, Houston, TX First Louisiana Bank, Shreveport, LA First Tennessee Bank National Association, TN Hanmi Bank, Los Angeles, CA International Bank of Commerce, Houston, TX JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A., Houston, TX M C Bank & Trust Company, Lafayette, LA Mirae Bank, Los Angeles, CA National City Bank, Pittsburgh, PA NationsBank, Dallas, TX N.C.N.B., Dallas, TX N.C.N.B., Columbia, SC Pacific Union Bank, Santa Clara, CA Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Horsham, PA Progressive Bank, Monroe, LA Regions Bank of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA Smith-Barney, New York, NY Security National Bank of San Antonio, TX SouthTrust Bank, Marietta, GA SunTrust Bank, Chattanooga, TN Timberland Bank, El Dorado, AR
Governmental Agencies: Bossier Parish School Board Bossier Parish Police Jury Bossier Parish Assessor Caddo-Bossier Port Caddo Parish Commission Caddo Parish Communications District Number One City of Bossier City of Leesville City of Ruston City of Shreveport Federal Aviation Administration Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Greater Economic Development Foundation Louisiana Tech University Office of the Legislative Auditor, Louisiana Ouachita Parish Police Jury Red River Waterway Commission Resolution Trust Corporation Shreveport Airport Authority State of Louisiana, Wildlife & Fisheries State of Louisiana, DOTD Town of Many U. S. Department of Interior U.S. Small Business Administration Vernon Parish Police Jury Webster Parish Police Jury
Legal Firms: Blanchard, Walker, O'Quin & Roberts Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway, APLC C. Gary Mitchell, Attorney at Law Crowell & Owens, L.L.C. Dawkins & Carter Downer & Wilhite, LLC Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis, Eagan, LLC Jack M. Bailey, Attorney at Law James F. Fortson, Attorney at Law Lemle & Kelleher, L.L.P. Liskow & Lewis McCartney Law Firm, LLC McCoy, Roberts & Begnaud, LTD Patrick R. Jackson, Attorney at Law Peters, Ward, Bright & Hennessy Phelps, Dunbar, L.L.P. Shuey, Smith, Reynolds, Rios & Hiller Talbot, Carmouche & Marcello The Pesnell Law Firm Walker, Passman & Michiels Weems, Schimpf, Hayter & Carmouche Wiener, Weiss & Madison William S. Carter, Jr., P.C. Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley, Byrd & Cromwell, L.L.P.
SECTION 2 – REGIONAL & LOCAL AREA ANALYSIS
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REGIONAL AND LOCAL AREA ANALYSIS For SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY
Geographic Location:
Shreveport-Bossier is a regional leader in business, industry, health care, and education, due in part to its geographic location and metropolitan population. People from east Texas, south Arkansas, and north Louisiana look to these cities for resources and necessities. Northwest Louisiana has also been established as a popular site for industry and distribution because of the Port of Caddo-Bossier’s location on the J. Bennet Johnston Waterway (formerly known as the Red River Waterway), part of a transportation network including water, rail, air, and interstate highways.
Shreveport-Bossier is situated on the crossing point of three major highways: Interstate Highway 20, Interstate Highway 49, and Louisiana Highway 1. Interstate Highway 20 crosses through the center of the area; it connects Shreveport and Bossier City with Dallas, Texas, to the west and Jackson, Mississippi, to the east. Interstate Highway 49 runs south through Shreveport from Texarkana, Arkansas, to Lafayette, Louisiana, and once completed, will run north to Kansas City. Louisiana State Highway 1 crosses Interstate Highway 20 just south of the central business district; it connects the city with Texarkana, Texas, to the north, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the state capitol, to the south. Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is the parish seat. Bossier City is located in Bossier Parish; it is the largest city in Bossier Parish.
The four basic factors which influence real estate value will be discussed in this section. Real estate markets result from the actions of people as they respond to the environmental, governmental, social, and economic forces, which affect real estate values in the Shreveport-Bossier Area.
The location of Shreveport-Bossier and surrounding cities is shown on the map below. Other city data is contained in the following pages.
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Environmental Characteristics:
Shreveport and Bossier City are located in the northwestern section of Louisiana, approximately 30 miles south of Arkansas and 15 miles east of Texas. Shreveport is situated along the west side of the Red River; Bossier City is located along the east side of the river. Portions of both cities are situated in the Red River bottomlands, and the remainder is on gently rolling hills that begin about one mile out from the river. Elevations in the Shreveport/Bossier area range from approximately170 to 280 feet above sea level. The average temperature in January is 57 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit in July. The major natural resources in the area are oil and gas, timber, and agricultural crops. The area is characterized by many lakes, which offer recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, and skiing.
In 2010, an estimated 199,311 people lived inside the Shreveport city limits with an additional 61,315 people within the Bossier City limits. Compared to the 2000 Census, these figures show a decrease of less than 1% for Shreveport and an approximate 8.6% increase for Bossier City. Bossier City is the home of Barksdale Air Force Base. Bossier City is considered to be in the Shreveport Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). The graph below shows the sixty- year population trend for the area.
Population Trend for Shreveport MSA
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As illustrated in the graph, there was strong growth from the 1950's through the 1980's. However, from 1980 to 2000, the city of Shreveport had less than a 1% increase in population while Bossier City had an 11.1% increase. The 2010 Census shows a slight decrease in Shreveport’s population from 200,145 in 2000 to an estimated 199,311 in 2010. Bossier City’s population increased from a 56,461 Census count in 2000 to an estimated 61,315 in 2010. Shreveport's stagnant population trend is felt to be the result of two factors, the first being the previous poor economy which caused many people to leave the area in search of jobs, and the second being the desire of many residents to move out of the inner city as a result of crime rates. Bossier City’s increase is felt to be the result of lower crime rates and a superior school system.
Highway access to the Shreveport/Bossier area is good from the north, south, east and west. Interstate 20 connects Shreveport-Bossier with Dallas, Texas, and other points west, and Jackson, Mississippi, and other points east. I-49 extends from Shreveport south to Lafayette, Louisiana, and north to Texarkana, Arkansas. I-49 provides good north/south access and coupled with I-20 allows the area to be more conducive to distribution uses. Shreveport has an extremely good intercity traffic thoroughfare system with two loops around the southern portion of the city and one loop around the northern portion. The I-220 Inner Loop crosses the Red River and serves the northern portion of Bossier City. The Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway completes the loop around the city of Shreveport. The Arthur Ray Teague Parkway is a riverfront parkway in Bossier City that runs along the east side of the Red River.
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Shreveport Regional Airport provides airline service for the Shreveport/Bossier City area. In 1998, Shreveport Regional Airport began a $30 million upgrade. Upgrades included renovations of the existing terminals, new parking areas, and a new $66,000 passenger terminal that opened in November 1999. Shreveport Regional Airport is a designated small hub airport served by several airlines.
Shreveport Regional Airport is also home to AeroPark, an industrial park located on the southwest corner of the airport. In 2009, a $7.5 million project was completed on two air cargo buildings at the airport. The buildings contain approximately 56,000 square feet, and the complex serves as the anchor for the airport industrial and warehouse park. A second airport closer to downtown Shreveport provides private service only.
Motor freight lines and comparatively inexpensive railroad services serve a very large overnight business population. This large overnight service area is believed to be a good base for the area as a distribution center with I-49 and the Red River navigation.
In October 1985, Shreveport was designated as a U.S. Customs Port of Entry. Positioned at the head of the J. Bennet Johnston Waterway, the Port of Caddo-Bossier is a direct shipping gateway to national and international markets. The Port of Caddo-Bossier is also a prime location for the development of industrial manufacturers and distributors, as the Caddo-Bossier Port encompasses more than 2,300 acres of prime industrial real estate. It is also a multi-modal transportation and distribution center and offers power, water, telecommunications, transportation, and other infrastructure resources. The Port of Entry designation, the use of the Red River for barge transportation, the east/west Interstate 20, and the north/south Interstate 49 make Shreveport-Bossier a competitive distribution center. This is part of a diversification of industry for the city in an effort to be less dependent on the oil and gas industry.
The Red River is navigable from Shreveport-Bossier to New Orleans, and the Port facilities are complete. The Port added rail operations in 1999. Since the first load of cargo passed through its docks in 1995, The Port has handled more than 9 million tons of barge freight and over 8 million tons of rail freight. The Shreveport/Bossier area has a competitive edge in both domestic and international trade, due to its being served by the designated Customs Port of Entry at the Shreveport Regional Airport and the Foreign Trade Zone at the Port of Caddo-Bossier. Shreveport- Bossier's physical aspects--location, size, climate, and access-- should help ensure future growth, which would have a positive effect on property values.
Electricity, natural gas, and telephone service are provided for the area by private utility companies, each of which has regional offices in Shreveport.
Governmental Characteristics:
Shreveport and Bossier City's city administration is a mayor-council form of government. The mayor serves at large while the city council members are elected to represent each district. The mayor-council form of government means that the council serves as the legislative branch and the mayor serves as chief executive officer.
The City of Shreveport has 7 city council members with one member being elected from each of the seven districts. The City of Bossier has 7 city council members with one member being elected from each of the five districts and two Council-At-Large members.
The Bossier Parish Policy Jury is made up of 12 districts throughout the parish, each of which is represented by a Police Juror. The Parish of Caddo operates on a 12-member commission/administrator form of government. The commissioners are elected from 12 districts, and they serve a four-year term.
The sales tax currently applicable in Shreveport is 9.05% (4.45% State, 2.75% City, 1.5% School Board, .35% Law Enforcement) and in Bossier City is 9.45% (4.45% State, 2.5% City, 1.75% School Board, 0.5% Police Jury, 0.25% Law Enforcement).
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Residential property assessments are computed at 10% of the fair market value. A Homestead Exemption of $75,000 is allowed in Louisiana, provided the homeowner lives on the premises. Commercial and industrial property assessments are based on 10% of the market value for land and 15% for improvements. The historical millage rates are shown on the graph below:
Millage Rates for Caddo Parish
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The residential property taxes for the area, as well as the state, are considered low compared to other parts of the country, due to the homestead exemption. Commercial rates are similar to those of surrounding states. The Bossier Parish millage rates vary depending on districts; a meaningful trend could not be established.
The Downtown Development Authority has taken significant steps in renewing interest in the city's Central Business District. In the early to mid-1970's, retail businesses began moving to suburban shopping malls, leaving the downtown area with a high vacancy rate. Through tax incentives for certain historic properties, a great deal of renovation took place in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Six modern multi-story office buildings have been completed since 1980. Other downtown developments include the opening of the Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX Dome Theater in November 1998. In November 2006, the $11.6 million, 25,000 square foot Sci-Port Space Center opened, featuring hands-on exhibits in space science, astronomy, and math. The Space Dome Interactive Planetarium is a state-of-the-art, 40-foot domed digital planetarium featuring a 16-million-pixel laser projection system that provides bright, sharp images of planets, galaxies, nebulae, and stars. Sci-Port’s exterior and interior exhibits underwent alterations and re-invention in the Fall/Winter of 2017. The Shreveport Aquarium, located in the former Barnwell Center on Clyde Fant Parkway, opened in late 2017. The aquarium features interactive displays and a touch tank where visitors can feel sting rays and sharks and learn how these animals adapt and survive in their environments. There is a restaurant on site named SALT - Sea, Air, Land, and Time. The restaurant features riverside and indoor seating, an oyster bar and a cocktail bar. Artspace can be found in the West Edge Arts District; it is Shreveport’s first Arts Center and features art exhibits, poetry readings, and music concerts.
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In March 2000, city and parish government offices moved downtown to the N. O. Thomas Plaza building, which is now named Government Plaza. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is promoting buildings that could be renovated into residential property. The arts and antiques district (West Edge) is located in the western part of downtown. The Red River Entertainment District, home to several restaurants, is located in Downtown Shreveport, adjacent to the Red River.
In general, the political climate of the area is considered favorable. Local business groups work closely with the government to promote diversification of the economic base to insure future growth. Both Shreveport and Bossier have diversified in an effort to become less dependent on the oil and gas industry than they were in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Social Characteristics:
The Shreveport Bossier MSA has numerous public schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as private/parochial schools. Caddo Parish Magnet schools, which maintain admission standards, include fundamental skills schools at the elementary level, and academic and performing arts schools at the elementary, middle, and high school level. Vo-Tech courses are offered at the Caddo Center for high school juniors and seniors.
The Shreveport-Bossier area has several higher education opportunities. The LSU Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, a post graduate institution, includes the School of Medicine, the School of Allied Health Professions, and the School of Graduate Studies. The neighboring hospital, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, serves as the school’s principle teaching facility. Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a nursing campus in Shreveport. Louisiana State University of Shreveport (LSUS) opened in 1967 and is the only public four-year university in the Shreveport/Bossier area. LSUS offers undergraduate degree programs, as well as several Master’s degree programs. Centenary College of Louisiana is a private, four-year Arts & Sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1825 and is regularly recognized as one of the top colleges in the South. Southern University is a 2-year university offering several associate degree programs. Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) was founded in 1966 and offers associate degrees, certificates, technical diplomas, and courses that will transfer. In addition to degree programs, BPCC promotes workforce training, continuing education, and pre-GED preparation. There are several technical schools within the Shreveport/Bossier area, including Northwest Louisiana and Technical Community College, The Bossier Parish School of Technology and Innovative Learning, Caddo Career and Technology Center, and Ayers Technical College.
Patients from a three-state area turn to Shreveport-Bossier for major medical treatment. In addition to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, there are several hospitals in the area, including Christus Schumpert Hospitals, Willis-Knighton Medical Centers, Overton-Brooks Veterans Medical Center, Promise Hospital, Cornerstone Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children-Shreveport, and Brentwood Hospital.
The Christus Schumpert Health System, a Catholic nonprofit system, oversees several facilities in the Shreveport/Bossier area. In 1997, Christus Schumpert Highland underwent an $18.8 million renovation, which included a new emergency department, along with upgraded and expanded cardiac units. In the same year, Christus Schumpert Health System opened its $8 million Schumpert Bossier Healthplex on Viking Drive, with a 10,000 square foot expansion to the Healthplex opening in 2018. The expansion houses the region’s first “micro-hospital,” which includes emergency rooms and half a dozen short-stay inpatient rooms. The center provides around the clock access to physicians, laboratory testing, and imaging services, and can accommodate patients with emergency illnesses of all kinds, including heart attacks, strokes, or trauma.
In 2013, Christus Schumpert announced the closure of its St. Mary Campus, followed by a $55 million expansion of the Highland Campus. In June 2017, Christus Health announced the donation of the St. Mary Place campus, which had been vacant since the 2013 closure, to Margaret Place Properties, a nonprofit organization. In July 2017, Christus Health Northern Louisiana and LSU Health representatives announced plans to open the campus as an integrated health care campus, featuring expanded patient care services, pharmaceutical research, and clinical trials, in addition to enhancing the educational experience of LSU Health Shreveport students.
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The Willis Knighton Health System is the largest healthcare organization in North Louisiana. It is the only locally owned, locally operated health system in the Shreveport/Bossier metropolitan area. Willis Knighton Health System includes Willis Knighton Medical Center, Willis Knighton South, Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center, Willis Knighton Pierremont Health Center, and the Willis Knighton Rehabilitation Institute. In 2007, Live Oak Retirement Community merged with Willis Knighton to provide for the needs of seniors in the community. Willis Knighton’s overall retirement initiative is The Oaks of Louisiana, with Live Oak as an integral part. Live Oak includes independent living apartments and a health center with skilled nursing.
The Overton-Brooks VA Medical Center was built in 1947 and serves veterans residing in fifteen northeast Texas counties, five southwestern Arkansas counties, and twelve northwest Louisiana parishes. Brentwood Hospital is the largest psychiatric hospital in the state. Numerous nursing homes and assisted living facilities serve the area as well.
Four network affiliated television stations, one public broadcasting station, and cable television serve Shreveport- Bossier and the surrounding area. The Shreveport Little Theater and the Marjorie Lyons Play House offer live performances, as does the Shreveport Symphony, the Strand Theatre, the Shreveport Opera, and the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. The Robinson Film Center provides a venue for independent, international and classic cinema. It also offers film and media production classes and serves as a resource for film production.
The Shreveport/Bossier area has numerous houses of worship representing Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish faiths, among others.
Recreational facilities in the area include private country clubs and public golf courses, as well as numerous neighborhood parks and public baseball and softball fields. Independence Stadium is the home field for the annual nationally televised Independence Bowl. Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, built in the late 1930’s, is a Shreveport landmark. This multi-purpose arena has hosted many events, including the 2018 Miss USA Pageant; it has also hosted musical legends such as Elvis Presley. Located next to Independence Stadium, Hirsch Coliseum is currently home to the Shreveport Mudbugs, an NAHL Junior Hockey League team. In 2000, Bossier City opened the $56.5 million CenturyLink Center. The CenturyLink Center is a 270,000 square foot facility, which can seat 14,000.
Many festivals benefit the Shreveport/Bossier area by boosting the economy through dollars spent not only on the festivals themselves, but also at local hotels, restaurants, retailers, and other attractions. Festival Plaza is located between Spring and Market Streets in downtown Shreveport and is the location of numerous festivals that are held each year, such as the Red River Revel, Holiday in Dixie, and Mudbug Madness. The Louisiana State Fair is held in Shreveport each fall at the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. Numerous smaller festivals also take place throughout the year.
A significant change that aided in diversifying the Shreveport-Bossier economy was the opening of riverboat casinos. The first boat opened in April 1994, with two others following shortly thereafter. Currently, 6 riverboat casinos operate in Shreveport-Bossier. Because of riverboat gaming, the area’s economic and social vitality have strengthened even more, making Shreveport-Bossier a popular tourist destination. This activity is a direct benefit to hotels, retail establishments, convention business, and the housing market.
The 350,000 square foot Shreveport Convention Center, which opened in 2005, is located along two blocks of Caddo Street in downtown Shreveport. The $100 million convention center is the largest capital project in the city’s history. The project includes an adjoining $52 million, 12-story, 313-room Hilton Hotel, which opened in June 2007. Riverview, Shreveport’s $12.5 million riverfront recreation area, features the $6 million Riverview Park developed by the City of Shreveport with assistance from the Red River Waterway Commission. Across the river on the Bossier City banks, the 600,000 square foot Louisiana Boardwalk Outlet Mall includes numerous retail stores, a Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, and two of the riverfront’s six casinos. The $200 million project includes outlet shops, an entertainment district, trolleys, a carousel, and a parking garage. In 2010, a 128-room Courtyard by Marriott opened at the southern end of the Boardwalk. In March 2012, developers of the Margaritaville Resort Casino officially broke ground on a $197 million casino and hotel, which opened in June 2013 at the northern end of the Boardwalk.
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Economic Characteristics:
The graph below summarizes the 30+ year retail sales history broken down by Parish and City. The overall trend shows an increase, although there are several years which experienced declines.
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The following graph summarizes the employment trends of the area. It is more accurate to consider the total number of people employed versus the employment rate due to the constant change of the available workforce.
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Unemployment rates are listed below. The Shreveport MSA includes Caddo, Bossier, and Webster Parishes.
Unemployment Rates (1981 - 2017) Year Shreveport MSA Louisiana U S A 1981 8.2% 8.4% 7.6% 1982 9.8% 10.2% 9.7% 1983 11.3% 11.7% 9.6% 1984 7.7% 9.9% 7.5% 1985 9.1% 11.5% 7.2% 1986 12.0% 12.5% 7.0% 1987 11.0% 11.8% 6.2% 1988 10.7% 10.5% 5.5% 1989 8.3% 7.6% 5.3% 1990 6.0% 5.9% 5.6% 1991 6.7% 6.9% 6.8% 1992 6.5% 7.9% 7.5% 1993 6.1% 7.4% 6.9% 1994 6.6% 7.5% 6.1% 1995 6.1% 6.7% 5.6% 1996 6.3% 6.3% 5.4% 1997 6.2% 5.7% 4.9% 1998 5.6% 5.3% 4.5% 1999 4.2% 4.7% 4.2% 2000 4.8% 5.0% 4.0% 2001 5.5% 5.4% 4.7% 2002 6.5% 5.9% 5.8% 2003 6.8% 6.2% 6.0% 2004 5.7% 5.5% 5.5% 2005 5.5% 6.7% 5.1% 2006 3.9% 3.9% 4.6% 2007 4.4% 3.8% 4.6% 2009 7.3% 6.8% 9.3% 2008 5.2% 4.6% 5.8% 2009 7.3% 6.8% 9.3% 2010 7.0% 7.5% 9.6% 2011 6.8% 7.3% 8.9% 2012 5.7% 6.4% 8.1% 2013 6.9% 6.2% 7.4% 2014 6.9% 6.4% 6.2% 2015 6.8% 6.7% 5.3% 2016 6.4% 6.0% 4.9% 2017 5.5% 5.1% 4.4% 2018 5.2% 4.9% 3.9%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
The Shreveport/Bossier area has diversified its economic base in order to be less dependent on the oil and gas industry than it was in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Instead of relying on the oil and gas industry, Shreveport-Bossier has diversified with the medical, entertainment, and manufacturing industries leading the way. The local economy had been severely affected by the downturn in the oil and gas industry in the mid-1980’s. Major employers in the area include federal, state, and local government, medical, entertainment, transportation industries, and the manufacturing community, including the oil industry. With a good north to south transportation link, Shreveport is now able to be more competitive with other sunbelt cities for new industries. One of the major steps in attracting new industry was the designation of Shreveport-Bossier as a U.S. Customs Port of Entry.
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One area in which Shreveport-Bossier is becoming a potential leader is that of Research and Technology. After the area’s economic downturn in the 1980’s, the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce created the Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF). The establishment of BRF of Northwest Louisiana in 1986 has enhanced the region’s scientific capacity and economic development. The BRF opened its first research facility, the Virginia K. Shehee Biomedical Research Institute, in February 1994. This 160,000 square foot, ten-story facility contains state-of-the-art labs and houses researchers, technicians, and support personnel working towards discovering cures for diseases, including cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s. The Institute is connected with LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.
The Virginia K. Shehee Biomedical Research Institute was not only the first research facility opened by BRF, but it was also the first facility in the InterTech Science Park. The BRF initiated the formation of the InterTech Science Park (InterTech), an 800-acre science and technology park in central Shreveport. InterTech’s facilities include pharmaceutical, medical, digital and research companies, as well as other emerging industries.
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) is located in the southern portion of Bossier City and has been an integral part of the area since its dedication in 1933. It is the largest employer in the area and a major source of revenue for the region with a workforce of approximately 15,000 military and civilian employees. This permanent base covers 22,000 acres; it is one of the largest air bases in the United States. BAFB is the headquarters of the Eighth Air Force and the Air Force Global Strike Command and home to the 2nd Bomb Wing and the 307th Bomb Wing.
In June 2009, it was announced that Barksdale Air Force Base would be the home to the Global Strike Command. Air Force Global Strike Command is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping ICBM forces, B-2 and B-52 bomber forces, and other deterrence capabilities to conduct operations. The Bossier City Council voted unanimously on September 18, 2007, to purchase land in the 6200 block of East Texas Street for the Cyber Innovation Center. The acreage, located north of Barksdale Air Force Base, is in close proximity to the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative Line (LONI) and adjacent to Bossier Parish Community College. Bossier City, with the assistance of state and local officials, set in motion the creation of the $100 million Cyber Innovation Center to complement the proposed Air Force Cyber Command. The $100 million needed to develop the facility came from city, parish, and state sources. The building’s design incorporates office space, classrooms, meeting rooms, and a 450,000+ square foot high-security Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, or “SCIF” space, for classified computers, meetings, and labs. The building is designed to meet enhanced standards for resistance to explosions and attacks by devices such as hand- held weapons and vehicle bombs. These features are major draws for high-tech companies in need of strict security requirements for government projects. They also complement the addition of the Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base by supporting military and other government research and contracting other than cyber.
On January 17, 2012, the City of Bossier City enacted an ordinance creating the National Cyber Overlay District, which sets forth development and use guidelines for the National Cyber Research Park (NCRP). The guidelines created for the district are intended to serve as a guide for optimal growth and development, ensuring that it is a continuing asset to Bossier City. The NCRP includes 2,462 acres and promotes new, innovative development for advancing technology, progress, and research. The guidelines set forth minimum criteria to ensure proper development while encouraging a campus-type setting that incorporates a variety of land uses and promotes excellence in design and construction. These guidelines also protect tenants from undesirable and improper uses that would detract from the purpose of the NCRP. The NCRP also includes a 603-acre commercial district that allows more traditional commercial development.
In February 2014, CSRA selected Bossier City as the location of their new technology center, following a competitive site-selection process of 134 national locations. The 116,000 square foot facility was constructed and subsequently leased to CSRA. CSRA officially opened its Integrated Technology Center (ITC) on November 15, 2016, marking the completion of the two-year development project. In 2018, CSRA was purchased by General Dynamics Information Technology.
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Phase I of development of the NCRP includes a 64-acre tract of land and consists of four buildings. The Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) and General Dynamics (formerly CSRA’s Integrated Technology Center) are currently occupied. The Bossier Parish Community College STEM Building opened in Fall 2017, and it houses all of BPCC’s science, nursing, and allied health programs. A fourth building, the Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI), is in the design phase.
Manufacturers in the Shreveport/Bossier area are quite diverse. Frymaster Corporation is an international manufacturer of food service equipment. They supply deep-fat fryers and related stainless-steel food preparation equipment to fast food chains, such as McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken. MB Industries designs, engineers, manufactures, and delivers buildings that protect against explosions, ballistics, chemical releases, projectiles, fires, forced entry, noise, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes. MB Industries consolidated all their domestic manufacturing facilities to the Shreveport facility. Libbey is a glassware company and one of the largest tableware suppliers in the world. They design, produce, and market tableware, including glassware, ceramic dinnerware, metal flatware, hollowware, serve ware and home décor items. Sabre Industries (formerly CellXion) provides equipped shelters and towers for telecommunications. Located in Bossier City, their facilities include a state-of-the-art shelter manufacturing plant, a steel fabrication facility, and an equipment installation facility. The equipment installation facility offers factory installation and testing of power and radio cell-site equipment.
Pratt Industries Paper Mill and Recycling facility opened a 100% recycled containerboard mill at the Port of Caddo- Bossier in late 2008. Pratt Industries is America’s 6th largest paper and packaging company. The mill produces recycled paper and in partnership with the City of Shreveport, Pratt launched a curbside recycling campaign in June 2008.
Benteler Steel constructed a $900 million facility at The Port of Caddo-Bossier. It includes a seamless steel tube mill (Phase One) and a steel mill (Phase Two). The project was built on 330 acres; it is one of the largest manufacturing projects in Northwest Louisiana’s history. Benteler, a German manufacturing company, produces tubes utilized in the exploration of oil and gas. Benteler began construction of the first phase in 2013. Together, the two phases encompass approximately 1.35 million square feet. Plant operations at the Benteler steel/tube plant began in August 2015, with 325 employees. The Port of Caddo-Bossier also has numerous other tenants at its industrial park.
Agribusiness is a significant contributor to the area’s overall economy with cotton being the number one row crop enterprise in northwest Louisiana. Forestry, however, is the largest agricultural commodity. Beef cattle are the largest animal enterprise in the Shreveport/Bossier area. Pecans and fruit crops, such as peaches and blueberries, are also harvested in northwest Louisiana.
The Louisiana Downs Racetrack in Bossier City opened in late 1974. Louisiana Downs had historically been one of the most successful major racetracks in the United States. However, with the approval of off-track betting and the Louisiana Lottery, the average attendance and handle had declined. In 2002, a 95% controlling interest in Louisiana Downs was acquired by Harrah’s Entertainment, Incorporated, and the Louisiana Gaming Board unanimously approved the track’s petition to add slot machines to its gaming fare.
Harrah’s Louisiana Downs casino facility has 150,000 square feet of gaming, featuring over 800 slot machines. The casino also includes multiple plasma screen televisions featuring live and simulcast racing from across the country. The casino facility is connected to the existing racetrack by an enclosed entryway and features several restaurants.
The Shreveport Regional Airport Industrial Park has 800 acres of land for development and is owned by the Shreveport Regional Airport Authority. The Shreveport/Bossier area also has numerous other public and privately- owned Industrial Parks, including The Port of Caddo-Bossier, Shreve Park Industrial Campus, West Shreveport Industrial Park, Ruben E. White Industrial Park, and Viking Drive Industrial Park.
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The following chart lists some of the major employers of the area.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS BUSINESS # EMPLOYEES Barksdale AFB Military 14,500 Caddo Parish Public Schools Education 9,416 Willis Knighton Medical Center Health 7,632 Bossier Parish School Board Education 3,566 Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Recreation 3,000 LSU Health Shreveport Education 2,762 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Health 2,673 City of Shreveport Public 2,569 State of Louisiana Department of Civil Service Government 2,423 Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital Health 1,800 United States Department of Veterans Affairs Public 1,682 Wal-Mart Retail 2,101 Sam’s Town Casino Recreation 1,265 Eldorado Resort Casino Recreation 1,214 Boomtown Casino Recreation 1,100 Margaritaville Resort Casino Recreation 1,042 Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Public 761 Southwestern Electric Power Company Utilities 732 CSRA Technology 700 City of Bossier City Public 695 Red River Sanitors, Inc. Support 650 Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) Transportation 630 Ivan Smith Furniture Co., LLC Retail 628 Frost Industries (ARC of Caddo-Bossier) Education 627 AT&T Services, Inc. Telecommunications 625 Diamond Jacks Casino Recreation 600 Parish of Bossier Public 584 Libbey Glass, Inc. Manufacturing 582 Brookshire Grocery Company Retail 578 Frymaster, LLC Manufacturing 550
Sources: North Louisiana Economic Partnership Regional Data (NLEP) 2016 Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) August 2017
The Shreveport/Bossier area is well represented by many financial institutions with numerous branch locations. The final economic indicator for the area is the construction activity, which is measured by the number and dollar volume of construction permits. The important categories are single-family, apartments, townhouses, and commercial permits. When comparing 2014 to 2015, the total value of building permits issued in Bossier City decreased by approximately 18.3% and Shreveport decreased by approximately 20.91%. These figures, however, are not all inclusive. Economic incentives for certain projects waive permit fees, thereby leaving those projects out of the construction count. Federal commercial construction projects are also not included. In single-family home construction for 2015, the number of permits issued in Shreveport increased by approximately 5.61%, while Bossier City had an 8.7% decrease over the past year. The charts on the following pages summarize the history of building activity for Shreveport and Bossier City.
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Conclusion:
During the 1985-1995 economic decline, local officials realized the importance of diversifying the economic base to lessen dependence on the oil and gas industry. Efforts have been made to promote the area as a distribution center due to the location of I-20, I-49 and the Red River Port. These efforts, the legalization of river boat gambling, and the improved economic conditions laid the groundwork for the current economic recovery. In the real estate sector, the single-family residential market remains strong, and there are several owner-occupied and/or build-to-suit commercial and industrial properties under construction.
When comparing permit figures from 2017 to 2018, Bossier City had a total of 269 commercial permits issued with an estimated value of $150,174,334 in 2017, compared to 282 commercial permits with an estimated value of $59,587,075 in 2018. Bossier City issued 656 residential permits in 2017 with an estimated value of $59,484,457 in 2017, compared to 602 permits valued at $55,808,113 in 2018. Shreveport had 177 commercial permits issued in 2017, with an estimated value of $70,734,516 in 2017 and 436 residential permits issued with an estimated value of $56,836,691. In 2018, Shreveport had approximately 199 commercial permits with an estimated value of $164,220,358 and 547 residential permits valued at approximately at $61,842,887. It should be noted the 2018 figures for Shreveport for the month of October were unavailable. The previous figures may not be all inclusive. Economic incentives for certain projects waive permit fees, thereby leaving those projects out of the construction count. Federal commercial construction projects are also not included.
Key economic indicators, such as retail sales and employment, are a good measure of economic trends. Retail sales remained steady for the Shreveport/Bossier area when comparing 2018 to 2017. In 2017, Shreveport had $4.3 billion in sales, and they remained steady at 4.5 billion in 2018. Bossier City had retail sales of $1.9 billion in 2017, and they also remained steady at $1.9 billion in 2018. Retail sales are calculated from sales tax collections.
The average unemployment rate in the Shreveport-Bossier MSA fluctuated between 4.2% and 6.5% throughout 2018, with a preliminary average of 5.2% for the year. Louisiana averaged a preliminary 4.8% unemployment rate for 2018. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the January 2019 unemployment rate for the Shreveport-Bossier MSA was 5.4%.
There are six riverboat casinos in the Shreveport-Bossier area. The first boat opened in April 1994, with two others following shortly thereafter. The fourth boat, located just south of the I-20 Red River Bridge, opened in 1996. The fifth boat was the Hollywood Casino (now the El Dorado Resort Casino), which opened for business on December 20, 2000. In March 2012, the developers of the Margaritaville Resort Casino officially broke ground for the area’s sixth casino, which opened in June 2013. The 2018 casino admissions for the entire market decreased over the previous year. Admission figures for 2018 were reported at 8,388,973 compared to 8,566,683 in 2017. The adjusted gross revenues increased slightly with a reported $686,145,828 in 2018 and $678,919,423 in 2017.
As the figures show, the economic indicators vary from year to year, but when considering the historical trend for several years, the local economy has remained stable. The long-term overall economic outlook for Shreveport- Bossier is expected to remain stable, and improvement should come through diversification of employers, improvement of the interstate traffic arteries, and the ability to attract more major clean air industries.
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PERMITS – CITY OF SHREVEPORT
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Year # of Permits $ Value (in Millions) # of Permits $ Value (in Millions) 1974 739 30.0 172 51.9 1975 777 26.1 160 21.2 1977 993 47.5 183 24.5 1978 967 62.4 210 115.3 1979 711 33.7 172 35.4 1980 736 28.6 121 67.5 1981 397 17.9 148 42.7 1982 562 37.6 149 72.0 1983 1,059 65.7 189 50.2 1984 827 68.8 191 83.1 1985 482 58.9 225 70.4 1986 285 29.4 223 58.2 1987 161 15.6 181 43.5 1988 102 10.5 143 21.6 1989 59 9.7 129 19.8 1990 69 10.2 127 26.8 1991 97 12.2 212 13.0 1992 162 21.4 106 57.0 1993 185 24.6 42 24.9 1994 239 34.3 64 28.6 1995 249 42.0 78 25.9 1996 283 38.7 72 42.5 1997 236 37.8 114 119.4 1998 261 46.9 130 110.2 1999 359 59.5 121 165.4 2000 330 55.4 102 64.6 2001 341 145.7 93 42.4 2002 429 89.0 83 72.2 2003 633 107.4 78 116.1 2004 566 113.8 96 81.5 2005 564 146.9 88 111.4 2006 721 137.9 63 69.8 2007 629 113.3 80 88.9 2008 370 74.1 76 64.7 2009 282 68.7 59 101.9 2010 341 81.3 77 81.9 2011 297 74.8 65 74.6 2012 270 126.3 47 65.0 2013 199 53.4 58 57.4 2014 232 58.6 87 124.9 2015 245 52.9 835 61.6 2016 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2017 436 56.8 177 70.7 2018 547 61.8 199 164.2
Figures for the entire 2016 year were not available Source: GBEDF Economic Indicators / LSUS Center for Business & Economics / U.S. Census Bureau
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PERMITS – CITY OF BOSSIER CITY
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Year # of Permits $ Value (in Millions) # of Permits $ Value (in Millions) 1986 237 19.1 89 17.3 1987 189 20.1 44 10.8 1988 95 7.3 27 4.3 1989 86 7.5 39 3.5 1990 117 9.1 19 6.0 1991 180 13.9 9 2.9 1992 277 22.7 24 14.1 1993 343 28.8 23 9.1 1994 349 34.6 42 32.3 1995 316 34.5 38 59.3 1996 300 36.9 37 82.2 1997 186 31.9 33 28.3 1998 184 24.5 43 58.5 1999 263 36.5 50 50.4 2000 251 30.0 40 9.2 2001 286 34.3 36 13.3 2002 324 51.0 39 21.4 2003 441 125.8 84 136.7 2004 495 75.6 60 31.3 2005 558 93.7 116 39.1 2006 524 85.1 68 47.6 2007 393 66.0 69 37.8 2008 337 79.6 49 76.5 2009 398 67.9 44 22.0 2010 401 70.0 65 47.2 2011 377 69.6 37 40.6 2012 373 81.5 501 145.5 2013 307 74.4 494 48.5 2014 264 42.9 80 72.5 2015 242 36.2 67 43.1 2016 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2017 656 59.5 269 150.2 2018 602 55.6 282 59.6
Figures for the entire 2016 year were not available Source: GBEDF Economic Indicators / LSUS Center for Business & Economics / U.S. Census Bureau
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MARKET AREA ANALYSIS
Definition: "A portion of a larger community, or an entire community, in which there is a homogenous grouping of inhabitants, buildings, business enterprises or land use trends."
Neighborhood Location: The subject property is located on the south side of Southland Park Drive, east of Mansfield Road and west of Normandie Drive. The subject neighborhood is well-located with respect to both intercity and intracity traffic links. The subject neighborhood has good access to all areas of Shreveport. The Inner Loop and Industrial Loop are within the neighborhood and both provide good accessibility to east and west Shreveport. Mansfield Road (US Highway 71) is a major artery for north/south traffic through Shreveport and goes south to Southwest Louisiana. The I- 49/Industrial Loop intersection is located approximately 4 miles northeast of the subject property and was completed in November, 1989. This opened interstate highway travel for the Shreveport city limits to Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. I-49, north to I-20, is now complete and this will enhance the subject property neighborhood's access to the Central Business District.
Neighborhood Boundaries: The subject neighborhood is irregular shaped, and the boundaries are summarized as follows:
NORTH - Hollywood Avenue SOUTH - City Limits EAST - I-49 WEST - Buncombe Road
Primary Traffic Arteries: Major traffic arteries which bisect the subject neighborhood and its vicinity are as follows:
East to West - Hollywood Avenue West 70th Street Inner Loop Bert Kouns Industrial Loop (aka Industrial Loop)
North to South - Mansfield Road / Hearne Avenue (aka US Hwy 171) Linwood Avenue I-49
Access To Other Areas of the City: The subject neighborhood is well-located with respect to both intercity and intracity traffic links and access to all areas of Shreveport is considered adequate. I-20 provides good east/west travel and the Inner Loop and Industrial Loop are within the neighborhood and both provide good accessibility for the west and southwest areas of Shreveport. The Industrial Loop turns east, just south of GM Boulevard and extends across the entire southern portion of the city. The Inner Loop, which is a limited access freeway, provides excellent east/west travel in south Shreveport and becomes the I-220 Loop which serves north Shreveport. Pines Road extends from the Industrial Loop north to Cross Lake providing good access within the neighborhood. Mansfield Road (US Highway 171) is a major artery for north/south traffic through Shreveport and goes south to Southwest Louisiana. I-49 extends from Alexandria, Louisiana north to I-20 and its opening has resulted in the relocation of some traffic along Mansfield Road, especially traffic from Central and South Louisiana. The Industrial Loop provides good access to I-20 which in turn allows for good east/west travel throughout the city and the state.
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MARKET AREA ANALYSIS (Continued)
Historical Development: Initial construction in the area occurred in the early to mid-1900’s and was residential and industrial in nature. The first areas to experience development were in the north portion of the neighborhood along Hollywood Avenue between Linwood Avenue and Monkhouse Drive. These residential neighborhoods are known as Hollywood, Garden Valley and Caddo Heights. As growth continued, the neighborhood developed in a southerly direction with the majority of the commercial and retail development being along Mansfield Road and Jewella Avenue and the residential development being on secondary traffic arteries. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, the area around 70th Street and Mansfield Road began to develop with commercial and retail uses to serve the residential development in the immediate area.
The southern portion of the neighborhood began developing in the 1950’s and 1960’s as a result of the location of the AT&T plant on Mansfield Road at Williamson Way. The area south of the Industrial Loop is known as Summer Grove and Southern Hills and it developed primarily to serve the industry in the area. Residential and commercial properties developed rapidly in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s when employment at AT&T reached an all-time high of approximately 7,500 people. Commercial and retail development near the intersection of Mansfield Road and Jewella Avenue developed to serve the expanding residential market. However, in the mid to late 1980’s, the oil and gas prices began to decline which coincided with numerous layoffs at the AT&T plant and economic conditions began to deteriorate. With the downturn of the economy, the residential and commercial market in the neighborhood were negatively affected through the early 1990’s.
The General Motors plant completed a major expansion to begin production of the Hummer H3 and H3T as well as the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pick-up trucks. However, with the rise in fuel prices and the downturn in the automotive industry, GM announced the closing of the second shift in September 2008, resulting in a work force of just over 1,000. Then, in 2009, General Motors announced the Shreveport plant would close by June 2012 at the latest. GM gave up the property in 2009 as part of its Chapter II bankruptcy reorganization and then leased it back from the trust until it stopped production in 2012.
The facility was sold to Caddo’s Industrial Development Board with the intention of being leased to IRG, who will be assisting an ultra-small carmaker named Elio Motors in setting up operations and subleasing the remaining space. Elio plans to use one million square feet of the 1.8 million square feet of property to manufacture three-wheeled high- mileage, low cost vehicles. Officials anticipated production would start in early 2015, however, it has been delayed indefinitely due to the lack of the automaker’s ability to secure venture capital.
Recent Construction: One of the more active areas has been in the medical and retail uses centered around the intersection of Jewella at the Inner Loop and along Bert Kouns Industrial Loop just east of Mansfield Road. Several medical offices have been constructed near Willis-Knighton South, which is on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, east of Mansfield Road. Recent construction in close proximity to this intersection includes a Sonic Drive-in, a Walgreens drug store, a CVS drug store, a dry cleaner location and a branch bank.
Other development along Industrial Loop includes numerous retail and service-related uses near the intersection of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and Kingston Road. Recent construction near this intersection includes a retail motorcycle outlet, two quick lubes, a furniture store, a carwash, a Dollar General store as well as several others.
Development along Mansfield Road between Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and the Inner Loop includes Podnuh’s Restaurants, Barnhill Buffet and Applebee’s Restaurants. Additionally, a Lowe’s Supercenter was built in the same area, as well as a retail tire store and quick oil change facility.
Other development along Industrial Loop includes numerous retail and service-related uses along Mansfield Road and Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. A few of the more recent developments along Mansfield Road, both north and south of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, includes a Wal-Mart Supercenter, a Carl Jr’s, Anytime Fitness, a climate control storage facility, Boomerang Carwash, Chicken Express and O’Reilly’s Autoparts.
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MARKET AREA ANALYSIS (Continued)
The area at the intersection of Pines Road and I-20 has experienced new development in recent years. New uses include a Wal-Mart Supercenter, a Home Depot, an Ivan Smith Furniture Store, a CVS Pharmacy, a Kentucky Fried Chicken, Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Wendy’s Restaurant, Shell C-Store, a Fairfield Inn, a Shoney’s Inn, a Courtyard by Marriot, a La Quinta Inn and numerous other hotels and restaurants.
“Shreve Park” is a 492-acre public development which is located on the west side of the Inner Loop, just south of West 70th Street. This development targets research and development firms as well as clean air manufacturers. The first two tenants included Frymaster and the Louisiana Tech Micro Manufacturing project. Ivan Smith Furniture constructed their main distribution facility within the park and Tire Rack constructed a distribution facility within the park. There have been several office/warehouse uses developed along the Industrial Loop, south of I-20.
Predominant Land Uses: Based on a physical inspection of the neighborhood, land uses in this area are as follows:
Retail, 15% Vacant Land, 25%
Commercial, 15% Industrial, 5%
Multi-Family, 5% Residential, 35%
Land Uses In The Immediate Area: The subject property is bound on the northwest by a retail autoparts store and on the southeast by the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles facility. There are two small office buildings along the southeast boundary and there is an unoccupied gasoline/ convenience store located across Southland Park Drive, northwest of the subject property.
Availability of Public Utilities: The majority of the subject property neighborhood is adequately served by all public utilities and services. However, the outlying areas in the southwest portion of the neighborhood still depend on private water and sewer systems.
Community Facilities: The subject property neighborhood is well-served by all community facilities including police and fire protection, public and private schools, houses of worship, medical facilities and recreational facilities. Willis-Knighton South hospital and the Center for Women’s Health are both located on the Industrial Loop, just east of Mansfield Road. There are approximately nine parks located throughout the neighborhood and South Park Mall (now owned by Summer Grove Baptist Church) is located at the intersection of Jewella Avenue and the Inner Loop. Shreveport Regional Airport is located in the northwest portion of the neighborhood on Hollywood Avenue at Monkhouse Drive.
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MARKET AREA ANALYSIS (Continued)
Parking: Street side parking along major traffic arteries such as Mansfield Road, Industrial Loop, the Inner Loop and Jewella Avenue is not allowed. However, street side parking is allowed on secondary streets which consist primarily of residential uses. Commercial properties must provide adequate on-site parking based on zoning requirements.
Public Transportation: The subject neighborhood is well served by municipal bus transportation; however, this is not considered to be a significant factor in this analysis.
Major Employers: Major employment centers which affect the subject property neighborhood include Willis-Knighton Medical Center, Libbey Glass and commercial/retail uses located on Mansfield Road and Jewella Avenue.
Conclusion: The subject property neighborhood is located in southwest Shreveport with the north boundary being Hollywood Avenue, the east boundary being I-49 and the west boundary being Buncombe Road. The neighborhood originally developed from the north and continued developing in a southerly direction as business and industry located in this area. The most recent development has been along Mansfield Road and Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in the vicinity of the Willis-Knighton South Medical Center. The location of the AT&T plant in the area historically had benefited the residential market, however, in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s lay-offs caused the residential activity in this neighborhood to decline.
Due to other more popular retail areas recently being developed in southeast Shreveport and north Bossier in the late 1990’s and early 2000, the subject neighborhood had been losing large retailers at a rapid rate. The former South Park Mall, which is located in the central portion of the neighborhood, was vacated by all four of the anchor tenants and most of the small tenants. Summer Grove Baptist Church purchased the mall in 2003 and they have moved their house of worship into a portion of the facility. Sam’s Wholesale Club moved their Jewella Avenue store to Youree Drive in southeast Shreveport. Wal-Mart closed their Jewella Avenue store and constructed a SuperCenter on Mansfield Road near the former AT&T Plant. The AT&T Plant has closed and was purchased by an investor to be leased to warehouse and distribution tenants.
A property owner’s association was formed to address the exodus of retailers and employers from the neighborhood as well as crime and other neighborhood concerns. It appears the neighborhood is beginning to reverse the previous exodus of retailers based on the recent developments and announcements. The infrastructure is conducive to retail uses due to the good ingress and egress to the neighborhood created by several major traffic arteries located in the area.
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE AND IMPROVEMENTS
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE
Location In Block: The subject property is located on the south side of Southland Park Drive, east of Mansfield Road and west of Normandie Drive.
Site Size: Total Site Area: 30,200 Square Feet 0.693 Acres Tower Site (Leased for 78.63 more yrs. @ $0) -5,100 Square Feet -0.117 Acres Net Usable Area 25,100 Square Feet 0.576 Acres
Dimensions: 149 front feet along Southland Park Drive x 182.6' (northwest) x 150' (southwest) x 244.7' (southeast)
Site Shape: Irregular
Site Utility: Average; except for the area encumbered by the land lease to Caddo 911 for the next 78.63 years
Topography: The site is generally level with an elevation of 200' msl, although there are gradual elevation changes for drainage purposes.
Drainage: The subject site appears to drain adequately through subsurface and open drainage in the area.
Landscaping: Maintained grass in areas without buildings or parking and several mature trees.
Flood Zone: According to Flood Hazard Insurance Map Panel 22017C0468H, effective May 19, 2014, the subject property is located in Zone "X", which is outside of any special flood hazard areas.
Utilities: The subject site is adequately served by the following:
Water: City of Shreveport Sanitary Sewer: City of Shreveport Electricity: AEP Telephone: A. T. & T. Gas: CenterPoint
Site Improvements: The subject site is improved with a former residence that was converted for use as the office and sleeping quarters for fire station #17 reportedly in the late 1960's. After purchasing the property, the building housing the two engine bays was constructed and attached to the former residence.
Street Summary: Name: Southland Park Drive Primary Site Frontage: 149' Paving: Asphalt Sidewalks: None Drainage: Subsurface Curbs: Concrete Number Lanes: Two Traffic Direction: East/West Street Lighting: Yes Median Divider: None Ingress/Egress: Average
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE (Continued)
Nuisances & Hazards: A general inspection of the neighborhood noted no significant adverse conditions which would affect the subject or the area. This analysis assumes there are no adverse effects from any environmental issues, however, neither a current on-site nor off-site Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other possible hazard studies were provided to the appraiser.
Easements, Encroachments, Etc.: There is a land lease from the City of Shreveport to the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One for the location of a radio communications tower "for utilization by the public safety agencies of the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, Louisiana;." The tower site contains approximately 5,100 square feet and the perpetual access area contains approximately 5,000 square feet in addition to the tower site. When combined, the tower site and access easement encompass the southwestern 50' of the subject site and the northwestern 20' of the subject site. The lease began on September 1, 1999 with a 99-year term and there are approximately 78.63 years remaining. The monetary consideration for the lease is $0.00 annually.
Other than the tower site lease, the subject site does not appear to be adversely affected by any other known easements or encroachments. However, there may be utility easements along the boundaries of the subject site although they do not typically adversely affect the use of the site. A current survey is recommended by a qualified registered Civil Engineer prior to transfer or loan closing.
Access To/From Streets: The subject property has adequate access to and from Southland Park Drive.
Zoning: The subject site is zoned C-2; Corridor Commercial Zoning District. The C-2 Corridor Commercial Zoning District is intended to accommodate the commercial corridors of the City of Shreveport. The C-2 District addresses primarily auto-oriented retail, both individual businesses and retail centers, with the intent of improving the pedestrian environment along the corridor. Mixed-use development is encouraged with residential dwelling units allowed above the ground floor.
Highest And Best Use: The highest and best use for the subject site, as though vacant, as of the effective date of appraisal, is development with a commercial use, a retail use and/or a service related use typical of the neighborhood. Please refer to the Highest and Best Use section of this report for a complete discussion.
Conclusion: The subject site is of adequate size, shape, topography and utility for a small commercial use, a retail use and/or a service related use. The site is irregular in shape and it has typical functional utility for development to its highest and best use. The site has adequate visibility and access to and from the primary traffic arteries and, therefore, it is conducive to many of the physically possible uses allowed under the zoning regulation, likely a commercial use, retail use and/or service related use.
The best method of site valuation is, in this case, the market data or comparative method. This technique calls for comparing the related sales data to the land being appraised. The greatest weight is placed on actual sales of similar tracts made relatively concurrent with the date of the appraisal and under comparable conditions. Whenever pertinent, consideration is given to prices asked by owners and offers made by prospective purchasers willing to buy.
Given the length of the remaining term on the communications tower site lease and the fact the city is receiving no income from the lease, a reasonable purchaser would not assign any contributory value to the 5,100 square foot tower site. Therefore, the land value will be based on a site size of 25,100 square feet. The 5,000 square foot easement area is included in the valuation, although an adjustment is necessary to reflect the fact the property owner will not have exclusive use of this area.
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ASSESSOR’S PLAT
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TOWER SITE & ACCESS EASEMENT PLOT PLAN
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FLOOD MAP
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ZONING MAP
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TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
Although the subject property is tax exempt, it is assessed as a whole property in the records of Caddo Parish. The current assessment is shown below. State law requires that assessments on all land be based on 10% of land market value. Commercial and industrial property improvements are assessed at 15% of improvements market value. Residential and multi-family improvements are assessed at 10% of market value. Market Value here refers to the Assessor's Estimate of Market Value and it does not necessarily correlate with my final estimate of market value.
Ownership: City of Shreveport
Assessment #: 161409-009-0023
Unpaid Taxes: Tax Exempt
Assessed Assessment Value
Land $122,330 x 0.10 = $12,233 Improvements $402,253 x 0.15 = $60,338 Total $524,583 $72,571 Times Millage Rate 0.16172 Indicated Tax Bill $11,736
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DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
The subject site is improved with a former residence that was converted for use as the office and sleeping quarters for fire station #17 reportedly in the late 1960's. After purchasing the property, the building housing the two engine bays was constructed and attached to the former residence.
Building Size:
Office/Living Quarters Area: 2,354 Square Feet Engine Bay Area: 2,045 Square Feet Total Building Area: 4,399 Square Feet
Improvement Age (years): Actual Age: (Average) 60 years (Est. avg. based on conversation with Chief Foster) Effective Age: (Average) 40 years Economic Life: 45 years Remaining Economic Life: 5 years
Structural Exterior Construction Features: Foundation: Reinforced concrete perimeter and footings
Sub-floor: Office/Living Quarters - Reinforced concrete slab with wood subfloor Engine Bays - Reinforced concrete slab
Framing (structural support): Office/Living Quarters - Wood frame Engine Bays - Concrete block & steel I-beams
Exterior Walls: Office/Living Quarters - Brick/veneer Engine Bays - Concrete block
Exterior Doors: Office/Living Quarters - Metal in wood frame and wood in wood frame Engine Bays - Pedestrian: Metal in metal frame; Overhead: 3 - 13' x 14'
Roof: Office/Living Quarters - Composition shingle Engine Bays - Flat, composition built-up
Interior Construction Features: Interior Wall Partitions: Office/Living Quarters - Wood frame Engine Bays - Concrete block
Windows: Office/Living Quarters - Glass in aluminum frame Engine Bays - None
Ceiling Height: Office/Living Quarters - 8' Engine Bays - 16'
Insulation: Assumed to be fiberglass batt in the walls and above the ceiling tiles in the office/living quarters building
Floors: Office/Living Quarters - Vinyl tile, ceramic tile & plywood Engine Bays - Finished concrete
Ceiling: Office/Living Quarters - Glue-on tiles and painted gypsum board Engine Bays - Exposed structure
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DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS (Continued)
Lighting: Office/Living Quarters - Surface mounted fluorescent & incandescent Engine Bays - Fluorescent
Mechanical & Equipment: H.V.A.C.: Office/Living Quarters - Formerly central system - System has been removed Engine Bays - Suspended space heater
Plumbing: Adequate for 3.5 restrooms
Electrical Fixtures: Assumed to be adequate, although it may be damaged
Security System: None noted
Site Improvements: Parking and Drives: Asphalt Parking & Drives - 6,000 square feet Concrete Parking & Drives - 3,000 square feet
Fencing: Approximately 575 linear feet of 4’ tall chain-link perimeter fencing
Deferred Maintenance: The office/living quarters building was in poor condition as of the date of my inspection and there were numerous items of deferred maintenance noted. The following is a list of items noted during my site visit that will need to be addressed prior to occupancy. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive.
1. Replace numerous broken windowpanes 2. Repair broken or malfunctioning doors and windows 3. Roof inspection and possible replacement 4. Add exterior ADA ramps and parking as necessary 5. Add parking lot striping 6. Replace entire HVAC system – It has been removed 7. Determine source of mold on the ceiling and address accordingly 8. Remove the remaining vinyl floor tiles (Given the age of the structure, the floor tiles may contain asbestos) 9. Remediate any hazardous materials 10. Replace all vinyl and plywood floor coverings 11. Repair ceilings and walls as necessary 12. Repaint all interior walls and ceilings in the office/living quarters building 13. Repair or remove fireplace 14. Add any necessary ADA compliant items on the interior
Please note that I have not inspected, nor do I certify the condition or adequacy of any of the mechanical or structural systems.
Functional Obsolescence: The office/living quarters building was originally constructed for use as a single-family residence. The City of Shreveport purchased the property (reportedly in the late 1960’s) and constructed the engine bay building connecting it to the residential structure. Given the amount of work (deferred maintenance) required to the office/living quarters building, it could be remodeled and re-configured into a more functional commercial structure to be used in conjunction with the warehouse (former engine bays) building.
External Obsolescence: External obsolescence is a form of depreciation to a property from factors "outside" its physical boundaries. The loss from external obsolescence is allocated between land and improvements. Only the portion of the loss in value that is applicable to the improvements is deducted from the current cost as external obsolescence, since the effect of external influences on land value is calculated in the land valuation. Based on the improved sale comparables used in this analysis, no external obsolescence is estimated in this analysis.
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FLOOR SKETCH
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
The green shaded area is The yellow shaded area is the 5,000 square foot access the 5,100 square foot tower area for the tower site site lease location.
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SUBJECT PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHS
1. VIEW OF THE NORTHEAST ELEVATION OF THE ENGINE BAYS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
2. VIEW OF THE NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST ELEVATIONS OF THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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3. VIEW OF THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST ELEVATIONS OF THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
4. VIEW OF THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATION OF THE ENGINE BAYS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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5. VIEW OF THE COMMUNICATIONS TOWER SITE LOOKING SOUTHWEST. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
6. VIEW OF THE COMMUNICATIONS TOWER LOOKING SOUTHEAST. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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7. VIEW OF THE ASPHALT PARKING LOT. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
8. VIEW OF SOUTHLAND PARK DRIVE LOOKING WEST. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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9. INTERIOR VIEW OF A SLEEPING AREA IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
10. INTERIOR VIEW OF A SLEEPING AREA IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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11. INTERIOR VIEW OF A RESTROOM IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
12. INTERIOR VIEW OF A LIVING AREA IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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13. INTERIOR VIEW OF A LIVING AREA IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
14. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE ENTRANCE HALL IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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15. INTERIOR VIEW OF AN OFFICE IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
16. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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17. INTERIOR VIEW SHOWING THE POOR CONDITION OF THE FLOOR COVERING IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
18. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE KITCHEN IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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19. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE KITCHEN IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
20. INTERIOR VIEW SHOWING THE POOR CONDITION OF THE CEILING IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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21. INTERIOR VIEW OF A LIVING AREA IN THE OFFICE/LIVING QUARTERS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
22. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE ENGINE BAYS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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23. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE ENGINE BAYS. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
24. INTERIOR VIEW OF AREA LEADING TO THE HOSE TOWER. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
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25. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE HOSE TOWER LOOKING TOWARD THE CEILING. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
26. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE ENGINE BAY BUILDING. DATE TAKEN: January 8, 2020
SECTION 4 – VALUATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
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HIGHEST AND BEST USE AS VACANT
Highest and Best Use is the use for a property which fully develops the site's potential utility. It is also known as the most profitable probable use.
Highest and Best Use can be explained and defined as "The reasonably probable use of property that results in the highest value. The four criteria that the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum productivity.”1 Where a site has existing improvements, the Highest and Best Use may be different from the existing use.
The principle of Highest and Best Use is a correlation of the range of the basic principles of economics that affect the value of real property.
In the analysis of Highest and Best Use, major considerations are required to estimate the Highest and Best Use of a vacant or improved site. These are:
1) The use must be legally permissible -- private restrictions (protective covenants), zoning regulations, building codes, and easements may restrict development of a site to a certain use;
2) The use must be physically suitable -- physical characteristics, such as location, size, topography, soil and sub-soil conditions, drainage and access can limit utilization;
3) The use must be financially feasible – a use that produces a positive return to the land and any proposed improvements;
4) The use must be maximumly productive -- the income attainable from the proposed use must be sufficient to justify its costs and yield a greater return than other potential uses.
In estimating the Highest and Best Use for a site such as the subject, I must first study existing land use patterns and trends for the area. The subject neighborhood is well-located with respect to both intercity and intracity traffic links. The subject neighborhood has good access to all areas of Shreveport. The Inner Loop and Industrial Loop are within the neighborhood and both provide good accessibility to east and west Shreveport. Mansfield Road (US Highway 71) is a major artery for north/south traffic through Shreveport and goes south to Southwest Louisiana. The I- 49/Industrial Loop intersection is located approximately 4 miles northeast of the subject property and was completed in November, 1989. This opened interstate highway travel for the Shreveport city limits to Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. I-49, north to I-20, is now complete and this will enhance the subject property neighborhood's access to the Central Business District.
The subject property is bound on the northwest by a retail autoparts store and on the southeast by the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles facility. There are two small office buildings along the southeast boundary and there is an unoccupied gasoline/ convenience store located across Southland Park Drive, northwest of the subject property. As previously discussed, the immediate subject property area is populated with the retail and commercial uses which benefit from the high traffic counts along Jewella Road, Mansfield Road and the Industrial Loop. While the majority of the land was originally developed, in some cases, the original buildings have been demolished to make way for new construction. There are vacant tracts available for sale as well as improved properties.
Legally Permissible: This considers both public and private restrictions. Public restrictions include municipal zoning codes as well as any parish or municipal building codes. Private restrictions typically include deed restrictions, subdivision restrictions, etc. There are no known private restrictions.
Based on a review of the C-2 zoning requirements, the subject site appears to be suitable for many of the legally permissible uses.
1 The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Sixth Edition, The Appraisal Institute, Chicago, Illinois, 2015, page 109
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HIGHEST & BEST USE (Continued)
Physically Suitable: The subject property contains 30,200 square feet and it is irregular in shape measuring 149 front feet along Southland Park Drive x 182.6' (northwest) x 150' (southwest) x 244.7' (southeast). The subject property has adequate access to and from Southland Park Drive.
The physical descriptions included in this report are based on various maps, photos, etc., none of which were a boundary survey. The descriptions included in this report are assumed to be accurate and subject to revision upon receipt of a boundary survey prepared by a registered land surveyor. If this assumption proves to be incorrect, the results stated in this report are subject to revision.
According to Flood Hazard Insurance Map Panel 22017C0468H, effective May 19, 2014, the subject property is located in Zone "X", which is outside of any special flood hazard areas. The site is generally level with an elevation of 200' msl, although there are gradual elevation changes for drainage purposes.
A general inspection of the neighborhood noted no significant adverse conditions which would affect the subject or the area. This analysis assumes there are no adverse effects from any environmental issues, however, neither a current on-site nor off-site Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other possible hazard studies were provided to the appraiser.
There is a land lease from the City of Shreveport to the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One for the location of a radio communications tower "for utilization by the public safety agencies of the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, Louisiana;." The tower site contains approximately 5,100 square feet and the perpetual access area contains approximately 5,000 square feet in addition to the tower site. When combined, the tower site and access easement encompass the southwestern 50' of the subject site and the northwestern 20' of the subject site. The lease began on September 1, 1999 with a 99-year term and there are approximately 78.63 years remaining. The monetary consideration for the lease is $0.00 annually.
Other than the tower site lease, the subject site does not appear to be adversely affected by any other known easements or encroachments. However, there may be utility easements along the boundaries of the subject site although they do not typically adversely affect the use of the site. A current survey is recommended by a qualified registered Civil Engineer prior to transfer or loan closing.
Given the length of the remaining term on the lease and the fact the city is receiving no income from the lease, a reasonable purchaser would not assign any contributory value to the 5,100 square foot tower site. Therefore, the land value will be based on a site size of 25,100 square feet. The 5,000 square foot easement area is included in the valuation, although an adjustment is necessary to reflect the fact the property owner will not have exclusive use of this area.
The subject site is of adequate size, shape, topography and utility for a small commercial use, a retail use and/or a service related use. The site is irregular in shape and it has typical functional utility for development to its highest and best use. The site has adequate visibility and access to and from the primary traffic arteries and, therefore, it is conducive to many of the physically possible uses allowed under the zoning regulation, likely a commercial use, retail use and/or service related use.
Based on the information discussed above, the site is adequate for development for many of the legally permissible uses allowed under the zoning regulation described above. The analysis of the most feasible use will be limited to the physically and legally permissible uses as previously discussed.
Feasible Use: The analysis of the most feasible use will be limited to the physically possible uses that are legally permissible. Given the location, the shape, the size and the surrounding land uses, the highest and best use of the subject property includes a commercial use, a retail use and/or a service related use.
Most Profitable: While many of the legally permissible uses would be feasible, it is difficult to determine the most profitable use without a development plan.
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HIGHEST & BEST USE (Continued)
Conclusion As Vacant: The subject neighborhood is well-located with respect to both intercity and intracity traffic links. The subject neighborhood has good access to all areas of Shreveport. The Inner Loop and Industrial Loop are within the neighborhood and both provide good accessibility to east and west Shreveport. Mansfield Road (US Highway 71) is a major artery for north/south traffic through Shreveport and goes south to Southwest Louisiana. The I-49/Industrial Loop intersection is located approximately 4 miles northeast of the subject property and was completed in November, 1989. This opened interstate highway travel for the Shreveport city limits to Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. I-49, north to I-20, is now complete and this will enhance the subject property neighborhood's access to the Central Business District.
The highest and best use for the subject site, as though vacant, as of the effective date of appraisal, is a commercial use, a retail use and/or a service related use.
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HIGHEST & BEST USE
AS IMPROVED
Highest and Best Use is defined as: The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property, which is physically possible, legally permissible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. 2
Highest and Best Use of property as improved is defined as: The use of a property, as improved, that will maximize its value. 3
Two reasons to analyze the highest and best use of a property as improved are to identify the use of the property that can be expected to produce the highest overall return for each dollar of capital invested, and to help identify comparable properties.
The subject site is improved with a former residence that was converted for use as the office and sleeping quarters for fire station #17 reportedly in the late 1960's. After purchasing the property, the building housing the two engine bays was constructed and attached to the former residence. It appears the existing improvements do conform to the required side setback requirements under the C-2; Corridor Commercial Zoning District zoning regulation. The C-2 zoning requirements for setbacks, size and height are summarized as follows.
Requirements C-2 Subject Property Minimum Lot Area None Conforms Minimum Lot Width None Conforms Minimum Front Setback Nont Conforms Minimum Side Setback None Conforms Minimum Rear Setback None Conforms Minimum Building Height 14' Conforms Maximum Building Height 40' Conforms
The existing improvements appear to be legally permissible under the current zoning restrictions. Removal of the existing improvements is not considered feasible, as the underlying land value, minus demolition cost, is less than the value of the improved property. Therefore, I conclude that having met all of the above requirements, the highest and best use as improved for the subject, as of the effective date of appraisal, is a commercial/service related use after a substantial renovation/rehabilitation is undertaken.
2 & 3 The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Sixth Edition, the Appraisal Institute, Chicago, Illinois, 2015, page 109
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LAND VALUATION
Several procedures for the valuation of land are available to the appraisers.
1. Sales Comparison Approach. Sales of similar vacant parcels are analyzed, compared, and adjusted to derive an indication of value for the land being appraised.
2. The Allocation (Abstraction) Procedure. Sales of improved properties are analyzed, and the prices are allocated between land and improvements. This allocation is used either:
a) To establish a typical ratio of land value to total value (allocation), which may be applicable to a property being appraised, or b) To derive from the portion of the sale price allocated land, a land value estimate for use as a comparable land sale (abstraction).
3. The Anticipated Use (Subdivision Development) Procedure. Undeveloped land is assumed to be subdivided, developed and sold. Development costs, incentive costs and carrying charges are subtracted from the estimated proceeds of sale, and the net income projection is discounted over the estimated period required for market absorption of the developed sites to derive an indication of value for the land being appraised.
4. The Land Residual Procedure. The land is assumed to be improved to its Highest and Best Use, and the net income imputable to the land after all expenses of operation and return attributable to the other agents in production are capitalized to derive an estimate of land value.
The best method of site valuation is the Sales Comparison Approach, which is based on the premise the market value of a property is directly related to the prices of comparable, competitive properties. The Sales Comparison Approach is the most common technique for valuing land, and it is the preferred method when comparable sales are available. To apply this method, sales of similar parcels of land are analyzed, compared, and adjusted to provide a value indication for the land being appraised. The comparable sales must first be adjusted for legal characteristics, financing terms and conditions of sale. Once these adjustments are made, the adjusted sales price must be adjusted for changes in market conditions, if any. Subsequent to this adjustment, the comparables can then be adjusted for differing physical characteristics. Details of the land comparables studied are shown on the following pages.
Property Rights Conveyed This adjustment considers any conveyances of less than fee simple interest.
Financing Terms (Cash Equivalent) When a sale involves seller financing at terms that are more favorable than the open market terms available from a third party, the sale price is adjusted to reflect the value of the financing. This is not a strictly mathematical calculation in most cases, but includes the typical market reaction to special financing, including interest rates, rate indexes, length, call options, options to renew, and other related considerations. The purpose of this adjustment is to arrive at a "cash equivalent" sale price.
Conditions of Sale (Motivation) Motivation adjustments are made when there are driving forces behind the sale of a property that are not typical of the market. These forces include, but are not limited to expansions, distressed sales, accelerated sales, assemblages, etc. This adjustment can be either positive or negative. Occasionally, these motivational adjustments can be offsetting and have a net zero effect.
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LAND VALUATION (Continued)
Market Conditions (Time) Although the adjustment for market conditions is often referred to as a “time” adjustment, time is not the cause of the adjustment. Changing market conditions over time create the need for an adjustment, not time itself. If market conditions have not changed, no adjustment is required, even though considerable time may have elapsed. Changes in market conditions can be measured by a paired sales analysis wherein sets of paired sales are analyzed over an elapsed period. In some cases, the sale and resale of a site can be an indicator of changing market conditions.
Size The size adjustment corrects for typical unit price variances between the size of the subject property and the size of the comparables. As the size of property increases, the price per square foot decreases and as the size decreases, the price per square foot increases, assuming all other characteristics are equal. Therefore, when the subject property is smaller than a comparable, a positive adjustment is made, and when the subject property is larger than a comparable, a negative adjustment is made.
Location/Neighborhood The location adjustment considers activity in the neighborhood and the state of the neighborhood, as well as the specific location. Generally, as the amount of activity around a site increases, the value of the site tends to increase as well. However, properties in inferior areas that are deteriorating and/or secluded tend to decrease in value. Also, the state of the area’s life cycle has a bearing on its value. If the area is expanding and there is a possibility of value appreciation in the future, the price paid will reflect this. If the area is declining and there is a possibility of depreciation in value, this is also reflected. Therefore, a location adjustment will be made where necessary to reflect the differing locations.
Visibility/View This adjustment accounts for differences between the subject property and comparables with respect to visibility of the property from the neighborhood and the view of the neighborhood from the subject property. If a property is hidden, either by man-made or natural obstructions, or is set back from the street without good visibility from the street, an adjustment may be necessary.
Access /Corners/Streets An access/corners/streets adjustment is made when either the subject property or the comparable is on a corner or has a superior street, such as a two-lane street versus a four-lane street with a continuous turn lane. This adjustment can vary from comparable to comparable since all corners are not equal. That is to say, a corner location on two major arteries will receive a much higher benefit than a corner location on two secondary roads.
Frontage on Primary Traffic Artery If the site has limited street frontage relative to the highest and best use, it would be less desirable. If the site has an adequate amount of street frontage, it is typically more attractive to a larger number of potential buyers.
Configuration/Utility A shape adjustment is made when the subject or the comparable has an inefficient shape that will create difficulties in development or restrict the overall functional utility of the site even if it has the same type use. Shape adjustments are perhaps one of the most subjective and market extraction is ideal, but usually not very practical.
Topography/Flood Zone Topography adjustments will be made based on market extraction, or cost to cure (fill dirt). This is a very site-specific adjustment, which cannot be generalized.
Utilities This adjustment compares and adjusts for differences in utilities, such as no utilities versus all city or partial city or maybe well versus city water. The more city utilities either on site or available generally has a positive effect on values. Generally speaking, a tract of land that has access to public water and sewer service is considered superior to a tract without these services.
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LAND VALUATION (Continued)
Zoning/Other Restrictions When comparing two like properties, with the main difference lying in the zoning of the two properties, the property that has a higher commercial zoning, with the least restrictions will generally transfer at a higher price. This is relative to the degree of difficulty and the total cost of rezoning, including cost of legal expenses and the value of time lost in some cases. This could also be an adjustment to reflect use restrictions from either public or private restrictions.
Site Improvements When a site has improvements, such as existing parking, fences, lighting, old structures, etc., adjustments need to be made. These adjustments can be either positive or negative depending on the improvement.
Conclusion The subject site contains 30,200 square feet and it measures 149 front feet along Southland Park Drive x 182.6' (northwest) x 150' (southwest) x 244.7' (southeast). There is a land lease from the City of Shreveport to the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One for the location of a radio communications tower "for utilization by the public safety agencies of the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, Louisiana;." The tower site contains approximately 5,100 square feet and the perpetual access area contains approximately 5,000 square feet in addition to the tower site. When combined, the tower site and access easement encompass the southwestern 50' of the subject site and the northwestern 20' of the subject site. The lease began on September 1, 1999 with a 99-year term and there are approximately 78.63 years remaining. Please refer to pages 41 and 48 for a visual depiction of the tower site and access area. The monetary consideration for the lease is $0.00 annually. Please refer to Exhibit “A” in the Addenda of this report for a copy of the lease.
Given the length of the remaining term on the lease and the fact the city is receiving no income from the lease, a reasonable purchaser would not assign any contributory value to the 5,100 square foot tower site. Therefore, the land value will be based on a site size of 25,100 square feet. The 5,000 square foot easement area is included in the valuation, although an adjustment is necessary to reflect the fact the property owner will not have exclusive use of this area.
The land sales were adjusted for physical characteristics and the adjusted comparables range from $1.61 to $2.64 per square foot with an average of $2.18 per square foot. Comparable sale #1 is the most recent sale and comparable sale #2 required the least amount of gross adjustment. Based on the comparables presented in this report, the site value is calculated below:
Site Area 25,100 Square Feet Selected Unit Price $2.00 Per Square Foot Estimated Value $50,200 Total Value
Rounded To $50,000
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LAND VALUATION (Continued)
COMPARABLE LAND SALE ADJUSTMENT CHART SUBJECT SALE # 1 SALE # 2 SALE # 3 SALE # 4 Primary Street: 2890 Southland Park Bert Kouns Shreve Park Shreve Park Bert Kouns Secondary Street: None Southwood None E. Water Buncombe Sale Date: 01/08/20 30-Nov-18 18-Oct-18 21-Jun-18 31-May-17 Instrument Number: 2725103 2720474 2704818 2653865 Vendor: Citizens B. Cherri B. Cherri Metro Vendee: Ganesh Eagle Williams E. Holdings Property Rights Conveyed: Full Ownership Full Ownership Full Ownership Full Ownership Conditions of Sale: Typical Expansion Typical Typical Deed Price: $36,000 $68,000 $37,000 $200,000 Property Rights Conveyed Adj: $0 $0 $0 $0 Financing Adjustment: $0 $0 $0 $0 Conditions of Sale Adj.: $0 $0 $0 $0 Cash Equivalent Price: $36,000 $68,000 $37,000 $200,000 Cost of Fill Dirt: $0 $0 $0 $0 Cost of Utilities: $0 $0 $0 $0 Miscellaneous Adjustment: $0 $0 $0 $0 Adjusted CE Price: $36,000 $68,000 $37,000 $200,000 Site Size Sq Ft: USABLE 25,100 18,530 31,170 14,932 65,384 Acres: USABLE 0.576 0.43 0.72 0.34 1.50 Location/Neighborhood: Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Visibility: Average Average Average Average Average Access: Average Average Average Average Average Corner: No Yes 2-Streets Yes Yes Frontage on Primary Street: 149.00 140.0 111.9 152.4 281.0 Configuration/Utility: Irregular Rectangular Irregular Irregular Irregular Topography: Level Level Level Level Level Flood Zone: X X X & A X & A X Utilities: All Public All Public All Public All Public All Public Zoning: C-2/Access Easement R-1-7 C-3 C-3 C-2 On Site Improvements: As Vacant None None None None Time Lapse: 1.11 1.22 1.55 2.61 Unit Price: $1.94 $2.18 $2.48 $3.06 Market Conditions Adjustment: 3% 3.3% 3.7% 4.7% 7.8% Updated Unit Price: $2.01 $2.26 $2.59 $3.30
ADJUSTMENTS: Size Adj: -5% 5% -5% 10% Location/Neighborhood Adj: 0% 0% 0% 0% Visibility/View Adj: -10% 0% 0% -10% Access Adj: 0% 10% 10% 0% Corner Adj: -15% -10% -15% -15% Frontage on Primary Adj: 0% 0% 0% 0% Configuration/Utility Adj: 0% 0% 0% 0% Topography Adj: 0% 0% 0% 0% Flood Zone Adj: 0% 0% 0% 0% Utilities Adj: 0% 0% 0% 0% Zoning/Other Restrictions Adj: 10% -5% -5% -5% Site Improvements Adj: 0% 0% 0% 0% Net Adjustment: -20% 0% -15% -20% Adjusted Unit Price: $1.61 $2.26 $2.21 $2.64
Gross Adjustments: 43% 34% 40% 48%
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COMPARABLE LAND SALES MAP
LAND SALE #3 LAND SALE #2
LAND SALE #4
LAND SALE #1
SUBJECT PROPERTY
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Comparable Land Sale 1
Property Type / Location: Financial Information: Property Type: Commercial Land Deed Price: $36,000 City: Shreveport Property Rights Adj.: $0 Parish/County: Caddo Financing Adjustment: $0 Primary Street: Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Condition of Sale Adj: $0 Secondary Street: Southwood Cash Equivalent Price: $36,000 Sale Date: 30-Nov-18 Cost of Fill Dirt: $0 Vendor: Citizens Bank & Trust Com. of Vivian, LA, Cost of Utilities: $0 Vendee: Jai Shree Ganesh, LLC, etal Miscellaneous Adj: $0 Recordation: 2725103 Adjusted CE Price: $36,000 Conditions of Sale: Typical Per Square Foot: $1.94 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership Per FF on Primary: $257.14 Brief Legal Desc: Lot 14, less right of way, Summer Grove Per Acre: $84,628.17 Hills Subdivision, Unit #1, Caddo Parish, LA Location: Northwest corner Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Terms: Cash Deed and Southwood Drive
Site Data: Site Size: 18,530.0 Square Feet Flood Zone: X 0.425 Acres Zoning: R-1-7 Neighborhood Cycle: Stable Utilities: All Public Visibility: Average On Site Imps: None Access: Average Previous Use: Vacant land Corner: Yes Future Use: Commercial Frontage on Primary: 140.00 Prior Sales Within 3 Yrs: None noted Configuration/Utility: Rectangular Verification: Agent Terrain: Level
Remarks: This property was originally listed at $37,000 and was on the market 33 days. This was a cleared lot ready for building located just west of Mansfield Road on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. There was some chain link and wire fencing on the site. At the time of sale it was zoned R-1-7, however, the buyer had the zoning changed to C-1 after the purchase.
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Comparable Land Sale 2
Property Type / Location: Financial Information: Property Type: Commercial Land Deed Price: $68,000 City: Shreveport Property Rights Adj.: $0 Parish/County: Caddo Financing Adjustment: $0 Primary Street: Alex Drive Condition of Sale Adj: $0 Secondary Street: None Cash Equivalent Price: $68,000 Sale Date: 18-Oct-18 Cost of Fill Dirt: $0 Vendor: Belle Cherri Land Co. Cost of Utilities: $0 Vendee: Eagle Water, LLC Miscellaneous Adj: $0 Recordation: 2720474 Adjusted CE Price: $68,000 Conditions of Sale: Expansion Per Square Foot: $2.18 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership, less minerals Per FF on Primary: $607.63 Brief Legal Desc: Lots 5, 6 and 1000, Shreve Hills Commercial Per Acre: $95,029.84 S/D, Unit #2, Caddo Parish, LA Location: South side of Alex Drive, north side of Tal Terms: Cash Deed Drive, west of Shreve Park Drive
Site Data: Site Size: 31,170.0 Square Feet Flood Zone: X & A 0.716 Acres Zoning: C-3 Neighborhood Cycle: Stable Utilities: All Public Visibility: Average On Site Imps: None Access: Average Previous Use: Vacant land Corner: 2-Streets Future Use: Commercial Frontage on Primary: 111.91 Prior Sales Within 3 Yrs: None noted Configuration/Utility: Irregular Verification: Vendor Terrain: Level
Remarks: The vendee owned the adjoining lot, however based on other sales in the area, it does not appear an expansion premium was paid. Lot 1000 is cul-de-sac street that must be maintained by property owners.
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Comparable Land Sale 3
Property Type / Location: Financial Information: Property Type: Commercial Land Deed Price: $37,000 City: Shreveport Property Rights Adj.: $0 Parish/County: Caddo Financing Adjustment: $0 Primary Street: Shreve Park Drive Condition of Sale Adj: $0 Secondary Street: E. Water Cash Equivalent Price: $37,000 Sale Date: 21-Jun-18 Cost of Fill Dirt: $0 Vendor: Belle Cherri Land Co. Cost of Utilities: $0 Vendee: Kerry L. Williams Miscellaneous Adj: $0 Recordation: 2704818 Adjusted CE Price: $37,000 Conditions of Sale: Typical Per Square Foot: $2.48 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership, less minerals Per FF on Primary: $242.85 Brief Legal Desc: Lot 3, Shreve Hills S/D, Unit II, Caddo Per Acre: $107,937.32 Parish, LA Location: Northwest corner of Shreve Park Drive and Terms: Cash Deed Eagle Water Drive
Site Data: Site Size: 14,932.0 Square Feet Flood Zone: X & A 0.343 Acres Zoning: C-3 Neighborhood Cycle: Stable Utilities: All Public Visibility: Average On Site Imps: None Access: Average Previous Use: Vacant land Corner: Yes Future Use: Commercial Frontage on Primary: 152.36 Prior Sales Within 3 Yrs: None noted Configuration/Utility: Irregular Verification: Vendor Terrain: Level Verification Date: 29-Aug-19
Remarks: The vendor stated several years ago some of the lots in this subdivision sold for $42,000.4 The listing price on this lot was $40,000, however the vendor stated she had been sitting on it for a while and reduced the price to move it and also because she knew the buyer. Lot 1000 is cul-de-sac street that must be maintained by property owners.
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Comparable Land Sale 4
Property Type / Location: Financial Information: Property Type: Commercial Land Deed Price: $200,000 City: Shreveport Property Rights Adj.: $0 Parish/County: Caddo Financing Adjustment: $0 Primary Street: Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Condition of Sale Adj: $0 Secondary Street: Buncombe Cash Equivalent Price: $200,000 Sale Date: 31-May-17 Cost of Fill Dirt: $0 Vendor: Metro Investments, LLP Cost of Utilities: $0 Vendee: Executive Holdings, LLC Miscellaneous Adj: $0 Recordation: 2653865 Adjusted CE Price: $200,000 Conditions of Sale: Typical Per Square Foot: $3.06 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership, less minerals Per FF on Primary: $711.74 Brief Legal Desc: Tr. in N/2 of NW/4, Sec. 3(16-15), Caddo Per Acre: $133,243.61 Parish, LA Location: Northeast corner of Bert Kouns Industrial Terms: Cash Deed Loop and Buncombe Road
Site Data: Site Size: 65,384.0 Square Feet Flood Zone: X 1.501 Acres Zoning: C-2 Neighborhood Cycle: Stable Utilities: All Public Visibility: Average On Site Imps: None Access: Average Previous Use: Vacant land Corner: Yes Future Use: Commercial Frontage on Primary: 281.00 Prior Sales Within 3 Yrs: None noted Configuration/Utility: Irregular Verification: Vendor Terrain: Level Verification Date: 15-Jan-20
Remarks: This site was purchased for a Dollar General store.
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COST APPROACH
The Cost Approach is one of the three approaches in the valuation process. Underlying the theory of the Cost Approach is the principle of substitution, which suggests that no prudent person will pay more for a property than the amount for which he or she can obtain, by purchase of a site and construction of a building without undue delay, a property of equal desirability and utility. Consequently, replacement cost new, prior to any deduction for accrued depreciation, plus land value, tends to set the upper limit of value. For the Cost Approach to produce a valid indication of market value that may be reconciled with the value indications obtained by the other two approaches, it is necessary to consider accrued depreciation due to all causes --- functional and economic, as well as physical.
The Cost Approach can serve as a relatively reliable indicator of value when the improvements are new and represent the highest and best use of the land. When the improvements are older and suffer from a significant amount of accrued depreciation, this approach becomes less reliable. In this analysis, the Cost Approach is considered less significant given the age and condition of the improvements which has resulted in a significant amount of accrued depreciation. Therefore, the Cost Approach is not considered a relevant indicator of value in this analysis and as a result, it will not be developed. Omission of the Cost Approach does not affect the credibility of the value conclusion stated herein.
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INCOME APPROACH
The Income Approach is a method of converting the anticipated economic benefits of owning property into a value estimate through capitalization. Income-producing property is typically purchased for investment purposes and the projected net income stream is the critical factor affecting its market value. A purchaser of income-producing real estate is in effect spending a sum of present dollars for the right to a stream of future dollars. The principle of "anticipation" underlying this approach is that prudent purchasers recognize a relationship between income and a property's value. The Income Approach is not considered significant given the age, condition and functional features of the improvements. I feel it is unlikely that the subject property would be purchased by an investor to speculate on rental income. For this reason, the Income Approach to Value is not considered applicable to the appraisal problem and will not be developed. Omission of the Income Approach does not affect the credibility of the value conclusion stated herein.
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SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
The Sales Comparison Approach involves direct comparison of the property being appraised to similar properties that have sold in the same or in a similar market in order to derive a market value indication for the property being appraised.
Carefully verified and analyzed market data is good evidence of value when it represents typical actions and reactions of buyers, sellers, users and investors. The Market Value estimate has been categorized as an interpretation of the reactions of typical users and investors in the market. The Sales Comparison Approach, like the Cost Approach, is based on the principle of substitution. In this approach, it implies that a prudent person will not pay more to buy a property than it will cost to buy a comparable substitute property. The price a typical purchaser pays is usually the result of an extensive shopping process in which available alternates are compared. The property purchased typically represents the best available balance between the buyer's specifications and the purchase price. Asking price may be more than a seller expects to realize because there is the possibility that a non-typical purchaser may be found willing to pay more. Without success, the seller may reduce the price or accept an offer that is less than the asking price. Although individual sales may deviate from a market norm, a sufficient number tends to produce a pattern indicating the action of typical buyers and sellers in the market. When information about a sufficient number of similar property sales made in the current market is available, the resulting pattern provides a good indication of Market Value.
STEPS IN THE SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
The Sales Comparison Approach may be applied in five steps:
1. Research the market to identify similar competitive properties for which pertinent sale, listing, offering and/or rental data is available.
2. Qualify the prices as to terms, motivating forces and bona fide nature.
3. Compare each of the comparable properties' important attributes to the corresponding ones of the property being appraised, under the general categories of time, location, physical characteristics and conditions of sale. These comparisons are often made on a "unit price" method, such as price-per-square-foot, price-per-room, price-per-rental unit, price-per-bed, etc.
4. Consider all dissimilarities including financing and their probable effect on the price of each sale property to derive individual market value indications for the property being appraised.
5. From the pattern developed, formulate an opinion of market value for the property being appraised.
Due to the availability of comparable data and to the fact the improvements are the highest and best use, the direct sales comparison method will be utilized as the basis for this approach. The estimated land value of each comparable is deducted from the sales price to arrive at the improvement allocation of each comparable. After the value of the subject improvements has been determined, the estimated land value is added to the value of the improvements to arrive at the total value of the subject property. The improved sales are compared and adjusted based on physical factors including, but not limited to, location/view, access/streets, age/condition, quality/amenities and size. The adjustments are discussed in detail beginning on the next page, followed by a summary and adjustment chart and the comparable data sheets.
Since the comparables had different land to building ratios and different site values, the site value of each comparable was deducted to arrive at the improvement allocation. The allocation of the improvements, on a per square foot basis, is then compared and adjusted to the subject property to determine the value of the subject property.
Property Rights Conveyed This adjustment considers any conveyances of less than full ownership, less minerals and subject to known easements, encroachments and servitudes (aka fee simple).
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SALES COMPARISON APPROACH (Continued)
Financing Terms This adjustment addresses any non-typical financing stimulus. This adjustment is made in any circumstances where the financing concessions have been made by the seller. The purpose or intent of this adjustment is to arrive at a "cash equivalent" sale price.
Condition of Sale (Motivation) This adjustment considers assemblage/plottage influences and any other "undue duress" affecting factors. For current listings or competitive offerings, a downward condition of sale adjustment is made. The basis for this adjustment is the rationale that sellers will typically accept a price less than full list or ask price. Also, adjustments for required repairs and renovations are made here.
Market Condition (Sale Date) Although the adjustment for market conditions is often referred to as a “time” adjustment, time is not the cause of the adjustment. Changing market conditions over time create the need for an adjustment, not time itself. If market conditions have not changed, no adjustment is required, even though considerable time may have elapsed. Changes in market conditions can be measured by a paired sales analysis wherein sets of paired sales are analyzed over an elapsed period. In some cases, the sale and resale of a site can be an indicator of changing market conditions.
Location Adjustment The location adjustment considers activity in the neighborhood and the state of the neighborhood, as well as the specific location. Generally, as the amount of activity around a site increases, the value of the site tends to increase as well. However, properties in inferior areas that are deteriorating and/or secluded tend to decrease in value. Also, the state of the area’s life cycle has a bearing on its value. If the area is expanding and there is a possibility of value appreciation in the future, the price paid will reflect this. If the area is declining and there is a possibility of depreciation in value, this is also reflected.
Access/Visibility Adjustment An access adjustment is made when either the subject property or the comparable is on a corner or has a superior street, such as a two-lane street versus a four-lane street with a continuous turn lane. This adjustment can vary from comparable to comparable since all corners are not equal. The visibility adjustment accounts for differences between the subject property and comparables with respect to visibility of the property from the neighborhood and the view of the neighborhood from the subject property. If a property is hidden, either by man-made or natural obstructions, or is set back from the street without good visibility from the street, an adjustment may be necessary.
Age/Condition Adjustment The age adjustment is based on the depreciation analysis as discussed in the Cost Approach. Based on these indications, the age adjustment will be calculated using a range of 1.0% to 3.0% per year, which is applied to the age difference between the subject property and each of the comparables. In some cases, an additional adjustment is necessary for differences in condition.
Quality/Amenities Adjustment Construction quality is typically a percentage adjustment applied to the net improvement price. The adjustment is based on the difference between per square foot prices of different grade buildings.
Size Adjustment The size adjustment corrects for typical unit price variances between the size of the subject property and the size of the comparables. As the size of property increases, the price per square foot decreases and as the size decreases, the price per square foot increases, assuming all other characteristics are equal. Therefore, when the subject property is smaller than a comparable, a positive adjustment is made, and when the subject property is larger than a comparable, a negative adjustment is made.
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 80
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH (Continued)
Value Conclusion by the Sales Comparison Approach: The comparables are summarized and adjusted on the following page and in comparison to the subject property, the adjusted comparables range from $11.45 per square foot to $17.33 per square foot with an average of $14.11 per square foot overall. Comparable sale #1 is the most recent sale and comparable sale #4 required the least amount of adjustment. Based on the comparables presented in this analysis, the subject property value is calculated as follows:
Building Size 4,399 Square Feet Times Estimated Value Per Square Foot x $15.00 Per Square Foot
Value of the Improvements $65,985
Value of the Improvements - Rounded $65,000 Add Land Value $50,000 Total Property Value $115,000
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 81
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH (Continued)
ESTIMATE OF VALUE BY SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
SUBJECT SALE #1 SALE #2 SALE #3 SALE #4 DESCRIPTION: Date 01/08/20 6-Nov-19 10-Oct-19 10-Jan-19 29-May-18 Instrument Number 2766617 2763758 2731337 2701483 Vendor G.A. Brown PS of TX R.H. Johnson Bush Vendee RT Tires L. Mac Fox Approach Deed Price $255,000 $498,000 $230,000 $90,000 Property Rights Conveyed Adj: $0 $0 $0 $0 Financing Adjustment: $0 $0 $0 $0 Conditions of Sale Adj.: $0 $0 $0 $0 Cash Equivalent Price: $255,000 $498,000 $230,000 $90,000 Finish-out Cost: $0 $0 $0 $0 Rent Loss: $0 $0 $0 $0 Deferred Maintenance: $0 $0 $0 $0 Excess Land: $0 -$5,000 -$60,000 $0 Miscellaneous Adjustment: $0 -$75,000 $0 $0 Total Adjusted Price N/A $255,000 $418,000 $170,000 $90,000 Improvement Allocation N/A $180,000 $128,000 $125,000 $50,000 Location 2890 Southland Park 3611 W. 70th 9700-9702 Mansfield 6110 Greenwood 1000 Grimmett Shreveport Shreveport, LA Shreveport, LA Shreveport, LA Shreveport, LA Access Average Average Average Average Average Visibility Average Average Average Average Average Effective Age 40 20 20 20 35 Condition Fair/Poor Average Average Average Average Quality/Functional Utility Avg/Limited Average Average Average Average Total Enclosed Area 4,399 7,062 7,456 4,800 3,783 Percent Finished 53.5% 19.8% 44.6% 33.3% 73.6% Finished Square Footage 2,354 1,400 3,323 1,600 2,783 Warehouse Area 2,045 5,662 4,133 3,200 1,000 Percent of Warehouse w/ HVAC 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Warehouse area with HVAC 0 0 0 0 0 Sidewall Height 16' 12' 14' 16' 10' Overhead Cranes None N/A N/A 3 N/A Motivation Typical Typical Typical Typical Typical Land to Building Ratio 5.71 3.77 7.15 6.56 5.02 Overall Price/SF $26.14 $36.11 $56.06 $35.42 $23.79 Improvement Price/SF $15.00 $25.49 $17.17 $26.04 $13.22 VALUATION: Time Lapse in Years 0.17 0.25 0.99 1.61 Unit Price for the Improvements $25.49 $17.17 $26.04 $13.22 Update (% Per Yr.) Thru 01/08/20 3% 0.52% 0.74% 2.98% 4.84% Unit Price Adjusted for Time $25.62 $17.29 $26.82 $13.86
Location 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Access/Visibility 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Age/Condition -35.00% -35.00% -35.00% -8.75% Quality/Amenities/Functional Utility -10.00% 0.00% -10.00% 0.00% Adjustment for Amount of Finished Area 2.65% -3.78% 3.02% -4.29% Adjustment for HVAC in Warehouse 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Size 5.00% 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% Percent Open Area 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Sidewall Height 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.00% Number of Overhead Cranes 0.00% 0.00% -5.00% 0.00% Net Adjustments -32.35% -33.78% -46.98% -3.04% Adjusted Improvement Price/SF $17.33 $11.45 $14.22 $13.44 Gross Adjustments 58.2% 44.5% 56.0% 27.9% Indicated Range of Unit Value: $11.45 to $17.33 Per Square Foot Indicated Average Unit Value: $14.11 Per Square Foot Indicated Median Unit Value: $13.83 Per Square Foot
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 82
COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALES MAP
IMPROVED SALE #3
IMPROVED SALE #1
SUBJECT PROPERTY
IMPROVED SALE #2
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COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 1
Property/Type Location: Property Type: Auto Repair Shop Property Name: RT Tires & Auto Address: 3611 West 70th Street Shreveport, LA Location: South side of West 70th Street, east of Jewella Avenue
Conveyance Data: Sale Date: 06-Nov-19 Vendor: G.A. Brown Properties, Limited Partnership Vendee: RT Tires and Auto Repair LLC et al Recordation: 2766617 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership Conditions of Sale: Typical Terms: Cash Deed
Other: Verification Data: Agent Remarks: The property was previously used as an auto repair and body shop.
Economic Data: Deed Price: $255,000 Property Rights Conveyed: $0 Financing Adjustment: $0 Condition of Sale Adj.: $0 Cash Equivalent Price: $255,000 Finish Out Adjustment: $0 Rent Loss Adjustment: $0 Deferred Maint. Adjustment: $0 Excess Land Adjustment: $0 Miscellaneous Adjustment: $0 Adjusted CE Price: $255,000 $36.11 Per Square Foot Less Land Value Allocation: - $75,000 Improvement Value Allocation: $180,000
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 84
COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 1 (Continued)
Site Data: Land In Use: Sq Ft: 26,622.0 Acres: 0.611 Excess Land: Sq Ft: 0.00 Acres: 0.00 Land to Bldg Ratio: 3.77 to 1.0 Access/Visibility: Average / Average Utilities: All Public Zoning: C-3-E
Improvement Data: Size: Office: 1,400 Showroom: 0 Warehouse: 5,662 Manufacturing: 0 Total Enclosed Area: 7,062 Open Shed: 0 Total Under Roof: 7,062
Type Construction: Construction features include a reinforced concrete foundation and slab, a pre-engineered steel structure and pre-finished metal walls and roof. The exterior wall at the entrance to the office is brick/veneer with a plate glass and aluminum pedestrian door. There is a 600 square foot canopy at the office entrance door. The shop has 5 overhead doors along the north side, 1 on the east side and 1 on the south side. There are approximately 19,000 square feet of concrete parking and drives and the sides and rear portion of the site are enclosed with a metal panel fence.
Actual Age: 40 Effective Age: 20 Quality: Average Condition: Average Side Wall Height: 12’ Sprinklers: None Warehouse % w/HVAC: 0.00% Cranes: None
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 85
COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 2
Property/Type Location: Property Type: Office/Warehouse Property Name: Precision Hydro-Jet Address: 9700-9702 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA Location: West side of Mansfield Road, south of Ardis Taylor Drive
Conveyance Data: Sale Date: 10-Oct-19 Vendor: PS of Texas, LLC Vendee: Law Mac Holdings, LLC Recordation: 2763758 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership Conditions of Sale: Typical Terms: Cash Deed
Other: Verification Data: Appraiser Date Verified: 1/9/20 Remarks: This property was originally listed for $514,000 and it was on the market for 258 days before being withdrawn on 8/13/19. It was listed with another broker at an asking price of $515,000 and it was on the market for 45 days before being withdrawn on 9/27/19. The site contains a total of approximately 5.359 acres. The primary site with the two buildings contains 1.88-acres. The cell tower site is estimated to be 1.0-acre, and the excess land behind the drainage ditch contains approximately 2.48-acres. There is a billboard lease with a rental rate of $325 per month and a cell tower site lease with a rental rate of $700 per month. An appraisal of the property prior to the sale is used as the basis for allocating the contributory value of the 2.48 acres of surplus land and the present value of the income streams produced by the cell tower site lease and the billboard lease. These estimated values are deducted from the deed price to arrive at the underlying value of the primary site and buildings.
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COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 2 (Continued)
Economic Data: Deed Price: $498,000 Property Rights Conveyed: $0 Financing Adjustment: $0 Condition of Sale Adj.: $0 Cash Equivalent Price: $498,000 Finish Out Adjustment: $0 Rent Loss Adjustment: $0 Deferred Maint. Adjustment: $0 Excess Land Adjustment: ($5,000) Tower Site/Billboard Lease Adjustment: ($75,000) Adjusted CE Price: $418,000 $56.06 Per Square Foot Less Land Value Allocation: - $290,000 Improvement Value Allocation: $128,000
Site Data: Land In Use: Sq Ft: 81,892.8 Acres: 1.880 Excess Land: Sq Ft: 108,028.80 Acres: 2.48 Land to Bldg Ratio: 7.15 to 1.0 Access/Visibility: Average / Average Utilities: All Public Zoning: C-3
Improvement Data: Size: Office: 3,323 Showroom: 0 Warehouse: 4,133 Manufacturing: 0 Total Enclosed Area: 7,456 Open Shed: 4,000 Total Under Roof: 11,456
Type Construction: The freestanding office building contains 2,456 square feet and its construction features include wood frame construction with brick/veneer exterior walls and a composition shingle roof. The interior construction has painted drywall, and the flooring is vinyl tile and carpet. The floor plan includes 4-private offices, 2- restrooms, a conference room, a breakroom and a lobby/receptionist area. The enclosed industrial building contains 5,000 square feet, including 867 square feet of office area, and it has a pre-engineered metal frame with metal panel exterior walls. Site improvements include approximately 31,000 square feet of concrete parking and drive area. The is also a 4,000 square foot shed attached to the west side of the enclosed building.
Actual Age: 30 Effective Age: 20 Quality: Average Condition: Average Side Wall Height: 14' Sprinklers: None Warehouse % w/HVAC: 0.00% Cranes: None
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 87
COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 3
Property/Type Location: Property Type: Auto Repair Shop Property Name: Former Meineke Car Care Address: 6110 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA Location: Northwest corner of Greenwood Road and Danny Wimberly Drive
Conveyance Data: Sale Date: 10-Jan-19 Vendor: R.H. Johnson Enterprises, LLC Vendee: Fox Den Motors, LLC Recordation: 2731337 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership Conditions of Sale: Typical Terms: Cash Deed
Other: Verification Data: Agent Remarks: This was property was originally used as a Jim Walter Homes display lot with 3 model homes and a warehouse for building supplies. Jim Walter Homes closed the facility in 2010, moved the houses and sold the land and warehouse to R. H. Johnson, Enterprises who converted it to a Meineke Car Care Center. The new owner has opened Auto & Diesel Performance. This property includes two lots, one of which is improved with the former Meineke Car Care Center and the other is vacant, with the exception of a billboard. The billboard was not included in the sale, although the two pylon signs are included in the sale of the property. The estimated value of the excess land is deducted from the deed price to arrive at the value of the portion in use.
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 88
COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 3 (Continued)
Economic Data: Deed Price: $230,000 Property Rights Conveyed: $0 Financing Adjustment: $0 Condition of Sale Adj.: $0 Cash Equivalent Price: $230,000 Finish Out Adjustment: $0 Rent Loss Adjustment: $0 Deferred Maint. Adjustment: $0 Excess Land Adjustment: ($60,000) Miscellaneous Adjustment: $0 Adjusted CE Price: $170,000 $35.42 Per Square Foot Less Land Value Allocation: - $45,000 Improvement Value Allocation: $125,000
Site Data: Land In Use: Sq Ft: 31,485.2 Acres: 0.723 Excess Land: Sq Ft: 28,887.60 Acres: 0.66 Land to Bldg Ratio: 6.56 to 1.0 Access/Visibility: Average / Average Utilities: All Public Zoning: B-2
Improvement Data: Size: Office: 1,600 Showroom: 0 Warehouse: 3,200 Manufacturing: 0 Total Enclosed Area: 4,800 Open Shed: 0 Total Under Roof: 4,800
Type Construction: Construction features include a reinforced concrete foundation and slab, a pre-engineered steel structure and pre-finished metal walls and roof. The building contains 4,000 square feet on the ground level and 800 square feet on the second level. The floorplan includes a waiting area, an office, one ADA compliant restroom and two 40' x 40' car bays. Each bay has two overhead doors and there are two 5-ton overhead lifts and one 6-ton lift. The westerly bay is accessible by way of a concrete ramp and the easterly bay is at ground level. The parking lot is partially rock and partially asphalt.
Actual Age: 29 Effective Age: 20 Quality: Average Condition: Average Side Wall Height: 16' Sprinklers: None Warehouse % w/HVAC: 0.00% Cranes: 3
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 89
COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 4
Property/Type Location: Property Type: Office/Warehouse Property Name: Former Caddo Parish Sheriff's Address: 1000 Grimmett Drive Shreveport, LA Location: Northeast side of Grimmett Drive, southeast of Kansas City Avenue
Conveyance Data: Sale Date: 29-May-18 Vendor: Donald Wayne Bush, etux Vendee: Approach Environmental, LLC Recordation: 2701483 Interest Conveyed: Full Ownership Conditions of Sale: Typical Terms: Cash Deed
Other: Verification Data: Agent Date Verified: 12/27/18 Remarks: This property was originally listed at $129,000 and was on the market 194 days. Stan Cole, the agent, stated the new owner planned to spend approximately $40,000 to $50,000 on new floor and wall finishes along with some minor remodeling. The agent felt this amount was excessive given the current condition and its location however, he did say some cosmetic work would be necessary by any occupant.
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 90
COMPARABLE IMPROVED SALE 4 (Continued)
Economic Data: Deed Price: $90,000 Property Rights Conveyed: $0 Financing Adjustment: $0 Condition of Sale Adj.: $0 Cash Equivalent Price: $90,000 Finish Out Adjustment: $0 Rent Loss Adjustment: $0 Deferred Maint. Adjustment: $0 Excess Land Adjustment: $0 Miscellaneous Adjustment: $0 Adjusted CE Price: $90,000 $23.79 Per Square Foot Less Land Value Allocation: - $40,000 Improvement Value Allocation: $50,000
Site Data: Land In Use: Sq Ft: 18,973.0 Acres: 0.436 Excess Land: Sq Ft: 0.00 Acres: 0.00 Land to Bldg Ratio: 5.02 to 1.0 Access/Visibility: Average / Average Utilities: All Public Zoning: I-2
Improvement Data: Size: Office: 2,783 Showroom: 0 Warehouse: 1,000 Manufacturing: 0 Total Enclosed Area: 3,783 Open Shed: 0 Total Under Roof: 3,783
Type Construction: This is a 2,783 square foot brick/veneer office building constructed in approximately 1974. The floorplan includes 8 offices, 1 conference room, a large open workroom and a covered back patio. There is a concrete parking lot as well as 6,750 a square foot gravel parking area and a 1,000 square foot detached 5-car detached garage.
Actual Age: 44 Effective Age: 35 Quality: Average Condition: Average Side Wall Height: 10' Sprinklers: None Warehouse % w/HVAC: 0.00% Cranes: None
#3992.1 / Former Fire Station #17 / 2890 Southland Park Drive 91
RECONCILIATION AND FINAL VALUE ESTIMATE
Reconciliation is the process by which the most reliable single estimate of value is derived from the value range indicated by the recognized approaches to value. If all of the approaches were applied properly and each indicated the same answer, a reconciliation would not be necessary. But in the market, some approaches to value are more applicable than others because of the inherent weaknesses of the assumptions made and because of market variances.
The value indications for the approaches listed below must be weighed against each other for relative reliability.
Cost Approach N/A
Income Approach N/A
Sales Comparison Approach $115,000
An attempt has been made throughout this appraisal analysis to test the subject property in the light of marketplace reactions. All three approaches have used actual data obtained from the market in formulating value estimates. The question here is, which one or ones reflect more the attitudes and behavior of buyers and sellers. Value is determined by the market; the appraiser simply analyzes and interprets. Other factors which are less quantifiable such as supply and demand, trends of locations, and availability of financing are also considered by these approaches to value.
The Cost Approach can serve as a relatively reliable indicator of value when the improvements are new and represent the highest and best use of the land. When the improvements are older and suffer from a significant amount of accrued depreciation, this approach becomes less reliable. In this analysis, the Cost Approach is considered less significant given the age and condition of the improvements which has resulted in a significant amount of accrued depreciation. Therefore, the Cost Approach is not considered a relevant indicator of value in this analysis and as a result, it will not be developed. Omission of the Cost Approach does not affect the credibility of the value conclusion stated herein.
The Income Approach is a method of converting the anticipated economic benefits of owning property into a value estimate through capitalization. Income-producing property is typically purchased for investment purposes and the projected net income stream is the critical factor affecting its market value. A purchaser of income-producing real estate is in effect spending a sum of present dollars for the right to a stream of future dollars. The principle of "anticipation" underlying this approach is that prudent purchasers recognize a relationship between income and a property's value. The Income Approach is not considered significant given the age, condition and functional features of the improvements. I feel it is unlikely that the subject property would be purchased by an investor to speculate on rental income. For this reason, the Income Approach to Value is not considered applicable to the appraisal problem and will not be developed. Omission of the Income Approach does not affect the credibility of the value conclusion stated herein.
The Sales Comparison Approach is applicable when there is sufficient information on recent market transactions to indicate value patterns. Changes in economic conditions, zoning regulations, income tax laws, and the availability of financing may also limit the reliability of the approach. To apply the Sales Comparison Approach, data is considered from sales, contracts, offers and listings of competitive properties. The comparables also provide information on capitalization rates, equity dividend rates and depreciation, all of which are applied in the Income and Cost Approaches.
I have analyzed the property and arrived at an estimate of market value as discussed in this report. As of January 8, 2020, the market value of the full ownership, less minerals and subject to known easements, encroachments and servitudes (aka fee simple) of the subject property was:
Land Value: $50,000 Improvement Value: $65,000 Non-Realty: Not Appraised Sub-Total: $115,000
SECTION 5 – ADDENDA
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FACT SHEET City of Shreveport
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AIRPORTS 2021 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO SPONSOR 2/12/21 SAME
PURPOSE An Ordinance amending the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. This Ordinance or Resolution will have direct impact on Council District: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Shreveport Airport Authority is requesting approval to amend the 2021 Airport Capital Projects Fund Budget for the following project at the Shreveport Regional and Downtown Airports. Additional funding for the following projects at the Shreveport Regional Airport:
1. Airfield Drainage Rehab-Design 4 Quandrants (H20003) PROJECT SCOPE: The increase in funding for this project is due to a change in the scope as mandated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation. This amendment appropriates an additional $1,900,000.00.
2. Obstruction Mitigation – Rwy 32-DTN (H15002) PROJECT SCOPE: The increase in funding for this project will support the construction phase for obstruction removal. This amendment appropriates an additional $600,000.00. The funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
3. Runway 5/23 Extension/Shift-DTN (H17007) PROJECT SCOPE: The increase in funding for this project will support the construction phase. This amendment appropriates an additional $485,000.00. The funding source is 90% from the Federal Aviation Administration and 10% from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
4. Security Fencing Upgrade-DTN (H17008) PROJECT SCOPE: The increase in funding for this project will support the construction phase. This amendment appropriates an additional $120,000.00. The funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
5. Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation-DTN (H18001) PROJECT SCOPE: The increase in funding for this project will support changes in the design and construction requested by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This amendment appropriates an additional $1,400,000.00. The funding source is 90% from the FAA and 10% from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. 6. Terminal Apron Improvements (H19002) PROJECT SCOPE: The increase in funding for this project will support the construction phase. This amendment appropriates an additional $120,000.00. The funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
7. Erosion Control Study PROJECT SCOPE: Establish a new project to evaluate erosion issues at the Downtown Airport and determine the best mitigation actions. This amendment will appropriate $330,000 for this project. The funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Introduction: February 23, 2021
Final Passage: March 9, 2021
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS None
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS Airfield Drainage Rehab-Design 4 quandrants (H20003) FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND $1,900,000.00. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT Obstruction Mitigation-Rwy 32-DTN (H15002) $600,000.00
Runway 5/23 Extension/Shift-DTN (H17007) $485,000.00
Security Fencing Upgrade-DTN (H17008) - $180,000.00
Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation-DTN (H18001) $1,400,000.00
Terminal Apron Improvement (H10992) - $120,000.00
Erosion Control Study - $300,000.00-DTN
CONCLUSION The Shreveport Airport Authority recommends approval of this ordinance.
Nelda Garza, Confidential Secretary FACT SHEET PREPARED BY: ORDINANCE NO. ______OF 2021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget to shift project funding and for other purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 136 of 2020, the 2021 Capital Projects Fund Budget, be amended and re-enacted as follows:
In Program H (Airport Improvements):
Increase the appropriation for Airfield Drainage Rehab-Design 4 Quandrants (H20003) by $1,900,000.00. Funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Increase the appropriation for Mitigation – Rwy 32-DTN (H15002) by $600,000.00. Funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Increase the appropriation for Runway 5/23 Extension/Shift-DTN (H17007) by $485,000.00. Funding source is 90% by the Federal Aviation Administration and 10% by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Increase the appropriation for Security Fencing Upgrade-DTN (H17008) by $180,000.00. Funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Increase the appropriation for Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation-DTN (H18001) by $1,400,000.00. Funding source is 90% from the Federal Aviation Administration and 10% from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Increase the appropriation for Terminal Apron Improvements (H19002) by $120,000.00. Funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Establish a project entitled Erosion Control Study-DTN appropriating 300,000.00. Funding source is the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 136 of 2020, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict hereby are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______City Attorney’s Office Ordinance No. ___ of 2020
FACT SHEET CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
TITLE DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT An ordinance to amend Chapter 78, Article II, August 11, 2020 Division 3 of the City of Shreveport, COUNCIL DISTRICT Louisiana, Code of Ordinances relative to City-wide poles and wires and to otherwise provide with SPONSORS respect thereto. Councilman John Nickelson
PURPOSE This ordinance amends Chapter 78, Article II, Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION This ordinance requires persons using or maintaining poles to file a sworn report containing a list of all such poles with the location and number and character of wires carried on each pole, as well as underground conduits. This ordinance also requires poles, wires, and cables to be properly replaced, altered, or constructed and in the case of abandonment they must be removed.
TIMETABLE ATTACHMENTS Introduction: August 11, 2020 None Final Passage: August 25, 2020
SPECIAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS NA
FINANCES SOURCE OF FUNDS NA NA
ALTERNATIVES (1) Adopt the ordinance as submitted, or (2) Amend the ordinance, or (3) Reject the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION Councilman John Nickelson recommends that the City Council adopt this ordinance.
FACT SHEET PREPARED Danielle A. Farr Ewing, BY: Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. OF 2020
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO POLES AND WIRES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY COUNCILMEMBER: JOHN NICKELSON
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana in due, legal and regular session convened, that Chapter 78, Article II, Division 3 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 3. - POLES AND WIRES *** Sec. 78-81. - Periodic inspections of existing poles—Required. It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to make an inspection of each pole and post including every wire or cable erected upon the streets, alleys, sidewalks and neutral places of the city, by any public service corporation furnishing light, heat or power or transmitting messages by telephone or telegraph lines. Such inspection shall be made at least once every three months and at such other times as the director of public works shall direct. *** Sec. 78-83. - Report of inspections under article; notice to remove, replace, or alter. The electrical inspector, upon completion of any inspection under this article, shall report any violation of any ordinance of the city to the director of public works and, in addition thereto, shall report any defect in or defective or unsafe condition of any pole inspected and any such wire or cable whenever its attachments, insulation, supports, or appliances are unsuitable or unsafe. A copy of such report shall immediately be furnished to the corporation owning the pole, wire, or cable inspected requiring that such poles, wires, or cables must be properly replaced, altered, or constructed. They shall require the owner of any pole, wire, or cable abandoned for use to remove the pole, wire, or cable. ***
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Sec. 78-86. – Reports required. Every person using or maintaining any telegraph, telephone, electric light, or other poles in any of the streets, highways, parks, or public places within the city shall annually, on March 10, file with the director of public works a sworn report containing a list of all such poles so used, possessed, or maintained by the person, giving the accurate location of each pole, the number and character of wires carried on each pole, and the names of the owners of such poles and of the persons using the poles. Every person owning or using any wire run in conduits beneath the surface of the streets, highways, alleys, parks, or public places within the city shall include in the sworn report a statement as to the number and length of the wires then owned or used by the person and run in such underground conduits. Sec. 78-87. – City may order audit of books and records. The city council may have the books and records of the person rendering the statement required in Section 78-86 examined by a bookkeeper employed by the city to ascertain whether such statement is accurate, but nothing in this article prevents the city from ascertaining the facts by any other method. Secs. 78-88—78-95. - Reserved. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Shreveport City Charter Section 4.23. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
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