July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Shreveport City Council held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where several procurement-related resolutions and ordinances were discussed and voted on. Key procurement actions included the authorization for the mayor to execute a contract with BFA of Louisiana to purchase ambulances for the Shreveport Fire Department, and an amendment to the management agreement with Metro Management Associates. The council also introduced resolutions to seek public bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases on city-owned properties and authorized cooperative purchasing agreements with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office. Additionally, ordinances declaring certain city-owned properties as surplus and fixing minimum bid prices for city property were introduced and passed. The meeting also addressed capital improvement projects, notably the ongoing construction and delays of the Southern Hills pool, with explanations provided regarding project timelines, weather impacts, and concrete supply challenges. No new legislation was added during the meeting, and no executive appointments were confirmed at this session.