July 13, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

The City of Shreveport Administrative Conference Meeting held on July 13, 2026, focused extensively on neighborhood infrastructure and public safety issues, particularly flooding and street conditions in the Stony Hill neighborhood. Resident Rachel Jackson presented detailed concerns about longstanding flooding problems affecting homes and streets, prompting city officials and the city engineer to discuss ongoing efforts and grant applications for flood mitigation projects. The council also addressed various procurement and contract matters, including approval of purchasing four medic units from BFA of Louisiana, extending a contract with Metro Management (Denaro Washington and Company), and legal services agreements related to potential fire truck litigation. Additionally, the council considered property surplus declarations and zoning cases. Several appeals related to alcohol beverage operator (ABO) licenses were heard, with decisions made to grant class B licenses where state law prohibited class A licenses due to criminal history. The meeting also highlighted the city’s summer internship program, showcasing intern contributions and community engagement. Overall, the meeting combined community infrastructure concerns with procurement decisions and regulatory compliance related to licensing.