City of Shreveport - City Council - Property Standards Committee July 13, 2026

The City of Shreveport Property Standards Committee met on July 13, 2026, to discuss ongoing issues related to vacant apartment complexes, demolition funding, and neighborhood blight. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the financial challenges of demolishing dilapidated apartment complexes, with estimated costs ranging from $175,000 to $250,000 per complex. The committee also reviewed the status of a bidding process for these demolitions, though no confirmed bids had been received at the time. Additionally, the meeting covered community cleanup efforts under the Block by Block initiative, including partnerships with SWEPCO for street lighting upgrades and volunteer support. Enforcement strategies for illegal dumping, particularly tire dumping, were discussed extensively, highlighting the need for better tracking, potential ordinances requiring tire shops to log disposals, and increased use of surveillance cameras. The committee also addressed grass cutting schedules and bulk waste pickup performance, noting challenges due to weather and equipment availability. Overall, the meeting emphasized procurement and contracting needs related to demolition, cleanup services, and community infrastructure improvements, alongside enforcement and policy considerations to support these efforts.