September 8, 2026 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting

The City of Shreveport held an Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting on September 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the rejection of all bids for the SHVA ATCT project and janitorial services under RFP26-89, both approved unanimously. The council also authorized the mayor to execute cooperative endeavor agreements with the Stoning Hill Neighborhood Association and the Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority concerning property use and donations. Budget amendments were discussed extensively, including adjustments to personnel services to accommodate recent pay increases for operator collectors and the purchase of a knuckle boom truck to assist with bulk waste pickup. The council postponed a vote on the pay rate increase for solid waste drivers to allow further discussion. Additionally, several budget amendments were approved for various special revenue funds related to economic development, public safety, healthcare, and riverfront development. The meeting included updates on local economic development projects, such as the remediation and marketing of a former industrial site and employment statistics for a local manufacturing plant. Overall, the meeting focused on budgetary adjustments, contract bid rejections, and cooperative agreements that impact city services and infrastructure.