# November 9, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting

The City of Shreveport’s November 9, 2026 administrative conference included budget presentations from SPAR and SporTran and discussion of capital projects and funding. SPAR’s budget was described as up about $448,500, with additional costs for utilities and building maintenance. Planned work includes park and facility upgrades, fire and police academy improvements, continued work on SPD headquarters, municipal auditorium and public works projects, and a therapeutic recreation facility expected to go to bid next year. SPAR also identified a proposed $1 million transfer from golf operating reserves for major work at Huntington and Herby’s golf courses; the golf system is rebuilding the Jerry Brooks facility after a fire. The Lynwood Bridge discussion cited $2.6 million in city bond funding, along with state capital funding, but work remains contingent on railroad approval of the design.

SporTran presented a 2027 budget of just under $21 million, about 6.6% higher, citing labor, utilities, and insurance costs. The agency said it is working with Thrash Construction to contract for its autonomous facility, with construction expected to begin within 30 days; an $8 million federal grant will support an ADA Resource Center, and a proposed $175 million grant remained pending. Legislation outlined for council consideration included several $15,000 allocations and a $66,000 allocation for murals; no council votes or contract awards were reported in the transcript. The HR board separately approved, unanimously, pay schedules including a 3% raise and parity adjustments.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [November 9, 2026 Administrative Conference Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUznaaGMrK4) - City of Shreveport