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Key votes included:

- The council adopted an ordinance appropriating $10,000,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the first phase of water treatment facility improvements required for implementation of nanofiltration (final reading). The motion carried unanimously.

- The council adopted an ordinance appropriating $4,500,000 from the general fund for the South Bossier water booster pump station project (final reading). The motion carried unanimously.

- The council adopted an ordinance appropriating $1,455,700 in matching funds for a 2018 LCDA bond for a $2,000,000 ARPA Water Sector Program Phase 2 project (bridal [sic] reading). The motion carried with Councilmember Darby voting against.

- The council adopted an ordinance to amend the 2024 Sewer Fund budget (bridal [sic] reading); motion carried unanimously.

- The council introduced and later adopted an ordinance to add a ceremonial street-naming provision to Chapter 98 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances (final reading); motion carried unanimously.

- The council approved conditional-use permits, on first and final readings, for the retail sale of low-content alcohol on-premise at a Home2 Suites/Tru by Hilton at 2507 Viking Drive, and for high- and low-content alcohol on-premise at Live Casino and Hotel at 711 Live Casino Boulevard; both motions carried unanimously. City staff clarified that servers must secure applicable state and local permits and that the hotel accessory bar would not be permitted to carry alcohol off-premise.

- The council introduced an ordinance to amend the 2025 general fund budget for transfers and engineering department salaries and benefits, funded by the Metropolitan Planning Commission (first reading); motion carried on introduction.

- The council introduced an ordinance to enlarge city limits by annexing approximately 6.459 acres west of Barksdale Boulevard and south of Curtis Elementary School for the North Caddo Medical Center in South Bossier; motion carried on introduction.

- The council adopted several resolutions on first and final readings: authorizing the Bossier City Police Department to hire a temporary police training center; authorizing the hiring or promotion of a tax audit supervisor and backfilling vacancies in the sales tax department; and recognizing the life, achievements and public service of former President James E. \"Jimmy\" Carter Jr. The Carter resolution was read into the record and the council asked that a copy be delivered to the speaker of the U.S. House for memorial services; the resolution passed unanimously.

- The council approved routine items including opening sealed bids for P2501 on-demand concrete for the utilities department (engineer’s estimate $496,750; RVP Construction bid $367,177; James R. Martin Building and Remodeling bid $496,495) and voted to approve bid reading and subsequent final reading actions in the public utilities department. The bid proceedings moved forward per council action.

- The council approved a parade permit fee waiver for Independence Mall’s Mardi Gras Preview Parade and several administrative personnel actions; motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Where the transcript records a named dissent it is noted above; most legislative and budget items passed unanimously on the recorded votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bossier City Council Regular Meeting January 2nd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including ARPA appropriations for water projects, annexation of about 6.459 acres in South Bossier, conditional-use alcohol approvals for two hotels and a casino, and a resolution recognizing former President Jimmy Carter.","taxTitle","Bossier City Agendas, Bossier Parish, Louisiana","taxId",4992,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389345,"Bossier City Council approves sanitation rate adjustment after debate over 2% increase",465,906000,1371000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113422-e44e0550c322e251b53a1134bf6bb133&start=906&end=1371","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113422-e44e0550c322e251b53a1134bf6bb133/thumbnail_906000.jpg","/articles/6389345/Bossier-City-Agendas/Bossier-Parish/Louisiana/Bossier-City-Council-approves-sanitation-rate-adjustment-after-debate-over-2-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389345-3065c79752cc33c9a9f48b6f92683cf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205732&Signature=fmxjWs1ZUTZVUL4IGXCr6uoUBgwZ4D2gR8vvIaGCXMt01KOdG-TAS7Y6PsdTIkPmhOEjlXe~Cc238LbLYU7tpS~ewKFBqS-L-ZrE2WmnwvN8s-lcnCswXFCVhvOrA7isE7qeqh85RGTrVU0EefWxkGGU3hiiVaLINPUSFgQoNNwc3bceH8vblAfbFN9w~4Ho6NgHkuwapTwR-DDBM11noVdQcfFQTIg~87J4T3CBVOl7-LecOrB-Xsokchqoee5ptQzObfWcbrQPIujNkg8LjHmpS5bW4rNH1m8CWWAlY9DUODVIwyI8G5TErlHjfFhEmFerTODTWkkqc7-Kwb54kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bossier City Council on a final reading approved an ordinance amending Section 94-76 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances to adjust sanitation rates, with Councilmember Darby recorded as the lone no vote.

The administration said the adopted change applies a 2% sanitation rate increase intended to cover rising costs. “We felt like a 2% increase would adequately cover the expenses and it would equate to, about 25 to 30¢ per household,” City administration representative Miss Nottingham said during the council discussion.

Councilmembers and staff discussed the origins and scope of the increase. A councilmember raised concerns about effects on “the elderly and those who are on a fixed income,” saying the council should consider the distributive impact of the change. Nottingham said the 2% rate was set by the administration after a rate study provided parameters and recommendations and that the council may amend the rate if it chooses.

Staff noted other enterprise fund pressures discussed during the meeting. City staff member Ben said previously installed water meters are nearing their expected 10-year service life and that replacing meters could affect utility revenue stability. City staff also said the current waste collection contract is operating month-to-month under reconduction and has included annual CPI adjustments that contributed to sanitation cost increases at the municipal level.

Council and staff clarified operational limits for commercial service: city staff said businesses that require a dumpster receive private service and that the municipal can limit is typically four cans per commercial account. Staff said they are scheduling a sanitation-provider meeting to discuss contract options and service details.

Formal action: the council adopted the ordinance on final reading to amend Section 94-76 to adjust sanitation rates. The motion carried; Councilmember Darby voted against the ordinance.

The council did not set a new implementation date in the discussion recorded on the transcript; the ordinance was passed on final reading and will be reflected in city billing per the administrative schedule.","The council adopted an ordinance amending Section 94-76 to adjust sanitation rates. Administration said a 2% increase would cover costs and equate to roughly $0.25–$0.30 per household; some councilmembers expressed concern about impacts on elderly and fixed-income residents. Councilmember Darby voted against the ordinance.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Bossier City Council approves ARPA water spending, annexation, conditional-use alcohol permits and honors Jimmy Carter

Bossier City Council approves sanitation rate adjustment after debate over 2% increase