Bossier City Council adopts multiple ordinances, resolutions and appointments on Aug. 26; listing of actions and outcomes

The Bossier City Council on Aug. 26 adopted a series of ordinances, approved personnel resolutions, introduced first-readings and confirmed appointments. Below is a consolidated list of voted items, the motions and recorded outcomes.

Votes at a glance (selected items from the Aug. 26 meeting):

- Sewer lift station (Final reading): Adopted an ordinance allocating $200,000 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to construct a sanitary sewer lift station along Viva Drive and Shed Road. Motion by Councilman Hammonds; second by Councilman Maggio. Motion carried unanimously.

- 2025 ad valorem taxes (Final reading): Adopted the annual ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for 2025; council confirmed the total millage on the record as 21.5. Motion by Councilwoman Ross; second by Councilman Gerard. Motion carried unanimously.

- Arena operations budget amendment (Final reading): Adopted an amendment to the 2025 arena operations special revenue fund budget under the Local Government Budget Act. Motion by Councilman Gerard; second by Councilwoman Ross. Motion carried unanimously.

- 2024 citywide street improvements change order (Final reading): Approved change order #1 with an $8,500 increase for a revised contract total of $146,125. Motion by Councilman…