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Council proposes cap and accountability for nonprofit funding; arts council seeks clarity
Summary
A first‑reading ordinance would cap city contributions to nongovernmental organizations and require three‑year cooperative endeavor agreements and reporting; the Bossier Arts Council asked for clarification on applicability and reporting expectations. Council emphasized stronger oversight and reporting standards before the ordinance takes effect Jan. 2026.
Council introduced a first‑reading ordinance intended to limit annual financial contributions from the city to nongovernmental organizations and to create procedures for accountability. The proposed policy would cap contributions at $20,000 annually for eligible nonprofits and tie funding to cooperative endeavor agreements (CEAs) limited to three years and subject to reporting requirements about how funds benefit Bossier City…
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