Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Bossier City Council approves multiple appropriations, job hires and a $2 million Barksdale Boulevard sidewalk grant
Summary
On March 31 the council adopted several ordinances to amend budgets, fund capital repairs and equipment, approved personnel hires, and authorized a $2 million state‑funded sidewalk project for Barksdale Boulevard that will require a 20% city match; the meeting also included routine contract approvals and a property transfer.
Council President opened the March 31 meeting and apologized to the mayor, staff, council and citizens for conduct at a prior meeting, saying the council will ‘‘make you proud as citizens of Bossier City’’ as it moves forward.
The council adopted a slate of final‑reading ordinances and resolutions covering budget amendments and capital appropriations. Actions approved included amending the 2025 state and federal grants fund and riverboat gaming trust fund budgets; adding one full‑time position to the civic center fund; appropriating $150,000 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund for repair and preventative maintenance at the Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant; and supplying a $60,000 supplement for the purchase of a sewer vacuum combination truck and jetter trailer for…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
