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During the meeting a council member said the city was prepared to move funds to finish the station but wanted to get bids right. Chief Reese (identified in the record as a department chief) described site work needs and gave a preliminary estimate of roughly $1.516 million for the station project. Reese said temporary measures would still require site work and about $15,000 to cover silt, delivery of base materials, electricity and water relocation. He also reported that the station had been stripped of wiring, leaving no way to open the garage doors, and that staff had contacted PIL to explore options to temporarily keep apparatus outside or power garage doors with generator support while ensuring safety and the city’s class 1 fire rating.

Council members noted the port is a major economic driver and voiced concern about neighborhoods, nursing homes and retirement facilities near the port that rely on timely emergency response. One council member recalled that when the station was originally built a single‑wide trailer was used in one bay for about a year while permanent work proceeded and urged the administration to pursue a temporary trailer or similar stopgap.

The chief said a pre‑bid meeting had been held and the administration is committed to moving the work forward; council members agreed to support necessary funding and requested an update in two weeks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 11, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council members pressed fire and maintenance officials for an update on establishing a temporary Fire Station 20. City staff said wiring had been stripped, generator or trailer options were being explored and preliminary site work would cost roughly $15,000; a full rebuild was estimated at approximately $1.516 million.","taxTitle","Shreveport City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana","taxId",3917,"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},6098352,"Galaxy Hotels outlines plan to finish stalled East 70th Street project, council says it will monitor progress",621,2122000,2743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2824130-8e4fe2bf19439de85d121ddd271980ff&start=2122&end=2743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2824130-8e4fe2bf19439de85d121ddd271980ff/thumbnail_2122000.jpg","/articles/6098352/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Galaxy-Hotels-outlines-plan-to-finish-stalled-East-70th-Street-project-council-says-it-will-monitor-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098352-11bf6f27d39fc49be3482ba4eac4a3d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202213&Signature=ADo6sC~T1TAht8MuiptXpJ8DOpt0Xgbv5qYvfDo4PeBUQ6ze3B8nHQfURUFk0ENkNmfHClvePVdWaa15fp0EZxrtO2a6GDUUic4HWnJ-TrhIIBdJpxISoIz7QwvLKO2V3L4EBVTee2h0U1wlpjlnKWtXbRknlO3nUe3Oji4gajg1P4MGiH0L1BBxEp7IeQCPLCrlEmH1yr9-7JZwPEIst18DsWU4b1mY~MJp0BjKEGiG6mLvxBgY-7SIRFaoHakzo0H4Bwl9~8RcwFGFsVw6hXe4ByWt3dCuHBwJldG35zhOhPr1WUw5onhaq~UnGWEB6bx0cWJn~paa-MZjeG2ADg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City council members pressed developers for an update on a long‑delayed hotel project at 1419 East 70th Street, and representatives from Galaxy Hotels said work has resumed and the company expects to obtain a temporary certificate of occupancy and open later this summer.

A council member noted ongoing complaints from neighbors and said the site remains an eyesore and a public‑safety concern. In response, Carlos Cuevas, introduced as Galaxy Hotels' chief operating officer, said he joined the company in May 2024 and had paused construction last October because of what he described as poor handling by the prior contractor. Cuevas said Galaxy has reengaged subcontractors, cleaned the exterior and interior areas, and submitted a new scope of work; he told the council the firm expects to have a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) for parts of the project in June, followed by brand approval steps that could take 30–60 days.

Cuevas said GreenLake Funding remains the funding company of record and that Galaxy has brought in new management, naming Jerry Stidwell as dual general manager and Mason Associates as architect of record, with Michael Stubbs identified as the lead project architect. He asked for the community's cooperation when the hotel opens, saying the company will need neighborhood support to make the project sustainable.

Council members said they were appreciative of the update but warned the developer they would be watching performance and asked administration staff — identified in discussion as Mr. Morgan and Mr. Sepulvedo — to hold the company accountable. One council member said the project has been in the works for about six years and emphasized that neighbors who invested nearby should not have to live with a deteriorating site.

Cuevas also said the company will install external signage (Boston Pizza, SpringHill Suites, and TownePlace Suites branding) later in the month and that the team expects a \"significant summer\" for the property if work continues on schedule.

The council did not take formal action on the update beyond asking staff to monitor progress and to provide further updates as permits are issued and construction milestones are reached.","Representatives for Galaxy Hotels told the council they have remobilized, submitted a new scope of work and aim to finish the long‑delayed East 70th Street hotel by the end of summer; council members said they will hold the company accountable to neighbors and the administration.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098356,"Council approves a slate of resolutions and ordinances; several items postponed",87,3503000,3590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2824130-8e4fe2bf19439de85d121ddd271980ff&start=3503&end=3590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2824130-8e4fe2bf19439de85d121ddd271980ff/thumbnail_3503000.jpg","/articles/6098356/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Council-approves-a-slate-of-resolutions-and-ordinances-several-items-postponed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098356-4d7470035d9e76e0413e4f0acf4bd714/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202214&Signature=ClmyCpbCDSekeie1xPaKu7ZJqKN6d1nxMkE38rp4LYrVBxMqFrqq73zYejIdB8u4~91Q32yp2eF9uveh74XL3r1X~7G1kvqs6lmWN1ZlOYEAxLIY~lZseas5EfK4Eki1ALqXnSIpJOlH-l3FFIo10syaJbuDKc0OBR9l5-OZzQzDoIVz4LvwNX8EMNtB~fNe5O5nCw8obnRb517cHkLHEnGCrSkG~aXkUrAenwYvzKFVxP3E4jVJUJPkGbXd4Y7VM3oBiY3NzOpZ~UnAwGoi4gMXjwN2IuVvi-bfbwK-Rv3W~IeD98dt3KY9mOgMGwTb0x1PvSfKe1MRq7NRXgA4DA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shreveport City Council voted on multiple resolutions and ordinances at its meeting, adopting most items on the regular agenda and postponing a few for future consideration.

The council approved Resolution 33, authorizing the mayor to terminate a sewer servitude; Resolution 34, approving an annual payment in lieu of taxes consistent with a term sheet issued by the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority to Louisiana Historic Redevelopment; Resolution 36, a supplemental agreement with Burns & McDonnell for water and soil program management; and Resolution 37, an agreement with Burns & McDonnell for streets and drainage program management. All four measures passed on the council floor with unanimous recorded passage noted in the minutes.

The council accepted public dedications for Pecan Square Avenue and Woodbury Avenue (Resolution 39) and adopted several budget and capital projects ordinances (Ordinances 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 and 14) on second reading and final passage. Two zoning rezones using conditional zoning — Ordinance 16 (zoning case 24‑208‑C) and Ordinance 17 (zoning case 24‑210‑C) — also passed on final reading.

Resolution 35, an amendment authorizing the mayor to extend and add automated speed enforcement cameras in non‑school zones under an existing agreement with Blue Line Solutions, passed the council vote recorded as \"that passes with 4.\" The meeting record shows public speakers both supporting and opposing automated speed enforcement ahead of the vote.

Two items were postponed: Ordinance 8 (amendments related to dumpsters on residential property) was postponed to address additional questions raised about included provisions; and Ordinance 15 (amendments related to discontinuance of services/adjustments for nonresidential water/sewer accounts) was postponed at the request of the city attorney. Executive appointments sent from the mayor’s office were also postponed for two weeks at the mayor’s request.

The council introduced Resolutions 42 and 43 and Ordinances 18 and 19 for future consideration; those items were not scheduled for adoption at this meeting.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in minutes):
- Resolution 33 (terminate sewer servitude) — passed (unanimous, recorded as passage with 7).
- Resolution 34 (payment in lieu of taxes term sheet) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Resolution 35 (Blue Line Solutions automated speed enforcement amendment) — passed (recorded as passage with 4).
- Resolution 36 (Burns & McDonnell water/soil supplemental agreement) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Resolution 37 (Burns & McDonnell streets/drainage agreement) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Resolution 39 (public dedication of Pecan Square Ave. and Woodbury Ave.) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Resolution 40 (recognition for Veil Bridal Khan) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Resolution 41 (recognizing Women’s History Month) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 8 (dumpsters on residential property) — postponed (motion to postpone adopted).
- Ordinance 9 (2025 capital projects fund budget amendment) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 10 (additional 2025 capital projects amendments) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 11 (2025 Water & Sewage Enterprise Fund budget amendment) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 12 (2025 Community Development Special Revenue Fund budget amendment) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 13 (cooperative endeavor agreement with Economic Development District A) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 14 (cooperative endeavor agreement with Economic Development District F) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 15 (amending discontinuance of services/adjustment code sections) — postponed at city attorney's request.
- Ordinance 16 (zoning case 24‑208‑C; conditional zoning) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 17 (zoning case 24‑210‑C; rezoning to IMU) — passed (recorded as passage with 7).
- Ordinance 40 (lease of Stageworks property) — postponed to March 25.

The council clerk noted several mayoral appointments were received and scheduled for confirmation at the 03/25/2025 meeting.","The Shreveport City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances during its March meeting, including agreements for program management, tax-in‑lieu payments and several budget amendments; a pair of items were postponed for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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Council presses administration on temporary Fire Station 20 after wiring thefts and site delays

Galaxy Hotels outlines plan to finish stalled East 70th Street project, council says it will monitor progress

Council approves a slate of resolutions and ordinances; several items postponed