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Work Session
October 14, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
October 14, 2024
3:30 P.M.
- ROLL CALL:
Commissioners:
| District 1 | Kracman | District 7 | Gage-Watts |
| District 2 | Young, G. | District 8 | Blake |
| District 3 | Thomas | District 9 | Atkins |
| District 4 | Young, J.P. | District 10 | Cothran |
| District 5 | Burrell | District 11 | Lazarus |
| District 6 | Jones | District 12 | Epperson |
- INVOCATION:
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
- AGENDA ADDITIONS:
- CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
- VISITORS:
- REPORTS:
- COMMISSION REMARKS:
Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
- OLD BUSINESS:
10.1 Advance Resolution 65 of 2024
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION FOR THE EFFORTS TO RENOVATE AND IMPROVE FAIRGROUNDS FIELD AND THE EFFORTS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE FAIRGROUND OF FAIRGROUNDS FIELD TOWARDS THAT GOAL, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(John-Paul Young, Thomas) (postponed from 9/16 Work Session)
- NEW BUSINESS:
11.1 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6469 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR 2025
(Finance) Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3
11.2 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6470 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO TO THE TOWN OF GREENWOOD, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Administration)
11.3 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6471 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Administration)
11.4 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6472 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Administration)
11.5 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6473 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO
FRIENDS OF FRIENDS, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Districts 3, 4, & 6)
11.6
11.6 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6474 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE SAFE SUMMER PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts)
11.7 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6475 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SIX PARCELS OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S GEOGRAPHIC NUMBERS 171402-127-0038-00, 181437-055-0010-00, 181437-068-0043-00, 181437-122-0024-00, 171401-158-0002-00, & 171423-054-0001-00 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Districts 3, 5, & 6)
11.8 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6476 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S GEOGRAPHIC NUMBER 181435-128- 0054-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 54 AND ONE HALF ADJACENT
ABANDONED ALLEY, BOISSEAU ANNEX, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
11.9 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6477 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF THE PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PARISH CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE BY CONTRACTORS WITH THE PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)
11.10 Advance Resolution 69 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE 2775 FROM PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC, TO BPX OPERATING COMPANY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 12)
11.11 Advance Resolution 70 of 2024
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM
(Finance)
11.12 Advance Resolution 71 of 2024
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE CITIZENS FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G.Young)
11.13 Advance Joint Proclamation for Veterans Celebration
(Epperson)
11.14 Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition to the Shreveport Fire Department Upon Receiving the American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline Silver Status Award.
(Thomas)
11.15 Advance the Appointment of a Board member to the Caddo Parish Sewerage District No. 8 Board to fill the unexpired term of Miles Turner.
(Lazarus) .
11.16 Advance Reappointment of David Hoey to the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District, Term to Expire 10-20-2027. Attachment
(Commission Clerk)
- COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
- CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer, and return to the Chairman or the Clerk of the Commission. Citizens may also fill out & submit a COMMENT CARD ONLINE HERE prior to the meeting. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
- CONSENT AGENDA:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGETS OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND I, OIL AND GAS FUND, PUBLIC WORKS FUND, SOLID WASTE FUND, PARKS AND RECREATION FUND, JUVENILE JUSTICE FUND, HEALTH TAX FUND, GENERAL FUND, DETENTION FACILITIES FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR THE YEAR 2023 TO TERMINATE COMPLETED OR LAPSED CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit Fact Sheet
(Administration)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-189, SCHEDULE I, NO TRUCK ZONES, ON BROWN STREET AND COLEY ROAD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit Fact Sheet
(Public Works)
ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE SURFACE PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT TEXAS AT MCNEILL STREETS, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Administration)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit
(District 3)
- ADJOURN:
Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.
