Parish of Caddo

Special Projects Committee
2026-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
April 6, 2026
12:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Steffon Jones (Chair)
Victor Thomas
Ed Lazarus
Ken Epperson
Greg Young, President

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:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

Opening Comments: This committee shall be referred legislation relating to the following subjects: matters related to issues not covered in the other standing committees, including but not limited to long range planning, elections, census, facilities and space utilization, etc.
Discuss and potentially make Recommendations related to a proposed Intersection Improvement pilot project- with Commissioner Grace Anne Blake

Discuss and make recommendations regarding Community Gardens initiatives

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.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
April 6, 2026
1:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Chris Kracman
Grace Anne Blake
Ken Epperson
Greg Young, President

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:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

Discuss Caddo Sheriff’s Office proposal regarding proposed strategies for reducing costs and improving safety at Caddo Correctional Facility through proposed home incarceration program.

Discuss Alcohol Policy document, set date for follow up discussion and alcohol violations hearing.

Discuss future meeting dates for Animal, Disaster Response, and Constables/JPs.

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.

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
2026-04-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
April 6, 2026
2:30pm
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
John-Paul Young (Chair)
Steffon Jones
Stormy Gage-Watts
Ron Cothran
Greg Young, President

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:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

Update from Director of Caddo Juvenile Services, Andrew Randall,
Discuss Caddo Promise
Discuss and make recommendation regarding Resolution 24 of 2026 regarding
Opposition to HB 140 OF THE 2026 Regular Legislative Session Of The Louisiana Legislature Relating To Time Limitations For Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings

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.

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-04-06 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
April 6, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1 Kracman District 7 Gage-Watts
District 2 G. Young District 8 Blake
District 3 Thomas District 9 Atkins
District 4 J. Young District 10 Cothran
District 5 Burrell District 11 Lazarus
District 6 Jones District 12 Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to render a salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. All others are asked to place their right hand over their heart. As we recite the Pledge, let us remember our POWs and MIAs.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, 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 three minutes.

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Administration Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:
Communiques, reports, and other items related to the Work Session agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6613 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO INSTALL WELCOME SIGN ON I-20 EAST BOUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6614 of 2026 in relation to PZC Case 25-5-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS
AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF WALLACE LAKE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,415 FEET NORTH OF MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6615 in relation to PZC Case No. 26-6-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BOX ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,700 FEET SOUTH OF MT. ZION ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 10)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6616
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 1
(District 3)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6617
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REINACTING CHAPTER 32, ARTICLE VI OF THE CADDO PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES, REPEALING SECTION 32-52 AND SECTION 34-22 OF THE CODE OF THE CADDO PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(JP Young)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6618
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,800,000 TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF UP TO 40 TAKE HOME POLICE VEHICLES AND ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR THEIR USE AND OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. Fact Sheet
(JP Young)

Advance Resolution 21 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2
(Finance)

Advance Resolution 22 of 2026
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 73 AND SENATE BILL 1 OF THE 2026 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE RELATING TO ELECTRONIC METHOD OF VOTING FOR MEMBERS OF PUBLIC BODIES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Admin)

Advance Resolution 23 of 2026
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 193 OF THE 2026 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE PROVIDING THAT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF CERTAIN LOUISIANA SICKLE CELL DISEASE ORGANIZATIONS ARE MEMBERS OF THE LOUISIANA SICKLE CELL COMMISSION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Gage-Watts)

Advance Resolution 24 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 140 OF THE 2026 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(JP Young)

Advance Resolution 25 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 340 OF THE 2026 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE RELATING TO TIME OF REAPPRAISAL OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Admin)

Advance Resolution 26 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 737 OF THE 2026 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF EVIDENCE OF IMMUNIZATION AGAINST MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE AS A CONDITION OF SCHOOL ENTRY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Administration)

Advance Resolution 27 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 170 OF THE 2026 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA PROVIDING NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS OF THE CADDO-BOSSIER PARISHES PORT COMMISSION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Greg Young)

Advance Resolution 28 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE AND LOUISIANA GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION EXEMPTING STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS FROM LOUISIANA STATE INCOME TAX.
(JP Young)

Advance the consideration of adopting Resolution 1 of 2026 of the Caddo Parish Commission acting as Governing Authority of the I-49 North Corridor Economic Development District:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE PARISH OF CADDO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND, WITH THE PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA AND EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC (THE “COMPANY”) RELATIVE TO REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COMPANY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TRAVEL CENTER PROJECT LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSTATE 49/LA. HWY. 2 INTERCHANGE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for the AmeriCorps Southern University Foster Grandparent’s Senior Volunteer Program
(G. Young)

Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Parish/County Government Month
(Epperson)

Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Mr. Dother Sykes
(Thomas)
Advance Special Resolution for Autism Awareness Month
(Gage-Watts)

Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze as LSU-Shreveport’s first Boyd Professor.
(Atkins)

Advance Special Resolution for Caddo Day at State Capitol
(Commission Clerk)

Advance Approval of Internal Audit Plan
(Atkins)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Reminders for upcoming Commissioner for a Day on April 23rd.

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, 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 three minutes.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Ordinance 6609 of 2026 in Relation to Caddo Parish Zoning Commission Case 25-28-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AKINSON DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY, 1,440FEET SOUTH OF WEST 70TH STREET, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING TO I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING (SPUD) AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

Ordinance 6610 of 2026 in relation to Parish Zoning Commission Case 25-29-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SOUTHERN LOOP, APPROXIMATELY 1,050FEET EAST OF WALLACE LAKE ROADCADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT to C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
Ordinance 6611 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works)
Ordinance 6612 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $32,500 FOR THE LOUISIANA ROUXGAROUX FOOTBALL TEAM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Economic Development Committee)

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.
