Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
April 9, 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.

NOTE: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings will be limited to a cumulative total of fifteen minutes each, for or against an issue.

VISITORS:
Special presentations up to fifteen minutes at the President’s discretion.

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt Minutes of the March 19th, 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:
Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for the AmeriCorps Southern University Foster Grandparent’s Senior Volunteer Program Exhibit 1
(G. Young, Burrell, Gage-Watts, Thomas, Cothran)
Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing Parish/County Government Month
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Burrell, Thomas, Cothran)
Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Mr. Dother Sykes
(Thomas, Jones, Gage-Watts)
Adopt Special Resolution for Autism Awareness Month
(Gage-Watts, Thomas, Burrell, Jones, Cothran)
Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze as LSU-Shreveport’s first Boyd Professor.
(Atkins, Blake, Burrell)
Adopt Special Resolution for Caddo Day at State Capitol
(Commission Clerk, Burrell)
Adopt Special Resolution of Remembrance for Shreveport City Marshall’s Assistant Chief Deputy Kirby Dawson.
(Jones, Gage-Watts, Thomas, Burrell, Cothran)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:
Public Hearing for 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)
Public Hearing for 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)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES & CASES:
Public Hearing for 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)
Public Hearing for 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)

ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):
Adopt 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)

Adopt 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)

ORDINANCES (for final passage):
Adopt 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)
Adopt 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)
ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):
Introduce 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)
Introduce 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)
Introduce 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)
Introduce 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)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt Minutes of the April 6th, 2026 Work Session.

RESOLUTIONS:

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

Adopt 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, Gage-Watts)

Adopt 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, Thomas)

Adopt 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, Gage-Watts, Thomas)
Adopt 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, Gage-Watts)
Adopt 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, Gage-Watts)
Adopt 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)
Adopt Resolution 29 of 2026
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 I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, 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.
(Commission Clerk’s office)
Adopt 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)

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:
Approve 2026 Internal Audit Plan
(Atkins, Audit and Finance Committee)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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.

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.

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