Parish of Caddo

Work Session
2024-01-16 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Minutes
Agenda

Work Session
2024-02-05 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
2.5.2024 Work Session Agenda
2.5.2024 Work Session Minutes

Caddo Commission Work Session
2024-03-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
3.4.2024 Work Session Agenda
3.4.2024 Work Session Minutes

Caddo Commission Work Session
2024-03-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
3.18.2024 Work Session Agenda
3.18.2024 Work Session Minutes

Work Session
2024-04-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
4.1.2024 Work Session Agenda
4.1.2024 Work Session Minutes

Work Session
2024-04-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
4.15.2024 Work Session Agenda
4.15.2024 Work Session Minutes

Work Session
2024-05-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
5.6.2024 Work Session Agenda
5.6.2024 Work Session Minutes

Work Session
2024-05-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
5.20.2024 Work Session Agenda
5.20.2024 Work Session Minutes

Work Session
2024-06-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
6.3.2024 Work Session Agenda
6.3.2024 Work Session Minutes

Regular Session--cancelled
2024-06-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States

Work Session
2024-06-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
June 17, 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:

6.1 Grace Anne Peterson, Cookie Coleman & Marie Vazquez Morgan presentation about the Eat Right and Move program.
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
6.2 Rex Moncrief, The Outdoor News to address the standards of closing parks during/after adverse weather events.
(Kracman)

REPORTS:

Administrator Report
Finance Report
Master Plan Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6437 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit- Ordinance 6148 of 2021
(Animal Services Committee, John-Paul Young)
11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6438 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON TWO PORTIONS OF STREET DEDICATIONS IN THE BREMER ADDITION TO RODESSA SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Map (Public Works, District 1)
11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6439 of 2024
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 updated Fact Sheet Map
(Public Works, District 3)
11.4 Advance Resolution 43 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES, ACCEPT BIDS, AND AWARD AND EXECUTE OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Map Fact Sheet
(Public Works, District 1)
11.5 Advance Resolution 44 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 9-10 FROM ASCENSION CLASSICAL SCHOOL, 10540 NORRIS FERRY ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106 TO NORRIS FERRY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 10509 NORRIS FERRY ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106 TO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Atkins, Facilities & Maintenance, District 9)

11.6 Advance Resolution 45 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES, ACCEPT BIDS, AND AWARD AND EXECUTE OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Map Fact Sheet
(Public Works, Districts 6, 10, 11)
11.7 Advance the reappointment of the following members to the Sewerage District No. 8 Board with Terms to Expire June 19, 2028

Miles Turner
Jackie Tipton
Charles R. Merriman
Howard Clayton
Alma Petterway

(District 11)
11.8 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing Miss Caddo Parish Antoinette Van
(Cothran)
11.9 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing World Sickle Cell Day
(Gage-Watts)
11.10 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of Area Hospitality and Tourism Professionals
(Gage Watts)
11.11 Advance a Special Resolution Designating July as Parks and Recreation Month
(Parks and Recreation)

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 prior to the meeting. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Ordinance No. 6417 for Public Hearing and Final Passage
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 EAST SIDE OF DAVID RAINES ROAD OF AUDREY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 530′ NORTH OF 7TH STREET, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(PPZ, District 2)
14.2 Ordinance 6425 of 2024 for Public Hearing and Final Passage
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(Public Safety Committee)
14.3 Introduce Ordinance 6434 of 2024
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 EAST 70TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 2,525′ EAST OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO (PZC, District 4)
14.4 Introduce Ordinance 6435 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMPASSION FOR LIVES. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Appropriations/NGO Committee)

14.5 Introduce Ordinance 6436 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS AT CADDO PARISH FACILITIES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman, Epperson, Thomas)

14.6 Resolution 38 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #19734 FROM BPX OPERATING COMPANY TO CIRRUS OPERATING, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet, Exhibit (Public Works, District 11)
14.7 Resolution 39 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 58 FROM WERNER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2715 CORBITT STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108 TO CADDO HEIGHTS MATH/SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1702 CORBITT STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Facilities & Maintenance, District 5)
14.8 Resolution 40 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 78 FROM SUNSET ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 6514 WEST CANAL BLVD, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108 TO WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 7325 JEWELLA AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Facilities & Maintenance, District 7)
14.9 Resolution 41 of 2024
A RESOLUTION HONORING FLAG DAY IN CADDO PARISH AND OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS AT CADDO PARISH FACILITIES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman, Epperson, Thomas)

14.10 Resolution 42 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 35 OF 2024 TO EXTEND CADDO PARISH’S WAR ON LITTER
(Epperson)

14.11 Special Resolution Recognizing the Northwood High School Track Team for their State Championship Relay
(Jones, Kracman, Young)

14.12 Special Resolution for Juneteenth
(Burrell, Gage-Watts, Jones, Cothran, Epperson, Thomas)

14.13 Special Resolution for the Let the Good Times Roll Festival
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

14.14 Special Resolution for African American Music Month
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

14.15 Special Resolution for Pride Month
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

14.16 Select Official Journal for the Parish of Caddo
Applications received from:
The Caddo Citizen & Focus SB/The Inquisitor

15. 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.

Work Session
2024-07-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
July 1, 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:

Presentation of Parks Month Proclamation

(Caddo Commission, Parks, Admin)

Visit from Be the Match representative

(Gage-Watts)

REPORTS:

Administrator Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6437 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet
(Juvenile Justice Committee)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6438 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS 2-209 ET SEQ OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE CADDO PARISH LIVING WAGE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Economic Development Committee)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6439 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTH CLUB WEST UNIT NO.2 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit A
(Public Works, District 2)

Advance Resolution 46 of 2024

A RESOLUTION OPPOSING LOUISIANA ACT NO. 676 OF THE 2024 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing July as Bone Marrow Awareness Month

(Gage-Watts)

Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the Foster Family Reunion

(Gage-Watts)

Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Saundra Bigham upon her retirement

(Gage-Watts, Thomas)
8. Advance discussion about Commission participation in Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice
(Gage-Watts, Cothran)

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:

Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance No. 6425 of 2024,

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO (postponed from June 20, 2024 Regular Session)
(Public Safety Committee)
14.2 Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 6434 of 2024
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 EAST 70TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 2,525′ EAST OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO (PZC, District 4)
14.3 Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 6435 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMPASSION FOR LIVES. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Appropriations/NGO Committee)

14.4 Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 6436 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS AT CADDO PARISH FACILITIES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman, Epperson, Thomas)

16.3 Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 6437 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit- Ordinance 6148 of 2021
(J-P Young, Thomas and Animal Service Committee)
16.4 Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 6438 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON TWO PORTIONS OF TREET DEDICATIONS IN THE BREMER ADDITION TO RODESSA SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Map (Public Works, District 1)
16.5 Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 6439 of 2024
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 Map
(Public Works, 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.

Work Session
2024-08-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
August 5, 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:

7.1 Administrator Report
7.2 Monthly Finance Report- June

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.
8.1 Discussion of Caddo Clean Up and issues related to tire disposal/Tire Amnesty day, and other environmental nuisances like illegal dumping.
(Gage Watts)
8.2 Discussion regarding the Caddo Capacity Builders Workshop
(Thomas)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6443 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-12-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 WEST SIDE OF MANSFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF KEITHVILLE LODGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 11)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6444 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-15-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 NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST HILL ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET WEST OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 79, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6445 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-16-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 EAST SIDE OF LINWOOD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1650 FEET SOUTH OF MOUNT ZION, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 10)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6446 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-19-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 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIXIE BLANCHARD ROAD (LA-173) & OLD MOORINGSPORT ROAD (LA-538), CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURA-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6447 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-13-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 SOUTH SIDE OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,290 FEET WEST OF ELLERBE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

11.6 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6448 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-20-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 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

11.7 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6449 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-21-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 SOUTH SIDE OF KAY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET WEST OF EAST KINGS HIGHWAY, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

11.8 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)

11.9 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6451 of 2024
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
(District 3)

11.10 Advance Resolution 47 of 2024

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22067 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY CORPORATION TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12) Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map
11.11 Advance Resolution 48 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22205 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 7) Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map
11.12 Advance Resolution 49 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Districts 1 and 2) Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map
11.13 Advance Resolution 50 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2) Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map
11.14 Advance Resolution 51 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 7-3 FROM SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH, 4736 LYBA STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71109 TO BETHUNE/OAK PARK MICROSOCIETY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4331 HENRY STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71109, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 7) Exhibit1
11.15 Advance Resolution 52 of 2024

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(District 11) Exhibit 1, 2, 3

11.16 Advance Resolution 53 of 2024
A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING POLITICAL VIOLENCE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

11.17 Advance Special Resolution for Jeffrey Batiste
(Jones)
11.18 Advance Special Resolution for Vanessa Grey
(Epperson)
11.19 Advance Special Resolution for KOKA
(Thomas)
11.20 Advance Special Resolution for Elvira Davis
(G. Young, Cothran)
11.21 Advance Special Resolution for Leona Jackson
(G. Young)
11.22 Advance Special Resolution for Virginia Lee Green Evans
(G. Young, Kracman)
11.23 Advance Appointment of Adam Oliver to the North Caddo Medical Center Board to the term previously held by Jennifer Cooper Fant Exhibit 1
(Kracman)
11.18 Advance Appointment of Calvin Pressley to the Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the term previously held by Constance Green.
(Epperson)
11.19 Advance appointment of Randy Shouse and Wannetta Keels to the Lakeview Water Board to replace the unexpired terms of Bob Brown and Tiffany Hyde
(Greg Young)
11.20 Advance Representatives from KOKA for presentation at August 8th Regular Session
(Thomas)

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:

14.1 Ordinance 6434 of 2024
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 EAST 70TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 2,525′ EAST OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO (PZC, District 4)
14.2 Ordinance 6435 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMPASSION FOR LIVES. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Appropriations/NGO Committee)
14.3 Ordinance 6436 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS AT CADDO PARISH FACILITIES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman, Epperson, Thomas)

14.4 Ordinance 6437 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit- Ordinance 6148 of 2021
(J-P Young, Thomas and Animal Service Committee)
14.5 Ordinance 6438 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON TWO PORTIONS OF STREET DEDICATIONS IN THE BREMER ADDITION TO RODESSA SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Map (Public Works, District 1)
14.6 Ordinance 6439 of 2024
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 Map
(Public Works, District 3)
14.7 Ordinance 6440 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet
(Juvenile Justice Committee)
14.8 Ordinance 6441 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS 2-209 ET SEQ OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE CADDO PARISH LIVING WAGE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Economic Development Committee)
14.9 Ordinance 6442 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTH CLUB WEST UNIT NO.2 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit A
(Public Works, District 2)

ADJOURN: Next Scheduled Meeting is August 8th Regular Session at 3:30pm

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.

Work Session
2024-08-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
August 19, 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:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition; Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Deacon Eddie Lee Savannah

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:

7.1 Administrator Report
July Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6452 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 171410-011-0031-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 18, & WEST HALF OF LOT 19, BLOCK 10, QUEENSBOROUGH ANNEX, SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works, District 3)

11.2 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6453 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY MEANS OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

11.3 Advance Introduction of Ordinance No. 6454 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SEVEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ALL WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

11.4 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6455
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-182, SCHEDULE A, SPEED LIMITS, ON DIXIE GARDEN DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 4)

11.5 Advance Resolution 54 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(Public Works- Districts 5, 7, 12)

11.6 Advance Resolution 55 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO CONSENT TO THE ANNEXATION BY THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD OF A TRACT OF PROPERTY AND TWO PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROAD DEDICATION WITHIN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works)

11.7 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing the Shreveport Farmer’s Market
Thomas)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mr. Wali Amin
(Epperson)

11.9 Advance Special Resolution Proclaiming Southwood Homecoming Week.
(Jones)

11.10 Advance Special Resolution Honoring Shreveport City Court Judge Elect Brittany Bass Arvie.
(Admin)

11.11 Advance approval of Commissioner Travel for 2025 Washington D.C. Mardi Gras
(Blake)

11.12 Advance Representative of Shreveport Farmers Market as Visitors on 8/22
(Thomas)

11.13 Advance Representative from Robinson’s Rescue as Visitor on 8/22
(Thomas)

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:

14.1 Ordinance No. 6440 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1- Todd Email Exhibit 2- Influencing Studio quote Exhibit 3-Music Studio Quote Exhibit 4-Food Storage Estimate Exhibit 5- Creative Camp Exhibit 6- STI memo Exhibit 7-Dr Whyte Email
(Juvenile Justice Committee)
14.2 Ordinance No. 6443 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-12-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 WEST SIDE OF MANSFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF KEITHVILLE LODGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)
14.3 Ordinance No. 6444 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-15-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 NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST HILL ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET WEST OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 79, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
14.4 Ordinance No. 6445 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-16-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 EAST SIDE OF LINWOOD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1650 FEET SOUTH OF MOUNT ZION, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 10)
14.5 Ordinance No. 6446 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-19-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 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIXIE BLANCHARD ROAD (LA-173) & OLD MOORINGSPORT ROAD (LA-538), CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURA-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
14.6 Ordinance No. 6447 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-13-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 SOUTH SIDE OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,290 FEET WEST OF ELLERBE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
14.7 Ordinance No. 6448 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-20-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 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
14.8 Ordinance No. 6449 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-21-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 SOUTH SIDE OF KAY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET WEST OF EAST KINGS HIGHWAY, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
14.9 Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
14.10 Ordinance 6451 of 2024
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
(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.

Work Session
2024-09-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
September 3, 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:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition- Special Resolution Recognizing Suicide Awareness Month

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:

7.1 Administrator Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6456 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2024 ON OUTSTANDING PARISH BOND ISSUES AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID MILLAGE ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6457 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VALUES FIXED, OR TO BE FIXED BY THE LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION ON ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO EXTEND SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND VALUES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6458 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
(Finance)
11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6459 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
(Finance)
11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6460 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS TIMBERLANDS AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID ASSESSMENT ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.6 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6461 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SELL 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 GODS OF GRIND, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 3)
11.7 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6462 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 CADDO PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 2)
11.8 Advance Resolution 56 of 2024
A RESOLUTION, RELATIVE TO HAZARD MITIGATION, TO ADOPT AN UPDATED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit
(Legal)
11.9 Advance Resolution 57 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 48 OF 2023, WHICH ESTABLISHED A CITIZENS DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND REVIEW COMMITTEE IN CADDO PARISH, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
11.10 Advance Resolution 58 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.11 Advance Resolution 59 of 2024
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE ADOPT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF LAND BANKS BY LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN LOUISIANA AND ESTABLISHING THE STRUCTURE AND AUTHYORITY THEREFORE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Economic Development Committee)
11.12 Advance Resolution 60 of 2024
A RESOLUTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 24-132 DIRECTING SCHOOLS TO NOT TEACH CRITICAL RACE THEORY, EXPRESSING THE CADDO PARISH’S OPPOSITION TO THE ORDER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Burrell)
11.13 Advance Resolution 61 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22227 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 12)
11.14 Advance Resolution 62 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22214 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 7)
11.15 Advance Resolution 63 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22215 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 7)
11.16 Advance Resolution 64 of 2024
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CITIZEN ACCESS TO HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS, TO URGE THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF BROADBAND/CONNECT LOUISIANA TO USE AVAILABLE BEAD FUNDING FOR IMPROVING BROADBAND SERVICE IN PUBLIC HOUSING AND OTHER MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Burrell)
11.17 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Willie J. Singleton
(Epperson)
11.18 Advance a Special Resolution Declaring September as Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
11.19 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Hunger Awareness Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
11.20 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
11.21 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mrs. Bobby T. Henderson
(Burrell)
11.22 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce Annual Pioneer Days Heritage Pancake Breakfast
(Epperson)
11.23 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Town of Greenwood’s Annual Pioneer Heritage Days
(Epperson)
11.24 Advance reappointment of NCMC Member Jennifer Fant
(Kracman)
11.25 Advance reappointment of NCMC Member Kenneth Cochran
(Kracman)
11.26 Advance reappointment of Phyllis Hart to the PZC
(Gage-Watts)
11.27 Advance Appointment of Jessica Tullis to the PZC
(Kracman)
11.28 Advance Appointment of Henry Swearington as Interim Constable for Ward 2 Oil City
(Kracman)
11.29 Advance Property Standards Case #1 – 9582 Mailhes, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
11.30 Advance Property Standards Case #2 – 0 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
11.31 Advance Property Standards Case #3 – 13929 Highway 1, Vivian, LA
(District 1)
11.32 Advance Property Standards Case #4 – 11020 General Patton Ave. Shreveport, LA
(District 9)
11.32 Advance Property Standards Case #5 – 3853 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
11.34 Advance Visit from Caddo Parish Tax Assessor Charles Hennington to present information related to the Tax Board of Review Appeals hearing
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.35 Advance a Visit from the Airport Park Community Choir
(Gage-Watts)

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:

14.1 Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
14.2 Ordinance 6452 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 171410-011-0031-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 18, & WEST HALF OF LOT 19, BLOCK 10, QUEENSBOROUGH ANNEX, SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works, District 3)
14.3 Ordinance 6453 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY MEANS OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
14.4 I Ordinance No. 6454 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SEVEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ALL WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
14.5 Ordinance 6455 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-182, SCHEDULE A, SPEED LIMITS, ON DIXIE GARDEN DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 4)

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.

Work Session
2024-09-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
September 16, 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.
** Following the Pledge of Allegiance there will be a Moment of Silence to remember the victims, heroes, first responders, and their families during the attack of September 11, 2001.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition: Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating 40th Anniversary of the Dixie Cold Storage Fire of 1984
(Thomas)

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:

1 Visit from the Caddo Clerk of Court Mike Spence and Caddo Registrar of Voters Dale Sibley

(Caddo Commission)
6.2 Visit from Friends of Fairgrounds Field Exhibit
(John-Paul Young)

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report
7.1.1 August Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 Advance Appointment of Jessica Tullis to the PZC to fill the unexpired term of Damon Humphries Resume
(Kracman)

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Introduction of ORDINANCE 6463 of 2024 in relation to Zoning Case 24-01-CTAP
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
11.2 Advance Introduction of ORDINANCE 6464 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

11.3 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)
11.4 Advance a Special Resolution Honoring Gold Star Survivors
(Epperson, Cothran, Thomas, Atkins)
11.5 Advance a Special Resolution celebrating the installation of Rev. Brian Wilson as Pastor of Unity of Faith Baptist Church
(Cothran)
11.6 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Workforce Development Month and Goodwill Industries.
(Thomas)
11.7 Advance a Special Resolution for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
(Thomas)
11.8 Advance a Special Resolution for the Progressive Smith Brothers
(Thomas)
11.9 Advance Appointment of Mr. Patrick Caraway to the Industrial Development Board to fill the unexpired term of Kyle McInnis, term to expire 8/22/2029. Resume
(Atkins)
11.10 Advance Appointment of Mr. Tim Jones to the Industrial Development Board to fill the unexpired term of Kyle McInnis, term to expire 8/22/2029. Resume
(Cothran, Jones)

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:

14.1 Visit from Airport Park Community Choir
(Gage-Watts)
14.2 Presentation of Special Resolution for Mrs. Bobby T. Henderson
(Burrell, Cothran)
14.3 Resolution 58 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson, Thomas)
14.4 Ordinance 6456 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2024 ON OUTSTANDING PARISH BOND ISSUES AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID MILLAGE ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.5 Ordinance 6457 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VALUES FIXED, OR TO BE FIXED BY THE LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION ON ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO EXTEND SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND VALUES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.6 Ordinance 6458 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
(Finance)
14.7 Ordinance 6459 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
(Finance)
14.8 Ordinance 6460 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS TIMBERLANDS AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID ASSESSMENT ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.9 Ordinance 6461 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SELL 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 GODS OF GRIND, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Proposed Amendment
(District 3)
14.10 Ordinance 6462 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 CADDO PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 2)

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.

Work Session
2024-09-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
September 30, 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:

7.1 Administrator Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 Advance Appointment of Mr. Patrick Caraway to the Industrial Development Board to fill the unexpired term of Kyle McInnis, term to expire 8/22/2029. Resume
(Atkins)

10.2 Advance Appointment of Mr. Tim Jones to the Industrial Development Board to fill the unexpired term of Kyle McInnis, term to expire 8/22/2029. Resume
(Cothran, Jones)

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6465 of 2024
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)

11.2 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6466 of 2024
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)

11.3 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6467 of 2024
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)

11.4 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6468 of 2024
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)

11.5 Advance Resolution 66 of 2024
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CADDO PARISH YOUTH COMMISSION COMPRISED OF LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Juvenile Justice Committee)

11.6 Advance Resolution 67 of 2024
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO IMPLEMENT A LITTER EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Lazarus, Kracman)

11.7 Advance Resolution 68 of 2024
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(G. Young)
11.8 Advance Special Resolution of recognition for Gloria Gibson
(Burrell)

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:

14.1 ORDINANCE 6463 of 2024 in relation to Zoning Case 24-01-CTAP
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)

14.2 ORDINANCE 6464 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

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.

Work Session
2024-10-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
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:

7.1 Administrator Report
September Financials

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:

14.1 Ordinance 6465 of 2024
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)
14.2 Ordinance 6466 of 2024
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)

14.3 Ordinance 6467 of 2024
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)

14.4 Ordinance 6468 of 2024
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.

Work Session
2024-11-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 4, 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:

6.I Visit from My Community Cares
(Jones, Cothran)

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 Advance 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) (postponed from October 14th Work Session)

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6505 of 2024.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO DWELLING-MANUFACTURED HOME AND THE USE MATRIX, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6506 of 2024
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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD AND LUCAS LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVEOLPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6507 of 2024
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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOOLWORTH ROAD AND TANNER ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-1 LIGHT INDUSTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6508 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN SIMPSON ACRES UNIT NO.4 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 11)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6509 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION IN THE HAPPY TRAILS SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)

11.6 Advance Resolution 72 of 2024

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RAISING THE CONSTABLE’S HOURLY RATE FOR LITTER ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Term Planning and Special Projects Committee)

11.7 Advance Resolution 73 of 2024

A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works)

11.8 Advance Resolution 74 of 2024
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX THEREIN.
(District 11)

11.9 Advance Resolution 75 of 2024

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. SIX, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX THEREIN.
(District 11)

11.10 Advance Resolution 76 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Districts 5 & 7)

11.11 Advance Special Resolution for Cleveland White
(Gage-Watts)

11.12 Special Resolution Recognizing Youree Drive Middle School Student Kelsey Samuel.
(Gage-Watts, Epperson)
11.13 Advance Special Resolution for Toni Thibeaux
(G. Young)

11.14 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Indigenous People’s Day in Caddo Parish
(Epperson)

11.15 Advance Action Item: Approve an allocation of ARPA funds for Galilee Baptist Church for $500,000 to establish a Community Lighthouse. Exhibit: ARPA Committee Minutes
(ARPA Committee, Burrell)
11.16 Advance the Reappointment Kenny Fedd to the Sewerage District No. 7, term to expire 11/1/2028
(District 2)
11.17 Advance the Reappointment Bobby Bass to the Sewerage District No. 7, term to expire 11/6/2028
(District 2)

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:

14.1 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

14.2 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)

14.3 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) (Public Hearing and Final Consideration on November 12th)

14.4 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) (Public Hearing and Final Consideration on November 12th)

14.5 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)

14.6 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)

16.7 Introduce 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)

14.7 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)

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.

Regular Session
2024-11-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 7, 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:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition: Special Resolution of Remembrance honoring former Commissioner Todd Hopkins
(Caddo Commission)

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.

NOTE: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings (items listed on the agenda only) will be limited to a cumulative total of 15 minutes each, for or against an issue. Those who wish to speak or make a presentation are asked to select their speakers and address the points they wish considered with this limitation in mind.

VISITORS (Special Presentations up to 15 minutes at President’s discretion):

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes October 17, 2024
7.2 Special Session Minutes- Budget Intro October 31, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution for Cleveland White
(Gage-Watts)
8.2 Special Resolution Recognizing Youree Drive Middle School Student Kelsey Samuel.
(Gage-Watts, Epperson)
8.3 Special Resolution for Toni Thibeaux
(G. Young)
8.4 Special Resolution recognizing Indigenous People’s Day in Caddo Parish
(Epperson, Cothran )

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing on 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
12.2 Public Hearing on 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)
12.3 Public Hearing on 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)
12.4 Public Hearing on 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)
12.5 Public Hearing on 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)
12.6 Public Hearing on 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)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 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
14.2 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)
14.5 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)
14.6 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)

14.7 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)
14.8 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)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

15.1 Ordinance 6505 of 2024.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO DWELLING-MANUFACTURED HOME AND THE USE MATRIX, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
15.2 Ordinance 6506 of 2024
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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD AND LUCAS LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVEOLPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
15.3 Ordinance 6507 of 2024
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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOOLWORTH ROAD AND TANNER ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-1 LIGHT INDUSTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 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 (public hearing set for 12/5)
(G. Young)
16.2 Ordinance 6508 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN SIMPSON ACRES UNIT NO.4 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 11)
16.3 Ordinance 6509 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION IN THE HAPPY TRAILS SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Work Session Minutes November 4, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 72 of 2024

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RAISING THE CONSTABLE’S HOURLY RATE FOR LITTER ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Term Planning and Special Projects Committee)

18.2 Resolution 73 of 2024

A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works)
18.3 Resolution 74 of 2024
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX THEREIN.
(District 11)
18.4 Resolution 75 of 2024
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. SIX, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX THEREIN.
(District 11)
18.5 Resolution 76 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Districts 5 & 7)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Approve an allocation of ARPA funds for Galilee Baptist Church for $500,000 to establish a Community Lighthouse. Exhibit: ARPA Committee Minutes
(ARPA Committee, Burrell)

COMMUNIQUES AND REPORTS:

CITIZEN 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.

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.

Work Session
2024-11-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 18, 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:

7.1 Administrator Report
Admin Report
November Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.
8.1 Discussion of Resilient Way
(Epperson)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 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)

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6510 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN 80-FOOT WIDE STREET DEDICATION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO,
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6511 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CADDO PARISH PORTION OF THE SALARIES OF CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

11.3 Advance Resolution 77 of 2024
A RESOLUTION GIVING WRITTEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Meeting Dates (list and calendar)
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.4 Advance Resolution 78 of 2024
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOUISIANA’S MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION PROGRAM, STATUTORILY KNOW AS THE MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)
11.5 Advance Resolution 79 of 2024
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 2 OF THE 2024 THIRD EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON ADULT PROSECUTION OF JUVENILES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)

11.6 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 110th Anniversary of Stoner Hill Baptist Church
(Thomas)
11.7 Advance a Visit from Visit Shreveport-Bossier’s Stacy Brown who will present their 2025 Budget
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

11.8 Advance the Introduction of End of the Year Appointments
(to be adopted December 5)
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

Board Member Board Term Expire Date
David Houston Fire District No. 7 12/1/2024
James Alexander Fires District No. 7
Lendell Davidson Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Joseph Distefano Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Susan Tuberville Fire District No. 3 12/4/2024
Steve Opdroek Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Greg Sims Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Kevin McClure Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Jake Majors Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Lennis Elston Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
John Lorick Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Stacy Pierce Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Patrick Miciotto Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Marilyn Smith Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Don Razinsky Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
James R. Alexander Fire District No. 7 12/4/2024
David Austin, Jr. Fire District No. 8 12/4/2024
Billy Woods Sewerage District No. 7 12/4/2024
Lonnie Dunn Waterworks District No. 7 12/4/2024
Vacant Sewerage District No. 8 6/19/2028
Roy C. Murry Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2024

Kenny Fedd Sewerage District No. 7 11/1/2028
Georgia Blow Sewerage District No. 7 11/6/2028

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:

14.1 Public Hearing For 2025 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget Ordinances 6477 to 6504. (Final Consideration during Special Meeting December 3)
14.2 Ordinance 6505 of 2024.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO DWELLING-MANUFACTURED HOME AND THE USE MATRIX, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
14.3 Ordinance 6506 of 2024
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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD AND LUCAS LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVEOLPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
14.4 Ordinance 6507 of 2024
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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOOLWORTH ROAD AND TANNER ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-1 LIGHT INDUSTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
14.5 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 (public hearing set for 12/5)
(G. Young)
14.6 Ordinance 6508 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN SIMPSON ACRES UNIT NO.4 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 11)
14.7 Ordinance 6509 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION IN THE HAPPY TRAILS SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)
14.8
20.1 Approve an allocation of ARPA funds for Galilee Baptist Church for $500,000 to establish a Community Lighthouse. Exhibit: ARPA Committee Minutes
(ARPA Committee, Burrell)

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.

Work Session
2024-12-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
December 2, 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:

7.1 Administrator Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6512 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
11.2 Advance Resolution 80 of 2024
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING CONGRESS TO SEEK VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO CLINICAL TRIALS FOR DETERMINING MARKET READINESS OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE TREATMENTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Stormy Gage Watts)
11.3 Advance Resolution 81 of 2024
A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING AND REQUESTING AEP SWEPCO TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION, THROUGH ITS PROPERTY, OF THE PUBLIC ROAD GIVING ACCESS TO ITS PROPERTY IN RESILIENT TECHNOLOGY PARK, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (Epperson)
11.4 Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Incoming Caddo Tax Assessor Regina Webb
(Thomas)
11.5 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Lynn Nelson Stevens
(Cothran)
11.6 Advance a Special Resolution for Shreveport Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center
(Gage-Watts)

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:

14.1 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. Exhibit 1- Eco Dev Minutes
(G. Young, Economic Development Committee, Thomas)
14.2 Ordinance 6510 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN 80-FOOT WIDE STREET DEDICATION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO,
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
14.3 Ordinance 6511 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CADDO PARISH PORTION OF THE SALARIES OF CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)
14.4 End of the Year Appointments
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

Board Member Board Term Expire Date
David Houston Fire District No. 7 12/1/2024
James Alexander Fires District No. 7
Lendell Davidson Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Joseph Distefano Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Susan Tuberville Fire District No. 3 12/4/2024
Steve Opdroek Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Greg Sims Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Kevin McClure Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Jake Majors Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Lennis Elston Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
John Lorick Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Stacy Pierce Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Patrick Miciotto Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Marilyn Smith Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Don Razinsky Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
James R. Alexander Fire District No. 7 12/4/2024
David Austin, Jr. Fire District No. 8 12/4/2024
Billy Woods Sewerage District No. 7 12/4/2024
Lonnie Dunn Waterworks District No. 7 12/4/2024
Vacant Sewerage District No. 8 6/19/2028
Roy C. Murry Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2024
Kenny Fedd Sewerage District No. 7 11/1/2028
Georgia Blow Sewerage District No. 7 11/6/2028

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-01-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 6, 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:

Administration Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)
11.2 Advance Resolution 1 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE EXTENSION OF THE PRIMARY TERM OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 22067 WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEARS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet. Exhibit 1
(District 12)
11.3 Advance Resolution 2 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 3 09 FROM SHREVE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2810 KNIGHT STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71104 TO VALENCIA PARK, 1800 VIKING DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71101, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(District 3)
11.4 Advance Resolution 3 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. TO ADMINISTER THE HEAD START PROGRAM FOR THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE RESPECT THERETO
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.5 Advance Resolution 4 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2024 AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.6 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Blake)
11.7 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Destiny Martin
(Cothran)
11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Operation Santa Clause
(Blake)
11.9 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Blake)
11.10 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Lois Hughes
(Jones)
11.11 Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo High School Principal of the Year, Crystal Barnes, Principal at Booker T Washington
(Jones and Thomas)
11.12 Advance Appointment of Chris Davis to the Human Services District of Louisiana to replace the unexpired term of David Hoey. Exhibit 1
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.13 Advance the Reappointments to the Animal Services Board of Bryan Moliter, Constance Griffin, Sarrah Walton, and Loraine Guerrero
(Young)
11.14 Advance the formal receipt of the 2024 Charter Review Committee’s final report
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.15 Advance consideration of Establishing a sales tax within the boundaries of the I-49 North Corridor Economic Development District in connection with the PILOT agreement with Edgemont Holdings, LLC.
(Long Range Planning and Special Project Committee)
11.16 Advance consideration of amendments to Red River Expressway Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and assignment.
(Long Range Planning and Special Project Committee)

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:

14.1 Ordinance 6512 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-01-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 21, 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:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Special Resolution of Appreciation for the MML, Jr. Day of Service Resource Fair
(G Young)
11.2 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing the Bicentennial Anniversary of Centenary College
(JP Young, Atkins)
11.3 Advance Special Resolution for Larry and Joyce Coleman’s 50th Anniversary
(Cothran)
11.4 Advance Property Standards Case #1 – 0 Dansby Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
11.5 Advance Property Standards Case #2 – 119 Barlow Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
11.6 Advance Property Standards Case #3- 129 Spilker Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
11.7 Advance Property Standards Case #4 – 8930 Lake End Road, Mooringsport, LA 71060
(District 1)
11.8 Advance Property Standards Case #5 – 6850 N. Colony Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)
11.9 Advance Property Standards Case #6 – 3404 Riviera, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
11.10 Advance Property Standards Case #7 – 1575 RC Thompson Road, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 2)
11.11 Advance Property Standards Case #8 – 3404 West Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
11.12 Advance Property Standards Case #9 – 6678 Mira Scotts Slough Road, Ida, LA 71044
(District 1)
11.13 Advance Property Standards Case #10 – 8310 Hwy 1, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)

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:

14.1 Public Hearing anhd final consideration of Ordinance 6512 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
14.2 Introduce of Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)
14.3 Appoint Chris Davis to the Human Services District of Louisiana to replace the unexpired term of David Hoey. Exhibit 1 Resume and LOI
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-02-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 3, 2025
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:

4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Fred Caldwell II
(Gage-Watts, Jones)
4.2 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Joe Shyne
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Jones)

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.
6. VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6514 of 2025
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 DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6515 of 2025
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 END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLEFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(Public Works)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Young, J-P)

11.6 Advance Resolution 5 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22252 AND NO. 22253 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet

11.7 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Black History Month in the Parish of Caddo
(Gage-Watts)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution honoring Bonnie Moore upon her Retirement
(Burrell)

11.9 Advance a Special Resolution Welcoming Pastor Bobby Smith
(Gage-Watts)

11.10 Advance Action Item Authorizing Administration to accept changes to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Assignment related to the Red River Expressway. Exhibit 1
(Long Range Planning, Atkins)

11.11 Advance Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members
(Gage-Watts)

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:

1 Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6513 of 2025

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

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.

Work Session (rescheduled)
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 4, 2025
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.

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:
4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Pastor H. Calvin Austin, III
(Jones, Cothran, Epperson)
5. 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.
6. VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-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 DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 06)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-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 END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(Public Works)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones)

11.6 Advance Resolution 5 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22252 AND NO. 22253 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet

11.7 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Black History Month in the Parish of Caddo
(Gage-Watts, Cothran)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution honoring Bonnie Moore upon her Retirement
(Burrell, Cothran)

11.9 Advance a Special Resolution Welcoming Pastor Bobby Smith
(Gage-Watts)

11.10 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Fred Caldwell II
(Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson)

11.11 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Joe Shyne
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson)

11.12 Advance Action Item Authorizing Administration to accept changes to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Assignment related to the Red River Expressway. Exhibit 1
(Long Range Planning, Atkins)

11.13 Advance Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members
(Gage-Watts)

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:

1 Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6513 of 2025

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-02-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 18, 2025
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:

6.1 Visit from Caddo Parish Poet Laureate Poetic X

REPORTS:

ADMIN REPORT

Finance Report-Jan

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6519 of 2025
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 Exhibit 1-Map
(District 3)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6520 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEAD START FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6521 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6522 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A TRACT OF LAND AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN J. N. HOWELL’S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ADJACENT TO THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT, FROM SOLOMON RENTAL, L.L.C., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1-Map
(Legal)

11.5 Advance Resolution 6 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION REGARDING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

11.6 Advance Resolution 7 of 2025
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO HOLD A SPECIAL SESSION TO ENACT INSURANCE REFORMS THAT WOULD REDUCE PREMIUMS ON PROPERTY, HOME, AUTO, COMMERCIAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)

11.7 Advance Resolution 8 of 2025
REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO AUTHORIZE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL EARLY VOTING LOCATION IN CADDO PARISH AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Sgt. Robert Henry Lewis
(Gage-Watts)

11.9 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Antonio Washington
(Gage-Watts)

11.10 Advance action item requesting and approving relocation assistance for residents impacted by non-payment of Master Meters at Apartments complexes, to include Village Green and Southern Oaks who are scheduled to lose access to water on 2/27/25.
(Gage-Watts, Jones)

11.11 Advance a Visit from Rep Cleo Fields’s District Manager, Lindora Baker
(Gage-Watts)

11.12 Advance a Visit from Dr. Jimmy Jones and the Charter Review Committee
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

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:

14.1 Ordinance 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-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 DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 06)

14.2 Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-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 END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)
14.3 Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(District 1)

14.4 Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas) (final consideration not until March meeting)

14.5 Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones, Burrell, Thomas)
14.6 Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
14.7 Resolution 4 of 2025– A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2024 AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 114.7 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1 (reminder to submit by deadline for March meeting)
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 3, 2025
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:

7.1 Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS

11.1Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6523 of 2025
ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC
(Thomas)

11.2 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6524 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE SHREVEPORT CLASSIC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts)

11.3 Advance Resolution 10 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 42 OF 2024 TO EXTEND CADDO PARISH’S WAR ON LITTER
(Epperson)

11.4 Advance Resolution 11 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 12)

11.5 Advance Resolution 12 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 15035 AND NO. 18798 AND NO. 20346 FROM ARAPAHOE SPV, LLC, AND ORX RESOURCES, LLC, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, Exhibit 3
(District 2)

11.6 Advance Resolution 13 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 19480 FROM BPX OPERATING COMPANY, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 9)

11.7 Advance Resolution 14 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22029 AND 22030 FROM MAMMOTH MINERALS, LLC, AND FPCC USA, INC.,TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(District 2 and District 12)

11.8 Resolution 15 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 09 OF 2014 TO ALLOW FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF A CADDO PARISH POET LAUREATE BEING CONSIDERED FOR A CONSECUTIVE APPOINTMENT
(Jones)

11.9 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Judy Durham
(Thomas, Epperson)

11.10 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Larry Ferdinand
(Burrell)

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:

14.1 Ordinance No. 6519 of 2025
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 Exhibit 1-Map
(District 3)

14.2 Ordinance No. 6520 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEAD START FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.3 Ordinance No. 6521 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.4 Ordinance No. 6522 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A TRACT OF LAND AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN J. N. HOWELL’S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ADJACENT TO THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT, FROM SOLOMON RENTAL, L.L.C., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1-Map
(Legal)

14.5 Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas)

14.6 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 17, 2025
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:

Admin Report

February Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

11.2 Advance Resolution 16 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22265 AND NO. 22266 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exh 1-Map
(District 6, 10 & 11)

11.3 Advance Resolution 17 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE SUBSURFACE USE AGREEMENT WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exh 1- Map
(District 11)

11.4 Advance Resolution 18 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

11.5 Advance Resolution 19 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CUTS TO NATIONAL AID PROGRAMS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.6 Advance Resolution 20 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING TARIFFS AGAINST TRADING PARTNERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

11.7 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ACTING AS THE AS THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

11.7.1 Advance Resolution 1 of 2025
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT A TWO CENT SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE SALE AT RETAIL, THE USE, THE LEASE OR RENTAL, THE CONSUMPTION AND STORAGE FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION, OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SALES AND USE TAX IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA EITHER NOW OR IN THE FUTURE AND ON SALES OF SERVICES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING ON MAY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON MAY 31, 2032 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS AUTHORIZED BY PART II, CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT SUCH SALES AND USE TAX; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

11.7.2 Advance Resolution 2 of 2025
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution recognizing the Huntington Girls Basketball State Championship Team
(Epperson, Gage-Watts)

11.9 Advance ratification of Special Resolution celebrating 318 Day festival and Billy Anderson
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

11.10 Advance Ratification of Special Resolution celebrating Designer LaTasha V. Henderson
(Thomas)

11.11 Advance Ratification of Special Resolution for Daytriona “Rich Auntie DaDa” Coleman and her 318 Food Fest
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

11.12 Advance Reappointment of Judge Stephen Callaway to the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission resume, oath
(Atkins)

11.13 Advance Adoption of 2025 Audit Plan
(Audit & Finance Committee)

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:

14.1 Ordinance 6523 of 2025
ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC
(Thomas)
16.2 Ordinance 6524 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE SHREVEPORT CLASSIC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts)

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 31, 2025
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:

Administration Report 3-31-25

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

1 Advance Ordinance No. 6526

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $30,000 FOR YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES D/B/A JEWELL HOUSE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO fact sheet
(Gage-Watts)
11.2 Advance Ordinance No. 6527
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPER TIES 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
(District 3)
11.3 Advance Ordinance No. 6528
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 THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
11.4 Advance Advance Resolution 21 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF SPECIAL TAXES AND THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CHARGE THEREIN. ADVANCE RESOLUTION 22 OF 2025
(Fire District 4)
11.5 Advance Resolution 22 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CUTS TO NATIONAL AID PROGRAMS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.6 Advance Resolution 23 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.7 Advance Resolution 24 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING TARIFFS AGAINST TRADING PARTNERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Former Commissioner Jim Smith
(Lazarus)
11.9 Advance Special Resolution for Women’s History Month
(Caddo Commission)
11.10 Advance ratification of Special Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rev., Dr. Bernard and Rev., Dr. Phoebe Kimble
(Cothran)
11.11 Advance Special Resolution for Foster Grandparents
(Burrell)
11.12 Advance ratification of Special Resolution of Remembrance for Frank Taylor
(Epperson, Cothran)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Reminder about the Women’s History Month Celebration in the lobby immediately following the meeting.

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:

14.1 Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)
14.2 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1

14.3 (In the capacity as the governing body for the I-49 TIF District)
Resolution 2 of 2025 (not to be adopted until April 17th)
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

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.
