Parish of Caddo

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 18, 2026
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss Ordinance 6618 and additional requests for Public Safety Equipment funding from local governments serving Caddo citizens 6618 Fact Sheet, CoS Letter, SPOA Letter, Blanchard Letter, Greenwood Letter, Mooringsport Letter, Fire District 8 Letter, Ida letter, Oil City Letter, Hosston Letter, Gilliam Letter, summary and Cost Benefit Analysis.

6.2 Discuss proposed Sportran ordinances Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2

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

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-05-18 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
May 18, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

VISITORS:
Visit from Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
(Epperson)

REPORTS:

Administration Report
April Financials

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:
The Commission has already adopted the following Special Resolutions for May 2026: Already adopted: Military Appreciation Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Public Works Week (May 17-23), National Maritime Day (May 22); Lupus Awareness Month, National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, National Stroke Awareness Month, National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Armed Forces Day (May 15).

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance the introduction of Ordinance 6624 of 2026
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 Exh 1
(District 3)

Advance the introduction of Ordinance 6625 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108 FINLEY DRIVE, VIVIAN, LA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

Advance Resolution 34 of 2026
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 5)

Advance Resolution 35 of 2026
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(Economic Development Committee)

Advance Resolution 36 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OPPOSSING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE’S REDISTRICTING OF LOUISIANA’S UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
(G. Young)

Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Kids2College Academy, LLC.
(Burrell, Thomas)

Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for New Testament United Pentecostal Church celebrating their church’s 70th Anniversary
(Jones)

Advance a Special Resolution recognizing SUSLA Dual Enrollment program participants
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

Advance a Special Resolution in Remembrance of Buddy Flett
(Blake)

Advance Authorization of Administration to pursue a Cooperative Endeavor agreement regarding SCORE program
(JP Young)

Advance a Visit from Ebony Cooksey, Government Affairs Coordinator for Nextlink Internet.
(Burrell)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance 6619 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 10 AND 11, STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 31, 32 AND 33, STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works- District 3)
Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 6620
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2026 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 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 6621
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VALUES FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE PROPERTY Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 6622
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 2026 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 6623
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 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact sheet
(Finance)

ADJOURN:

Joint Appropriations & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JOINT APPROPRIATIONS and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 20th, 2026
1:00pm

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
John E. Atkins
Greg Young, President

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
NGO Showcase Presentation series round 1 with:

Time
Organization

1:00PM
Southern University

1:10PM
Robinson Rescue

1:20PM
United Way

1:30PM
Acadiana Legal Services

1:40PM
The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

2:05PM
Independence Bowl Foundation

2:15PM
Fit For Life In

2:25PM
Film Prize

2:35PM
Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission

2:45PM
CoHabitat Foundation

6.2 Determine additional showcase meeting dates

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.

Personnel Policies and Procedures Committee Meeting
2026-05-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 21, 2026
2:30 pm

PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Roy Burrell (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Stormy Gage-Watts
John-Paul Young
Gregory Young—President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Introductory Discussion of the Committee’s role to include sharing of goals for the year, format of discussions, possible distribution of information to be considered for future discussions. The Caddo Commission Bylaws define the Personnel, Policies & Procedures Committee in this way:
To this committee shall be referred legislation regarding matters encompassed by the Parish Charter, Commission By-Laws, and Parish Personnel Policies.
6.2 Review Current Policies and Discuss ideas to enhance the quality of the Caddo Parish Commission’s Public Meetings, to include recommendations that may suggest modifications to internal practices as well as potential by-law edits relating to meeting order, etc.

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-05-21 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
May 21, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

Potential Agenda Addition: Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition Judson Magnet’s Parent of the Year

(Burrell)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

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

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

Ebony Cooksey

Government Affairs Coordinator for Nextlink Internet Exhibit 1
(Burrell)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt April 23, 2026 Regular Session Minutes.

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Special Resolution recognizing Kids2College Academy, LLC.
(Burrell, Thomas)

Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for New Testament United Pentecostal Church celebrating their church’s 70th Anniversary
(Jones)

Adopt Special Resolution recognizing SUSLA Dual Enrollment program participants
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

Adopt Special Resolution in Remembrance of Buddy Flett
(Blake)

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

None.

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES & CASES:

Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6619 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 10 AND 11, STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 31, 32 AND 33, STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works- District 3)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6620 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2026 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 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6621 of 2026
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VALUES FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE PROPERTY Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6622 of 2026
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 2026 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6623 of 2026
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 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact sheet
(Finance)
ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):

None.

ORDINANCES (for final passage):

Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6619 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 10 AND 11, STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 31, 32 AND 33, STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works- District 3)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6620 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2026 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 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6621 of 2026
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VALUES FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE PROPERTY Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6622 of 2026
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 2026 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
Public Hearing Ordinance No. 6623 of 2026
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 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact sheet
(Finance)
ZONING ORDINANCES (for introduction by title):

None.

ORDINANCES (for introduction by title):

Introduction of Ordinance No. 6624 of 2026
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 Exh 1
(District 3)

Introduction of Ordinance No. 6625 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108 FINLEY DRIVE, VIVIAN, LA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt May 18, 2026 Work Session Minutes.

RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Resolution No. 34 of 2026
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 5)

Adopt Resolution No. 35 of 2026
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(Economic Development Committee)

Adopt Resolution No. 36 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OPPOSSING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE’S REDISTRICTING OF LOUISIANA’S UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
(Gage-Watts, Jones, Thomas, G. Young)

OLD BUSINESS:

None.

NEW BUSINESS:

None.

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Holiday- Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | LA

Adjudicated Property Sale
2026-05-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 9:00 AM
The public bid opening will take place on the first floor of Government Plaza at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. Make sure all funds are payable to the Parish of Caddo, and sealed bids include an Intent to Bid form rather than an application. Bids received by a designated Adjudicated Property Specialist after 9:00 AM on the bid day will be considered invalid.
Adjudicated Properties May List
Location: Government Plaza (1st Floor)
Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Bid Opening Time: 9:30 AM

General Procedures – Please review before submitting your bid.
Intent to Bid Form – This form must be completed and included in the sealed bid envelope.
Bid Checklist – Instructions for preparing a sealed bid.

Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Parish of Caddo
Attn: Adjudicated Property
505 Travis Street, Suite 820
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

Joint Appropriations & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JOINT APPROPRIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES
MEETING AGENDA
May 27th, 2026
10:00am

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEEROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
John E. Atkins
Greg Young, President

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
NGO Showcase Presentations series round 2 (Showcases are simply an overview of participating NGO’s to provide Commissioners with a broad understanding of the organizations the Parish has funded in recent years, the type of work that they do, scale, etc. This is not directly related to 2027 appropriations determinations.) featuring:
10:00 – 10:10 AM | Rho Omega & Friends
10:10 – 10:20 AM | The Strand Theater
10:20 – 10:30 AM | State Fair of Louisiana
10:30 – 10:40 AM | Southern Hills Business Association
10:40 – 10:50 AM | Competition Planning Partners WOD GO
10:50 – 11:00 AM | Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce
11:00 – 11:10 AM | Helping Improving Life
11:10 – 11:20 AM | Downtown Shreveport Unlimited
11:20 – 11:30 AM | Red River Revel
11:30 – 11:40 AM | Highland Area Partnership
11:40 – 11:50 AM | North Caddo Fireworks
11:50 – 12:00 PM | Art Heals
[Lunch Break from 12-1]
1:00 – 1:10 PM | Southern University at Shreveport
1:10 – 1:20 PM | Providence House
1:20 – 1:30 PM | Hope Connections
1:30 – 1:40 PM | Community Renewal International Inc.
1:40 – 1:50 PM | Community Foundation of NWLA
1:50 – 2:00 PM | Volunteers for Youth Justice
2:00 – 2:10 PM | Oasis of Hope Louisiana
2:10 – 2:20 PM | Youth Outreach
2:20 – 2:30 PM | Shreveport Regional Arts Council
2:30 – 2:40 PM | Inner City Entrepreneur Institute

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-06-01 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
June 1, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Administration Report

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance Ordinance No. 6626
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 Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
THERETO
(District 3)

Advance Resolution 37 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 7-1, 12-2 and 12-6 FROM WESTERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH, 4153 PINES ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71119 TO BILL COCKRELL RECREATION CENTER, 4109 PINES ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71119 TO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Districts 7 and 12)

Advance Resolution 38 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING DATA CENTER OPERATORS IN CADDO PARISH TO ADOPT RAINWATER HARVESTING AND ADVANCED WATER DISCHARGE FILTRATION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(JP Young)

Advance Resolution 39 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE 2026 REDISTRICTING OF LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(G. Young)

Advance Resolution 40 of 2026
RESOLUTION TO URGE A RETURN TO THE TRUE MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

Advance Resolution 41 of 2026
RESOLUTION REQUESTING DATA CENTER OPERATORS TO PRODUCE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY CONSIDERING THE EFFECTS THAT THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS WILL HAVE ON THE RESIDENTS OF DAWSON ROAD INCLUDING THE IMPACT TO EGRESS AND INGRESS, CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS, OPERATIONAL IMPACTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating the 251st Anniversary of the United States Army.
(Epperson)

Advance a Special Resolution for Hattie D. Wade.
(Thomas)

Advance the Selection of the 2026-2027 Caddo Parish Official Journal Exhibit 1
(Commission Clerk)

Advance the appointment of Mary Stahl May to the Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Laura Neubert. Term to expire 10/26 Resume
(Lazarus)

Advance the appointment of Sandra Lister to the Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Phillis Hart. Term to expire 09/28.

Advance presentation and ceremony with the Caddo Parish Youth Leadership Alliance
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance 6624 of 2026
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 Exh 1
(District 3)

Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance 6625 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108 FINLEY DRIVE, VIVIAN, LA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

ADJOURN:

Joint Appropriations & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-06-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JOINT APPROPRIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES
MEETING AGENDA
June 2, 2026
10:00am

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEEROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
John E. Atkins
Greg Young, President

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
NGO Showcase Presentations series round 2 (Showcases are simply an overview of participating NGO’s to provide Commissioners with a broad understanding of the organizations the Parish has funded in recent years, the type of work that they do, scale, etc. This is not directly related to 2027 appropriations determinations.) featuring:
10:00 – 10:15 AM | Rho Omega & Friends
10:15 – 10:30 AM | Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Cedar Grove Community Development
10:45 – 11:00 AM | Salvation Army (Red Shield Shelter)
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Salvation Army Corps (Merkle Center of Hope)
11:15 – 11:30 AM | Martin Luther King Community Development Corp
11:30 – 11:45 AM | Christian Service Program Institute
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Social Justice Civic League, Inc.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM- Lunch break
1:00 – 1:15 PM | Setting The Standard Barbering and Natural Hair Academy
1:15 – 1:30 PM | Northwest LA CDC
1:30 – 1:45 PM | Booker T. Washington
1:45 – 2:00 PM | Volunteers for America
2:00 – 2:15 PM | JAG Family Resource Center
2:15 – 2:30 PM | Hope for Louisiana Clinic
2:30 – 2:45 PM | Holy Angels
2:45 – 3:00 PM | Catholic Charities of North Louisiana

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

Rural Development Committee Meeting
2026-06-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
June 4, 2026
1:00pm

RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ed Lazarus (Chair)
Roy Burrell
John-Paul Young
Ken Epperson
Greg Young, President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Rural Water Presentation and Discussion

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
2026-06-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
June 4, 2026
2:30pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEEROLL CALL:

John-Paul Young (Chair)
Steffon Jones
Stormy Gage-Watts
Ron Cothran
Greg Young, President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Update Discussion about Caddo Promise

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-06-04 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
June 4, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:
POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution Comemmorating the 100th Birthday of Mrs. Annie Mae Cannon.
(Gage-Watts)
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

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

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

Caddo Parish Youth Leadership Alliance Presentation Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2-Presentation
(Gage-Watts)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt the minutes of the May 21st Regular Session Meeting

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:
Adopt Special Resolution Commemorating the 251st Anniversary of the United States Army.
(Epperson)

Adopt a Special Resolution for Hattie D. Wade.
(Thomas)

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:
Public Hearing for Ordinance 6624 of 2026
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 Exh 1
(District 3)

Public Hearing for Ordinance 6625 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108 FINLEY DRIVE, VIVIAN, LA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):

ORDINANCES (for final passage):

Adopt Ordinance 6624 of 2026
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 Exh 1
(District 3)

Adopt Ordinance 6625 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108 FINLEY DRIVE, VIVIAN, LA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
Introduce Ordinance No. 6626
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 Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
THERETO
(District 3)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt the minutes of the June 1st Work Session Meeting

RESOLUTIONS:
Adopt Resolution 37 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 7-1, 12-2 and 12-6 FROM WESTERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH, 4153 PINES ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71119 TO BILL COCKRELL RECREATION CENTER, 4109 PINES ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71119 TO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Districts 7 and 12)

Adopt Resolution 38 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING DATA CENTER OPERATORS IN CADDO PARISH TO ADOPT RAINWATER HARVESTING AND ADVANCED WATER DISCHARGE FILTRATION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(JP Young)

Adopt Resolution 40 of 2026
RESOLUTION TO URGE A RETURN TO THE TRUE MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson) Potential Substitute Motion

Adopt Resolution 41 of 2026 (as amended)
RESOLUTION REQUESTING DATA CENTER OPERATORS TO PRODUCE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY CONSIDERING THE EFFECTS THAT THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS WILL HAVE ON THE RESIDENTS OF DAWSON ROAD AND STATE LINE RD INCLUDING THE IMPACT TO EGRESS AND INGRESS, CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS, OPERATIONAL IMPACTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Selection of the 2026-2027 Caddo Parish Official Journal USA Today Co./Local IQ/Shreveport Times
(Commission Clerk)

Appoint Mary Stahl May to the Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Laura Neubert. Term to expire 10/26 Resume
(Lazarus)

Appoint Sandra Lister to the Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Phillis Hart. Term to expire 09/28. Resume

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

IFB 26-08R, Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Supplies
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-30 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

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

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

VISITORS:
Visit from Southern University’s Dual Enrollment Program
(Gage-Watts)

Visit from Alzheimer’s Association
(Thomas)

REPORTS:

Administration Report
May Financials

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:
Reminder of previously adopted recognitions: June: Black Music Month, Men’s Health Month, PTSD Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month, June 7: National Cancer Survivor day, June 14th: The Anniversary of the US Army, June 19th: Juneteenth and World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
July: Parks & Recreation Month, July 1: anniversary of the signing of the Caddo Treaty
July 4th: Independence Day on

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance Ordinance 6627 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-187, SCHEDULE F, NO PARKING ZONES, TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF NORTH PINES DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)

Advance Ordinance 6628 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,000,000 TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A WATER PLANT AT THE PORT OF CADD-BOSSIER AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Lazarus)

Advance Resolution 42 of 2026
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)

Advance Resolution 43 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF ATTORNEY MALCOLM S. MURCHISON AND THE LAW FIRM OF BRADLEY MURCHISON KELLY & SHEA LLC AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

Advance Resolution 44 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT NO. 10-4 FROM EIGHTY-FIRST STREET ECE CENTER, 8108 FAIRFIELD AVE., SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106 TO CADDO MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL, 7636 CORNELIOUS LANE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 10)

Advance Visit, Presentation and Special Resolutions related to Caddo’s Rising Star SR 1, SR2, SR 3
(G. Young)

Advance Special Resolution Acknowledging the Anniversary of the Passing of Rev. E. Edward Jones
(Burrell)

Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing Pride Month
(Thomas)

Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Zhailon Levingston
(Thomas)

Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the Shreveport Fire Department’s first place win at the Louisiana National Registered Emergency Medical Technician 2026 Simulations War Competition
(Cothran)

Advance a Special Resolution Declaring June as Family Month
(Thomas)

Advance Special Resolution Declaring Flag Day on June 14th
(Thomas)

Advance a Special Resolution for the Honorable Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, Honorary Judge
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance No. 6626
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 3)

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
June 18, 2026
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Continued Discussion of requests for Public Safety Equipment funding from local governments serving Caddo citizens to include potential directives to Administration and or recommendations to the Commission.

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-06-18 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
June 18, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution Commemorating the Life and Legacy of former Shreveport Mayor John Hussey
(Thomas)

Potential Agenda Addition: Adopt a Special Resolution of Recognition for Monica Cooper upon her being named First Response Telecommunicator of the Year
(Cothran)

Potential Agenda Addition: Adopt a Special Resolution Expressing Deepest Sympathy Following the Tragic Loss of 8 Airmen In a B-52 Training Flight Incident
(Thomas)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

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

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

Visit, Presentation and adoption of Special Resolutions related to Caddo’s Rising Star SR 1, SR2, SR 3
(G. Young, Gage-Watts, Burrell, Thomas)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt the Minutes of the June 4, 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt a Special Resolution Acknowledging the Anniversary of the Passing of Rev. E. Edward Jones
(Burrell, Gage-Watts, Jones, Thomas)

Adopt a Special Resolution Recognizing Pride Month
(Thomas)

Adopt a Special Resolution of Recognition for Zhailon Levingston
(Thomas, Burrell, Gage-Watts, Jones)
Adopt a Special Resolution Recognizing the Shreveport Fire Department’s first place win at the Louisiana National Registered Emergency Medical Technician 2026 Simulations War Competition
(Cothran, Thomas)

Adopt Special Resolution Declaring June as Family Month
(Thomas)

Adopt Special Resolution Declaring Flag Day on June 14th
(Thomas)

Adopt Special Resolution for the Honorable Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, Honorary Judge
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES & CASES:
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6626
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):

ORDINANCES (for final passage):
Adopt Ordinance No. 6626
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (for introduction by title):

ORDINANCES (for introduction by title):
Introduce Ordinance 6627 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-187, SCHEDULE F, NO PARKING ZONES, TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF NORTH PINES DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt the Minutes of the June 15, 2026 Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution 42 of 2026
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)

Advance Resolution 43 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF ATTORNEY MALCOLM S. MURCHISON AND THE LAW FIRM OF BRADLEY MURCHISON KELLY & SHEA LLC AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

Advance Resolution 44 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT NO. 10-4 FROM EIGHTY-FIRST STREET ECE CENTER, 8108 FAIRFIELD AVE., SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106 TO CADDO MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL, 7636 CORNELIOUS LANE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 10)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, please fill out a comment card located in the Chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to three minutes.

ADJOURN:

Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

Holiday- Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | LA

NGO SHOWCASE NO. 4
2026-06-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
NGO SHOWCASE NO. 4
INFORMATIONAL MEETING ONLY
June 23, 2026
1:00 p.m.

Hosted by Appropriations Chairman, Victor Thomas.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
NGO SHOWCASE
NGO Showcase Presentations series round 4 (Showcases are simply an overview of participating NGO’s to provide Commissioners with a broad understanding of the organizations the Parish has funded in recent years, the type of work that they do, scale, etc. This is not directly related to 2027 appropriations determinations.
This meeting is purely informational (no official business will be conducted) and will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. It is open to the public.
1:00 – 1:15 PM | Cedar Grove Community Development
1:15 – 1:30 PM | Community Caregivers of NWLA
1:30 – 1:45 PM | Innocence Project New Orleans
1:45 – 2:00 PM | Shreveport Youth Boxing Club
2:00 – 2:15 PM | Innocence Project
2:15 – 2:30 PM | Red River STEM – Sci Port
2:30 – 2:45 PM | Basic Necessities
2:45 – 3:00 PM | Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport
3:00 – 3:15 PM | Bernstein Development
CONCLUDE

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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2026-06-24 09:30 - 10:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 9:00 AM
The public bid opening will take place on the first floor of Government Plaza at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. Make sure all funds are payable to the Parish of Caddo, and sealed bids include an Intent to Bid form rather than an application. Bids received by a designated Adjudicated Property Specialist after 9:00 AM on the bid day will be considered invalid.
JUNE 24TH PROPERTIES
Location: Government Plaza (1st Floor)
Date: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
Bid Opening Time: 9:30 AM

General Procedures – Please review before submitting your bid.
Intent to Bid Form – This form must be completed and included in the sealed bid envelope.
Bid Checklist – Instructions for preparing a sealed bid.

Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Parish of Caddo
Attn: Adjudicated Property
505 Travis Street, Suite 820
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

Holiday- Independence Day
2026-07-03 | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-07-06 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-31 15:30 - 17:00 | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-07-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-09-03 15:30 - 17:00 | LA

National Association of County Officials Annual Conference
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-20 | LA
