Parish of Caddo

Pre-Bid Conference for IFB 25-08, Elevator Replacement at Caddo Parish Courthouse
2025-05-20 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Francis P Bickham Building, 525 Marshall Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Shreveport, 71101, United States

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:30 | 1st Floor Conference Room at Gov Plaza, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 22, 2025
12:00pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Steffon Jones (Chair)
Grace Ann Blake
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —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 Report from Director Andrew Randle
6.2 Fathers on a Mission
6.3 Children and Youth Services
6.4 General Discussion of current Juvenile Justice

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.

Appropriations Committee Meeting Agenda
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPTIATIONS COMMITTEE
May 22, 2025
2:00 pm

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
Ron Cothran
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr.,
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—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 Discussion Regarding 2026 Appropriations Process
6.2 Discussion Regarding Mid-Year Appropriations
6.3 Review and make recommendation to full body regarding Oasis of Hope (as recommended by the Economic Development Committee)

ADJOURN:

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

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-05-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 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
May 22, 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: Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing National Public Works Week
(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.

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 Minutes of the May 8, 2025 Regular Session

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution declaring National Maritime Day in Caddo Parish Exh 1
(Gage-Watts)
8.2 Special Resolution Recognizing Lupus Awareness Month Exhibit 1- Tammy R. Fleming Lupus Walk
(Cothran)
8.3 Presentations of previously adopted Special Resolutions

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

11.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6543 of 2025 in relation to PZC case no. 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 RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

Public Hearing for Ordinance 6544 in relation to PZC case no. 25-4-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 ELLERBE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 825 FEET SOUTH OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL, R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE, R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 9)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6541 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC, PERTAINING TO THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING AN OIL AND GAS PIPELINE WITHIN THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT PARALLEL TO ANTOINE BOULEVARD, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2
(District 12)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

13.1 Ordinance 6543 of 2025 in relation to PZC case no. 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 RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)
13.2 Ordinance 6544 in relation to PZC case no. 25-4-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 ELLERBE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 825 FEET SOUTH OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL, R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE, R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 9)

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance No. 6541 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC, PERTAINING TO THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING AN OIL AND GAS PIPELINE WITHIN THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT PARALLEL TO ANTOINE BOULEVARD, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2
(District 12)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance No 6545 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SKYWEST AIRLINES Fact Sheet Exh 1
(Economic Development Committee)

16.2 Introduce Ordinance No. 6546 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 Fact Sheet Exh 1-Maps
(District 3)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1Adopt Work Session Minutes for the May 19th, 2025 Work Session.

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 31 of 2025
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO GRANT FEDERAL RECOGNITION TO THE ADAI CADDO INDIAN NATION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exh 1
(Cothran)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Re-appoint of Erica Bryant to the Port of Caddo-Bossier Board of Directors, Term to expire 5/22/2031 Exh 1
(Gage-Watts)

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.

Holiday
2025-05-26, 2025-06-20, 2025-07-04 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Adjudicated Property Sale
2025-05-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza at 9:30 AM.
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 9:00 AM
Adjudicated Properties May List

Bid Instructions – Please read before submitting a bid
Intent to Bid Form – This must be filled out and inside the envelope with the bid.

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

Property Standards Hearing Committee Meeting
2025-06-02 14:30 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE AGENDA
June 2, 2025
2:30 pm

PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ed Lazarus, Chairman
Ken Epperson, Sr.
Chris Kracman
Roy Burrell
Gregory Young
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—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 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

NEW BUSINESS: Property Standards Hearing

-Reminder that each motion is to include the Committee’s recommendation to the Full Body as well as the inclusion of all testimony and documentation into the permanent record
-Administration of Oath: Each party to participate in hearing rises and responds to the oath: “Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God and under pains and penalties of perjury?”

6.1 Case #1– 119 Barlow Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
6.2 Case #2- 3637 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
6.3 Case #3- 10840 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71115
(District 9)
6.4 Case #4- 5651 Shreveport Blanchard Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)

ADJOURN:

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-06-02 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
June 2, 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

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Ordinance No. 6547of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE E. EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO EXPAND THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)

11.2 Advance Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Support Letters
(Economic Development Committee)

11.3 Advance Resolution 32 of 2025
A RESOLUTION EVIDENCING CADDO PARISH’S PUBLIC APPROVAL OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH CAPITAL AREA FINANCE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED
(Finance)

11.3 Advance Special Resolution for Refus Combs
(G. Young)

11.4 Advance Special Resolution Remembering Patrina Jenkins
(Thomas)

11.5 Advance Special Resolution for Ron Buntyn
(Thomas)

11.6 Advance Special Resolution for Chef Niema DiGrazia
(Thomas, Blake)

11.7 Advance Special Resolution for Hebert Penson
(Gage-Watts)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution for Leroy Powell Street Dedication
(Gage-Watts)

11.9 Advance Special Resolution Remembering Mariah Carter Underwood
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

11.10 Advance Special Resolution for Mooretown Library’s Evening with the Authors
(Gage-Watts)
11.11 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Pride Month
(Thomas)

11.12 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth
(Thomas)

11.13 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Black Music Month
(Thomas)

11.14 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army on June 14th
(Epperson)

11.15 Advance a Special Resolution for Men’s Health Month
(Thomas)
11.16 Advance Special Resolution for Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month
(Thomas)

11.17 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing National Cancer Survivors Day
(Thomas)
11.18 Advance a Specials Resolution for PTSD Awareness Month
(Thomas)
11.19 Advance a Special Resolution for DJ Yoshi
(Gage-Watts & Thomas)
11.20 Advance a Special Resolution for the LSUS Baseball Team
(Blake, Atkins)
11.21 Advance Selection of 2025-2026 Official Journal Proposals to be considered are: Shreveport Times & Caddo Citizen/Shreveport Sun.
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

11.22 Advance Appointment to the Animal Services Board of Dr. Caleb Killian to fill unexpired term. Exhibit 1
(Animal Services)

11.23 Advance Animal Appeal from Allison McKneely Exh 1-Appeal letter, Exh 2-Case file
(Animal Service Board)

11.24 Advance recommendations of the Property Standards Committee Case #1– 119 Barlow Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
11.25 Advance recommendations of the Property Standards Committee Case #2- 3637 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
11.26 Advance recommendations of the Property Standards Committee Case #3- 10840 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71115
(District 9)
11.27 Advance recommendations of the Property Standards Committee Case #4- 5651 Shreveport Blanchard Hwy, 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 Ordinance 6535
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 2025 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.2 Ordinance 6536
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 2025 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.3 Ordinance 6537
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2025 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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.4 Ordinance 6538
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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.5 Ordinance 6539
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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.6 Ordinance No 6545 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SKYWEST AIRLINES Fact Sheet Exh 1
(Economic Development Committee)

14.7 Ordinance No. 6546 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 Fact Sheet Exh 1-Maps
(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.

IFB 25-21, Air Handling Unit 200 Replacement at Caddo Parish Courthouse
2025-06-05 08:00 - 2025-07-10 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Appropriations & Economic Development Committees Joint Meeting
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPTIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES JOINT MEETING
June 5, 2025
12:00 pm

Economic Development and Appropriations Committees

Gregory Young, Chair of Economic Development
Victor Thomas, Chair of Appropriations & member Economic Development
Ron Cothran- member of both
Roy Burrell – member of both
John-Paul Young – member of both
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr., member Appropriations
Grace Anne Blake, member of Appropriations
John E. Atkins, member of Economic Development
Ed Lazarus, member of Economic Development
Stormy Gage-Watts, President & member of both

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 Discussion Regarding 2026 NGO Application, Process and Timeline Exhibit 1

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 Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-06-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 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
June 5, 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: Accept the Recommendations for revisions to the NGO Timeline and Application. Exhibit 1
(Appropriations Committee, Economic Development Committee)

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 Adopt Minutes of May 22, 2025 Regular Session

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution for Refus Combs
(G. Young)

8.2 Special Resolution Remembering Patrina Jenkins
(Thomas, Jones)

8.3 Special Resolution for Ron Buntyn
(Thomas, Jones)

8.4 Special Resolution for Chef Niema DiGrazia
(Thomas, Blake, Jones)

8.5 Special Resolution for Hebert Penson
(Gage-Watts)

8.6 Special Resolution for Leroy Powell Street Dedication
(Gage-Watts)

8.7 Special Resolution Remembering Mariah Carter Underwood
(Gage-Watts, Thomas, Cothran)

8.8 Special Resolution for Mooretown Library’s Evening with the Authors
(Gage-Watts)

8.9 Special Resolution Recognizing Pride Month
(Thomas)

8.10 Special Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth
(Thomas, Jones, Cothran)

8.11 Special Resolution Recognizing Black Music Month
(Thomas, Jones)

8.12 Special Resolution Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army on June 14th
(Epperson, Jones, Cothran)

8.13 Special Resolution for Men’s Health Month
(Thomas, Jones)

8.14 Special Resolution for Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month
(Thomas, Jones, Cothran)

8.15 Special Resolution Recognizing National Cancer Survivors Day
(Thomas, Jones)

8.16 Special Resolution for PTSD Awareness Month
(Thomas, Jones)

8.17 Special Resolution for DJ Yoshi
(Gage-Watts, Thomas, Jones)

8.18 Special Resolution for the LSUS Pilots Baseball Team
(Blake, Atkins, Jones, Kracman)

8.19 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Rev. Cleonis Odom
(Gage-Watts)

8.20 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Danny Williams
(Gage-Watts)

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 For Ordinance 6535
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 2025 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1 Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.2 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6536
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 2025 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1 Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.3 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6537
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2025 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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.4 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6538
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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

12.5 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6539
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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

12.6 Public Hearing For Ordinance No 6545 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SKYWEST AIRLINES Fact Sheet Exh 1
(Economic Development Committee)

12.7 Public Hearing For Ordinance No. 6546 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 Fact Sheet Exh 1-Maps
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6535
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 2025 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1 Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.2 Ordinance 6536
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 2025 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1 Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.3 Ordinance 6537
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2025 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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.4 Ordinance 6538
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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.5 Ordinance 6539
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 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.6 Ordinance No 6545 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SKYWEST AIRLINES Fact Sheet Exh 1
(Economic Development Committee)
14.7 Ordinance No. 6546 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 Fact Sheet Exh 1-Maps
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance No. 6547of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE E. EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO EXPAND THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee) (Public Hearing July 3rd)

16.2 Advance Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Economic Development Committee) (Public Hearing July 3rd)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes of June 2, 2025

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 32 of 2025
A RESOLUTION EVIDENCING CADDO PARISH’S PUBLIC APPROVAL OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH CAPITAL AREA FINANCE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED
(Finance)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Selection of 2025-2026 Official Journal Proposals to be considered are: Shreveport Times & Caddo Citizen/Shreveport Sun.
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

20.2 Appointment Dr. Caleb Killian to the Animal Services Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Brad Everson. Term to Expire 1/1/2027 Exhibit 1
(Animal Services)

20.3 Animal Appeal Hearing of Allison McKneely’s Appeal of the Animal Services Board’s decision regarding her dog, Lucy. Exh 1-Appeal letter, Exh 2-Case file, Lucy Synopsis, Dangerous Dog Registration, Clinical History for Finley, Clinical History for Carley, Carley Photos, Witness Statements,
Case No. 0009025690,
Case No. 0008893765
(Animal Service Board)

20.4 Accept the recommendations of the Property Standards Committee regarding Case #1– 119 Barlow Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106 Minutes of 6.2.25 PSHearing
(Property Standards Hearing Committee, District 9)
20.5 Accept the recommendations of the Property Standards Committee regarding Case #2- 3637 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107 Minutes of 6.2.25 PSHearing
(Property Standards Hearing Committee, District 2)
20.6 Accept the recommendations of the Property Standards Committee regarding Case #3- 10840 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71115 Minutes of 6.2.25 PSHearing
(Property Standards Hearing Committee, District 9)
20.7 Accept the recommendations of the Property Standards Committee regarding Case #4- 5651 Shreveport Blanchard Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71107 Minutes of 6.2.25 PSHearing
(Property Standards Hearing Committee, District 1)

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.

Public Hearing for Millage
2025-06-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
This Public Hearing will take place during the June 5th, 2025 Regular Session of the Caddo Parish Commission. The Millage Hearing is listed as Agenda Items 12.1 to 12.5. on the Regular Session Agenda. The current 2025 Budget can be viewed here.

Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee convened by the Public Safety Committee
2025-06-16 14:00 - 14:45 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITIZEN’S DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY & REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONVENED BY THE CADDO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Jun 16, 2025
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

Members include: Gabriel Balderas; Wendi Coker; Fred Sanders; Mary O’Neal; Shayne Gibson; Rachel Hill Jackson; Rudolph Glass, Jr.; Cammie Wright; Tammy Carey; Jeanette Ashley-Williams; Coretta Kimble; Dr. Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; Dr. Nancy Treadwell; Hollie Fritz; Peggy Heacock; Kathy Lewis; Richard Miller; Belinda Rose; Tina Pennywell; Sheri Peace; Tommy Giles; Jeron Rogers; Karen Bell; Tony T. Williams, etc.
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 Review Final Draft of the Booklet
6.2 Update regarding Automated Speeding enforcement cameras
6.3 Update regarding satellite early voting site
6.4 Feedback and input from Citizens Representative on the Committee
6.5 Summary and closing remarks: Chairman & Committee Members

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
2025-06-16 14:45 - 15:30 | 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
June 16, 2025
2:45 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:

Administrative Report
May Financials

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 6549 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, RELATIVE TO UNNECESSARY AND INCONSITENT ZONING DISTRICTS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6550 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Public Works)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6551 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 Fact Sheet, Map
(District 3)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6552 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE 15-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NORTHWOOD TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 2) Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6553 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR RIVERBOAT FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FOOD BANK AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

11.5 Advance a Special Resolution for SocialCon
(Thomas)

11.6 Advance a Special Resolution for Notre Dame High School Reunion
(Epperson)

11.7 Advance a Special Resolution for Basic Necessities
(John-Paul Young, Thomas)

11.8 Advance a Special Resolution for Woodlawn High School Reunion
(Epperson)
11.9 Advance a Special Resolution for Terrance “Hollywood Bay Bay” Stewart
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)
11.10 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
(Gag-Watts)
11.11 Advance Visit from LSUS Pilots Baseball Team
(Blake, Atkins, Thomas, Kracman, and Jones)
11.12 Advance Visit from Alzheimer’s Association
(Thomas)
11.13 Advance Visit from Men’s Mental Health Month
(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. 6547of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE E. EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO EXPAND THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee) (Public Hearing July 3rd)

14.2 Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Economic Development Committee) (Public Hearing July 3rd)

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 Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-06-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 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
June 16, 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.

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):

6.1 Visit from LSUS Pilots Baseball Team
(Blake, Atkins, Thomas, Kracman, and Jones)
6.2 Visit from Alzheimer’s Association
(Thomas)
6.3 Visit regarding Men’s Mental Health Month
(Thomas)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Adopt Minutes from the Regular Session on June 5, 2025.

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution for SocialCon
(Thomas)

8.2 Special Resolution for Notre Dame High School Reunion
(Epperson)

8.3 Special Resolution for Basic Necessities
(John-Paul Young, Thomas)

8.4 Special Resolution for Woodlawn High School Reunion
(Epperson)

8.5 Special Resolution for Terrance “Hollywood Bay Bay” Stewart
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

8.6 Special Resolution recognizing World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES: NONE

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES: NONE

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): NONE

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): NONE

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

15.1 Introduce Ordinance 6549 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, RELATIVE TO UNNECESSARY AND INCONSITENT ZONING DISTRICTS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6550 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Public Works)

16.2 Introduce Ordinance 6551 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 Fact Sheet, Map
(District 3)

16.3 Introduce Ordinance 6552 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE 15-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NORTHWOOD TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 2) Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1

16.4 Introduce Ordinance 6553 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR RIVERBOAT FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FOOD BANK AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

WORK SESSION MINUTES: NONE

RESOLUTIONS: NONE

OLD BUSINESS: (no action required, these items have been advanced to July 3 Work Session)

19.1 Ordinance No. 6547of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE E. EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO EXPAND THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee) (Public Hearing July 3rd)

19.2 Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Economic Development Committee) (Public Hearing July 3rd)

NEW BUSINESS: NONE

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.

Pre-Bid Conference for IFB 25-21, Air Handling Unit 200 Replacement at Caddo Parish Courthouse
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Francis P Bickham Building, 525 Marshall Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Shreveport, 71101, United States

Intergovernmental Committee
2025-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Intergovernmental Consortium
Caddo Parish Commission (host), Caddo Parish School Board, City of Shreveport, Caddo Sheriff, District Attorney, State Delegation, and other local leaders.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Harbor, 3004 Knight Street, Shreveport, LA 71105
11:30 a.m.
L U N C H
Call To Order Hon. Stormy Gage-Watts, Caddo Parish Commission President
Prayer Hon. Jim Taliaferro, Shreveport City Council, District C
Pledge of Allegiance Hon. Jasmine Green, Caddo Parish School Board President
Welcoming Remarks Mrs. Erica Bryant, Caddo Parish Administrator & CEO
New Business:

Are you Caddo Ready?
Update on Parish Parks & Recreation: Walter B. Jacobs Project
Juvenile Justice Services Update
Discussion and Recap of the 2025 Legislative Session

Organizational Roundtable & Announcements:
Proposed Next Meeting:
Closing Remarks & Public Comments: With special thanks to the Volunteers for Youth Justice & the Harbor, and an invitation to tour the Harbor after adjournment.
Adjourn

Note: The Intergovernmental Consortium meeting is an informative and collaborative gathering of local governments, no official business or votes of any kind are to be taken.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-06-30 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
June 30, 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 Commemorating the 190th Anniversary of the signing of the Caddo Treaty.
(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:

Visit from Rev. Lee Jeter of the Fuller Center for Housing Workshop Flyer

(Cothran)

REPORTS:

7.1 Administration Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance a Special Resolution for LaShawn Benita Harley-Hill
(Cothran)

11.2 Advance the Ratification of Special Resolution for Sen. Bernie Sanders
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

11.3 Advance a Special Resolution Southern University System’s National Alumni Association National Convention
(Thomas)

11.4 Advance a Special Resolution for Cathedral Fivefold Ministries Fellowship
(Cothran)

11.5 Advance a Special Resolution Celebrating the 90th Birthday of Booker Cherry
(Cothran)

11.6 Advance the Confirmation of Maurice Carson as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance.
(Administration)

11.7 Advance Authorizing the Administrator to pursue the implementation of the West Caddo and North Caddo early voting sites through the Secretary of State’s office for use during the 2026 election cycle.
(Public Safety Committee)
11.8 Discussion of Ratified resolutions
(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 No. 6547of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE E. EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO EXPAND THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)
14.2 Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Economic Development Committee)

14.3 Ordinance 6549 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, RELATIVE TO UNNECESSARY AND INCONSITENT ZONING DISTRICTS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
14.4 Ordinance 6550 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Public Works)
14.5 Ordinance 6551 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 Fact Sheet, Map
(District 3)
14.6 Ordinance 6552 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE 15-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NORTHWOOD TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 2) Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
14.7 Ordinance 6553 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR RIVERBOAT FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FOOD BANK AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(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.

Long Range Planning and Special Project Committee
2025-07-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 3, 2025
12:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Ken Epperson
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—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 Fee Schedule for 2026 Budget Exhibit 1
6.2 Discuss Establishing a Long-Term Project Tracking system

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.

Press Conference to present the work of the Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee
2025-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Please Join members of the Caddo Parish Commission and the Caddo Citizen’s Disaster Response Recovery and Review Committee for the presentation of the
Citizen’s Disaster Response, Recovery and Review information Booklet.

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-07-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 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
July 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: Adopt Special Resolution recognizing former Shreveport Mayor John Hussey.
(Thomas)
4.2 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt Special Resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Strand
(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.

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 Adopt Regular Session Minutes from the June 16, 2025 Regular Session.

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Advance a Special Resolution for LaShawn Benita Harley-Hill
(Cothran)
8.2 Ratify a Special Resolution for Sen. Bernie Sanders
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)
8.3 Advance a Special Resolution Southern University System’s National Alumni Association National Convention
(Thomas)
8.4 Advance a Special Resolution for Cathedral Fivefold Ministries Fellowship
(Cothran)
8.5 Advance a Special Resolution Celebrating the 90th Birthday of Booker Cherry
(Cothran)
8.6 Adopt a Special Resolution Commemorating the 190th Anniversary of the signing of the Caddo Treaty
(Thomas)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners (including the June Financials)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

11.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6549 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, RELATIVE TO UNNECESSARY AND INCONSITENT ZONING DISTRICTS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 6547of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE E. EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO EXPAND THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)
12.2 Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Economic Development Committee)
14.3 Ordinance 6550 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Public Works)
12.3 Public Hearing on Ordinance 6551 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 Fact Sheet, Map
(District 3)
12.4 Public Hearing on Ordinance 6552 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE 15-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NORTHWOOD TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 2) Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
12.5 Public Hearing on Ordinance 6553 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR RIVERBOAT FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FOOD BANK AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

13.1 Ordinance 6549 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, RELATIVE TO UNNECESSARY AND INCONSITENT ZONING DISTRICTS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance No. 6547of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE E. EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO EXPAND THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)
14.2 Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Economic Development Committee)
14.3 Ordinance 6550 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(Public Works)
14.4 Ordinance 6551 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 Fact Sheet, Map
(District 3)
14.5 Ordinance 6552 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE 15-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NORTHWOOD TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 2) Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
14.6 Ordinance 6553 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR RIVERBOAT FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FOOD BANK AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt the Work Session Minutes of the June 16, 2025.
17.2 Adopt the Work Session Minutes of the June 30th, 2025 Work Session.

RESOLUTIONS:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Confirm Maurice Carson as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance.
(Administration)
20.2 Authorize the Administrator to pursue the implementation of the West Caddo early voting site through the Secretary of State’s office for use during the 2026 election cycle and to proceed with the implementation of the approved North Caddo site as soon as possible.
(Kracman)
20.3 Discussion of Ratified Special Resolutions
(Gage-Watts)

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.

25-23 Dump Truck, Heavy Duty, Class7 Dump Bed with Tow Package
2025-07-17 08:00 - 2025-07-31 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
INVITATION TO BID
The Parish of Caddo hereby invites sealed Bids for
IFB 25-23, Dump Truck, Heavy Duty, Class 7 Dump Bed with Tow Package
Complete bid documents may be obtained, without charge, from the Procurement Division, Parish of Caddo, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Suite 850, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
All written Bids unless otherwise provided for must be submitted on, and in accordance with forms provided and properly signed. Bids submitted in any other form may be rejected. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the Parish of Caddo are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. Electronic bidder online will be charged a fee by Bidexpress. In addition, bidders shall be required to obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online.
To assure consideration of your bid, all bids and addenda should be returned in an envelope or package clearly marked with the bid opening date and the bid number as follow:
IFB 25-23, Dump Truck, Heavy Duty, Class 7 Dump Bed with Tow Package
Bids will be received no later than 3:00p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Procurement Division, Parish of Caddo, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Suite 850, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. After this date and time, there will not be any bids received.
Bidders may attend the bid opening, all bids, will be publicly opened and read aloud by a designated representative at the above stated date and time.
The Parish of Caddo reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities and informalities in accordance with the state law.
The Parish of Caddo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Darlene Cooper, CPPB
Procurement Officer
Shreveport Times: July 17 & 24, 2025

Adjudicated Property Sale
2025-07-30 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 be held on the first floor of Government Plaza at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Ensure all funds are made payable to the Parish of Caddo and that sealed bids include an Intent to Bid form rather than an application.
Any bid not in the hands of a designated Adjudicated Property Specialist by 9:0o AM on the date of the bid will be invalid.
Adjudicated Properties July List

Bid Instructions – Please read before submitting a bid
Intent to Bid Form – This must be filled out and placed inside the envelope with the bid.

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

Animal Service Committee Meeting
2025-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
August 4, 2025
12:00 pm

ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John-Paul Young, Chairman
Grace Anne Blake
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Steffon Jones
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—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 and make recommendations regarding a resolution urging and requesting the American Vet Association, Louisiana Veterinary Association and other industry controllers to explore and implement innovative solutions to the address the shortage of veterinarians working in shelter medicine, public health, spay/neuter, registered vet techs, vet techs and other support fields related to Animal Services in the public sector.
6.2 Discuss Public Awareness, community education and awareness of laws related to animals and responsible pet ownership and identify low cost, high impact means of improving public awareness and compliance with these laws.

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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
August 4, 2025
2:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Gregory Young, Chairman
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage-Watts—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 and make further recommendations regarding Ordinance No. 6548 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKLEBALL PARK, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(remanded to committee from July 3rd Regular Session)

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
2025-08-04 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
August 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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

1 Potential Agenda Addition: Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 235th Anniversary of the United States Coast Guard (Epperson)

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:

Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters Dale Sibley

(Cothran)

REPORTS:

7.1 Administration Report 8.4.2025

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. 6554 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 35-1 OF THE CADDO PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO SCHEDULE OF LICENSES AND FEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Long Range Planning Committee)
11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6555 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 6541 OF 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 12)
11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6556 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON OR RELEASE A PORTION OF THE 15-FOOT WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE ON LOT 22 OF THE WALDEN FERRY SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
11.4 Advance Introduction of Ordinance No. 6557 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE LEASE OF THE FLOOD ACQUISITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7533 W. LAKESHORE DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
11.4 Advance Resolution 33 of 2025
A RESOLUTION URGING & REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA ALLOCATE APPROPRIATE ATTENTION AND RESOURCES TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN I-49, I-220, I-20 AND 3132 WITHIN CADDO PARISH.
(Atkins, Lazarus)
11.5 Advance Resolution 34 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT EXCEEDING $5,500,000 OF HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS OF NORTH CADDO HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(District 1)
11.6 Advance Resolution 35 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 19509, NO. 20131, NO. 20133 AND NO. 20134 FROM OCM DENALI HOLDINGS, LLC, TO SABINE OIL & GAS CORPORATION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(District 11)
11.7 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mrs. Lita Smith
(G. Young)
11.8 Advance a Special Resolution for Brady Blade, Sr.
(R. Burrell)
11.9 Advance a Special Resolution for Geneva Moore’s 110th Birthday
(Thomas, Burrell)
11.10 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing former Shreveport Mayor John Hussey.
(Thomas)
11.11 Advance a Special Resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Strand
(Thomas)
11.12 Advance a Visit from Dr. Kenneth Sanders relative to WOD Godz Competition
(JP Young)
11.13 Advance the approval of Approve Southern Hills Neighborhood Association to change its 2025 NGO appropriation purpose to “Family Fun Day.”
(District 10)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Swearing in of the Caddo Parish Youth Leadership Alliance

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. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

CONSENT AGENDA:

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 Youth Leadership Alliance Swearing In
2025-08-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
