Parish of Caddo

Regular Session
2024-06-20 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
June 20, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

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

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

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes from May 23, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

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

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

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

8.4 Special Resolution for Art Heals & ‘art·ish
(Thomas)

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

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

8.7 Special Resolution Recognizing Miss Caddo Parish Antoinette Van
(Cothran, Gage-Watts, Thomas)

8.8 Special Resolution Recognizing World Sickle Cell Day
(Gage-Watts, Cothran, Jones, Thomas)

8.9 Special Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of Area Hospitality and Tourism Professionals
(Gage Watts, Cothran, Jones, Thomas)

8.10 Special Resolution Designating July as Parks and Recreation Month
(Parks and Recreation, Cothran, Gage-Watts, Jones, Thomas)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners
9.1 Lighting the Caddo Courthouse for United States Independence day
(Blake)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6417

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST SIDE OF DAVID RAINES ROAD OF AUDREY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 530′ NORTH OF 7TH STREET, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(PZC, District 2)

Public Hearing for Ordinance 6425 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(Public Safety Committee)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

13.1 Adopt Ordinance No. 6417
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST SIDE OF DAVID RAINES ROAD OF AUDREY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 530′ NORTH OF 7TH STREET, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(PZC, District 2)
13.2 Adopt Ordinance 6425 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(Public Safety Committee)

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

14.2 Introduce Ordinance 6434 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST 70TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 2,525′ EAST OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO (PZC, District 4)

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6435 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMPASSION FOR LIVES. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Appropriations/NGO Committee)

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

16.3 Introduce Ordinance 6437 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit- Ordinance 6148 of 2021
(J-P Young, Thomas and Animal Service Committee)
16.4 Introduce Ordinance 6438 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON TWO PORTIONS OF TREET DEDICATIONS IN THE BREMER ADDITION TO RODESSA SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Map (Public Works, District 1)
16.5 Introduce Ordinance 6439 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Map
(Public Works, District 3)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes from June 3, 2024
17.2 Adopt Work Session Minutes from June 17, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 38 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #19734 FROM BPX OPERATING COMPANY TO CIRRUS OPERATING, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet, Exhibit (Public Works, District 11)

18.2 Resolution 39 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 58 FROM WERNER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2715 CORBITT STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108 TO CADDO HEIGHTS MATH/SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1702 CORBITT STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Facilities & Maintenance, District 5)

18.3 Resolution 40 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 78 FROM SUNSET ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 6514 WEST CANAL BLVD, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108 TO WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 7325 JEWELLA AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71108, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Facilities & Maintenance, District 7)

18.4 Resolution 41 of 2024
A RESOLUTION HONORING FLAG DAY IN CADDO PARISH AND OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS AT CADDO PARISH FACILITIES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman, Epperson, Thomas, Blake)

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

18.6 Resolution 43 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES, ACCEPT BIDS, AND AWARD AND EXECUTE OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Map Fact Sheet
(Public Works, District 1)
18.7 Resolution 44 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 9-10 FROM ASCENSION CLASSICAL SCHOOL, 10540 NORRIS FERRY ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106 TO NORRIS FERRY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 10509 NORRIS FERRY ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106 TO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Atkins, Facilities & Maintenance, District 9)

18.8 Resolution 45 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES, ACCEPT BIDS, AND AWARD AND EXECUTE OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Map Fact Sheet
(Public Works, Districts 6, 10, 11)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Select Official Journal for the Parish of Caddo
Applications received from:
The Caddo Citizen & Focus SB/The Inquisitor
20.2 Reappoint members to the Sewerage District No. 8 Board with Terms to Expire June 19, 2028

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

(District 11)

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.

Juvenile Justice Committee
2024-06-20 14:00 - 17:00 | 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 COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
June 20th, 2024
2:00 pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
Victor Thomas
Steffon Jones
John-Paul 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.I. Presentation from Kelli Todd, Executive Director of the Harbor
6.2 Discussion of No Loitering Signage and other matters related to loitering, trespassing, vacancy, etc.

6.3 Discuss business relative to juvenile services

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.

Juneteenth Holiday
2024-06-19 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Intergovernmental Consortium Meeting
2024-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Intergovernmental Consortium
City of Shreveport- Caddo Parish Commission- Caddo Parish School Board
Friday, June 21, 2024
Independence Stadium Sky Box
11:30 a.m.
L U N C H

Prayer Hon. James Green, Shreveport City Council Vice Chairman

Pledge of Allegiance Hon. Jessica Yeates, Caddo Parish School Board President

Welcoming Remarks Hon. John-Paul Young, Caddo Parish Commission President

Organization Updates & Announcements:
Parish – Parish Administrator Erica Bryant
Caddo Parish School Board – Director of Strategic Initiatives Mary Nash Wood
City of Shreveport – Mayor Tom Arceneaux

New Business:
Discuss setting Legislative Priorities for 2025
Determining Priorities Using a Committee & Timeline
Advocacy Day- Caddo Parish Day 2025

Proposed Next Meeting: Date/Place/Host

Other Business:
Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce update from Tim Magner

Closing Remarks & Public Comments

Adjourn

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

Work Session
2024-06-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
June 17, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

VISITORS:

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

REPORTS:

Administrator Report
Finance Report
Master Plan Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

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

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

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

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

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

Citizens who wish to address the Commission please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer, and return to the Chairman or the Clerk of the Commission. Citizens may also fill out & submit a comment card prior to the meeting. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

CONSENT AGENDA:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. ADJOURN:

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

Animal Services Committee Meeting
2024-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
June 17th, 2024
2:00 pm

ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor L. Thomas (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young
Steffon Jones
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Discuss and make recommendations regarding Ordinance 6437 of 2024– AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit- Ord 6148

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

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

[BID] REPLACEMENT OF CLYDE PLACE-VIVIAN ROAD BRIDGE
2024-05-30 12:00 - 2024-07-09 15:00 | Purchasing Division, 505 Travis Street, 8th Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
PARISH OF CADDO INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB NO. 24 – 17)
SEALED BIDS will be received by the Parish of Caddo, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 8th Floor Purchasing Division, Suite 850, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 until 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 for the following project:

REPLACEMENT OF CLYDE PLACE-VIVIAN ROAD BRIDGE
CADDO PARISH PROJECT NUMBER 24 – 17

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street and Bridge Construction

SCOPE OF PROJECT: This work consists of providing all materials, labor and equipment required for the construction of a three-span precast concrete slab span bridge including, but not limited to, asphaltic concrete pavement, subgrade preparation, Class II base course construction, excavation, embankment and related work as described in the Contract Documents.
Per LA R.S 38:2212, in order to bid the project, a complete set of Bid Documents must be obtained by the prime bidder at the office of Owen Engineering, LLC, 900 Market St., Suite 201, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 upon receipt of _$100__ deposit (for each set of documents). The deposit is fully refundable to all bonafide prime bidders who submit a bid upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.

Bidding documents will be available on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. Bid documents may be examined without charge, upon request.

All Bids must be accompanied by Bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base Bid and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond written by a qualified, licensed company in conformance with the laws of the State of Louisiana.

Electronic bids for the Parish of Caddo are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders that wish to submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by Bid Express. In addition, bidders shall be required to obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance, Maintenance and Payment Bond on a form provided by the Parish and written in accordance with state law.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are appropriately licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2164.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of Bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

The Parish of Caddo reserves the right to reject any and all Bids for just cause and to waive any informalities and technicalities. The Parish of Caddo shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.

The Parish of Caddo provides an equal business opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status or national origin.

PARISH OF CADDO
DARLENE COOPER – PURCHASING MANAGER

Advertised in the Caddo Citizen: May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2024

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-05-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Memorial Day Holiday
2024-05-27 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Regular Session
2024-05-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
5.23.2024 Regular Session Agenda
5.23.2024 Regular Session Minutes

Appropriations/ NGO Committee Meeting
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
May 23, 2024
2:00pm

APPROPRIATIONS (NGO) COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Victor L. Thomas
John E. Atkins
Steffon Jones
Greg Young
Roy Burrell
John-Paul 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 Review Scores and make recommendations regarding Compassion for Lives 2024 application
6.2 Discuss and make recommendations regarding Dinner with Dad event related to Ordinance 6432 of 2024 (Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2) and Ordinance 6433 of 2024 (Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2)
6.3 Update on timeline of 2025 Grant Cycle

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.

5.23.2024 Appropriations Committee Minutes

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

Public Safety Funding Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
2024-05-20 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
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 20, 2024
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Greg Young
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul 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.I. Discussion and recommendations related to Resolution 10 and Ordinance 6425 concerning Short Term Rentals

ADJOURN:

Regular Session
2024-05-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
5.9.2024 Regular Session Agenda
5.9.2024 Regular Session Minutes

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

Appropriation Committee Meeting
2024-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
May 6, 2024
2:00 pm
1. APPROPRIATIONS (NGO) COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Ron Cothran (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Steffon Jones
Victor L. Thomas
John E. Atkins
Greg Young
John-Paul Young —President
2. INVOCATION:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:
5. 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:
6.I. Continued Discussion regarding 2024 NGO process to possible include recommendations for future action or policy.
6.2 Consideration and recommendations regarding Hope Connections (Ordinance 6430)
7. ADJOURN:

5.6.2024 NGO Appropriations Committee Minutes

Industrial Development Board of the Parish of Caddo Meeting
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development
Board of the Parish of Caddo, Inc., has been called by the President and that the meeting shall take
place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Conference Room of Government
Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.
Agenda
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF
THE PARISH OF CADDO, INC.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
12:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes of the February 14, 2024, Meeting
4. Public Comment
5. Finance Report/Approval of Expenses
6. Legal Report
7. Consideration of SLB Performance Based Grant CEA
8. Consideration of Mineral Lease at SLB Facility
9. Consideration of budget approval for Grant Program
10. Consideration of letter to Louisiana Secretary of Economic Development
11. Executive Session: Discussion of Potential litigation related to Chesapeake bankruptcy
12. Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19)
13. Adjournment

Special Session Meeting
2024-04-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
4.25.2024 Special Session Agenda
4.25.2024 Special Session Minutes

Regular Session Meeting
2024-04-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
4.18.2024 Regular Session Agenda
4.18.2024 Regular Session Minutes

Long Range Planning and Special Needs Committee Meeting
2024-04-18 14:00 | 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
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 18, 2024
2:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Chris Kracman, Chairman
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Greg Young
John-Paul 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 Discussion of implementation of Ordinance 6353 related to litter ticketing and enforcement

ADJOURN:

4.18.2024 Long Range Planning Committee Minutes

Special Session Meeting
2024-04-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
4.18.2024 Special Session 50 Cent Day Agenda
4.18.2024 Special Session 50 Cent Day Minutes

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

Special Meeting- Swearing in of District 6 Commissioner
2024-04-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
4.15.2024 Special Session Swearing In District 6 Commissioner Agenda
4.15.2024 Special Session Swearing In District 6 Commissioner Minutes

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2024-04-15 13:30 - 14:00 | 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
April 15, 2024
1:30 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Greg Young (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage Watts
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul 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

OLD BUSINESS:

6.1 Administrative Response to requests regarding impact, authority, and research related to a Living Wage Ordinance
6.2. Continued Discussion and possible recommendations regarding implementation of a Living Wage Ordinance

ADJOURN:

4.15.2024 Economic Development Committee Minutes

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2024-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
April 15, 2024
12:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Greg Young
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul 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.I. Discussion of Voting/Election Process overview to include mail in ballots, absentee voting, early voting, precinct and polling place management.

ADJOURN:

Summer Jobs Program Online Application Period
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-19 23:59 | LA
Opportunities available in all Parish departments & participating agencies!
Finance, Human Resources, Facilities & Maintenance, Parks & Recreation, Animal Services, Public Works, Juvenile Services…
About:

Must be 16+ years of age
Resident of Caddo Parish
Must commit to be available to work from May 30 – August 4
College Students earn $11.00/hour
High School Students earn $9.00/hour

The 2024 Summer Job Program is sponsored by the Parish of Caddo and supported by our program partners.
Apply Online Today!
QUESTIONS: Email hrd@caddo.org
Please contact us if you need more information or accommodations to complete the online application.

Regular Session
2024-04-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
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4.4.2024 Regular Session Agenda
4.4.2024 Regular Session Minutes

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