Parish of Caddo

Appropriations/ NGO Committee Meeting
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Intergovernmental Consortium Meeting
2024-06-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Independence Stadium Skybox, 3301 Pershing Blvd., Shreveport, 71109, United States
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

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-06-26 09:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Public Notice 338 for 6-26-2024

Goodwill Industries Job Fair
2024-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | 800 W. 70th Street, 800 W. 70th St, Shreveport, United States
The Parish of Caddo will be in attendance at the Goodwill Industries’ Workforce Development Department’s job fair that will be held June 26th from 10am-1pm, 800 W 70th St, Shreveport, LA.
We encourage job seekers to come and see what positions are available with the Parish of Caddo!

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2024-07-01 11:30 - 12:30 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2024
11:30am

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 Volunteer for Youth Justice expanded funding, Ordinance 6437
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.

Public Safety Funding Committee Meeting
2024-07-01 12:30 - 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
July 1, 2024
12:30 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:

6.1. Mr. Will Bradford, SWEPCO, to give an update on power outages and storm responses
6.2 Update on traffic cameras
6.3 Discussion on the War on Litter

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.

Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting
2024-07-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2024
1:30 pm

VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
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 Veteran Friendly signs on I-49
6.II Discussion on the dedication plaque at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

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
2024-07-01 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2024
2:00 pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
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. Presentation from Pastor Lacey related to Juvenile Justice, public health and mental health
6.2 Conversation with City Marshall James Jefferson regarding gun safety
6.3 Presentation from Ms. Huckaby with GEMS, Inc. (Girls Empowered for More Society, Inc.)
6.4 Update on the Establishment of the Youth Council
6.5 General discussion related to Juvenile Justice issues and future agendas

ADJOURN:

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

Work Session
2024-07-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
July 1, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

Presentation of Parks Month Proclamation

(Caddo Commission, Parks, Admin)

Visit from Be the Match representative

(Gage-Watts)

REPORTS:

Administrator Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6437 of 2024

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

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6438 of 2024

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

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6439 of 2024

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

Advance Resolution 46 of 2024

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

Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing July as Bone Marrow Awareness Month

(Gage-Watts)

Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the Foster Family Reunion

(Gage-Watts)

Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Saundra Bigham upon her retirement

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

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

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

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

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

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

ADJOURN:

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

Economic Development Committee
2024-07-03 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 3, 2024
2:00 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
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.I. Discuss Pickle Ball Project. Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3
6.2 Discuss establishing a Film and Entertainment Sub-Committee
6.3 General updates and discussion regarding ongoing Economic Development initiatives

ADJOURN:

Regular Session
2024-07-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
July 3, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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 Be the Match representative

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes from June 20th, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution Recognizing July as African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month
(Gage-Watts)
8.2 Special Resolution Recognizing the Foster Family Reunion
(Gage-Watts)
8.3 Special Resolution Recognizing Saundra Bigham Upon Her Retirement
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

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 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)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for 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)

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

12.3 Public Hearing for 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)

12.4 Public Hearing for 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)

12.5 Public Hearing for 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)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

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

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 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)

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

14.3 Ordinance 6437 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit- Ordinance 6148 of 2021
(J-P Young, Thomas and Animal Service Committee)

14.4 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)

14.5 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)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6440 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet
(Juvenile Justice Committee)

16.2 Introduce Ordinance 6441 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS 2-209 ET SEQ OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE CADDO PARISH LIVING WAGE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Economic Development Committee)

16.3 Introduce Ordinance 6442 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTH CLUB WEST UNIT NO.2 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit A
(Public Works, District 2)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes from July 3rd, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

Advance Resolution 46 of 2024

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

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Discussion Commission participation in Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice
(Gage-Watts, Cothran)

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.

Independence Day Holiday (4th of July)
2024-07-04 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee Meeting
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, 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
July 25, 2024
1:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Greg Young
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young —President

A) Initial 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; Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; 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
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. Introduction from Public Safety Funding Committee Chairman Ken Epperson
6.2 Brief Presentations invited from:
SWEPCO Representative
911 Center Representative
Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security
Caddo Parish Public Works Department Director Tim Weaver
City of Shreveport Department of Water & Sewerage
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell’s Office
Town of Greenwood
6.3 Q & A Session from Citizens Representative on the Committee
6.4 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.

Natural Resources Committee Meeting
2024-07-26 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
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 26, 2024
2:00 pm

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John Atkins (Chair)
Ken Epperson, Sr.
Victor Thomas
Greg 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
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Discussion of PFAS, Forever Chemicals, in water featuring guest, Dr. Peter Siska
6.2 Discussion relative to frack water lines crossing parish right of ways
6.3 Receive and review Pipeline Right of Ways Map

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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-07-31 09:30 - 10:00 | Public Works Department, 505 Travis Street, 8th Floor, Suite 820, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for July 31, 2024. All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening. Bids can be mailed to 505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, or hand-delivered to the 8th floor of Government Plaza.
Properties for Sealed Bid

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2024-08-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
August 5, 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 Make recommendation regarding expanded funding for Volunteer for Youth Justice recommended by Caddo Commission Juvenile Justice Committee
6.3 Update on timeline of 2025 NGO Grant Cycle to include status of received applications and determining timeline for review and approval of applications

ADJOURN:

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

Work Session
2024-08-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
August 5, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report
7.2 Monthly Finance Report- June

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6443 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-12-P

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED WEST SIDE OF MANSFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF KEITHVILLE LODGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 11)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6444 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-15-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST HILL ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET WEST OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 79, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6445 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-16-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST SIDE OF LINWOOD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1650 FEET SOUTH OF MOUNT ZION, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 10)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6446 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-19-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIXIE BLANCHARD ROAD (LA-173) & OLD MOORINGSPORT ROAD (LA-538), CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURA-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6447 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-13-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,290 FEET WEST OF ELLERBE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

11.6 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6448 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-20-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

11.7 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6449 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-21-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF KAY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET WEST OF EAST KINGS HIGHWAY, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

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

11.9 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6451 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

11.10 Advance Resolution 47 of 2024

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

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

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

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

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

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

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

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

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

Public Safety Committee
2024-08-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
August 8, 2024
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 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:

6.1 Discussion on the War on Litter, clean up days, Tire Amnesty, blight remediation and other matters related to environmental nuisances and hazards.

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.
