National Association of County Officials Legislative Conference
2026-02-21 08:00 - 2026-02-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-02-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 15:30 - 17:00 | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-02-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-02 15:30 - 17:00 | LA

Holiday- President's Day
2026-02-16 | LA

Washington Mardi Gras
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-01-20 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 20, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Administration Report
December Financials

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance Introduction of Ordinance No. 6606 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO CORRECT OMMISSIONS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. FACT SHEET
(Legal)

Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6607 or 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTHWOOD OAKS UNIT 3A INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO FACT SHEET EXHIBIT
(District 1)

Advance Introduction of Resolution No. 6 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION REGARDING STANDING COMMITTEES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)

Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition honoring the Service of Fire Chief Brian Watson upon his retirement.
(Cothran)

Advance the appointment of Mr. Herb Meadows to the Parish Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Phyllis Hart.
(Gage-Watts)

Advance appointment of John Dansby to the Parish Planning & Zoning Commission to replace Damon L. Humphrey, Sr. whose term expired on October 26, 2025. The new term expire date is October 26, 2029.
(Young)

Advance appointment of Interim Ward 8 Constable to fill vacancy created when Ward 8 Constable Patrick Young resigned. Exhibit 1 MY Exhibit 2 HB
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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

CONSENT AGENDA: None.
ADJOURN:

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

Holiday- MLK, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Special Session
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 14, 2026
12:00 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.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

5.1 Discussion of Committee Descriptions with expected recommendations to be made for possible edits to the Caddo Parish Commission bylaws. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2

ADJOURN:

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

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-01-08 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 8, 2026
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution to Remembrance for Mrs. Helen Walker.
(Burrell)
4.2 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt Resolution 5 of 2026
A RESOLUTION NAMING A COMPONENT AT WALTER B. JACOBS NATURE PARK IN HONOR OF TODD A. HOPKINS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(JP Young, Lazarus)

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:

Adopt Minutes from the December 4, 2025 Regular Session
Adopt Minutes from the December 2, 2025 Special Session

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Blake, Gage-Watts, G. Young, Thomas, Jones, Cothran)
8.2 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Operation Santa Clause
(Blake, G. Young, Thomas)
8.3 Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Blake, JP Young, G. Young, Thomas, Cothran)
8.4 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo High School Principal of the Year, Shannon Wall of Northwood High School
(Jones, Kracman, G. Young)
8.5 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Elementary School Principal of the Year, Courtney LeBlanc of A.C. Steere Elementary
(Blake, G. Young)
8.6 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Middle School Principal of the Year, Felicia O’Neal of Ridgewood Middle School.
(Cothran, G. Young)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners
Admin Report, November Financials

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6604 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Exh 1
(Administration)
12.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6605 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A TRACT OF PROPERTY IN THE MANCHESTER SUBDIVISION, WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH – RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Adopt Ordinance 6604 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Exh 1
(Administration)
14.2 Adopt Ordinance 6605 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A TRACT OF PROPERTY IN THE MANCHESTER SUBDIVISION, WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH – RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):
ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Minutes form the January 5, 2026 Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Adopt Resolution 1 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DESIGN WAIVER/EXCEPTIONS TO HOSSTON RIVER ROAD BRIDGE WHICH IS IN THE FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exh 1
(District 1)
18.2 Adopt Resolution No. 2 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2025 AND PROPOSED 2026 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 5) Exh 1

18.3 Adopt Resolution 4 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SERVICE CHARGES THEREIN.
(Districts 8 & 9)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Confirm Sherron Williams as Caddo Parish Human Resources Director Exh 1
(Administration)

20.2 Selection of 2025 Officers
5.1.1 Selection of President
5.1.2 Selection of Vice President
5.1.3 Selection of Parliamentarian

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. 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.

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-01-05 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
January 5, 2026
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance Resolution 4 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SERVICE CHARGES THEREIN.
(Districts 8 & 9)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

10. OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Resolution 1 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DESIGN WAIVER/EXCEPTIONS TO HOSSTON RIVER ROAD BRIDGE WHICH IS IN THE FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exh 1
(District 1)
11.2 Advance Resolution No. 2 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2025 AND PROPOSED 2026 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 5) Exh 1
11.3 Advanced Resolution No. 3 of 2026
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE SITE OF THE FORMER GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER SCHOOL, WITH PARTICULAR CONSIDERATION OF THE SITE’S POTENTIAL TO SERVE THE GROWING DEMAND FOR DATA CENTERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
11.4 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Blake)
11.5 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Operation Santa Clause
(Blake)
11.6 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Blake)
11.7 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo High School Principal of the Year, Shannon Wall of Northwood High School
(Jones, Kracman)
11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Elementary School Principal of the Year, Courtney LeBlanc of A.C. Steere Elementary
(Blake)
11.9 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Middle School Principal of the Year, Felicia O’Neal of Ridgewood Middle School,
(Cothran)
11.10 Advance the authorization of Commission travel to Shelby County (Memphis, Tennessee) to visit local government, and surrounding communities, to gather information relative to data center development.
(Epperson)
11.11 Advance Confirmation of Human Resources Director Exh 1
(Administration)
11.12 Discussion of Chamber decorum by citizens during Commission meetings
(Epperson)

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. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Adopt Ordinance 6604 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Administration)

14.2 Adopt Ordinance 6605 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A TRACT OF PROPERTY IN THE MANCHESTER SUBDIVISION, WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH – RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ADJOURN:

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

Holiday
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00 | LA

Holiday
2025-12-31, 2025-12-25, 2025-12-24, 2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
December 16, 2025
11:00 am

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Safety, location and other related issues regarding Data Centers in Shreveport/Caddo

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 - December
2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 9:00 AM
The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Ensure all funds are made payable to the Parish of Caddo, and that sealed bids include an Intent to Bid form rather than an application. Any bid not in the hands of a designated Adjudicated Property Specialist by 9:00 AM on the day of the bid will be invalid.
Adjudicated Properties December List
Government Plaza at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Bid Instructions – Please read before submitting a bid
Intent to Bid Form – This form must be completed and placed inside the envelope with the bid.
Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Parish of Caddo
Attn: Adjudicated Property
505 Travis Street (Suite 820)
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-12-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
December 4, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Curtis Griffin.
(Gage-Watts)
4.2 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution Celebrating the Service of Alan Clarke upon his retirement as Director of the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
(Thomas, Gage-Watts)
4.3 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution Honoring and Celebrating Mrs. Cheryl McGee Upon Her Retirement as Director of Human Resources for the Parish of Caddo
(Gage-Watts)
4.4 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Authorize Administrator to expend Emergency Housing funds to stabilize Veterans impacted by the recent fire at Woody’s Home for Veterans.
(J-P Young)
4.5 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Authorize the naming of the Event Center at Walter B. Jacobs Park after Dr. Woodrow Wilson
(J-P Young)
4.6 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Captain Aaron Cornelius
(Jones, Thomas)
4.7 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution of Recognition for Youree Drive Middle School’s Football Team
(Jones, Thomas)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

Visit from Visit Shreveport Bossier’s Stacy Brown
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Regular Session Minutes November 20, 2025

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Calvin Iverson
(Thomas)
Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
(Epperson)
Adopt a Special Resolution for Hollywood Quick Stop
(Thomas)
Adopt a Special Resolution Commemorating Steve Anderson’s Retirement
(Thomas)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners
Admin Report, November Financials

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

Public Hearing for Ordinance 6603 of 2025 in relation to Case No 25-22-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 10222 LINWOOD AVE, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

Public Hearing for Ordinance 6602
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED THE LEASE OF FLOOD ACQUISITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 610 TYRE ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

Adopt Ordinance 6603 of 2025 in relation to Case No 25-22-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 10222 LINWOOD AVE, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

Adopt Ordinance 6602
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED THE LEASE OF FLOOD ACQUISITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 610 TYRE ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

Introduce Ordinance 6604 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Administration)
Introduce Ordinance 6605 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A TRACT OF PROPERTY IN THE MANCHESTER SUBDIVISION, WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH – RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Minutes form the December 1, 2025 Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Resolution 46 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 6 and 10)
Adopt Resolution 47 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO OPT OUT OF STATEWIDE SOLAR SITING REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Gage-Watts)
Adopt Resolution 48 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNUAL PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONE OR MORE TERM SHEETS BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FINANCE AUTHORITY AND QUALIFYING ENTITIES; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Term Sheet
(Gage-Watts)
Adopt Resolution 49 of 2025
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT FOR A PERFORMANCE BASED GRANT IN FAVOR OF CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW HIGH IMPACT JOBS.
(Gage-Watts)

OLD BUSINESS:

Adopt End of the Year Appointments
Name Board Term Expires
Homer Norris Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/1/2025
Anthony Starks Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/20/2025
Diann Adams Sewerage District No. 2 9/11/2025
Dottie Bell Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2025
Casey B. Hartley Shreveport Bossier Tourist Commission 12/31/2025
Shantell Hardison Shreveport Sports Authority
Sgt. Gary Bailey Animal Services Board 1/1/2026
Andrew Randall Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Karelia Stewart Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Kelli Todd Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Mary Merriod Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Patrick Wesley Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Roy Morris Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Wilbert Pryor Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Tony Moffett Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Roderick T. Casey Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Helen M. Mazier Fire District No. 3 1/1/2026
Mickey Gilcrease Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
James E. Robinson Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
David L. Winkler Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
John B. Frierson, Jr. Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
Mike McCullough Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
Charles William Partain, Jr. Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
James Martin Fire District No. 8 1/1/2026
Glenda E. Britton Waterworks District No. 7 1/8/2026
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

NEW BUSINESS:

Authorize Administrator to Communicate Support of the Tax-Exempt Status of Millennium III Apartments
(Administration)

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. 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.

Industrial Development Board Meeting
2025-12-03 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, December 3, 2025, 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, December 3, 2025
12:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Legal Report
7. Finance Report
8. Consideration of Economic Development Grant – Affordable Mechanix
9. Consideration of Resolution Approving Execution of PILOT – Akston Biosciences
Corporation
10. Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19)
11. Adjournment

Special Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission to adopt the 2026 Budget
2025-12-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
December 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

5.1 Adopt Rules Of Procedure For Caddo Parish Operating And Capital Improvements Budgets For 2026

5.2 2026 Operating And Capital Improvements Budget

BUDGET ORDINANCES
FOR 2026
FOR REVIEW AND ADOPTION
DECEMBER 2, 2025

2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 6568 OF 2025 Capital Outlay
ORDINANCE NO. 6569 OF 2025 General Fund
ORDINANCE NO. 6570 OF 2025 Public Works
ORDINANCE NO. 6571 OF 2025 Building Maintenance
ORDINANCE NO 6572 OF 2025 Detention Facilities
ORDINANCE NO. 6573 OF 2025 Parks & Recreation
ORDINANCE NO. 6574 OF 2025 Solid Waste
ORDINANCE NO. 6575 OF 2025 Juvenile Detention
ORDINANCE NO 6576 OF 2025 Health Tax
ORDINANCE NO. 6577 OF 2025 Biomedical
ORDINANCE NO. 6578 OF 2025 Riverboat
ORDINANCE NO. 6579 OF 2025 Criminal Justice
ORDINANCE NO. 6580 OF 2025 Head Start
ORDINANCE NO 6581 OF 2025 Oil & Gas
ORDINANCE NO. 6582 OF 2025 Opioid Settlement
ORDINANCE NO 6583 OF 2025 Economic Development
ORDINANCE NO. 6584 OF 2025 Econ Develop District Trust Fund
ORDINANCE NO. 6585 OF 2025 Law Officers Witness
ORDINANCE NO. 6586 OF 2025 Housing Choice Voucher Program
ORDINANCE NO. 6587 OF 2025 American Rescue Plan
ORDINANCE NO. 6588 OF 2025 E. Edward Jones Housing Trust
ORDINANCE NO. 6589 OF 2025 Reserve Trust
ORDINANCE NO. 6590 OF 2025 Debt Service

ORDINANCE NO. 6591 OF 2025 Capital Improvement I
ORDINANCE NO. 6592 OF 2025 Capital Improvement II
ORDINANCE NO. 6593 OF 2025 Capital Improvement Ill

ORDINANCE NO. 6594 OF 2025 Group Insurance
ORDINANCE NO 6595 OF 2025 General Insurance

2026 Budget Ordinances
2026 Budget Presentation
2026 Budget Ad

ADJOURN:

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

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-12-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
December 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt Amended Agenda to correct title mistake in 11.2 and inclusion of November financials (Commission Clerk’s Office)
4.2 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution for Hollywood Quick Stop (Thomas)
4.3 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating Steve Anderson’s Retirement (Thomas)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Admin Report
November Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6604 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Administration)
11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6605 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A TRACT OF PROPERTY IN THE MANCHESTER SUBDIVISION, WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH – RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO (Previous version of agenda mistakenly reprinted the title of the previous ordinance)
(District 3)
11.3 Advance Resolution 46 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 6 and 10)
11.4 Advance Resolution 47 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO OPT OUT OF STATEWIDE SOLAR SITING REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Gage-Watts)
11.5 Advance Resolution 48 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNUAL PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONE OR MORE TERM SHEETS BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FINANCE AUTHORITY AND QUALIFYING ENTITIES; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)
11.6 Advance Resolution 49 of 2025
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT FOR A PERFORMANCE BASED GRANT IN FAVOR OF CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW HIGH IMPACT JOBS.
(Gage-Watts)
11.7 Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Calvin Iverson
(Thomas)
11.8 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
(Epperson)
11.9 Advance a visit from Visit Shreveport Bossier’s Stacy Brown
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.10 Advance Authorization of Administrator to support exempt status of Millenium III Apartments
(Administration)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6603 of 2025 in relation to Case No 25-22-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 10222 LINWOOD AVE, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

14.2 Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6602
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED THE LEASE OF FLOOD ACQUISITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 610 TYRE ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

14.3 Adopt End of the Year Appointments
Name Board Term Expires
Homer Norris Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/1/2025
Anthony Starks Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/20/2025
Diann Adams Sewerage District No. 2 9/11/2025
Dottie Bell Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2025
Casey B. Hartley Shreveport Bossier Tourist Commission 12/31/2025
Shantell Hardison Shreveport Sports Authority
Sgt. Gary Bailey Animal Services Board 1/1/2026
Andrew Randall Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Karelia Stewart Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Kelli Todd Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Mary Merriod Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Patrick Wesley Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Roy Morris Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Wilbert Pryor Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Tony Moffett Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Roderick T. Casey Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Helen M. Mazier Fire District No. 3 1/1/2026
Mickey Gilcrease Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
James E. Robinson Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
David L. Winkler Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
John B. Frierson, Jr. Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
Mike McCullough Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
Charles William Partain, Jr. Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
James Martin Fire District No. 8 1/1/2026
Glenda E. Britton Waterworks District No. 7 1/8/2026
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

ADJOURN:

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

Long Range Planning and Special Projects Committee
2025-12-01 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
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
December 1, 2025
2:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Ken Epperson
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Continued Discussion of Sheriff’s Office Capital requests
6.2 Discussion of Expanding the War on Litter to include a youth program
6.3 Discussion of campaign to encourage relocation to Caddo

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.

Industrial Development Board of the Parish of Caddo's Economic Development Grant Committee
2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Economic Development Grant Committee of the Industrial Development Board of the Parish of Caddo, Inc., has been called by the Committee Chairman and that the meeting shall take place on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Conference Room of Government Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

Agenda
Economic Development Grant Committee of the
Industrial Development Board of
the Parish of Caddo, Inc.
Monday, November 24, 2025
10:00 a.m.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Approval of the Minutes

Public Comment

Consideration of Economic Development Grant Pre-Application by Affordable Mechanix, LLC

Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19)

Adjournment

Regular Session
2025-11-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution Commemorating the Grand Opening of My Spa My Way.
(Gage-Watts)

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:

Adopt Regular Session Minutes from the November 6, 2025 Regular Session

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for A Quiet Place in the Woods
(Burrell)

Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing Zonta International
(Blake)

Adopt Special Resolution for the Shreveport Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta in recognition of their 95th Anniversary
(Gage-Watts)

Adopt Special Resolution for Community Renewal’s Cedar Grove Community Coordinators
(Cothran, Jones)

Adopt Special Resolution for the Undefeated Donnie Bickham Middle School Lady Patriots Softball team.
(G. Young, Kracman, Jones)

Adopt Special Resolution of Remembrance & Respect Honoring the Life & Service of Vivian Police Officer Marc Tyler Brock
(Kracman, Jones)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

Public Hearing For 2026 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget Ordinances 6568 to 6595. (Final Consideration set for Special Meeting December 2nd at 3:30pm)
Public Hearing for Ordinance 6596 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(Administration)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6597 of 2025
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT AND OIL AND GAS FUNDS Fact Sheet
(JP Young, Blake and Thomas)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6598 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6554 OF 2025 PERTAINING TO SCHEDULE OF LICENSES AND FEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Administration)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6599 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUNKENESS IN PARISH PARKS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6600 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 52 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE UTILITIES, TO INCLUDE SOLAR FARM REGULATIONS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)
Public Hearing for Ordinance 6601 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

Adopt Ordinance 6596 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(Administration)
Adopt Ordinance No. 6597 of 2025
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT AND OIL AND GAS FUNDS Fact Sheet
(JP Young, Blake and Thomas)
Adopt Ordinance No. 6598 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6554 OF 2025 PERTAINING TO SCHEDULE OF LICENSES AND FEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Administration)
Adopt Ordinance No. 6599 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUNKENESS IN PARISH PARKS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
Adopt Ordinance No. 6600 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 52 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE UTILITIES, TO INCLUDE SOLAR FARM REGULATIONS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)
Adopt Ordinance 6601 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

Introduce Ordinance 6603 of 2025 in relation to Case No 25-22-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 10222 LINWOOD AVE, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

Introduce Ordinance 6602
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED THE LEASE OF FLOOD ACQUISITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 610 TYRE ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Work Session Minutes from the November 17th Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Resolution 44 of 2025
A RESOLUTION GIVING WRITTEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Meeting Dates (list and calendar)
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
Adopt Resolution 45 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Authorize Administration to use $50,000 of already allocated Emergency funds towards emergency housing program.
(Gage-Watts)

Introduce of End of the Year Appointments (to be adopted December 4)
Name Board Term Expires
Homer Norris Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/1/2025
Anthony Starks Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/20/2025
Diann Adams Sewerage District No. 2 9/11/2025
Dottie Bell Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2025
Casey B. Hartley Shreveport Bossier Tourist Commission 12/31/2025
Shantell Hardison Shreveport Sports Authority
Sgt. Gary Bailey Animal Services Board 1/1/2026
Andrew Randall Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Karelia Stewart Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Kelli Todd Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Mary Merriod Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Patrick Wesley Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Roy Morris Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Wilbert Pryor Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Tony Moffett Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Roderick T. Casey Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Helen M. Mazier Fire District No. 3 1/1/2026
Mickey Gilcrease Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
James E. Robinson Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
David L. Winkler Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
John B. Frierson, Jr. Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
Mike McCullough Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
Charles William Partain, Jr. Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
James Martin Fire District No. 8 1/1/2026
Glenda E. Britton Waterworks District No. 7 1/8/2026
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
November 20, 2025
2:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL

Gregory Young, Chairman
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

4. 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:

Discussion and Presentation from Visit Shreveport-Bossier

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 - November
2025-11-19 09:30 - 10:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 9:00 AM
The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. Ensure all funds are made payable to the Parish of Caddo and that sealed bids include an Intent to Bid form rather than an application. Any bid not in the hands of a designated Adjudicated Property Specialist by 9:00 AM on the day of the bid will be invalid.
Adjudicated Properties November List

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

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

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-11-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance & Respect Honoring the Life & Service of Vivian Police Officer Marc Tyler Brock
(Kracman, Jones)

POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6603 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED 10222 LINWOOD AVE, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Admin Report

October Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6602
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED THE LEASE OF FLOOD ACQUISITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 610 TYRE ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

11.2 Advance Resolution 44 of 2025
A RESOLUTION GIVING WRITTEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Meeting Dates (list and calendar)
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

11.3 Advance Resolution 45 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works)

11.4 Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for A Quiet Place in the Woods
(Burrell)

11.5 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing Zonta International
(Blake)

11.6 Advance a Special Resolution for the Shreveport Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta in recognition of their 95th Anniversary
(Gage-Watts)

11.7 Advance a Special Resolution for Community Renewal’s Cedar Grove Community Coordinators
(Cothran)

11.8 Advance a Special Resolution for the Undefeated Donnie Bickham Middle School Lady Patriots Softball team.
(G. Young, Kracman)

11.9 Advance the Introduction of End of the Year Appointments (to be adopted December 4)
Name Board Term Expires
Homer Norris Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/1/2025
Anthony Starks Pine Hill Waterworks District No. 8 5/20/2025
Diann Adams Sewerage District No. 2 9/11/2025
Dottie Bell Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2025
Casey B. Hartley Shreveport Bossier Tourist Commission 12/31/2025
Shantell Hardison Shreveport Sports Authority
Sgt. Gary Bailey Animal Services Board 1/1/2026
Andrew Randall Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Karelia Stewart Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Kelli Todd Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Michelle AndrePont Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Patrick Wesley Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Roy Morris Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Wilbert Pryor Children Youth & Planning Board 1/1/2026
Tony Moffett Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Roderick T. Casey Fire District No. 1 1/1/2026
Helen M. Mazier Fire District No. 3 1/1/2026
Mickey Gilcrease Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
James E. Robinson Fire District No. 4 1/1/2026
David L. Winkler Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
John B. Frierson, Jr. Fire District No. 5 1/1/2026
Mike McCullough Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
Charles William Partain, Jr. Fire District No. 6 1/1/2026
James Martin Fire District No. 8 1/1/2026
Glenda E. Britton Waterworks District No. 7 1/8/2026
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

11.10 Advance the Authorization of Administration to use $50,000 of already allocated Emergency funds towards emergency housing program.
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

Public Hearing For 2026 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget Ordinances 6568 to 6595. (Final Consideration during Special Meeting December 2nd)

Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6596 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(Administration)

Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance No. 6597 of 2025
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT AND OIL AND GAS FUNDS Fact Sheet
(JP Young, Blake and Thomas)

Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance No. 6598 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6554 OF 2025 PERTAINING TO SCHEDULE OF LICENSES AND FEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Administration)

Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance No. 6599 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUNKENESS IN PARISH PARKS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance No. 6600 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 52 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE UTILITIES, TO INCLUDE SOLAR FARM REGULATIONS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)

Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6601 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(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.
