Parish of Caddo

Caddo Parish Youth Alliance Meeting
2026-02-25 16:45 - 17:45 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Economic Development Committee
2026-02-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 25 2025
12:30 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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

Discussion of Annual Goals: Caddo Commission Bylaws define Economic Development Committee as: “To this committee shall be referred all legislation relating to the following subjects: appropriation of funds from the parish’s video poker proceeds; Caddo Parish industrial inducement; economic development districts and special industrial taxing districts, industrial parks and enhancement avenues for new and existing businesses within the Parish of Caddo. This committee also features a sub-committee on entertainment.”
Update and Discussion on the Film and Entertainment recommendations to include a presentation from Talent Show Consultants
Visit from the Louisiana Rougaroux Football Team

ADJOURN:

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

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 25, 2026
11:30am

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
Introductory Discussion of the Committee’s role to include sharing of goals for the year, format of discussions, possible distribution of information to be considered for future discussions.
Caddo Commission Bylaws define the Appropriations Committee in this way: Appropriations Committee: To this committee shall be referred legislation relating to the following subjects: appropriation of parish funds from the Riverboat Fund; the creation or modification of any special fund in the parish treasury to which proceeds from parish taxes, fees, or other charges are dedicated; budgetary requirements and procedures; comprehensive parish capital budget.

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.

National Association of County Officials Legislative Conference
2026-02-21 08:00 - 2026-02-24 17:00 | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-02-19 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
February 19, 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:

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 February 5, 2026

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

Special Resolution of Recognition Acknowledging the Historic contributions of the Shreveport Sun
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Thomas, Burrell)
Special Resolution recognizing the Contributions of the 318 Forum.
(Thomas, Burrell, Gage-Watts)
Special Resolution Recognizing Darryl Roberson
(Jones)
Special Resolution Recognizing 3rd Consecutive 8U State Championship for Caddo’s Bombers Team
(Jones, Gage-Watts, Burrell)
Special Resolution of Recognition for Bershan Shaw.
(Gage-Watts)
Special Resolution of Remembrance for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
(Jones, Burrell, Gage-Watts, Thomas)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES: None

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES: None

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): None

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): None

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title): None

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

Introduce Ordinance No. 6608 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Administration)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Minutes from the February 17, 2026 Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution 12 of 2026
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND REQUESTING A U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BE NAMED IN HONOR OF THE LATE COLONEL STEVEN DEPYSSLER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Atkins, Thomas)

Resolution 13 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 1)

Resolution 14 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CHARGE AND THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 4)

Resolution 15 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT STIFFER PENALTIES SURROUNDING THE PROVISION AND POSSESSION OF E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING PRODUCTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. (Jones, Gage-Watts, Thomas)

OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:

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.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-02-19 15:00 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 19, 2025
3:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Introductory Discussion of the Committee’s newly defined role to include sharing of goals and distribution of information to be considered for future discussions.
Caddo Commission Bylaws define the Public Safety Committee in this way: To this committee shall be referred commission action related to public safety related operations, to include, but not limited to regulation of alcohol sales, laws pertaining to animal & fowl, disaster response, emergency relief, coordination between Constables & Justices of the Peace, and coordinating efforts between relevant criminal justice organizations to address the expense of pre-trial detainee healthcare, underfunding of the public defender’s office and Crime Lab, and reducing overcrowding in parish detention center. This Committee will also hold hearings and recommend penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage permits issued outside of the Parish’s incorporated areas.

ADJOURN:

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

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
2026-02-19 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
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 19, 2026
2:00pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Update from Director of Caddo Juvenile Services, Andrew Randall, regarding Juvenile Prevention & Ancillary Services
Update on the Children and Youth Planning Board
Presentation from Shreveport Citizens United

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.

Rural Development Committee
2026-02-19 13:30 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 19, 2026
1:30pm

RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Introductory Discussion of the Committee to include sharing of goals and distribution of information to be considered for future discussions.
Caddo Commission Bylaws define the Rural Development Committee in this way: To this committee shall be referred items related to utility districts, and issues related to roads, water, sewer, and emergency services in those areas outside of the parish’s incorporated areas.

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
2026-02-17 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
February 17, 2026
3:30 PM

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

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:
POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
(Jones)
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
MLK Regional Choir Competition Video

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. 6608 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Administration)

Advance Resolution 12 of 2026
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND REQUESTING A U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BE NAMED IN HONOR OF THE LATE COLONEL STEVEN DEPYSSLER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)

Advance Resolution 13 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 1)

Advance Resolution 14 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CHARGE AND THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 4)

Advance Resolution 15 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT STIFFER PENALTIES SURROUNDING THE PROVISION AND POSSESSION OF E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING PRODUCTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. (Jones)

Advance Special Resolution of Recognition Acknowledging the Historic contributions of the Shreveport Sun
(Epperson)

Advance Special Resolution recognizing the Contributions of the 318 Forum.
(Thomas)

Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Darryl Roberson
(Jones)

Advance Special Resolution Recognizing 3rd Consecutive 8U State Championship for Caddo’s Bombers Team
(Jones)
Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Bershan Shaw.
(Gage-Watts)
COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

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

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-02-05 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 5, 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.

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

VISITORS:

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

Regular Session Minutes from January 22nd, 2026

ADOPT SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:
Special Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College
(Thomas, Burrell, Atkins)

Special Resolution honoring Legendary Gospel Artists John P. Kee and Zacardi Cortez to be presented during the KOKA New Year Concert on February 9.
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Burrell)

Special Resolution Proclaiming Black History Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts, Burrell)

Special Resolution Proclaiming American Heart Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts, Burrell)

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:
PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

Public Hearing for Ordinance 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)

ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):
ORDINANCES (for final passage):
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)

ADOPT WORK SESSION MINUTES:
Work Session Minutes from February 2, 2026

ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:
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)

Resolution 7 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER SEVEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(District 1)

Resolution No. 9 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO DETOUR ROUTE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON SELF ROAD, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)

Resolution No. 10 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR COST SHARING, INVOLVING THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS, WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO THE BARNETTE ROAD OVER TRIB TO WALNUT BAYOU PROJECT AND THE SELF ROAD OVER DOOLEY CANAL PROJECT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)

Resolution No. 11 of 2026
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONSENT OF CADDO PARISH FOR THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO ANNEX A CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Districts 2 & 1)

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

Industrial Development Board
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 | 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, February 4, 2026, 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, February 4, 2026
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. Motion to consider reposting compliance RFQ
9. Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19)
10. Adjournment
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Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-02-02 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
February 2, 2026
3:30 PM

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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

INVOCATION:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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

VISITORS:
Visit from North Louisiana Crime Lab System Director Dr. Joseph Jones.

REPORTS:

Administration Report

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
Advance Resolution 7 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER SEVEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(District 1)

Advance Resolution 8 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THAT THE RED RIVER COMPACT COMMISSION AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (LDENR) PLACE A MORATORIUM ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF WATER FROM CADDO LAKE FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN SMALL COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL USE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Kracman)

Advance Resolution No. 9 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO DETOUR ROUTE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON SELF ROAD, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)

Advance Resolution No. 10 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR COST SHARING, INVOLVING THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS, WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO THE BARNETTE ROAD OVER TRIB TO WALNUT BAYOU PROJECT AND THE SELF ROAD OVER DOOLEY CANAL PROJECT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)

Advance Resolution No. 11 of 2026
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONSENT OF CADDO PARISH FOR THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO ANNEX A CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)

Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College
(Thomas)
Advance a Special Resolution honoring Legendary Gospel Artists John P. Kee and Zacardi Cortez to be presented during the KOKA New Year Concert on February 9.
(Thomas)
Advance a Special Resolution Proclaiming Black History Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
Advance a Special Resolution Proclaiming American Heart Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
Commission to recess meeting and convene an Executive Session regarding 1st JDC Docket No. 659, 061.
(Legal)

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:

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)

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)

ADJOURN:

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

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-01-22 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 22, 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:
Authorize Administration to direct up to $30,000 for emergency response to Shreveport Volunteer Network and $30,000 for emergency housing support funding from the Emergency Repair Funding already allocated in the Reserve Trust Fund.
(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 Minutes from the January 8, 2026 Regular Session Meeting
Adopt Minutes from the January 14, 2026 Special Session Meeting

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

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

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES: None

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES: None

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): None

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): None

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title): None

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce 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)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Minutes form the January 20, 2026 Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Introduce 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)

OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:

Appoint Mr. Herb Meadows to the Parish Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Phyllis Hart, Term to Expire September 8, 2028.
(Gage-Watts)

Appoint 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. Exhibit 1
(Young)

Appoint Interim Ward 8 Constable to fill vacant seat previously held by Patrick Young. Candidates will each have 5 minutes to present to the Commission and the information that they submitted is attached. Attachments: Mark Yawn, Heather Boucher
(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. 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
2026-01-20 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 | 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.
