Parish of Caddo

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2024-08-09 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | 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
August 9, 2024
1:30 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss establishing a Film and Entertainment Sub-Committee
6.2 Discussion regarding Urban Parks & Recreation (Thomas)

ADJOURN:

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

Charter Review Committee
2024-08-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA
1st Floor Conference Room
August 14, 2024
11:30 A.M.

ROLL CALL:
Mr. Versa Clark
Mr. Steven Coleman
Mr. Mike Johnson
Dr. Jimmy Jones
Mr. Curtis Joseph
Ms. Mavice Thigpen
Parish Attorney Donna Frazier
Commission President John Paul Young
Caddo Parish Administrator Erica Bryant

Caddo Commission Clerk, Jeff Everson
INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Citizens who wish to address the Committee, may fill out a comment card or rise to be recognized. Individual Comments are limited to 3 minutes during the section of this agenda. Citizens may also address the Committee by calling the Commission Clerk’s Office at (318) 226-6596 during the Public Comments section of this agenda.

NEW BUSINESS:
2024 Charter Review Committee 2024 to receive its charge and organize itself to conduct its review of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter

ADJOURN

Work Session
2024-08-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
August 19, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition; Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Deacon Eddie Lee Savannah

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report
July Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6452 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S GEOGRAPHIC NUMBER 171410-011-0031-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 18, & WEST HALF OF LOT 19, BLOCK 10, QUEENSBOROUGH ANNEX, SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works, District 3)

11.2 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6453 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY MEANS OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)

11.3 Advance Introduction of Ordinance No. 6454 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SEVEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ALL WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

11.4 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6455
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-182, SCHEDULE A, SPEED LIMITS, ON DIXIE GARDEN DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 4)

11.5 Advance Resolution 54 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(Public Works- Districts 5, 7, 12)

11.6 Advance Resolution 55 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO CONSENT TO THE ANNEXATION BY THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD OF A TRACT OF PROPERTY AND TWO PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROAD DEDICATION WITHIN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works)

11.7 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing the Shreveport Farmer’s Market
Thomas)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mr. Wali Amin
(Epperson)

11.9 Advance Special Resolution Proclaiming Southwood Homecoming Week.
(Jones)

11.10 Advance Special Resolution Honoring Shreveport City Court Judge Elect Brittany Bass Arvie.
(Admin)

11.11 Advance approval of Commissioner Travel for 2025 Washington D.C. Mardi Gras
(Blake)

11.12 Advance Representative of Shreveport Farmers Market as Visitors on 8/22
(Thomas)

11.13 Advance Representative from Robinson’s Rescue as Visitor on 8/22
(Thomas)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Ordinance No. 6440 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1- Todd Email Exhibit 2- Influencing Studio quote Exhibit 3-Music Studio Quote Exhibit 4-Food Storage Estimate Exhibit 5- Creative Camp Exhibit 6- STI memo Exhibit 7-Dr Whyte Email
(Juvenile Justice Committee)
14.2 Ordinance No. 6443 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-12-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED WEST SIDE OF MANSFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF KEITHVILLE LODGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)
14.3 Ordinance No. 6444 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-15-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST HILL ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET WEST OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 79, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
14.4 Ordinance No. 6445 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-16-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST SIDE OF LINWOOD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1650 FEET SOUTH OF MOUNT ZION, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 10)
14.5 Ordinance No. 6446 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-19-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIXIE BLANCHARD ROAD (LA-173) & OLD MOORINGSPORT ROAD (LA-538), CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURA-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
14.6 Ordinance No. 6447 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-13-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,290 FEET WEST OF ELLERBE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
14.7 Ordinance No. 6448 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-20-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
14.8 Ordinance No. 6449 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-21-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF KAY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET WEST OF EAST KINGS HIGHWAY, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
14.9 Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
14.10 Ordinance 6451 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

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
2024-08-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
August 22, 2024
1:30 pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition: A Visit from Mr. Brekics Jackson

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 Update on Ordinance 6440 regarding funding for additional Harbor needs through Volunteers for Youth Justice: Ordinance No. 6440 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1- Todd Email Exhibit 2- Influencing Studio quote Exhibit 3-Music Studio Quote Exhibit 4-Food Storage Estimate Exhibit 5- Creative Camp Exhibit 6- STI memo Exhibit 7-Dr Whyte Email
6.2 Presentation from Curtis Davis regarding the 2nd Chance Youth Prevention Project
6.3 Discussion related to a Youth Planning Commission- Exhibit-ChathamYPC

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 (NGO) Committee
2024-08-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
August 22, 2024
2:30pm

APPROPRIATIONS (NGO) COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Victor L. Thomas
John E. Atkins
Steffon Jones
Greg Young
Roy Burrell
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discussion of possibility of extending the deadline for NGO Applications
6.2 Return Date Discussion for Appropriation review packet received 8/19

ADJOURN:

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

Regular Session
2024-08-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition: Special Resolution of Remembrance for Ward 2 Constable Barry Purcell
(Kracman)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

6.1 Visit from Representative of Shreveport Farmers Market
(Thomas)
6.2 Visit from Representative from Robinson’s Rescue- RR presentation
(Thomas)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes from August 8, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution Recognizing the Shreveport Farmer’s Market
(Thomas, John Paul Young, Grace Anne Blake, Burrell)
8.2 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mr. Wali Amin
(Epperson, Burell)
8.3 Special Resolution Proclaiming Southwood Homecoming Week.
(Jones, Cothran)
8.4 Special Resolution Honoring Shreveport City Court Judge Elect Brittany Bass Arvie
(Cothran, Thomas, Burrell)
8.5 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Deacon Eddie Lee Savannah
(Young)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

11.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6443 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-12-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED WEST SIDE OF MANSFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF KEITHVILLE LODGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)
11.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6444 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-15-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST HILL ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET WEST OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 79, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
11.3 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6445 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-16-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST SIDE OF LINWOOD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1650 FEET SOUTH OF MOUNT ZION, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 10)
11.4 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6446 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-19-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIXIE BLANCHARD ROAD (LA-173) & OLD MOORINGSPORT ROAD (LA-538), CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURA-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
11.5 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6447 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-13-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,290 FEET WEST OF ELLERBE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
11.6 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6448 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-20-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
11.7 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6449 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-21-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF KAY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET WEST OF EAST KINGS HIGHWAY, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6440 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1- Todd Email Exhibit 2- Influencing Studio quote Exhibit 3-Music Studio Quote Exhibit 4-Food Storage Estimate Exhibit 5- Creative Camp Exhibit 6- STI memo Exhibit 7-Dr Whyte Email Appropriations Committee Amendment 8.22.2024
(Juvenile Justice Committee)
12.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
12.3 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6451 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

13.1 Ordinance No. 6443 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-12-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED WEST SIDE OF MANSFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF KEITHVILLE LODGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)
13.2 Ordinance No. 6444 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-15-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST HILL ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET WEST OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 79, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
13.3 Ordinance No. 6445 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-16-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST SIDE OF LINWOOD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1650 FEET SOUTH OF MOUNT ZION, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 10)
13.4 Ordinance No. 6446 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-19-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIXIE BLANCHARD ROAD (LA-173) & OLD MOORINGSPORT ROAD (LA-538), CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURA-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
13.5 Ordinance No. 6447 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-13-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,290 FEET WEST OF ELLERBE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
13.6 Ordinance No. 6448 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-20-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
13.7 Ordinance No. 6449 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-21-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF KAY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET WEST OF EAST KINGS HIGHWAY, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance No. 6440 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet Exhibit 1- Todd Email Exhibit 2- Influencing Studio quote Exhibit 3-Music Studio Quote Exhibit 4-Food Storage Estimate Exhibit 5- Creative Camp Exhibit 6- STI memo Exhibit 7-Dr Whyte Email Appropriations Committee Amendment 8.22.2024
(Juvenile Justice Committee)
14.2 Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
14.3 Ordinance 6451 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6452 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S GEOGRAPHIC NUMBER 171410-011-0031-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 18, & WEST HALF OF LOT 19, BLOCK 10, QUEENSBOROUGH ANNEX, SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works, District 3)
16.2 Introduce Ordinance 6453 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY MEANS OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
16.3 Introduce Ordinance No. 6454 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SEVEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ALL WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
16.4 Introduce Ordinance 6455 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-182, SCHEDULE A, SPEED LIMITS, ON DIXIE GARDEN DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 4)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes from August 19, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 54 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(Public Works- Districts 5, 7, 12)
18.2 Resolution 55 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO CONSENT TO THE ANNEXATION BY THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD OF A TRACT OF PROPERTY AND TWO PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROAD DEDICATION WITHIN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Approve Commissioner Travel for 2025 Washington D.C. Mardi Gras
(Blake)

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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-08-28 09:30 - 10:00 | LA
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for August 28th, 2024.
All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening. The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza.
Property for Bid

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

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

Economic Development Committee
2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
August 28, 2024
12:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Greg Young (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage Watts
Steffon Jones
Victor L. Thomas
Roy Burrell
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Continue Discussion on Living Wage Ordinance extending to those we contract with
6.2 Continue Discussion related to establishing a Film and Entertainment Sub-Committee
6.3 Discussion of establishing a Land Bank
6.4 Discussion of Economic Development packets, evaluation and deadlines

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
2024-08-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
August 28, 2024
1:30 pm
1. JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
Steffon Jones
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young —President
2. INVOCATION:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Follow up discussions from August 22nd Presentations to include 2nd Chance Youth Prevention Project, R.A.P.S. program, etc.
6.2 Continued Discussion regarding the establishment of a Youth Planning Commission
7. 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.

Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee convened by the Caddo Parish Public Safety Committee
2024-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITIZEN’S DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY & REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONVENED BY THE CADDO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
August 29, 2024
1:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING ROLL CALL:

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

Members include: Gabriel Balderas; Wendi Coker; Fred Sanders; Mary O’Neal; Shayne Gibson; Rachel Hill Jackson; Rudolph Glass, Jr.; Cammie Wright; Tammy Carey; Jeanette Ashley-Williams; Coretta Kimble; Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; Nancy Treadwell; Hollie Fritz; Peggy Heacock; Kathy Lewis; Richard Miller; Belinda Rose; Tina Pennywell; Sheri Peace; Tommy Giles; Jeron Rogers; Karen Bell; Tony T. Williams
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1. Introduction from Public Safety Funding Committee Chairman Ken Epperson
6.2 Summary of One Pagers received from:
Swepco
911 Center/ Caddo Parish Communications District Flood Protocols
Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security
Caddo Parish Public Works Department
City of Shreveport Department of Water & Sewerage
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell’s Office
Town of Greenwood
6.3 Q & A Session from Citizens Representative on the Committee
6.4 Summary and closing remarks: Chairman & Committee Members

ADJOURN:

Labor Day Holiday
2024-09-02 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

PRE BID CONFERENCE for Caddo Parish Pickleball Court Resurfacing
2024-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Parks Department, 2900 Hearne Avenue, Suite B, Shreveport, 71103, United States
PARISH OF CADDO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Parish of Caddo, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 8th Floor, Purchasing Division, Suite 805, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 until 3:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.

BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE PARKS DEPARTMENT AT 2900 HEARNE AVENUE, SUITE B, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

PROJECT NAME: Caddo Parish Pickleball Court Resurfacing

PROJECT NUMBER: 24-25

ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER: 24-BC0003

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: General Contractor.
THE GENERAL SCOPE OF THE PROJECT IS AS FOLLOWS: The project consists of the resurfacing of existing tennis courts as shown on the Drawings and Specifications, prepared by TBA Studio Architecture dated June 2024.

Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from:

TBA Studio Architecture
2250 Hospital Drive, Suite 100
Bossier City, LA 71111
Telephone: (318) 742-4675

Deposits on documents shall be as follows: Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per set made out to TBA Studio Architecture.

Documents may be examined, without charge, upon request.

All Bids must be accompanied by Bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base Bid and all alternates and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond written in conformance with state law.

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

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are appropriately licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2164.

Contractors have the option of submitting bids electronically at www.bidexpress.com

No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of Bids, except under the provisions of La. R.S. 38:2214.

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

PARISH OF CADDO
DARLENE COOPER
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Caddo Citizen Advertisement Dates:
August 15, 2024
August 22, 2024
August 29, 2024

[BID] Caddo Parish Pickleball Court Resurfacing
2024-09-03 10:00 - 2024-09-17 15:00 | Public Works Department, 505 Travis Street, 8th Floor, Suite 820, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting
2024-09-03 13:00 - 14:00 | 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
September 3, 2024
1:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Chris Kracman, Chairman
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Greg Young
John-Paul Young—President

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discussion related to Master Planning and Unified Development Code updates to include discussion of structure, goals, funding and timeline.

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.

Property Standards Hearing Committee Meeting
2024-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE AGENDA
September 3, 2024
2:00 pm

PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ed Lazarus, Chairman
Ken Epperson, Sr.
Chris Kracman
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young—President

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS: Property Standards Hearing

-Reminder that each motion is to include the Committee’s recommendation to the Full Body as well as the inclusion of all testimony and documentation into the permanent record
-Administration of Oath: Each party to participate in hearing rises and responds to the oath: “Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God and under pains and penalties of perjury?”
6.1 Case #1 – 9582 Mailhes, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
6.2 Case #2 – 0 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
6.3 Case #3 – 13929 Highway 1, Vivian, LA
(District 1)
6.4 Case #4 – 11020 General Patton Ave. Shreveport, LA
(District 9)
6.5 Case #5 – 3853 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 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.

Work Session
2024-09-03 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
September 3, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition- Special Resolution Recognizing Suicide Awareness Month

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report

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 6456 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2024 ON OUTSTANDING PARISH BOND ISSUES AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID MILLAGE ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6457 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VALUES FIXED, OR TO BE FIXED BY THE LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION ON ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO EXTEND SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND VALUES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6458 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6459 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6460 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS TIMBERLANDS AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID ASSESSMENT ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
11.6 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6461 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO GODS OF GRIND, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 3)
11.7 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6462 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO CADDO PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 2)
11.8 Advance Resolution 56 of 2024
A RESOLUTION, RELATIVE TO HAZARD MITIGATION, TO ADOPT AN UPDATED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit
(Legal)
11.9 Advance Resolution 57 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 48 OF 2023, WHICH ESTABLISHED A CITIZENS DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND REVIEW COMMITTEE IN CADDO PARISH, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
11.10 Advance Resolution 58 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.11 Advance Resolution 59 of 2024
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE ADOPT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF LAND BANKS BY LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN LOUISIANA AND ESTABLISHING THE STRUCTURE AND AUTHYORITY THEREFORE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Economic Development Committee)
11.12 Advance Resolution 60 of 2024
A RESOLUTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 24-132 DIRECTING SCHOOLS TO NOT TEACH CRITICAL RACE THEORY, EXPRESSING THE CADDO PARISH’S OPPOSITION TO THE ORDER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Burrell)
11.13 Advance Resolution 61 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22227 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 12)
11.14 Advance Resolution 62 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22214 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 7)
11.15 Advance Resolution 63 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22215 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 7)
11.16 Advance Resolution 64 of 2024
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CITIZEN ACCESS TO HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS, TO URGE THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF BROADBAND/CONNECT LOUISIANA TO USE AVAILABLE BEAD FUNDING FOR IMPROVING BROADBAND SERVICE IN PUBLIC HOUSING AND OTHER MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Burrell)
11.17 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Willie J. Singleton
(Epperson)
11.18 Advance a Special Resolution Declaring September as Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
11.19 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Hunger Awareness Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
11.20 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
11.21 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mrs. Bobby T. Henderson
(Burrell)
11.22 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce Annual Pioneer Days Heritage Pancake Breakfast
(Epperson)
11.23 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Town of Greenwood’s Annual Pioneer Heritage Days
(Epperson)
11.24 Advance reappointment of NCMC Member Jennifer Fant
(Kracman)
11.25 Advance reappointment of NCMC Member Kenneth Cochran
(Kracman)
11.26 Advance reappointment of Phyllis Hart to the PZC
(Gage-Watts)
11.27 Advance Appointment of Jessica Tullis to the PZC
(Kracman)
11.28 Advance Appointment of Henry Swearington as Interim Constable for Ward 2 Oil City
(Kracman)
11.29 Advance Property Standards Case #1 – 9582 Mailhes, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
11.30 Advance Property Standards Case #2 – 0 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
11.31 Advance Property Standards Case #3 – 13929 Highway 1, Vivian, LA
(District 1)
11.32 Advance Property Standards Case #4 – 11020 General Patton Ave. Shreveport, LA
(District 9)
11.32 Advance Property Standards Case #5 – 3853 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
11.34 Advance Visit from Caddo Parish Tax Assessor Charles Hennington to present information related to the Tax Board of Review Appeals hearing
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.35 Advance a Visit from the Airport Park Community Choir
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
14.2 Ordinance 6452 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S GEOGRAPHIC NUMBER 171410-011-0031-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 18, & WEST HALF OF LOT 19, BLOCK 10, QUEENSBOROUGH ANNEX, SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works, District 3)
14.3 Ordinance 6453 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY MEANS OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
14.4 I Ordinance No. 6454 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SEVEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ALL WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
14.5 Ordinance 6455 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-182, SCHEDULE A, SPEED LIMITS, ON DIXIE GARDEN DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 4)

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
2024-09-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
September 5, 2024
2:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Greg Young (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage Watts
Victor L. Thomas
Steffon Jones
Roy Burrell
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discussion on Living Wage Ordinance to include extending to those we contract with

ADJOURN:

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

Regular Session
2024-09-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
September 5, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

6.1 Caddo Parish Tax Assessor Charles Hennington presenting information relative to the Tax Board of Review Appeals Hearing
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes August 22, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Willie J. Singleton
(Epperson, Cothran, Burrell, Thomas)
8.2 Special Resolution Declaring September as Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts, Cothran, Burrell, Thomas)
8.3 Special Resolution recognizing Hunger Awareness Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts, Cothran, John-Paul Young, Thomas, Burrell)
8.4 Special Resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts, Cothran, Thomas, Burrell)
8.5 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mrs. Bobby T. Henderson
(Burrell, Cothran)
8.6 Special Resolution Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Pioneer Days Heritage Pancake Breakfast
(Epperson, Cothran)
8.7 Special Resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Town of Greenwood’s Annual Pioneer Heritage Days
(Epperson, Cothran)
8.8 Special Resolution Commemorating Suicide Awareness Month
(Cothran, Thomas, John-Paul Young, Burrell)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
12.2 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6452 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S GEOGRAPHIC NUMBER 171410-011-0031-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 18, & WEST HALF OF LOT 19, BLOCK 10, QUEENSBOROUGH ANNEX, SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works, District 3)
12.3 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6453 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY MEANS OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
12.4 Public Hearing For Ordinance No. 6454 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SEVEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ALL WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
12.5 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6455 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-182, SCHEDULE A, SPEED LIMITS, ON DIXIE GARDEN DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 4)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6450 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
14.2 Ordinance 6452 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S GEOGRAPHIC NUMBER 171410-011-0031-00 AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 18, & WEST HALF OF LOT 19, BLOCK 10, QUEENSBOROUGH ANNEX, SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Public Works, District 3)
14.3 Ordinance 6453 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY MEANS OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
14.4 Ordinance No. 6454 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SEVEN PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE STOVALL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ALL WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
14.5 Ordinance 6455 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-182, SCHEDULE A, SPEED LIMITS, ON DIXIE GARDEN DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 4)

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

17.1 Introduce Ordinance 6456 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2024 ON OUTSTANDING PARISH BOND ISSUES AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID MILLAGE ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
17.2 Introduce Ordinance 6457 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VALUES FIXED, OR TO BE FIXED BY THE LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION ON ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO EXTEND SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND VALUES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
17.3 Introduce Ordinance 6458 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
17.4 Introduce Ordinance 6459 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Finance)
17.5 Introduce Ordinance 6460 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS TIMBERLANDS AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID ASSESSMENT ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
17.6 Introduce Ordinance 6461 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO GODS OF GRIND, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 3)
17.7 Introduce Ordinance 6462 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO CADDO PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 2)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes from September 3rd, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 56 of 2024
A RESOLUTION, RELATIVE TO HAZARD MITIGATION, TO ADOPT AN UPDATED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit
(Legal)
18.2 Resolution 57 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 48 OF 2023, WHICH ESTABLISHED A CITIZENS DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND REVIEW COMMITTEE IN CADDO PARISH, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
18.3 Resolution 58 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson) (Clerks Note: This item cannot be adopted until the September 19th Regular Session, because it would amend the Bylaws. It is included here to provide public notice)
18.4 Resolution 59 of 2024
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE ADOPT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF LAND BANKS BY LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN LOUISIANA AND ESTABLISHING THE STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY THEREFORE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Economic Development Committee)
18.5 Resolution 60 of 2024
A RESOLUTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 24-132 DIRECTING SCHOOLS TO NOT TEACH CRITICAL RACE THEORY, EXPRESSING THE CADDO PARISH’S OPPOSITION TO THE ORDER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Burrell)
18.6 Resolution 61 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22227 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 12)
18.7 Resolution 62 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22214 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 7)
18.8 Resolution 63 of 2024
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22215 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 7)
18.9 Resolution 64 of 2024
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CITIZEN ACCESS TO HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS, TO URGE THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF BROADBAND/CONNECT LOUISIANA TO USE AVAILABLE BEAD FUNDING FOR IMPROVING BROADBAND SERVICE IN PUBLIC HOUSING AND OTHER MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Burrell, Gage-Watts, Thomas)

OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Reappointment of North Caddo Medical Center Member Jennifer Fant to fill the unexpired term of Ronnie Festervan, Term to expire 7/18/2026. Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(Kracman)
20.2 Reappointment of North Caddo Medical Center Member Kenneth Cochran, Term to Expire 7-18-20. Exhibit 1
(Kracman)
20.3 Reappoint Phyllis Hart to the PZC Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(Gage-Watts)
20.4 Appointment Henry Swearington as Interim Constable for Ward 2 (Oil City) to fulfill the duties of the office after Constable Barry Purcell passed away and until a special election can be called in the Spring election cycle of 2025. Exhibit 1
(Kracman)
20.5 Adopt Property Standards Hearing Committee Recommendations for Property Standards Case #1 – 9582 Mailhes, Shreveport, LA 71106 Exhibit 1- Minutes
(District 9)
20.6 Adopt Property Standards Hearing Committee Recommendations for Property Standards Case #2 – 0 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA Exhibit 1- Minutes
(District 2)
20.7 Adopt Property Standards Hearing Committee Recommendations for Property Standards Case #3 – 13929 Highway 1, Vivian, LA Exhibit 1- Minutes
(District 1)
20.8 Adopt Property Standards Hearing Committee Recommendations for Property Standards Case #4 – 11020 General Patton Ave. Shreveport, LA Exhibit 1- Minutes
(District 9)
20.9 Adopt Property Standards Hearing Committee Recommendations for Property Standards Case #5 – 3853 Dansby (Anderson) Road, Shreveport, LA Exhibit 1- Minutes
(District 2)

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.

Audit and Finance Committee Hearing
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
September 11, 2024
12:00 pm

AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John E. Atkins (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
Greg Young
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition- 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

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:
Internal Audit of Animal Services
Internal Audit of Parks and Recreation
Internal Audit Status Update

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.

Tax Board of Review Appeals Hearing
2024-09-11 13:30 - 15:30 | 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
September 11, 2024
1:30 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. Citizens may also fill out & submit a COMMENT CARD ONLINE HERE prior to the meeting. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

The Caddo Parish Commission sits as the Tax Board of Review to hear appeals from companies and personal property owners within Caddo Parish. Caddo Parish Tax Assessor Charles Henington presents 2024 personal property and company appeals. Exhibit: Re-assessment Letter.

1 Personal Property Disputes & Company Appeals

5.1.1 DCP EAST TEXAS GATHERINGS LP- Account #828974807

ADJOURN:

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

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-09-15 10:00 - 2024-10-31 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, October 23th, 2024. 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 October 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

Long Range Planning & Special Projects Committee Meeting
2024-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | 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
September 16, 2024
11:00 am

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Chris Kracman, Chairman
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Greg Young
John-Paul Young—President

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Update on Walter B. Jacobs project
6.2 Discussion related to Master Planning and Unified Development Code updates to include discussion of structure, goals, funding and timeline.
6.3 Update on Discussion with Constables and Justices of the Piece about litter enforcement

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.

Personnel, Policy & Procedures Committee Meeting
2024-09-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PERSONNEL, POLICY & PROCEDURE COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 16th, 2024
1:30 pm

PERSONNEL, POLICY & PROCEDURE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Grace Anne Blake (Chair)
Victor Thomas
Ron Cothran
Ken Epperson, Sr.
John-Paul Young—President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discussion of Bylaw update process

ADJOURN:

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

Work Session
2024-09-16 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
September 16, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
** Following the Pledge of Allegiance there will be a Moment of Silence to remember the victims, heroes, first responders, and their families during the attack of September 11, 2001.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition: Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating 40th Anniversary of the Dixie Cold Storage Fire of 1984
(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:

1 Visit from the Caddo Clerk of Court Mike Spence and Caddo Registrar of Voters Dale Sibley

(Caddo Commission)
6.2 Visit from Friends of Fairgrounds Field Exhibit
(John-Paul Young)

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report
7.1.1 August Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 Advance Appointment of Jessica Tullis to the PZC to fill the unexpired term of Damon Humphries Resume
(Kracman)

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Introduction of ORDINANCE 6463 of 2024 in relation to Zoning Case 24-01-CTAP
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
11.2 Advance Introduction of ORDINANCE 6464 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

11.3 Advance Resolution 65 of 2024
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION FOR THE EFFORTS TO RENOVATE AND IMPROVE FAIRGROUNDS FIELD AND THE EFFORTS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE FAIRGROUND OF FAIRGROUNDS FIELD TOWARDS THAT GOAL, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(John-Paul Young, Thomas)
11.4 Advance a Special Resolution Honoring Gold Star Survivors
(Epperson, Cothran, Thomas, Atkins)
11.5 Advance a Special Resolution celebrating the installation of Rev. Brian Wilson as Pastor of Unity of Faith Baptist Church
(Cothran)
11.6 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Workforce Development Month and Goodwill Industries.
(Thomas)
11.7 Advance a Special Resolution for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
(Thomas)
11.8 Advance a Special Resolution for the Progressive Smith Brothers
(Thomas)
11.9 Advance Appointment of Mr. Patrick Caraway to the Industrial Development Board to fill the unexpired term of Kyle McInnis, term to expire 8/22/2029. Resume
(Atkins)
11.10 Advance Appointment of Mr. Tim Jones to the Industrial Development Board to fill the unexpired term of Kyle McInnis, term to expire 8/22/2029. Resume
(Cothran, Jones)

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 Visit from Airport Park Community Choir
(Gage-Watts)
14.2 Presentation of Special Resolution for Mrs. Bobby T. Henderson
(Burrell, Cothran)
14.3 Resolution 58 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson, Thomas)
14.4 Ordinance 6456 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2024 ON OUTSTANDING PARISH BOND ISSUES AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID MILLAGE ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.5 Ordinance 6457 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VALUES FIXED, OR TO BE FIXED BY THE LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION ON ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO EXTEND SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND VALUES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.6 Ordinance 6458 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.7 Ordinance 6459 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.8 Ordinance 6460 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS TIMBERLANDS AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID ASSESSMENT ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.9 Ordinance 6461 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO GODS OF GRIND, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Proposed Amendment
(District 3)
14.10 Ordinance 6462 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO CADDO PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-09-17 09:30 - 10:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for September 25th, 2024.
All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening. The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza.
Properties for Bid

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

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

Charter Review Committee
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA
1st Floor Conference Room
September 17, 2024
1:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Mr. Versa Clark
Mr. Steven Coleman
Mr. Mike Johnson
Dr. Jimmy Jones
Mr. Curtis Joseph
Ms. Mavice Thigpen
Parish Attorney Donna Frazier
Commission President John Paul Young
Caddo Parish Administrator Erica Bryant

Non-Voting: Caddo Commission Clerk, Jeff Everson

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Citizens who wish to address the Committee, may fill out a comment card or rise to be recognized. Individual Comments are limited to 3 minutes during the section of this agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:

Selection of Officers
Determination of Meeting Schedule
Discussion of Charter Review process, webpage, etc.

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.

Citizen's Disaster Response, Review and Recovery Committee convened by the Caddo Parish Public Safety Committee
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITIZEN’S DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY & REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONVENED BY THE CADDO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
September 19, 2024
1:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY ROLL CALL:

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

Members include: Gabriel Balderas; Wendi Coker; Fred Sanders; Mary O’Neal; Shayne Gibson; Rachel Hill Jackson; Rudolph Glass, Jr.; Cammie Wright; Tammy Carey; Jeanette Ashley-Williams; Coretta Kimble; Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; Nancy Treadwell; Hollie Fritz; Peggy Heacock; Kathy Lewis; Richard Miller; Belinda Rose; Tina Pennywell; Sheri Peace; Tommy Giles; Jeron Rogers; Karen Bell; Tony T. Williams [ADD MEMbers]
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 Public Defender’s Office Presentation regarding Caddo support of Public Defender’s salaries
6.2 Hazard Mitigation Plan review
6.3 War on Litter update
6.3 Disaster Committee Update from Public Safety Funding Committee Chairman Ken Epperson
6.4 Any additional reports received
6.5 Q & A Session from Citizens Representative on the Committee
6.6 Summary and closing remarks: Chairman & Committee Members

ADJOURN:

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

Regular Session
2024-09-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
September 19, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

6.1 Recognition of the Veterans Celebration Committee in the United States Congressional Record– presented by Sen. Bill Cassidy’s Office
(Epperson, Burrell, Cothran, Gage-Watts and Thomas)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes September 5, 2024
7.2 Special Session Tax Board of Review, September 11, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution Honoring Gold Star Survivors and Declaring Gold Star Mother’s Day
(Epperson, Cothran, Thomas, Atkins, Jones, Gage-Watts, Burrell)
8.2 Special Resolution celebrating the installation of Rev. Brian Wilson as Pastor of Unity of Faith Baptist Church
(Cothran, Jones, Gage-Watts, Burrell)
8.3 Special Resolution recognizing Workforce Development Month and Goodwill Industries.
(Thomas, Cothran, Jones, Gage-Watts, Burrell)
8.4 Special Resolution for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
(Thomas, Cothran, Jones Gage-Watts, Burrell)
8.5 Special Resolution for the Progressive Smith Brothers
(Thomas, Cothran, Jones Gage-Watts, Burrell)
8.6 Special Resolution Commemorating 40th Anniversary of the Dixie Cold Storage Fire of 1984
(Thomas, Cothran, Gage-Watts, Burrell)
8.7 Presentation of Previously Adopted Resolutions to include
8.7.1 Special Resolution for Mrs. Bobby T. Henderson (Burrell, Cothran)
8.7.2 Special Resolution Declaring September as Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month in Caddo Parish (Gage-Watts, Cothran)
8.7.3 Special Resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Caddo Parish (Gage-Watts, Cothran)
8.7.4 Special Resolution recognizing Airport Park Community Choir

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6456 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2024 ON OUTSTANDING PARISH BOND ISSUES AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID MILLAGE ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6457 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VALUES FIXED, OR TO BE FIXED BY THE LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION ON ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO EXTEND SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND VALUES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.3 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6458 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.4 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6459 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.5 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6460 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS TIMBERLANDS AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID ASSESSMENT ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.6 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6461 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO GODS OF GRIND, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Proposed Amendment
(District 3)
12.7 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6462 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO CADDO PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 2)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6456 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PARISH MILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, DUE IN 2024 ON OUTSTANDING PARISH BOND ISSUES AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID MILLAGE ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.2 Ordinance 6457 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VALUES FIXED, OR TO BE FIXED BY THE LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION ON ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO EXTEND SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND VALUES ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.3 Ordinance 6458 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.4 Ordinance 6459 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.5 Ordinance 6460 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS TIMBERLANDS AND TO INSTRUCT THE ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE SAID ASSESSMENT ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE YEAR 2024, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.6 Ordinance 6461 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO GODS OF GRIND, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Proposed Amendment
(District 3)
14.7 Ordinance 6462 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO DONATE SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO DONATION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE PARISH UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 ET SEQ., TO AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO CADDO PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 2)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

15.1 Introduce ORDINANCE 6463 of 2024 in relation to Zoning Case 24-01-CTAP
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce ORDINANCE 6464 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Ratify Work Session Minutes September 16, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 58 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson, Thomas)

OLD BUSINESS:

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. 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.

"War on Litter" Parishwide Event
2024-09-21 08:00 - 16:00 | 1701 Monty Street, Shreveport, LA, 1701 Monty Street, Shreveport, 71107, United States
Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo is encouraging citizens to do their part and join the war on litter by participating in a special parish wide clean up event.
The “War On Litter” event will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 8am – 4pm at compactor sites across Caddo Parish. Citizens are encouraged to take this opportunity to drop off any unwanted items that may be causing clutter or contributing to litter across the Parish.
“Litter and trash continue to pose a serious issue across Caddo Parish,” said District 12 Caddo Parish Commissioner and Public Safety committee chair Ken Epperson, Sr. “We are asking all citizens to do their part in helping create a cleaner Caddo Parish by participating during this special event and removing unwanted items and trash from our Parish,” said Epperson.
A press conference to announce event details and provide more information on the Parish’s efforts to combat litter will be announced.

The following sites will be collecting items:
Blanchard – 7045 Dixie Blanchard Rd Shreveport, LA
North Blanchard – 7340 Louisiana Highway 1, Shreveport, LA
West Park – 7294 West Park Rd Shreveport, LA
Longwood – 9416 Blanchard Latex Rd Mooringsport, LA
Vivian – 10302 Vivian Airport Rd Vivian, LA
Hosston – 15104 Oak St, Hosston, LA
Keithville – 5159 Keithville-Springridge, Keithville, LA
Springridge – Louisiana 169 & Colquitt Rd Louisiana
Norris Ferry – 10295 Norris Ferry Rd, Shreveport, LA
Mooringsport – Louisiana 169, Mooringsport, LA
Rodessa – 12690 Pitts Rd, Rodessa, LA
Gilliam – 5473 Pearce Ln & 5473 2nd Gilliam, LA
Caddo Parish Fleet Services – 1701 Monty St., Shreveport, LA

Accepted Items:
Furniture
Washers and Dryers
Hot Water Heaters
Lawn Mowers
Barbeque Grills
Recyclable Items (except glass)
Car and Light Truck Tires (5 per visit)

Items Not Accepted:
Batteries
Hazardous Chemicals
Yard Waste (leaves, straw, etc)
Air, Gas Cylinders/Propane Tanks
Commercial Waste
Tractor Trailer Loads
Car Bodies/Frames
18 Wheeler/Tractor Tires
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Economic Development Committee Meeting
2024-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
September 30, 2024
2:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Greg Young (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ron Cothran
Steffon Jones
Stormy Gage Watts
Victor L. Thomas
Roy Burrell
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Recommendation to full body regarding creation of Caddo Film & Television Commission
6.2 Recommendation regarding NGO applications

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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.
