Parish of Caddo

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-04-14 12:00 - 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 AGENDA
April 14, 2025
12:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

1 Potential Agenda Addition: Presentation from Oasis of Hope, Dr. Sharon Green- Oasis of Hope NGO Application

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Continued discussion of and update regarding Pickleball complex. 1 2 3 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.

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-04-03 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
April 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 Potential Agenda Addition: Special Resolution for Rev., Dr. Thomas Myles, Jr.
(Thomas)
4.2 Potential Agenda Addition: Special Resolution for Marcus Palmer
(Jones)
4.3 Potential Agenda Addition: Special Resolution for Kourtney Brownlee
(Cothran)
4.4 Potential Agenda Addition: Special Resolution for J. Bennett Johnson
(Cothran)
4.5 Adopting the Recommendations of the Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Committee
(Alcoholic Beverage Committee)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes March 20, 2025

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Former Commissioner Jim Smith
(Lazarus)
8.2 Special Resolution for Women’s History Month
(Caddo Commission)
8.3 Ratification of Special Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rev., Dr. Bernard and Rev., Dr. Phoebe Kimble
(Cothran)
8.4 Special Resolution for Foster Grandparents
(Burrell)
8.5 Ratification of Special Resolution of Remembrance for Frank Taylor
(Epperson, Cothran)

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 Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):
ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

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

16.1 Introduction of Ordinance No. 6526
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $30,000 FOR YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES D/B/A JEWELL HOUSE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO fact sheet
(Gage-Watts)
16.2 Introduction of Ordinance No. 6527
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPER TIES 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)
16.3 Introduction of Ordinance No. 6528
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 THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1Work Session Minutes March 31, 2025

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 21 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF SPECIAL TAXES AND THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CHARGE THEREIN. ADVANCE RESOLUTION 22 OF 2025
(Fire District 8)
18.2 Resolution 22 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CUTS TO NATIONAL AID PROGRAMS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
18.3 Resolution 23 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
18.4 Resolution 24 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING TARIFFS AGAINST TRADING PARTNERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

OLD BUSINESS:

19.1 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1 Additional names

19.2 (In the capacity as the governing body for the I-49 TIF District) Resolution 2 of 2025 (not to be adopted until April 17th)
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

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.

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting Agenda
2025-04-03 14:15 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 3, 2025
2:15 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Discuss and potentially make recommendations regarding Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

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.

Alcoholic Beverage Committee Hearing
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
April 3, 2025
1:00pm

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr. (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Grace Anne Blake
Chris Kracman
Ed Lazarus
Roy Burrell
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 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?”
6.2 Consider appeal from Lois Cooper. Appeal Letter

ADJOURN:

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

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-31 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 31, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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:

Administration Report 3-31-25

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

1 Advance Ordinance No. 6526

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $30,000 FOR YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES D/B/A JEWELL HOUSE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO fact sheet
(Gage-Watts)
11.2 Advance Ordinance No. 6527
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPER TIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
11.3 Advance Ordinance No. 6528
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 THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
11.4 Advance Advance Resolution 21 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF SPECIAL TAXES AND THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CHARGE THEREIN. ADVANCE RESOLUTION 22 OF 2025
(Fire District 4)
11.5 Advance Resolution 22 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CUTS TO NATIONAL AID PROGRAMS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.6 Advance Resolution 23 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.7 Advance Resolution 24 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING TARIFFS AGAINST TRADING PARTNERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Former Commissioner Jim Smith
(Lazarus)
11.9 Advance Special Resolution for Women’s History Month
(Caddo Commission)
11.10 Advance ratification of Special Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rev., Dr. Bernard and Rev., Dr. Phoebe Kimble
(Cothran)
11.11 Advance Special Resolution for Foster Grandparents
(Burrell)
11.12 Advance ratification of Special Resolution of Remembrance for Frank Taylor
(Epperson, Cothran)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Reminder about the Women’s History Month Celebration in the lobby immediately following the meeting.

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 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)
14.2 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1

14.3 (In the capacity as the governing body for the I-49 TIF District)
Resolution 2 of 2025 (not to be adopted until April 17th)
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2025-03-26 09:30
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for March 26th, 2025.
The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza. All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening.
Adjudicated Properties March List

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

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-20 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Adopt Regular Session Minutes March 6, 2025

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution recognizing the Huntington Girls Basketball State Championship Team
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Cothran, Jones, Burrell, Thomas)
8.2 Ratify Special Resolution celebrating 318 Day festival and Billy Anderson
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Cothran, Jones, Burrell)
8.3 Ratify Special Resolution celebrating Designer LaTasha V. Henderson
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Cothran, Jones, Burrell)
8.3 Ratify Special Resolution for Daytriona “Rich Auntie DaDa” Coleman and her 318 Food Fest
(Gage-Watts, Thomas, Jones)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing on Ordinance 6523 of 2025
ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC
(Thomas)
12.2 Public Hearing on Ordinance 6524 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE SHREVEPORT CLASSIC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2
(Gage-Watts)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6523 of 2025
ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC
(Thomas)
14.2 Ordinance 6524 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE SHREVEPORT CLASSIC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts)

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

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17. 1 Adopt Work Session Minutes from March 17, 2025

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 16 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22265 AND NO. 22266 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exh 1-Map
(District 6, 10 & 11)
18.2 Resolution 17 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE SUBSURFACE USE AGREEMENT WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exh 1- Map
(District 11)
18.3 Resolution 18 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
18.4 Resolution 19 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CUTS TO NATIONAL AID PROGRAMS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
18.5 Resolution 20 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING TARIFFS AGAINST TRADING PARTNERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

OLD BUSINESS:

19.1 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Reappoint Judge Stephen Callaway to the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission (Term to expire 3/31/2031) resume, oath
(Atkins)
20.2 Adopt 2025 Audit Plan
3.17.2025 Audit & Finance Committee Minutes
(Audit & Finance Committee)
20.3 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ACTING AS THE AS THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
20.3.1 Resolution 1 of 2025
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT A TWO CENT SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE SALE AT RETAIL, THE USE, THE LEASE OR RENTAL, THE CONSUMPTION AND STORAGE FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION, OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SALES AND USE TAX IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA EITHER NOW OR IN THE FUTURE AND ON SALES OF SERVICES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING ON MAY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON MAY 31, 2032 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS AUTHORIZED BY PART II, CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT SUCH SALES AND USE TAX; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

20.3.2 Introduce Resolution 2 of 2025 (not to be adopted until April 17th)
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-17 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Admin Report

February Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

11.2 Advance Resolution 16 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22265 AND NO. 22266 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exh 1-Map
(District 6, 10 & 11)

11.3 Advance Resolution 17 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE SUBSURFACE USE AGREEMENT WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exh 1- Map
(District 11)

11.4 Advance Resolution 18 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

11.5 Advance Resolution 19 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CUTS TO NATIONAL AID PROGRAMS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)
11.6 Advance Resolution 20 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING TARIFFS AGAINST TRADING PARTNERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

11.7 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ACTING AS THE AS THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

11.7.1 Advance Resolution 1 of 2025
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT A TWO CENT SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE SALE AT RETAIL, THE USE, THE LEASE OR RENTAL, THE CONSUMPTION AND STORAGE FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION, OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SALES AND USE TAX IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA EITHER NOW OR IN THE FUTURE AND ON SALES OF SERVICES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING ON MAY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON MAY 31, 2032 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS AUTHORIZED BY PART II, CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT SUCH SALES AND USE TAX; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

11.7.2 Advance Resolution 2 of 2025
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit A Exhibit B , Exhibit C- IDB Board Meeting Minutes 9-28-2021, Exhibit D- Ordinance 6193 , Exhibit E- Reg Session Minutes 3-3-2022, Exhibit F- Long Range Committee Minutes 1-6-2025 , Exhibit G- Work Session Minutes- 1-6-2025
(Thomas)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution recognizing the Huntington Girls Basketball State Championship Team
(Epperson, Gage-Watts)

11.9 Advance ratification of Special Resolution celebrating 318 Day festival and Billy Anderson
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

11.10 Advance Ratification of Special Resolution celebrating Designer LaTasha V. Henderson
(Thomas)

11.11 Advance Ratification of Special Resolution for Daytriona “Rich Auntie DaDa” Coleman and her 318 Food Fest
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

11.12 Advance Reappointment of Judge Stephen Callaway to the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission resume, oath
(Atkins)

11.13 Advance Adoption of 2025 Audit Plan
(Audit & Finance Committee)

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 6523 of 2025
ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC
(Thomas)
16.2 Ordinance 6524 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE SHREVEPORT CLASSIC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts)

ADJOURN:

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

Caddo Parish Commission's Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
2025-03-17 14:45 - 15:15
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA
March 17, 2025
2:45 pm

AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John E. Atkins, Chairman
Steffon Jones
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss and Make recommendation of the 2025 Internal Audit Plan to the full body
2025 Internal Audit Plan

Information Systems – Change Management
Payroll and Benefits

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 Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-06 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 6, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

1 Adopt Regular Session Minutes from February 20, 2025.

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Judy Durham
(Thomas, Epperson)
8.2 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Larry Ferdinand, Sr.
(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 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas)
12.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6519 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1-Map
(District 3)
12.3 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6520 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEAD START FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.4 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6521 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
12.5 Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6522 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A TRACT OF LAND AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN J. N. HOWELL’S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ADJACENT TO THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT, FROM SOLOMON RENTAL, L.L.C., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1-Map
(Legal)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas)
14.2 Ordinance No. 6519 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1-Map
(District 3)
14.3 Ordinance No. 6520 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEAD START FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.4 Ordinance No. 6521 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)
14.5 Ordinance No. 6522 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A TRACT OF LAND AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN J. N. HOWELL’S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ADJACENT TO THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT, FROM SOLOMON RENTAL, L.L.C., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1-Map
(Legal)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6523 of 2025
ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC
(Thomas)

16.2 Introduce Ordinance 6524 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE SHREVEPORT CLASSIC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes of March 3, 2025

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 10 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 42 OF 2024 TO EXTEND CADDO PARISH’S WAR ON LITTER potential amendment
(Epperson)
18.2 Resolution 11 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 12)

18.3 Resolution 12 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 15035 AND NO. 18798 AND NO. 20346 FROM ARAPAHOE SPV, LLC, AND ORX RESOURCES, LLC, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, Exhibit 3
(District 2)

18.4 Resolution 13 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 19480 FROM BPX OPERATING COMPANY, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 9)

18.5 Resolution 14 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22029 AND 22030 FROM MAMMOTH MINERALS, LLC, AND FPCC USA, INC.,TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(District 2 and District 12)

OLD BUSINESS:

19.1 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-03-06 14:30 - 15:30
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
March 6, 2025
2:30 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND INITIAL ACTIVITIES.
6.2 Discussion of Pickleball project Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 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.

Caddo Industrial Development Bord meeting
2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:00
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development
Board of the Parish of Caddo, Inc., has been called by the President and that the meeting shall take
place on Wednesday, March 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Conference Room of
Government Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.
Agenda
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF
THE PARISH OF CADDO, INC.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
12:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes of the February 5, 2025, Meeting
4. Public Comment
5. Approval of new PILOT for SLB facility
6. Consideration of action regarding Multipack grant
7. Consideration of RFQ for underwriting services related to Small Business Economic
Development Grant Program
8. Finance Report/Approval of Expenses/Review of Budget
9. Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19)
10. Adjournment

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-03-03 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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 Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS

11.1Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6523 of 2025
ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE I-49 NORTH CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PILOT AGREEMENT WITH EDGEMONT HOLDINGS, LLC
(Thomas)

11.2 Advance Introduction of Ordinance 6524 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE SHREVEPORT CLASSIC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Gage-Watts)

11.3 Advance Resolution 10 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 42 OF 2024 TO EXTEND CADDO PARISH’S WAR ON LITTER
(Epperson)

11.4 Advance Resolution 11 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 12)

11.5 Advance Resolution 12 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 15035 AND NO. 18798 AND NO. 20346 FROM ARAPAHOE SPV, LLC, AND ORX RESOURCES, LLC, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, Exhibit 3
(District 2)

11.6 Advance Resolution 13 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 19480 FROM BPX OPERATING COMPANY, TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 9)

11.7 Advance Resolution 14 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22029 AND 22030 FROM MAMMOTH MINERALS, LLC, AND FPCC USA, INC.,TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2
(District 2 and District 12)

11.8 Resolution 15 of 2024
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 09 OF 2014 TO ALLOW FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF A CADDO PARISH POET LAUREATE BEING CONSIDERED FOR A CONSECUTIVE APPOINTMENT
(Jones)

11.9 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Judy Durham
(Thomas, Epperson)

11.10 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Larry Ferdinand
(Burrell)

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. 6519 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1-Map
(District 3)

14.2 Ordinance No. 6520 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEAD START FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.3 Ordinance No. 6521 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

14.4 Ordinance No. 6522 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A TRACT OF LAND AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN J. N. HOWELL’S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ADJACENT TO THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT, FROM SOLOMON RENTAL, L.L.C., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1-Map
(Legal)

14.5 Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas)

14.6 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1
(Gage-Watts, 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.

Personnel, Policies and Procedures Committee
2025-03-03 14:00 - 15:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PERSONNEL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE AGENDA
March 3, 2025
2:00 pm

PERSONNEL, POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
John E. Atkins
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Review and Discussion of Bylaws to be initiated and will continue in subsequent meetings

6.2 Follow up Discussion and possible recommendations related to the Charter Review Committee Recommendations

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 and Related Services Committee Meeting
2025-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
March 3, 2025
1:00 pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Steffon Jones (Chair)
Grace Ann Blake
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Report from Director Andrew Randle
6.2 Visit from and discussion related to My Community Cares
6.3 Visit from and discussion related to RAPS Program.
6.3 Visit from and Discussion related to The Harbor
6.4 Discussion of the Father Initiative

ADJOURN:

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

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-03-03 12:00 - 13:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
March 3, 2025
12:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss and solicit appointment of enthusiastic volunteers to serve as foundational Film and Entertainment Advisory Board 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.

Cancelled- Juvenile Justice & Related Services Committee
2025-02-26 11:30 - 13:00
Cancelled
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 26, 2025
11:30am

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Steffon Jones (Chair)
Grace Ann Blake
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Report from Caddo Juvenile Services Director Andrew Randall, Jr.
6.2 Visit from and discussion related to My Community Cares
6.3 Visit from and discussion related to RAPS Program.
6.3 Visit from and Discussion related to The Harbor
6.4 Discussion of the Father Initiative

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
2025-02-26 09:30 - 22:00
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for February 26th, 2025.
The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza. All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening.
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

RFP 25-07R Janitorial Services
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2025-03-20 15:00

IFB 25-09 Carpet and Vinyl Flooring Installation
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2025-03-17 15:00

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-02-20 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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 Rep Cleo Fields’s District Manager, Lindora Baker

6.2 Charter Review Committee, President Dr. Jimmy Jones and members

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Adopt Regular Session Minutes of February 6, 2025

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Ratify Special Resolution of Remembrance for Sgt. Robert Henry Lewis
(Gage-Watts)

8.2 Ratify Special Resolution of Remembrance for Antonio Washington
(Gage-Watts, Jones)

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 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-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 ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE 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 06)
11.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-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 ON THE NORTH END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)
12.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(District 1)
12.3 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones, Burrell, Thomas)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

12.1 Ordinance 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-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 ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE 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 06)
13.2 Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-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 ON THE NORTH END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)
14.2 Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(District 1)
14.3 Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones, Burrell, Thomas)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

None

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance No. 6519 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1-Map
(District 3)

16.2 Introduce Ordinance No. 6520 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEAD START FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

16.3 Introduce Ordinance No. 6521 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

16.4 Introduce Ordinance No. 6522 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A TRACT OF LAND AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN J. N. HOWELL’S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ADJACENT TO THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT, FROM SOLOMON RENTAL, L.L.C., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1-Map
(Legal)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt the Work Session Minutes of February 18, 2025

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 4 of 2025– A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2024 AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Public Safety Committee)

18.2 Resolution 7 of 2025
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO HOLD A SPECIAL SESSION TO ENACT INSURANCE REFORMS THAT WOULD REDUCE PREMIUMS ON AUTO, HOME AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson, Cothran, Atkins, Young, Burrell, Lazarus)

18.3 Resolution 8 of 2025
REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO AUTHORIZE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL EARLY VOTING LOCATION IN CADDO PARISH AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman, Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson, Cothran, Atkins, Young, Burrell, Lazarus)

18.4 Resolution 9 of 2025
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL No. 6 OF THE 2025 LOUISIANA REGULAR SESSION REGARDING MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS BY APARTMENT COMPLEX OWNERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas)

OLD BUSINESS:

19.1 Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas) (Public Hearing and final consideration not until March)
19.2 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1
(Gage-Watts, Thomas) (reminder to submit by deadline for March meeting)

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Action Item requesting and approving relocation assistance for residents impacted by non-payment of Master Meters at Apartments complexes, to include Village Square and Southern Oaks who are scheduled to lose access to water on 2/27/25.
(Gage-Watts, Jones)

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.

IFB 25-10, Janitorial Supplies, Trash Liners, Paper Products, and Disposable Goods
2025-02-20 08:00 - 2025-03-11 15:00

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-02-18 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 18, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

VISITORS:

6.1 Visit from Caddo Parish Poet Laureate Poetic X

REPORTS:

ADMIN REPORT

Finance Report-Jan

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 No. 6519 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1-Map
(District 3)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6520 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEAD START FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6521 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Finance)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6522 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A TRACT OF LAND AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN J. N. HOWELL’S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, ADJACENT TO THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT, FROM SOLOMON RENTAL, L.L.C., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1-Map
(Legal)

11.5 Advance Resolution 6 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION REGARDING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

11.6 Advance Resolution 7 of 2025
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO HOLD A SPECIAL SESSION TO ENACT INSURANCE REFORMS THAT WOULD REDUCE PREMIUMS ON PROPERTY, HOME, AUTO, COMMERCIAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)

11.7 Advance Resolution 8 of 2025
REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO AUTHORIZE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL EARLY VOTING LOCATION IN CADDO PARISH AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Sgt. Robert Henry Lewis
(Gage-Watts)

11.9 Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Antonio Washington
(Gage-Watts)

11.10 Advance action item requesting and approving relocation assistance for residents impacted by non-payment of Master Meters at Apartments complexes, to include Village Green and Southern Oaks who are scheduled to lose access to water on 2/27/25.
(Gage-Watts, Jones)

11.11 Advance a Visit from Rep Cleo Fields’s District Manager, Lindora Baker
(Gage-Watts)

11.12 Advance a Visit from Dr. Jimmy Jones and the Charter Review Committee
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

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 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-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 ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE 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 06)

14.2 Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-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 ON THE NORTH END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)
14.3 Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(District 1)

14.4 Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas) (final consideration not until March meeting)

14.5 Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones, Burrell, Thomas)
14.6 Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
14.7 Resolution 4 of 2025– A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2024 AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 114.7 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1 (reminder to submit by deadline for March meeting)
(Gage-Watts, 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.

Long Range Planning Committee
2025-02-18 14:00 - 15:30
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
February 18, 2025
2:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Discuss and potentially make recommendations regarding Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet

ADJOURN:

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

Holiday
2025-02-17

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-02-06 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 6, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

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

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

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 January 23, 2025 Regular Session Minutes

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution recognizing Black History Month in the Parish of Caddo
(Gage-Watts, Cothran, Epperson, Thomas)
8.2 Special Resolution honoring Bonnie Moore upon her Retirement
(Burrell, Cothran, Epperson, Thomas)
8.3 Special Resolution Welcoming Pastor Bobby Smith
(Gage-Watts, Epperson)
8.4 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Fred Caldwell II
(Gage-Watts, Jones, Cothran, Epperson, Thomas)
8.5 Special Resolution of Remembrance for the Hon. Joe Shyne
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Jones, Cothran, Epperson, Burrell)
8.6 Special Resolution of Remembrance for Pastor H. Calvin Austin, III
(Jones, Cothran, Epperson, Thomas)

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 Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

15.1 Introduce Ordinance 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-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 ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE 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 06)

15.2 Introduce Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-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 ON THE NORTH END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(District 1)

16.2 Introduce Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee, Thomas)

16.3 Introduce Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones, Burrell, Thomas)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 February 4, 2025 Work Session Minutes

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 5 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22252 AND NO. 22253 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(District 5, 7, and 12)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Authorize Administration to accept changes to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Assignment related to the Red River Expressway. Exhibit 1
(Long Range Planning, Atkins)

20.2 Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members Exhibit 1
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

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.

Public Safety Committee
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 6, 2025
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr. – Chair
John E. Atkins
John-Paul Young
Ed Lazarus
Stormy Gage-Watts– President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion of Citizens Disaster Response Committee Document

Discuss and make recommendation related to Resolution 4 of 2025– A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2024 AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
ADJOURN:

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

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 6, 2025
1:00 pm

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
Ron Cothran
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr.,
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion regarding NGO Appropriations process.
Discussion regarding NGO Education Seminar

ADJOURN:

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

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, INC.
2025-02-05 12:00 - 14:00
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development
Board of the Parish of Caddo, Inc., has been called by the President and that the meeting shall take
place on Wednesday, February 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Conference Room of
Government Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

Agenda
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
12:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes of the November 15, 2024, Meeting
4. Public Comment
5. Election of Second Vice-President
6. Consideration of purchase of domain name
7. Consideration of purchase of Microsoft 365 Business Account
8. Consideration of purchase of JotForm subscription
9. Consideration of CEA with Durham Transport
10. Consideration of Amendments to Amazon related PILOT Leases
11. Consideration of Extension of State Agency Lease #22066
12. Update on IRG & Shreveport Business Park
13. Finance Report/Approval of Expenses
14. Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19)
15. Adjournment

Work Session (rescheduled)
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 4, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:
4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Pastor H. Calvin Austin, III
(Jones, Cothran, Epperson)
5. 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.
6. VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Admin 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 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-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 ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE 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 06)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-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 ON THE NORTH END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(Public Works)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones)

11.6 Advance Resolution 5 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22252 AND NO. 22253 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet

11.7 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Black History Month in the Parish of Caddo
(Gage-Watts, Cothran)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution honoring Bonnie Moore upon her Retirement
(Burrell, Cothran)

11.9 Advance a Special Resolution Welcoming Pastor Bobby Smith
(Gage-Watts)

11.10 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Fred Caldwell II
(Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson)

11.11 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Joe Shyne
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson)

11.12 Advance Action Item Authorizing Administration to accept changes to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Assignment related to the Red River Expressway. Exhibit 1
(Long Range Planning, Atkins)

11.13 Advance Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members
(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:

1 Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6513 of 2025

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

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.
