Date] 3:30 P.M

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION 505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Streaming at www.caddo.org [DATE] 3:30 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

Dominick District 1 Gage-Watts District 7

Johnson, LB District 2 Middleton District 8

Jackson District 3 Atkins District 9

Linn District 4 Chavez District 10

Bowman District 5 Smith District 11

Cawthorne District 6 Johnson, L District 12

2. INVOCATION:

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so.

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:

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

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.

6. VISITORS:

7. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

7.I. Special Resolution Of Recognition To Mrs. Paula Hickman, Executive Director, The Community Foundation. (Commissioner Jackson)

7.II. Special Resolution To Bishop Joseph Walker (Commissioner Jackson)

7.III. Special Recognition To Louisiana American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir Members Certificate of Excellence presentation to members.

(Commissioner Jackson)

8. ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Documents:

RS-9-NOVEMBER-2017.PDF

9. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2018 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

CONCLUDE HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

Documents:

2018 BUDGET ADVERTISEMENT.PDF BUDGET ORDINANCES 2018.PDF

10. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

11. ORDINANCES: (For Final Passage)

12. ORDINANCES: (For Introduction By Title)

12.I. Ordinance No. 5748 Of 2017 AMENDING THE BUDGETS OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FUND, DETENTION FACILITIES FUND, JUVENILE JUSTICE FUND, BIOMEDICAL FUND, RIVERBOAT FUND, AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO ADJUST THE BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATIONS THAT ARE FAILING TO MEET THE BUDGET (Finance)

Documents:

5748 - VARIOUS AMENDMENTS.PDF

13. WORK SESSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2017 RATIFY WORK SESSION MINUTES

14. RESOLUTIONS:

14.I. Resolution No. 81 Of 2017 TO REQUEST THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION OF CADDO PARISH, THROUGH ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TO PROVIDE A LIST OF PROPERTIES DOWN ZONED WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (Commissioner Linn)

Documents:

DOWN-ZONED PROPERTIES.PDF

14.II. Resolution No. 82 Of 2017 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD’S APPLICATION TO ADD BETHUNE HIGH SCHOOL TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (Commissioners Jackson and Gage-Watts)

Documents:

82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HIGH SCHOOL (NATIONAL HISTORIC).PDF 82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HISTORIC REGISTRY.PDF

14.III. Resolution No. 83 Of 2017 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 AS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

(Commissioner Jackson)

Documents:

83 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.PDF

15. OLD BUSINESS:

16. NEW BUSINESS:

16.I. Confirmation Of Appointment To The North Caddo Hospital District Board Confirm the appointment of Mr. Ronnie Festavan to the North Caddo Hospital District Board, to fill the unexpired term left vacant by the resignation of Mrs. Helen Adger.

(Commissioner Dominick)

17. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

18. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

19. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)

20. ADJOURN:

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 505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Streaming at www.caddo.org [DATE] 3:30 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

Dominick District 1 Gage-Watts District 7

Johnson, LB District 2 Middleton District 8

Jackson District 3 Atkins District 9

Linn District 4 Chavez District 10

Bowman District 5 Smith District 11

Cawthorne District 6 Johnson, L District 12

2. INVOCATION:

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so.

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:

5. CITIZENS COMMENTS:

6. VISITORS:

7. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

7.I. Special Resolution Of Recognition To Mrs. Paula Hickman, Executive Director, The Community Foundation. (Commissioner Jackson)

7.II. Special Resolution To Bishop Joseph Walker (Commissioner Jackson)

7.III. Special Recognition To Louisiana American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir Members Certificate of Excellence presentation to members.

(Commissioner Jackson)

8. ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Documents:

RS-9-NOVEMBER-2017.PDF

9. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2018 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

CONCLUDE HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

Documents:

2018 BUDGET ADVERTISEMENT.PDF BUDGET ORDINANCES 2018.PDF

10. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

11. ORDINANCES: (For Final Passage)

12. ORDINANCES: (For Introduction By Title)

Documents:

5748 - VARIOUS AMENDMENTS.PDF

13. WORK SESSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2017 RATIFY WORK SESSION MINUTES

14. RESOLUTIONS:

Documents:

DOWN-ZONED PROPERTIES.PDF

Documents:

82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HIGH SCHOOL (NATIONAL HISTORIC).PDF 82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HISTORIC REGISTRY.PDF

14.III. Resolution No. 83 Of 2017 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 AS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

(Commissioner Jackson)

Documents:

83 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.PDF

15. OLD BUSINESS:

16. NEW BUSINESS:

(Commissioner Dominick)

17. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

18. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

19. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)

20. ADJOURN:

1. ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

Dominick District 1 Gage-Watts District 7

Johnson, LB District 2 Middleton District 8

Jackson District 3 Atkins District 9

Linn District 4 Chavez District 10

Bowman District 5 Smith District 11

Cawthorne District 6 Johnson, L District 12

2. INVOCATION:

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so.

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:

5. CITIZENS COMMENTS:

6. VISITORS:

7. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

7.I. Special Resolution Of Recognition To Mrs. Paula Hickman, Executive Director, The Community Foundation. (Commissioner Jackson)

7.II. Special Resolution To Bishop Joseph Walker (Commissioner Jackson)

7.III. Special Recognition To Louisiana American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir Members Certificate of Excellence presentation to members.

(Commissioner Jackson)

8. ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Documents:

RS-9-NOVEMBER-2017.PDF

9. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2018 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

CONCLUDE HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

Documents:

2018 BUDGET ADVERTISEMENT.PDF BUDGET ORDINANCES 2018.PDF

10. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

11. ORDINANCES: (For Final Passage)

12. ORDINANCES: (For Introduction By Title)

Documents:

5748 - VARIOUS AMENDMENTS.PDF

13. WORK SESSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2017 RATIFY WORK SESSION MINUTES

14. RESOLUTIONS:

Documents:

DOWN-ZONED PROPERTIES.PDF

Documents:

82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HIGH SCHOOL (NATIONAL HISTORIC).PDF 82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HISTORIC REGISTRY.PDF

14.III. Resolution No. 83 Of 2017 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 AS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

(Commissioner Jackson)

Documents:

83 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.PDF

15. OLD BUSINESS:

16. NEW BUSINESS:

(Commissioner Dominick)

17. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

18. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

19. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)

20. ADJOURN:

1. ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

Dominick District 1 Gage-Watts District 7

Johnson, LB District 2 Middleton District 8

Jackson District 3 Atkins District 9

Linn District 4 Chavez District 10

Bowman District 5 Smith District 11

Cawthorne District 6 Johnson, L District 12

2. INVOCATION:

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so.

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:

5. CITIZENS COMMENTS:

6. VISITORS:

7. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

7.I. Special Resolution Of Recognition To Mrs. Paula Hickman, Executive Director, The Community Foundation. (Commissioner Jackson)

7.II. Special Resolution To Bishop Joseph Walker (Commissioner Jackson)

7.III. Special Recognition To Louisiana American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir Members Certificate of Excellence presentation to members.

(Commissioner Jackson)

8. ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Documents:

RS-9-NOVEMBER-2017.PDF

9. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2018 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

CONCLUDE HEARING ON CADDO PARISH OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR 2018

Documents:

2018 BUDGET ADVERTISEMENT.PDF BUDGET ORDINANCES 2018.PDF

10. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

11. ORDINANCES: (For Final Passage)

12. ORDINANCES: (For Introduction By Title)

Documents:

5748 - VARIOUS AMENDMENTS.PDF

13. WORK SESSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2017 RATIFY WORK SESSION MINUTES

14. RESOLUTIONS:

Documents:

DOWN-ZONED PROPERTIES.PDF

Documents:

82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HIGH SCHOOL (NATIONAL HISTORIC).PDF 82 SUPPORT BETHUNE HISTORIC REGISTRY.PDF

14.III. Resolution No. 83 Of 2017 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 AS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

(Commissioner Jackson)

Documents:

83 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.PDF

15. OLD BUSINESS:

16. NEW BUSINESS:

(Commissioner Dominick)

17. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

18. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

19. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)

20. ADJOURN:

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. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017

The Caddo Parish Commission met in legal and regular session, on the above date, at 3:30 p.m., in the Government Chambers, with President Jackson, presiding, and the following members in attendance, constituting a quorum: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Middleton, and Smith (10). ABSENT: Commissioners Linn and Lyndon B. Johnson (2).

Mr. Mario Chavez gave the invocation, and Mr. Mike Middleton led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS

It was moved by Mr. Chavez, seconded by Mr. Dominick, to englobo and adopt the following special resolutions:

 Special Resolution of Recognition to Miss Lauren Vizza, Miss Louisiana USA 2018

 Special Resolution of Recognition to Mr. Gard Wayt

At this time, Mr. Chavez’s motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Middleton, and Smith (10). NAYS: None (0). ABSENT: Commissioners Linn and Lyndon B. Johnson (2). ABSTAIN: None (0).

RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION to 'MISS LOUISIANA USA' LAUREN VIZZA

WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission is always pleased to recognize and honor those sons and daughters of Caddo Parish who have gone forth to gain singular and outstanding personal achievements, and in so doing, reflect favorably and positively upon their home community; and

WHEREAS, MISS LAUREN VIZZA, a Shreveport native and graduate of Caddo Parish Magnet High School and Louisiana Tech University, has earned the title "Miss Louisiana USA" Saturday, October 21st at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the 24-year-old Miss Vizza, serving as “Miss Shreveport”, picked up the win during the interview competition on her way to the “Miss Louisiana USA” title in Metairie. A previous “Miss Louisiana America” 2012, she fulfilled her duties gracefully as host for the state and spokesperson for many prominent Louisiana organizations. As Miss Louisiana USA, she has earned a spot to compete in the Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas in May 2018; and

WHEREAS, her visible charms perhaps overshadow the depth of her substance: she stands as an intelligent, independent role model who is community minded, selfless towards others and a gentle, kind young women. She has a deep personal interest in the citizens of Caddo Parish and the State of Louisiana. Lauren currently also serves as morning anchor at KTAL Channel 6 Shreveport, brightening mornings for the entire Ark-La-Tex.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Caddo Parish Commission in legal and regular session this 9th day of November, 2017, that it does hereby extend its most sincere and heartfelt expressions of congratulation and appreciation to LAUREN VIZZA, 'MISS LOUISIANA 2018', for her praiseworthy achievements and for representing Caddo Parish so elegantly and admirably to the state and nation.

Miss Vizza thanked the Commission for the special recognition.

Mr. Jackson congratulated Ms. Vizza on her newly attained title. He wished her good luck on her journey to obtain the Miss America title.

Mr. Bowman also congratulated Ms. Vizza. He stated that he is proud to have her representing Caddo Parish.

Mrs. Gage-Watts shared the same accolades as her fellow commissioners. She too wished her good luck on her future endeavors.

Mr. Middleton also commended Ms. Vizza on her newly attained title. 420 Commission Minutes November 9, 2017

Mr. Chavez stated that he is extremely proud of Ms. Vizza. He wished her luck on her future endevors.

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION to MR. GARD WAYT

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Caddo Parish Commission to give appropriate acknowledgment and recognition to individuals who have rendered invaluable service in its behalf to the citizens of Caddo Parish; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gard Wayt has since September, 1997, served faithfully and effectively as one of the Commission’s appointees to the Board of Commissioners of the Caddo Parish Industrial Development Board, more commonly known as the IDB; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wayt has served the IDB in almost every capacity, including the positions of secretary/treasurer, vice-chairman and chairman lending the knowledge and expertise he has acquired through the years as both a public servant and a successful businessman; and

WHEREAS, Gard has a long history of leadership in economic development, educational, political, professional, church and service organizations through-out Caddo Parish. Gard has served in many capacities in Caddo Parish including on the Caddo Parish School Board, the I-49 Coalition as Executive Director, Shreveport Charter Schools, Inc., the Shreveport Rotary Club and many other organizations; and

WHEREAS, as a Caddo Parish Police Juror, Gard Wayt served two different terms during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s and then again in the early 1980’s. He also led efforts to reorganize the process related to how Parish department heads and executives were promoted and hired for the Police Jury. During that time, Gard also served on and chaired various committees that led to many improvements in Caddo Parish that still today have a positive impact on the citizens of Caddo Parish.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Caddo Parish Commission, meeting in legal and regular session convened this 9th day of November, 2017, that it does hereby convey its deepest and most sincere expressions of gratitude and appreciation to MR. GARD WAYT for the invaluable contributions he has made during many years of selfless service to his Parish, and particularly for his dedicated service on the Caddo Parish Industrial Development Board.

It was moved by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Middleton, to adopt Speical Proclamation declaring November 6th- 12th “Veterans Celebration Week”.

Mr. Bowman commended all those involved in making the Veterans Parade & Honor Ceremony a success.

Mr. Middleton thanked all of the Veterans and their families for all they have done.

Mrs. Gage-Watts shared the same sentiments as her fellow colleagues.

At this time, Mr. Bowman’s moiton carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Middleton, and Smith (10). NAYS: None (0). ABSENT: Commissioners Linn and Lyndon B. Johnson (2). ABSTAIN: None (0).

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, millions of Americans have served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the past century and have made the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission, City of Shreveport, Bossier City, and the Bossier Parish Police Jury have united together to sponsor a parade and awards ceremony for our local veterans and their families at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds on Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 PM; and

WHEREAS, all businesses and public entities are asked to post ‘Thank You’ and ‘Welcome Veterans’ signs during the week of November 6th through November 12th, recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served and who are still active in the Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, public and private school systems, primary, secondary and higher education institutions are asked to schedule educational programs, whereby veterans and military personnel may

421 Commission Minutes November 9, 2017 serve as guest speakers. Special recognition to our veterans at all religious institutions during religious services is also encouraged; and

WHEREAS, all citizens of Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, and surrounding municipalities are asked to attend the parade in mass numbers, at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds midway; and attend the awards ceremony at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club to honor our veterans, for protecting our American freedoms.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission, the City of Shreveport, Bossier City and the Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting in legal and regular session convened during the month of November does hereby proclaim November 6th through November 12th, 2016 as

‘Veterans Celebration Week’ in Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Bossier City, and Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and urges all citizens to join with all governmental entities and the vicinity to celebrate the 6th Anniversary of ‘Veterans Celebration Week’ honoring our veterans and their families.

It was moved by Mr. Chavez, seconded by Mr. Middleton, that the minutes of the Regular Session held on October 19, 2017 be adopted. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mrs. Gage-Watts, seconded by Mr. Chavez, that the minutes of the Special Session- 2018 Budget Introduction be adopted. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES

 Ordinance No. 5722 of 2017, to amend Ordinance Number 5702 of 2017, relative to authority of the Parish Administrator to execute an easement and right-of-way agreement with AEP/SWEPCO pertaining to the granting of a temporary and permanent easement and right-of-way for the purpose of constructing and maintaining an electrical utility line in Sections 30, Township 20 North, Range 15 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, to correct the description of the easement and right-of-way and otherwise providing with respect thereto

 Ordinance No. 5723 of 2017, adopting the Budget of Estimated Revenues & Expenditures for the Shreve Memorial Library for the year 2018

Mr. John Tuggle came before the Commission to speak in favor of Ordinance No. 5723 of 2017. He thanked the Commission for their continued support. He hopes that the Commission will adopt this ordinance.

There being no others to speak in favor, or opposition, the public hearing was closed.

ORDINANCES (for final passage)

It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Bowman, to adopt Ordinance No. 5722 of 2017, to amend Ordinance Number 5702 of 2017, relative to authority of the Parish Administrator to execute an easement and right-of-way agreement with AEP/SWEPCO pertaining to the granting of a temporary and permanent easement and right-of-way for the purpose of constructing and maintaining an electrical utility line in Sections 30, Township 20 North, Range 15 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, to correct the description of the easement and right-of-way and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, and Middleton (8). NAYS: Commissioner Smith (1). ABSENT: Commissioners Cawthorne, Linn, and Lyndon B. Johnson (3). ABSTAIN: None (0).

ORDINANCE NO. 5722 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 5702 OF 2017 RELATIVE TO AUTHORITY OF THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH AEP/SWEPCO PERTAINING TO THE GRANTING OF A TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY LINE IN SECTIONS 30, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPITION OF THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo had received a request to grant to AEP/SWEPCO a temporary and permanent easement and right-of-way as depicted on Exhibit “A”, Section 30, Township 422 Commission Minutes November 9, 2017

20 North, Range 15 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, to place and maintain an electrical utility line and related poles and other equipment;

WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission approved the grant of the easement and right-of-way in Ordinance No. 5702 of 2017; and

WHEREAS, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) has provided the Parish with a plat showing the final location of the easement and right-of-way.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance 5702 of 2017 is hereby amended to substitute the attached plat as Exhibit A to Ordinance 5702 of 2017, such that the Parish Administrator or his designated representative is authorized to grant an easement and right-of-way as depicted on the attached Exhibit “A” for the installation and maintenance of an electrical utility line and related poles and other equipment.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Caddo Parish Administrator or his designee shall be, and is hereby authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all contracts and other documents in a form acceptable to the Caddo Parish Attorney necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

It was moved by Mr. Chavez, seconded by Mr. Middleton, that Ordinance No. 5723 of 2017, adopting the Budget of Estimated Revenues & Expenditures for the Shreve Memorial Library for the year 2018.

Answering a question from Mr. Atkins regarding technology impacting the library system, Mr. Tuggle explained that recent research has shown that the citizens enjoy paper books versus digital books. He also pointed out that there are several people that go to the library to use its Wi-Fi. Mr. Tuggle also stated that people are in need of different meeting and studying spaces.

Mr. Tuggle also stated that every school-aged kid has a virtual library card and access to free online after school tutoring service.

Mr. Dominick pointed out that there are several people that utilize the libraries that he goes to.

Mr. Chavez commended Mr. Tuggle on all of his hard work with the library system. He pointed out that there were 503,000 computer sessions in 2016 and 537,000 Wi-Fi connections at the libraries.

Mr. Middleton thanked Mr. Tuggle and his staff for the work they do for the community.

Mr. Jackson thanked Mr. Tuggle for his help with the North Louisiana Civil Rights. He is looking forward to engage with Mr. Tuggle on future endeavors.

ORDINANCE NO. 5723 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES & EXPENDITURES FOR THE SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR 2018

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BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues & Expenditures for the Shreve Memorial Library for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 15,384,600 State Revenue Sharing 383,200 Charges for Services 215,000 Interest Earned 24,500 Other Receipts 112,000 Fines and Forfeitures 78,000 Total Revenues 16,197,300

Expenditures

Shreve Memorial Library Maintenance and Operation 16,191,700 Library Debt Service 658,000 Total Expenditures 16,849,700

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (652,400)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 21,543,908

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 20,891,508

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any time during the year the Shreve Memorial Library Board of Control shall have the authority to transfer part or all of the unencumbered appropriation from one budget line item to another budget line item within the Library Fund.

ORDINANCES (for introduction by title)

 Ordinance No. 5747 of 2017, 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 PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL PASSAGE DECEMBER 7TH REGULAR SESSION

It was moved by Mrs. Gage-Watts, seconded by Mr. Louis Johnson, that the Work Session Minutes from November 6, 2017, be approved. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

It was moved by Mr. Chavez, seconded by Mrs. Gage-Watts, to confirm Tuesday, December 26, 2017 as a holiday for Caddo Parish employees. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Middleton, and Smith (10). NAYS: None (0). ABSENT: Commissioners Linn and Lyndon B. Johnson (2). ABSTAIN: None (0).

Mr. Jackson wanted to know why this could not have been done administratively. Attorney Frazier stated that the Commission approves the calendar every year, so this had to be approved by the Commission before moving forward.

It was moved by Mr. Atkins, seconded by Mr. Middleton, to confirm reappointment of Mr. Grayson Boucher to the Communications District No. 1 Board, term to expire September 25, 2021. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Middleton, and Smith (10). NAYS: None (0). ABSENT: Commissioners Linn and Lyndon B. Johnson (2). ABSTAIN: None (0).

COMMUNIQUES/COMMITTEE REPORTS

 Dr. Wilson reminded the Commissioners of the Budget Retreat that is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15th at 9:30 a.m. It will be held at SWEPCO Business Center.

 Mrs. Gage-Watts announced that the Veterans Parade & Honor Ceremony will be Sunday, November 12th beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. She also stated that there will be free admission to the fair to all Veterans and their family members on Sunday, November 12th.

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 Mr. Chavez requested that Administration look at Box Drive. He asked that Dr. Wilson submit the request to NLCOG since it is on an I-49 thoroughfare.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Jackson announced that there will be a Veterans program at the Bossier Civic Center and Centenary College tomorrow.

He also announced that the local high school teams’ playoffs are scheduled this weekend. He encouraged all to attend.

There being no further business to come before the body, meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.

______Steven Jackson President ______Todd Hopkins Commission Clerk

425 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The CADDO PARISH COMMISSION will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. on November 22, 2017 in order to receive citizen input concerning the proposed Operating and Capital Expenditure Budget for 2018. This hearing will be held in the Commission Chambers, First Floor, Government Plaza, 505 Travis, Shreveport, Louisiana.

PARISH OF CADDO Summary of 2018 Budget

Fund Type

Governmental Funds Special Debt Capital Internal Revenues General Revenue Service Project Total Service

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 6,857,945 36,868,321 2,627,017 - 46,353,283 - Sales Taxes - 8,925,000 - - 8,925,000 - Licenses and Permits 752,300 387,000 - - 1,139,300 - Intergovernmental 1,640,500 3,399,564 - 280,000 5,320,064 - Gaming - 1,680,000 - - 1,680,000 - Oil and Gas - 75,000 - - 75,000 Charges for Services 226,000 468,400 - - 694,400 7,075,547 Fines and Forfeitures - 10,000 - - 10,000 - Rents and Interest Earned 85,000 1,340,650 6,000 748,990 2,180,640 - Other Revenues 34,000 251,800 - - 285,800 -

Total Revenues 9,595,745 53,405,735 2,633,017 1,028,990 66,663,487 7,075,547

Expenditures

Parish Commission 701,431 - - - 701,431 - District Court 1,886,921 - - - 1,886,921 - District Attorney 5,446,667 - - 135,500 5,582,167 - Coroner 225,100 - - - 225,100 - Administration and Legal 779,890 - - 378,334 1,158,224 - Human Resources 164,585 - - - 164,585 - Finance 499,471 - - - 499,471 - Information Systems 183,657 - - 107,000 290,657 - Registrar of Voters 836,322 - - - 836,322 - LSU Extension Service 74,100 - - - 74,100 - Public Works - 8,045,927 - 10,802,000 18,847,927 - Public Building Maintenance 251,548 4,899,426 - 1,171,000 6,321,974 - Caddo Correctional Center - 9,263,504 - 3,391,000 12,654,504 - Parks and Recreation - 1,349,028 - 70,000 1,419,028 - Solid Waste Disposal - 3,439,474 - 230,000 3,669,474 - Juvenile Court - 837,219 - 582,000 1,419,219 - Juvenile Probation Operations - 3,627,246 - - 3,627,246 - Juvenile Detention - 3,246,512 - - 3,246,512 - Parish Health Unit - 827,657 - 40,000 867,657 - Animal Services and Mosquito Control - 2,660,695 - 195,000 2,855,695 - Economic Development - 3,819,822 - - 3,819,822 - Debt Service 203,550 203,550 2,468,642 - 2,875,742 Employee Group Insurance Program - - - - - 6,059,819 Casualty Insurance Program - - - - - 875,214 Workers Compensation Insurance Program - - - - - 403,732 All Other 865,526 2,088,224 - 772,246 3,725,996 -

Total Expenditures 12,118,768 44,308,284 2,468,642 17,874,080 76,769,774 7,338,765

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (2,523,023) 9,097,451 164,375 (16,845,090) (10,106,287) (263,218)

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Operating and Capital Transfers In 1,800,000 4,350,000 - 16,821,834 22,971,834 - Operating and Capital Transfers Out (408,000) (21,978,834) - (585,000) (22,971,834) - Non-Operating Income (Net) - - - - - 40,000

Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 1,392,000 (17,628,834) - 16,236,834 - 40,000

Net Change in Fund Balance/Net Assets (1,131,023) (8,531,383) 164,375 (608,256) (10,106,287) (223,218)

Fund Balance/Net Assets, Beginning of Year 17,571,021 116,385,493 3,544,595 16,626,756 154,127,865 6,560,732

Fund Balance/Net Assets, End of Year $ 16,439,998 107,854,110 3,708,970 16,018,500 144,021,578 6,337,514

Copies of the above, and the supporting schedules thereto, are available at Room 850, Government Plaza, Shreveport, Louisiana and at the Main Branch of the Shreve Memorial Library during normal business hours.

Woodrow Wilson, Jr. Administrator and Chief Executive Officer ORDINANCE NO. 5724 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Capital Outlay Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Interest Earned $ 80,240 State Grant Revenue $ 280,000

Total Revenues 360,240

Expenditures

Solid Waste Disposal Heavy Equipment Purchases 200,000 Vehicle Purchases 30,000 230,000

Public Works Road Construction Projects 7,600,000 Drainage Projects 2,600,000 Heavy Equipment Purchases Drainage 25,000 Road & Bridge 20,000 Vehicle Purchases - Drainage 30,000 Vehicle Purchases - Fleet 30,000 Grant Program Expenditures 497,000 10,802,000

Parks and Recreation Grant Program Expenditures 70,000 70,000

Animal Services and Mosquito Control Building Renovations 42,000 Vehicle Purchases 153,000 195,000

Information Systems Computer Hardware and Software Purchases 107,000 107,000

Facilities and Maintenance Building Renovations Vivian Health Unit 10,000 Courthouse 760,000 Caddo Correctional Center 3,335,000 Highland Health Unit 30,000 Caddo Community Action Agency 105,000 Francis Bickham Building 25,000 Juvenile Court Buildings 295,000 Coroner's Office 10,000 David Raines Center 120,000 LSU Extension 95,000

Vehicle Purchases Courthouse 56,000

1 Caddo Correctional Center 56,000

Equipment Purchases Juvenile Court 287,000 5,184,000 Criminal Justice District Attorney Vehicle Purchases 44,000 Equipment Purchases 91,500 135,500 Administration Feasibility Studes 20,000 Caddo Common 333,334 Vehicle Purchases 25,000 378,334 Fund Administration Legal and Auditing 3,542 Administration 76,698 80,240

Total Expenditures 17,182,074

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (16,821,834)

Other Financing Sources (Uses): Transfer from Capital Improvement Fund 535,000 Transfer from Capital Improvement II Fund 50,000 Transfer from Oil and Gas Fund 663,834 Transfer from Solid Waste Disposal Fund 230,000 Transfer from Public Works Fund 10,522,000 Transfer from Parks and Recreation Fund 70,000 Transfer from General Fund 408,000 Transfer from Detention Facilities Fund 285,000 Transfer from Juvenile Justice Fund 287,000 Transfer from Health Tax Fund 195,000 Transfer from Reserve Trust Fund 3,000,000 Transfer from Building Maintenance Fund 576,000

16,821,834

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Uses -

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any time during the year the Administrator of the Caddo Parish Commission shall have the authority to transfer part or all of the unencumbered appropriation from one budget line item to another budget line item within departments or functions. Appropriation transfers between departments or functions shall only be Parish Commission action amending this ordinance.

2 ORDINANCE NO. 5725 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the General Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 6,857,945 State Revenue Sharing 160,000 State Severance Tax 1,135,000 Licenses and Permits 753,300 Charges for Services 225,000 Federal Grants 325,000 Interest Earned 85,000 Miscellaneous 54,500

Total Revenues 9,595,745

Expenditures

Parish Commission 701,431

District Court 1,886,921

District Attorney 5,446,667

Coroner 225,100

Ward Courts (Constables & Justices of the Peace) 73,242

Administration and Legal 779,890

Human Resources 164,585

Finance 499,471

Information Systems 183,657

Facilities and Maintenance

Coroner Building 72,626

LSU Extension Building 35,213

Archives 76,000

David Raines Community Center 67,709

Registrar of Voters 649,322

LSU Extension Service 74,100

Elections 187,000

Statutory Appropriations 695,410

Other Governmental Appropriations

Metropolitan Planning Commission 230,000

3 Emergency Preparedness 35,000

Parish Service Office 35,424

Total Other Governmental Appropriations 300,424

Total Expenditures 12,118,768

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (2,523,023)

Other Financing Sources (Uses): Transfer from Criminal Justice Fund 1,800,000 Transfer to Capital Outlay (408,000) 1,392,000 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Issues (1,131,023)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 17,571,021

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 16,439,998

4 ORDINANCE NO. 5726 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Public Works Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 6,751,606 Gas and Oil Sales 100,000 Sales Tax Collections 5,950,000 Parish Transportation 1,460,000 State Revenue Sharing 157,000 Road Royalty Fund 300,000 Interest Earned 100,000 Oil and Gas Permits 375,000 Building Permits 9,000 Charges for Services 167,300 Fines & Forfeitures 10,000 Miscellaneous 120,000

Total Revenues 15,499,906

Expenditures

Administration 1,781,947 Fleet Services 592,638 Drainage 759,956 Road Capital Improvements 219,901 Road Construction and Maintenance 4,513,893 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit 177,592

Total Expenditures 8,045,927

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures 7,453,979

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer to Capital Outlay (10,522,000)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources (3,068,021)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 21,132,403

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 18,064,382

5 ORDINANCE NO. 5727 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Building Maintenance Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 4,757,784 State Revenue Sharing 115,000 Interest Earned 35,000 Miscellaneous 1,300

Total Revenues 4,909,084

Expenditures

Courthouse 4,020,425 Francis Bickham Building 133,048 Government Plaza 194,791 Veteran Affairs Building 30,500

Total Expenditures 4,378,764

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues 530,320 Over Expenditures

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer to Capital Outlay (576,000)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (45,680)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 8,848,605

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 8,802,925

6 ORDINANCE NO. 5728 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DETENTION FACILITIES FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Detention Facilities Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 8,778,867 State Revenue Sharing 216,000 Interest Earned 28,000 Miscellaneous 8,000

Total Revenues 9,030,867

Expenditures

Debt Service 203,550 Caddo Correctional Center-Facilities & Maintenance 3,593,504 Caddo Correctional Center-Satutory Charges 5,670,000

Total Expenditures 9,467,054

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (436,187)

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer from Criminal Justice 450,000 Transfer to Capital Outlay (285,000) 165,000

Excess (Deficiency) (271,187)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 7,703,457

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 7,432,270

7 ORDINANCE NO. 5729 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Parks and Recreation Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 1,453,569 State Revenue Sharing 34,000 Interest Earned 19,000 Private Donations 1,200 Miscellaneous 5,000 Camping Fees 20,000

Total Revenues 1,532,769

Expenditures

Allocations to Other Entities 30,000 Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Operation 1,319,028

Total Expenditures 1,349,028

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues 183,741 Over Expenditures

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer to Capital Outlay (70,000)

Excess (Deficiency) 113,741

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 3,369,241

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 3,482,982

8 ORDINANCE NO. 5730 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Solid Waste Disposal Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,093 Sales Tax 2,975,000 Interest Earned 125,000 Miscellaneous 95,000

Total Revenues 3,197,093

Expenditures

Code Enforcement 475,052 Solid Waste Disposal 2,964,422

Total Expenditures 3,439,474

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (242,381)

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer to Capital Outlay (230,000)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources (472,381)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 19,185,955

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 18,713,574

9 ORDINANCE NO. 5731 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Juvenile Justice Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 3,446,531 State Revenue Sharing 83,000 State and Federal Grants 744,564 Interest Earned 9,000 Miscellaneous 17,200

Total Revenues 4,300,295

Expenditures

Juvenile Court 837,219

Juvenile Services Probation 3,627,246 Detention 3,246,512

Facilities & Maintenance 520,662

Total Expenditures 8,231,639

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues (3,931,344) Over Expenditures

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer from Criminal Justice Fund 3,600,000 Transfer to Capital Outlay (287,000)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (618,344)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 4,464,421

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 3,846,077

10 ORDINANCE NO. 5732 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE HEALTH TAX FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Health Tax Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 3,379,750 State Revenue Sharing 82,000 Charges for Services 73,000 Interest Earned 21,000 Miscellaneous 300 Private Donations 800

Total Revenues 3,556,850

Expenditures

Shreveport Regional Lab 60,368

Highland Health Unit Complex 658,912

Vivian Health Unit Complex 74,987

David Raines Health Center 33,390

Animal Services 2,156,816

Mosquito Control 503,879

Total Expenditures 3,488,352

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues 68,498 Over Expenditures

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer to Capital Outlay (195,000)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (126,502)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 4,967,903

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 4,841,401

11 ORDINANCE NO. 5733 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE BIOMEDICAL FOUNDATION FUND FOR THE YEAR 2017

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Biomedical Foundation Fund for the year 2017, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2017 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,872,812 State Revenue Sharing 70,000 Interest Earned 150

Total Revenues 2,942,962

Expenditures

Biomedical Foundation 2,938,646

Total Expenditures 2,938,646

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures 4,316

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 174,814

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 179,130

12 ORDINANCE NO. 5734 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Riverboat Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Gaming Proceeds $ 1,230,000 Interest Earned 1,500 Miscellaneous 2,000

Total Revenues 1,233,500

Expenditures

Administration 281,840 Allocations to Other Entities 1,027,500

Total Expenditures 1,309,340

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (75,840)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 765,037

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 689,197

13 ORDINANCE NO. 5735 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Criminal Justice Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 5,526,409 State Revenue Sharing 138,000 Interest Earned 3,000

Total Revenues 5,667,409

Expenditures

Criminal Justice System Administration 11,360 Statutory Charges 329,450 Other Charges 10,000

Total Expenditures 350,810

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures 5,316,599

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfer to General Fund (1,800,000) Transfer to Detention Facilities Fund (450,000) Transfer to Juvenile Justice Fund (3,600,000) (5,850,000)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources (533,401)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 1,630,143

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 1,096,742

14 ORDINANCE NO. 5736 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Oil and Gas Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Oil Royalty/Mineral Lease $ 75,000 Building Rental 363,000 Interest Earned 20,000

Total Revenues 458,000

Expenditures

Administration 40,837

Total Expenditures 40,837

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures 417,163

Other Financing Sources (Uses): Transfer to Capital Outlay Fund (663,834) Tranfer to Economic Development Fund (300,000) (963,834)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (546,671)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 5,129,682

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 4,583,011

15 ORDINANCE NO. 5737 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Economic Development Fund for the year 2017, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Video Poker $ 450,000 Interest Earned 3,000 Miscellaneous 3,000

Total Revenues 456,000

Expenditures

Administration 73,676 Allocations to Other Entities 807,500

Total Expenditures 881,176

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures (425,176)

Other Financing Sources (Uses): Transfer from Oil & Gas Fund 300,000

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (125,176)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 1,026,722

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 901,546

16 ORDINANCE NO. 5738 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE LAW OFFICERS WITNESS FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Law Officers Witness Fund for the year 2018, hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Fines and Forfeitures $ 28,000

Total Revenues 28,000

Expenditures

Law Officers Witness Contractual Services 23,670

Total Expenditures 23,670

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures 4,330

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 28,118

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 32,448

17 ORDINANCE NO. 5739 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RESERVE TRUST FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Reserve Trust Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Interest Earned $ 230,000 Building Rental 363,000

Total Revenues 593,000

Expenditures

Administration 13,567 Allocation to Other Entities 350,000

Total Expenditures 363,567

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Over Expenditures 229,433

Other Financing Sources (Uses): Transfer to Capital Outlay Fund (3,000,000)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (2,770,567)

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 37,958,992

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 35,188,425

18 ORDINANCE NO. 5740 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE DEBT SERVICE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Debt Service Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,627,017 Interest Earned 6,000

Total Revenues 2,633,017

Expenditures

Retirement Deducted from Taxes 79,420

Other Charges 64,173

Debt Service 2007 General Obligation Bonds/2014 Refunding 797,175 2008 General Obligation Bonds/2015 Refunding 804,331 2009 General Obligation Bonds/2016 Refunding 723,543

Total Expenditures 2,468,642

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures 164,375

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 3,544,595

Fund Balance at End of Year $ 3,708,970

19 ORDINANCE NO. 5741 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE LIBRARY BOND FUND FOR THE YEAR 2018

BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission, in legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Library Bond Fund for the year 2018, is hereby adopted and appropriated as follows, to wit:

2018 BUDGET

Revenues

Reimbursement from Other Agencies $ 657,750

Total Revenues 657,750

Expenditures

General Government Library Construction Debt Payment 657,750

Total Expenditures 657,750

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures -

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year -

Fund Balance at End of Year $ -

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGETS OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FUND, DETENTION FACILITIES FUND, JUVENILE JUSTICE FUND, BIOMEDICAL FUND, RIVERBOAT FUND, AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO ADJUST THE BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATIONS THAT ARE FAILING TO MEET THE BUDGET, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, certain revenues and/or expenditures, within a fund, are failing to meet the amount appropriated for the revenue and expense by a significant amount; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the budget for those revenues and expenditures that are failing to meet the appropriated budget by a significant amount; and

WHEREAS, the following revenues and expenditures need to be amended to properly reflect the amount that is estimated to be collected or spent:

Public Works Fund – Road Royalty Revenue – Less funds received from the State of Louisiana

Detention Facilities Fund – Transporting Prisoners Costs – Increased rates and number of events requiring transportation.

Juvenile Justice Fund – Reimbursement from Juvenile Court – Decrease in child support revenue resulting in a decrease in the amount that can be transferred to Caddo Parish

Biomedical Fund – Sheriff’s Tax Collection Charges – Increase due to amount paid for the homestead exemption audit.

Riverboat Fund – Riverboat Gaming Revenue – Decrease in riverboat collections from Boomtown and Sam’s Town

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Public Works Fund, the Detention Facilities Fund, the Juvenile Justice Fund, the Biomedical Fund, the Riverboat Fund and the Criminal Justice Fund for the year 2017 are hereby amended as follows:

Line Item Budget Increase (Decrease)

Public Works Fund Road Royalty Revenue (150,000)

Detention Facilities Fund Statutory Appropriations – Transporting Prisoners 100,000

Juvenile Justice Fund Juvenile Court – Reimbursement from Juvenile Court (150,000)

Biomedical Fund Sheriff’s Tax Collection Charges 17,000

Riverboat Fund Riverboat Gaming Revenue 60,000

Criminal Justice Fund Criminal Admin – Sheriff’s Tax Collection Charges 25,000

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Approved as to legal form:

______Parish Attorney

______Date RESOLUTION NO. 81 of 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION:

A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION OF CADDO PARISH, THROUGH ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TO PROVIDE A LIST OF PROPERTIES DOWN ZONED WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, with the adoption of the Parish of Caddo’s Unified Development Code (UDC), most property zoning designations that existed under Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances have been converted to an equivalent designation in the Caddo Parish UDC; and

WHEREAS, some properties, however, have not been converted to an equivalent zoning designation, but to a different zoning designation because, according to the MPC Staff, the new designations more accurately depict the existing activity on-site, or because the area is in transition, or because the area is a sensitive environment area, or for some other reason; and

WHEREAS, the owner of a property converted to a different designation has until August 2, 2019, to request said property be rezoned to the (equivalent) designation the property enjoyed under the old code, without cost to the property owner; and

WHEREAS, the properties that were down-zoned during the Shreveport-Caddo Parish UDC zoning map update process, have not been listed in a document created for that purpose and made public; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest, and in the interest of the owners of properties that were down-sized during the Shreveport-Caddo Parish UDC zoning map update process without individual notification to the owners, for said properties to be listed in a public document created for that purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Caddo Parish Commission does hereby requests the Metropolitan Planning Commission, through its Executive Director, create a document for the public which lists all properties down-zoned during the Shreveport and Caddo Parish Unified Development Code zoning map update process; to make copies of said available to the public, and to provide a copy of said document to the Caddo Parish Commission.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Approved as to legal form:

Parish Attorney

Date

RESOLUTION NO. 83 OF 2017

BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSSION

A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 AS “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY” IN CADDO PARISH

WHEREAS, the small locally owned businesses of Caddo Parish are vital to our community’s economic health; and

WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 28.8 million small businesses in the United States, they represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; and

WHEREAS, some economists state that with every $100 spent at a small local retailer, $68 will return to the community through taxes, payroll, and donations to local schools and charities; and

WHEREAS, public awareness of the contributions made by Caddo Parish local businesses is the key to sustaining a healthy business climate; and

WHEREAS, the people of Caddo Parish are grateful to the small businesses of this community for their generous contribution to the quality of life we all enjoy; and

WHEREAS, we join American Express, Shreveport Downtown Development Authority, City of Shreveport, and Shreveport-Bossier Tourist Bureau, local Chambers of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in supporting America’s locally owned Small Businesses;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission, meeting in legal and regular session this 22nd day of November, 2017 that it does hereby proclaim Saturday, November 25, 2017 as,

‘SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY ’ in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and urges all citizens of Caddo Parish to join the rest of America and do a portion of their holiday shopping at small locally owned businesses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.

Approved as to legal form:

______Parish Attorney

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