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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if this addi- online.
tional location cannot be added in time for the No-
vember 3 2020 election, it will be added at one of Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are
the two locations prior to the 2021 election cycle. appropriately licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-
BE IF RUTHER RESOLVED that if any provision 2164.
or item of this resolution or the application thereof
is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-
provisions, items, or applications of this resolution five (45) days after receipt of Bids, except under
which can be given effect without the invalid pro- the provisions of La. R.S. 38:2214.
visions, items or applications and to this end the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
provisions of this resolution are hereby declared The Parish of Caddo reserves the right to reject any I, Dennis Martin Cal- I, COREY MICHAEL I, Christopher Richard I, Kevin Michael I, David Ross Caskey, I, Kevin Darrell Ash-
severable. and all Bids for just cause and to waive any infor- houn, have been con- MOUTON, have been Drew, have been con- Warren, have been have been convicted ley, aka Kelvin Detrell
malities and technicalities. The Parish of Caddo victed of 14:81 - convicted of 14:81 - victed of 11990004 - convicted of 14:81 - of 14:92 (A)(7) - Ashley have been
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Indecent Behavior Indecent Behavior 22.021(a)(2)(b) PC - Indecent Behavior CONTRIBUTING convicted of 14:92
shall take effect immediately. Contract Between the Owner and Contractor is with Juveniles. with Juveniles. My Agg Sexual Assault with Juveniles. TO THE DELIN- (A)(7) - CON-
fully executed. My address is 1329 address is 2409 Child. MY address is My address is 133 E QUENCY OF JUVE- TRIBUTING TO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions WOODROW ST Southern Ave Shreve- 8016 PINES RD MERRICK ST NILES PERFORM THE DELIN-
or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby re- The Parish of Caddo is an equal opportunity em- SHREVEPORT, LA port, LA 71104, SHREVEPORT, LA SHREVEPORT, LA SEXUALLY IM- QUENCY OF JUVE-
pealed. ployer. 71103, Caddo County. Caddo County. 71129, Caddo County. 71104, Caddo County. MORAL ACTS. MY NILES PERFORM
The Shreveport Sun The Shreveport Sun The Shreveport Sun The Shreveport Sun ADDRESS IS 361 SEXUALLY IM-
It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. PARISH OF CADDO September 24 and September 24 and September 24 and September 24 and Moore Road Shreve- MORAL ACTS. MY
Atkins, that Resolution No. 69 of 2020, a resolu- DARLENE COOPER October 1, 2020 October 1, 2020 October 1, 2020 October 1, 2020 port, LA 71106, ADDRESS IS 354 E
tion urging and requesting Governor John Bel Ed- BUYER 696-20 693-20 632-20 695-20 Caddo County. 73RD ST SHREVE-
wards to establish a moratorium on evictions of The Shreveport Sun The Shreveport Sun PORT, LA 71106,
September 24 and Caddo County.
tenants within the State of Louisiana, and other-
wise providing with respect thereto be removed
from the agenda. Motion carried, as shown by the
September 24, October 1 and 8, 2020
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following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners
Atkins, Burrell, Cawthorne, Chavez, Epperson,
CADDO PARISH
COMMISSION
The Caddo Parish Commission introduced the fol-
Please call the office for more information at: (318) 631-6222 October 1, 2020
697-20
Gage-Watts, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Lazarus,
Taliaferro, and Young (12). NAYS: None (0). AB- lowing ordinances on Thursday, September 17,
SENT: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0). 2020. There will be a public hearing on these ordi-
nances on Thursday, October 8, 2020, in the Gov-
ernment Chambers, First Floor of the Government
BLACK HEALTH
COMMUNIQUES/COMMITTEE REPORTS

Cold and Flu Season during COVID-19

Plaza Building, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport,
Mr. Burrell wanted to know if there was a way to Louisiana, at 3:30 p.m. Any citizen who wishes to
block off that intersection to provide additional express views in support, or in opposition, to these
space for handicapped citizens. Mr. Burrell also re- ordinances may do so at that public hearing or by
quested that additional canopies or tents be set up filling out a Citizens Comment card by going to by Glenn Ellis the flu results in between 9 million - 45 million ill-
down the sidewalk. http://www.caddo.org/FormCenter/Commission- nesses, between 140,000 - 810,000 hospitalizations
Clerks-Office-9/Citizens-Comment-Card-63.
(TriceEdneyWire.com) - “Both COVID-19 and flu and between 12,000 – 61,000 deaths! We see what’s
Mr. Burrell recognized Dr. Ghali who appeared at Ordinance No. 5969 of 2020, an ordinance amend-
the Republican National Convention. ing the Budget of Estimated Revenues & Expen-
can spread from person-to-person, between people happening with the number of people infected with
ditures for the General Fund and the Capital Outlay who are in close contact with one another (within COVID-19 (over 6 million), and the number of deaths
Mr. Jackson wished everyone a Happy Labor Day. Fund for the year 2020 to provide an appropriation
about 6 feet). Both are spread mainly by droplets made (almost 195,000), in just 6 months! You do the math
to conduct a feasibility study for a regional juvenile
He agreed with Mr. Burrell in getting tents set up center, and to otherwise provide with respect when people with the illness (COVID-19 or flu) on what it could look like when COVID-19 and the
for inclement weather during early voting. thereto
He also mentioned that the Main Street Recovery
cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can land in the flu are on the prowl for a source of survival (you and
Program still has about $200M left from the Ordinance No. 5970 of 2020, an ordinance amend- mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly me).
CARES Act. It is hope that those dollars are not ing the Budget of Estimated Revenues & Expen- be inhaled into the lungs.” Let me begin by first reminding you all that a global
expended and can get redirected back to local gov- ditures for the Capital Outlay Fund and the Oil &
ernment. Gas Fund to provide an appropriation for body This statement from the CDC reminds us that, not pandemic, from a virus that is diabolical, comes like
cameras for law enforcement and to otherwise pro-
only should we remember that we are still in the mid- a thief in the night with an endless appetite for victims
He commended Mr. Young for his resolution on vide with respect thereto
the moratorium on evictions as well as the CDC.
dle of a deadly pandemic, but we are also at the be- to devour. It doesn’t behave like any other virus we’ve
Ordinance No. 5972 of 2020, an ordinance amend- ginning of the 2020-2021 flu season. Because this is ever seen. It spreads through our respiratory system
Mrs. Gage-Watts thanked Administration and staff ing the Caddo Parish Personnel Policy to require
for the prayer call event. She also thanked the cit- that all Parish employees hired, appointed or pro- the first cold and flu season in the U.S. during the because there are receptors in our noses and throats
izen who called in today. She said that citizens are moted to Parish Administrator/CEO, Assistant global pandemic, healthcare providers aren’t sure how — but then it goes through your entire body: blood
concerned with the gun violence in Shreveport. Parish Administrator, Department Head, Parish At-
torney, Assistant Parish Attorney, and Commission our immune systems will react. vessels, the heart, every organ could be targeted.
She said that this is a movement to bring the citi-
zens together on one accord and fight against the Clerk, must be residents of Caddo Parish, and to Truly, many of us have reached our breaking points Promising research from University of Manchester
otherwise provide with respect thereto
violence. after more than six months of cabin fever; COIVD fa- in the UK, suggests that the “common cold,” which is
Mr. Cawthorne wished everyone a Happy Labor Ordinance No. 5981 of 2020, an ordinance amend-
tigue; social distancing; face masks; promises of vac- a member of the coronavirus family, having some de-
Day weekend land said that the labor force is the ing the Budget of Estimated Revenues & Expen- cines, and a long list of other COVID-related things. gree of immunity also does not mean that people def-
backbone of this society. ditures for the Capital Outlay Fund and the Oil &
Gas Fund to provide an appropriation for the con- It is becoming increasingly harder to accept all of the initely won’t get by infected by COVID-19. At the
Mr. Johnson requested that a protocol be put in struction and improvement of Blanchard water public health restrictions and the mandates that are ac- very least, they may still experience mild symptoms,
place regarding how the Commissioners will go lines that serve unincorporated areas within Caddo tually winning the battle of taking away life, as we for example, as their immune system fends off the
back in to the Chambers and how the citizens are Parish and the Bel-Di-Gil Water System, and to
brought into the Chambers. otherwise provide with respect thereto once knew it. Nevertheless, we cannot afford to forget virus. Any pre-existing immunity is limited.
The Shreveport Sun
September 24, 2020
how dangerous a period we are going into. COIVD-19, Flu, and Colds all are infectious viral
Mr. Johnson suggested that block of Marshall
Street be blocked off during early voting. Dr. Wil- 683-20 Don’t place all of your eggs in one basket, thinking diseases. They are all viruses that can often spread to
son pointed out that the prisoners’ entrance is on that a vaccine on the horizon will come to our rescue, others by people, who are sick, before they, either,
the opposite side of that street, so the road cannot CADDO PARISH
be blocked off. COMMISSION and save the day; realistically it would be well into begin showing symptoms, have very mild symptoms,
The Caddo Parish Commission introduced the fol- 20120 before there could be enough vaccines for or by those infected who are considered asympto-
Mr. Johnson also said that each of the Commis- lowing ordinances on Thursday, September 17,
2020. There will be a public hearing on these ordi- everyone. Regardless of all of the, almost giddy, sci- matic, meaning they never develop any symptoms, but
sioners are passionate about the items they put on
the agenda. There are times that they need to agree nances on Friday, October 2, 2020, via teleconfer- entific and political rhetoric, there are still a lot of are highly contagious.
ence, at 1:00 p.m. Any citizen who wishes to
to disagree and not bully or threat other Commis-
express views in support, or in opposition, to these
questions. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Re- As the weather gets colder, we’ll start spending
sioners.
ordinances may do so at that public hearing by call- search Center demonstrates how this sordid history more time indoors where it’s easier to spread viruses,
Mrs. Gage-Watts wished everyone a Happy Labor ing (318) 226-6596 during Citizens Comments or and ongoing structural inequity could affect clinical like the flu and COVID-19. Since we don’t know how
Day Weekend. She reminded the citizens that by filling out a Citizens Comment card by going
COVID-19 is still here and asked that the citizens to http://www.caddo.org/FormCenter/Commis- trial participation: Even if a Covid-19 vaccine were the flu will interact with COVID-19, it’s best to do all
still practice social distancing, wear their masks, sion-Clerks-Office-9/Citizens-Comment-Card-63. available today and proven effective, only 54% of you can to keep yourself and loved ones healthy and
and wash their hands. Black adults would be willing to take it, compared to do everything possible to reduce the spread of the flu.
Ordinance No. 5982 of 2020, an ordinance propos-
There was no further discussion to come before ing an amendment to the Caddo Parish Home Rule 74% of white adults. The statistics would likely be It’s not as hard as you think. Just keep your primary
Charter relative to Section 3-07. Commission
the Commission, so the meeting was adjourned at
Meetings & Rules for presentation to the elec-
equally dismal for participation in Covid-19 vaccine goal in mind at all times: Take care of yourself; be as
5:00 p.m.
Michelle Nations, torate, and otherwise providing with respect trials. informed as possible with credible information; and
Assistant Commission Clerk thereto In spite of us being in the next wave of COVID-19, know the symptoms of cold, flu and COVID-19.
Mario Chavez,
President Ordinance No. 5983 of 2020, an ordinance propos- we are facing the start of the annual flu season. In the Practice the healthiest habits you can, such as get-
The Shreveport Sun ing an amendment to the Caddo Parish Home Rule United States, most of the time flu activity doesn’t ting plenty of sleep and managing stress, as well as
September 24, 2020 Charter relative to Section 3-07. Commission
Meetings & Rules for presentation to the elec- reach its peak until sometimes between December and preventive care set up your body for success when
664-20
torate, and otherwise providing with respect February, but the ravages of the flu can last as late as confronted with incoming threats – whether it’s the
PARISH OF CADDO thereto
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May. The overall health impact (e.g., infections, hos- common cold, the flu and even COVID-19. Just a few
IFB NO 20-10 Ordinance No. 5984 of 2020, an ordinance propos- pitalizations, and deaths) of a flu season is scary to say lifestyle changes can better prepare your body and im-
ing an amendment to the Caddo Parish Home Rule
Bids will be received by the Parish of Caddo, Gov- the least. Like most others in the public health field, mune system.
ernment Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Suite 850, Charter relative to Section 5-05.2 Department of
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 Fleet Services for presentation to the electorate, the thought of a flu season during the coronavirus pan- (The information included in this column is for ed-
and otherwise providing with respect thereto demic is chilling. Hospitals and clinics already under ucational purposes only. Glenn Ellis, MPH is a Vis-
until 3:00 P.M. on _October 22, 2020. Masks are The Shreveport Sun
required to be worn in this building and at this September 24, 2020 strain from COVID are fearing an onslaught of new iting Scholar at The National Bioethics Center at
meeting. 684-20 respiratory infections, including influenza and another Tuskegee University and a Harvard Medical School
BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CADDO PARISH
seasonal health issues that can cause serious illness in Fellow in Research Bioethics and Narrative Writing.
CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE COMMISION young children and the elderly He is an active media contributor on Health Equity
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE TO BE The Caddo Parish Commission introduced the fol- CDC estimates that in the United States each year, and Medical Ethics.)
HELD ON October 6, 2020, AT 10:00 O’CLOCK lowing ordinance on Thursday, July 9, 2020. There
A.M. AT THE CADDO PARISH FACILITIES & will be a public hearing on this ordinance on
MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE ROOM, LO-
CATED AT 525 MARSHALL STREET,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. Masks are re-
quired to be worn in this building and at this meet-
Thursday, October 8, 2020, in the Government
Chambers, First Floor of the Government Plaza
Building, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana,
at 3:30 p.m. Any citizen who wishes to express
Black Farmers' Continue Boycott Against John Deere
ing. views in support, or in opposition, to this ordinance BASKERVILLE, Va. -- In a highly offensive continue and grow stronger."
may do so at that public hearing or by filling out a move, John Deere has set up its own coalition to rep- According to Boyd, Deere has demonstrated its ap-
PROJECT NAME: Roof Replacement at the Citizens Comment card by going to
Caddo Community Action Agency http://www.caddo.org/FormCenter/Commission-
resent black farmers, in an apparent effort to sidestep parent ill will against NBFA leadership by maneuver-
Clerks-Office-9/Citizens-Comment-Card-63. the boycott the National Black Farmers Association ing around the association to form a group called
ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER: 85120
Ordinance No. 5961 of 2020, an ordinance amend-
(NBFA) launched recently, association president John LEAP, an acronym for "Leadership, Education, Ad-
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Major Classifica- ing and re-enacting Sections 4-61 and 4-61.1 and Boyd said, in announcing that the 116,000-member vocacy and Production Systems." It includes such dis-
tion as Building Contractor and/or a subclassifica- enacting Sections 4-63, 4-64, 4-65, all of Chapter group's boycott of Deere will continue.
tion of Roofing Contractor. Four of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of
parate and non-farming member groups as the
Caddo, pertaining to Permits for the Sale of Alco- After years of discrimination and inequitable treat- NAACP, to which Deere has donated in the past, and
THE GENERAL SCOPE OF THE PROJECT IS holic Beverages & Alcoholic Beverage Handling ment by the iconic company, Boyd said the boycott the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, whose only
AS FOLLOWS: On 2 buildings, the existing mod- Cards, and otherwise providing with respect
ified bituminous roof shall be removed down to the thereto.
was intended to draw attention to John Deere's unfair- connection to the NBFA complaint is that Marc
deck and a new 2 ply modified roof system shall The Shreveport Sun ness and gain respect and better responsiveness for Howze, an administrative officer of Deere, is a board
be installed. One the 3rd building, a new TPO roof September 24, 2020
will be installed on the metal building roof. 685-20
black farmers. He charged that the company declines member of the Marshall Fund.
to participate in the NBFA's annual conference or dis- Boyd said the Deere company's claim that it has
Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from: CADDO PARISH play new equipment and parts as it does at other agri-
COMMISSION "supported the National Black Farmers Association
LeBlanc & Young Architects, Inc. The Caddo Parish Commission introduced the fol- cultural industry events. After black farmers purchase
through participation in the 2019 annual conference,"
705 Texas Street lowing zoning ordinance on Thursday, September from Deere, the company responds slowly if at all to
Shreveport, LA 71101 17, 2020. There will be a public hearing on this is false. NBFA members and conference attendees
zoning ordinance on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in
calls for service on its equipment and shuts down its
saw no such support, he said. Boyd's statement in-
Deposits on documents shall be as follows: One the Government Chambers, First Floor of the Gov- tractors by computer connections if owners try to
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per set. ernment Plaza Building, 505 Travis Street, Shreve- cluded an e-mail message from Deere representative
port, Louisiana, at 3:30 p.m. Any citizen who
make repairs themselves.
"Today's announcement from the multi-billion dollar Andrez Carberry, the company's Head of Global Tal-
Documents may be examined at the Architect’s of- wishes to express views in support, or in opposi-
fice, without charge, upon request. tion, to these zoning ordinances may do so at that global behemoth John Deere that it ent Supply and Diversity and Inclusion, declining to
public hearing. participate or display any equipment at the 2019 - 29th
Documents may be viewed or obtained through will create a Black Farm Group is one of the most of-
Skysite after paying the on-site charges. Zoning Case 20-5-P, in regards to Ordinance No. fensive and egregious corporate missteps I have ever Annual NBFA Conference held November 1-2, 2019
5980 of 2020, an ordinance to amend Volume II of
witnessed," Boyd said. "This is the equivalent of in Prattville, Alabama, dated October 15, 2019. An-
All Bids must be accompanied by Bid security the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Caddo, as
equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base amended, the Caddo Parish Unified Development being rightly criticized on the facts by groups like the drez wrote: "We could not make it happen for display
Bid and all alternates and must be in the form of a Code, by amending the zoning of property located
ADL and UnidosUS, then creating groups to replace or personnel."
certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond writ- on the south side of South Lakeshore Drive and
ten in conformance with state law. three hundred and sixty feet east of Jolly Napier them." "The Boycott against John Deere will continue
Road, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-1-7, Single-Fam- Boyd said the company that rakes in "billions of dol- as we ask our NBFA members, African partners
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish ily Residential Zoning District to R-A, Rural Agri-
a Performance, Maintenance and Payment Bond culture Zoning District, and to otherwise provide lars a year is paying more money to consultants to and allies to stop buying John Deere tractors, im-
on a form provided by the Parish and written in ac- with respect thereto blow up my phone line than it would cost them to pro- plements, mowers and parts," Boyd said. "We re-
cordance with state law. The Shreveport Sun
September 24, 2020 vide inclusion and equality to their agriculture equip- main open to new relationships with companies
Contractors may elect to submit bids electronically 686-20 ment customers who are black. Our boycott will who value the work of NBFA members."
via the internet. Electronic bids for the Parish of
Caddo are available for submission at www.Bid-
Express.com. Contractors that wish to submit elec-
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