2026-07-09 CPC Special Projects Committee

The Caddo Parish Commission Special Projects Committee met on July 9, 2026, to discuss several community and regulatory issues, with a focus on procurement and ordinance updates. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed intersection improvement pilot project involving painted crosswalks to enhance safety near schools and churches, which was deferred pending further presentation. The committee also extensively reviewed a proposed update to the parish noise ordinance, originally drafted in 2023, aimed at regulating noise levels across all industries equally, including data centers and oil and gas operations. Members emphasized the need for legal counsel to avoid potential litigation risks and requested updated noise data and consultant input before proceeding. Additionally, the committee discussed temporary workforce housing regulations, focusing on enforcement of building and sanitary codes through existing contracts with the City of Shreveport. The conversation highlighted the absence of a comprehensive master plan for land use in unincorporated areas, with estimates for developing such a plan around $200,000. The committee voted unanimously to request additional data and consultant updates on the noise ordinance for further review at the next meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026.