L.S.A. R. S. 33:9101 et seq., and Act 1029, which became effective July 9, 1999, governs the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One (District). Based upon provisions of the statute, the citizens of Caddo Parish approved two referendums on September 21, 1996, which allowed the District to increase the 9-1-1 surcharge fees for residential and business wireline subscribers, but also allowed the District to assess cellular and other wireless services. Effective December 1, 1996, the rate for wireline business customers is $2.00 per month per line up to 100 lines, and the rate for wireline residential customers is $1.00. The rate for cellular and wireless services is $1.00 per month per line per subscriber. By statute, the communications service providers can retain an administrative fee of one-percent (1%) from the gross receipts to be remitted to the District. Remittance to the District is due quarterly by statute, however, the District would accept monthly payments if desired. All payments should be made to:

        The Caddo Parish Communications District Number One
        1144 Texas Avenue
        Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

Additionally, to assist your company in providing all of the required subscriber information for remittance purposes, a sample form, in PDF format, may be found at Remittance Form . This sample outlines the desired format for remittance of the 9-1-1 surcharge fees to the District. (PDF format allows you to view your form electronically on most computers. The freely available Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view and print PDF files. To download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat reader, click on the icon below.) Please contact the Caddo Parish 9-1-1 Administrative Offices at (318) 675-2222 for assistance with any technical questions you may have regarding the provisioning of 9-1-1 service through the tandem for your customers.