WE ARE applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail at the following address: Permit to be issued to: MMA KRUPA VENTURES LLC, DBA: LIQUOR LAB, 3800 RYAN STREET in the city of Lake Charles in the parish of Calcasieu in the state of LA. Harshitkumar Gandhi, LLC Member Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. title 26, Section 85 and 283. Oct 24, 27 2t 2141786 Notice Cost- $71.00

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER LA. R.S. 12:1-1407 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRIANGLE ELECTRIC, INC., a Louisiana corporation, has been dissolved out of Court, pursuant to authorization by its Shareholders. All creditors of, all persons believing themselves to have valid claims against, and all persons having unfulfilled contracts with said corporation are hereby called upon to present any claim they may have in writing by mailing the claim to Bridgette Braquet and/or Byron Braquet, 808 14th Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. The claim should include the name of the person(s) or entity(ies) having a claim, nature of the claim, amount of the claim, and any other relevant information. Any claim against the dissolved corporation will be extinguished by peremption unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the publication of this notice. Oct 24 1t 2141684 Notice Cost- $66.23

Minutes Public Hearing 115 N. Thomson, Iowa, LA 70647 October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Watkins called a public hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. There was present Mayor Watkins; Council Members: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, Daniel Hennigan, and Gerald Guidry; Eva Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk, Town Attorney Russell Stutues, III, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 15 citizens. Absent: None. Mayor read the title of Ordinance 2026-10, An Ordinance providing for the annexation of land area into the Corporate limits of the Town of Iowa annexation for Progressive Merchants. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Watkins then closed the public hearing. Public hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. Minutes Regular Meeting Town of Iowa 115 N. Thomson, Iowa, LA 70647 October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and Town Council met in regular session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice. Mayor Watkins announced that the mayoral portraits are being reframed and that the items in the lobby are part of the Christmas preparations. He said Council Member Julie Fontenot had asked him to explain the annexation. Once this annexation is complete, he would like to pursue another to attract more businesses to the area. He has discussed adding another Iowa exit ramp with DOTD to reduce congestion at the overpass. He also noted the possibility of annexing an area near LeDoux Road. Ms. Belinda asked why the Town could not wait for the new administration before proceeding with the annexation. Mayor Watkins also stated that an owner had requested the annexation of 200 acres. When Ms. Belinda asked for the owners name, the Mayor initially indicated that he was unsure whether the individual wanted to be identified. He then identified the owner as Derrick Kramer, one of the owners of In-Laws. Mayor Watkins called roll. Present: Mayor Watkins; Council Members: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, Daniel Hennigan and Gerald Guidry; Eva Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk, Town Attorney Russell Stutes, III, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 15 citizens. Absent: None. Mayor Watkins established a quorum was present. Invocation was said by Council Member Joe Becnel, followed by the pledge. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Joe Becnel to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve minutes of the regular meeting on September 14, 2026. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #1 on the agenda. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to adopt Ordinance No 2026-10. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF LAND AREA INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF IOWA. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Town, in regular session thereof, duly convened that: Section 1: Upon showing that under the provisions of La. R.S. 33:171 et seq., the requisite Petition(s) for annexation, together with requisite Certificates of the Assessor and the Registrar of Voters, has been filed with the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, and that the necessary public notices have been published according to law, all the territory situated within the following described limits is hereby incorporated into the Town of Iowa, to wit: Those certain tracts of land identified on the Calcasieu Parish GIS Map as Parcels 00265748A and 00259322, as more fully depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof by reference. Section 2: The area annexed herein shall be assigned to Town Council District ___ for voting purposes. Section 3: All ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the elapse of thirty (30) days after publication or posting, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:173, et seq. The foregoing Ordinance was then read and considered, section by section and as a whole and thereupon on motion of Julie Fontenot and seconded by Vernessa Guillory, said ordinance was adopted, by the following votes: YEAS: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, Gerald Guidry NAYS: Daniel Hennigan ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None AND THE ORDINANCE WAS DECLARED ADOPTED on this 12th day of October, 2026. Mayor Watkins read item #2 on the agenda. Durrell Washingtons request for a variance at 600 Third Street. Mr. Washington was not present at the meeting. The Council discussed the presence of two homes on the same lot, which is not permitted. Mayor Watkins read item #3 on the agenda. Murphy Spell discussion of variance of mobile home to be moved in Town of Iowa older than 5 years of age. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Gerald Guidry to allow Mr. Murphy Spell to move mobile home into town older than 5 years of age as long as he meets proper setbacks. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #4 on the agenda. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to accept the FY 2023 LCDBG Clearance Program as complete and move forward with the close out of the project. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #5 on the agenda. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve the Memorandum agreement between the Iowa Police Department and Coushatta Tribal Police Department. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #6 on the agenda. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the Leads Online Investigative subscription and authorize Mayor to sign. The motion passed unanimously Mayor Watkins read item #7 on the agenda. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Julie Fontneot to approve the CEA between the Iowa Police Department and Combined Anti-Drug Team. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #8 on the agenda. Upon recommendation of Chief Vincent the following action was taken: a. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the hiring of Amy Henry as full time dispatcher. The motion passed unanimously. b. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the hiring of Katherine Stark as part time dispatcher. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #9 on the agenda. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Julie Fontenot to appoint American Press as the official journal. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #10 on the agenda. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to introduce Ordinance No 2026-11, An ordinance amending the FY 2025-2026 budget for the Town of Iowa, Louisiana amending of budget as per recommendation of Auditor. No comments were made. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #11 on the agenda. Eva Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk gave a report on financials for the Town for September 2026. There were no comments or questions. Jessica Hardy asked about the status of her property at 106 Ruby St. The Council granted her a 60-day extension to complete the work. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor ATTEST: Eva C. Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk Oct 24 1t 2141682 Notice Cost- $211.00

City of Lake Charles Meeting Minutes City Council Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers at City Hall AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2026 TO BE TAKEN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 150-97, RULES FOR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA Call to Order Call to Order - President Stuart Weatherford, Presiding Invocation Invocation - Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance - Ronnie Harvey, Jr. Roll Call Present: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Absent: 0 - Also present were Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, Sharon Thierry, Assistant City Administrator and Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. The monthly financial reports for September, 2026, were provided to the City Council members by the Department of Finance. The reports include the Budget to Actual Revenues and the Budget to Actual Expenditures. Approval of Minutes 1. 26-490 Minutes A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None Defer/Delete President Weatherford stated Items 8, 13 and 19 were being deferred to November 4, 2026, and Item 24 was being deferred indefinitely. Appointments 2. 26-524 Appoint a chairman to review bids to enter into an agreement to purchase Downtown Light Pole Lit Christmas Wreaths and Garland. Councilman Harvey was appointed as chairman. 3. 26-249 Appoint a chairman to review bids for Project No. CP3051 - 2025 Citywide Striping Package. Councilman Weatherford was appointed as chairman. 4. 26-395 Appoint a chairman to review bids to purchase one (1) new Sewer Inspection System Camera and Crawler for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Councilman Young was appointed as chairman. Public Hearings 17. 26-589 Public hearing and consideration of the Lake Charles Planning & Zoning Commissions decision to deny a request for a Variance in order to maintain an existing unpermitted shed 2 11 from rear setback vs the required 5, within a Residential Zoning District, at 5464 Moulin Rouge Drive. Without objection, Mr. Weatherford moved this item up for discussion. Rex Royer, 5464 Moulin Rouge Drive, Lake Charles, LA, stated that according to his interpretation of the Code of Ordinances, a permit was not required for his shed due to the size. He also had concerns about the amount of money he expended on the shed. He also stated that he had issues with the placement of his neighbors fence encroaching on his property when it was rebuilt. Doug Burguieres stated that this was brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission and failed by a vote of 2-3. Byron Gaskin, 5619 Chene Blanc Drive, Lake Charles, LA, stated that the wall was encroaching on his property and that it had been constructed without the proper permits. John Ladner, 1600 Ira Breaux Road, Lake Charles, LA was also against the structure being built without prior inspection or approval. Councilman Vezinot requested that the item be pulled and that the neighbors try to amicably resolve the issue, but it was built without the proper permits and attached to a prior building, and he would have to vote against it. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion failed by the following vote: For: 0 - None Against: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 5. 26-300 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1610 Graham Street, Allen J. Mitchell, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated it was a rehearing from August 5, 2026. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey stated that paperwork was still in the process of being completed to sell the property to Project Build-A-Future and recommended deferral until the regular meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 6. 26-254 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1509 Pear Street, Edward Gallien, Jr. and Jules J. Gallien, owners, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from August 5, 2026. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 7. 26-506 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner. Councilman Fondel requested that this item be reconsidered. After consideration, he recommended time delays of 30/90, which were approved as follows: A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Tia Moore-Henry,1809 Legion Street, requested additional time to rehabilitate the property. Councilman Fondel recommended deferral to the regular meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 8. 26-507 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1925 9th Street, William (NMN) Walker, William Eric Walker, Lewis Anthony Walker, Connie Ruth Walker Tutson, Ada Jones Hamilton (Estate), Patricia Jones Franklin (Estate), Brenda Cormier Jones (Estate), Brenda Jones a/ka Cormie (Estate), and Greta Fay Walker Broussard, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026. 9. 26-508 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2415 Fitzenreiter Road, Juan Martinez, owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Juan Martinez, 1010615 Airline Highway, Trailer 10, Baton Rouge, LA, plans to renovate the structure through a general contractor that he is employed by. Councilman Harvey recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 10. 26-509 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Mark Toler, 1210 Burton Avenue, Orange, TX, stated that the person who was living there was deceased. He further stated that the property was owned by his great-grandmother and his intention was to clean up the property and demolish the shed. Councilman Harvey stated that he had received many complaints about the property and recommended time delays of 15/15, which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 11. 26-510 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2202 Commercial Street, Beretta Yatasha Jones and James Charles Simpson, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, requested this item be deferred to the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026, due to not having proof of service and to allow time to appoint a curator. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 12. 26-445 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 740 Cleveland Street, Russell Foster, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Russell Foster, 1108 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA, stated that he has been working on the property and plans on refurbishing it and requested 120 days. He further stated that he had never received any notices about the property and confirmed his correct address. Councilman Harvey recommended deferral until the regular meeting on November 4, 2026 to submit a plan of action to Property Standards, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 13. 26-352 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of two structures located at 210 Cherry Street and 212 Cherry Street, Benjamin Geyen, Jr., Willie Mae Jackson, Chester Geyen, Claudette Mae Geyen, Franklin Geyen and Margaret Haley, owners. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026. 14. 26-256 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2120 3rd Street, Cecelia Pitre, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Fondel stated that he had received an emergency message from the family requesting that the item be deferred. He then recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 15. 26-257 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2344 See Street, Marlene Marks, Markesha Elise Marks and Kendall Wayne Marks, owners. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Mr. Stutes stated that the Legal Department had been in contact with the owner, who was still trying to quiet the title and requested additional time. Councilman Harvey stated the property was secured and recommended deferral to the November 4, 2026, regular council meeting, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 16. 26-478 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 4508 Autumnwood Lane (burned structure), Jacob Robert and Heather Lynn Ross, LLC, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Gilbert Benavente, 904 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA stated that he was a managing member of Jacob and Heather Ross, LLC., and had recently sold the property to the new owners about two weeks ago and the new owner planned to take care of the property. Tracy Cansum, 1721 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA, stated that their company purchased the property two weeks ago and within the hour received notice of the demolition from the previous owner. She stated that her plans were to demolish a portion of the property that was burned and renovate. She had already hired Chris Morrow to provide estimates and pull a permit for the demolition. Councilman Vezinot recommended time delays of 30/60, which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None Ordinances for Final Action 18. 26-561 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3537 - Goosport Recreation Splashpad. A motion was made by Councilman Harvey to accept the recommended bid from Sam Istre Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,231,500.00, including Alternate one in the amount of $36,500.00 and Alternate two in the amount of $81,000.00. The vote was as follows. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 19. 26-505 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid for Project No. CP3492 Mallard Golf Club Driving Range Improvements. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026. 20. 26-553 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 21. 26-554 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury relative to a line-item appropriation contained in Act 961 of 2026 RLS for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: Executive Session For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 22. 26-552 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the lawsuit styled Jennifer White, Kenneth White, Kathleen Washington, Daniel Washington, Sheryln Solano, Michael Solano, Donald Piper, Sheryl Piper, and Craig Johnson v. Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu), City of Lake Charles, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Docket No. 2021-5235, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. The Council declined to go into Executive Session on this item. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 23. 26-585 Introduction and final action of an ordinance accepting the lowest responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Ryan Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement. Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, read the item into the record and stated that the emergency nature was to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens because the line had collapsed, and it would take a two-thirds vote to pass. A motion was made by President Weatherford to accept the recommended quote from Horseshoe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $209,095.00. The vote was as follows: A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None The Following Resolutions May Be Adopted by Consent 24. 26-421 A resolution authorizing the amendment of the City of Lake Charles CDBG-DR Action Plan with HUD to move the proposed Lake Charles Fire Department Campus from the previously identified 6th Avenue site to a site on Broad Street. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting without date. 25. 26-563 A resolution urging the Louisiana Federal Delegation and the Louisiana Public Service Commission to seek the allocation of available and unspent FEMA funds associated with Hurricane Laura to eligible infrastructure and storm-repair costs of Entergy Louisiana, LLC, with any resulting reduction in costs being reflected in the rates paid by Entergy Louisiana ratepayers. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 26. 26-564 A resolution appointing a member to the Recreation District Number One of Ward Three Board to fill the expiring term of Mark Young, for a period of five years, said term to expire October 27, 2031. Mark Young was reappointed and his was the only resume received within the specified time period. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 27. 26-569 A resolution accepting Project No. CP3019 Sale Road Bridge Repairs as substantially complete and authorizing the advertising of the 45-day lien period. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 28. 26-570 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3508 Riverside Park Shoreline Protection Phase One. Councilman Harvey was appointed as chairman. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 29. 26-571 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids to purchase office supplies for use by various City of Lake Charles Divisions and Departments for a twelve (12) month period with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods. Councilman Young was appointed as chairman. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 30. 26-572 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new 6-Yard Dump Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Councilman Marks was appointed chairperson. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 31. 26-573 A resolution by the Lake Charles City Council authorizing the City of Lake Charles to complete an application on behalf of the Lake Charles Police Department for grant funding under the Fiscal Year 2026 Justice Assistance Grant Local Solicitation Program, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, for police-related equipment. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None The Following Ordinances are for Introduction by Consent and Will Be Read Into the Record the Day Following This Meeting at 9:00am in the City Council Chambers in City Hall 32. 26-566 An ordinance authorizing the installation of a stop sign on the west side of Barbe Street at its intersection with St. Anthony Street and a stop sign on the east side of Barbe Street at its intersection with St. Anthony Street, creating a three-way stop. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 33. 26-574 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Beverly Martin v. City of Lake Charles, Sakina Amal Bourgeois, South Louisiana Restoration Services, L.L.C, and Christopher Hugh Irwin, Docket No. 2025-439, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 34. 26-575 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement on behalf of the City of Lake Charles with SOWELA Technical Community College and/or the Louisiana Community and Technical College System for the purchase of property for the Gulf Coast Energy Institute and to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 35. 26-576 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with CentralSquare Technologies relative to its financial management and related software systems for use by the City of Lake Charles Finance Department. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 36. 26-577 An ordinance amending the Operating and Capital Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 37. 26-578 An ordinance enacting Sec. 12-46 of Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lake Charles to provide for the registration of rental residential housing units. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 38. 26-579 An ordinance accepting the most responsive and responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Restore Water Loop at Highway 14 and Prien Lake Road. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 39. 26-580 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Security Gate Installations at various Water Treatment Plants (Phase 1). Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 40. 26-581 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new Four- Wheel Street Sweeper, for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20428, approved and adopted by the City Council on December 3, 2025. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 41. 26-582 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new Three-Wheel Street Sweeper, for use by the Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20505, approved and adopted by the City Council on March 18, 2026. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 42. 26-583 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new 30- Yard Rear-Loader Refuse Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Trash Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20426, approved and adopted by the City Council on December 3, 2025. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 43. 26-584 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase three (3) new 33- Yard Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Garbage Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20464, approved and adopted by the City Council on February 4, 2026. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 44. 26-586 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3508 Riverside Park Shoreline Protection Phase One. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 45. 26-587 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of office supplies for use by various City of Lake Charles Divisions and Departments for a twelve (12) month period with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 46. 26-588 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new 6-Yard Dump Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 47. 26-590 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Lake Charles amending Resolution No. 313-23 to authorize the addition of CP3400 Phase II 18th Street Reconstruction to the RCIP LDI United States Department of Housing and Urban Developments national objective for the use of funds from the CDBG DR Program. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. With no further business to come before the Council, President Weatherford adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026. I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct draft of the Minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, held on the 7th day of October, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 16th day of October, 2026. s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Ordinances adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said city held on the 7th day of October, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 19th day of October, 2026. s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities. The City operates without regard to race, color, or national origin. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI and/or Americans with Disabilities Act may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles. The Citys Title VI Coordinator/ADA Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491 1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491 1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head. File Number: 26-254 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20632 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1509 Pear Street, Edward Gallien, Jr. and Jules J. Gallien, owners, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 15th day of April 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1509 Pear Street, legally described as: N 52 ft of S 116 ft of Lots 1,2 Blk 36 Katrina B Moeling Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Edward Gallien, Jr. and Jules J. Gallien, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 6th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 7th day of December, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 8th day of Decmber, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 9th day of November, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-506 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20634 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 19th day of August 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1809 Legion Street, legally described as: E 48 ft Lot 13 and W 24 ft Lot 12 Blk 5 Eastside Add No 3 (G4S-1), in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Tia Moore-Henry, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 6th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 5th day of November, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 5th day of January, 2027, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 9th day of November, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-509 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20633 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 19th day of August 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 2338 See Street (garage only), legally described as: Com 469 ft E of Simmons St on S side of See St th E 52 ft S 145 ft etc, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Ida Washington, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 22nd day of October, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 22nd day of October, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 23rd day of October, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 23rd day of October, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-478 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20635 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 4508 Autumnwood Lane (burned structure), Jacob Robert and Heather Lynn Ross, LLC, owner. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 5th day of August 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 4508 Autumnwood Lane (burned structure), legally described as: Lot 5 Stillwood Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Jacob Robert and Heather Lynn Ross, LLC, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 6th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 7th day of December, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 8th day of December, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 9th day of November, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-561 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20636 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3537 - Goosport Recreation Splashpad. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP3537 - Goosport Recreation Splashpad, on the bids opened on September 15, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 178-25, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of September 2025 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price. SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said low bidder from appropriate City funds. SECTION 4: The checks of the unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them, but the check of the successful bidder shall be retained until the written contract has been signed and executed, and the security required in said written contract has been furnished by it. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved byDate Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-553 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20637 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-554 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20638 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury relative to a line- item appropriation contained in Act 961 of 2026 RLS for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivision or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation or individual; and WHEREAS, Act 961 of 2026 Regular Legislative Session (2026 RLS) of the Louisiana Legislature, which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 961 of 2026 RLS contains a line item appropriation within the Agencys budget for the benefit of the City of Lake Charles of which the sum of One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($100,000.00) dollars has been allocated for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. WHEREAS, the public purpose is to promote community health, recreation, and general welfare. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: All of the above and foregoing is hereby made a part of this ordinance. SECTION 2: The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the line-item appropriation authorized in Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. SECTION 3: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-552 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20639 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the lawsuit styled Jennifer White, Kenneth White, Kathleen Washington, Daniel Washington, Sheryln Solano, Michael Solano, Donald Piper, Sheryl Piper, and Craig Johnson v. Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu), City of Lake Charles, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Docket No. 2021-5235, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement to settle any and all claims against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Jennifer White, Kenneth White, Kathleen Washington, Daniel Washington, Sheryln Solano, Michael Solano, Donald Piper, Sheryl Piper, and Craig Johnson v. Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu), City of Lake Charles, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Docket No. 2021-5235, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana.. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is further authorized to include any terms or conditions which he deems necessary in the settlement agreement and to pay said settlement from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-585 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20640 Introduction and final action of an ordinance accepting the lowest responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Ryan Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to accept the lowest responsible quote and enter into an agreement for Ryan Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the contract price. SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said contractor from appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Oct 24 1t 2141554 Notice Cost- $1427.50

WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WARD ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS The Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), is a duly created and validly existing body corporate and politic and public instrumentality of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana (the Parish), pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. The District has the authority to issue its revenue bonds in order to construct, acquire, extend or improve any work of public improvement, in accordance with the provisions of Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 39:501, et seq.) (the Act). The District does hereby give notice of its intention to issue not to exceed THREE MILLION AND NO/100 ($3,000,000) DOLLARS of its Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series (the Bonds), at a rate not to exceed 3% for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years from date. The Bonds shall be authorized under the Act and authorized pursuant to the provisions of a bond resolution to be adopted by the District (the Bond Resolution) for the purpose of providing funds for the District to (i) establish, acquire, construct, improve, extend and maintain within the District a waterworks system, with all necessary equipment and installations in connection therewith, including such extensions as may be proper; (ii) make deposits into certain funds as may be required for security in marketing the Bonds; (iii) pay capitalized interest on the Bonds; and (iv) pay the costs of issuance associated with the Bonds. The Bonds, if issued, shall be limited and special revenue obligations of the District and not the Parish. The Bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates and carry such exchangeability privileges as shall be provided for in the Bond Resolution. The Bonds shall be issuable as fully registered bonds in the denomination of $5,000 each, or any integral multiple thereof. The principal of and interest on the Bonds may be payable at the principal office of the national or state banking association or trust company serving as paying agent for the Bonds. The Bonds shall be payable from and secured by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the income, revenues and receipt derived or to be derived from the operation of the waterworks system of the District, and after provision has been made for payment therefrom of the reasonable and necessary expenses of administering, operating and maintaining the waterworks system of the District, or received by it from any other sources as a result of the Bonds, including but not by way of limitation, other monies which, by law or contract, may be made available to the District under the terms of the Bond Resolution. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt, liability, loan of the credit or a pledge of the faith and credit of the Parish, or of the State of Louisiana (the State), or of any political or governmental unit thereof. The Bonds shall not constitute an obligation, either special or general, of the Parish, or the State within the meaning of any Constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. Neither the Parish nor the State, nor any political subdivision thereof shall in any manner be liable for payment of principal and the interest on the Bonds, or for performance of any agreement or pledge of any kind which may be undertaken by the District and no breach by the District of any agreements shall create any obligation upon the Parish or the State or any political subdivision thereof. The Authority shall meet in open and public session on November 17, 2026, at 7:00 oclock p.m. in the Administrative Office of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at 265 Parish Road, Moss Bluff, Louisiana 70611, for the purpose of hearing any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If a petition is presented to the District at this open and public meeting duly signed by not less than 5% of the electors of the District voting at the last special or general election objecting to the issuance of the Bonds, then said Bonds shall not be issued until approved by a vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the District who vote in a special election held for the purpose of approving the issuance of the Bonds in the manner provided by the Act. Any such petition must be accompanied by a Certificate of the Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition are qualified electors of the District and the number of signers amounts to not less than 5% of the electors of the District in number, voting at the last special or general election. This is not an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the Bonds. This is the Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds by the District as mandated by the provisions of La. R.S. 39:545(J). WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WARD ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA Dated: September 15, 2026 Oct 24,31 Nov 7,14 4t 2141521 Notice Cost- $526.00