PUBLIC NOTICE Jackson Parish Communication District E-911 Minutes: December 2, 2025 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Board Members Roll Call: Present: Sheriff Brent Barnett, Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, Jo Lynn Smith, Fred Tolar, and Sharon Satcher Absent: Police Chief Israel Smith and David Brown Visitors: Director present: Ernie Lewter 1. CALL TO ORDER: 10.06 A.M. By Chairman: Sheriff Brent Barnett Sheriff Barnett called meeting to order at 10:06 A.M. Invocation by Sheriff Barnett. Pledge of Allegiance was given by Sharon Satcher. Roll call of Board Members: Present was Board Members: Sheriff Brent Barnett, Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, Jo Lynn Smith, Sharon Satcher, and Fred Tolar. Absent was Board Members: Police Chief Israel Smith and David Brown 2. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES. Motion by Jo Lynn Smith, seconded by Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, Motion carried 5-0 to approve the minutes for the September 24, 2025 regular board meeting. 3. TREASURER’S REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS. Ernie Lewter, 911 Director, gave the financial reports for October 31, 2025. Motion by Jo Lynn Smith, seconded by Fred Tolar, Motion carried 5-0 to approve the Treasurer’s report for October 31, 2025. 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES. No reports. 5. COMMENTS –PRESENTATIONS BY OTHER AGENCIES OR PUBLIC BODIES. No reports. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Unfinished Business. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussed payment to Central Square due December 21, 2025 in the amount of $16,908.33. Motion by Jolyn Smith, seconded by Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, and Motion carried 5-0 to approve the payment to Central Square. B. Discussed 2025 Amended Budget and 2026 Proposed Budget. Motion made by Jo Lynn Smith, seconded by Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, and Motion carried 5-0 to accept the 2025 Amended Budget and the 2026 Proposed Budget. C. Discussed the Directors Contract and Salary for 2026. Motion made by Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, seconded by Fred Tolar, and Motion carried 5-0 to accept the Directors Contract and Salary. D. Discussed Louisiana Ethics Requirements for 2026. All Board Members present agreed to provide proof of compliance before January 1, 2026. E. Discussed approval of the Ruston Daily Leader as the Official Journal for the Jackson Parish Communication District 911. Motion made by Jo Lynn Smith, seconded by Sharon Satcher, and Motion carried 5-0 to accept the Ruston Daily Leader as the Official Journal. F. Discussed election of New Officers for the Board of Directors. No changes made, except the automatic change for the new Sheriff Brent Barnett, to step into the position of Chairman, which was held by previous sheriff, Andy Brown. Sharon Satcher remains the Secretary. Motion made by Jo Lynn Smith, seconded by Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, and Motion carried 5-0 for Sheriff Brent Barnett to become Chairman of the Board of Directors and Sharon Satcher to remain Secretary of the Board Directors. G. Discussed approval for Hodge Bank and Trust to remain the Fiscal Agent for the Jackson Parish Communication District 911 for 2026. Motion made by Sheriff Brent Barnett, seconded by Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, and Motion carried 5-0 for Hodge Bank and Trust to remain Fiscal Agent for 2026. 7. OTHER BUSINESS. A. NONE. 9. NEXT MEETING: Noon Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Future meetings: March 25, 2026 May 26, 2026 10. ADJOURN: 10:24 A. M. Motion made by Jolyn Smith, seconded by Chief Aaron Blalock, and carried 5-0 to adjourn. Chairman Member at Large Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 24, 2025.

VILLAGE OF EROS STATE OF LOUISIANA RESOLUTION NO. 5-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF ATTORNEY STEPHEN NORTH FOR LEGAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Village of Eros requires specialized legal counsel for property maintenance code enforcement through arbitration and/or litigation; and WHEREAS, the Council recommends engaging Stephen North, Attorney at Law, due to his expertise in this particular area; and WHEREAS, engaging such counsel is in the best financial and legal interest of the Village of Eros; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Eros, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Mayor Julie Gryder is hereby authorized to execute a professional services agreement with Stephen North, Attorney at Law, for legal services related to the enforcement of the Eros Property Maintenance Ordinance. MOVED FOR ADOPTION by Denise Costin seconded by Katie Dispenza, was then submitted to a vote; thereon being as follows: Yeas: Costin, Dispenza Nays: None Absent: Morris Abstain: None And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 1st day of December, 2025. JULIE CRAWFORD GRYDER -MAYOR ALISHA WALDROUP-VILLAGE CLERK C E R T I F I C A T E I, Alisha Waldroup, Clerk of the Village of Eros, certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the Village of Eros on the 1st day of December, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. Eros, Louisiana, this 1st day of December, 2025. ALISHA WALDROUP-VILLAGE CLERK Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Dec 24, 2025.

VILLAGE OF EROS STATE OF LOUISIANA RESOLUTION NO. 4-2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE EROS VILLAGE COUNCIL TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS WHEREAS, the Village of Eros desires assistance with property code planning and enforcement, building inspections, and issuance of permits; and WHEREAS, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (“IBTS”) has provided a proposed Service Agreement with appropriate terms advantageous to the Village of Eros; and WHEREAS, the Council authorizes Mayor Julie Gryder to execute the Service Agreement with the “IBTS” for aforementioned services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Eros, Louisiana, in regular session convened, Mayor Julie Gryder is hereby authorized to execute a Service Agreement with the “IBTS” including property code planning and enforcement, building inspections, and issuance of permits. MOVED FOR ADOPTION by Denise Costin seconded by Katie Dispenza, was then submitted to a vote; thereon being as follows: Yeas: Costin, Dispenza Nays: None Absent: Morris Abstain: None And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 3rd day of November, 2025. JULIE CRAWFORD GRYDER-MAYOR ALISHA WALDROUP-VILLAGE CLERK C E R T I F I C A T E I, Alisha Waldroup, Clerk of the Village of Eros, certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the Village of Eros on the 3rd day of November, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. Eros, Louisiana, this 3rd day of November, 2025. ALISHA WALDROUP-VILLAGE CLERK Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Dec 24, 2025.

Monthly Meeting – Eros Board of Aldermen December 1, 2025 Eros Village Hall Mayor Julie Gryder called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 Prayer: Denise Costin Aldermen Present: Denise Costin, Katie Dispenza by phone Workers Present: Alisha Waldroup-Clerk, Walter Kotz-Chief of Police Visitors Present: Lonnie Copeland Police Report: Chief Kotz provided the schedule of conferences for 2026. He will need to attend 2 out of the following 3 to maintain his status as Chief of Police. The new police vehicle is currently having decals and emergency lighting installed. The radio and radar will be removed from our old unit and installed in the new one. Motion was made by Costin, 2nd by Dispenza to purchase a new fan motor for the chlorine room. Mayor’s Report: Senator Glen Womack was able to get the CEA funds that were previously awarded to us for sewer lift stations reassigned to use for the purchase of generators for our water wells. The mayor has requested bids from three electric companies for these power units. LGAP & CWEF grants for 2026 are available for $25,000 each. The council agreed to ask LGAP for funds toward a lawn mower, impact wrench, air compressor, and hand tools for the Village. LITA Corp is requesting grant funds on our behalf for the purpose of getting the old water well back into operation. CWEF grants are for water so the mayor will seek input from Shain with Underground Emergency Services as to what we may need at this time. Shain has completed the repairs to the chlorine system at a cost of $4300. Motion was made by Costin, 2nd by Dispenza to adopt Resolution No. 5-2025 to engage Attorney Stephen North for legal services regarding the matters of property maintenance ordinance enforcement. Motion was made by Costin, 2nd by Dispenza to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-5 adopting a new Property Maintenance Ordinance to replace the current Nuisance Ordinance for the Village of Eros. The ordinance will be discussed in a special public hearing on January 1st, 2026 at 5:15 and voted on in the regular meeting to follow at 5:30 pm. Alisha gave a brief overview of the proposed 2026 annual budget and provided copies to each council member. Motion by Costin, 2nd by Dispenza to accept minutes of the previous meeting as read by the clerk, as well as the previous month’s paid bills report as printed. There being no further business to bring before the council, a motion was made by Costin, 2nd by Dispenza to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 pm until the next scheduled meeting on January 1, 2026 at 5:15. Respectfully submitted, Alisha Waldroup Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $30.00 on Dec 24, 2025.

A public hearing will be held at the Eros Village Hall on January 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm to discuss adopting a new Property Maintenance Ordinance to replace the current Nuisance Ordinance. The regular monthly Board of Aldermen meeting is set to follow at 5:30 pm. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Dec 17, 24, & 31, 2025.

Greater Ward One Waterworks District This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer The Board of Commissioners for Greater Ward One will conduct their meeting on Monday January 5, 2026 at the water office on Haddox Road. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Agenda: Open with Prayer Read Minutes LDH Extension at Collins Well LRWA Rate Study New Well Site Surplus Moveable Property Certified Operator Contract Renewal Elect Officers and Commissioners Review and Approve Invoices Review Financial Reports Adjourn Kathy Farris Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Dec 24, 2025.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This is to certify that the Lincoln Parish Police Jury has complied with the Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1907 relative to public participation in the budget process for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Notice of availability for public inspection and a public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statute. Lincoln Parish Police Jury Courtney Hall, Administrator Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $6.00 on Dec 24, 2025.

These are the minutes of a regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of Kaplan held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at SSG Ulysse Trahan Council Chamber located at 701 N. Cushing Avenue. Present: Mayor: Mike Kloesel Board of Alderman: Dirk Gary Randy Campbell Mike Renfrow Chuck Guidry Absent: Justin Johnson Larry Cramer, City Engineer Also Present: Calvin Woodruff, City Attorney (By Phone) Chief Joshua Hardy Ashley Milton, City Clerk Mayor Kloesel called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. An opening prayer was offered by Pastor Farley Painter and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor. Chris Hebert was recognized for 10 years of service to the City of Kaplan. Motion: Councilman Guidry, Second: Councilman Campbell Unanimously carried to approve the minutes from the November 2025 regular City Council meeting. Item #1 The 2024-2025 fiscal year audit report was presented by Rob Carter with the CPA firm of Kolder, Slaven and Company. Item #2 The treasurerÕs report for November 2025 was presented on the councilÕs iPads for their review of the budget to actual comparison. Motion: Councilman Gary, Second: Councilman Campbell Unanimously carried to approve the November 2025 financials as presented. Item #3 City Engineer Larry Cramer was not present, the Mayor gave updates on all of the current projects. Motion: Councilman Guidry, Second: Councilman Gary Unanimously carried to approve CCO No. 2 for E. B. Feucht, for the Kaplan Sewer Project- Phase 2, which increases the contract by $3,223.38 for an adjusted total price of $898,736.38 with the contract time unchanged for the repair of two of the hydraulic pumps from the completed Phase 1 project. Motion: Councilman Gary, Second: Councilman Guidry Unanimously carried to approve Parital Payment No. 1, to SRR Contractors, LLC. for the LCDBG Clearance Program Phase 1, in the amount of $47,572.71, and CCO No. 1 which increases the contract accordingly for an adjusted total contract price of $179,730.00 with the contract time unchanged for the structure located on Lot 6 of 609 N. Guidry St. that was not included in the original application. The proposal from the contractor to remove the structure is $9,500.00 and is still within the LCDBG budget. Motion: Councilman Gary, Second: Councilman Guidry Unanimously carried to approve Partial Payment No. 1, to Lathan Construction, LLC. for the LCDBG Clearance Program Phase 2, in the amount of $32,224.50. Motion: Councilman Campbell, Second: Councilman Renfrow Unanimously carried to accept the engineering report. Item #4 Police Chief Joshua Hardy gave updates on the Police Department. Item #5 A public hearing was opened to get public comment on the adoption of proposed Ordinance 12-25-A An Ordinance Amending Chapter 74 Section 74-88, Compensation of Dealer for Collecting. With no comment forthcoming, the hearing was declared closed. Item #6 Motion: Councilman Guidry, Second: Councilman Gary Unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance 12-25-A An Ordinance Amending Chapter 74 Section 74-88, Compensation of Dealer for Collecting. Item #7 Motion: Councilman Renfrow, Second: Councilman Campbell Unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance 25-12-B An Ordinance Authorizing a Lease Agreement with an Option to Purchase the City-Owned Property Currently Referred to as the ÒGaran FacilityÓ Located at 302 Klaby Meaux Rd., Kaplan, La 70548 to Soja Foods, LLC., for the Sole Purpose of Developing and Operating a Soybean Processing Facility. Item #8 Special City Council Meeting and Public Hearing set immediately upon adjournment of this City Council meeting for the purpose of adopting Ordinance 25-12-B An Ordinance Authorizing a Lease Agreement with an Option to Purchase the City-Owned Property Currently Referred to as the ÒGaran FacilityÓ Located at 302 Klaby Meaux Rd, Kaplan, La 70548 to Soja Foods, LLC, for the Sole Purpose of Developing and Operating a Soybean Processing Facility. Item #9 Motion: Councilman Gary, Second Councilman Guidry Unanimously carried to approve the 2026 City Council Meeting dates: January 20, 2026 February 24, 2026 March 17, 2026 April 21, 2026 May 19, 2026 June 16, 2026 July 21, 2026 August 18, 2026 September 15, 2026 October 20, 2026 November 17, 2026 December 15, 2026 Item #10 Motion: Councilman Gary, Second: Councilman Campbell Unanimously carried to approve the 2026 Holiday Closure dates: January 1, 2026 Ð New YearÕs Day January 19, 2026 Ð Martin Luther King Day February 16, 2026 Ð PresidentÕs Day February 17, 2026 Ð Mardi Gras Day April 3, 2026 Ð Good Friday May 25, 2026 Ð Memorial Day June 19, 2026 Ð Juneteenth July 3, 2026 Ð Independence Day September 7, 2026 Ð Labor Day October 12, 2026 Ð Columbus Day November 11, 2026 Ð VeteranÕs Day November 26, 2026 Ð Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2026 Ð Acadiana Day December 24, 2026 Ð Christmas Eve December 25, 2026 Ð Christmas Day December 31, 2026 Ð New YearÕs Eve Item #11 Motion: Councilman Guidry, Second Councilman Gary Unanimously carried to approve the 5% pay increase for Dylan Lemaire, with the Kaplan Fire Department, for the completion of the Firefighter I certification, effective November 6, 2025. Mayor and Council gave announcements. Motion: Councilman Campbell, Second: Councilman Gary Unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. /s/ Ashley C. Milton /s/ Mike Kloesel ASHLEY C. MILTON, CITY CLERK MIKE KLOESEL, MAYOR

PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 16th Judicial District Attorney Iberia, St. Mary and St. Martin The annual budget for the Sixteenth Judicial District Attorney’s Office for fiscal year January 1 to December 31, 2026, has been: (a) made available for public inspection, as required by RS 39:1308, prior to the public hearing on the budget; and (b) advertised, as required by RS 39:1307, for a public hearing, which was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in the Sixteenth Judicial District Attorney –New Iberia Office, 300 Iberia St. Suite 200, New Iberia, Louisiana All actions, required by law, to adopt and otherwise finalize the 2026 Budget have been taken and completed prior to the end of the 2025 fiscal year. M. Michael Haik III District Attorney Sixteenth Judicial District December 24, 2025

Pending Sale of Adjudicated Property To: Malcolm Sherman Brown, City of Shreveport, and Caddo Parish Commission THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANAMAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. Re: Caddo Parish Assessor's #171402-064-0011 LOT ELEVEN (11), BLOCK 4, WEST SHREVEPORT SUB., a subdivision of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per as per plat recorded in Book 15, Page 776, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, having an address of 1511 Madison Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana 71103 Attention: Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a party who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector(s) listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Caddo Parish Courthouse 501 Texas Street, 1st Floor Shreveport, LA 71101 Tel: (318) 681-0638 City of Shreveport Revenue Division P. O. Box 30040 Shreveport, La. 71130-0040 Tel: 318-673-5500 December 24 2025 LLOU0429012

Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana December 18, 2025 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:08 p. m. Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Charles Johnson. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taliaferro. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutesof the Administrative Conference, Monday December 8, 2025 and Council meeting,Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009) Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017) PUBLIC HEARING: NONE ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) (REGULAR MEETING ON MATTERS WHICH ARE ON THE AGENDA) Tifanny Hyde, Angie White, Craig Lee, Grace Ann Blake, Lyndon Johnson, Theron Jackson, Robert Mills, Dayden Dunn, Justyn Dixon, Mike Busada, Dr. Rozeman, Greg Powell, Mark Sealy, William Bradford, Paul Pratt, Linda Biernacki, David Hackney, Tim Magner, Joe Baot and Logan Schroeder spoke in support of appeal Case No. 25-127-C. Vema Clark, Dolly McSwain, Reginald Dodd, James Marks, Bennie Harrison, Flora Levels, Shaleria Dominique, Leslye Gilchrist, Conrad Cable, Jacqueline Miller, Van Linnear, Jack Bailey, Amy Bailey and Matt Alexander spoke in opposition to appeal Case No, 25-127-C. Wanda Easter, Ken Epperson, Ricky Travis, Kimberly Hinton, Marvin Muhammed, Hannah Ross, Kenny Gordon and Jay Munell made general comments as it relates to appeal Case No. 25-127-C. Patrick Beauvais made general comments as it relates to appeal Case No(s) 24-213-C and 25-127-C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Assistant Director of Property Standards - Jimmy James Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to confirm the executiveappointment of Jimmy James as Assistant Director of Property Standards. Motionapproved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING RESOLUTION NO. 147 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WATER AND SEWER SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TXLAAR, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, TXLAAR, LLC (Owner) intends to develop a data center campus (the Project) within the City of Shreveports water and wastewater service areas, and anticipates the Project will require up to 7.5 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable water and generate up to 2.5 MGD of wastewater and cooling water blowdown; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) has confirmed that its existing water and wastewater systems have sufficient capacity to support the Project usage without requiring upgrades to treatment facilities; and WHEREAS, the Owner desires to design and construct, at its sole cost and expense, certain offsite water and wastewater infrastructure improvements necessary to serve the Project, as further described in the Water and Sewer Services Agreement (WSA); and WHEREAS, the WSA outlines the terms and conditions under which the City will provide water and wastewater services to the Project and accept ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the completed infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport finds it to be in the public interest to enter into such an agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, the Water and Sewer Services Agreement between the City of Shreveport and TXLAAR, LLC, substantially in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, and is further authorized to execute any and all documents and take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution. BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by CouncilmanBoucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 154 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO BE MADE TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD, TO SEEK PUBLIC BIDS FOR AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE INVOLVING THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN DISTRICTS E AND F DESCRIBED HEREIN AND TO EXECUTE THE LEASE FOR CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport (City) may own certain mineral rights underlying the described property in Exhibit A (the property); and WHEREAS, every agency [including every municipality] is authorized to lease its land for the development and production of minerals; and WHEREAS, the City desires to lease its interest in the property for oil, gas and other minerals subject to conditions contained herein; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, is available upon the request of the City of Shreveport to seek public bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease and to execute the lease of the property described herein in Exhibit A for oil, gas and other minerals if requested to do so by the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is authorized pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 30; Subtitle I; Chapter 2; Subpart B. Leases by State Agencies [and Municipalities] (La. R.S. 30:151 30:159); and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), any agency [Municipality] may, by Resolution, direct the State Mineral and Energy Board to lease the Citys interest in the property for such purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A), after the execution of the original lease, all rights and authority in connection therewith shall be vested in the agency [Municipality] to the same extent as if the agency [Municipality] had itself leased the land; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 30:153(A) the bonus money, if any, received for the lease shall be transmitted by the State Mineral and Energy Board to the agency [Municipality]; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has received a written request from Mike Hernandez, agent for Expand Energy Corporation (formerly known as Chesapeake Energy), that the City seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering said described property in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport does not, by way of the instant Resolution, guarantee Mike Hernandez, agent for Expand Energy Corporation, or any other bidding entity, the award of successful bid on the described property in Exhibit A (the property). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that: 1. The City of Shreveport declares it may own certain mineral rights underlying the following described property, to-wit: See Exhibit A Property Description 2. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board, be and it is hereby requested and authorized to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease covering the property described herein above. 3. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, State Mineral and Energy Board be and it is hereby requested and authorized to execute a lease covering the property described herein above. 4. The Mayor, Tom Arceneaux and/or his designee is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, any, and all documents related to the execution and intent of this Resolution. 5. Any such lease shall contain a NO SURFACE OPERATIONS provision to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Lessee, its successors, or assigns, may produce oil, gas, and other minerals from the leased premises by drilling from a surface location on other lands, but notwithstanding any other provision of this lease, Lessee, its successors, or assigns, shall not use the surface of the Lessor's property for drilling or any other operations without prior written permission of Lessor, which permission may be withheld at Lessor's discretion. 6. Any such lease shall contain a HORIZONTAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, at the end of the primary term or any extension thereof by operations, if the Commission of Conservation of the State of Louisiana establishes a drilling unit which includes a part of the land herein leased, the production of oil, gas and other minerals from such unit shall maintain this lease in full force and effect only as to such portions of the leased land embraced in said pooled unit; and this lease shall expire as to that part of the land herein leased not included in such unit; and Lessee, its successors and assigns agrees to relinquish by formal instrument any portion of the leased land not included in a unit created by the Commission of Conservation while this lease is in effect. 7. Any such lease shall contain a VERTICAL PUGH clause to read the same or substantially the same as the following: Upon the expiration of the primary term hereof or any extension thereof by operations, this lease shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect except as to all that part of the leased premises then included within the geographical boundaries of a producing unit duly established by governmental agency or authority having jurisdiction, from the surface of the earth to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which any well commenced during the primary term hereof on the leased premises or on lands pooled therewith is completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a unit-by-unit basis. In the absence of units so established, this lease shall terminate except as to forty (40) acres around each producing oil well and one hundred sixty (160) acres around each producing or shut-in gas well located on the leased premises, in as near the form of a square as is practicable, from the surface of the earth down to a depth of one hundred (100) feet below the deepest depth from which said well or wells are completed and from which there is production in paying quantities, such depth determination to be made on a well-by-well basis. 8. Any such lease shall contain a minimum CASH PAYMENT BONUS provision as follows: Cash Payment Bonus of not less than three thousand dollars ($3000.00) per acre. 9. Any such lease shall contain a minimum ROYALTY provision as follows: Royalty of not less than twenty-five percent (25%). 10. Any such lease shall contain a maximum TERM provision as follows: Primary term of lease shall not exceed three (3) years. 11. Any such lease shall contain a provision expressly stating that any lease granted by the City of Shreveport and accepted by Lessee shall be WITHOUT WARRANTY OF TITLE and WITHOUT RECOURSE AGAINST THE CITY, whether expressed or implied, even for the return of any monies paid, and further, that City shall not be required to return any payments received or be otherwise responsible to Lessee, therefore. 12. Any error in any legal description contained in this Resolution and/or in Exhibit A which may be discovered by the State Mineral and Energy Board, or its staff, during its review of the City's application, which are subsequently corrected by the City of Shreveport, provided such irregularities do not materially change the property being herein authorized for lease, shall not affect any authorization granted or conveyed herein and the State Mineral and Energy Board is hereby authorized to advertise and subsequently lease the said property as correctly described. 13. A certified copy of the executed Lease Agreement authorized herein, and all Exhibits attached thereto, or an extract thereof, shall be filed and recorded in the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Shreveport City Charter Section 4.23. THUS, DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 155 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF AUTUMN CREEKDRIVE AND SAFFRON STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN AUTUMN CREEK UNIT AAND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-ofway in Section 19, (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Autumn Creek Unit A plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-of-way be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 of this ordinance 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 RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Boucher,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 156 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-of-way in Section 19, (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the Autumn Creek Unit A plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication of Autumn Creek Drive and Saffron Street rights-of-way be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 of this ordinance 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 RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 157 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO SPECIFIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM FUNDS BUDGETED IN OTHER CHARGES IN THE 2026 RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, special appropriations are made each year by the City of Shreveport and then allocated to certain not-for-profit organizations which serve an overriding public purpose; and WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted in Other Charges in the 2026 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund for projects and programs of the not-for-profit organizations, and this resolution authorizes the payment of funds to specific organizations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that in addition to previously allocated funds, funds budgeted in the Other Charges character level of the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund for the Civic Appropriation sub-object shall be allocated as follows: Organizations Amount Art Heals $25,000 Caddo Council on Aging $15,000 CoHabitat Foundation, Inc $10,000 Fit For Life Ministries $25,000 Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana $15,000 MLK Community Development Corp. $15,000 Northwest LA Youth Golf & Education Foundation Inc. $15,000 Oasis of Hope $15,000 Volunteers for Youth Justice $15,000 Total: $150,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 158 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING STEVE ANDREW ANDERSON, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN GREEN WHEREAS, Steve Andrew Anderson was born on June 4, 1945, and after graduating high school, served two years in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, following his military service, he attended Bishop College and Louisiana State University, where he majored in Religion with a minor in Law Enforcement; and WHEREAS, he dedicated over 20 years of service to the Shreveport Police Department in the Traffic and Hit & Run Division, contributing to the safety of the community; and WHEREAS, in 1969, he began serving as pastor at Second Mount Zion Baptist Church, later at Greenwood #1 Baptist Church and Elysian Fields Baptist Church, and has been pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Benton, Louisiana, since 1990; and WHEREAS, Steve Andrew Anderson has also worked for over four decades in radio broadcasting, including many years as one of the voices of KOKA Radio, and plans to sign off on December 31, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that it hereby recognizes Steve Andrew Anderson and thanks him for his service. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution 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 all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 159 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SHREVEPORT BOMBERS 8U YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN GREEN WHEREAS, the Shreveport Bombers 8U Youth Football Team, led by Head Coach Jacobi Davis and Assistant Coaches Kamron Evans and Brandon Hancock, with the support of long serving volunteers, is a competitive youth football program based in Shreveport, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, many members of the Bombers have played together since the age of five, developing strong chemistry, trust, and a work ethic through year-round training, which has contributed to their success in earning three consecutive youth football championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2025, the Bombers earned a historic victory in St. Francisville, Louisiana, winning the first Sophomore Youth State Championship in North Louisiana history; and WHEREAS, the Bombers excel both on the field and in the classroom, maintaining AB honor roll status showing a continued commitment to hard work and excellence; and WHEREAS, the Shreveport Bombers 8U Youth Football Team emphasizes discipline, accountability, teamwork, and character development, values that extend beyond football and will benefit them throughout their lives; and, as Coach Davis says, We prepare boys for life, not just the game, so they grow into men, not just players. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that it hereby recognizes the Shreveport Bombers 8U Youth Football Team and congratulates them for their outstanding performances. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution 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 all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 13,2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) 1. Resolution No. 160 of 2025: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor, B/Brooks) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to introduce Resolution No. 160 of 2025, to lay over until the next regular meeting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 13, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances) 1. Ordinance No. 153 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Ordinance No. 154 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Ordinance No. 155 of 2025: An ordinance to approve the amendment of articles and sections of the UDC, in regard to appeals to zoning variance decisions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 4. Ordinance No. 156 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Linwood Avenue and Mount Zion Road, for a proposed tract to be rezoned to C-4, and the other proposed tract to be rezoned to C-3, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) 5. Ordinance No. 157 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-124-C:An ordinance to deny the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on northwest corner of West 70th Street and Rice Road, from C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) 6. Ordinance No. 158 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-126-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of North Market Street, approximately 665 feet south of Nelson Street from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District and I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 153, 154, 155, 156, 157 and 158 of 2025 to lay over until the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 1. Ordinance No. 152 of 2025: An ordinance to amend Chapter 102 Section 62(5) vehicles for hire of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana code of ordinances relative to qualifications and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 9, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanBoucher, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent:Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. Ordinances that were adopted, except ordinances that will be published in the Shreveport Code Ordinances, including the Shreveport Unified Development Code, are as follows: TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: Case No. 24-213-C: Appeal by Ronald J. Miciotto, on behalf of Forbing Bluff Timber Company & Ruth Norton, for 9500 blk Ellerbe Rd, Special Use Permit & Site Plan, for Altar Group/Take 5 Oil Change, vehicle repair & drive-through (D/Boucher) Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. Case No. 25-127-C: Appeal by D. Logan Schroeder, on behalf of Bohler Engineering, for 7300 blk Greenwood Road, Special Use Permit & Site Plan Approval, for Franks Investment Company, LLC, Data Center (G/Bowman) Motion by Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Motionapproved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman 0. Abstentions: 0. OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERKS REPORT: The following letter of appointment was received from the Mayors office on December 11, 2025 and is subject for confirmation on January 13, 2025. Shreveport Implementation and Development Authority Frank Thaxton, III Visit Shreveport Bossier Board Charles Edwards Shreve Memorial Library Board Josephine B. Wade, Margaret Martin ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. ______________________________________ //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 12/24/25 ($741.71)