Any person knowing the existence or whereabouts of the heirs of Joann F. North, please contact the Law Office of Madeline Bailey at (504) 434-0565 or info@madelinebaileylaw.com. March 5 2026 LLOU0470126

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Request for qualifications will be received by the Ascension Parish Government at the Ascension ParishGovernment Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey St., Gonzales, LA 70737 until April 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CT) forthe following: National Guard Armory Renovation STATEMENT OF WORK The Ascension Parish Government (Parish) is soliciting requests for qualifications from experienced and qualifiedconsultants to provide engineering and related services for thorough review and development of plans with a fullset of bid documents. Pre-design services are necessary to define scope and budget for the National Guard ArmoryRenovation. Qualifications will also include construction administration. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Consultant will be required to provide engineering and related services for developing plans for thoroughreview and consolidation of current plans with a full set of bid documents for the National Guard ArmoryRenovation in Ascension Parish. Construction administration services support include: Site visits as appropriate to the state of construction or otherwise required Biweekly (or as necessary) calls with state and local authorities Administration of the contract between Owner and Contractor Review and certify amounts due to Contractor in accordance with contract documents All questions regarding the RFQ shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department via email atpurchasing@apgov.us by 3:00 p.m. local time (CT) on March 17, 2026. Responses will be coordinated with theProject Coordinator and posted on the www.centralauctionhouse.com by 3:00 p.m. local time (CT) no later thanMarch 24, 2026. Firms/individuals who are interested in providing services requested under this RFQ must submit six (6) copies ofthe information specified in this section. The information shall be received in hard copy (printed) by: AscensionParish Government, Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthy Street, Gonzales, LA 70737 on or before 3:00 p.m.(CT) on the date specified in the Schedule of Events. Electronic submittals are encouraged viahttp://www.centralauctionhouse.com; however, six (6) hard copies must still be submitted within twenty-four (24)hours of the Proposal submission deadline. The Parish is closed on Fridays, so hard copies may be received the nextbusiness day, which is typically Monday, unless Monday is a recognized holiday. For instructions on how to utilizethe online service, Central Auction House, for free, for Parish projects ONLY, contact the Parish's PurchasingDepartment. The Parish reserves the right to disqualify any bid, request for quotes, response to a request for qualifications, orrequest for proposals if it is determined that the submitting business entity is not in good standing with theLouisiana Secretary of State or is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject all proposals for just cause. 12126719 3/5 3/12 3/19/26 ($177.64)

Any person knowing the existence or whereabouts of Keith J. Rivers or his/her heirs, please contact the Law Office of Madeline Bailey at (504) 434-0565 or info@madelinebaileylaw.com. Publication Dates LLOU0469716

Bid Notice Sealed bids will be received by Ascension Parish Government at the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office, 615 E. Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 until March 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.local time. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following: Bunker Gear and Accessories for Firefighters Fire District No.1 Re-Bid The intent of this bid is to obtain protective clothing Bunker Gear and Accessories for Firefighters and to ensure the product best meets the needs of the Fire District No.1. Bids submissions shall meet the specifications per the Ascension Parish Fire District No.1 specifications. Bid pricing will apply to all sizes and include delivery. Delivery of goods shall not be more than forty-five (45) days from the receipt of order. The bid shall be valid for one (1) year, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. LA. R.S. 38:2212(F) (2) Whenever in specifications the name of a certain brand, make, manufacturer, or definite specifications utilized, the specifications, shall state clearly that they do not restrict bidders to the specific brand, make, manufacturer, or specification named; that they are used only to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the general style, type character, and quality of the product desired and that equivalent products will be acceptable. Specifications/bidding documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Department located at 615 E. Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737. Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814. All addenda, corrections, and responses to this public notice shall be posted to http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Ascension Parish shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet. The Parish of Ascension reserves the right to disqualify any Bid, response to a Request for Qualifications, or Request for Proposals if it is determined that the submitting business entity is not in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State or is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to deem bids(s) non-responsive if vendor cannot comply with these requirements. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT CLINT COINTMENT, PARISH PRESIDENT 12123133 3/5 3/12/26 ($114.28)

The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Jason LeBlanc to build dock and camp. Copies of the application can be reviewed at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000. 3/5,3/12/202612123141

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENTS FORCONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK SERVICES NOTICE ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Ascension Prish Sheriff's Office (APSO) of the Parish of Ascension, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 46:1051, (the "HSD") is hereby soliciting qualifications statements ("Qualifications Statements") from qualified and licensed general contractors to provide comprehensive pre-construction and construction management at-risk services for the construction of Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Indoor Shooting Range Project, in the Parish of Ascension. Qualifications Statements will be evaluated by the HSD based upon the following criteria: 1. CMAR Construction Services and Your Project Cost Projection 2. Firm Background and Safety Record 3. Relevant Project Experience 4. CMAR / Alternative Delivery Project Experience 5. Methodology / Schedule 6. Interview/Presentation The official Request for Qualifications packet is available in electronic form and may be obtained from the APSO's architect, Grace Design Group, LLC, beginning at 10:00 AM March 6,2026, by contacting Gary Hebert, AIA, at (225) 338-5569, by email at ghebert@grace-design.com, or in writing at 501 Government Street, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. A MANDATORY PRE-SUBMISSION PROJECT MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 9094 South St. Landry Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737, OR VIA ZOOM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24,2026 AT 1:00 PM CST. GHC ARCHITECTS WILL PROVIDE CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION TO INTERESTED FIRMS. INTERESTED FIRMS MUST ATTEND THE PROJECT MEETING OR PARTICIPATE BY TEAMS MEETING TO SUBMIT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE TO THIS SOLICITATION. Sealed Qualifications Statements must be received at Grace Design Group, LLC, at 501 Government Street, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 before 2:00PM MARCH 31,2026 (the "Submission Deadline"). Any Qualifications Statements received after the Submission Deadline will not be considered. The APSO reserves the right to reject any or all Qualifications Statements for just cause. Interested firms must maintain a current contractor license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors for the major classification of Building Construction and certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The selected contractor must comply with all requirements of authorities having jurisdiction over the project. The work performed is subject to compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, federal government, and State of Louisiana, all of which shall become contractual obligations. Failure of the general contractor to accept these obligations shall result in the rejection of the Qualifications Statement. The Project is to be financed in whole or in part by funds which may not be readily available at the time Qualifications Statements are received. Consequently, any time periods set forth in La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 38:2215 or La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 38:2225.2.4 may not be applicable. The APSO does not discriminate based on social and economic disadvantage, race, color, sex, gender, age, disability, or national origin. All small and minority-owned firms and women's business enterprises are encouraged to submit Qualifications Statements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Gary Hebert, AIA, at (225) 338-5569, by email at ghebert@grace-design.com or in writing at 501 Government Street, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 no later than seven (7) days prior to the Submission Deadline. Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Captain Cody Melancon PUBLICATION DATE March 5, 2026 March 19, 2026 March 5, 19 2026 LLOU0468458

SB-10983-Central Middle Competition Gym Sealed bids will be received by the Ascension Parish School Board, not later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026; at the following address: APSB Distribution Center Attention: Amber Miller, Supply Chain Supervisor 932 W. Orice Roth Road Gonzales, LA 70737 A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM., Thursday, March 26th, 2026, at the Middle School, at 14101 Roddy Road, Gonzales, LA 70737. No bid will be accepted from any contractor who does not attend and sign-in at the Pre-Bid Conference. The Bids will be opened at the APSB Distribution Center immediately following the close of bid time on the above noted date. Preliminary bid information may be obtained by emailing purchasing@apsb.org or via www.beaconbid.com/solicitations/ascension-parish-schools. It is the policy of the Ascension Public Schools to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, or veteran status in educational programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services financial aid and employment. Publication Dates LLOU0468026

BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by Ascension Parish Government at the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 (mailing address PO Box 2392, Gonzales, LA 70707-2392) until, March 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following: PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS PRECAST REINFORCED BOX CULVERTS delivered to the Ascension Parish Public Works Department, located at 42077 Churchpoint Rd. Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 as needed for a period of one year from date of bid acceptance. SPECIFICATIONS ON PRECAST REINFORCED BOX CULVERTS ALL BOX SECTIONS SHALL HAVE LIFT HOLES IN TOP WALL. LAY LENGTHS OF BOX SECTIONS ARE BASED ON SQUARE ENDS PERPENDICULAR TO FLOW DIRECTION (NO SKEWED END/REBAR). ASTM C850/ AASHTO M273- PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX SECTIONS FOR CULVERTS, STORM DRAINS, AND SEWERS WITH LESS THAN 2 FEET OF COVER SUBJECTED TO HIGHWAY LOADINGS. The contract will be awarded on an all or none type basis. The bidder with the most items at the lowest price will be awarded the contract. Delivery of material must be made within 45 days of the purchase order date, or the purchase order will be cancelled, and a purchase order will be issued to the next lowest bidder. Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Department located at 615 East Worthey St. Gonzales, LA 70737. Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at http://www.central auctionhouse.com. Bidding Documents are available at Central Bidding. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. The Parish of Ascension reserves the right to disqualify any Bid, response to a Request for Qualifications, or Request for Proposals if it is determined that the submitting business entity is not in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State or is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT CLINT COINTMENT, PARISH PRESIDENT 3/5, 3/12/26 ($100.36)

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILOF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF LOUISIANA,TAKEN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, 5:30 P.M.,AT CITY HALL, 120 S. IRMA BLVD, GONZALES, LA 70737. MEMBERS PRESENT: Timothy Tim Riley, Mayor Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.Councilman Tyler Turner Councilman Kirk BoudreauxCouncilwoman Terri Lambert Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Anthony Keller, City Clerk Chief Sherman JacksonAllen V. Davis, City Attorney Terri Delatorre, Administrative Secretary Motion by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, seconded by Eddie Williams, Jr, to approve the minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council taken on Thursday, January 29, 2026. YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion by Councilman Tyler Turner, seconded by Councilwoman Terri Lambert, to approve the minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council taken on Monday, February 9, 2026. YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Anthony Keller, City Clerk, invited anyone to come forward who wished to speak on Item No. 7 Approve a Community Partnership with Loving Our Communitys Children (LOCC). Candace Melancon, 43340 Brittany St., Sorrento, came forward and spoke in favor of the Community Partnership. Stephanie Frederic, 45300 Hwy. 22, St. Amant, came forward and spoke in favor of the Community Partnership. Scotty Stafford, 16021 Acadia Dr., Prairieville, came forward and spoke in favor of the Community Partnership. Darce Richmond, 11639 Homeport Dr., St. Amant, came forward and spoke in favor of the Community Partnership. Jamie Freeman, 211 E. Freddie St., Gonzales, came forward and spoke in favor of the Community Partnership. James & Jessica Tomapat, 1142 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville, came forward and spoke in favor of the Community Partnership. Sheri Soper, 6182 Tezcuro Ct., Gonzales, came forward and spoke in favor of the Community Partnership. Motion by Councilman Tyler Turner, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to approve the Community Partnership with Loving Our Communitys Children (LOCC). YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., Councilman Kirk Boudreaux NAYS: Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James ABSENT: NONE Motion by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to adopt Resolution No. 2986 A Resolution of the City of Gonzales to Approve the Acceptance of the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Audit Report and Authorize Necessary Actions to Maintain Permit Requirements in the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) Permit. YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion by Councilman Tyler Turner, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to adopt Resolution No. 2987 A Resolution Approving the Provisions of Louisiana Revised Statue 33:2536.B(1)(c) YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Meeting was adjourned. _________________ Timothy Tim Riley, Mayor ATTEST: _________________ Anthony Keller, City Clerk 12118907 3/5/26 ($63.60)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ASCENSION GONZALES, LOUISIANA FEBRUARY 19, 2026 The Council of the Parish of Ascension, Louisiana, met in regular session on Thursday February 19, 2026 6:00 pm, 607 E Worthey Rd, Gonzales with Chairman Chase Melancon presiding. The opening prayer and the pledge was offered by Councilman Oliver Joseph. The following Council members were present: Oliver Joseph Joel Robert Travis TurnerBrett Arceneaux Todd Varnado Chase MelanconBrian Hillensbeck Blaine Petite Pam AlonsoDennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances Parish President Clint Cointment was present. Chairman Melancon gave notice that the Regular Council Meeting schedule for March 5, 2026 would be cancelled due to the 2026 Police Jury Conference. Chairman Melancon announced the public comment sign-in. Parish President Cointment did not have a report but proclaimed Flood Awareness Month in Ascension Parish. Chairman Melancon asked the Council if anyone wished to remove any item for further discussion. With no items removed, the Consent Agenda was approved as follows on a motion by Councilman Todd Varnado: a. Approval of Resolution - 2025 Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire - "BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana, hereby adopts the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2025 Audit of the Government of the Parish of Ascension. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire be presented to the Auditors, Faulk & Winkler, said audit firm approved by the Ascension Parish Council and the State of Louisiana Legislative Auditor" b. Approval of Property and Casualty and Workmen's Compensation Insurance Rates for Ascension Parish c. Approval of Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Ascension Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), Industrial Development Board, and Ascension Parish Government to assist with economic development in the Parish. The Industrial Development Board will set money aside for monetary obligations plus $40,000 to be kept in reserve for future potential needs. Remaining funds will be transferred directly to the AEDC to be used for budgetary purposes and further economic development activities in the Parish d. Approval for Parish President Clint Cointment to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce - Parish to provide $12,000 annually to support industrial economic growth and expansion and to support new businesses throughout the West Bank e. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Companion Animal Rescue of Ascension (CARA) to correct the term of the Agreement to January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 and Exhibit "D" Scope of Services performed by CARA f. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Management and Operating Agreement with Gaston's BBQ & Beer, LLC to extend the contract term to May 31, 2026. The compensation to the provider shall be per the original fee schedule g. Approval to authorize the Parish President to enter into a contract in the amount of $2,291,968.83 with CorrectHealth Ascension, LLC, the lowest of three proposals submitted, to provide correctional healthcare services in the Ascension Parish Jail h. Approval to apply for the 2025-2026 Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) program and to authorize Parish President Clint Cointment to sign and execute all documents relating to the application and/or Dawn Caballero, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for financial documents i. Approval to apply for the 2025-2026 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) and to authorize Parish President Clint Cointment to sign and execute all documents relating to the application and/or Dawn Caballero, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for financial documents j. Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Ascension Parish Government, Ascension Parish Sheriff, and Ascension Parish Fire District No. 1 to replace in its entirety the June 5, 2025 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the construction of a firetruck driving track. The Sheriff shall construct the track at his expense and the Fire District will reimburse the Sheriff $25,000.00 per year with a final payment of $28,000.00 due January 31, 2032 k. Approval of Act of Donation to accept three (3) vehicles from the District Attorney's Office by Ascension Parish Government. The vehicles being donated are: a 2005 Ford CRV (VIN #2FAFP71W15X101077), a 2008 Dodge Pickup (VIN #1D7HA18288J134858), and a 2008 Dodge Pickup (VIN #1D7HA18258J134977) l. Approval of the Ascension Parish Professional Selection Committee's recommendation to select the highest scoring respondent, P2 Security Services, LLC, for the Lamar Dixon Expo Center Overnight Security Services and to authorize the Parish President to enter into a contract m. Approval of Sponsorship Agreement with Parish Tractor Company, LLC for a site sponsorship package at Lamar Dixon Expo Center (LDEC) valued at $120,000.00. Parish Tractor Company, LLC shall provide two tractors based on the needs of LDEC, four diesel side by sides, and four diesel lawn mowers in exchange for sponsorship rights and exclusive vendor status at LDEC n. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Contract with Primero Services, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Elite Cleaning Services to remove exhibit "Time & Material Rate Sheet", contract pages 18-23, from the scope of services for Lamar Dixon Expo Center o. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Contract with Primero Services, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Elite Cleaning Services to remove exhibits "Fire, Water and Mold Restoration and other Services" and the "Time and Material Rate Sheet", contract pages 30-39, from the scope of services p. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Master Contract for Professional Services with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC for the Architectural Design for Prairieville Park Renovations. This amendment is to increase the contract amount by $9,225.00 for a total amount of $69,225.00. This amendment is also to extend the contract term to December 31, 2026, and is retroactive to December 4, 2024 q. Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Ascension Parish Government and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) for the LA 73 Roundabout at Bluff Road Connector Project, H.014918, and approval for Parish President Clint Cointment to execute the Agreement r. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with M&J Civil Construction, LLC for the Dutchtown Rear Access Road Project, to increase the contract time by 11 days. The increase is due to inclement weather and unforeseen site conditions. This change order only increases the contract time and does not affect the contract price s. Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with M&J Civil Construction, LLC for the Dutchtown Rear Access Road Project, to increase the contract time by 23 days due to an unmarked waterline conflict. This Change Order only increases the contract time and does not affect the contract price t. Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the Move Ascension Contract to increase the contract amount by $4,500,000.00, for a new not to exceed amount of $12,500,000.00 u. Approval of Renewal of Legal Services Contract with Long Law Firm, LLP for the lawsuit ANR Construction, LLC vs. Ascension Parish Government, 23rd Judicial District Court, Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana, Suit No. C-122453, Division "D", and use of their services on any further contract litigation and general matters against Ascension Parish Government for a not to exceed amount of $50,000.00 There were two people who signed up in favor of the Zoning Review iD PZ-3822.25 Lot 4-B for Mickey Robertson (Patrick Catalano) located on the north side of LA Highway 621 approximately 3350 west of LA Highway 44 to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Rural (R) to Medium Intensity Residential (RM) but did not wish to speak: Benny Johnson and Tina Johnson. The item was approved unanimously on a motion by Councilwoman Jenn DeFrances with no further discussion. Councilman Oliver Joseph made a motion to approve the Amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Ascension Parish Government and Our Lady of the Lake to address purchasing of assets. There was no objection to the motion. Motion passed. Councilman Todd Varnado offered a motion to approve the Professional Selection Committees recommendation to select the highest scoring respondent, Forte and Tablada, Inc. for the RFQ- Bayou Verret Drainage Improvements Engineering Services for the Disaster CDBG Program and to authorize the Parish President to negotiate the contract. The motion passed with no discussion and no objection. The Intergovernmental Agreement between Ascension Parish Government and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for the asphalt overlay and related work on Moody Dixon Rd. and approval for Parish President Cointment to execute the agreement LADOTD shall disburse the $250,000 appropriated in State General Fund by Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session to APG was approved unanimously on a motion by Councilman Todd Varnado. The Intergovernmental Agreement between Ascension Parish Government and the Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD) for the Manchac Road Overlay and Roundabout at Braud Road and Germany Road and approval for Parish President Clint Cointment to execute the agreement LADOTD shall disburse the $500,000 appropriated in State General Fund by Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session to APG was approved on a motion by Councilman Brian Hillensbeck. Councilman Blaine Petite made a motion to approve the amended Intergovernmental Agreement between Ascension Parish Government and The City of Gonzales for Baseball and Softball Programming. The motion passed with no objection. Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to acquire and accept all of the Pontchartrain Levee Districts ownership rights in forty-six tracts or parcels of immovable property related to the Laurel Ridge Levee Extension Project, East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No.1 accepts and assumes PLDs duties, obligations, and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the aforementioned rights of way and servitude. A public hearing was unanimously opened on a motion by Councilman Joel Robert. With no speakers signed up to speak, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilman Joel Robert. The ordinance was adopted unanimously on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite as follows: ORDINANCE PURPOSE: To acquire and accept 1) all of the Pontchartrain Levee Districts ownership rights in FORTY-SIX (46) tracts or parcels of immovable property, together with all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to said tracts or parcels of land, situated in Township 8 South, Range 4 East, Section 31 and Township 9 South, Range 4 East, Sections 6, 7, 8, 17 and 20, located in the Southeastern Land District, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, which properties are more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with any and all improvements thereon and acquired by the Pontchartrain Levee District when the right of way was acquired, as well as, the PROJECT features constructed thereon; 2) to accept and assume Pontchartrain Levee Districts duties, obligations and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the aforedescribed right of ways and servitudes; 3) to accept and assume Pontchartrain Levee Districts duties, obligations and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Laurel Ridge Levee Extension Project, Ascension Parish, Louisiana; 4) agree to save and hold the Pontchartrain Levee District free and harmless from any and all liability or claims for damages arising out of the subsequent operation and maintenance of the Laurel Ridge Levee Extension Project, Ascension Parish, Louisiana; 5) expressly agree to defend any suit of any nature which may be brought against the Pontchartrain Levee District which may be related to this transfer and 6) pay any judgment which may result from any suit as it relates to this transfer; WHEREAS, there is a need and a public purpose for the EAST ASCENSION CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT No. 1, hereinafter referred to as EACGDD#1, to acquire the said certain immovable property, described above and shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and assume the responsibilities and obligations outlined herein from the PONTCHARTRAIN LEVEE DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as PLD; WHEREAS, in the interest of maintaining the LAUREL RIDGE LEVEE EXTENSION PROJECT, ASCENSION PARISH, LOUISIANA, herein after known as PROJECT and for the protection of the citizens, residents, and business assets in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, there is a need for PLD to transfer all of its right, title and interest in the above described immovable property, as shown in detail on Exhibit A, and all the rights, right of ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, as well as, the duties, obligations and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the aforedescribed right of ways and servitudes and the duties, obligations and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the PROJECT to the EACGDD#1. WHEREAS, in the interest of further maintaining the PROJECT for the protection of the citizens, residents, and business assets in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, EACGDD#1 agrees and desires to acquire and accept from PLD whatever rights PLD may own in and to forty-six (46) tracts or parcels of land and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in Township 8 South, Range 4 East, Section 31 and Township 9 South, Range 4 East, Sections 6, 7, 8, 17 and 20, located in the Southeastern Land District, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, described in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, with all improvements located thereon, particularly, but not limited to the improvements acquired by PLD when the right of ways were acquired for the PROJECT and the PROJECT features constructed thereon; WHEREAS, in the interest of maintaining the PROJECT for the protection of the citizens, residents, and business assets in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, EACGDD#1, unconditionally desires to accept the obligations and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the aforedescribed rights, right of ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages associated with the PROJECT and the duties, obligations and responsibilities required for the operation and maintenance of the PROJECT, agreeing to save and hold the PLD harmless from any and all liability or claims for damages arising out of the subsequent operation and maintenance of the PROJECT, expressly agreeing to defend any suit of any nature which may be brought against the PLD as it relates to this transfer and pay any judgment which may result from any suit as it relates to this transfer; WHEREAS, the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 desires to authorize the Office of the Parish President to do whatever is necessary to enter into negotiations and to sign all documents required for 1) the acquisition of all the rights of PLD in the immovable property including the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging, as described on Exhibit A, attached hereto, as well as, all the improvements and PROJECT features thereon; 2) to accept and assume the operation and maintenance of the right of ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages pertaining to said immovable property; 3) to unconditionally accept the operation and maintenance of the PROJECT; 4) to agree to save and hold PLD free and harmless from any and all liability or claims for damages arising out of the subsequent operation and maintenance of the PROJECT; 5) to agree to defend any suit of any nature which may be brought against the PLD as it relates to this transfer and 6) to pay any judgment which may result from any suit as it relates to this transfer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, the Ascension Parish Governing Authority: 1) authorizes and accepts the transfer of all of the Pontchartrain Levee Districts rights in FORTY-SIX (46) tracts or parcels of immovable property, together with all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to said tracts or parcels of land, situated in Township 8 South, Range 4 East, Section 31 and Township 9 South, Range 4 East, Sections 6, 7, 8, 17 and 20, located in the Southeastern Land District, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, which properties are more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with any and all improvements thereon and acquired by the Pontchartrain Levee District when the right of ways were acquired, as well as, the PROJECT features constructed thereon to EACGDD#1; 2) authorizes and agrees to accept and assume Pontchartrain Levee Districts duties, obligations and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the aforedescribed right of ways and servitudes; 3) authorizes and agrees to accept and assume Pontchartrain Levee Districts duties, obligations and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Laurel Ridge Levee Extension Project, Ascension Parish, Louisiana; 4) authorizes and agrees to save and hold the Pontchartrain Levee District free and harmless from any and all liability or claims for damages arising out of the subsequent operation and maintenance of the Laurel Ridge Levee Extension Project, Ascension Parish, Louisiana; 5) authorizes and agrees to defend any suit of any nature which may be brought against the Pontchartrain Levee District related to this transfer and 6) authorizes and agrees to pay any judgment which may result from any suit as it relates to this transfer. This Ordinance is being adopted in conformity with Section 6-01 of the Ascension Parish Charter. The acquisition of the property and the conditions and terms described herein above are subject to approval by the Parish Attorney and contingent upon PLD being able to deliver a merchantable title for the immovable property being transferred herein. Further the acquisition is contingent upon successful completion of the PROJECT in accordance with the applicable permits and construction contract requirements, after which, PLD shall transfer the entirety of the PROJECT, together with any documents, drawings, plans warranties, proprietary interests, any rights of way or servitudes, maintenance manuals, agreements, or any related materials unto EACGDD#1 for its ownership, custody and control of the PROJECT. Clint Cointment, Parish President, is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1 for the acquisition of the described immovable property and the accomplishment of the terms, conditions and items outlined herein. This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows: Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Blaine Petite, Brian Hillensbeck, Pam Alonso, Dennis Cullen, Jenn DeFrances Nays: None Not Voting: None Absent: None This Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 19th day of _February, 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately. Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey Secretary Approved by Parish President: /s/ Clint Cointment Parish President February 19, 2026 Date Councilman Brian Hillensbeck made a motion to go into Executive Session on the matter of Workers Compensation (LOCA) settlement for Ralph Melancon LCA #0020700. A roll call vote was conducted with the results as follows: YEAS: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Brian Hillensbeck, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen, Jenn De Frances NAYS: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: None The motion passed and the Council convened into Executive Session. They reconvened on a motion by Councilman Todd Varnado. Councilwoman Pam Alonso made a motion to approve settlement at the amount discussed in Executive Session. There being no further business to come before the Council of the Parish of Ascension upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM. /s/ Chase Melancon Chairman /s/ Cinnamon McKey SECRETARY 12114862 3/5/26 ($345.12)