PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to LSA-R.S.18:671 et seq., a complaint was filed with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorneys Office, that elected school board member Karen Hardy McReynolds no longer met the residence or domicile requirements to hold the office of School Board member, District 2. This office conducted an investigation regarding the allegations and concluded the following. 1. Karen Hardy McReynolds is a registered voter in Calcasieu Parish and has maintained her voter registration within School Board District 2 for over twenty years 2. Karen Hardy McReynolds maintains and owns a home within School Board District 2 and claims a legal homestead exemption on the home in District 2. 3. Karen Hardy McReynolds has a valid Louisiana Drivers license which also reflects an address within District 2. 4. Karen Hardy McReynolds also maintains utilities and evidenced payment thereof for the home located within School Board District 2. 5. An interview was conducted with Karen Hardy McReynolds which revealed that Mrs. McReynolds owns a second home out of district, but maintains her primary residence at the home within School Board District 2. Based on the foregoing, it is the opinion of this office that Karen Hardy McReynolds currently meets the residence or domicile requirements to hold the office of School Board Member, District 2. Nov 5 1t 2143831 Notice Cost- $47.50

NOTICE Notice is hereby given of federal funds available through Office of Justice Programs, Office on Violence Against Women. LCLE administers and allocates these funds through SWDLEPC; total amount available to SWDLEPC is $114,128. If interested in this competitive opportunity, complete Notice of Funding Opportunity. Application material and instructions may be obtained from LCLE website (www.lcle.la.gov). Submission deadline is November 30, 2026. For additional information contact Calli Peloquin at P.O. Box 1543, Lake Charles, LA 70602. Nov 5 1t 2143827 Notice Cost- $26.50

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 11/02/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: Marc Hoskins, 1000 Blk. Bauer St Lot on SW corner of Bauer St & Louisiana Ave, Assessment No.00581895 James Thibodeaux (Estate), 1821 Courtney St, Assessment No.00441147 Lunar Construction LLC, 139 Eddy St, Assessment No.00388777 Pierre Roudy Fabien, 209 Eddy St, Assessment No.00542814 Vunita Hector Collins ET AL, 1700 Blk. N Jake St Lot N of 1701 N Jake St, Assessment No.00279692 John Wingate Byles, 2405 Kirkman St, Assessment No.01318857 Kenneth Louis Babineaux ET UX, 714 N Lincoln St, Assessment No.00272558 Herman Ashford (NMN), 718 Live Oak St, Assessment No.00282847 Christopher Joseph Mouton, 200 Blk. N Lyons St Lot NE corner Lyons & Jackson St., Assessment No.00576859 Wesley John Montgomery ET AL, 601 Lyons St, Assessment No.00588431 Octavia Citizen Henry, 2412 Mary St, Assessment No.00351784 Cynthia Lane Conner, 1602 McNabb St, Assessment No.00303895 Alberta Babineaux (Estate) ET AL, 3046 Opelousas St, Assessment No.00370916 Jebidiah Sam Haverkamp ET UX, 1225 Rosetta St, Assessment No.00432415 Horace R Sallier, 1016 N Shattuck St, Assessment No.00599530 David Allen Singleton Sr. ET UX 904 Sycamore St, Assessment No.00383643 V J Investments LLC, 906 Sycamore St, Assessment No.00383651 Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 3600 Blk. Texas St Lot South of 3619 Texas St, Assessment No.00318744 Rocket Mortgage LLC, F/K/A Quicken Loans LLC, 2152 10th St, Assessment No.00426091 Bayou Gator Enterprises LLC, 1016 14th St, Assessment No.00401714 Southern Warehouse Solutions & Properties LLC, 511 15th St, Assessment No.00359785 Shiju Augustine Churakal, 810 15th St, Assessment No.00453854 Brown Fans LLC, 730 18th St, Assessment No.00320013 Clayton realty Co. LLC, 2821 4th Ave, Assessment No.01332933A John Marinkovich, 4426 Pleasant Dr., Assessment No.00284572 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Harold W Turner, 205 Calcasieu St, Assessment No. 00445959 Eddie Lewis Sr., 2209 Church St, Assessment No. 00366609 Marvin Lloyd Ethridge ET UX, 225 Eddy St, Assessment No.00325319 Exclusive Real Estate Investments LLC, 1430 Gieffers St, Assessment No.00569089 Keith Alan Raftery, 2709 Kirkman St, Assessment No.00969419 Kenneth Walker ET UX, 3019 Legion St, Assessment No.00431834 Robert Colston, 1312 Lewis St, Assessment No.00558141 Royal SLC LLC, 519 W McNeese St, Assessment No.00276243 Dillon Richard ET UX, 2345 See St, Assessment No.00343390 Ira Joseph Guillory Jr. (Estate) ET AL, 2005 Woodard St, Assessment No.00342521 Joseph H Lavergne Jr, 2000 10th St, Assessment No.00602507 Derrick Zakee Blakely, 1508 22nd St, Assessment No.00371564 Nelson Bernard, 1000 Blk. N Goos Blvd. Lot N of 1012 N Goss Blvd., Assessment No.00546720 Ernest Roger Phaneuf III, 1316 N Elton Ct., Assessment No.00351091 Bryan Keith Guillory, 1124 Cactus Dr. Assessment No.00392804 Albert J Malborough Jr., 1205 Cactus Dr., Assessment No.00385360 Billy Anthony Winbush Sr., 3100 Gen. Marshall Dr. Assessment No.00421820 Christopher Allen Guillory ET UX, 1300 Meadow Dr., Assessment No.00432245 Jimmy G Amy ET AL, 1332 Meadow Dr., Assessment No.00396788 Shania Nichole Johnson ET VIR, 1400 Meadow Dr., Assessment No.00397644 Cholley Investors LLC, 1601 Meadow Dr., Assessment No.00447609 Diana Moore Daniels, 1417 Sage Dr., Assessment No.00433640 Sec. 13-15.3 Commercial Litter Violation: Musa NMN Abdel Jaber, 2200 Broad St, Assessment No.01130234 Sec. 23:5 (B-C): Dirt Pile(s) for Landscaping or Otherwise violations: Geary Gerard Jackson, 1103 Fournet St, Assessment No.00575267 FHC Properties LLC, 2500 18th St, Assessment No.00323128 No 5, 7 2t 2143824 Notice Cost- $247.00

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, hereby certify that the Ordinances, the titles of which follow below, were introduced at the regular meeting of the Lake Charles City Council on November 4, 2026: An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Trinity Consulting Engineers, LLC. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2009 Opelousas Street, Loueanna M. Bargeman Grice, owner. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 712 Kingsley, Glynn Peter Johnson, II and Tawauna Markelle Johnson, owners. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1012 Broad Street, Roderick D. Celestaine, owner. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2701 North General Wainwright Drive, Mertais Lee Singleton Heard, owner. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2601 General Patch Avenue, Wanda Faye Anderson, owner. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2733 South General Vandenburg Avenue, Oscar Clay Green and Altha Marie Jordan Green, owners. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 811 North Malcolm Street (carport and shed only), Jonathan Gray and Jaquay Gray, owners. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2724 North General Wainwright Drive, Lenard Cole and Verda Cole, owners. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 3101 Admiral Nimitz, Darius I. Bellow, owner. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 613 North Malcolm Street, Sandra Kay Lutcher (Estate), owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2729 General Arnold Street, George Boney (Estate) and Mary Francis Augusta Boney, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2700 General Patton Avenue (unsafe attached carport and garage), Betty Rose Boutte Fontenot, AKA Mary Betty Rose Boutte Fontenot, Chardelle Marie Fontenot, James Reginald Gordon, Joshua Devon Gordon, Sandra Gail Fontenot, Tonnie Lynne Byars, and Jeffery Lee Fontenot, owners. An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to allow more than fifteen percent (15%) cumulative increase for a change order for Project No. CP2876 - City Hall Back Up Power and MCC Improvements. An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for the period of twelve (12) months, with an option to renew on the same terms for an additional twelve (12) months, for use by the Public Works Department, Water Division. An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Carlos Bidot v. City of Lake Charles and Marshall Daigle, Docket No. 2022-4481, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. s/Renee P. DeVille Clerk of the Council Nov 5 1t 2143581 Notice Cost- $119.50

City of Lake Charles Meeting Minutes City Council Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers at City Hall AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 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 - Matthew Vezinot Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance - Tommy Bilbo, Sr. 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, III, Assistant City Attorney, John Cardone, City Administrator and Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. Approval of Minutes 1. 26-559 Minutes President Weatherford made a motion that the Minutes from the October 7, 2026 regular council meeting be approved. The motion passed 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 Defer/Delete Councilman Weatherford stated that Items 3, 4, 5, and 12 were being deferred to November 18, 2026; Item 10 was being deferred to November 4, 2026, and Item 13 was being deferred until December 16, 2026, so there would be no discussion on those items tonight. Appointments 2. 26-555 Appoint a chairman to review bids for for Project No. CP3445 - Shell Beach Drive Bridge over Pithon Coulee Repair, and to amend the budget as necessary. Councilman Matt Young was appointed as chairman. Public Hearings 3. 26-525 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1817 Eleanor Street, Jewery B. Webb, Jr., owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 18, 2026. 4. 26-526 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2712 South General Wainwright, Lillie Mae Washington, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 18, 2026. 5. 26-527 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 733 Cleveland Street, One Lantern Group, LLC, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 18, 2026. 6. 26-128 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 711 Fall Street, Rose Young Fontenot and Frank Fontenot, owners. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, II, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from September 16, 2026. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Fondel 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. 26-375 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 738 Iberville Street (swimming pool only), Nikia Yevette Guillory, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from September 16, 2026. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Maarks recommended time delays of 15/30 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 8. 26-377 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 312 Maple Street, Marlene Johnson Marks, 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 Harvey, Jr., stated that he had been in contact with the new owners and recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on November 18, 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 9. 26-468 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 641 6th Street, Matthew D. Henrich, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Matthew Heinrich, 371 Tommys Road, Sunset, LA, stated that his plans were to rehabilitate the property and demolish the rear of the structure. He further stated that he would secure the structure within the next two weeks and requested additional time to formulate a plan of action. Councilman Harvey recommended deferral to the regular meeting on December 16, 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. 26-469 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 802 North Simmons Street, Joseph Trent Andrepont, Matilda Andrepont Fontenot, Jo Ann Andrepont, Nathaniel Gregory Key, Ramona May Key Prudhomme, Clarence Mathias Andrepont, Marshall Lawrence Andrepont, Eldridge Andrepont, Marjorie Guillory Talbot, Peter Elgie Guillory, Eleanor Elaine Guillory St. Mary, Audrey Jean Guillory Duplechain, Julius Leo Guillory, Emily Jeanette Guillory Creighton, John Edward Guillory, Sara Ardean Guillory Williams, Cheryl Ann Guillory Atooli, Joseph Anthony Guillory, Terri Annette Guillory Dinkins, Derrick James Guillory, Lois Veer Guillory, Lewis Robert Guillory, Charles Dandre Edwards, Casandra Rose Edwards, and Joseph Perce Edwards, 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. 11. 26-470 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 913 5th Avenue, Castillo Investments, LLC, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Maria Castillo, representing Castillo Investments, 1009 Simon Drive, Sulphur, LA, requested additional time to repair the structure. Councilman Fondel recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on November 18, 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 12. 26-472 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1011 Orange Street (carport/deck only), Charles Thomas Miller, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 18, 2026. 13. 26-473 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1415 8th Street (south wing building only), Hamilton Christian Academy, Inc., owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on December 16, 2026. 14. 26-474 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1432 Fournet Street (garage only), Alex John, Jr. (Estate), owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant 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 Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 and requested removal of the fence and old tires on the property, 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 15. 26-475 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1433 Shaw Street, JDB Holdings, LLC, 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, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Gerald Rachal, 2217 5th Street, Lake Charles, LA, stated that someone purchased the property, but he never received the money, and he had made formal complaints through the Sheriffs Office and the District Attorneys Office. Russelll J. Stutes, III explained to him that the property no longer shows as his according to the tax assessors assessment and that his concern would have to be a civil matter. Councilman Bilbo, Jr., 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 16. 26-476 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1616 Legion Street, Willard Edward Captain, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. The owner had not accepted personal service but appeared at the hearing. Williard Edward Captain, 1616 Legion Street, Lake Charles, LA stated that he still resided in the home but knew that it needed to be demolished because it could not be salvaged. He stated that he had contacted his nephew, Alvin Joseph, about demolishing the property but had not heard back from him. He also admitted that he had nowhere to live once the structure was demolished. Councilman Fondel recommended deferral to the regular meeting on December 16, 2026, to allow him time to relocate, 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 Ordinances for Final Action 17. 26-524 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase Downtown Light Pole Lit Christmas Wreaths and Garland. A motion was made by Councilman Harvey to reject all bids. Michael Castille, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that all the bids were nonresponsive for one or more reasons and, due to the time constraints, the City would just purchase the supplies and have the city crew hang them this year and go a different route next year. A motion was made to reject all bids, which was 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 18. 26-395 An ordinance accepting the most responsive and responsible bid to purchase one (1) new Sewer Inspection System Camera and Crawler for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. A motion was made by Councilman Young to accept the recommended bid from Ferguson Enterprise in the amount of $75,700.00.The vote was as follows. 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 19. 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. Louie Barbe, 1925 Barbe Street, Lake Charles, LA thanked the Council for taking action and placing additional stop signs in the area. 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 20. 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. Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., stated that SOWELA had secured a $20M grant and requested that the City of Lake Charles and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury contribute to the purchase of a building that was formerly a roofing company, for this new project that would allow students the opportunity to work processing technology shifts as if working in an actual plant setting. Councilman Marks requested that once the building is constructed, there be a plaque secured showing all the names of the present council and mayor who approved the project like in past scenarios. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 5 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 2 - Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr. Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 21. 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. 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 22. 26-577 An ordinance amending the Operating and Capital Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Emily McDaniel, Director of Finance, explained the amendments to the Council. 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 23. 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. A motion was made by Councilman Bilbo to accept the recommended quote from Fast Back Construction, LLC, in the amount of $147, 200.00. 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 24. 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. 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 25. 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. 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. 26-583 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. 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 27. 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. 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. 26-590 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. 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. 26-580 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). This item was inadvertently omitted from the agenda. The Council voted to unanimously add this item to the agenda for consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Weatherford to accept the recommended bid from R. D. Spell, Inc. in the amount of $194,470.00. The vote was as follows. 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 30. 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. The Council waived an executive session on this matter. 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 31. 26-615 A resolution accepting Project Number CP3426 - Wastewater Treatment Plant A Operational Reliability Improvements Collection System Hardening as substantially complete and authorizing the advertising of the 45-day lien period. The council discussed completed sewer collection system repairs involving cast- in-place plastic lining of existing pipes along North Railroad Avenue and possibly Ford and Pine. Matthew Richard, City Engineer, clarified that the work was performed on the sewer lines feeding the wastewater treatment plant, not on the plant itself. Councilman Marks questioned whether the repairs would remain beneficial if a new treatment plant is built in the future. Matthew Richard, explained that the work had already been completed and that the city was advertising a 45-day lien period. Following the clarification, the council proceeded to a vote 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 36. 26-620 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3453 Lift Station Back Up Power. Councilman Marks questioned how this project would be funded and Emily McDaniel, Director of Finance, stated that grant funds would be utilized. Councilman Marks 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 32. 26-616 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of Traffic Control Products under a twelve (12) month contract with the option to renew for an additional twelve (12) months for use by the Public Works Department, Communications and Traffic Division. Councilman Harvey, Jr. 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 33. 26-617 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids to purchase Roadbase Limestone Aggregate per specifications. The term of this contract shall be for six (6) months, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional six (6) month periods, for use by the Public Works Department. Councilman Fondel 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 34. 26-618 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new Crane Body Service Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Water Division. Councilman Bilbo 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 35. 26-619 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new Crane Body Service Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. 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 37. 26-621 A resolution adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the City of Lake Charles for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, as required by the State Legislative Auditor. 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 38. 26-623 A resolution indicating the intention of the City of Lake Charles, State of Louisiana, to approve the two (2) year appointment of Emily K. McDaniel as a director to the Board of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (The Authority); as provided by Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. 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 39. 26-624 An ordinance amending Sec. 3-33 to revise Alcohol Permit renewal deadlines and establish interest assessed on delinquent renewals, and to amend Section 12-8 to increase the interest rate assessed on delinquent Occupational License renewals. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 40. 26-625 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase Traffic Control Products under a twelve (12) month contract with the option to renew for an additional twelve (12) months for use by the Public Works Department, Communications and Traffic Division. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 41. 26-626 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase Roadbase Limestone Aggregate per specifications, for use by the Public Works Department. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 42. 26-627 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Crane Body Service Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Water Division. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 43. 26-628 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Crane Body Service Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 44. 26-629 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3453 - Lift Station Back Up Power. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 45. 26-630 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Lake Charles Mid-City Phase III, LLC for the development of Mid-City Commerce, a 62-unit multi-family complex within the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) project. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 46. 26-631 An ordinance for consideration to amend the official zoning map from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District companioned with a Major Conditional Use Permit in order to construct an accessory storage structure for business located at 708 E. School Street. Location of the request is 3704 Harvard Street. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 47. 26-632 An ordinance for consideration to amend the official zoning map of a 4.5 acre M/L tract of land from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District located at the Northwest section of Ham Reid Road at Weaver Road. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 48. 26-635 An ordinance establishing Section 12-15.5 of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances for a Temporary Amnesty Period for existing Short Term Rentals (STRs) that were in operation prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 20431 passed and adopted on December 3, 2025. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. Adjournment With no further business to come before the Council, President Weatherford adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 4, 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 21st day of October, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 23rd 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 21st day of October, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 23rd 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: 26-128 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20641 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 711 Fall Street, Rose Young Fontenot and Frank Fontenot, owners. 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 7th day of January 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 711 Fall Street, legally described as: Lot 19 Blk 36 Himount, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Rose Young Fontenot and Frank Fontenot, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 20th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 21st 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 22nd 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 23rd 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 21st day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. 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: 26-375 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20642 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 738 Iberville Street (swimming pool only), Nikia Yevette Guillory, 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 3rd day of June 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 738 Iberville Street (swimming pool only), legally described as: Lots 10,11 Blk 4 Gulfgate, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Nikia Yevette Guillory, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 5th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 20th 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 23rd day of November, 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 6th 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 21st day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. 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: 26-474 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20643 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1432 Fournet Street (garage only), Alex John, Jr. (Estate), 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 1432 Fournet Street (garage only), legally described as: Com at NE cor George and Swift Sub of Blk 10 O F Lyons Sub S 150 ft on W side of Lyons St W 100 ft etc, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Alex John, Jr. (Estate), be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 5th 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 6th day of November, 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 6th 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 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: 26-475 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20644 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1433 Shaw Street, JDB Holdings, LLC, owner, subject to a tax lien held by 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 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 1433 Shaw Street, legally described as: Lot 8 East Highlands, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by JBD Holdings, LLC, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 5th 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 6th day of November, 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 6th 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 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: 26-395 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20645 An ordinance accepting the most responsive and responsible bid to purchase one (1) new Sewer Inspection System Camera and Crawler for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. 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 bid and to enter into an agreement, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, with Ferguson Enterprises, in the amount of $75,700.00, to purchase one (1) new Sewer Inspection System Camera and Crawler for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division, on the bids received on October 6, 2026. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is further authorized to pay said low bidder from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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: 26-566 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20646 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. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: Stop sign shall be installed on the following street at its designated intersection, in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana: ON AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH West side of Barbe Street St. Anthony Street SECTION 2: Stop sign shall be installed on the following street at its designated intersection, in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana: ON AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH East side of Barbe Street St. Anthony Street At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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: 26-575 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20647 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. 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, 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. 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, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 5 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 2 Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr. 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: 26-576 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20648 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. 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 CentralSquare Technologies relative to its financial management and related software systems for use by the City of Lake Charles Finance Department. 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, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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: 26-577 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20649 An ordinance amending the Operating and Capital Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session, convened, that: SECTION 1: The Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, (Ordinance No. 20376), is hereby amended in accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 2: The Director of Finance of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized to make the appropriate changes in accordance with this ordinance. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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: 26-579 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20650 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. 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 with Fast Back Construction, LLC in the amount of $147,200.00 for CP3405 - Restore Water Loop at Highway 14 and Prien Lake Road. 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 10/21/2026, 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: 26-581 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20651 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. 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 Utility Truck & Equipment Company to purchase one (1) new Four- Wheel Street Sweeper for the 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. 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 of Lake Charles and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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 Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-582 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20652 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. 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 UTEC Enterprise 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. 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 of Lake Charles and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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 Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-583 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20653 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. 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 Martin Truck 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. 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 of Lake Charles and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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 Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-584 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20654 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. 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 Martin Truck 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. 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 of Lake Charles and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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 Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-590 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20655 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. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened that: SECTION 1: Resolution 313-23 identified a list of projects to be associated with the City of Lake Charles submittal of a Community Development Block Grant for funding through the Louisiana Recovery Programs for projects under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program and the Hometown Revitalization Program. SECTION 2: The project list, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby revised to add the project titled CP3400 - Phase II 18th Street Reconstruction. SECTION 3: All other paragraphs, subsections, subparagraphs, clauses, phrases, and words of this section, not specifically amended by this ordinance, are to remain the same. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/21/2026, 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: 26-580 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20656 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). 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 Security Gate Installations at various Water Treatment Plants (Phase 1), on the bids opened on August 5, 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 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 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 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 10/21/2026, 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: 26-574 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20657 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. 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 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. 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 10/21/2026, 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 Nov 5 1t 2143577 Notice Cost- $1735.00

SHERIFFS SALE ADVERTISEMENT FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF CALCASIEU STATE OF LOUISIANA PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC C-2026-3693 JAMES JOSEPH MILLER AND MARJORIE AMANDA ALEXANDER (A/K/A MARJORIE A. ALEXANDER) By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, sale via an online auction site at www.Bid4Assets.com/CalcasieuSheriffSales, starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 between legal hours and the following described property situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to-wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE COUNTRY OF CALCASIEU AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA: TRACT 1 OF PINE KNOLLS (REVISED), A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER (W/2 OF NW/4) OF SECTION ONE (1) AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE/4 OF NE/4) OF SECTION TWO (2) TOWNSHIP-NINE (9) SOUTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST, LOUISIANA MERIDIAN, AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1976, FILED OCTOBER 8, 1976, RECORDED IN BOOK 26 OF PLATS AT PAGE 72, BEARING FILE NO. 1431124, RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 3595 PINE KNOLLS DRIVE, SULPHUR, LA 70663. TERMS: REQUIRES CASH UPON ADJUDICATION, SAID PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE IN FULL BY THE PURCHASER NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE. GARY STITCH GUILLORY, Sheriff Calcasieu Parish, LA. Sheriffs Office, Lake Charles, LA., October 30, 2026 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP Attorneys for PLAINTIFF Nov 5, 26 2t 2143568 Notice Cost- $127.00

SHERIFFS SALE ADVERTISEMENT FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF CALCASIEU STATE OF LOUISIANA FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION D/B/A FANNIE MAE C-2024-4907 PECAN ACRES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder WITH the benefit of appraisement, sale via an online auction site at www.Bid4Assets.com/CalcasieuSheriffSales, starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 between legal hours and the following described property situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to-wit: THE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY BEARING THE MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 5001 PECAN ACRES STREET, LAKE CHARLES LOUISIANA 70605, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, THAT IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST (ALL BEARINGS SHOWN HEREIN ARE RELATED TO THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY BY GEORGE WEBB, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 3870, FOR PECAN ACRES APARTMENTS, DATED DECEMBER 14, 1979) A DISTANCE OF 30.0 FEET AND FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT RUN THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 25 AND THE CENTER OF COUNTRY CLUB ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 812.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE LEAVING THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION LINE AND THE CENTER OF COUNTRY CLUB ROAD AND RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EXISTING EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PECAN ACRES DRIVE AND PASSING OVER THE TOP OF AN EXISTING 3/4 REBAR AT 505.28 FEET, FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 992.77 FEET TO A FOUND 3/4/ REBAR AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 OF CALYPSO GARDENS SUBDIVISION AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING PROPER; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING AND LEAVING THE AFOREMENTIONED EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PECAN ACRES DRIVE, RUN THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF CALYPSO GARDENS SUBDIVISION AND PASSING OVER THE TOP OF AN EXISTING 1 & 1/4 IRON PIPE WITH CAP, FOUND IN PLACE, AT A DISTANCE OF 409.96 FEET, AND CONTINUING ALONG AN EXISTING OLD BARB WIRE FENCE FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 844.55 FEET TO AN EXISTING 1 & 1/4 IRON PIPE WITH CAP, FOUND IN PLACE, IN A FENCE CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST ALONG AN EXISTING OLD BARB WIRE FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 347.08 FEET TO A 5/8/ REBAR, SET IN PLACE; AND ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 25, T10S, R9W AND ALSO BEING THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS LINE FOR LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA; THENCE LEAVING THE AFOREMENTIONED FENCE LINE AND RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SAID SECTION LINE AND CITY LIMITS LINE A DISTANCE OF 843.47 FEET TO A 5/8 REBAR, SET IN PLACE, ON THE EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PECAN ACRES DRIVE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EXTENSION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 347.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PROPER. COLLATERAL: A) THE LAND; B) THE IMPROVEMENTS; C) THE FIXTURES D) THE PERSONALITY; E) ALL CURRENT AND FUTURES RIGHTS, INCLUDING AIR RIGHTS, DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS, ZONING RIGHTS AND OTHER SIMILAR RIGHTS OF INTERESTS, SERVITUDES, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, STRIPS AND GORES OF LAND, STREETS, ALLEYS, ROADS, SEWER RIGHTS, WATERS WATERCOURSES, AND APPURTENANCES RELATED TO OR BENEFITTING THE LAND OR THE IMPROVEMENTS, OR BOTH AND ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY, STREETS, ALLEYS AND ROADS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN OR MAY IN THE FUTURE BE VACATED; F) ALL PROCEEDS PAID OR TO BE PAID BY ANY INSURER OF THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY, WHETHER OR NOT BORROWER OBTAINED THE INSURANCE PURSUANT TO LENDERS REQUIREMENT; G) ALL AWARDS, PAYMENTS AND OTHER COMPENSATION MADE OR TO BE MADE BY ANY MUNICIPAL, STATE OR FEDERAL AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGES PROPERTY, INCLUDING ANY AWARDS OR SETTLEMENTS RESULTING FROM CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS OR THE TOTAL OR PARTIAL TAKING OF THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY UNDER THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR OTHERWISE AND INCLUDING ANY CONVEYANCE IN LIEU THEREOF; H) ALL CONTRACTS, OPTIONS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ENTERED INTO BY BORROWER NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, INCLUDING CASH OR SECURITIES DEPOSITED TO SECURE PERFORMANCE BY PARTIES OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS; I) ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE CONVERSION, VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY, OF ANY OF THE ABOVE INTO CASH OR LIQUIDATED CLAIMS, AND THE RIGHT TO COLLECT SUCH PROCEEDS; J) ALL RENTS AND LEASES; K) ALL EARNINGS, ROYALTIES, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, ISSUES AND PROFITS FROM THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY, AND ALL UNDISBURSED PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN SECURED BY THIS INSTRUMENT AND, IF BORROWER IS A COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATION, MAINTENANCE CHARGES OR ASSESSMENTS PAYABLE BY SHAREHOLDERS OR RESIDENTS; L) ALL IMPOSITION DEPOSITS; M) ALL REFUNDS OR REBATES OF IMPOSITIONS BY ANY MUNICIPAL, STATE OR FEDERAL AUTHORITY OR INSURANCE COMPANY (OTHER THAN REFUND APPLICABLE TO PERIODS BEFORE THE REAL PROPERTY TAX YEAR IN WHICH THIS INSTRUMENT IS DATED); N) ALL TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FORFEITED BY ANY TENANT UNDER ANY LEASE; AND O) ALL NAMES UNDER OR BY WHICH ANY OF THE ABOVE MORTGAGED PROPERTY MAY BE OPERATED OR KNOWN, AND ALL TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES, AND GOODWILL RELATING TO ANY OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY (ALL OF THE ABOVE BULLETED ITEMS, COLLECTIVELY, THE COLLATERAL) TERMS: REQUIRES CASH UPON ADJUDICATION, SAID PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE IN FULL BY THE PURCHASER NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE. GARY STITCH GUILLORY, Sheriff Calcasieu Parish, LA. Sheriffs Office, Lake Charles, LA., October 30, 2026 BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ Attorneys for PLAINTIFF Nov 5, 26 2t 2143569 Notice Cost- $445.00

SHERIFFS SALE ADVERTISEMENT FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF CALCASIEU STATE OF LOUISIANA FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION D/B/A FANNIE MAE C-2024-4908 PEPPERMILL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder WITH the benefit of appraisement, sale via an online auction site at www.Bid4Assets.com/CalcasieuSheriffSales, starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 between legal hours and the following described property situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to-wit: PROPERTY: THE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY BEARING A 2877 S. BEGLIS PARKWAY, SULPHUR LA 70665 AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ARIZONA STREET, SAID POINT BEING 293.04 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. THENCE, NORTH 4 DEGREES 36 34 EAST 333.44 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ARIZONA STREET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 40 13 EAST 1019.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 04 23 WEST 326.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 44 WEST 1039.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 7.784 ACRES TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA AND FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST (RECORD EAST) FOR A DISTANCE OF 293.04 FEET (RECORD) TO A FOUND INCH IRON ROD ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 3077 (SOUTH BEGLIS PARKWAY, ARIZONA STREET) AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING PROPER, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY NORTH 04 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST (RECORD NORTH 04 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST) FOR A DISTANCE OF 333.49 FEET (RECORD 333.44 FEET) TO A FOUND INCH IRON ROD; THENCE LEAVING THE AFOREMENTIONED RIGHT OF WAY AND RUN SOUTH 88 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST (RECORD SOUTH 88 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST) FOR A DISTANCE OF 1018.95 FEET (RECORD 1019.01 FEET) TO A FOUND 5/8 INCH IRON ROD IN AN EXISTING BARBED WIRE FENCE; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST (RECORD 01 DEGREE 04 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST) ALONG AND WITH EXISTING BARBED WIRE FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 326.19 FEET (RECORD 326.07 FEET) TO A FOUND.AXLE AT AN EXISTING FENCE CORNER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST (RECORD) ALONG AND WITH EXISTING BARBED WIRE FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 1039.51 FEET (RECORD 1039.56 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PROPER CONTAINING 339,071 SQUARE FEET OR 7.784 ACRES MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN HEREON IS THE SAME PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY COMMITMENT NUMBER 2788301, DATED JULY 18, 2005. THE PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ALTA/ACSM LAND TITLE SURVEY CONDUCTED BY COLLINS AND ASSOCIATES LAND SURVEYORS INC., ON 1/14/2005 AS AMENDED ON 6/24/2005 AND 7/12/2005 RECORDED AT 2732009. COLLATERAL: A) THE LAND; B) THE IMPROVEMENTS; C) THE FIXTURES D) THE PERSONALITY; E) ALL CURRENT AND FUTURES RIGHTS, INCLUDING AIR RIGHTS, DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS, ZONING RIGHTS AND OTHER SIMILAR RIGHTS OF INTERESTS, SERVITUDES, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, STRIPS AND GORES OF LAND, STREETS, ALLEYS, ROADS, SEWER RIGHTS, WATERS WATERCOURSES, AND APPURTENANCES RELATED TO OR BENEFITTING THE LAND OR THE IMPROVEMENTS, OR BOTH AND ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY, STREETS, ALLEYS AND ROADS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN OR MAY IN THE FUTURE BE VACATED; F) ALL PROCEEDS PAID OR TO BE PAID BY ANY INSURER OF THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY, WHETHER OR NOT BORROWER OBTAINED THE INSURANCE PURSUANT TO LENDERS REQUIREMENT; G) ALL AWARDS, PAYMENTS AND OTHER COMPENSATION MADE OR TO BE MADE BY ANY MUNICIPAL, STATE OR FEDERAL AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGES PROPERTY, INCLUDING ANY AWARDS OR SETTLEMENTS RESULTING FROM CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS OR THE TOTAL OR PARTIAL TAKING OF THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY UNDER THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR OTHERWISE AND INCLUDING ANY CONVEYANCE IN LIEU THEREOF; H) ALL CONTRACTS, OPTIONS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE FIXTURES, THE PERSONALTY OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ENTERED INTO BY BORROWER NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, INCLUDING CASH OR SECURITIES DEPOSITED TO SECURE PERFORMANCE BY PARTIES OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS; I) ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE CONVERSION, VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY, OF ANY OF THE ABOVE INTO CASH OR LIQUIDATED CLAIMS, AND THE RIGHT TO COLLECT SUCH PROCEEDS; J) ALL RENTS AND LEASES; K) ALL EARNINGS, ROYALTIES, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, ISSUES AND PROFITS FROM THE LAND, THE IMPROVEMENTS OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY, AND ALL UNDISBURSED PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN SECURED BY THIS INSTRUMENT AND, IF BORROWER IS A COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATION, MAINTENANCE CHARGES OR ASSESSMENTS PAYABLE BY SHAREHOLDERS OR RESIDENTS; L) ALL IMPOSITION DEPOSITS; M) ALL REFUNDS OR REBATES OF IMPOSITIONS BY ANY MUNICIPAL, STATE OR FEDERAL AUTHORITY OR INSURANCE COMPANY (OTHER THAN REFUND APPLICABLE TO PERIODS BEFORE THE REAL PROPERTY TAX YEAR IN WHICH THIS INSTRUMENT IS DATED); N) ALL TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FORFEITED BY ANY TENANT UNDER ANY LEASE; AND O) ALL NAMES UNDER OR BY WHICH ANY OF THE ABOVE MORTGAGED PROPERTY MAY BE OPERATED OR KNOWN, AND ALL TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES, AND GOODWILL RELATING TO ANY OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY (ALL OF THE ABOVE BULLETED ITEMS, COLLECTIVELY, THE COLLATERAL) TERMS: REQUIRES CASH UPON ADJUDICATION, SAID PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE IN FULL BY THE PURCHASER NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE. GARY STITCH GUILLORY, Sheriff Calcasieu Parish, LA. Sheriffs Office, Lake Charles, LA., October 30, 2026 BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ Attorneys for PLAINTIFF Nov 5, 26 2t 2143568 Notice Cost- $442.00

Notice of Administrative Review The Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development has received the following applications for an administrative review and is soliciting your input. The deadline for submitting your comments is November 16, 2026. AR-1026-0028 A request by Robert Reeds, et ux for an administrative review to allow an accessory building prior to the main dwelling provided that the main dwelling must be constructed within a time period not to exceed two (2) years at the 2600 Block of E. Gauthier Road in Ward Three. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Planning and Development, Stacy Becnel, Administrative Review Secretary, at the following: Fax, 337/721-4193 Email, planningadminreview@calcasieu.gov Standard mail, P.O. Drawer 3287, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3287 Comment forms are available in our office, which is located at 901 Lakeshore Drive, 5th Floor in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After receipt of all comments, the Director of Planning and Development will make a decision on the applicants request by November 18, 2026. This process does not involve a public hearing unless a decision is appealed reference Ordinance Number 5582. Nov 5, 10 2t 2143545 Notice Cost- $85.00

NOTICE Pursuant to La. R.S. 22:691.4(E)(2) notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 will hold a public hearing concerning the acquisition of Dignity Care Corporation by Empath Stratum Incorporated. The Hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the Poydras Hearing room located on the first floor. Any written comments or questions must be submitted to the above address marked attention Company Licensing and be received no later than two days before the Hearing date. Email comments or questions can be submitted to publiccomments@ldi.la.gov. Interested parties may also participate electronically by going to ldi.la.gov/public-hearings and clicking on the link provided therein on the date and time stated above. Timothy Temple Commissioner of Insurance Louisiana Department of Insurance Nov 3, 5, 7 3t 2143531 Notice Cost- $95.50

ADVERTISEMENT The Sulphur Parks and Recreation Board, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Thursday, December 03, 2026. 2. At the Meeting Room, Sulphur Parks and Recreation, 933 West Parish Road, Sulphur, Louisiana, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. Central Time Zone 3. For the Infield Turf Replacement for North Frasch and Pattison Park VSG# 2647 4. Contract documents, including drawings and technical specifications, are on file at the office of Vincent-Shows-Gautreaux, Architects, APALLC, or by calling 337-527-8137. Complete documents may be obtained from the Project Architect upon deposit of $50.00 for each set of documents. Deposit is fully refundable for the first set of documents to all bona fide prime* bidders upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other set of documents will be refunded fifty percent (50%) upon return of documents as stated above. Electronic form may be obtained from the Project Architect upon a non-refundable $25 fee for this project. *Prime bidders is defined as licensed Building Contractors bidding this job as such. 5. Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State. 6. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check or cashiers check drawn on a bank insured by the FDIC, or the Special District Bid Bond Form contained in bidding documents, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. 7. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2219. 8. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LSA--R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LSA--R.S. 38:2214. 9. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. The ability of an entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA?R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 10. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Bidder until the Contract between the Owner and the Contractor/Bidder is fully executed. 11. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time Zone at North Frasch Softball Complex, 339 Picard Road, Sulphur, Louisiana 70663. 12. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Sulphur Parks and Recreation board, except as may be extended by mutual written consent with the lowest responsible bidder. 13. All bids must be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: BID FOR Infield Turf Replacement for North Frasch and Pattison Park Natalie Bowers, Executive Director Sulphur Parks and Recreation Nov 5, 12, 19 3t 2143429 Notice Cost- $374.50

ADVERTISEMENT The Sheriffs Office Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Tuesday, November 24, 2026 2. At the purchasing office of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office, 5450 E. Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. 3. For the purchase of raincoats on an as needed basis. 4. All bids must be submitted on BID FORM or Electronic Bid Form. Paper Bid may be obtained in the Sheriffs Office Purchasing division in the Administration Building or access electronic bidding through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/louisiana/calcasieuparishsheriffsoffice. 5. Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State. 6. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. The ability of an Entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA-R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 7. Bids may be held by the Sheriffs Office for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to award. 8. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. 9. All bids must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: BID FOR 2027-13 Raincoat Kim Shelton, Purchasing Agent Nov 5, 12 2t 2143396 Notice Cost- $106.00