PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 08/27/2026 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: Terrell Joseph Jr. ET UX, 112 N Blake St, Assessment # 00576638 Alisa Ann Sanders ET AL, 1411 Commercial St, Assessment # 00605026 ACR Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., 807 Craft St, Assessment # 00412376 Norwen Francis, 1432 Fournet St, Assessment # 00592641 John David Tousaint ET UX, 1703 N Grace St, Assessment # 00291722 George Michael Frankos Jr ET AL, 2719 Kirkman St, Assessment # 00446157 Christopher Bergeron, 3005 Kirkman St, Assessment # 00341169 Melanie Christine Dees, 1001 Live Oak St, Assessment # 00319147 Leo Malveaux (Estate), 610 N Lyons St, Assessment # 00584533 Legacy Home Development LLC, 1309 Mayo St, Assessment # 00343226 Lee Joseph Marsalise ET UX, 1206 McNabb St, Assessment # 00346152 Isaac Jackson (Estate) ET AL, C/O Linda Sterling, 1400 McNabb St, Assessment # 00358282 Bushnell Contracting LLC, 2505 Mill St, Assessment # 00403318 Angela Elizabeth Brannon ET AL, 2129 Moeling St, Assessment # 00398950 Christopher Osemene Anazia ET UX, 1520 OBrien St, Assessment # 00600806 Matthew D Henrich, 641 6th St, Assessment # 00584266 United States Department of Treasury, 2200 Blk. of 9th St Lot West of 2226 9th St, Assessment # 00917680 Roger G Burgess, 2334 9th St, Assessment # 00441163C G & M Homes Buyers LLC, 902 18th St, Assessment # 00397474 Jessie Mae Daigle Schuchard ET AL, 1331 18th St, Assessment # 00308986 JC Home Rentals LLC, 1433 Grein Ave, Assessment # 00370851 Paul A Brown ET UX, 1725 6th Ave. Assessment # 00291021 Donald Ray Franklin Sr., 516 Gelpi Dr., Assessment # 00435228 Lisa Ann Frank, 518 Gelpi Dr., Assessment # 00296120 Granger & Truax Partnership, 2723 Hinton Dr., Assessment # 00372129 MGM Development Group LLC, 1900 Blk. Fitzenreiter Rd. Lot East of 1709 Fitzenreiter Rd., Assessment # 00347108A Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Ching Daigle Wasmuth, 1816 Alvin St, Assessment # 00559946 Inelder & Agnes Dudley, 430 N Blake St, Assessment # 00562319 Dallas Singleton ET AL, 1232 Mayo St, Assessment # 00426172 Jones & Lawson Financial Solutions LLC, 2424 Mill St, Assessment # 00339636 Lyonna Veazea ET AL, 1826 Theriot St, Assessment # 00386030 Talia Lujua Arcediano, 2232 9th St, Assessment # 00917702 Sec. 23:5 (B-C): Dirt Pile(s) for Landscaping or Otherwise violations: David Keith Thibodeaux ET UX, 3201 Burton St, Assessment # 00400785 Sept 1, 3 2t 2134289 Notice Cost- $172.00

Public Notice In accordance with Article VII, Division 2, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, any person, firm, or corporation who shall fail(s) to operate any sewage disposal system in compliance with the chapter, state law, or the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality or the LA DHH/OPH shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall authorize the local governing authority to declare the structures involved a nuisance or public health hazard. If the following property owner(s) fail(s) to remedy the deficiencies or correct the non-compliance of the system outlined in the notice by 9/23/2026, the Police Jury shall proceed to correct said system as authorized by the parish ordinance, with all unpaid direct charges and related charges to the annual ad valorem tax bill of the property involved. Violation exists on 261 Sallengs Road, parcel # 00017124, Justin Chilson (SWR-0826-4153). Sept 1, 8 2t 2134287 Ntoice Cost- $73.00

AAR ENTERPRISE LLC DBA: DELTA FOOD 7 IS APPLYING TO THE OFFICE OF ALCOHOL & TOBACCO CONTROL OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A PERMIT TO SELL BEVERAGES OF HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT AT RETAIL IN THE PARISH OF CALCASIEU AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS 923 PARK ROAD LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611. AAR ENTERPRISE LLC MEMBER: ANOSHA AMER 100.00% MEMBER/OWNER Sept 1, 3 2t 2134264 Notice Cost- $71.00

City of Lake Charles Meeting Minutes City Council Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers at City Hall AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 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 - Councilman Craig Marks Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance - Councilman, Matthew Vezinot Presentation Chief Delton Carter, Lake Charles Fire Department, recognized the courageous and heroic rescue of a victim from a structure fire that happened on July 28, 2026, at 1711 Fox Run Drive in Lake Charles by the Ladder 6 fire crew along with assistance from crew members of Engine 6, Engine 7, Engine 8, DC 44 Command and DC 45 Operations. The crew from Ladder 6 were Capt. Jameson Welch, Brandon Ware and Jacob Leubner. 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 With no objection, the minutes were approved. Present: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Absent: 0 1. 26-380 Minutes Defer/Delete President Weatherford stated Items 6 and 21 were deferred until the regular council member on September 2, 2026, and Item 18 was deferred until the regular council meeting on September 16, 2026. He also stated that Item 11 was being deleted. Public Hearings 2. 26-185 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1751 6th Avenue (burned structure), Rose M. George Sias, 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 May 2026. Alisa Stevens, Homeless Outreach Coordinator for Catholic Charities in Southwest Louisiana, 1225 Second Street, Lake Charles, LA. stated the resident was a client since January, and they were working with Acadiana Law Center to secure a succession for Rose Sias. She further stated that the succession was complete, and an application had been filed with the Office of Community Development for the Home Reconstruction program for the City, so she was requesting a deferral because, in order to qualify, the house could not be demolished. Councilman Bilbo stated he had been in contact with Mrs. Stevens and was willing to allow the time requested. He recommended deferral until 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 3. 26-270 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2105 Clarinda Street, Julius Lee Fontenot and Jannifer Valmont Fontenot, owners. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and stated a permit had been obtained for repair that expires on November 11, 2026. Russell J. Stutes, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Julius Lee Fontenot, Sr., stated he had begun repairs and requested an extension to be completed. Councilman Harvey stated he had spoken to Mr. Fontenot prior to the meeting and recommended deferral until 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 4. 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, 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 about this item, but the Legal Department stated that contact had been made with the owner and her attorney, Skipper Drost, who had been working on a donation, but the owner wanted to move forward and had submitted plans which were under review. Councilman Fondel recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on September 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 5. 26-302 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1900 Prejean Drive (burned apartments only), Place Vendome Apt. Homes, 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 and this was a rehearing. He further stated that the Sheriffs sale had been postponed, and he advised the attorney representing the property owner, that the City would move forward with the demolition procedures. There were no requests to speak on this item. Director of Planning and Development, Doug Burguieres, distributed a diagram of the property showing the four structures that would be part of the demolition if this ordinance were adopted and stated the remaining four structures had been posted on Monday. Councilman Marks stated those properties had been in disrepair 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 6. 26-372 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1302 11th Street, Stephen Daniel Peters and Betty Louise Allen Peters, owners. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on September 2, 2026. 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 July 15, 2026. Nikia Guillory, 738 Iberville Street, Lake Charles, LA, stated that she was in the process of repairing the pool and requested additional time. Councilman Marks recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on September 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 8. 26-376 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 304 Calcasieu Street, Betty Jane Jefferson, Lisa S. Jefferson, Lesley M. Jefferson and Jessica L. Jefferson, owners. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey stated he had spoken to the owner and she was having a contractor pull a permit and would have the structure demolished in thirty days, he 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 9. 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, III, Assistant City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Crystal Craven, Realtor, 202 West Walnut Street, Suite 3, Lake Charles, LA, stated that the property was currently under contract and Bayou Title was handling the closing, which was expected to occur before August 31, 2026. She further stated that in good faith her client had gotten a notarized no trespassing statement with the police department and secured the structure. Councilman Fondel recommended deferral until the regular council meeting on September 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 10. 26-298 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1400 North Shattuck Street, Cleven Nash and Elvira Nash, owners Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None Ordinances for Final Action 11. 26-440 An ordinance amending Ordinance 20542 adopted May 6, 2026 creating the positions of Chief of Administration and Chief of Operations within the Administrative Division of the Lake Charles Fire Department relative to certain applicant eligibility requirements. This item was deleted at the beginning of the meeting. 12. 26-452 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a contract with Soup Kitchen Media, LLC for the airing of City Council meetings for a three-year period. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None 13. 26-464 An ordinance amending Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles and granting Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC the right to construct, install, remove, replace, operate and maintain facilities for the transportation, distribution, and sale of gas in said City of Lake Charles and, for such purposes, to use, operate in, and excavate in the public highways, streets, sidewalks, alleys, squares, commons, grounds, and other publicly owned areas and levying a franchise (privilege) tax for the purpose. 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 14. 26-465 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the West Proflex legal research subscription service for a period of four (4) years for use by the City of Lake Charles Legal 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 15. 26-479 An ordinance renaming that portion of 5th Street between First Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard to Coach Herman Weston Street . Eric Doshier, 2525 20th Street, Lake Charles, LA, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their consideration and recognized the family of Coach/Reverend Herman Weston and spoke about his legacy and community impact from W. O. Boston High School to Lake Charles-Boston High School. Assistant City Attorney, Russell J. Stutes, III, noted the criteria, specifically that street name changes should be named after the last name and the ordinance called for the entire street to be named, but some exceptions could be made. There was a discussion over the designation of the specified block and whether to change the name. Councilman Bilbo stated that he would like to see the name remain as designated in the ordinance. As a point of personal privilege, Councilman Harvey honored the family that was present. The council voted 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 16. 26-416 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3544 - Hodges Street Waterline Extension. Sponsor: Craig Marks Councilman Marks requested to know whether funding was available for this item and Item 17. Wendy Robinson, Director of Public Works, confirmed that both projects were fully funded. Councilman Marks made a motion to accept the recommended bid from MPB Construction, LLC in the amount of $295,597.95. 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 17. 26-417 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP2894 - WWTP A McNabb & Cline Street Emergency Sewer System Rehabilitation. Sponsor: Matthew Vezinot After a discussion regarding the disparity in the bids and local participation, a motion was made by Councilman Vezinot to accept the recommended bid from Horseshoe Construction in the base bid amount of $762,892.00 plus alternate 1 in the amount of $43,700.00 for a total bid amount of $806,592.00. 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 18. 26-358 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the best proposal received from the Requests for Proposals issued for a developer to design, build, finance, own, operate and maintain a food and beverage and recreational establishment on one acre, more or less, to be leased in Tract 3 of the Lakefront of the City of Lake Charles, all in accordance with and as authorized by Title 41, Section 1214 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on September 2, 2026. The Following Resolutions May Be Adopted by Consent 19. 26-306 A resolution approving the Mayors appointment of a member to the Historic Preservation Commission. A motion was made to accept the Mayors appointment of Joel Davidson as an alternate. Mr. Davidson was present and introduced himself and spoke regarding his qualifications and thanked the Council for allowing him to continue to serve. A motion was made that this item be Approved as amended. 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 20. 26-504 A resolution appointing a member to the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau Board to fill the remainder of Tiffany Celestines term. A motion was made to appoint Hiren Zaveri to fill the unexpired term of Tiffany Celestine. Mr. Zaveri was present and introduced himself to the Council and summarized his hospitality and tourism background and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve again. 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 21. 26-421 A resolution authorizing the amendment of the City of Lake Charles CDBG-DR Action Plan with HUD to move the proposed Lake Charles Fire Department Campus from the previously identified 6th Avenue site to a site on Broad Street. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled without date. 22. 26-491 A resolution accepting Project Number CP3140 - Millennium Park Fall Surface Replacement as substantially complete and authorizing the advertising of the 45- day lien period. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - None Abstain: 0 - None 23. 26-492 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner. The hearing date is set for October 7, 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 24. 26-493 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 1925 9th Street, William (NMN) Walker, William Eric Walker, Lewis Anthony Walker, Connie Ruth Walker Tutson, Ada Jones Hamilton (Estate), Patricia Jones Franklin (Estate), Brenda Cormier Jones (Estate), Brenda Jones a/ka Cormie (Estate), and Greta Fay Walker Broussard, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. The hearing date is set for October 7, 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 25. 26-494 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2415 Fitzenreiter Road, Juan Martinez, owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. The hearing date was set for October 7, 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 26. 26-495 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner. The hearing date was set for October 7, 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 27. 26-496 A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2202 Commercial Street, Beretta Yatasha Jones and James Charles Simpson, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. The hearing date was set for October 7, 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 - None Abstain: 0 - None 28. 26-497 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3492 Mallard Golf Club Driving Range Improvements. Councilman Tommy Bilbo, 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 - None 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 29. 26-498 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Southwest Communications to provide phone services for the City of Lake Charles. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 30. 26-499 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with BLOKWORX, LLC to provide cybersecurity services for the City of Lake Charles. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 31. 26-500 An ordinance adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 32. 26-501 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into agreements for programs related to special arts and cultural events/exhibits, as authorized in the Operating and Capital Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 33. 26-502 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into Architectural and Engineering (A&E) agreements on all projects outlined in the approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP), funded in the FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 34. 26-503 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into any right-of-way agreements for the approved FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Projects and/or for right-of-ways and to acquire land and/or compliance with the sight triangle ordinance for FY 2026-2027. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 35. 26-505 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid for Project No. CP3492 Mallard Golf Club Driving Range Improvements. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 36. 26-506 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 37. 26-507 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1925 9th Street, William (NMN) Walker, William Eric Walker, Lewis Anthony Walker, Connie Ruth Walker Tutson, Ada Jones Hamilton (Estate), Patricia Jones Franklin (Estate), Brenda Cormier Jones (Estate), Brenda Jones a/ka Cormie (Estate), and Greta Fay Walker Broussard, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 38. 26-508 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2415 Fitzenreiter Road, Juan Martinez, owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 39. 26-509 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 40. 26-510 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2202 Commercial Street, Beretta Yatasha Jones and James Charles Simpson, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. 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 Marks adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 2, 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 19th day of August, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 26th day of August, 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 19th day of August, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 26th day of August, 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: 26-302 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20609 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1900 Prejean Drive (burned apartments only), Place Vendome Apt. Homes, LLC, owner BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 18th day of February 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 1900 Prejean Drive (burned apartments only), legally described as: Building H, Office, Pool & Pool House (as identified on attached Exhibit A): Tract of land lying in NW NW 21.10.8 desc as- Beg SE cor Lot 38 Blk 19 Sunset Acres Part 4-A, th N along E/L Blk 19 and 18 of said sub 371.53 ft E 1036.46 ft, S 277.57 ft, W 297.24 ft to the C/L of an existing st, th along st CL and curve to the right for an arc length of 166.09 ft, N 125.75 ft, W 143.47 ft to C/L 30 deg W along st 81.23 ft, N 59 deg W 167.37 ft, W 158.91 ft S 30 deg W 135.32 ft to Ely exit of S/L Blk Sunset Acs Part 4-A W 79.02 ft to beg contg 6.99 acs M/L, together with all improvements, situated in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and owned by Place Vendome Apt. Homes LLC, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of September, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of September, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of September, 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 4th day of September, 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 19th day of August, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, 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: 26-376 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20610 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 304 Calcasieu Street, Betty Jane Jefferson, Lisa S. Jefferson, Lesley M. Jefferson and Jessica L. Jefferson, 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 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 304 Calcasieu Street, legally described as: Lot 13 Katula Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Betty Jane Jefferson, Lisa S. Jefferson, Lesley M. Jefferson and Jessica L. Jefferson, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of September, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 19th day of October, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 20th day of October, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of September, 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 19th day of August, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, 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: 26-298 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20611 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1400 North Shattuck Street, Cleven Nash and Elvira Nash, 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 1400 North Shattuck Street, legally described as: Com 50 ft E of SW cor Blk 33 Katrina Moeling Sub, E 50 ft N 200 ft etc., in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Cleven Nash and Elvira Nash, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of September, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 19th day of October, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 20th day of October, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of September, 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 19th day of August, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, 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: 26-452 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20612 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a contract with Soup Kitchen Media, LLC for the airing of City Council meetings for a three-year period. 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, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Soup Kitchen Media, LLC for the airing of City Council meetings for a three- year period. 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 8/19/2026, 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: 26-464 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20613 An ordinance amending Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles and granting Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC the right to construct, install, remove, replace, operate and maintain facilities for the transportation, distribution, and sale of gas in said City of Lake Charles and, for such purposes, to use, operate in, and excavate in the public highways, streets, sidewalks, alleys, squares, commons, grounds, and other publicly owned areas and levying a franchise (privilege) tax for the purpose. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby amended and reenacted in its entirety to read as follows: Section 1. Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called Grantee, is hereby granted the right to construct, install, remove, replace, operate, and maintain in and through the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, (hereinafter sometimes called Grantor), as now and hereafter constituted, pipelines and related facilities for the transportation, distribution, and sale of gas (Facilities) and for such purposes to use, operate in, and excavate in, the public highways, bridges, streets, sidewalks, alleys, squares, commons, grounds, and other publicly owned areas (Public Right-of-Ways), under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, for a term of thirty (30) years beginning on October 1, 2026, the date of the expiration of existing franchise agreement. This franchise constitutes a permit to construct, install, remove, replace, operate, and maintain the Facilities within the Public Right-of-Ways and to park vehicles in the streets and other Public Right-of-Ways when necessary for the construction, installation, removal, replacement, operation, or maintenance of Facilities. The term shall automatically renew for five-year periods unless either party gives notice of termination at least one (1) year prior to the expiration of the then-current term; provided, however, that the term shall not exceed a total of sixty (60) years from the effective date of this franchise. Section 2. Grantees facilities shall be installed, operated, maintained, and replaced in a workman like manner. Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Grantor from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action for injuries and damages to persons or property to the extent such injuries and damages are caused by negligent acts or omissions of Grantees employees in performing the work authorized under this Ordinance; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to require Grantee to indemnify or hold harmless the Grantor from or against claims, demands, or causes of action for injuries and damages to persons or property arising from the fault, negligence, or willful misconduct of the Grantor, the Grantors employees or agents, or third parties. Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, Grantee shall conduct its operations in accordance with the Grantors Code of Ordinances, including, but not limited to the provisions of Articles IV and V of Chapter 18 and shall be obligated to adhere to said requirements. Section 3. Grantees lines shall be laid so as not to materially interfere with the present sewer and/or water system, and if a new sewer and/or water line crosses Grantees pipeline at the same level, then the Grantor may, if Grantee has not done so after reasonable notice, raise or lower Grantees line at Grantees expense but only under Grantees supervision. However, if any relocation of Grantees pipelines and/or related facilities is required as a result of any project of the United States federal government or any project financed in whole or in part by the United States federal government, then the Grantor shall pay Grantee the costs and expenses incurred by Grantee in relocating Grantees pipelines and/or related facilities up to but not greater than the total finances provided in connection with any such project by the United States federal government. The Grantor agrees to require as a condition of issuing any permit for open trenching to any other utility or developer that the utility or developer give Grantee and its affiliates reasonable access to open trenches for deployment of Grantees facilities and written notice of the date of availability of trenches for that purpose. Such notice must be received by Grantee at least ten (10) business days prior to the date of such availability. The Grantor may inspect Grantees construction work at any time or have said work inspected by a qualified engineer. If at any time said gas mains, pipes, equipment, facilities and appurtenances located within the limits of existing highways, drainage, or city- owned property or utility systems interfere with the development, construction, relocation, or maintenance of highways, drainage, or city-owned property or utility systems, such lines, pipes, equipment, facilities and appurtenances shall be changed or adjusted at the expense of the Grantee. Section 4. The point of delivery of gas to the consumer shall be at the inlet to the consumers meter, and service pipe and facilities necessary to safely receive and utilize the gas at and beyond that point of delivery shall be furnished and maintained by the consumer, except that Grantee shall furnish and connect the gas meter. Title to all equipment installed by Grantee shall remain in Grantee, and Grantee shall have the unqualified right to use, extend, repair, replace, change, abandon, or remove facilities installed under the authority of this grant or any other facilities as it may determine to be necessary or desirable from time to time in the conduct of its business. Grantee will not be obligated to commence, extend, or continue any particular gas service by means of facilities installed under the authority of this grant or any other facilities except as Grantee may determine the prudent management and use of its present and future gas supply and facilities to permit and in accordance with Grantees applicable rates, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including curtailment procedures, as the same may exist and be changed from time to time. Grantee may promulgate and enforce reasonable rules, regulations, and requirements governing the sale, delivery, receipt, and use of gas furnished by Grantee and the commencement and discontinuance of gas service, in accordance with the Rules of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Grantees rates currently effective for gas service shall continue in effect until raised or lowered in the manner provided by law. Section 5. In consideration of this grant, beginning on the date Grantee files its written acceptance of this ordinance and thereafter for as long as this ordinance remains in effect in accordance with its terms, Grantee shall pay to the Grantor four percent (4%) of Grantees gross receipts from gas sales to residential and commercial customers located inside the city limits. Payment shall be made semi-annually on the tenth (10th) of each February and August of each year. At the time of payment, Grantee shall send to Grantor a report showing gross receipts for the first six (6) months of the calendar year on the August tenth (10th) report and the last six (6) months of the calendar year on the February tenth (10th) report. The payments made pursuant to this Ordinance, together with any and all charges of the Grantor for water, sewage, and garbage services provided by the Grantor to Grantee, any and all sales taxes collected by Grantee, and any and all ad valorem taxes assessed by the Grantor against Grantees property, shall constitute the only amounts for which Grantee shall be obligated to pay to the Grantor and shall be in lieu of any and all other costs, levies, assessments, fees, or other amounts, of any kind whatsoever, that the Grantor, currently or in the future, may charge Grantee or assess against Grantees property. Any occupational license tax owed by Grantee pursuant to an ordinance in conformity with Louisiana Revised Statute 47:341, et seq. shall be deemed satisfied by payments made pursuant to this Ordinance. Section 6. In the event Grantee agrees during the term of this franchise to pay a higher percentage franchise fee to any other municipality for substantially similar service, the Grantor shall, subject to the formal approval of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, have the option to elect such higher rate, and the franchise fee payable to the City of Lake Charles shall be increased accordingly. Should Grantee provide any other municipality with which it has a franchise with any other benefits under such a franchise, then, at the option of the City of Lake Charles, Grantee shall extend such benefits in a proportionate manner to the City of Lake Charles. Section 7. During the life of this franchise, Grantee shall maintain and operate a business office located within the corporate limits of the Grantor. Grantee reserves the right to seek the consent of the Grantor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, to delete the requirement of this Section 7 upon showing to the Grantor the economic basis for this request. Section 8. Upon written acceptance hereof by Grantee, this ordinance shall continue in full force and effect for a full term of thirty (30) years from October 1, 2026, the date of expiration of existing franchise agreement. Section 9. All ordinances and parts of ordinances contrary to or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and this ordinance shall, on October 1, 2026, supersede and repeal all prior ordinances which have granted franchises to Grantee or Grantees predecessors. SECTION 2: The Lake Charles City Council hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this ordinance be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the City Council of the Lake Charles that it would have passed all other portions of the ordinance independent of the elimination hereupon of any such portion as may be declared invalid, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared severable. At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, 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 Date Attest Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-465 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20614 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the West Proflex legal research subscription service for a period of four (4) years for use by the City of Lake Charles Legal 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, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the West Proflex legal research subscription service for a period of four (4) years for use by the City of Lake Charles Legal 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 8/19/2026, 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: 26-479 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20615 An ordinance renaming that portion of 5th Street between First Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard to Coach Herman Weston Street . WHEREAS, the City of Lake Charles proposes to rename that portion of 5th Street between Enterprise Boulevard east to 1st Avenue; WHEREAS, the City of Lake Charles proposes to change the name of said portion of 5th Street to Coach Herman Weston Drive; and WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board has no objection to the City of Lake Charles proposal. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: All of the above and foregoing is hereby made a part of this ordinance. SECTION 2: That portion of 5th Street, between Enterprise Boulevard east to 1st Avenue, is hereby changed and renamed to Coach Herman Weston Drive. SECTION 3: The exact location and alignment of the street segment affected are more particularly described on the official map and records maintained in the office of the City Engineer / Planning Department. SECTION 4: The Clerk of the Lake Charles City Council is directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court, and in compliance with La. R.S. 18.201, shall immediately transmit a certified copy of this ordinance to the Calcasieu Parish Registrar of Voters and the Calcasieu Parish 911 Emergency Services. SECTION 5: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, 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: 26-416 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20616 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3544 - Hodges Street Waterline Extension. Sponsor: Craig Marks BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP3544 - Hodges Street Waterline Extension, on the bids opened on August 4, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 178-25, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of September 2025 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed 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 8/19/2026, 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: 26-417 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20617 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP2894 - WWTP A McNabb & Cline Street Emergency Sewer System Rehabilitation. Sponsor: Matthew Vezinot BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP2894 - WWTP A McNabb & Cline Street Emergency Sewer System Rehabilitation, on the bids opened on August 4, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 178-25, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of September 2025 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price. SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said low bidder from appropriate City funds. SECTION 4: The checks of the unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them, but the check of the successful bidder shall be retained until the written contract has been signed and executed, and the security required in said written contract has been furnished by it. At a meeting of the City Council on 8/19/2026, 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 Sept 1 1t 2134242 Notice Cost- $1531.00

Advertisement for Bids The Sulphur Parks and Recreation Board, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: TUESDAY : SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. 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 For the Water Slide, Splash pad resurfacing and spray feature equipment replacement 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. 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. 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 LSAR.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. 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. 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. 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. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Bidder until the Contract between the Owner and the Contractor/Bidder is fully executed. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time Zone at Sulphur Parks and Recreation Sulphur, Louisiana 70663. 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. All bids must be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: BID FOR Water Slide, Splash pad resurfacing and spray feature equipment replacement Natalie Bowers, Executive Director Sulphur Parks and Recreation Sept 1, 8, 15 3t 2134210 Notice Cost- $370.00

Lost Note Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having possession of one certain Manufactured Home Promissory Note and Security Agreement dated 03/06/2024, in the principal amount of $66,898.51 made and executed by Micheal Wayne Comeaux payable to the order of Triad Financial Services, Inc., please contact Rachel Camelo, Attorney at Law, at (504) 581-9444. Sept 1 1t 2134209 Notice Cost- $36.46

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed BIDS for the construction of the following project will be received by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, 1611 W. Sallier Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601, until 10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time on October 2, 2026, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be received after 10:00 A.M. PORT IMPROVEMENTS TO BT-1 ENGINEERED REPAIRS PHASE B - AREA 2 (CALCINE LOADING, BC-13, & BC-14) LOCATED IN: CALCASIEU PARISH Port Project No. CP25009 Type of Construction: Heavy Construction Contracting Agency: Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District 1611 W. Sallier Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 439-3661 Phone Proposal Guaranty: 5% of Amount of Bid Engineers Estimate: $446,000 (Base Bid) Engineer: Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. 4101 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 895-0368 Phone ***** There will be a NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the following location: Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District Board Room, 1611 W. Sallier Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Bids must be submitted on the forms provided by the Contracting Agency, must be prepared in accordance with Section 2 of the 2018 Edition of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Multimodal Commerce, General Provisions and must include all the information required by the bid form. Bid forms are available from the Engineer and will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. Each bid shall include a proposal guaranty in an amount not less than specified above. Contract Documents may also be downloaded at www.bidexpress.com. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Engineers office. Plans may be obtained from the District upon payment of $100. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids. The award of a contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements prescribed within 45 calendar days after opening proposals. The successful bidder will be notified by letter mailed to the address shown in the proposal that the bidder is awarded the contract. This right is reserved to reject bids and waive informalities. The provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 382212; and those stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity, per LA R.S. 3822.12.B(1) as revised by ACT No. 759. Neither can any or all bids be rejected, other than for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 382214. /s/ Richert L. Self, Executive Director Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Sept 1, 3, 10, 17 4t 2133986 Notice Cost- $352.00

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA CREDIT UNION VS. 53,440-26 BRENT JAMES RICHARD AND MONTIE MARIA RICHARD CITY COURT OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana TO: BRENT JAMES RICHARD AND MONTIE MARIA RICHARD 2513 JAYSON STREET SULPHUR, LA 70663 Notice of Seizure & Sale TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, and issued int he above mentioned suit, I have seized and taken into my possession the porperty hereinafter described, situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to pay and satisfy the writ issued in this case and that after the legal delays, unless the writ is previously satisfied, the Marshal Office will advertise said property for sale, according to law: WITH APPRAISEMENT ONE(1) 2018 HONDA CIVIC BEARING VIN# 2HGFC3B76JH353774 Notice of Date of Sale And you are hereby further notified that said property will be offered for sale at the Ward 4 Marshal Office, 501 Willow Ave, Sulphur, La. on SEPTEMBER, the 16 day of 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Notice to Appoint An Appraiser You are hereby notified to name an appraiser to value said property seized in the above suit, and to deliver to the Marshal your appraisal at least 2 (two) days prior to the time of sale or appraiser will be appointed to you, according to law. Also, you must notify theis office of said appointment of appraiser at least 4 (four) days, exclusive of holidays, prior to the time of sale or an appraiser will be appointed for you, according to law. //s//Brandon Dever Ward 4 Marshal Per //s//Shawnua LeBlanc MARSHALS OFFICE, Sulphur, LA, AUGUST 3, 2026. Sept 1 1t 2133871 Notice Cost- $58.00

ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. September 29, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. Central Time Zone (CTZ). 3. For the Patching and Drainage Rehabilitation, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as CALCASIEU PARISH PROJECT NO. 26-104-1234. 4. Plans and specifications are available for electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BIDS AND MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION: This project requires mandatory electronic bidding and mandatory electronic bid submittals. All specifications, whether Standard, Supplemental or Special Provisions, are hereby amended to delete any references regarding paper bids and the ability to submit paper bid forms. Electronic bidding requires the installation of the InfoTech Express Sign Tool and the generation of an InfoTech Digital ID for the business authorized signer. The bidder must submit request for Digital ID approval and activation prior to bid acceptance. The electronic bidding service offers customer support that may be reached at 888-352-2439 between the hours of 6:00 AM 7:00 PM (CTZ) or via email at support@bidexpress.com. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines. All bids must be submitted electronically. No paper bids will be accepted. 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 an electronic bid bond as described in LSAR.S. 38:2212 E.(1) per the standards adopted by the office of the governor, division of administration and the office of the information technology as provided for in LAC 4:X.701. Bid security 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 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. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid bond submission with and through the electronic bidding service. 7. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 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 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. The successful bidder shall be required to have 5% or 10% retainage withheld from all payments. 8. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LSA--R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge 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 public shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between the Parish and the Contractor is fully executed. 11. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, except as may be extended by mutual written consent with the lowest responsible bidder. Brian Abshire, President Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Aug 1, 8, 15 3t 2133855 Notice Cost- $419.50

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of ASIA LAISHAE JOHNSON please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337) 884-8302, 2026-2808. Aug 29, Sept 1, 3 3t 2133853 Notice Cost- $59.61

WHEREABOUTS Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts or location of KALEIGH N. HANKS, with a last known residence within Calcasieu parish, LA, please, contact Attorney Steven Coward at (337) 515-2233. Aug 29, Sept 1 2t 2133839 Notice Cost- $49.69

NOTICE Chennault International Airport Authority has recorded the Certificate of Substantial Completion (dated August 18, 2026) for the Firewater Pumphouse #3 Project (CIAA Project #2023-14) with the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court office. Subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers must file their sworn statement of claim within 45 days after filing of the Certificate of Substantial Completion. Aug 29, Sept 1 2t 2133757 Notice Cost- $37.00