PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The St. Mary Parish School Board adopted the General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budgets of the School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, on September 11, 2025, after a public hearing at 5:15 P.M. on the same date. Alaina L. Black President Buffy S. Fegenbush, Ed. D. Superintendent Adv. Sept. 17, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE Minutes St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism August 20, 2025 St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. The members were Kim Walden, Keith Leonard, Dwight Smith, Alfredia Edwards, Herman Hartman, and Kayla Ewing. The members absent were Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Patsy Powell and Sandra Marshall. Also present were Carrie Stansbury and Christal Carter. Mr. Leonard made a motion to accept the July minutes as written. Mr. Hartman seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed. Mr. Hartman made a motion to accept the financial reports for July. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed. Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities. The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Of- fice. There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the meeting was adjourned. ——————— Herman Hartman, Secretary Adv. Sept. 17, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Sixteenth Judicial District Court —— PARISH OF ST. MARY —— STATE OF LOUISIANA Ocwen Loan Acquistion Trust 2023-HB1 Vs. No. 138284 Div “D” Earline T. Grizzaffi (A/K/A Earline Tourera Grizzaffi, Earline Grizzaffi) TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ST. MARY AND STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO-WIT. THE EAST FIFTY (50 FEET) FEET OF THAT CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN MORGAN CITY, PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, KNOWN, DESIGNATED AND DESCRIBED AS LOT SEVEN (7) IN SQUARE THIRTY-ONE (31) IN MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA, AS PER MAP AND PLAN OF BARNES, RECORDED IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE; SAID PART OF LOT HEREIN HAVING FIFTY (50 FEET) FEET FRONT ON NORTH SIDE OF FRERET STREET, FIFTY (50 FEET) FRONT ON WEST SIDE OF ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH SAID SQUARE THIRTY-ONE (31 FEET); TOGETHER WITH AT BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATED AND AP- PERTAINING, (COB 4-H) FOLIO 537, ENTRY NO. 51,567 ON JANUARY 25, 1926). AND THE REAR FIFTY (50 FEET) FEET OF LOT SIX (6) IN SQUARE THIRTY-ONE (31) IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF MORGAN CITY, PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND ALL RIGHTS OF WAYS, PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR ANYWISE AP- PERTAINING. THE HEREIN LOT SOLD HAVING A WIDTH OF FIFTY (50 FEET) FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH SAID SQUARE: BY A DEPTH BE- TWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF FIFTY (50 FEET) FEET, WESTERLY WITH EQUAL DISTANCES APART (COB 4-K, FOLIO 306, ENTRY NO. 51,849 ON APRIL 17, 1926). Which has the address of 405 Freret Street, Morgan City, LA 70380 to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT AND 06/100 ($152,228.06) with interest thereon at the rate of 5.06% per annum in ac- cordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional de- linquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has ad- vanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, assessments, re- pairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 24th day of September A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. Thursday, the 7th day of August A.D., 2025 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Heidi Rineholt Deputy Sheriff Adv. Aug. 22 and Sept. 17, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE A MEETING OF THE LEPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 AT 10:30 A.M. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE: September 18, 2025 MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA TIME: 10:30 A. M. ITEM 1 Call to Order ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance ITEM 3 Roll Call ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the July 23, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting ITEM 5 Ratification of the final actions authorized by the Operating Committee at the Meetings of such Committee held on June 19, 2025 ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS (a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates (b) Update on Rodemacher Unit No. 2 (c) Discussion on any other Outstanding Items of Old Business ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS (a) LEPA Talk-ing Points – Load Factor (b) Distribution of the Proposed 2026 LEPA Budgets: 1) Rodemacher Unit No. 2 2) Full Requirements ITEM 8 AD- JOURNMENT Individuals with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in ad- vance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you. Adv. Sept. 17, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pat-terson, Louisiana on the 9th day of September 2025. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Pat-terson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled that the charges to be paid by consumers for sewer service from the municipal sewer system shall be as follows: RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS A. 2025- $ 18.23 flat rate and $9.68 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons; B. Commencing August 1, 2026, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the flat rate and the per gallon rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Con-sumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Depart-ment of Labor has increased from July 1of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable pre-sent year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025. COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS A 2025- $24.12 flat rate and $12.11 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons; B. Commencing August 1, 2026, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the flat rate and the per gallon rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Con-sumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Depart-ment of Labor has increased from July 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable pre-sent year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication. The foregoing Ordinance was in- troduced by Coun-cilman Ray Dewey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson on the 9th day of Sep-tember, 2025. The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Coun-cilman ——————, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman ——————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows: YEAS: ———— NAYS: ———— ABSENT: ——— WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ——————, 2025. ——————— RODNEY A. GROGAN, MAYOR ATTEST: ——————— CITY CLERK Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 5:00 p.m. on the 9th day of Sep-tember 2025, dur-ing the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Loui-siana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting. ——————— MIDGE BOURGEOIS, CITY CLERK Adv. Sept. 17, 24 and 26, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE Posted on the door September 8, 2025 11:30 a.m. CITY OF PATTERSON NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALL MEETING Tuesday – September 9, 2025 5:00 PM City Hall, Council Meeting Room 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana Notice is hereby given that a Special Call Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson shall meet on September 9, 2025, @ 5:00 PM, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Council Meeting Room, Patterson, Louisiana, for the following to-wit: Introduction of Ordinance #2025-09 Sewer rate increase. ADJOURNMENT Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk City of Patterson 1314 Main Street Patterson, LA 70392 985-395-5205 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please call Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 and describe the assistance that is necessary. ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT “City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer” Adv. Sept. 17, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY September 9, 2025 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday September 9, 2025, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m. There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, Lud Henry, Raymond Price, and James Richard. Absent: None Pastor Justin Lee from Tri-City Pentecostal led the prayer. Councilman James Richard led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry. The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew. The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month. Guest for the September 2025 meeting was Mrs. Amanda Kapp. Mrs. Kapp addres-sed the mayor and council regarding a growing issue with stray cats in her neighborhood. She expressed concern over residents in the area that are putting collars on the stray cats and feeding them, but are not taking the initiative to spay or neuter these cats. This is contributing to a steady increase in the cat population. The mayor and council will explore potential solutions to address the stray cat population. Police Chief David Leonard presented the police report for August, 2025. Chief Leonard stated that they recently conducted a DWI checkpoint in Berwick. During this operation, 290 vehicles were screened. They result of the checkpoint included: 2 open container citations issued, 1 marijuana summons arrest, and 2 DWI arrests. After no comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report. Fire Captain Marty DeHart presented the fire report for August, 2025. Captain De- Hart stated that the fire department responded to 12 emergency calls. There were 4 motor vehicle accident, 4 medical calls, 2 fire alarms, 1 investigation (fire was out upon arrival), and 1 mutual aid. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works report. Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for August, 2025. Mr. Lopez stated that town crews have been busy repairing streets, repairing water leaks, re- pairing drainage issues, and cutting grass. Mr. Lopez also stated that also recently completed the demolition of several condemned properties located on Texas Street. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report. Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller was not present, so the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports. The Historical Committee, Economic Development, and Public Safety Committees had nothing to report. The Recreation Committee is in the process of planning their annual “Christmas Movie Night” which will be held at the Berwick Civic Center on December 13, 2025. They also announced that opening ceremonies for soccer will take place at 8:00 am Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Berwick Civic Center. There will be food and activities for the community to enjoy. The Planning and Zoning Committee stated that they recently held a public hearing to discuss an application for excavation of a pond for Mr. Harris DeHart. It is the recommendation of the commission that the mayor and council approve the application for conditional use regarding excavating ap- proximately a ½ acre pond on Lot 1A, a tract of land situated in Section 28, Township 15, Range 12, bearing the physical address of 417 Fairview Drive, parcel# 314401166.00. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Colleen Askew, the application for excavation of the pond was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Public Hearings. The Public hearing was called to order at 6:15pm. Item No. 1 under Public Hearings - Ordinance No. 760 – Amend 2024-25 Consolidated Budget. After no comments from the council or audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing. Item No. 2 under Public Hearings – Ordinance No. 761 – 2025-26 Consolidated Budget. After no comments from the council or audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing. Item No. 1 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – Adopt Ordinance No. 760 – Amend 2024-25 Consolidated Budget. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by James Richard, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Item No. 2 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – Adopt Ordinance No. 761 – 2025-26 Consolidated Budget. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Item No. 3 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – In- troduce Ordinance No. 762 – Adjust Sewer Rates. There some discussion between the council and the audience regarding the rate in- crease. There will be invitations ex- tended to the parish councilmen who represent Berwick and Wards 5 & 8 Sewer Board to come and participate in the public hearing scheduled for October 14, 2025. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the ordinance was introduced by a unanimous roll call vote. Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Proclamation No. 02-25 – Senior Center Month. Upon mo- tion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the proclamation was approved un- animously. Item No. 2 under Resolutions/Proclamations - Resolution No. 12-25 – Give Authority to Mayor Duval Arthur, Jr. to enter into an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Revenue Debt Recovery. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, authority was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Item No. 1 under New Business – Berwick High School – Homecoming Parade Permit – October 2, 2025 – Jordan Richard. Upon motion by Colleen Askew and seconded by Raymond Price, the permit was approved un- animously. Item No. 2 under New Business – St. Mary Council on Aging – Senior Center Month. Executive Director Ms. Beverly Do- mengeaux of St. Mary Council on Aging spoke about the importance of taking care of our seniors and the huge benefits that senior centers provide. She also stated that they are still looking to hire drivers to deliver food to the seniors on a Monday to Friday basis. Item No. 3 under New Business – Appoint Mike Gray to the Berwick Water Works Joint Board. In light of the recent passing of Mr. Herbert Mashburn, a long-time board member of the Berwick Water Works Joint Board, the mayor requests approval to ap- point Mr. Gray to the board. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the appointment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard the motion to adjourn was ap- proved unanimously. ——————— Duval H. Arthur Jr – Mayor ——————— Jamie Keith – Town Clerk Adv. Sept. 17, 2025

mmm The Jackson Council on Aging is currently conducting a membership drive and invites the public citizens of Jackson Parish to join us. The membership drive begins on September 10, 2025 and will end on September 24, 2025. Membership is free and open to any residents of Jackson Parish over the age of 18. To join, please call and request a membership application from Jackson Council on Aging office at (318)259-8962. Jackson Council on Aging annual Membership meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 120 Polk Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251 The meeting is to elect and reelect Board Members and present the annual report to the Membership at 5:30pm. All members and participants of the Jackson COA are urged to attend. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, Oct 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12, 2025. mmm

LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. The property is a residential locality at 0 Simpson Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana. GEO number: 161506-003-0006-00. The owners are George Lee and Tarniciers Antarnette of 3636 Greenacres Pl Dr. #93, Bossier City, Louisiana. After inspection of the property the department found high grass and vegetation throughout the property. This is the WARNING CITATION informing them and any interested parties that the violation(s) need to be abated or corrected within 14 days. If the violations are not abated or corrected the Caddo Parish Public Works Department will take actions after the 14 days to have the violations corrected. The cost of correcting the violations will be that of the owners, plus an administrative cost of $150.00 will be charged to the owners and if not paid within 30 days a lien will be placed on the property. Contact the Public Works Department at 318-226-6930, CELL 318-272-0472 or in person at 505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana for further information. 11667394 9/16/25 ($47.06)

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA NO. 647,432 - A SUCCESSION OF RICHARD LEON JOHNSON, II NOTICE OF FILING TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of this Succession and to all other inerested persons, that a Tableau of Distribution has been filed by Cathy Tarwater, Administrator of the Succession of Richard Leon Johnson, II, with her Petition Filing Tableau of Distribution for Authority to Pay Estate Debts ("Petition") praying for homologization of the Tableau of Distribution and for authority to pay the debts of the Estate listed thereon; and that the Tableau of Distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notice. Any opposition to the Petition and Tableau of Distribution must be filed prior to homologization. s/Sharon Newton DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA 11665522 9/16/25 ($269.90)

SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE September 8, 2025 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Jackson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boucher. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson and James Green. 6. Absent: Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 1. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, agenda: * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE September 8, 2025 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 9, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25, 2025 AUGUST 26, 2025 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009) Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017) 6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE 7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) Matt Alexander made general comments as it relates to predatory lending institutions and Resolution No. 101 of 2025. Mayquie Jackson made general comments as it relates to crisis management people first proposition community led ballot. C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Deputy Director of Information Technology Gwendolyn Kimble Human Resource Board (reappointments for 3yrs) Alvin Moore, Susan Evans, Coretta Smith Kimble MPC (reappointments for 6yrs) Harold Sater, Rachel Jackson. 8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE 9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING 100 Authorizing the mayor to execute a gas regulator station site servitude agreement with Delta North Louisiana Gas Company, LLC, for the construction and maintenance of a natural gas regulator station on city property, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green) 101 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Acceptance of Act of Donation between the City of Shreveport and Provenance Development Company, LLC hereinafter called Owner and acting herein through David M. Alexander, manager, for the water and sewer main extensions and related facilities to serve Provenance Phase IV Unit A and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) 102 Authorizing the mayor to submit an application for a clean water state revolving fund loan and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 103 Honoring the legacy of Coach Terence Winn, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2025) 104 Approving an annual payment in lieu of tax in accordance with a term sheet agreement between the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority and Barret Senior, LP. 105 Approving an annual payment in lieu of tax in accordance with a term sheet agreement between the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority and Fairfield Building Lofts, LP 106 Authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Shreveport and Shreve City, LLC and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 107 Authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to enter into a lease agreement with Volunteers of America of North Louisiana relative to property located at 1254 Texas Avenue, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 108 Declaring the intention of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the Issuer), to proceed with the issuance of not to exceed one hundred ninety million dollars ($190,000,000) water and sewer revenue refunding bonds, in one or more taxable or tax-exempt series; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval; employing certain professionals with respect thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. 109 Stating the City of Shreveports endorsement of Shreveport REO, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to public hearing on October 14, 2025) (B/Brooks) (not to be adopted prior to public hearing on October 14, 2025) C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2025) 84 Amending the 2025 budget for the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) 85 Amending the 2025 Budget for the Community Development Special Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) 86 Amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2025 Capital Projects Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Linwood Overpass) 87 Amending the 2025 budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 88 Amending the 2025 budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (SPD) 89 Amending the 2025 budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (W&S) 90 Amending the 2025 budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 91 Amending the 2025 budget for the Economic Development District F Special Revenue Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 92 Amending the 2025 budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 93 Amending the 2025 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 94 Amending the 2025 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 95 Amending the 2025 budget for the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 96 Amending the 2025 budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 97 An ordinance of the Shreveport City Council creating an economic development district within the City of Shreveport to be named the Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District (the District); defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and use tax increments will be determined and used to finance economic development projects within the District, and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act); and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing (not to be adopted prior to public hearing on September 23, 2025) 98 To revise Chapter 74 Solid Waste, Article III Regulations Sec 74-54 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances, relative to the disposal fee per ton of normal waste, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 99 Authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 3830 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71109, commonly referred to as the former Fire Station 14, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to October 14, 2025) 100 Authorizing the purchasing agent to advertise for and solicit sealed bids to sell to the highest responsible bidder, surplus city-owned immovable property (i.e. real property) and all improvements thereon located at 401 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, commonly referred to as Community Development, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (not to be adopted prior to October 14, 2025) D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 76 Amending the 2025 Budget for the Debt Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 77 Amending the 2025 Budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 78 Amending the 2025 Budget for the Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 79 Amending the 2025 Budget for the Capital Projects Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) 80 Amending the 2025 General Fund Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 81 To enact Chapter 11 sections 1 through 131 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to vapor product retailers and shops and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 82 Zoning Case No. 25-72-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of Noyes Drive, approximately 375 feet north of Greenwood Road United States 79, from R-A Rural Agricultural Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) 83 Zoning Case No. 25-73-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the west side of Saint Vincent Avenue, approximately 1,150 feet south of Benton Kelly Drive, from R-A Rural Agricultural Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) 10. TABLED LEGISLATION A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERK'S REPORT: NONE ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 11664886 9/16/25 ($284.99)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Shreveport October 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Government Plaza (505 Travis Street) depending on the latest proclamation related to COVID-19. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on Resolution No. 109 of 2025. Persons interested in providing written comments regarding the proposed legislation may submit written comments addressed to The Chairman of The Council, City Council Office, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. Comments may also be hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk, Shreveport City Council, Room 410, 505 Travis Street. Comments should be mailed, or hand carried to the Council office so that they will be received prior to the hearing on October 14, 2025. RESOLUTION NO. 109 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF SHREVEPORT REO, LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement has been created by the Electors of the State of Louisiana as an Act 445 of 1983, and amended in Act 783 of 1984, Article VII, Part II, Section 21(H) of the Louisiana Constitution and Louisiana R.S. 47:4311-4319, to authorize the Board of Commerce and Industry, with the approval of the Governor and the local governing authority and in accordance with procedures and conditions provided by law, to enter into a contract granting property owners who propose the expansion, restoration, improvement or development of an existing structure or structures in a downtown development district, historic district, or economic development district, established in accordance with law, the right to pay ad valorem taxes based upon the assessed valuation of the property prior to the commencement of the expansion, restoration, improvement or development; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to promote economic activity, create and retain job opportunities, and improve the tax base throughout the City for the benefit of all citizens; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to foster the continued growth and development (and redevelopment) of the City to the continued prosperity and welfare of the City; and WHEREAS, this project is located in the Shreveport Downtown Development District; and WHEREAS, this project is a commercial property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the City Council hereby approves the full transfer of ownership of the property located at 509 Market Street by MARKET STREET SHREVEPORT, LLC to SHREVEPORT REO, LLC and approves the SHREVEPORT REO, LLC renewal application 20161637-RTA for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approval of the transfer of property includes the transfer of the tax abatement to the purchaser of the property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 11664859 9/16 9/30/25 ($178.40)