NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HEARING REGULAR MEETING PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES IN THE PARISH BOARD ROOM 211 2ND FLOOR NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA Monday, December 15, 2025 5:30 pm A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Guests and special presentations 6. Reports from Department Heads: Interim Public Works Director Mr. Joey Creamer OCS Executive Director Ms. Sharon Harris Parish Treasurer Ms. Julie Lockhart Planning and Zoning Ms. Julie Lockhart 7. Parish President Mr. John Salter 8. Adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Natchitoches Parish Council held on Monday, November 17, 2025 9. Appointments of Boards and Commissions. Consider adopting a resolution confirming. Reappointments/Appointments to the Following Boards/Commissions. A. Council to re-appoint Mr. Tristan Graves to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 7 Board (Executive Assistant) B. Council to re-appoint Mr. Mark Waskom to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 6 Board. (Executive Assistant) C. Council to re-appoint Mr. Ludlow McNeely to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 6 Board. (Executive Assistant) D. Council appointing Mr. Deveon J. Brisker to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 2 Board to replace Mr. John Rowell. (Executive Assistant) 10. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 11. First Introduction of Proposed Ordinances: A. Council to Introduce Ordinance 024-2025 to remove 26,755 feet from the Parish Road System from Red Rock Road. (Parish President) B. Council to Introduce Ordinance 025-2025 to remove 9036 feet from the Parish Road System from Collins Road. (Parish President) C. Council to Introduce Ordinance 026-2025 to remove 5960 feet from the Parish Road System from Trichell Road. (Parish President) D. Council to Introduce Ordinance 027-2025 to add to the Parish Personnel Manual to add a Natchitoches Parish Shooting Range Employee and salary to the Parish Personnel Manual. (Parish President) Resolutions: A. Council to approve a Resolution approving the Restoration Tax Abatement Program Application of Dunahoe Law Firm, L.L.C., and authorizing the Natchitoches Parish President to sign and execute any instrument necessary to convey the approval of the Parish Council to the Department of Economic Development, State of Louisiana. (Parish Treasurer) 12. Other Agenda Items: A. Council to approve the January meeting to be scheduled for January 26, 2026, due to Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday. (Council Clerk) B. Council to approve the February meeting to be scheduled for February 23, 2026, due to President’s Day. (Council Clerk) C. Council to approve the 2026 Opioid Funding Requests: Natchitoches Parish District Attorney in the amount of $20,000; Tenth Judicial District Adult Drug Court in the amount of $175,000; Tenth Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court in the amount of $25,000. (Parish Treasurer) D. Council to authorize the Parish President to sign lease agreements for two new dump trucks. The cost increase will be $872 per truck per month, but the truck repairs will be covered by warranty. The current dump trucks have no warranty due to age, so that the overall cost will decrease. (Parish Treasurer) E. Council to award bids for the following Highway/Solid Waste Items: #8 Chip Seal Rock Elite Dirt Contractors Maintenance Rock Elite Dirt Contractors Iron Ore Industrial Concrete Silty Clay Soil Elite Dirt Contractors 60/40 Clay/Soil Mix Industrial Concrete Culverts Co-Heir Drainage Products LLC (Purchasing Agent) F. Council to authorize the Parish President to sign an agreement with Govstack for website design and administration 13. Visitors for Non-Agenda Items. (3 minutes) 14. Adjourn 739.25 12/13/25

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Natchitoches Parish School board will receive the following: January 19, 2026 2:00 p.m. - NPSB RFP 012026 Provision of Pupil Transportation Bids/Proposals will be accepted until the date and time specified and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the time in the School Board’s Central Office, 310 Royal Street Natchitoches, LA 71457-5709. Please find bid-related documents and place electronic bids, is desired, at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM. For questions relating to the electronic bidding process please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Bids/Proposals received after the date and time of opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Michelle Demery at Michelle.Demery@npsb.la or 318-352-2358 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. $23.00 750.25 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/25

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HEARING REGULAR MEETING PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES IN THE PARISH BOARD ROOM 211 2ND FLOOR NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA Monday, December 15, 2025 5:30 pm A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Guests and special presentations 6. Reports from Department Heads: Interim Public Works Director Mr. Joey Creamer OCS Executive Director Ms. Sharon Harris Parish Treasurer Ms. Julie Lockhart Planning and Zoning Ms. Julie Lockhart 7. Parish President Mr. John Salter 8. Adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Natchitoches Parish Council held on Monday, November 17, 2025 9. Appointments of Boards and Commissions. Consider adopting a resolution confirming. Reappointments/Appointments to the Following Boards/Commissions. A. Council to re-appoint Mr. Tristan Graves to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 7 Board (Executive Assistant) B. Council to re-appoint Mr. Mark Waskom to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 6 Board. (Executive Assistant) C. Council to re-appoint Mr. Ludlow McNeely to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 6 Board. (Executive Assistant) D. Council appointing Mr. Deveon J. Brisker to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 2 Board to replace Mr. John Rowell. (Executive Assistant) 10. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 11. First Introduction of Proposed Ordinances: A. Council to Introduce Ordinance 024-2025 to remove 26,755 feet from the Parish Road System from Red Rock Road. (Parish President) B. Council to Introduce Ordinance 025-2025 to remove 9036 feet from the Parish Road System from Collins Road. (Parish President) C. Council to Introduce Ordinance 026-2025 to remove 5960 feet from the Parish Road System from Trichell Road. (Parish President) D. Council to Introduce Ordinance 027-2025 to add to the Parish Personnel Manual to add a Natchitoches Parish Shooting Range Employee and salary to the Parish Personnel Manual. (Parish President) Public Hearings: NONE Action on Proposed Ordinances: NONE Resolutions: A. Council to approve a Resolution approving the Restoration Tax Abatement Program Application of Dunahoe Law Firm, L.L.C., and authorizing the Natchitoches Parish President to sign and execute any instrument necessary to convey the approval of the Parish Council to the Department of Economic Development, State of Louisiana. (Parish Treasurer) 12. Other Agenda Items: A. Council to approve the January meeting to be scheduled for January 26, 2026, due to Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday. (Council Clerk) B. Council to approve the February meeting to be scheduled for February 23, 2026, due to President’s Day. (Council Clerk) C. Council to approve the 2026 Opioid Funding Requests: Natchitoches Parish District Attorney in the amount of $20,000; Tenth Judicial District Adult Drug Court in the amount of $175,000; Tenth Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court in the amount of $25,000. (Parish Treasurer) D. Council to authorize the Parish President to sign lease agreements for two new dump trucks. The cost increase will be $872 per truck per month, but the truck repairs will be covered by warranty. The current dump trucks have no warranty due to age, so that the overall cost will decrease. (Parish Treasurer) E. Council to award bids for the following Highway/Solid Waste Items: #8 Chip Seal Rock Elite Dirt Contractors Maintenance Rock Elite Dirt Contractors Iron Ore Industrial Concrete Silty Clay Soil Elite Dirt Contractors 60/40 Clay/Soil Mix Industrial Concrete Culverts Co-Heir Drainage Products LLC (Purchasing Agent) F. Council to authorize the Parish President to sign an agreement with Govstack for website design and administration 13. Visitors for Non-Agenda Items. (3 minutes) 14. Adjourn $65.00 749.25 12/13/25

NATCHITOCHES PARISH LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING MINUTES December 8, 2025 Board Members Present: Thomas Roque, Tracy Brown, Dr. Frank Fuller, Rene Lewis, Karen Terrell, Barbara Smith, and Library Director Mona Bamburg Board Members Absent: Juliette Moffett Guests: Ralph Dowden, Heather Dougan, Alan Niette, Martha Uchino, Rosalind Parker, Courtney Freeman Mr. Roque called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm. Invocation was given by Dr. Fuller. Public Comments: None Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes as presented of the September 15, 2025, regular meeting was made by Mr. Tracy Brown, Mrs. Rene Lewis seconded. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Mrs. Bamburg reminded the board members to complete Ethics and Sexual Harassment Training. Mrs. Bamburg gave an update on the proposed branches at Natchez and Robeline. The parish attorney has the information and is working on the title search and bill of sale. NEW BUSINESS Nominations were taken for Natchitoches Parish Library Board of Control President for the 2026 year. Motion was made by Dr. Fuller to approve Mr. Thomas Roque as president. Mrs. Rene Lewis seconded. Motion carried. Nominations were taken for Natchitoches Parish Library Board of Control Vice-President for the 2026 year. Motion was made by Dr. Fuller to approve Mr. Tracy Brown as the vice-president. Mrs. Karen Terrell seconded. Motion carried. Motion was made by Mrs. Rene Lewis to approve the meeting dates for the Natchitoches Parish Library Board of Control meetings. Mrs. Barbara Smith seconded. Motion carried. Motion was made by Mrs. Rene Lewis to surplus the list of items provided in the packet. Mr. Tracy Brown seconded. Motion carried. Reports: Reports for all departments were distributed and discussed. No action necessary. The next Library Board of Control meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, 2025, at 12:00PM, at the Main Branch of the Natchitoches Parish Library. With there being no other business, the Library Board of Control meeting was adjourned at 12:49 PM. $83.00 748.25 12/13/25

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Natchitoches met in legal and regular session at the Natchitoches Council Chambers, 716 Second Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor Ronnie Williams Councilwoman At Large Betty-Smith-Kirkendoll Councilman Eddie Harrington Councilman Dale Nielsen Councilman Christopher Petite Guest: Casey Rachal Employee of the Month Absent: None Mayor Ronnie Williams called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone for coming. Mayor Williams led the invocation, and Councilman Harrington led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Williams then called for the reading and approval of the minutes for the October 27, 2025, meeting. Councilwoman At Large Smith-Kirkendoll moved that we dispense with the reading of the minutes and approval of same. Seconded by Councilman Harrington. A roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT:None ABSTAIN: None   The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Nielsen at the November 10, 2025, City Council Meeting as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 038 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 64 OF 2001 BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Containing 0.438 Acre-Shown as Tract 2A on a Plat By Robert L. Davis, PLS Dated September 8, 2021. Recorded at Map Slide 834-B (1041 Washington St.) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, has recommended at their meeting of November 4, 2025, that the application of Walter L. Darr, to rezone the property described above from R-1 to R-1 Special Exception to operate a short-term rental be APPROVED. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on April 14, 2025 and published in the Natchitoches Times on April 19, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith, Harrington NAYS: None ABSENT: Petite ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 4 Ayes to 0 Nays this 24th day of November, 2023. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 25th day of November, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Petite and Seconded by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 036 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 8-1 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, SAID AMENDMENT BEING MADE TO ADOPT APPENDIX AQ OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) TITLED TINY HOUSES TO REFLECT CURRENT BUILDING CODES, AS THE OFFICIAL BUILDING CODES OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA, PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches desires to encourage small, cost-efficient residential living for its citizens; and WHEREAS, Tiny Homes have become increasingly popular as residences, as property and housing prices have increased; and WHEREAS, Louisiana has adopted Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), attached hereto and made a part hereof, providing construction standards for tiny homes; and WHEREAS, the City desires to implement this Ordinance in order to provide an affordable housing alternative for its citizens, while ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and encourage Tiny Homes in principal, together with and including the aforementioned construction standards, as provided by Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC): NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council in legal session convened, that the following standards and regulations for Tiny Homes are adopted and approved. Section 1: Purpose and Intent The purpose of this ordinance is to establish standards and regulations for the construction, placement, and occupancy of tiny houses within the jurisdiction of Natchitoches, Louisiana. This ordinance aims to provide an affordable housing alternative while ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Section 2: Definitions For the purpose of this ordinance, the following definitions apply: Tiny House: A dwelling unit with a maximum livable area of 400 square feet, excluding lofts, that is designed to be mobile or permanent. Movable Tiny House (THOW): A tiny house built on a trailer chassis designed for full-time living and capable of being transported. Tiny House Community: A designated area wherein multiple tiny houses are located and under common ownership or management. Section 3: Compliance with Codes All tiny houses shall be constructed and placed according to the following standards: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), Appendix AQ: Tiny houses must meet the minimum requirements as specified in this appendix, which pertains to the construction, design, and safety features of tiny homes. -2021 International Tiny House Provision: Compliance with these provisions is required, relating to plumbing, electrical and structural safety. -ICC/THIA Standard 1215: Compliance with these provisions is required, relating to the design and construction of tiny houses. Off Site Construction Standards: All constructions utilizing the ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 for off-site construction shall adhere to the protocols ensuring inspections, quality assurance, and safety regulations. Section 4: Zoning Regulations Tiny houses shall be permitted in zones as designated by the City of Natchitoches. -The placement of tiny houses shall require a site plan review to ensure compliance with setback, height, and density requirements established by applicable zoning ordinance. -A minimum separation distance of 10 feet shall be maintained between tiny houses in a community setting. Section 5: Land Use and Occupancy -Tiny houses may be located individually on residential lots or within designated tiny house communities. -Occupancy of tiny houses shall comply with local housing and occupancy regulations. -Minimum site requirements, including water supply, sewage disposal, and waste management, shall comply with local health and safety standards. Section 6: Licensing and Permitting 1. A permit shall be obtained for the construction of tiny houses prior to any construction activity, including movable tiny houses. 2. Evidence of compliance with all state and local codes shall be submitted as part of the permitting process. Section 7: Utilities and Infrastructure -Tiny houses must connect to or provide independent systems for utilities, including electricity, water, and wastewater disposal that comply with local regulations. -All connections shall be inspected and approved prior to occupancy. Section 8: Enforcement The City of Natchitoches Building Department and other designated officials shall administer and enforce the provisions of this ordinance. Violations of any provisions may result in fines, penalties, or remedial actions as specified in the local enforcement policies. Section 9: Effective Date This ordinance shall be effective November 25, 2025. Section 10: Severability If any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on October 27, 2025 and published in the Natchitoches Times on November 1, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 10th day of November, 2025. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 11th day of November, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll and Seconded by Mr. Petite as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 037 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA, TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH NATCHITOCHES HISTORIC FOUNDATION, WHEREBY THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WILL LEASE TO THE NATCHITOCHES HISTORIC FOUNDATION THE GROUND UPON WHICH THE ROQUE HOUSE IS LOCATED AND THE NATCHITOCHES HISTORIC FOUNDATION WILL LEASE GROUND AND FACILITIES TO THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches (sometimes hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is a Municipality located in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Natchitoches governed under a Home Rule Charter and a Code of Ordinances adopted by Ordinance No. 5 of 1977; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City of Natchitoches is specifically authorized under Section 1.06 of the Charter of the City of Natchitoches to provide for the general welfare, safety, health, peace and good order of the City, and further authorized under Section 1.07 of the Charter of the City of Natchitoches to enter into Joint Service Agreements or Cooperative Efforts with other governmental agencies; and WHEREAS, the Natchitoches Historic Foundation (sometimes hereinafter “NHF”) is the owner of the Roque House which is currently located on property owned by the City on the right descending bank of Cane River Lake; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Roque House was located on property owned by the City pursuant to an unwritten agreement between the NHF and the City that had the goal of preserving the historically important Roque House and also making the Roque House available to the public as an educational tool and a tourist attraction; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council of the City of Natchitoches acknowledges the cultural, architectural and historical significance of the Roque House and the City Council is of the opinion that it is important to authorize and enable the continued location of the Roque House on the bank of Cane River Lake where it serves as a educational tool and tourist attraction; and WHEREAS FURTHER, in 2012 the City and the NHF memorialized, in writing, the long standing agreement between the parties as to the ownership of the Roque House and further entered into an agreement for the future placement and use of the Roque House (sometimes referred to as “2012 Agreement”); and WHEREAS FURTHER, at the time of the 2012 Agreement, the Roque House was located on a tract of ground owned by the City, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: That certain tract of ground located in the City and Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana, being shown and depicted as a 2,117 square foot lot on a plat of survey by Robert Lynn Davis, dated January 26, 2012, and described thereon as follows, to-wit: From a found “X” chipped in concrete at the intersection of the southernmost right of way of Lafayette street and the westernmost right of way of Front Street; thence South 63 degrees 32 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 143.21 feet to the point of beginning; thence from the point of beginning South 76 degrees 31 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of 53.48 feet; thence South 12 degrees 22 minutes 38 seconds West a distance of 39.44 feet; thence North 76 degrees 47 minutes 26 seconds West a distance of 53.54 feet; thence North 12 degrees 27 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 39.69 feet to the point of beginning, all as more fully shown and depicted on the survey by Davis. (Sometimes hereinafter “prior Roque House Site”). WHEREAS FURTHER, the 2012 Agreement provided for the location of the Roque House on the Roque House Site for a period of ten years, with two automatic ten year extensions; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the 2012 Agreement further provided that the City would make monthly payments in the amount of $750.00 to the NHF for the exclusive use of the Roque House during the ten year period; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the 2012 Agreement further provided that all maintenance of the Roque House would be undertaken by the City, but that the NHF will be consulted before any maintenance or repairs are performed by the City; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the 2012 Agreement further provided that the NHF would undertake all structural repairs and maintenance of the Roque House, but that the City may, upon request, contribute to such structural repairs; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the 2012 Agreement further provided that the City acknowledged that the Roque House would be owned by the NHF at the end of the term of the 2012 Agreement or any extension thereof; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Roque House suffered extensive damage as a result of the 2016 flood, necessitating extensive repairs and the relocation of the Rogue House to higher ground; and WHEREAS FURTHER, through the efforts of the NHF, the Roque House has been rehabilitated and moved to a location that is closer to the high bank of Cane River Lake, which location is outside of the flood zone; and WHEREAS FURTHER, in addition to the renovations to the Roque House, the NHF has (1) constructed an additional building adjacent to the Roque House which has storage and restrooms and can be utilized in association with events held at the Roque House and at Beau Jardin, (2) constructed additional associated facilities and improvements and (3) improved the landscaping adjacent to the Roque House, in Beau Jardin and adjacent areas; and WHEREAS FURTHER, all of these improvements were made with funds provided or raised by the NHF; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City has leased the Roque House and Beau Jardin for special events and improvements made by the NHF have greatly enhanced the appeal of Roque House and Beau Jardin as an event location with an associated increased rental rate for the use of the facilities; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the NHF and the City desire to enter into a new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, with an initial five year term, to set forth their agreement as to the use of the Roque House taking into account the above improvements and efforts of the NHF; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) is attached hereto and provides for an initial monthly rental rate of $1,200.00 per month to be paid by the City to the NHF for the use of the building, with a increase to $1,500.00 per month on January 1, 2027; however, the increase shall only be applied if the average monthly rent collected by the City for the use of the facilities for 2026 exceeds the rent paid by the City to the NHF and the maintenance and insurance costs born by the City for 2026. Beginning on January 1, 2027, and each January thereafter, the monthly rent shall be adjusted to include an annual 5% increase; however, the 5% increase shall be made only in the event that the average monthly rent collected by the City for the use of the facilities for the prior year exceeds the rent paid by the City to the NHF and the maintenance and insurance costs born by the City for the prior year; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the CEA provides for the location of the Roque House on the new location of the Roque House for a period of five years, with two automatic five year extensions the terms of which will be renegotiated with each extension; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the CEA further provides that all maintenance of the Roque House would be undertaken by the City, but that the NHF will be consulted before any maintenance or repairs are performed by the City; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the CEA further provides that the NHF will undertake all structural repairs and maintenance of the Roque House, but that the City may, upon request, contribute to such structural repairs; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the CEA further provides that the City acknowledges that the Roque House will be owned by the NHF at the end of the term of the CEA or any extension thereof; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council of the City of Natchitoches has reviewed the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and has approved the terms of same; and WHEREAS FURTHER, under the general law and the Home Rule Charter of the City of Natchitoches, the City has the right, power, and authority to promote, protect, and preserve the general welfare, safety, health, peace and good order of the City; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council of the City of Natchitoches is of the opinion that the CEA with the NHF will promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City and Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana, that the Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, Ronnie Williams is hereby authorized to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Natchitoches Heritage Foundation. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the terms of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, attached hereto, are approved and accepted by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on October 27, 2025 and published in the Natchitoches Times on November 1, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 11th day of November, 2025. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 11th day of November, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. The following Ordinance was TABLED by Mrs. Elie and Seconded by Mr. Nielsen as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 039 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF PAYNE STREET WHICH IS SITUATED IN THE CITY AND PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES AND LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF LAKE STREET AND PAYNE STREET ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF PAYNE STREET, DECLARING THAT SAID PORTION OF PAYNE STREET IS ABANDONED AND THE DEDICATION REVOKED, RETAINING AN EASEMENT ACROSS THE FORMER PAYNE STREET FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE, AND SAVINGS CLAUSE WHEREAS, an application has been made to the City of Natchitoches by Kathy Jones-Anderson, requesting the revocation of the dedication of a portion of a street known as Payne Street, but limited to that portion of Payne Street which is adjacent to Lot 14 of Block 6 of Jefferson Highway Addition No. 1 to the City of Natchitoches, and located North of the intersection of Lake Street and Payne Street, as shown and depicted in “yellow” on the attached copy of survey by Robert Lynn Davis, dated March 16, 2021; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the portion of Payne Street to be abandoned is more fully shown and depicted on the above referenced copy of survey by Davis, and is more fully described as follows, to-wit: A certain tract or parcel of land, in the City and Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 14, Block 6, of Jefferson Highway Addition located in the City of Natchitoches, as shown on survey by Robert Lynn Davis, dated March 16, 2021, recorded at Map Slide 825-B, run South 82 degrees 57 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 15.2 feet to the edge of pavement (Payne street); thence run in a southwesterly direction along the edge of pavement to a point that is South 84 degrees 9 minutes 19 seconds East, 22 feet, from the southeast corner of lot 14; thence run North 84 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 22 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 14; thence run North 7 degrees 5 minutes 51 seconds East a distance of 145.98 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.06 acre (2,711.34 square feet) more or less. WHEREAS FURTHER, the City has made an examination of the matter and has determined that the portion of Payne Street, described above, is not used by the public, has not been used by the public for many years, and is not needed by the public for any public purpose; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the property will not be needed for any public purposes in the foreseeable future; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the right of way which will be abandoned is of no value to anyone except the adjoining property owner; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City will and does hereby reserve a utility servitude and right of way across the portion of Payne Street being abandoned; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the above described right of way is not being used for public access and the City Council is of the opinion that above described right of way, should be abandoned and the dedication revoked; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the portion of Payne Street to be abandoned is adjoined by property of Kathy Jones-Anderson on the West; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana, in legal session convened as follows: SECTION I: That the portion of Payne Street located North of the intersection of Lake Street and Payne Street, as shown and depicted in “yellow” on the attached copy of survey by Robert Lynn Davis, dated March 16, 2021, is hereby declared to be abandoned and no longer needed for public purposes whatsoever, and it is further declared that said portion of Payne Street has not been used by the public and there is no necessity for its use by the public in the foreseeable future, said portion of Payne Street being more fully described as follows, to-wit: A certain tract or parcel of land, in the City and Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at th e Northeast corner of Lot 14, Block 6, of Jefferson Highway Addition located in the City of Natchitoches, as shown on survey by Robert Lynn Davis, dated March 16, 2021, recorded at Map Slide 825-B, run South 82 degrees 57 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 15.2 feet to the edge of pavement (Payne street); thence run in a southwesterly direction along the edge of pavement to a point that is South 84 degrees 9 minutes 19 seconds East, 22 feet, from the southeast corner of lot 14; thence run North 84 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 22 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 14; thence run North 7 degrees 5 minutes 51 seconds East a distance of 145.98 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.06 acre (2,711.34 square feet) more or less. SUBJECT TO: A utility servitude across the above described p property in favor of the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana. SECTION II: That the above described portion of Payne Street is to be abandoned. SECTION III: The right of way associated with above described portion of Payne Street is hereby declared to be abandoned, and insofar as same may have been dedicated as a public way, said dedication is hereby declared revoked. SECTION IV: Under the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 48:701, the City Council declares that the soil embracing the former right-of-way of the above described portion of the right of way of Payne Street shall, and do hereby revert to the present owner of the land contiguous thereto, in accordance with law, but subject to the following utility easement which is retained by the City. SECTION V: It is understood that this Revocation applies only to the portion of Payne Street above described, and that the City specifically retains a permanent utility easement as described in the following section. SECTION VI: The City of Natchitoches hereby retains a permanent utility easement over the portion of Payne Street as abandoned above, said easement being more fully described as all that portion of the right of way of Payne Street as herein abandoned, said easement being for all public utility purposes, including placement, maintenance and repair of all utilities. SECTION VII: That a copy of this Ordinance be recorded in the Conveyance Records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. SECTION VIII: That all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby revoked. SECTION IX: THIS ORDINANCE shall take effect after publication in accordance with law. SECTION X: That if any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid or unconstitutional in any manner, the invalidity shall be limited to that particular section or provision and shall not effect the remaining portions of the Ordinance which shall remain valid and enforceable, it being the intention of the City Council that each separate provision shall be deemed independent of all other provision herein. This ordinance was introduced on the 10th day of November, 2025, at a regular meeting of the City Council. Mrs. Elie made a motion to table this ordinance which was seconded by Mr. Nielsen, the motion to table was presented for a vote and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance TABLED by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 10th day of November, 2025. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH- KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 11th day of November, 2025 at 10:00 A.M   ANNOUNCEMENTS: The next scheduled City Council meeting will be November 24, 2025. With no further discussion, Mayor Williams made a motion for adjournment, and all were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH- KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE $317.00 747.25 12/13/25

ORDINANCE NO. 046 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Petite at the December 8, 2025, City Council meeting as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 64 OF 2001 BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, has recommended at their meeting of December 2, 2025 that the application of Frank Griffin, to rezone the property described above from R-1 to R-3 SE for the operation of a Short-Term Rental be APPROVED. $17.00 746.25 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/25

ORDINANCE NO. 045 OF 2025 A motion was made by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll to DELAY Ord. 045 seconded by Mrs. Elie, the motion to DELAY was presented for a vote and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr., declared the Ordinance DELAYED by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 8th day of December 2025. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 64 OF 2001 BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Oil Mil-6.2 Acres Between Mill Street and Union Pacific railroad in Section 77, Township 9 North-Range 7 West and Being A portion of The original Tract in conveyance Book 195, Page 4. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, has recommended at their meeting of December 2, 2025 that the application of Brian Briggs, to rezone the property described above from B-3 to B-3 SE for the operation of a Restaurant with the exception to sell alcohol on premises be APPROVED. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: $29.00 745.25 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/25

ORDINANCE NO. 044 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Nielsen at the December 8, 2025, City Council meeting as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES AND NOR-WES, INC., OF A 0.801 ACRE TRACT, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS LOT 1 OF THE NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, RONNIE WILLIAMS, TO EXECUTE A LEASE IN FAVOR OF NOR-WES, INC., AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING OF THE LEASE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches is the owner of the following described property, which is located in the Natchitoches Regional Airport, to-wit: That certain piece, parcel or tract of land containing 0.801 acre, more or less, located at the Natchitoches Regional Airport in the City of Natchitoches, in Section 76, Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly shown on a survey by Brandon C. Thornton, dated January 19, 2022, and described thereon as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a NGS concrete monument having a Point ID of BX3075, known locally as “Mayeaux” having a Latitude of North 31 degrees 44 minutes 18.963 seconds, and a Longitude of West 93 degrees 5 minutes 58.159 seconds; thence run North 09 degrees East a distance of 1,727.52 feet to a point; thence run South 0 degrees East a distance of 231.65 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod being the Point of Beginning of the herein described tract; thence run South 58 degrees 51 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 50.00 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod; thence run South 43 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 78.24 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod; thence South 31 degrees 3 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 256.39 feet to a set 12 inch iron rod; thence run North 55 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 135.53 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod; thence run North 33 degrees 8 minutes 19 seconds East a distance of 269.90 feet to the Point of Beginning of the herein described tract. (Sometimes hereinafter referred to as “Leased Premises”). ; and WHEREAS, the Airport Manager, Justin Foshee, has negotiated the terms of a lease with Nor-Wes, Inc., of the Leased Premises, and the terms of the proposed lease have been approved by the Natchitoches Airport Commission; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the terms of the lease are for a ten (10) year period, with consideration of Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Nine and 00/100 ($3,489.00) Dollars per year, all as set forth in the attached Lease Agreement by and between the City of Natchitoches, and Nor-Wes, Inc.; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City desires to lease the Leased Premises, under the terms set forth above and more particularly set forth in the lease attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council in legal session convened as follows: (1) That after due proceedings and advertisement, the said City does lease that property described as a 0.801 acre, and being more particularly described and shown on a certificate of survey dated January 19, 2022, prepared by Brandon C. Thornton, to Nor-West, Inc., for the term of ten (10) years, with the annual consideration of Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Nine and 00/100 ($3,489.00) Dollars. (2) That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. (3) That any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. (4) That the Mayor, Ronnie Williams, be and he is hereby authorized, after due proceedings had, and after the legal delays have run, to execute a lease in favor of Nor-Wes, Inc., leasing that property more fully described as a 0.801 acre tract, and being more particularly described and shown on a certificate of survey dated January 19, 2022, prepared by Brandon C. Thornton, to Nor-West, Inc., for the term of ten (10) years, with the annual consideration of Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Nine and 00/100 ($3,489.00) Dollars. (5) That the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. (6) That the City takes cognizance of the fact that the property described above is not needed for public purposes by the City. $155.00 744.25 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/25

ORDINANCE NO. 043 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Harrington at the December 8, 2025, City Council meeting as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO#3 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA (BID NO. 0678) WHEREAS, Resolution No.086 of 2025 was passed by the Natchitoches City Council on October 13, 2025, authorizing the mayor to advertise for the New Fire Station No#3 University Parkway, Natchitoches, Louisiana (Bid No. 0678); and WHEREAS, this bid was advertised in the Natchitoches Times on October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2025, in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, six bid proposals were received and opened as follows: (1)Pat Williams Construction, LLC Leesville, LA $3,253,000.00 (2)Rhodes Properties Development, LLC Natchitoches, LA $3,280,000.00 (3) Tudor, Inc Alexandria, LA $3,453,000.00 (4)Testament Construction Services, LLC Shreveport, LA $3,650,000.00 (5)Womack & Sons Construction Group Harrisonburg, LA $3,705,000.00 (6)Martin Metal Construction Natchitoches, LA $3,849,995.00 WHEREAS, on November 26, 2025, the appointed committee of Clarissa Smith, Finance Director; Edd Lee, Director of Purchasing; John Wynn, Fire Chief; and Christopher Petite, Councilman, reviewed the bid proposals for the New Fire Station No#3 University Parkway, Natchitoches, Louisiana (Bid No. 0678); and WHEREAS, the above appointed committee members unanimously recommend the city award the bid to the lowest bidder Pat Williams Construction, LLC in the amount of $3,253,000.00. $35.00 743.25 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/25

NATCHITOCHES TAX COMMISSION Record of Minutes August 19, 2025 On said date the Natchitoches Tax Commission held its monthly board meeting. The meeting was held 9:00 a.m., and was open to public attendance. Meeting was called to order by Clarissa Brown-Smith, Chairman, City of Natchitoches Roll Call of the Board was conducted: Present: Ronnie Williams, Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, Clarissa Brown-Smith, Director of Finance for the City of Natchitoches, Julie Lockhart, Parish Treasurer for Parish of Natchitoches, Deborah Dunn, Comptroller of Natchitoches Parish School Board Absent: Cathy Creamer, Eloi Grant, Superintendent for Natchitoches Parish School Board This being a public meeting Visitors were recognized: None were present. Recognized and introduced as the next chairperson, Clarissa Brown-Smith for the next fiscal year. Approval of the February 18 & May 20, 2025 Board of Directors meeting was requested by the Chairman. Motion to Approve: Julie Lockhart Second: Ronnie Williams Motion Carried. Old business: Regarding creating Addendums be added to the Joint Agreement. Attorney for Board of Natchitoches Tax Commission, Jennifer McKay, having reviewed submitted addendums advised that she will be reviewing the ordinances provided by the Natchitoches Tax Commission for any changes that may be necessary for the local jurisdictions. The administrator presented the Financial, Operations and Audit Report for July 2025 for acceptance. The reports included updates on Sales Tax Collections for the Parish, Motor Vehicle sales activity (which is not included in the July report, due to the late submission by the State of Louisiana), EVB remittance, Hotel/Motel and TIFF Collections. Financial Statements/Bank reconciliations and Budget Comparisons were presented to the Board for review and approval. The Budget Comparisons present the current financial position of the Natchitoches Tax Commission. Motion to Approve Financial presentation: Julie Lockhart Second: Ronnie Williams Motion Approved. Questions were asked concerning several areas of operations of the commission and answers were provided by the Administrator. The next Board Meeting will be November 18, 2025. All business being completed, motion was made to adjourn by Julie Lockhart Seconded by Ronnie Williams. Motion Carried. Clarissa: Brown-Smith, Chairperson Date Laura D. Jeffcoat, Administrator Date $41.00 740.25 12/13/25

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ORDINANCE The following Ordinance was introduced by Mr. Nielsen at the November 24, 2025, City Council meeting as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 042 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE, UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, THAT THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES ENTER INTO A LEASE OF A 29.7 ACRE TRACT IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR HAY OPERATIONS WITH M & M FARMS OF CANE RIVER, L.L.C., AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADVERTISING. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches currently leases a 29.7-acre tract South of Industrial Drive in the Industrial Park, for hay to M & M Farms of Cane River, L.L.C. (sometimes hereinafter “M & M”); and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has reviewed the current lease and is of the opinion that M & M has satisfactorily fulfilled its obligations under the lease in the past, and is of the opinion that the lease should be renewed for a three-year term with M & M; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has recommended to the City Council of the City of Natchitoches that the lease be renewed with M & M for an additional three-year term; and WHEREAS FURTHER, a lease has been prepared setting forth the term, conditions, and consideration for the proposed hay field lease a copy of which said lease is attached hereto; and WHEREAS FURTHER, under the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 33:4712, any property owned by the City can be leased to any person after due advertisement and compliance with the law; WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the hay field rights are not needed by the City for any public purpose, but are a potential source of revenue if leased; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, in legal session convened, that the recommendations of the Purchasing Department are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into a lease agreement with M & M, for hay field operations, all in substantial compliance with the lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and approved by the Finance Department and Purchasing Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City takes cognizance of the fact that the rights to the property described above is not needed for public purposes by the City. $50.00 708.25 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/25

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ORDINANCE The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Harrington at the November 24, 2025, City Council meeting as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 041 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE, UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, THAT THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES ENTER INTO A LEASE OF A 25 ACRE TRACT IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR HAY OPERATIONS WITH JAMES R. STACY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADVERTISING. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches currently leases a 25-acre tract North of Industrial Drive in the Industrial Park, for hay to James Russell Stacy; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has reviewed the current lease and is of the opinion that Mr. Stacy has satisfactorily fulfilled his obligations under leases in the past, and is of the opinion that the lease should be renewed for a three-year term with Mr. Stacy; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has recommended to the City Council of the City of Natchitoches that the lease be renewed with James Russell Stacy for an additional three-year term; and WHEREAS FURTHER, a lease has been prepared setting forth the term, conditions, and consideration for the proposed hay field lease a copy of which said lease is attached hereto; and WHEREAS FURTHER, under the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 33:4712, any property owned by the City can be leased to any person after due advertisement and compliance with the law; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the hay field rights are not needed by the City for any public purpose, but are a potential source of revenue if leased; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, in legal session convened, that the recommendations of the Finance Department and Purchasing Department are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into a lease agreement with James R. Stacy, for hay field operations, all in substantial compliance with the lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and approved by the Director of Finance and Purchasing Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City takes cognizance of the fact that the rights to the property described above is not needed for public purposes by the City. $50.00 707.25 11/29,12/6, 12/13/25