SPECIAL MEETING: OCTOBER 23, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 47 of 2026 RESOLUTION AND DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT Lessee: Vernon Parish Police Jury (Lessee) Maximum Principal Amount Expected To Be Financed: $165,454.90 WHEREAS, the lessee is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the State) and is duly organized and existing pursuant to the constitution and lows of the State. WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, the governing body of the Lessee (Governing Body) is authorized to purchase, lease, acquire, and to encumber, real and personal property, including without limitation, rights and interests in property, leases and easements necessary to the functions or operations of the Lessee. WHEREAS, the Governing Body hereby finds and determines that the execution of one or more lease-purchase agreements including an and all exhibits thereto (Property Leases) in the principal among not exceeding the amount stated above (Principal Amount) for the purpose of acquiring the property generally described below (Property) and to be described more specifically in the Property Leases is appropriated and necessary to the functions and operations of the Lessee. Brief Description of Property: Quantity Equipment Description Serial Number 1 (1) F-42 2026 Caterpillar Excavator NDX20265 WHEREAS, Huntington Public Capital Corporation or an affiliate or related entity (Lessor) is expected to act as the lessor under the Property Leases. WHEREAS, the Lessee may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the Property prior to its receipt of proceeds of the Property Leases (Lease Property Proceeds) for such expenditures and such expenditures are not expected to exceed the Principal Amount. WHEREAS, the U.S. Treasury Department regulations do not allow the proceeds to a tax-exempt borrowing to be spent on working capital, and the Lessee shall hereby declare its official intent to be reimbursed for any capital expenditures for Property from the Lease Purchas Proceeds/ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Lessee: Section 1. Any one of the Authorized Representatives identified below (each an Authorized Representative) acting on behalf of the Lessee is herby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver one or more Property Leases in substantially the form set forth in the document presently before the Governing Body, which document is available for public inspection at the office of the Lessee. Each Authorized Representative acting on behalf of the Lessee is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver such other documents relating to the Property Leases (including, but not limited to, escrow agreements) as the Authorized Representative deems necessary and appropriate. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Property Leases are hereby authorized. Authorized Representatives of the Lessee: James B. Tuck President Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator Section 2. By a written instrument signed by any Authorized Representative, said Authorized Representative may designate specifically identified officers or employees to execute and deliver agreements and documents relating to the Property Lease on behalf of the Lessee. Section 3. The aggregate original principal amount of the Property Leases shall not bear interest as set forth in the Property Leases and the Property Leases shall contain such options to purchase or prepay by the Lessee as set forth therein. Section 4. The Lessees obligations under the Property Leases shall be subject to annual appropriation or renewal by the Governing Body as set forth in each Property Lease and Lessees obligations under the Property Leases shall not constitute general obligations of the Lessee or indebtedness under the Constitution of laws of the state. In addition, the funds necessary to meet the principal and/or interest payments under the Property Lease for the current fiscal year are hereby appropriated. Section 5. The Governing Body of Lessee anticipates that the Lessee may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the Property prior to the receipt of the Lease Purchase Proceeds for the Property. The Governing Body of Lessee hereby declares Lessees official intent to use the Lease Purchase Proceeds to reimburse itself for Property expenditures. This section of the Resolution is adopted by the Governing Body of Lessee for the purpose of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of Treasury Regulations. This section of the Resolution does not bind the Lessee to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the purchase of the property. Section 6. As to each Property Lease, the Lessee reasonably anticipates that it and entities controlled by it will not issue more than $10,000.000 of tax-exempt obligations (other than private activity bonds which are qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) during the calendar year in which each such Property Lease is issued and hereby designates each Property Lease as a qualified tax-exempt obligation of purposes of Section 265(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. On motion by Mr. Scottie Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Cody Hostetler and carried, the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted on this the 23rd day of October 2026 at which meeting a quorum was present. Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator & Secretary James B. Tuck President STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF VERNON I, Belinda S. Diehl, Secretary of the Police Jury of Vernon Parish, Louisiana do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Vernon Parish Police Jury in special session on Friday, October 23, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present. GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL signature and seal of office on this 27th day of October 2026, in Leesville, Louisiana. Belinda S. Diehl Secretary Nov 13 1t 2144583 Notice Cost- $172.95

SPECIAL CALL MEETING: OCTOBER 23, 2026 RESOLUTION No. 46 of 2025 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 38 of 2026 WHEREAS, on August 10, 2026, the Vernon Parish Police Jury adopted Resolution No. 38 of 2026 issuing a temporary moratorium on the development, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in Vernon Parish; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Vernon Parish Police Jury: 1. That Resolution No.38 of 2026 is hereby rescinded and shall be of no further force or effect. 2. That all direction granted and provided by said resolution is hereby rescinded and revoked. 3. That this Resolution shall take effect on the date of it its adoption. On motion by Mr. Charnel Bailey, seconded by Mr. Alton David Fox, and carried, the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted on this the 23rd day of October 2026 at which meeting a quorum was present. Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator & Secretary James B. Tuck President STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF VERNON I, Belinda S. Diehl, Secretary of the Police Jury of Vernon Parish, Louisiana do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the Vernon Parish Police Jury in special session on Friday, October 23, 2026 at which meeting a quorum was present. GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL signature and seal of office on this the 27th day of October 2026, in Leesville, Louisiana. Belinda S. Diehl Secretary Nov 13 1t

SPECIAL CALL MEETING: OCTOBER 23, 2026 ORDINANCE No. 9 of 2026 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 9 of 2025 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE SITE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF VERNON PARISH FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING SOLAR FARMS; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, it is apparent that the unincorporated portion of Vernon Parish includes areas that are suitable for the development of large solar farms using arrays of devices to collect energy from the sun for the purpose of generating electric power; WHEREAS, such solar farms present a unique need for Site Development regulations given the acreage involved in such developments, the characteristics of the structures constructed and placed on these properties, the potential impact on neighboring properties, the potential impact on vehicle traffic, and other factors; WHEREAS, the present site development requirements applicable in the unincorporated area of Vernon Parish does not fully address the unique aspects of the development of sites for the establishment of solar farms; and, WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish Police Jury finds that additional regulations of the development of sites for solar farms is in the interest of the citizens of Vernon Parish; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Compiled Ordinances of Vernon Parish be, and are hereby, supplemented and amended to add Site Development Regulations for Solar Farms, providing as follows: Site Development Regulations for Solar Farms Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide additional Site Development regulations necessary to address unique circumstances presented by the development of sites for the construction, establishment and operation of Solar Farms Definitions. For the purposes of this Ordinance the following terms shall mean: Solar energy means radiant energy received from the sun that can be collected in the form of heat or light by a solar collector. Solar energy system means a device or structural design feature intended to provide for collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for heating or cooling, electricity generation, or water heating. Solar farm means the use of land where a series of solar collectors and related equipment and accessories are placed in an area on a parcel of land for the purpose of generating photovoltaic power which has a generation capacity of at least one (l) megawatt (MW) direct current (dc) or more when operating at maximum efficiency. Solar farm shall not be interpreted to mean one or more solar collectors intended to provide electrical power generation for a single residential dwelling or commercial property. Accessories may include maintenance buildings, electric transmission lines, substations, energy storage equipment, and related accessory uses and structures. Opaque visual barrier means a barrier that is created by dense tree cover with an uninterrupted line of trees and shrubs, earthen berms or solid fencing or combination of any of these elements designed to comply block the view between two (2) areas. Permits and fees. a) Before commencing the construction, placement, establishment, expansion, or substantive alteration of a solar farm the owner of an existing solar farm or the developer of a new solar farm shall require a Site Development Permit from the Vernon Parish Police Jury in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance. b) Applications for site development permits for solar farms shall include a site plan showing all property to be included in the project, all access roads, drainage study, environmental study, and a traffic plan. The applicant shall conduct at least one community meeting to provide adjacent landowners and the public an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the project. The community meeting shall be conducted prior to permit approval. Notice of the public meeting shall be published at least twice in the official journal, and the meeting shall be held at a location in the parish suitable for public meetings. c) The applicant shall include with the permit application the plan for the solar farm that meets the requirements provided for in this Ordinance. d) Upon submission of a permit application for a Solar Farm the applicant shall pay a fee to the parish in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) plus five dollars ($5.00) per acre. The applicable permit fee shall be determined by consideration of the entire project, inclusive of buffer zones and access roads. e) An annual monitoring and maintenance fee beginning the year after issuance of the permit and every year thereafter not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). f) If, at any time, the parish requires the assistance of an expert(s) to assist in reviewing and verifying siting requirements, the applicant will be responsible for paying all reasonable experts fees. g) Review and issuance of the application for a permit hereunder shall be by the Parish Administrator and the Parish Road Manager, with the concurrence of the Vernon Parish Police Jury. If the application is denied at any step of the review process, the official issuing such denial shall provide a written statement as to the reasons for the denial to the applicant and the applicant shall be afforded thirty (30) days to submit additional information or an amended plan to remediate the defects that were the basis for the denial. If the application is finally denied, the applicant shall have the option to appeal the denial to the Police Jury, and the Police Jury may, by majority vote, direct the Administrator to grant the permit. h) A permit issued under this Ordinance may be transferred or assigned, with the assignee being obligated to all requirements of the permit and this chapter; however, written notice of such transfer or assignment shall be made to the parish and the identity of the new permittee shall be noted in the parish records. i) The issuance of a permit under this Ordinance shall serve as the agreement and acknowledgment by the permittee, and its successors and assigns, as well as the property owners, that the Vernon Parish Police Jury shall have stood to enforce any and all provisions and obligations of the permit. j) A permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance, unless either work has commenced on the solar farm that is of a nature and character that reflects a good faith intention to continue the work until completion or, upon application of the developer, the Parish Administrator grants an extension. After the expiration of a permit for failure to commence work within said twenty-four (24) months, the applicant may reapply. k) Any violations of this Ordinance may be grounds for suspension or revocation of a permit issued pursuant to this section. Single or multiple tracts. a) A solar farm may be operated on a single contiguous tract or multiple non-contiguous tracts, either with ownership by applicant, under one or more leases in which applicant is lessee, or any combination thereof. b) Any permit issued for a solar farm which relies upon one or more lease agreements shall become null and void upon the termination of any such lease agreement with respect to the land subject to the terminated lease. This provision shall not apply when the lease agreement is terminated upon the permittee/lessee taking ownership of the property previously subject to the lease. This provision shall not apply when the permittee/lessee can demonstrate to the Parish engineers reasonable satisfaction that the Solar Farm plans and specifications can be modified to accommodate the permitted Solar Farm without the use of the property that is the subject of the terminated lease. Traffic plan. a) The plan for a proposed solar farm shall include a traffic plan. b) The traffic plan must be approved by the Parish Road Manager prior to the issuance of the permit. c) Whenever possible, contractors should construct and use a temporary access road during the construction of the project to mitigate the impact on nearby residences and damage to the local roads. d) The plan shall account for the movement of vehicles that will use public roads during the construction, maintenance and decommissioning of the solar farm. Temporary Traffic Control signs are required under any plan to be placed in advance of the points of ingress and egress from temporary access roads / entries / exits onto a Parish Road and from a Parish Road on to a State Highway within one (1) mile of the permitted site. Temporary Traffic Control signs warning of construction area and slow-moving traffic ahead are required to be thirty-six (36) inch by thirty-six (36) inch signs along Parish Roads and posted five hundred (500) feet in advance of the point of ingress and egress. Temporary Traffic Control signs are required along State Highways and are required to be forty-eight (48) inch by forty-eight (48) inch and placed one thousand (1,000) feet and five hundred (500) feet in advance of the point of ingress or egress, which includes from a permitted Parish Road use to a State Highway. All Temporary Traffic Control signs are required to be orange in color. e) The plan shall provide for the remediation of any damages caused by the solar farm project occasioned to public roads during the construction, maintenance and decommissioning of the solar farm. Applicant is 100% responsible for the cost and repair of any damages occasioned to public roads attributed to the project during the construction, maintenance and decommissioning of the solar farm Drainage plan. a) The plan for a proposed solar farm shall include a drainage plan. b) The drainage plan shall include hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis to establish that the solar farm will not have any adverse impact on the parish drainage system or adjacent property owners; alternatively, the drainage plan shall establish a plan for remediating any adverse impact on the parish drainage system or adjacent property owners that may result from the construction of and the operation of the solar farm. Buffer zones and vicinage. a) The plan for a proposed solar farm shall include the provision of a buffer zone around the perimeter of the solar farm. b) The buffer zone shall consist of a setback of at least one hundred fifty (150) 300 feet from any public road as measured from the edge of the currently maintained road right of way. fifty (50) feet from the front line of any adjacent property (as configured at the time of the application); and, twenty-five (25) feet from the rear or side line of an adjacent property. and The buffer zone shall consist of a setback of at least five hundred (500) feet from the property line of any private property (this includes, but is not limited to, residences, privately owned agricultural land, or any other occupied structure. In the event that a five hundred (500) foot buffer zone impacts an already existing business, the facility owner MUST consult with the property owner and come to an agreement that will satisfy the property owner and facility operator. and Private property owners may, at their discretion, enter into a separate written agreement with the facility operator to allow for a lesser setback adjacent to their property. This agreement shall be submitted to the Vernon Parish Police Jury as part of the permit application process. c) The buffer zone shall be maintained in such a manner so as to not present a nuisance as provided for otherwise in the Code of Ordinances. Maintenance thereof shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of the Code of Ordinances in regard to nuisances and abatement thereof. d) No structures or equipment shall be placed in the buffer zone except for fences or walls constructed of new materials and underground electrical or communication lines. Trees or other vegetation may be placed in the buffer zone. Access roads and overhead electrical or communication lines may be placed in a buffer zone upon approval of the Vernon Parish Police Jury. e) Structures or equipment outside the buffer zones shall be designed, constructed, or situated so as to prevent any glare, noise (no more than 10 dBA above ambient noise levels as measured from the property line), heat, odors or the like emitted from or by such structure or equipment having an unreasonable impact on neighboring properties, including public roads. f) Screening at least six feet (6) in height consisting of vegetation, earthen berms, or solid fencing (or a combination of these elements), being trees and shrubs, is required in the buffer zone adjacent to the curtilage of any existing residence property line of adjacent property owners. The vegetative barrier If a vegetative barrier is the sole barrier, it shall be comprised of native vegetation, shall ensure an opaque barrier year-round, and shall be required for permitting. Existing vegetation on site may be retained undisturbed in satisfaction of the vegetative barrier requirement if it otherwise meets requirements of this section. A sole vegetative barrier shall be a thirty-five (35) foot deep vegetative composed of new plant material or a fifty (50) foot deep vegetative barrier composed of natural plant material. g) An opaque barrier is required in the buffer zone adjacent to the property line of adjacent property owners. Secured access and lighting. a) The plan for a proposed solar farm shall include a plan for sufficient access for first responders during both construction and operation. b) The plan for a proposed solar farm shall include the minimum lighting necessary for the safe operation of the solar farm and shall be designed to limit, to the extent practicable, the impact of artificial lighting on adjacent residences, buildings, roadways or properties. c) Perimeter fencing must comply with National Electric Safety Code or other applicable safety code standards. Where practicable, applicants should strongly consider fencing options which are aesthetically fitting to surrounding area (i.e. high fence in rural locations). Decommissioning plan. a) The plan for a proposed solar farm shall include a decommissioning plan for the restoration of the area of the solar farm upon the cessation of operations of the solar farm. b) Cessation of operations and maintenance, without prior written notice to the parish, for a period exceeding one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive days shall trigger the decommissioning plan and termination of the permit. If permittee provides written notice to the parish, within the 180-day period providing an anticipated timeline for resumption of operations, the decommissioning requirement shall not be triggered, and the parishs approval of such extension shall not be unreasonably withheld. c) The decommissioning plan shall provide for the removal of the solar panels, ancillary structures, and other infrastructure utilized in the operation of the solar farm and shall specify the timeline for such actions. Failure to adhere to the plan, including meeting the included timeline, may subject the permittee to liquidated damages as follows: In the event an inspection notes a failure to adhere to the plan, the parish shall provide written notice to the permittee of the deficiency, which notice shall be deemed provided upon delivery by mail or electronic means. The permittee shall have sixty (60) days from the date of delivery of the notice to remediate the deficiency. If the permittee fails to remediate the deficiency within said sixty-day (60-day) period, the permittee agrees to pay a penalty to the parish of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each subsequent day, or part thereof, that the deficiency is not remediated, with each day considered a separate violation. d) The decommissioning plan shall provide for remediation of any environmental hazards resulting from natural disasters. e) The decommissioning plan shall provide for the remediation of any environmental hazards caused by the former solar farm, as determined by the EPA, DEQ, or the Vernon Parish Police Jury. f) A showing that any lease forming a portion of the application for the original permit includes (or incorporates by reference) a sufficient decommissioning plan and the funding thereof as a necessary term or condition. g) A decommission bond in an amount sufficient to ensure proper site closure. Any bond shall be executed by the permittee and a corporate surety licensed to do business in the state. The bond or other instrument shall be payable to the Vernon Parish Police Jury. The decommissioning bond shall be re-evaluated every five (5) three (3) years. Maintenance plan. a) A maintenance plan shall be submitted as part of the permit application process. The plan shall include a schedule for the regular maintenance in place of the solar farm and buffer zone including but not limited to grass cutting, shrubbery and tree maintenance, chemical or herbicides/pesticides application (and justification for use), and general upkeep of the premises. The maintenance plan shall include provisions providing for the removal of any trees or shrubs planted as a vegetative screen that die or become significantly degraded and the replacement of such trees or shrubs with trees/shrubs of a like or comparable kind. All landscaping must be maintained and warrantied for the life of the facility. Any plant material deemed unhealthy must be replaced immediately. Any chemical that is not approved for agricultural application shall not be sprayed for maintenance of a solar generation facility site. b) Adherence to the plan is subject to periodic and annual inspections by the parish, and the parish may require adherence to the plan in regard to maintenance. Enforcement. a) In the event an inspection notes a failure to adhere to the plan, the parish shall provide written notice to the permittee of the deficiency, which notice shall be deemed provided upon delivery by mail or electronic means. The permittee shall have thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of the notice to remediate the deficiency. If the permittee fails to remediate the deficiency within said thirty-day (30-day) period, the permittee agrees to pay a penalty to the parish of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each subsequent day, or part thereof, that the deficiency is not remediated, with each day considered a separate violation. b) The parish may also enforce the plan through the existing parish ordinances governing the abatement of nuisances, or an applicable state or federal laws. c) A court may render judgement for costs and attorneys fees for the enforcement of any provisions of this ordinance. Regulations. Facility owner must comply with all Federal and State guidelines related to environmental regulations, water runoff, water drainage, etc. If, at any time during either construction or operation of the solar farm, there is an adverse effect on any adjoining property owner, facility owner MUST work with the property owner to mitigate and correct the issue. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption by the Vernon Parish Police Jury. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any section, paragraph, sentence clause and/or phrase of this Ordinance or the application thereof is declared unconstitutional, unenforceable or invalid by the final Judgment of any Court of competent jurisdiction such unconstitutionality, unenforceability, or invalidity shall not affect the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and/or phrases of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Vernon Parish Police Jury without the incorporation into this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional, unenforceable or invalid section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase. To that end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. On motion by Mr. Douglas Doug Roshong, seconded by Mr. Scottie Benajamin, the roll was called and recorded as follows: YEAS: Tuck, Fox, Roshong, Hostetler, Benjamin, Bailey, Mitchell, Brister, Clay, and Haymon NAYS: None ABSENT: Hilton and Thompson ABSTAIN: None The motion carried and the ordinance was adopted on this the 23rd day of October 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present. Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator & Secretary James B. Tuck President STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF VERNON I, Belinda S. Diehl, Secretary of the Police Jury of Vernon Parish, Louisiana do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the Vernon Parish Police Jury in special session on Friday, October 23, 2026 at which meeting a quorum was present. GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL signature and seal of office on this the 27th day of October 2026, in Leesville, Louisiana. Belinda S. Diehl Secretary Nov 13 1t 2144580 Notice Cost- $535.56

REGULAR MEETING: OCTOBER 19, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 45 of 2026 RESOLUTION AND DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT Lessee: Vernon Parish Police Jury (Lessee) Maximum Principal Amount Expected To Be Financed: $77,424.25 WHEREAS, the lessee is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the State) and is duly organized and existing pursuant to the constitution and lows of the State. WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, the governing body of the Lessee (Governing Body) is authorized to purchase, lease, acquire, and to encumber, real and personal property, including without limitation, rights and interests in property, leases and easements necessary to the functions or operations of the Lessee. WHEREAS, the Governing Body hereby finds and determines that the execution of one or more lease-purchase agreements including an and all exhibits thereto (Property Leases) in the principal among not exceeding the amount stated above (Principal Amount) for the purpose of acquiring the property generally described below (Property) and to be described more specifically in the Property Leases is appropriated and necessary to the functions and operations of the Lessee. Brief Description of Property: Quantity Equipment Description Serial Number 1(1) 2027 Ford F450 GJ301972 WHEREAS, Huntington Public Capital Corporation or an affiliate or related entity (Lessor) is expected to act as the lessor under the Property Leases. WHEREAS, the Lessee may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the Property prior to its receipt of proceeds of the Property Leases (Lease Property Proceeds) for such expenditures and such expenditures are not expected to exceed the Principal Amount. WHEREAS, the U.S. Treasury Department regulations do not allow the proceeds to a tax-exempt borrowing to be spent on working capital, and the Lessee shall hereby declare its official intent to be reimbursed for any capital expenditures for Property from the Lease Purchase Proceeds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Lessee: Section 1. Any one of the Authorized Representatives identified below (each an Authorized Representative) acting on behalf of the Lessee is herby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver one or more Property Leases in substantially the form set forth in the document presently before the Governing Body, which document is available for public inspection at the office of the Lessee. Each Authorized Representative acting on behalf of the Lessee is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver such other documents relating to the Property Leases (including, but not limited to, escrow agreements) as the Authorized Representative deems necessary and appropriate. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Property Leases are hereby authorized. Authorized Representatives of the Lessee: James B. Tuck President Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator Section 2. By a written instrument signed by any Authorized Representative, said Authorized Representative may designate specifically identified officers or employees to execute and deliver agreements and documents relating to the Property Lease on behalf of the Lessee. Section 3. The aggregate original principal amount of the Property Leases shall not bear interest as set forth in the Property Leases and the Property Leases shall contain such options to purchase or prepay by the Lessee as set forth therein. Section 4. The Lessees obligations under the Property Leases shall be subject to annual appropriation or renewal by the Governing Body as set forth in each Property Lease and Lessees obligations under the Property Leases shall not constitute general obligations of the Lessee or indebtedness under the Constitution of laws of the state. In addition, the funds necessary to meet the principal and/or interest payments under the Property Lease for the current fiscal year are hereby appropriated. Section 5. The Governing Body of Lessee anticipates that the Lessee may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the Property prior to the receipt of the Lease Purchase Proceeds for the Property. The Governing Body of Lessee hereby declares Lessees official intent to use the Lease Purchase Proceeds to reimburse itself for Property expenditures. This section of the Resolution is adopted by the Governing Body of Lessee for the purpose of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of Treasury Regulations. This section of the Resolution does not bind the Lessee to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the purchase of the property. Section 6. As to each Property Lease, the Lessee reasonably anticipates that it and entities controlled by it will not issue more than $10,000.000 of tax-exempt obligations (other than private activity bonds which are qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) during the calendar year in which each such Property Lease is issued and hereby designates each Property Lease as a qualified tax-exempt obligation of purposes of Section 265(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. On motion by Mr. David Brister, seconded by Mr. Malcolm Dean Mitchell, and carried, the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted on this the 19th day of October 2026 at which meeting a quorum was present. Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator & Secretary James B. Tuck President STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF VERNON I, Belinda S. Diehl, Secretary of the Police Jury of Vernon Parish, Louisiana do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Vernon Parish Police Jury in regular session on Monday, October 19, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present. GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL signature and seal of office on this 19th day of October 2026, in Leesville, Louisiana. Belinda S. Diehl Secretary Nov 13 1t 2144578 Notice Cost- $175.24

REGULAR MEETING: OCTOBER 19, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 43 of 2026 RESOLUTION AND DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT Lessee: Vernon Parish Police Jury (Lessee) Maximum Principal Amount Expected To Be Financed: $454,843.12 WHEREAS, the lessee is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the State) and is duly organized and existing pursuant to the constitution and lows of the State. WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, the governing body of the Lessee (Governing Body) is authorized to purchase, lease, acquire, and to encumber, real and personal property, including without limitation, rights and interests in property, leases and easements necessary to the functions or operations of the Lessee. WHEREAS, the Governing Body hereby finds and determines that the execution of one or more lease-purchase agreements including an and all exhibits thereto (Property Leases) in the principal among not exceeding the amount stated above (Principal Amount) for the purpose of acquiring the property generally described below (Property) and to be described more specifically in the Property Leases is appropriated and necessary to the functions and operations of the Lessee. Brief Description of Property: Quantity Equipment Description Serial Number 1 (1) F-43 Mini Excavator GJ301972 1 (1) F-44 Mini Excavator & Brush Cutter GJ300732 1 (1) G-28 Track Loader 02X301410 WHEREAS, Huntington Public Capital Corporation or an affiliate or related entity (Lessor) is expected to act as the lessor under the Property Leases. WHEREAS, the Lessee may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the Property prior to its receipt of proceeds of the Property Leases (Lease Property Proceeds) for such expenditures and such expenditures are not expected to exceed the Principal Amount. WHEREAS, the U.S. Treasury Department regulations do not allow the proceeds to a tax-exempt borrowing to be spent on working capital, and the Lessee shall hereby declare its official intent to be reimbursed for any capital expenditures for Property from the Lease Purchase Proceeds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Lessee: Section 1. Any one of the Authorized Representatives identified below (each an Authorized Representative) acting on behalf of the Lessee is herby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver one or more Property Leases in substantially the form set forth in the document presently before the Governing Body, which document is available for public inspection at the office of the Lessee. Each Authorized Representative acting on behalf of the Lessee is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver such other documents relating to the Property Leases (including, but not limited to, escrow agreements) as the Authorized Representative deems necessary and appropriate. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Property Leases are hereby authorized. Authorized Representatives of the Lessee: James B. Tuck President Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator Section 2. By a written instrument signed by any Authorized Representative, said Authorized Representative may designate specifically identified officers or employees to execute and deliver agreements and documents relating to the Property Lease on behalf of the Lessee. Section 3. The aggregate original principal amount of the Property Leases shall not bear interest as set forth in the Property Leases and the Property Leases shall contain such options to purchase or prepay by the Lessee as set forth therein. Section 4. The Lessees obligations under the Property Leases shall be subject to annual appropriation or renewal by the Governing Body as set forth in each Property Lease and Lessees obligations under the Property Leases shall not constitute general obligations of the Lessee or indebtedness under the Constitution of laws of the state. In addition, the funds necessary to meet the principal and/or interest payments under the Property Lease for the current fiscal year are hereby appropriated. Section 5. The Governing Body of Lessee anticipates that the Lessee may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the Property prior to the receipt of the Lease Purchase Proceeds for the Property. The Governing Body of Lessee hereby declares Lessees official intent to use the Lease Purchase Proceeds to reimburse itself for Property expenditures. This section of the Resolution is adopted by the Governing Body of Lessee for the purpose of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of Treasury Regulations. This section of the Resolution does not bind the Lessee to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the purchase of the property. Section 6. As to each Property Lease, the Lessee reasonably anticipates that it and entities controlled by it will not issue more than $10,000.000 of tax-exempt obligations (other than private activity bonds which are qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) during the calendar year in which each such Property Lease is issued and hereby designates each Property Lease as a qualified tax-exempt obligation of purposes of Section 265(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. On motion by Mr. Cody Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Scottie Benjamin, and carried, the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted on this the 19th day of October 2026 at which meeting a quorum was present. James B. Tuck President Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator & Secretary STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF VERNON I, Belinda S. Diehl, Secretary of the Police Jury of Vernon Parish, Louisiana do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Vernon Parish Police Jury in regular session on Monday, October 19, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present. GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL signature and seal of office on this 19th day of October 2026, in Leesville, Louisiana. Belinda S. Diehl Secretary Nov 13 1t 2144576 Notice Cost- $179.83

MINUTES SPECIAL CALL MEETING VERNON PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH GOVERNMENT COMPLEX BUILDING 300 S. 3RD STREET, 2ND FLOOR LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 3:00 p.m. The Vernon Parish Police Jury met in Special Session, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 3 p.m. in the Police Jury meeting room with the following members PRESENT: James B. Jim Tuck President, Alton David Fox, Douglas Doug Roshong, Cody Hostetler, Scottie Benjamin, Charnel Bailey, Malcolm Dean Mitchell, David Brister, Curtis Clay Vice President, and Kenny Haymon. The following members were ABSENT: Marvin Hilton and Steven Quintin Thompson. The Vernon Parish Police Jury was convened as the governing authority of the Parish of Vernon, by Mr. James B. Jim Tuck, President, and was then ready for the business on the agenda. The invocation was given by Mr. Curtis Clay, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Charnel Bailey. The President asked if there was any public comment on any agenda items; there were none. A motion was made by Mr. Roshong, seconded by Mr. Benjamin, and carried to adopt an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 9 of 2025 providing regulations for the site development of land in the unincorporated areas of Vernon Parish for the purpose of constructing and operating solar farms. A further motion was made by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Benjamin, to accept the changes recommended by Legal Counsel. The forgoing motions were subject to a roll call vote and recorded as follows: YEAS: Tuck, Fox, Roshong, Hostetler, Benjamin, Bailey, Mitchell, Brister, Clay, and Haymon NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABESENT: Hilton and Thompson The motions carried and the ordinance was adopted. A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Fox and carried, to adopt a resolution to rescind Resolution No. 38 of 2026 establishing a temporary moratorium on solar farms in Vernon Parish. A motion was made by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hostetler and carried, to adopt a Resolution and Declaration of Official Intent between the Vernon Parish Police Jury and Huntington Public Capital Corporation to finance the following equipment: D5 F-42 2026 Cat Excavator NDX20265 $265,454.90 There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Roshong and carried, to adjourn. James B. Tuck President Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator & Secretary Nov 13 1t 2144574 Notice Cost- $83.44

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING VERNON PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH GOVERNMENT COMPLEX BUILDING 300 S. 3RD STREET, 2ND FLOOR LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. The Vernon Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session, Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Police Jury meeting room with the following members PRESENT: James B. Jim Tuck President, Alton David Fox, Cody Hostetler, Scottie Benjamin, Charnel Bailey, Malcolm Dean Mitchell, David Brister, Curtis Clay Vice President, Steven Quintin Thompson, and Kenny Haymon. The following members were ABSENT: Marvin Hilton and Douglas Doug Roshong. The Vernon Parish Police Jury was convened as the governing authority of the Parish of Vernon, by Mr. James B. Jim Tuck, President, and was then ready for the business on the agenda. The invocation was given by Mr. David Fox, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Cody Hostetler. Mr. Chad Hagan, Vernon Parish County Agent, was present at the meeting to thank the Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Department, the Parish Road Crews, and the jury for all of their help during the annual West Louisiana Forestry Festival. The President asked if there was any public comment on any agenda items; there was none. A motion was made by Mr. Clay, seconded by Mr. Mitchell and carried, to table the following item pending legal counsel review: motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 9 of 2025 providing regulations for the site development of land in the unincorporated areas of Vernon Parish for the purpose of constructing and operating solar farms. The President asked for committee reports to be presented by the committee Chairman. Mr. Scottie Benjamin, Chairman, submitted the Equipment Committee report. The committee recommends the jury approve request from Parish Road Manager to declare the following equipment surplus and authorize the sale at the upcoming Pederson & Pederson Auction on October 24 in Lake Charles: -D3 A-91 Mack RD 690 Dump Truck -BG Backhoe attachments for Skid Steer (inoperable). The committee reviewed the bids that were opened on October 5, 2026 for the following equipment: New International HX620 Dump Truck, 16 yard bed: Old River Truck Sales 2027 Hino XL8 $169,834.00 iTA Truck Sales & Service 2027 HX620 $194,569.01 Parish Road Manager recommends the jury award the bid to iTA Truck Sales & Service. The bid from Old River Truck Sales does not meet the bid specifications. The committee concurs. New International HX620 Dump Truck, 19 yard bed: Old River Truck Sales 2026 Mach Granite $219,178.00 iTA Truck Sales & Service 2026 HX620 $211,872.80 Parish Road Manager recommends the jury award the bid to iTA Truck Sales & Service. The bid from Old River Truck Sales does not meet the bid specifications. The committee concurs. New Komatsu B65PX-18 Dozer PIT 2026 Case 2050 M $513,110.00 WPI 2026 Komatsu D65PX-18 $648,000.00 Parish Road Manager recommends the jury award the bid to WPI. The bid from PIT does not meet the bid specifications. The committee concurs. A motion was made by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Thompson and carried, to adopt the Equipment Committee report in its entirety. Mr. Charnel Bailey, Chairman, submitted the Permit & Claims Committee report. Class B Liquor License permit application received from Dollar General Store 22387, Hwy. 111, Anacoco. They have met all requirements of the Vernon Parish Code of Ordinances. The committee recommends the jury approve the application. A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Benjamin, and carried, to adopt the Permit & Claims Committee report in its entirety. Mr. David Fox, reporting for Mr. Marvin Hilton, Chairman, submitted the Personnel Committee report. Ms. Rhonda Plummer, Administrator & Treasurer, is out on Family Medical Leave (FMLA). Appoint Ms. Belinda Diehl to Acting Administrator while Ms. Plummer is out on FMLA. Ms. Diehl will also keep her current position of Secretary. Promote Mrs. Tabitha Prater to Assistant Treasurer. Mrs. Prater will also keep her current position of Finance Administrative Assistant. A motion was made by Mr. Fox, seconded by Mr. Hostetler and carried, to adopt the Personnel Committee report in its entirety. Mr. David Brister, Chairman, submitted the Road Maintenance & Construction Committee report. In order to prevent a public health hazard and nuisance, consider the following requests from the VP Health Unit. Bury a dead horse at 1030 Robert Smart Road, D2 W2 Bury a dead horse at 192 Poe Road, D6 W8 The committee recommends the jury approve the requests. The committee recommends the jury approve resolution to perform work inside the municipalities of: 1. Town of Rosepine (October 2026): perform routine monthly maintenance on the streets inside town limits, including boom mowing, pot hole repairs, and ditching. 2. Village of Anacoco (November 2026): perform routine monthly maintenance on the streets inside village limits, including bush hogging, wing (boom) mowing ditches, ditch cleaning, and pothole repair. 3. Village of Simpson (September & October 2026): perform routine monthly maintenance inside the village limits, including ditch cleaning, road grading, and pot hole repair. A motion was made by Mr. Brister, seconded by Mr. Clay and carried, to adopt the Road Maintenance & Construction Committee report in its entirety. Mr. Kenny Haymon, Chairman, submitted the Ways & Means Committee report. A request to authorize the President to execute a letter on behalf of the jury to exclude Solar Farms that were permitted prior to the issuance of Resolution No. 38 of 2026 and allow them to operate under the original ordinance for Solar Farm regulations adopted on September 15, 2025. This will apply to Little Clear Solar, LLC (NextEra Energy). A motion was made by Mr. Clay, seconded by Mr. Benjamin and carried, to table the Ways & Committee report pending legal counsel review. Having heard and adopted the committee reports, the President returned to the main agenda. A motion was made by Mr. Hosteler, seconded by Mr. Benjamin and carried, with the F-42 Cat Excavator being tabled pending further financial review, to adopt a Resolution and Declaration of Official Intent between the Vernon Parish Police Jury and Huntington Public Capital Corporation to finance the following equipment: D5 F-42 2026 Cat Excavator NDX20265 $265,454.90 tabled pending review D2 F-43 Mini Excavator GJ301972 $151,368.86 D7 F-44 Mini Excavator/ Brush cutter GJ300732 $158,810.51 D1489 G-28 Track Loader 02X301410 $144,663.75 A motion was made by Mr. Brister, seconded by Mr. Thompson and carried, to adopt a resolution authorizing Huntington Public Capital Corporation to make the loan disbursement payable to the Vernon Parish Police Jury the equipment was paid for through Parish Wide Maintenance Fund. A motion was made by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Benjamin, to add the following item to the agenda: A Motion to adopt a Resolution and Declaration of Official Intent between the Vernon Parish Police Jury and Huntington Public Capital Corporation to finance a 2027 Ford F450 Crew 4x4, $77,424.25, for D 1, 4, 8 ,9 (State Contract). The foregoing motion subject to a roll call vote and recorded as follows: YEAS: Tuck, Fox, Hostetler, Benjamin, Bailey, Mitchell, Brister, Clay, Thompson, and Haymon NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Hilton and Roshong The motion carried and the item was added to the agenda. The President asked if there was any public comment on adding the above item to the agenda; there was none. A motion was made by Mr. Brister, seconded by Mr. Mitchell and carried, to adopt a Resolution and Declaration of Official Intent between the Vernon Parish Police Jury and Huntington Public Capital Corporation to finance a 2027 Ford F450 Crew 4x4, $77,424.25, for D 1, 4, 8 ,9 (State Contract). A motion was made by Mr. Brister, seconded by Mr. Clay and carried, to adopt memorial resolutions for the following community members: Mrs. Eula Durrett Mrs. Laura Dixon Mrs. Colleen Thompson Mr. Gaylon Eaves Mr. Floyd Allen Jeane Mrs. Diane Clark Mrs. Melba Neuman Mr. Joe Gill A motion was made by Mr. Clay, seconded by Mr. Brister and carried, to authorize payment of all invoices as authorized by the Finance Committee and authorize payment of all expenditures above the budgeted amount from Ward Maintenance and/or Construction accounts. There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Thompson and carried, to adjourn. James B. Tuck President Belinda S. Diehl Acting Administrator & Secretary Nov 13 1t 2144573 Notice Cost- $255.57

Board of Directors Minutes Regular Scheduled Meeting March 10, 2026 Minutes of the regularly scheduled board meeting of the West Vernon Parish Waterworks District Board of Directors that was held at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the office of the WVPWD at 5292 Hwy. 171, Anacoco, LA 71403. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherry Marze, President Tommy Kay, Vice-President Pamela Stanley, Director Edward Turnipseed, Director MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Blakeway, Sec./Treasurer STAFF PRESENT: Shirley Rachal, Jeremy Martin & Payton Tibbitts STAFF ABSENT: None VISITORS: None President Sherry Marze called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m. Invocation led by Edward Turnipseed. Roll call was taken. Motion made by Kay to adopt the February board meeting minutes as presented and dispense with the reading of the minutes. 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. Motion made by Turnipseed to accept the Financial & Delinquency Report, 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. Motion made by Stanley to approve the accounts payable totaling $4,832.44. 2nd by Turnipseed and motion approved. Operator Martin discussed the previous months operations for the plant and field. Two (2) leaks, one at Lake Vernon Road which required a boil advisory to be issued, and one located between Red Allen Diesel and Mr. Porters property. The estimated loss for Lake Vernon Road is around two-hundred, eighty-eight thousand (288,000) gallons lost per day with around a one-million gallon (1,000,000) total loss for the time he was aware of the leak until it was repaired. Martin informed the board of the inquiry of water for Archi Wilbur Road future subdivision development. The line is a three-inch (3) line that circles around to Lincoln Drive which is a two-inch (2) line. It will require a highway road bore and permit along with the understanding the contract will have to upgrade the line should it not be sufficient for the number of homes they are wanting to develop/build. Old Bus.: None. New Bus.: 1.) None 2.) None 3.) The board discussed the leaks and operators information regarding the Archie Wilbur proposed future development in the notes above. There being no further business, Kay motioned to adjourn, 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. ATTEST: Sherry Marze Board President ATTEST: Shirley Rachal District Supervisor Nov 13 1t 2144424 Notice Cost- $83.44

Board of Directors Minutes Regular Scheduled Meeting February 10, 2026 Minutes of the regularly scheduled board meeting of the West Vernon Parish Waterworks District Board of Directors that was held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the office of the WVPWD at 5292 Hwy. 171, Anacoco, LA 71403. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherry Marze, President Tommy Kay, Vice-President Pamela Stanley, Director Edward Turnipseed, Director MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Blakeway, Sec./Treasurer STAFF PRESENT: Shirley Rachal, Jeremy Martin & Payton Tibbitts STAFF ABSENT: None VISITORS: None President Sherry Marze called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Invocation led by Tommy Kay. Roll call was taken. Motion made by Kay to adopt the January board meeting minutes as presented and dispense with the reading of the minutes. 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. Motion made by Turnipseed to accept the Financial & Delinquency Report, 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. Motion made by Stanley to approve the accounts payable totaling $853.30. 2nd by Turnipseed and motion approved. Payton Tibbitts and Shirley Rachal went over the Operators Report with the board due to Operator Jeremy Martins absence. Old Bus.: NONE New Bus.: 1.) None 2.) None 3.) The board discussed the recent leaks with the staff for the month of January and the weather events. There being no further business, Stanley motioned to adjourn, 2nd by Kay and motion approved. ATTEST: Sherry Marze Board President ATTEST: Shirley Rachal District Supervisor Nov 13 1t 2144423 Notice Cost- $65.08

Board of Directors Minutes Regular Scheduled Meeting January 13, 2026 Minutes of the regularly scheduled board meeting of the West Vernon Parish Waterworks District Board of Directors that was held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the office of the WVPWD at 5292 Hwy. 171, Anacoco, LA 71403. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherry Marze, President Tommy Kay, Vice-President Pamela Stanley, Director Edward Turnipseed, Director MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Blakeway, Sec./Treasurer STAFF PRESENT: Shirley Rachal, Jeremy Martin & Payton Tibbitts STAFF ABSENT: None VISITORS: None President Sherry Marze called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. Invocation led by Edward Turnipseed. Roll call was taken. Motion made by Kay to adopt the December board meeting minutes as presented and dispense with the reading of the minutes. 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. Motion made by Turnipseed to accept the Financial & Delinquency Report, 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. Motion made by Stanley to approve the accounts payable totaling $9,960.53. 2nd by Turnipseed and motion approved. J. Martin presented the Operators Report: 1 leak for December on Holly Grove Road, new meter install upcoming that will requires a highway bore on Hwy. 8, the fire hydrant is in and will be installed this month and was cheaper than quoted. Old Bus.: NONE New Bus.: 1.) None 2.) None 3.) The board reviewed the 2025 Audit Engagement Agreement from Kolder, Slavin & Co. Stanley motioned to approve the audit engagement agreement. 2nd by Kay and motion approved. 4.) The board reviewed the new Penny Policy due to the discontinuation of the production of the penny and how it will be handled in office. Turnipseed motioned to adopt the policy. 2nd by Kay and motion approved. 5.) Turnipseed motioned to adopt the amended 2026 Holiday Schedule to align with the VPPJ. 2nd by Stanley and motion approved. There being no further business, Stanley motioned to adjourn, 2nd by Turnipseed and motion approved. ATTEST: Sherry Marze Board President ATTEST: Shirley Rachal District Supervisor Nov 13 1t 2144422 Notice Cost- $78.85

RESOLUTION #16 of 2026 WHEREAS, a Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire is a required part of the Town of Rosepine annual audit, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rosepine, Louisiana that the foregoing Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire be adopted by the Board of Aldermen, and given to Gragson, Casiday & Guillory, L.L.P. as a part of the audit. This Resolution was adopted by the Board of Aldermen in regular session on this 20th day of October , 2026 by yea and nay votes as follows: YEAS: Damon Johnson, Leonard Johnson, BJ Bjornberg, Jeff Solinsky NAYS: None ABSENT: Jessica Shell ABSTAINED: None Melissa A. Numbers, Clerk Donna W. DuVall, Mayor Nov 13 1t 2144165 Notice Cost- $35.25

RESOLUTION #17 OF 2026 WHEREAS, Louisiana State Law, R.S. 48:753, authorizes the parish governing authority, upon request of a municipality within the parish, to perform road repair maintenance within the municipality, and WHEREAS, each road maintenance project is initiated only upon request of the municipality, therefore BY RESOLUTION, by the Mayor and Council (Aldermen) of the Town of Rosepine, Louisiana, that we respectfully request the Vernon Parish Police Jury to perform monthly maintenance on the streets inside the town limits of Rosepine, such as, boom mowing, pot hole repairs, and ditching for the month of November 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Vernon Parish Police Jury, along with a map of the municipality on which the location of all public roads and streets has been indicated. It is understood and agreed that the police jury can refuse to provide maintenance on any street or road indicated on said map if such road or street does not serve a clearly defined public need. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that except for negligent acts of the parish, its agents, and employees, this council shall assume all liabilities for and save the parish, its agents, and employees, harmless from any and all claims for damages, actions, or causes of action arising out of the work done as a result of this request. On a roll call vote, the above-mentioned resolution was adopted by the following vote: YEAS: Damon Johnson, BJ Bjornberg, Jeff Solinsky, Leonard Johnson NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Jessica Shell WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on this 20th day of October, 2026. BY: Donna W. Duvall, Mayor Nov 13 1t 2144163 Notice Cost- $60.49