PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 07/30/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: G & M Property Rentals LLC, 422 Bank St, Assessment # 00590126 Tlaloc LLC, 705 Bradley St, Apt A & B, Assessment # 00473987 Largemouth Properties LLC, 2101 Common St, Assessment # 00318809 Largemouth Properties LLC, 2111 Common St, Assessment # 00379964 Herman Malveaux, 309 Crestwood, Assessment # 00332321 Joseph R McCabe ET UX, 315 Crestwood, Assessment # 00425435 Greater St Mary Community Development Foundation, 500 Blk. Franklin St Lot N of 512 Franklin St, Assessment # 00996912 Dinie Ell Jones Montgomery, 1606 Opelousas St, Assessment # 00584797 Red Oak Group LLC, 3529 W Roosevelt St, Assessment # 01363602A Union Pacific Railroad Co-Main Line Property Tax Dept., 100 Blk. Ryan St Lot S of 113 Ryan St, Assessment # 00748153 Provisional Community Housing, 609 S Franklin St, Assessment # 00606308 Herman Lazare Jr ET AL, 1904 Gieffers St, Assessment # 00581348 DYE Investment Group LLC, 2075 Gieffers St, Assessment # 00373753 Jason Jermaine Keyes, 1400 Blk. Jackson St. Lot E of 1413 Jackson St, Assessment # 00568740 Dennis Clarence Ware II ET AL, 1500 Blk. Jackson St Lot E of 1519 Jackson St, Assessment # 00589675 William Daniel Thomas, 1600 Blk. Jackson St Lot W of 1605 Jackson St, Assessment # 00611662 JTSL Holdings LLC, 4105 Legendre St, Assessment # 00349194 G & M Property Rentals LLC, 200 Blk. Libby St Lot S of 211 Libby St, Assessment # 00546380 Batson Stevens Jr ET AL, 2623 Lynn St, Assessment # 00435260 Phyllis Wilson Living Trust, 400 Blk. Lyons St Lot N of 412 Lyons St, Assessment # 00597058 Kathy Thomas, 402 S Lyons St, Assessment # 00587826 Diedrick Simien, 600 Blk. S Lyons St,- N of 621 S Lyons St, , Assessment # 00574090B Evelyn Smith Turpeau ET AL, 420 Magnolia St, Assessment # 00607908 George Morris, 319 Moss St, Assessment # 00549444 Rayford E Perkins, 1403 Opelousas St, Assessment # 00553344 Valerie Antionette Phillips, 212 Orrin St, Assessment # 00602132 Sons/Daughters-Isaac/Rebecca USA, 1514 Pine St, , Assessment # 00755044 Mildred Lute Deville, 1917 Winterhalter St, Assessment # 00992186 Union Pacific Railroad Co. Lake Arthur Branch, 100 Blk., VE Washington Ave Lot N of 116 VE Washington Ave, Assessment # 00748110 Vunita Hector Collins ET AL, 300 Blk.VE Washington Ave. - Lot S of 320 VE Washington Ave, Assessment # 00566640 Annie M Handy, 616 VE Washington Ave, Assessment # 01363701 Phyllis Wilson Living Trust ET AL, 405 1St Ave, Assessment # 00574406 Don Erik Muhammad, 501 1st Ave., Assessment # 00604399B Lady Marilyn Qualls McLeod ET AL, 700 Blk., 1st Ave Lot S of 711 1st Ave, Assessment # 00586587 Earl J Banks, 723 S 1st Ave, Assessment # 00579696 Deloris R Robinson Pryce, 319 Enterprise Blvd., Assessment # 00590673 Barrios Investments LLC, 3704 Brentwood Dr. Assessment # 00274933 Jerome John Scalisi Jr. ET AL, 3708 Brentwood Dr., Assessment # 00457183 Donald Michael Jackson ET UX, 1400 Clover Dr., Assessment # 00324213 Nathan Ayres, 1413 Sunset Dr., Assessment # 00317772 Jonathan Wayne Larocca, 3044 Country Club Rd., Assessment # 00072311 Jonathan Wayne Larocca, 3100 Blk. Country Club Rd., 350 Ft from NE Corner W Prien Lake Rd., Assessment # 01358739 LEB LLC, 3100 Country Club Rd, - E of 3130 Country Club Rd. Assessment # 01358087 Imperial Land Holdings LLC, 1800 Blk., Nelson Rd S of 1863 Fox Run, Assessment # 00092789 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Sulphur C Realty Inc., 3703 Common St, Assessment # 00304999 Clara Letha Fletcher Duhon, 1533 Iowa St, Assessment # 00612278 Michael Lee Bergeron Jr ET UX, 2708 Laura Ln, Assessment # 00088145 Annie Lavergne Bellard (NMN), 3441 McKinley St, Assessment # 00398934 Andrew Zachary Jr. ET UX (NMN), 1421 Mill St, Assessment # 00593095 Kevin Henry ET UX, 2023 Moeling St, Assessment # 00358975 Dedrick Landry, 1013 Pine St, Assessment # 00590851 Anthony Noel Jones, 4021 Pleasant Dr., Assessment # 00377716 Aug 4, 5 2t 2130431 Notice Cost- $262.00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE CHARLES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 10, 2026 - 326 Pujo Street City Council Chambers 5:00 P.M. MCU 26-25 CHAPTER 24 LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICANT: GUL AWAN SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit in order to construct a multi-tenant retail/office building, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is the Northwest corner of Nelson Road @ Sarah Lane. MCU 26-37 CHAPTER 24 LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICANT: PITHON CORNER LLC SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit in order to establish a Short Term Rental within a Residential Zoning District. Location of the request is 917 Middlebrook Circle. PREFNL/VAR 26-13 LAKE CHARLES SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS APPLICANT: PROJECT BUILD A FUTURE (RENEES PLACE SUBDIVISION) SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval (Sec. 2.3 & 2.4) in order to subdivide a .17 acre tract of land into two (2) residential lots including a Variance for reduction of lot size requirement of both lots (3,735 sf vs the required 6,000 sf), within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is the 614 Franklin Street. PREFNL 26-14 LAKE CHARLES SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS APPLICANT: GUIDRY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (1190 EAST MCNEESE SUBDIVISION) SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval (Sec. 2.3 & 2.4) in order to re-subdivide a 1.32-acre tract of land M/L into two (2) commercial tracts, within a Mixed Use X Zoning District. Location of the request is the 1190 E McNeese Street. VAR 26-53 CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICANT: ACME SIGNS COMPANY LLC SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct a new sign exceeding the allowable height (15 vs required 10) and directional/wayfinding signage exceeding the allowable size, within an Industrial Zoning District. Location of the request is 4800 Hwy 90 East. VAR 26-54 CHAPTER 24 LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICANT: GREGORY LAFLEUR SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct a covered porch on the front of an existing home that will extend into the front setback (27 vs required 35), within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is 710 7th Street. VAR 26-55 CHAPTER 24 LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICANT: WILLIAM S MONTGOMERY SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to replace metal siding on an existing non-conforming structure, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is 2212 Common Street. VAR 26-56 CHAPTER 24 LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICANT: RICHARD TANOUS SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct an addition that will encroach the rear setback (8 vs required 10), within a Residential Zoning District. Location of the request is 1341 Waverly Street. VAR 26-57 CHAPTER 24 LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE APPLICANT: REX ROYER SUBJECT: Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to maintain an existing unpermitted shed 2 11 from rear setback vs the required 5, within a Residential Zoning District. Location of the request is 5464 Moulin Rouge Drive. THE APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL IS ON FILE AND OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF ZONING AND LAND USE, ON THE 7TH FLOOR OF LAKE CHARLES CITY HALL AT 326 PUJO STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. ANY PERSON MAY SPEAK OR SUBMIT A WRITTEN STATEMENT FOR HEARING PURPOSES; OR, MAIL TO THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, OFFICE OF ZONING & LAND USE, P.O. BOX 900, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602; OR TELEPHONE: (337) 491-1542. AN APPLICANT FOR MAJOR CONDITIONAL USE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION, OR VARIANCE APPROVAL OR ANY MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY APPEAL THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION BY FILING AN APPEAL WITH THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION Aug 4, 8 2t 2130427 Notice Cost- $247.00

ADVERTISEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 228.3 OF THE LOUISISANA CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AFTER TEN (10) DAYS OF THE APPEARANCE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT SHALL BE PETITIONED FOR THE APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BEING HELD BY THE EVIDENCE DEPARTMENT, CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. SAID PROPERTY HAS REMAINED UNCLAIMED BY OWNER AND HAS NOT BEEN INVLOLVED IN ANY CRIMINAL PROCEEDS IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SAID PROPERTY SHALL BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 228.3. ANYONE CLAIMING SAID PROPERTY MUST HAVE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP. GARY STITCH GUILLORY, SHERIFF CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE Aug 4-15 10t 2130353 Notice Cost- $295.00

BEFORE THE LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company, LLC, Ex Parte DOCKET NO. U-___ In Re: Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company, LLC - 2025 Formula Rate Plan Annual Report, Request for Adjustment of Water and Sewage Rates and Any Other Related Relief 2025 FORMULA RATE PLAN ANNUAL REPORT, REQUEST FOR ADJUSTMENT OF WATER AND SEWAGE RATES AND ANY OTHER RELATED RELIEF Name and Address of Party Making Filing: Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company, LLC 10761 Perkins Road Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Name, Address, Email Address, and Telephone Number of Attorney For Party Making Filing: Andrew B. Ezell EZELL LAW FIRM, LLC 10761 Perkins Rd., Ste. A Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810 Telephone: (225) 763-2272 Facsimile: (225) 763-2273 Email: aezell@ezellfirm.com Statement of Action Sought: Applicant, Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company, LLC, requests that the Louisiana Public Service Commission take the following action: 1) Consider and implement rates to provide the following monthly rates for water and sewer customers: Water Tier I Rates by Meter Size 5/8 & 3/4: $21.93 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed; $3.40 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 1: $27.40 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $3.40 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 1.5: $109.64 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $3.40 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 2: $175.42 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $3.40 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 3: $328.91 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $3.40 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 4 or greater: $548.18 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $3.40 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed No Meter: $35.54 flat Tier II Rates by Meter Size 5/8 & 3/4: $43.88 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed; $5.68 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 1: $54.85 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $5.68 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 1.5: $219.33 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $5.68 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 2: $350.95 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $5.68 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 3: $658.00 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $5.68 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed 4 or greater: $1,096.67 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed $5.68 for each additional 1,000 gallons consumed No Meter: $71.50 flat Tier III Rates by Meter Size 5/8 & 3/4: $12.76 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed plus applicable third-party flow through rate 1: $15.96 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed plus applicable third-party flow through rate 1.5: $63.82 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed plus applicable third-party flow through rate 2: $102.04 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed plus applicable third-party flow through rate 3: $191.46 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed plus applicable third-party flow through rate 4 & 6: $319.10 for the first 2,000 gallons consumed plus applicable third-party flow through rate Wastewater Tier I Residential: $50.00 Commercial: Based upon formula specified in Title 51, Chapter 15, Section 1501, of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code Tier II Residential: $73.54 Commercial: Based upon formula specified in Title 51, Chapter 15, Section 1501, of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (Schools Calculated on Tier 1 Residential Rate) Tier III Residential: $50.00 Commercial: Based upon formula specified in Title 51, Chapter 15, Section 1501, of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code 2) Consider and grant any other related relief. Magnolias filing may be viewed in the offices of the LPSC located at 602 North Fifth Street, Galvez Building, 12th Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802, phone 225-342-4404, and on the LPSC website (www.lpsc.org). Date by Which a Party Who Desires to Participate In the Proceeding Must File Notice of Protest: August 25, 2026 Aug 4 1t 2130312 Notice Cost- $261.37

Minutes Special Meeting 115 N. Thomson Ave, Iowa, LA 70647 July 27, 2026 Mayor Watkins and Town Council met in Special session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice. Mayor Watkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Watkins called roll. Present Mayor Douglas Watkins; Council Members, Gerald Guidry, Daniel Hennigan, Vernessa Guillory, Joe Becnel, and Julie Fontenot. Also, there were present Elsie Lane, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 8 people. Invocation was said by Council Member Joe Becnel, followed by the pledge. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fonenot to amend agenda to add: 1c. Transfer of Juanita Cox from part-time to full-time Dispatcher as Asst. Dispatch Supervisor. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to adopt amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the first item on the agenda. Chief Vincent came forward. Upon the recommendation of Chief Vincent the following action was taken: a. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to promote Brandy Simon from Assistant Dispatch Supervisor to Dispatch Supervisor. The motion passed unanimously. b. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to promote Brent Quibodeaux from Patrolman to Sergeant. Motion passed unanimously. c. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to promote Juanita Cox from part-time to full-time dispatcher as the Assistant Dispatch Supervisor. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the second item on the agenda, Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-08, a resolution to declare property as surplus and assign to LPS Municipal Surplus property program for online sale. Chief Vincent stated that these are surplus vehicles. Chief Vincent stated that the plan is, since this revenue is not in the existing budget as revenue and he needs to get a car. He is going to take the funds from this and purchase a vehicle and they should likely wash each other. He further said, when yall do the amendment that yall are probably planning on doing. I am going to take these funds and go get a vehicle. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to adopt Resolution 2026-08, A Resolution to declare property as surplus and assign to LPS Municipal Surplus property program for online sale. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any questions or concerns. None were made. Mayor Watkis made a recommendation to the Chief. He said to make sure we are doing this properly in the way you are describing it that we clear it with the attorney on the proper procedures. Resolution 2026-08 A Resolution to Declare Property as Surplus and Assign to LPS Municipal Surplus Property Program for Online Sale Council Meeting Date: July 27, 2026 Agenda item: Surplus Property Presented by: Mayor Watkins Be it resolved: 1. The Town of Iowa declares that the following property used by the Iowa Police Department is no longer needed by the Town and is declared surplus property and is assigned to LaMATS through the LPS Surplus Property Program, 6767 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 to be auctioned online. The listed property will be viewable and will be auctioned online at www.lamats.net/surplus commencing the day of publication of this resolution for no fewer than 7 days until sold or withdrawn. Description 1. 2020 Ford Explorer: VIN# 1FMSK7BH7LGC28681 2. 2020 Ford Mustang: VIN# 1FA6P8TH1L5168782 3. 2017 Ford F-150: VIN#1FTEW1EP0HKD56707 4. 2019 Ford F-150 Police Responder: VIN# 1FTEW1P46KKD16514 The Town of Iowa reserves the right to evaluate and to accept the highest bid if deemed to be the fair market value or to relist the unsold item. ATTEST: Cynthia Mallett, MMC Mayor Watkins read the third item, Introduction of Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 2026-05, An Ordinance Annexing certain property into the corporate limits of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in accordance with the provisions of the Revised Statutes of the State of Louisiana, Title 33, Section 172, following the petition of Progressive Merchants, Inc. and due advertisement. Council Member Julie Fontenot asked why it was being requested to be rescinded. Mayor Watkins said item #5 explains the reason. Ms. Johnson asked about what property this was. Mayor Watkins explained it was located on the north side of the Interstate. Mayor Watkins read item four, Motion to table, without date, approval of adoption of Ordinance 2026-07, An Ordinance annexing certain property into the corporate limits of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in accordance with the Provisions of the Revised Statutes of the State of Louisiana, Title 33, Section 172, following the JATKY LLP and due advertisement, introduced at regular meeting July 13, 2026. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item five, Motion to approve engagement letter for the services of Becker & Hebert Law Firm in regard to the lawsuit entitled Calcasieu Parish Police Jury vs Town of Iowa and any additional annexation issues and related matters as may become necessary and authorize Mayor Watkins to execute said engagement. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any questions. There were no questions. It was moved by Joe Becnel, seconded by Gerald Guidry. Motion passed unanimously. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Joe Becnel to adjourn, seconded by Julie Fontenot. Motion passed unanimously at 7:10. Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor Attest: Cynthia Mallett MMC, Town Clerk Aug 4 1t 2130186 Notice Cost- $161.50

Minutes Regular Meeting 115 N. Thomson Ave, Iowa, LA 70647 July 13, 2026 Before the meeting was called to order Mayor Watkins made comments. a. He commented sometimes motions are not picked up well on the recording. He requested when a motion is made that a roll call vote be taken and Mrs. Cindy will initiate the roll call vote. b. He reminded everyone that Thursday is the Town Hall meeting. The meeting is to get feedback on our Ordinances and what we go through to do ordinances. He mentioned we will be doing some animal control also. Mayor Watkins and Town Council met in Regular session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice. Mayor Watkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett called roll. Present: Mayor Douglas Watkins, Council Members: Gerald Guidry, Daniel Hennigan, Vernessa Guillory, Joe Becnel, Julie Fontenot. A quorum was established. Also, there were present Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett; Town Attorney Russell Stutes III, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 12 people. Invocation was said by Joe Becnel, followed by the pledge. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to adopt the agenda. Roll call vote was taken, motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to approve minutes, as submitted, for Regular Meeting June 8, 2026. Roll call vote was taken, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the first item on the agenda, motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Gerald Guidry. Roll call vote was done, motion passed unanimously. Mayor and Council Members entered Executive Session at 7:04pm. Mayor Watkins read the second item on the agenda, motion to reconvene open meeting. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot. Roll call vote was taken, motion passed unanimously. The public meeting reconvened at 7:40pm. Mayor Watkins read the third item on the agenda, Report on Finances. Cindy Mallett gave a report on the towns financials. She reported that this is the final month of the fiscal year financials. She stated that this financial is not complete because at the end of the fiscal year we must accrue certain expenditures and invoices that we are receiving and paying now. The final numbers will appear when we do our audit. The expenditures and revenues will increase on certain items for the month of June. Mayor Watkins read the fourth item on the agenda, Brian Schexnayder to discuss the cutting of grass on his E. Second property. Mr. Schexnayder stated that he did not receive a notice. Mayor Watkins stated that we do have a copy of it here with signatures on it. Attorney Russell Stutes explained to Mr. Schexnayder it is a continuing obligation to keep the property maintained in accordance with the law. Daniel Hennigan stated that all we can do is look at the ordinance and say Hey, do we need to adjust it to make sure its a little clearer in the future or is it good as it is? Daniel Hennigan said he understood and heard his concerns. He stated that he will look at the ordinance. Mayor Watkins read the fifth item on the agenda, Patsy Johnson to discuss mobile homes. Mrs. Johnson stated that the reason she is here is in regards to her little trailer park. Mrs. Johnson asked that it be grandfathered in. She stated that the way it stands now with the ordinances, if a hurricane comes and demolishes one and she moves it out, she cant move another one in. Mrs. Johnson stated her opinions on the ordinances and what got her going again was this last meeting in May. Attorney Stutes commented that it sounds like she is requesting a variance or something that she is planning for the future. He stated that the problem with that is the council cant give prospective variances. Attorney Stutes says he would have to look at that particular ordinance. Daniel Hennigan stated that the ordinance was on Attorney Stutes desk. Attorney Stutes stated that he will get back with Daniel on this matter. Mayor Watkins read the sixth item on the agenda, Motion to approve CEA between Town of Iowa, Iowa Police Department and Combined Anti-Drug Team (CAT). It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory. Roll call vote was taken, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Wakins read the seventh item on the agenda, Motion to approve the CEA by and between Calcasieu Parish School Board and Town of Iowa for Safe School Program. Daniel Hennigan asked Chief Vincent, stating that the CEA says two, just theoretically, if we only have one to start with, is it not mandatory that its two, or is it the option for two? Chief Vincent confirmed that it is not mandatory. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory. Roll call was taken, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the eighth item on the agenda, Motion to approve issuance of High and Low liquor licenses Class B for Nelson Petro Fuel LLC d/b/a Charge Up 171, located at 103 E Hwy 90, Iowa, La 70647. It was moved by Joe Becnel, seconded by Julie Fontenot. Roll Call vote is as follows: Yeas: Gerald Guidry, Vernessa Guillory, Joe Benel, Julie Fontenot. Nay: Daniel Hennigan. Motion passed. Mayor Watkins read item nine, Upon the recommendation of Beau Desormeaux, Engineer, Motion to approve Geotechnical Testing Laboratory, Incs proposal to perform subsurface testing exploration for N Bowers Road Extension and Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. Chief Vincent asked what specific road this was? Mayor Watkins responded, N. Bowers Road extension, emergency evacuation route. Chief Vincent then asked What does that have to do with sewer expansion? Mayor Watkins explained we have an application with DEQ, for an expansion on the east side for the plant and while they are coring for the road its cheaper for us to get the wastewater plant core. Mayor Watkins answered other questions, explaining the location of the core. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory. Roll call vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item ten, Upon the recommendation of Beau Desormeaux, Engineer, Motion to approve Geo Engineers proposal to perform Environmental Services for N Bowers Road Extension. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel. Roll Call vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item eleven, Introduction to Ordinance 2026-07 An Ordinance annexing certain property into the corporate limits of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in accordance with the Provision of the Revised Statutes of the State of Louisiana, title 33, Section172, following the petition of JATKY LLP and due advertisement. No Questions were asked and no comments were received. Joe Becnel motioned to adjourn, seconded by Daniel Hennigan. Adjourned at 8:20 pm Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor Cynthia Mallett, MMC Town Clerk Aug 4 1t 2130171 Notice Cost- $190.00

Vinton, Louisiana July 14,2026 The President and Board of Commissioners of the Vinton Harbor and Terminal District met in regular session on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1203 Horridge Street, Vinton, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. after full compliance with all requirements as to notice and otherwise in respect to convening of said meeting with the following members present: Jerry Merchant, President Haley Bellard, Commissioner Charles Broussard, Commissioner Alexis Morrow, Commissioner ABSENT: Steven L. Jennings, Commissioner ALSO PRESENT: Jamie Gary, Attorney and Lee Lancon, Engineer President Merchant called the meeting to order. Commissioner Morrow led in prayer and then followed the Pledge of Allegiance. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow that minutes of prior meeting/s, copies of which were mailed to each commissioner be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bellard and carried. Bills for the month were approved upon a motion by Commissioner Bellard, seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried. It was moved by Commissioner Bellard and seconded by Commissioner Broussard that the financial statements for June 30, 2026, be approved as presented. Motion carried. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MONTH ENDING June 30, 2026 BALANCE FORWARD $301,127.75 RECIEPTS: $ 8,304.68 DISBURSEMENTS $ (57,756.62) BALANCE AS OF 06/30/2026 $251,675.81 The Secretary presented and reviewed updated policies as follows: Budget Policy Purchasing and Disbursement Policy Contracting Policy Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy Harassment Policy Payroll/Personnel Policy Information Technology Disaster Recovery Policy Credit Card Policy Debt Service Policy Ethics Policy After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Broussard that the policies be adopted as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and carried. President Merchant discussed the Bader Oil Lease and their potential assignment of said lease to Sandpoint. After discussing the matter the attorney was instructed to reach out to Badger Oil regarding the assignment of the lease for additional information. It was moved by Commissioner Bellard that the following Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and the vote cast thereon was as follows: YEAS: Commissioners Bellard, Broussard, Merchant and Morrow NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Jennings RESOLUTION At a duly noticed and scheduled meeting of the commissioners of the VINTON HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, located in Vinton, Louisiana (the District) on the 14th day of July 2026, a quorum being present, the following resolution was adopted by affirmative vote; RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the District shall enter into a Lease Agreement with Performance Blasting & Coating, L.P. over the following described property: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of Section 35, Township 10 South, Range 12 West, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, thence South 20.0 feet; thence North 88 35 01 West a distance of 1336.40 feet; thence South 00 35 30 West a distance of 130.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 1 52 38 West a distance of732.58 feet; thence North 76 43 45 West a distance of 420.00 feet more or less to the East high bank of the Vinton Drain Ditch; thence meandering northeasterly along the said East high bank a distance of 665.57 feet more or less; thence South 88 35 01 East a distance of 313.63 feet more or less to the point of commencement, containing 5.56 acres more or less. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jerry Merchant, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf and in the name of the District, any and all documents, in his discretion, are necessary to complete the Lease Agreement of the Property. I HEREBY CERTIFY: That the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution which was adopted at the meeting aforesaid, that a quorum of the commissioners was present and voted in favor of the adoption thereof and that the said resolution is in full force and effect and has not been modified, amended, annulled, nor rescinded. Vinton, Louisiana Date: Jerry Merchant, President President Merchant gave the monthly Presidents report. He updated the governing authority on the proposed Stream Property Pipelines. Lee Lancon, Engineer gave the monthly Engineers report. Attorney Jamie Gary updated the governing authority on pending legal matters. There being no further business to come before the Governing Authority, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bellard and carried. Jerry Merchant, President Attest: Mary O. Vice, Clerk Aug 4 1t 2130131 Notice Cost- $146.50

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to H&R BLOCK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, executed by CHARLOTTE ANITA BROCK, and dated September 17, 2003, from dated until paid, and providing reasonable attorney fees, and all charges associated with the collection of same. Please contact Herschel C. Adcock, Jr., Attorney at Law, at P.O. Box 87379, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-8379, (225) 756-0373. Aug 4, 5, 6 3t 2129773 Notice Cost- $99.30

Eyemart Express Provides Notice of Data Event Farmers Branch, Texas July 31, 2026 Eyemart Express, LLC (Eyemart) hereby provides notice about a cybersecurity event that involved certain individuals personal data. Eyemart, a nationwide provider of retail optical and optometric services, learned on February 13, 2026 about unauthorized access to its systems on February 12, 2026. Eyemart was able to contain the incident and secure its systems that same day. In addition, Eyemart immediately launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The data involved varies based on a given individuals relationship with Eyemart. For certain Eyemart customers, their name, vision insurance information, date of birth and/or eyeglass purchase or prescription were involved. Eyemart has mailed notification letters to such customers except when it could not determine an address for them. For other affected individuals, name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, eyeglass prescription, health plan and/or other information was involved (as more particularly described in Eyemarts notification letters to such individuals). If you have questions or would like additional information, including whether you are one of the above-described customers for which Eyemart was not able to determine an address, you may contact Eyemart at 800-655-4635. As part of Eyemarts response to this incident and its ongoing commitment to information security, Eyemart continues to review and update its training, processes, and procedures, and is working to implement measures to reduce the possibility of a similar incident in the future. Eyemart is also cooperating with federal law enforcement. For individuals whose Social Security number was involved, Eyemart is providing complimentary credit monitoring (as explained in Eyemarts notification letters to such individuals). Eyemart encourages all individuals to remain vigilant as to potential incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing account statements and periodically reviewing their credit report. Individuals may obtain a free copy of their credit report by calling 1-877-322-8228 or by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com and following instructions for submission of requests. Relevant contact information for the national credit reporting agencies is as follows: Equifax, PO Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374, www.equifax.com, 1-800-685-1111 Experian, PO Box 2104, Allen, TX 75013, www.experian.com, 1-888-397-3742 TransUnion, PO Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016, www.transunion.com, 1-800-888-4213 Upon receipt of credit reports, individuals should review them carefully. They should look for unrecognized accounts or creditor inquiries, and for inaccuracies in reported data such as address, payment history, or date of birth. If anything looks incorrect, individuals should contact the credit reporting agency using contact information provided with the report. Individuals may also contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or their state Attorney General for information about identity theft and credit report fraud alerts and security freezes. The FTC may be contacted at 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580, 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338), and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Jul 31, Aug 1, 4, 5, 6 1t 2129203 Notice Cost- $952.64

ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Thursday, the 13th day of August 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:30 PM, Central Time Zone. 3. For the following: Two (2) Overhauled Aircraft Engines for use by the Mosquito Control Department. 4. All bids must be submitted on BID FORMS or Electronic Bid Forms. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. 5. Preference is given to materials, supplies and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. 6. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury/Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214(B). The ability of an entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 7. Bids may be held by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to award. 8. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the bid amount, and must be in the form of a certified check or cashiers check drawn on a bank insured by the FDIC, or a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Bid Bond Form contained in the bidding documents, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. If bid is submitted electronically, an electronic bid bond as described in Act No. 590 per the standards adopted by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration and the Office of the Information Technology as provided for in LAC 4:XV.701 will be required. The bid guarantees/checks of all unsuccessful Bidders will be returned. The bid guarantee/check of the Awarded Bidder will be returned upon payment of all the awarded items. Payments on the awarded bids will be made upon delivery and acceptance of the equipment in accordance with established payment procedures of the Division of Finance of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. Any Bid received without a bid guarantee will not be read aloud nor considered for award. 9. Official action on this bid will be taken at the Regular Meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury within forty-five (45) days. 10. All paper bids MUST be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: BID FOR SPECIFY BID NUMBER KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Purchasing Agent Jul 28, Aug 4 2t 2128807 Notice Cost- $217.00

ADVERTISEMENT This is to advise that the contract between MPB Construction, LLC and the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, dated May 31, 2024, filed on record on June 5, 2024, bearing File No. 3541682 for Southern Sewer Loop Sunset Lift Station Rehabilitation, for the City of Lake Charles, LA, designated as Project No. CP3242, has been substantially completed and accepted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles on July 15, 2026. Any person or persons, individuals or corporations holding a claim against said Project should file said claim with the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish, before September 4, 2026. CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA :/s/Marshall J. Simien, Jr. MARSHALL J. SIMIEN, JR., MAYOR Jul 28, Aug 4, 11 3t 2128743 Notice Cost- $77.50

ADVERTISEMENT This is to advise that the contract between PERC Development and the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, dated March 3, 2022, filed on record on March 10, 2022, bearing File No. 3462754 for Lakefront Parking Garage Phase II, for the City of Lake Charles, LA, designated as Project No. CP3339, has been substantially completed and accepted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles on July 15, 2026. Any person or persons, individuals or corporations holding a claim against said Project should file said claim with the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish, before September 4, 2026. CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA :/s/Marshall J. Simien, Jr. MARSHALL J. SIMIEN, JR., MAYOR Jul 28, Aug 4, 11 3t 2128739 Notice Cost- $77.50