PUBLIC NOTICE St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 13th, 2025 Call to order 6:05 P. M. Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Patureau Roll Call: Paul Rappmundt, Matthew Patureau, Nelda Dural(absent), Don Hicks, and Shannon Boykin Public Comment: None. Guest: None Mr. Boykin made a motion to accept the minutes from the December regular meeting, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. Mrs. Bourg presented the Board with treasurer’s reports for the Amelia and Morgan City/Siracu- saville areas. Mr. Hicks made a motion to approve the treasurer’s re- ports, second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor, motion carried. New Business: Mr. Rappmundt handed out binders to all board members with the current Standard Operating Procedures. He asked that the board re- view them and make notes if any updates or changes should be made. The board then discussed reinstating the SCADA system that was once in place at the pump stations. They decided to discuss the implementation of the SCADA system with the Levee District before making any decisions. A motion to table this item was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor. Motion carried. There was discussion about changing the pumpers’ pay to once a month and paying them as temporary workers. Mr. Rappmundt said he would research this and get back to the board. A motion to table this item was made by Mr. Hicks, second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Moffett gave his station reports. Board Member Reports: Mr. Rappmundt and Mr. Patureau addressed the board regarding alignment at Station 4. Mr. Pa- tureau said that Kreel and Associated Pump were going to check on this. The Levee District is still in charge of this project. Old Business: A motion to adopt a new purchase order system was made by Mr. Boykin seconded by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. Motion to Ad- journ was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 7:01 pm. Adv. Jan. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a regular meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and laid over for publication of notice: An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (Bryan Rock) An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2410 re- garding public comment during Parish Council Meetings. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances. /s/ GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL /s/ Lisa C. Morgan CLERK OF THE COUNCIL ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL Adv. Jan. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice (Notice of Intention to Introduce Bill - 2026 Regular Legislative Session) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by R.S. 47:1907.1 that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to authorizing assessors in this state to increase their annual salary compensation in an amount not to exceed five percent annually through Fiscal Year 2028-2029; and to provide for related matters. Adv. Jan. 21 and 28, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY January 13, 2026 The Mayor Pro-Tem and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday January 13, 2026, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m. There were present: Council members Colleen Askew, Kevin He- bert, Lud Henry, Raymond Price, and James Richard. Absent: Honorable Mayor Duval Arthur Jr. Brother Keith Tayloe from Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the prayer. Councilmen Kevin Hebert led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor Pro-Tem and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by Lud Henry, who then stated that the Mayor Pro-Tem and Council were ready for the transaction of business. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew. The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew. The Beacon was shining on a Teachers and a Student for January 2026. The Beacon Shines on recipients were: Berwick High School Teacher of the year: Brooke Scott Berwick High School Student of the year: Jude Tarver Guests for the January 2026 meeting were the family and friend of the Beacon recipients. Police Chief Jonathan Henry presented the police report for December, 2025. Chief Henry presented the Hilton Rebardi Jr. Reserve Officer of the Year Award to Councilman Raymond Price in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the community. Chief Henry also presented the Berwick Police De- partment Officer of the Year Award for 2025 to Officer Ryan Veillion. Although Officer Veillion has only been with the Berwick Police De- partment for the past year and a half, he recently celebrated a de- cade of service in law enforcement and was awarded a commemorative pin for this achievement. After no further comments, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report. Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for December, 2025. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department re- sponded to 8 emergency calls. There were 3 medical assists, 4 motor vehicle accidents, and 1 grass fire. Chief Acosta also stated that the department currently has 44 members which includes 1 paramedic, 5 EMTs, and 20 EMRs. After no further comments, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works report. Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for December, 2025. Mr. Lopez stated town crews were busy this month with their regular maintenance throughout town in addition to assisting with the sewer rehabilitation project that is currently going on. After no further comments, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report. Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller stated that the water meter replacement project is still ongoing. They have 231 meters remaining to be installed. The mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports. The Planning and Zoning Committee reported that things have been busy with several new construction projects going on and continuing to address blighted property throughout town. The Recreation, Public Safety, and Economic Development Committees had nothing to report. The Historical Committee reported that they re- cently received a grant for $10,000. They also reported that they are in the process of submitting their annual cultural district report. After no further committee reports, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, New Business. Item No. 1 under New Business – Wreaths Across America – Berwick Heritage Museum & the VFW – Shannon McFate. Mrs. McFate is re- questing approval to be able to participate in the Wreaths Across America project which honors veterans by placing remembrance wreaths on their graves annually. Berwick has about 300 veterans to honor. The cost for each wreath is $17.00 which they will seek donations for. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, the request was approved unanimously. Item No. 2 under New Business – Approve Payment 111266 No. 2 – to Insituform Technologies, LLC for $282,690.00 – Sewer Rehab Project - 4th, 6th, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets - $400,000 Grant. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote. Item No. 3 under New Business – Approve Payment 111266 No. 2B – to Insituform Technologies, LLC for $37,270.80 - Sewer Rehab Project - 4th, 6th, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets - $200,000 Grant. Upon mo- tion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was approved by a un- animous roll call vote. Item No. 4 under New Business – Krewe of Dionysus – Parade Permit – February 14, 2026. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the permit was ap- proved unanimously. Mr. Joe Nelson asked that the mayor and council consider having a new drainage study to address some concerns he has regarding high water levels in Country Club Estates during events where there are several inches of rainfall within a short period of time. There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously. ——————— Lud Henry – Mayor Pro-Tem ——————— Jamie Keith – Town Clerk Adv. Jan. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 001000 - LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government until 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at its office located at 500 Main St. Courthouse Building, 5th Floor, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, and shall at that time and place publicly open the bids and read them aloud for the: ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT WIND RETROFIT & RE-ROOFING 911 CALL CENTER ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NO. 15-183 Owner’s Information: St. Mary Parish Government 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 Phone: (337) 828-4092 Architect’s Information: Duplantis De- sign Group, PC 314 East Bayou Road Thibodaux, LA 70301 Phone: (985) 447-0090 All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing legibly on the exterior, the following: 1. Job name and owner 2. Architect 3. Date 4. Contractor’s name, address, and license number Bids can be submitted electronically at www.centralbidding.com. Bid prices shall specifically EX- CLUDE any and all taxes whatsoever. Act 1029 of 1991 exempts’ local governments from state and local tax effective September 1, 1991. Bid prices shall include any shipping charges, if applicable. The ap- propriate tax exempt forms shall be provided to the successful bidder upon contract execution. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security of NOT less than five (5%) percent of the total bid amount. Said amount shall be in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Cashier’s check drawn on a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the Terrebonne Port Commission. Failure to do so shall result in the bid/bids being de- clared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. All bid bonds shall be accompanied by a duly authorized Power of Attorney. Any surety bond written for a public works project shall be written by a surety of 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. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual Bonds up to 10% of policy holders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is licensed to write surety bonds. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish the owner with a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract amount prior to the issuance of a contract to perform the work. No bid maybe withdrawn for a period of 30 days after receipt of bids. The time of completion of this project is prime importance. All of the work required shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Should the Contractor neglect, refuse to complete the work or obtain approval from the State Fire Marshal’s Office for occupancy on the date above, the Owner shall have the right to deduct from and retain out of such moneys which may be due or which may be- come due and payable to the Contractor, the sum of $500.00 per calendar day for each and every day that such completion of the work is delayed beyond the prescribed dates, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. If the amount due and to become due from the Owner to the Contractor is insufficient to pay in full any such liquidated damages, the Contractor shall pay the Owner the amount necessary to the effect such payment in full. Provided, however, that the Owner shall promptly notify the Contractor in writing of the manner the amount retained, deducted, or claim-ed as liquidated damages was computed. A MANDATORY Pre-bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the project site located at 1200 David Dr., Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. The architect shall pass around a sign-in sheet prior to beginning the formal presentation. The sign-in sheet shall have an area to fill in the name, company represented, email address, and indication of prime bidder for contractor bidding. The sign-in sheet shall be collected by the architect prior to the commencement of the presentation and shall announce that the contractors shall be ex- pected to stay for the entire meeting. Contractors shall not be allowed to sign the sign-in sheet after it is collected by the architect. Contractors who did not attend the entire pre-bid conference shall not be allowed to bid on bid day. Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. All drawings, specifications and other Bidding Documents for the project are available on the internet at www.centralbidding.com. In accordance with L.R.S. 38:2212(D), Prime Bidders shall ob- tain an original set of electronic bidding documents from this web site in order to ensure proper receipt of addenda. Complete Bid Documents are also available on compact disc at no charge for the bidding General Contractor at the office of the Architect. All bidding General Contractors must register as a plan holder at the Architect’s office in order to receive this free CD. The bidding General Contractors will receive the addenda from the Architect with the normal distribution process. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for condition of em- ployment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. A political subdivision upon receipt of bids for the undertaking of any public works contract shall act within forty-five (45) calendar days of such receipt to award said contract to the lowest responsible bidder or reject all bids in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law. Adv. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING December 9, 2025 6:00 p.m. BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Chad Ross presiding with Wayne Can-trell, Raymond Beadle, and Paige Voisin Absent: DJ Mayon Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant and Jules Darden, Miller Engineering. Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 13, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried. Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Re- port. Mr. Dufrene was not present therefore Mr. Ross presented the reports on the payables due for December 2025. Mr. Beadle moved, and Mr. Cantrell seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices. With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Cantrell. The motion passed. Attest: /s/ Chad Ross, Chairman Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 /s/ Rhonda Patterson, Secretary Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 Adv. Jan. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Sixteenth Judicial District Court —— PARISH OF ST. MARY —— STATE OF LOUISIANA Bravo Securities With Union Bank As Secured Party d/b/a Bravo Securities Vs. No. 137987 Div “A” The Estate of George Rebardi, Jr., Et Al TAKE NOTICE, that by a virtue of a Partition by Licitation issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: UNDIVIDED INTEREST OF: 100% IN: LOT 10 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 22 ACQ 297 319437 IMPROVEMENTS, being further described as: That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereon belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known, designated and des-cribed as LOT NO. TEN (10) IN SQUARE TWENTY-TWO (22) OF UNIT NO. TWO (2) OF LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION as shown on the plat of survey made by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, a copy of which plat was recorded on December 16, 1964 in St. Mary Parish COB 13-M, Entry No. 123,718. Ac- cording to said map the said lot fronts Forty-four and 61/100 (44.61’) feet on the North side of Jennie Drive, a depth on the West boundary of Eighty-two and 38/100 (82.38’) feet, a depth on the East Boundary of One Hundred Twenty and 29/100 (120.29’) feet and a width across the rear, or North line, of One Hundred Thirty-five (135’) feet. ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS MUST HAVE CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK, OR A VERIFIABLE LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF SAID BIDDER FROM A SOLVENT BANK, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OR OTHER SUCH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND FULL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ON THE DATE OF SALE. LETTER MUST STATE THAT MONEY IS AVAILABLE ON THE DATE OF SALE. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 28th day of January A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office, Parish of St. Mary, LA. Tuesday, the 7th day of October A.D., 2025 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Heidi Rineholt Deputy Sheriff Adv. Dec. 26, 2025 and Jan. 21, 2026

Click here to download the Feb. 11 mineral lease announcement. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or at the office of City of Morgan City, located at 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, until Two O’clock p.m. (2:00) central standard time on the 11th day of February 2026 for the following: Morgan City Sewer Valve Replacement and shall at that time and place be publicly open and read aloud in City Hall. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, replacing the existing underground pipe and valve assembly at the City owned Wastewater Treatment Plant with an above ground pipe and valve assembly. Bid related documents may be downloaded at http://www.centralbidding.com. Electronic Bids may be submitted by visiting http://www.centralbidding.com. For any technical questions regarding the Electronic Bidding Process, contact Central Bidding support at info@centralbidding.com or (225) 810-4814. If contractor elects to use electronic bid submission, the contractor is re- sponsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail or by hand delivery. Regardless of the bid results, the bidder will have 48 hours from the opening of the bids to provide the City of Morgan City with the original documents. Only a bid bond shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of the bid bond shall be in- cluded with the electronic bid. If a vendor fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. The project is to be exempt from sales and use taxes im- posed by any taxing authority. The successful contractor / subcontractors will be required to submit the ap- propriate tax exemption form R-85012-T (Public Projects Contractor / Subcontractor: Sales Tax Certification and Exemption Application – Louisiana Re- vised Statute 47:305.7(A)(1)(b)) to the Louisiana Department of Revenue for each contract / subcontract associated with the work. Copies of the Contract Documents including drawings and specifications are available at the office of C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. located at 135 Regency Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, phone: (337) 237-2200, upon payment of one hundred dollars ($100) per set, payable to City of Morgan City. Section D – “Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2026 Edition” is available upon request. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE AC- CEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORD-ERS MADE PAYABLE TO CITY OF MORGAN CITY SHALL BE ACCEPTED. De- posits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide to prime bidders will be fully refunded upon re- turn of documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. An electronic copy of the bid documents may be obtained by contacting Ms. Samara Guidry at samara@fenstermaker.com or by telephone at (337) 237-2200. There will be no deposit required to receive an electronic copy of bid documents. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at City of Morgan City Hall on Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Physical street address of City Hall is 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Morgan City, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. Bid bond shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of ap- proved 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. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write in- dividual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s 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. The bid bond shall be is- sued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and re- siding in this state. The bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within thirty (30) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids unless the withdrawal is in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. Bids will be evaluated by the City of Morgan City based on LA Bid Law statutes, in- cluding the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The City of Morgan City re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 38§2214. Contractors or contracting firms doing work which is classed as “Hazardous Materials” or any subclassifications, shall be properly licensed when the work to be performed is $1.00 or more. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids for work besides Hazardous Materials, shall be properly licensed for any work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more. All such bidders shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Contractors for this project shall be licensed for the classification of “MUNICIPAL and PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION”. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the re- quirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The City of Morgan City strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the City of Morgan City for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. As- sistance in identifying said businesses may be ob- tained by visiting http://www.laucp.org/ucp/. s/Charlie Solar, Jr. City of Morgan City Adv. Jan. 16, 21 and 28, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING December 9, 2025 6:00 p.m. BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Chad Ross presiding with Wayne Can-trell, Raymond Beadle, and Paige Voisin Absent: DJ Mayon Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant and Jules Darden, Miller Engineering. Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 13, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried. Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Re- port. Mr. Dufrene was not present therefore Mr. Ross presented the reports on the payables due for December 2025. Mr. Beadle moved, and Mr. Cantrell seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices. With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Cantrell. The motion passed. Attest: /s/ Chad Ross, Chairman Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 /s/ Rhonda Patterson, Secretary Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 Adv. Jan. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Sixteenth Judicial District Court —— PARISH OF ST. MARY —— STATE OF LOUISIANA Bravo Securities With Union Bank As Secured Party d/b/a Bravo Securities Vs. No. 137987 Div “A” The Estate of George Rebardi, Jr., Et Al TAKE NOTICE, that by a virtue of a Partition by Licitation issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: UNDIVIDED INTEREST OF: 100% IN: LOT 10 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 22 ACQ 297 319437 IMPROVEMENTS, being further described as: That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereon belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known, designated and des-cribed as LOT NO. TEN (10) IN SQUARE TWENTY-TWO (22) OF UNIT NO. TWO (2) OF LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION as shown on the plat of survey made by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, a copy of which plat was recorded on December 16, 1964 in St. Mary Parish COB 13-M, Entry No. 123,718. Ac- cording to said map the said lot fronts Forty-four and 61/100 (44.61’) feet on the North side of Jennie Drive, a depth on the West boundary of Eighty-two and 38/100 (82.38’) feet, a depth on the East Boundary of One Hundred Twenty and 29/100 (120.29’) feet and a width across the rear, or North line, of One Hundred Thirty-five (135’) feet. ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS MUST HAVE CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK, OR A VERIFIABLE LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF SAID BIDDER FROM A SOLVENT BANK, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OR OTHER SUCH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND FULL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ON THE DATE OF SALE. LETTER MUST STATE THAT MONEY IS AVAILABLE ON THE DATE OF SALE. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 28th day of January A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office, Parish of St. Mary, LA. Tuesday, the 7th day of October A.D., 2025 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Heidi Rineholt Deputy Sheriff Adv. Dec. 26, 2025 and Jan. 21, 2026

Click here to download the Feb. 11 mineral lease announcement. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or at the office of City of Morgan City, located at 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, until Two O’clock p.m. (2:00) central standard time on the 11th day of February 2026 for the following: Morgan City Sewer Valve Replacement and shall at that time and place be publicly open and read aloud in City Hall. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, replacing the existing underground pipe and valve assembly at the City owned Wastewater Treatment Plant with an above ground pipe and valve assembly. Bid related documents may be downloaded at http://www.centralbidding.com. Electronic Bids may be submitted by visiting http://www.centralbidding.com. For any technical questions regarding the Electronic Bidding Process, contact Central Bidding support at info@centralbidding.com or (225) 810-4814. If contractor elects to use electronic bid submission, the contractor is re- sponsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail or by hand delivery. Regardless of the bid results, the bidder will have 48 hours from the opening of the bids to provide the City of Morgan City with the original documents. Only a bid bond shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of the bid bond shall be in- cluded with the electronic bid. If a vendor fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. The project is to be exempt from sales and use taxes im- posed by any taxing authority. The successful contractor / subcontractors will be required to submit the ap- propriate tax exemption form R-85012-T (Public Projects Contractor / Subcontractor: Sales Tax Certification and Exemption Application – Louisiana Re- vised Statute 47:305.7(A)(1)(b)) to the Louisiana Department of Revenue for each contract / subcontract associated with the work. Copies of the Contract Documents including drawings and specifications are available at the office of C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. located at 135 Regency Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, phone: (337) 237-2200, upon payment of one hundred dollars ($100) per set, payable to City of Morgan City. Section D – “Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2026 Edition” is available upon request. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE AC- CEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORD-ERS MADE PAYABLE TO CITY OF MORGAN CITY SHALL BE ACCEPTED. De- posits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide to prime bidders will be fully refunded upon re- turn of documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. An electronic copy of the bid documents may be obtained by contacting Ms. Samara Guidry at samara@fenstermaker.com or by telephone at (337) 237-2200. There will be no deposit required to receive an electronic copy of bid documents. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at City of Morgan City Hall on Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Physical street address of City Hall is 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Morgan City, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. Bid bond shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of ap- proved 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. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write in- dividual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s 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. The bid bond shall be is- sued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and re- siding in this state. The bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within thirty (30) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids unless the withdrawal is in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. Bids will be evaluated by the City of Morgan City based on LA Bid Law statutes, in- cluding the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The City of Morgan City re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 38§2214. Contractors or contracting firms doing work which is classed as “Hazardous Materials” or any subclassifications, shall be properly licensed when the work to be performed is $1.00 or more. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids for work besides Hazardous Materials, shall be properly licensed for any work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more. All such bidders shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Contractors for this project shall be licensed for the classification of “MUNICIPAL and PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION”. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the re- quirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The City of Morgan City strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the City of Morgan City for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. As- sistance in identifying said businesses may be ob- tained by visiting http://www.laucp.org/ucp/. s/Charlie Solar, Jr. City of Morgan City Adv. Jan. 16, 21 and 28, 2026

Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana January 13, 2026 The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Father Paul Martin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks (arrived at 3:10 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to approve theminutes of the Special meeting Thursday, December 4, 2025, and Tuesday, December 9,2025, and the Administrative Conference and the Council combined meeting, Thursday,December 18, 2025. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Brooks. 1. Abstentions: 0. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009) Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017) PUBLIC HEARING: NONE ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) (REGULAR MEETING ON MATTERS WHICH ARE ON THE AGENDA) Sammy Mears spoke in support of Resolution No. 2 of 2026. Craig Lee spoke in support of the proposed executive appointment of Charles Edward Johnson to the Visit Shreveport Bossier Board. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Shreveport Implementation and Development Authority Frank Thaxton, III, Visit Shreveport Bossier Board Charles Edward Johnson Shreve Memorial Library Board Josephine B. Wade, Margaret Martin Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman to confirm the abovementioned executive appointment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson Green andCouncilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Brooks. 1. Abstentions: 0. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING Resolution No. 160 of 2025: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor, B/Brooks) Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilmanBoucher, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and CouncilwomanBowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, PURCHASING AGENT TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (ASPHALT STREETS) RE-BID IFB #25- 080 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, on December 23, 2025, three (3) bid were received for the Pavement Improvements (Asphalt Streets) Re-Bid IFB 25-080; and WHEREAS, due to an error with the electronic bidding portal, one bid was not received until after the public reading of all other bids. One bidder has withdrawn their bid, and the third bid was in excess of the designers estimate; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Shreveport City Charter Sec. 10.07, the Purchasing Agent may reject any and all bids and readvertise for bids with the approval of the City Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Shreveport City Code Sec. 26-268 the City has adopted, by reference, portions of the Louisiana Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2184 through 38:2316) for public works; and WHEREAS, La. R.S. 38:2214(B)(2), authorizes the City to reject any and all bids for just cause and WHEREAS, just cause under these facts and circumstances is authorized in La. R.S. 38:2214(B)(2), whereby one bid was withdrawn and another over the project budget; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council and Purchasing Agent, and/or his/her designee, that such action is being taken in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal, and regular session convened that: SECTION 1. The whereas clauses above are herein adopted as part of this Resolution. SECTION 2. The Purchasing Agent, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to reject all bid(s) received for IFB #25-080. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport, or his/her designee, shall be and is hereby authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, or his/her designee, necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications, and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of Shreveport City Charter Section 4.23. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS, DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Taliaferro, seconded by CouncilmanGreen, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. Resolution No. 2 of 2026: A resolution to recognize January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green,to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 27,2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions) 1. Resolution No. 3 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a lease to own agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Resolution No. 4 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Shreveport and North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 3. Resolution No. 5 of 2026: A resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a lease amendment which will extend the primary term of State Agency Lease No. 22145 with Apex Natural Gas, LLC, for an additional two (2) years, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4. Resolution No. 6 of 2026: A resolution granting city council approval for the mayor to pay the premiums and execute documents in connection with the purchase of insurance for the citys excess workers compensation and inland marine for the period beginning January 1, 2026 and otherwise providing with respect thereto Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to introduce Resolution No. 3, 4, 5 of 6, 2026, to lay over until the next regular meeting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 27, 2026) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce ordinances) ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 1. Ordinance No. 153 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. 2. Ordinance No. 154 of 2025: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. 3. Ordinance No. 155 of 2025: An ordinance to approve the amendment of articles and sections of the UDC, in regard to appeals to zoning variance decisions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. 4. Ordinance No. 156 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-119-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Linwood Avenue and Mount Zion Road, for a proposed tract to be rezoned to C-4, and the other proposed tract to be rezoned to C-3, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Jackson) Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanJackson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. 5. Ordinance No. 157 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-124-C: An ordinance to deny the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on northwest corner of West 70th Street and Rice Road, from C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman). Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilwomanBowman, seconded by Councilman Green, to postpone. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. 6. Ordinance No. 158 of 2025: Zoning Case No. 25-126-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of North Market Street, approximately 665 feet south of Nelson Street from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District and I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) Having passed first reading on December 18, 2025, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanTaylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to adopt. Councilwoman Taylor: Mr. Jean, I just want to say for the record, this was a unanimous vote by the MPC, correct? Mr. Jean: Yes. Councilwoman Taylor: No opposition from anyone? Mr. Jean: No. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. Ordinances that were adopted, except ordinances that will be published in the Shreveport Code Ordinances, including the Shreveport Unified Development Code, are as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 153 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 115 of 2025, the 2026 General Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows: In Section 1 (Estimated Revenues) Increase Miscellaneous Revenues Oil and Gas Revenues by $225,000 In Section 2 (Appropriations) General Government Establish increase transfer to capital by $225,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 115 of 2025, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. ORDINANCE NO. 154 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously-approved budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 113 of 2025, the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, as amended, is hereby further amended, as follows: In Program A (Building Improvements): Establish a project entitled SPAR Office Building (A26001) at $475,000. Funding sources are General Fund $225,000 and Private Donations $250,000. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repeal. ORDINANCE NO. 156 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE UDC, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MOUNT ZION ROAD, FROM R-1-7, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND C-4, HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located Northwest Corner Of Linwood Avenue and Mount Zion Road Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below: be and the same is hereby changed , from R-1-7, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-3, General Commercial and C-4, Heavy Commercial Zoning District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FOR A PROPOSED TRACT TO BE RE-ZONED TO C-4 A PROPOSED 2.357 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING BOUND BY LINWOOD A VENUE ON THE EAST AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE APPARENT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, THENCE NORTH 89.18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 30. 00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 0055'32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89'18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LINWOOD A VENUE AS PER INST. NO. 1140389, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE NORTH 0055'32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 180.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN: THENCE NORTH 89'18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1283.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00.38'37" EAST A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 89'18'53" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1283.60 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID LINWOOD A VENUE; THENCE SOUTH 0055'32" WEST A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN CONTAINING 2.357 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FOR A PROPOSED TRACT TO BE RE-ZONED TO C-3 A PROPOSED 6.173 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING BOUND BY LINWOOD A VENUE ON THE EAST AND MOUNT ZION ROAD ON THE SOUTH AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE APPARENT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, THENCE NORTH 89'18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 30. 00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00"55'32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89"18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LINWOOD A VENUE AS PER INST. NO. 1140389, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN: THENCE SOUTH 45"41'24" WEST A DISTANCE OF 42.43 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MOUNT ZION ROAD AS PER INST. NO. 1140389, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE NORTH 89"18'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1252.29 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE AS PER INST. NO. 1140389 TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 00"38'37" EAST A DISTANCE OF 210.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89"18'53" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1283.20 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID LINWOOD A VENUE AS PER INST. NO. 892758, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE SOUTH 00"55'32" WEST A DISTANCE OF 180.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN CONTAINING 6.173 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 158 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE UDC, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF N MARKET STREET, APPROXIMATELY SIX HUNDRED- AND SIXTY-FIVE-FEET SOUTH OF NELSON STREET, FROM C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND I-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located east side of N Market Street, approximately six hundred and sixty five feet south of Nelson Street Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below: be and the same is hereby changed from C-3, General Commercial and I-2, Heavy Industrial District to I-1, Light Industrial District THE SE'LY 100 FT. OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF LOT 6, MEASURING 10 FT. ON N. MARKET ST. AND 9.6 FT. ON THE REAR LINE N. SHREVEPORT BUSINESS CENTER DIST. NO. 3, THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING THE SOUTHWESTERLY 120.00 FEET OF LOT 14, NORTH SHREVEPORT BUSINESS CENTER DISTRICT NO. 3, PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 900 PAGES 549-551, RECORDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF SECTION 14 AND THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF SECTION 23, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, NORTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, LOUISIANA MERIDIAN, CITY OF SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Begin at a found 1/2 inch iron pipe marking the Northwesterly corner of said Lot 14 marking the Point of Beginning and the Northwesterly corner of the parcel herein described; From the Point of Beginning measure North 65 degrees 57 minutes 26 seconds East, along the Northerly line of said Lot 14, for a distance of 120.00 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rod capped "WOOD" "LA 4716" marking the Northeasterly corner of this parcel; thence leave the Northerly line of said Lot 14 and measure South 25 degrees 17 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 318.77 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rod capped "WOOD" "LA 4716" located on the Southerly line of said Lot 14 marking the Southeasterly corner of this parcel; thence measure South 63 degrees 31 minutes 06 seconds West, along the Southerly line of said Lot 14, for a distance of 120.00 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron pipe marking the Southwesterly corner of said Lot 14 and the Southwesterly corner of this parcel; thence measure along the Westerly line of said Lot 14 being a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 6467.07 feet and a chord which bears North 25 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds West with a length of 310.32 feet, for an arc distance of 310.35 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron pipe marking the Point of Tangency; thence measure North 23 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds West, along the Westerly line of said Lot 14, for a distance of 13.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel contains 0.895 acres, more of less, and is all in accordance with a Map of Survey dated March 11, 2025, prepared by Don R. Wood, II and Polaris Services, L.L.C. Bearing and horizontal distances are grid based on the Louisiana State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, MAD 1983, as determined from GPS observations, SECTION 23, T18N, R14W, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: Adam Tompkins, 828 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71105 (C/Taliaferro) METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS:Case No. 24-213-C: Appeal by Ronald J. Miciotto, on behalf of Forbing Bluff Timber Company & Ruth Norton, for 9500 blk Ellerbe Rd, Special Use Permit & Site Plan, for Altar Group/Take 5 Oil Change, vehicle repair & drive-through (D/Boucher) Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Green, to postpone. Motionapproved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks,Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of theChamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERKS REPORT: The following letter of appointment was received from the mayors office on January 6, 2026, and is subject for confirmation on January 27, 2026. Director of Water and Sewerage Brandon Snead ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Election of Council Officers: Chairwoman Taylor opened the floor for nominations for officers beginning with nomination for Chairman. Chairman of the Council Councilman Green nominated Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor. No other nominations were made. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to elect Councilwoman Taylor as Chairman of the City Council for 2026. Motion approved by the following vote:Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson, Greenand Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. Vice-Chairman of the Council Councilman Green nominated Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. No other nominations were made. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to elect CouncilwomanBowman as Vice-Chairman of the City Council for 2026. Motion approved by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Boucher, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m. ______________________________________ //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 1/20/26 ($643.04)