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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury April 23, 2026 Lake Charles, Louisiana The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Brian Abshire, President, presiding. Call to Order by President Abshire. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Hayes) Roll Call. PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Mike Wittler ABSENT: Mr. Judd Bares and Mr. Tony Stelly OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dane R. Bolin, Parish Administrator; Ms. Jessica D. Booth, Director of Administration; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Samuel B. Gabb of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Alberto C. Galan, Director of Parish Operations; Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works; and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary 1. Planning and Development Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Planning and Development, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 1.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits. AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends approval of one (1) new application and ratification of three (3) special event permits. Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve the application and ratify the special event permits, as follows: WARD 3 Brown Dog CRE1 LLC Michael G. Hayes, Member BEACON COUNTRY STORE 9346 Gulf Highway Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00 (District 7, Mr. Wittler) A Type C permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the following special events: Music Under the Oaks April 10, 2026 until April 12, 2026 1912 Highway 90, Sulphur, LA 70663 Derek Leach, Owner of Louisiana Red Oak, Inc. (District 12, Mr. Bares) Live Under the Oaks April 17, 2026 until April 19, 2026 1912 Highway 90, Sulphur, LA 70663 Derek Leach, Owner of Louisiana Red Oak, Inc. (District 12, Mr. Bares) Live Under the Oaks July 2, 2026 until July 4, 2026 1912 Highway 90, Sulphur, LA 70663 Derek Leach, Owner of Louisiana Red Oak, Inc. (District 12, Mr. Bares) 1.B Adopt an ordinance approving the following rezoning application: 1261 Highway 397 in Ward Eight - to rezone from General Commercial (C-2) to Light Industrial (I-1) to allow a contractor shop and storage yard. Applicant: Tournesol Properties, LLC (RZ-0326-0004) (District 10, Mr. Stelly) AGENDA NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following conditions: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development, provided that the Director, or designee, may authorize adjustments to the site plan in light of technical or engineering considerations discovered during development; 2) that all exterior lighting must be oriented inward toward the development and the light source cannot be visible to the adjacent properties; and 3) that screening must be provided in accordance with Sec. 26-50 of the Parish Code of Ordinances prior to final electrical approval. Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to approve the rezoning request with conditions. As a result of the vote, following ordinance was adopted: (ORDINANCE NO. 8156 previously published May 23, 2026) 1.C Authorize the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on June 4, 2026, or the first regular meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned: (1) 325 Frank Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one house). Owner: Kimberly Rushing Puryear, 325 Frank Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #00216933 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel); (2) 694 Brian Street, Sulphur, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Lisa LeDoux Shaheen, 1013 Brandi Street, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #01344709 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel); (3) 1719 Highway 109 South, Vinton, Ward Seven (one house and one accessory building). Owner: Dora Denise Harvill Garrie, et al, c/o John Garrie, 9451 FM 1130, Orange, TX 77632 TA #01186922 (District 12, Mr. Bares); (4) 6416 East Myles Lane, Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: James Mitchell Latiolais, 6416 East Myles Lane, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #013582880 (District 12, Mr. Bares); (5) 2520 Westwood Road, Westlake, Ward Four (one accessory building). Owner: Gerardo Santos, 2520 Westwood Road, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00130354 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh); and (6) 2226 Hickory Street, Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Bill (NMI) Goodeaux, 2224 Hickory Street, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #00122181 (District 15, Mr. Bowers). 2. Administration Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Office of the Administrator, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 2.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated March 26, 2026. Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried unanimously to approve. 2.B Approve the Budget Committee Report dated April 23, 2026. (Mr. Bartie) Mr. Bartie, as Chairman of the Budget Committee, provided a brief report. Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Ms. Eason and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated April 23, 2026, and the recommendations contained therein, as follows: BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT April 23, 2026 A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Chairman Anthony Bartie presiding and the following members present: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Mr. Joe Andrepont, Mr. Mike Wittler, and President Brian Abshire, Ex-Officio Absent: Mr. Judd Bares and Mr. Tony Stelly Also present were Police Jurors Randy Burleigh, Mitch Bowers, Ron Hayes, Roger Marcantel, and Darby Quinn and staff members Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Samuel Gabb, Mr. Alberto Galan, Mr. Nicholas Johnson, and Ms. Jennifer Wallace. Said Committee: (1) Recommended approval of requests from the following entities for grant funding from the Parishs Gaming Fund, including adoption of resolutions approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the requesting entity, as well as authorization for the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: (A) Ward Four $12,800 Community Center and Playground District No. Two of Ward Four (SPAR) for costs associated with the preservation of Live Oak trees at Frasch Park. (B) Ward Four $20,900 Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven for costs associated with the West Parish Road Bridge Waterline Relocation Project. (C) Ward Four $30,000 Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven for costs associated with the purchase of three new work trucks. (D) Ward Six $14,530 Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six for costs associated with abatement improvements at the community center facility located at 507 Oak Street in DeQuincy. (E) Ward Six $30,000 Waterworks District No. Two, Parish of Beauregard for costs associated with the waterline replacement project along Riley Frazier Road. (F) Economic Development $15,000 Louisiana High School Athletic Association for costs associated with the 2026 LHSAA Boys Basketball Championship (Marsh Madness). (G) Economic Development $25,000 Louisiana High School Rodeo Association for costs associated with the 2026 LHSRA High School and Junior High School Rodeo. (H) Economic Development $35,000 Visit Lake Charles for costs associated with the 2026 Chennault Airshow, which will be held in August, 2026. (2) Recommended that the Police Jury adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for those funds that deviate from estimated budgeted revenues, expenditures, and/or fund balances, in accordance with La.R.S. 39:1310. There being no further business, motion was made by President Abshire, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Community Center and Playground District No. Two of Ward Four (SPAR) to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $12,800 for costs associated with the preservation of Live Oak trees at Frasch Park. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $20,900 for costs associated with the West Parish Road Bridge Waterline Relocation Project. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $30,000 for costs associated with the purchase of three new work trucks. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six to provide grant funding from the Ward Six Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $14,530 for costs associated with abatement improvements at the community center facility located at 507 Oak Street in DeQuincy. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Waterworks District No. Two, Parish of Beauregard, to provide grant funding from the Ward Six Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $30,000 for costs associated with the waterline replacement project along Riley Frazier Road. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to provide grant funding from the Economic Development Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $15,000 for costs associated with the 2026 LHSAA Boys Basketball Championship (Marsh Madness). BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Louisiana High School Rodeo Association (LHSRA) to provide grant funding from the Economic Development Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $25,000 for costs associated with the 2026 LHSRA High School and Junior High School Rodeo. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Visit Lake Charles to provide grant funding from the Economic Development Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $35,000 for costs associated with the 2026 Chennault Airshow, which will be held in August, 2026. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that: SECTION 1. The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, is hereby amended for those funds that deviate from estimated budgeted revenues, expenditures, and/or fund balances, in accordance with La.R.S. 39:1310, as summarized in the attached document entitled Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Proposed 2026 Budget Amendment. SECTION 2. Certification is hereby given that all actions required by the Local Government Budget Act have been completed in compliance with La.R.S. 39:1305 et seq. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 3. Engineering and Public Works Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 3.A Adopt resolutions approving Acts of Donation of Permanent Utilities Servitudes for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from (i) Ashlyn and Austin Brown and (ii) Samuel and Fallon Witherwax. (District 8, Ms. Eason) Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from Austin Joseph Jonathan Brown and Ashlyn Courville Brown. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from Samuel James Witherwax and Fallon Bourque Witherwax. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 3.B Adopt resolutions approving Acts of Donation of Permanent Utilities Servitudes for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from (i) George and Bobbie Arnold, (ii) Catherine Kleinschmidt, (iii) Michael Fusilier, (iv) the Estate of Jennie Verrett Hinch, (v) Stella Stodder, (vi) Wade and Sharon Barrios, (vii) Avante Investments, L.L.C., (viii) Olan and Dianne Menard, (ix) SJS Beacon Lake Charles, LLC, and (x) Oak Holly Developments, L.L.C. (District 8, Ms. Eason) Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from George Arnold and Bobbie Arnold. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Catherine C. Kleinschmidt. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Michael J. Fusilier. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from the Estate of Jennie Verrett Hinch. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from SJS Beacon Lake Charles, LLC. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Stella Lane Stodder. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Wade Edward Barrios and Sharon Annette Barrios. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Avante Investments, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Olan Menard and Dianne Menard. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Oak Holly Developments, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 4. Burton Coliseum Complex Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Burton Coliseum Complex, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 4.A Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a proposal to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to host the 2027 and 2028 State Boys Basketball Tournaments at the Burton Coliseum Complex. Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a Proposal to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to host the 2027 and 2028 State Boys Basketball Tournaments at the Burton Coliseum Complex. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the Police Jury President, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 5. Procurement Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Parish Purchasing Agent, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 5.A Approve payment of all current invoices and advise regarding quarterly budget-to-actual comparisons on the general fund, other financial statement major funds, and all proprietary funds. Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to approve. 5.B Advertise for Request-for-Proposals for a Risk Management Information System Software (RFP-2026-RM-130). Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement. 5.C Advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 26-106-1238 (Striping of Various Roads). (Wards One, Two, Three, and Eight; District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 4, Mr. Guillory; District 5, Mr. Abshire; District 6, Mr. Hayes; District 7, Mr. Wittler; District 8, Ms. Eason; District 9, Mr. Bartie; and District 10, Mr. Stelly) Motion was made by Mr. Wittler, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement. 5.D Advertise for bids for the 901 Lakeshore 1st Floor and Exterior Improvements Project (DB-2025-FM-187). Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement. 5.E Adopt a resolution on bids received on March 17, 2026, for the CAER Sirens Replacement Project (DB-2025-FM-186). AGENDA NOTE: One bid was received from Louisiana Radio Communications, LLC, in the amount of $3,115,487; however, that bid was non-responsive due to failure to acknowledge project addenda and to provide proper licensure. Staff recommends rejecting the bid and requests permission to re-advertise. Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation. 5.F Adopt a resolution on qualification statements received on March 24, 2026, on behalf of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, for Engineering and Technical Services for the Emergency Generator - Sewerage District 11 Treatment Pond Project (RFQ-2026-SD11-110) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. Six qualification statements were received: Associated Design Group, Inc.; GIS Engineering, L.L.C.; M & E Consulting, L.L.C.; Marrero, Couvillon & Associates, L.L.C.; Parish Engineering LLC; and Waggoner Engineering, Inc. Staff recommends Waggoner Engineering, Inc., be (1) selected as the service provider and (2) awarded the contract after negotiations are completed. Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby select Waggoner Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, as the service provider for Engineering and Technical Services for the Emergency Generator Sewerage District 11 Treatment Pond Project (RFQ-2026-SD11-110) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), as a result of duly authorized Request-for-Qualifications received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on March 24, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, after negotiations are completed, the Contract between the Police Jury and Waggoner Engineering, Inc., is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 5.G Adopt a resolution on bids received on March 31, 2026, for the Paving and Exterior Improvements at Various Calcasieu Parish Libraries Project (Carnegie, Central, Maplewood, Moss Bluff, Sulphur, and Westlake Libraries) (DB-2025-FM-149, formerly DB-2025-FM-115). (District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 3, Mr. Lewis; District 13, Mr. Andrepont; District 14, Mr. Burleigh; and District 15, Mr. Bowers) Contractor Name Bid Total K&J Development of SWLA LLC $1,117,000 Shannon Smith Construction, LLC $1,154,000 Seth Priola Construction, LLC $1,178,000 Kraus Construction, Inc. $1,224,000 Alfred Palma, L.L.C. $1,230,600 Sam Istre Construction, Inc. $1,335,000 AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of K&J Development of SWLA LLC, in the amount of $1,117,000, be accepted. Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and K&J Development of SWLA LLC for the Paving and Exterior Improvements at Various Calcasieu Parish Libraries Project (Carnegie, Central, Maplewood, Moss Bluff, Sulphur, and Westlake Libraries) (DB-2025-FM-149, formerly DB-2025-FM-115), in the amount of $1,117,000, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on March 31, 2026, and for which K&J Development of SWLA LLC submitted the lowest bid. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 5.H Adopt a resolution on bids received on April 1, 2026, for the Magnolia Building Renovations and Improvements Project (DB-2025-FM-177). Contractor Name Bid Total Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. $5,410,000 Alfred Palma Construction, L.L.C. $5,682,000 Shannon Smith Construction, LLC $5,764,000 Trahan Construction, LLC $5,798,000 K&J Development of SWLA LLC $6,155,000 AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C., in the amount of $5,410,000, be accepted. Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C., for the Magnolia Building Renovations and Improvements Project (DB-2025-FM-177), in the amount of $5,410,000, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on April 1, 2026, and for which Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C., submitted the lowest bid. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 5.I Adopt a resolution on bids received on April 7, 2026, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 26-501-0003 (Lakeshore Drive Signalized Crosswalk Project). Contractor Name Bid Total Preferred Electric, Inc. $289,187.87 Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $399,799.65 AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Preferred Electric, Inc., in the amount of $289,187.87, be accepted. Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Preferred Electric, Inc., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 26-501-0003 (Lakeshore Drive Signalized Crosswalk Project), in the amount of $289,187.87, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on April 7, 2026, and for which Preferred Electric, Inc., submitted the lowest bid. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026. 6. Adjourn There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Wittler, seconded by Mr. Guillory and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. /s/ Brian Abshire, President /s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary Aug 6 1t 2130673 Notice Cost- $904.00

Public Notice to Acquire Land into Trust BIA Regional Director Decisions ACTION: Notice of decision to acquire land into trust under 25 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 151. SUMMARY: The Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, on the below date, has made a determination to acquire real property in trust for COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA. The land referred to as former 515FAN property, herein and is described as: See Exhibit A for legal descriptions. DATE: This determination was made on 07/28/2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 545 MARRIOTT DRIVE, SUITE 700, NASHVILLE, TN 37214, telephone (615) 827-5273. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR 151.12(d)(2)(iii) that notice be given of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust. A copy of the determination is available [at the following website: n/a AND/OR from the office identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of this notice]. Any party who wishes to seek judicial review of the Regional Directors decision must first exhaust administrative remedies. The Regional Directors decision may be appealed to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) in accordance with the regulations in 43 C.F.R. 4.310-4.340. If you choose to appeal this decision, your notice of appeal to the IBIA must be signed by you or your attorney and must be either postmarked and mailed (if you use mail) or delivered (if you use another means of physical delivery, such as FedEx or UPS) to the IBIA within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize filings by facsimile/fax or by electronic means. Your notice of appeal should clearly identify the decision being appealed. You must send your original notice of appeal to the IBIA at the following address: Interior Board of Indian Appeals, Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203. You must send copies of your notice of appeal to (1) the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-4141-MIB, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240; (2) each interested party known to you; and (3) the Regional Director. Your notice of appeal sent to the IBIA must include a statement certifying that you have sent copies to these officials and interested parties and should identify them by names or titles and addresses. If you file a notice of appeal, the IBIA will notify you of further procedures. If no appeal is timely filed, this decision will become final for the Department of the Interior at the expiration of the appeal period. No extension of time may be granted for filing a notice of appeal. PNRDD01 *B ;S ;0 0 ;0 42 ;4 200504792 ;6 4974 ;9 71 T 00005 Office Codes: B,S,00,042 AD Number: 4200504792 Case: 64974 Case Number: 64974 Applicant Name: COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A Tract ID: Tract Name: PARCEL 515FAN Land Area Land Area Name Tract Number LTRO Region Agency Resources 042 COUSHATTA ANADARKO, OK EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE Both (Mineral and Surface) Section Township Range State County Meridian Legal Description Acres 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana SE SW 27.895 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana SW NE 39.665 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana S SE 80.633 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana NW NE 40.423 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana NW SE 39.731 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana N N NW 40.469 METES AND BOUNDS: Certain tract or parcel of land together with all improvements located thereon, all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto pertaining and all appurtenances thereof, being situated in Section 22, T6S-R3W, South Western Land District Of Louisiana, Allen Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described to wit: 268.816 Acres Parcel: POINT OF COMMENCEMENT being a found iron rod at the Northeast corner of Section 22, T6S-R3W; thence along the North line of Section 22, S894534W, a distance of 1333.87 feet to a set iron rod being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the West boundary line of Texas Petroleum Investment Company, S003551W, a distance of 2654.02 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the West boundary line of David B. Courville, S003554W, a distance of 390.71 feet to a found railroad spike; thence along the West boundary line of Darrell W. & Virginia C. Savant, S003601W, a distance of 338.68 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the West boundary line of Willis Jr. & Brenda Courville, S003810W, a distance of 594.20 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Willis Jr. & Brenda Courville and Chris & Sandra C. Davis, S895642E, a distance of 1337.21 feet to a found asphalt nail; thence along the East line of Section 22, S003750W, a distance of 1313.13 feet to a set asphalt nail; thence along the South line of Section 22 the following 3 calls: S895540W, a distance of 2668.91 feet to a found 5/8 iron rod with cap; thence, S895650W, a distance of 340.55 feet to a found 5/8 iron rod with cap; thence, S895601W, a distance of 956.36 feet to a survey point; thence along the East boundary line of CKX Lands, Inc. & PBA Properties, L.L.C., N003514E, a distance of 601.34 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, N874914E, a distance of 690.49 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the East boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, N001722W, a distance of 661.17 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, N880414E, a distance of 630.66 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the East boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, N005915E, a distance of 657.63 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the East boundary line of Theresa Gasaway the following 2 calls: N033249E, a distance of 566.26 feet to a set iron rod; thence, N005430E, a distance of 109.85 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the East boundary line of Elizabeth Nolan, Et. Al., N004634W, a distance of 1986.43 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the North boundary line of Elizabeth Nolan, Et. Al., S895817W, a distance of 2662.66 feet to a set iron rod; thence along the East boundary line of United States of America in Trust for Coushatta Tribe of LA, N003500E, a distance of 661.12 feet to a found iron axle; thence along the South boundary line of Christian Y. & Shonna Granger, N895413E, a distance of 1332.11 feet to a survey point; thence along the South boundary line of Leona A. Sylestine, S895926E, a distance of 332.65 feet to a survey point; thence along the South boundary line of Betty J. Speth, S895926E, a distance of 332.65 feet to a survey point; thence along the South boundary line of Ina A. Maldonado, S895926E, a distance of 332.65 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Paula J. Manuel, Et. Al., N895639E, a distance of 332.65 feet to a found 1 iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, N894534E, a distance of 1333.87 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 268.816 Acres +/-. Said property being shown as 268.816 Acres Parcel on Plat of Survey by Jared A. Couvillion, Professional Land Surveyor, dated September 25, 2024.Plat of Survey by Jared A. Couvillion, Professional Land Surveyor, dated April 17, 2025. WDAEA01 *B ;S ;0 0 ;0 42 ;4 200504792 ;6 4974 ;9 71 T 000055 * Office Codes: B,S,00,042 AD Number: 4200504792 Case: 64974 Aug 6 1t 2130659 Notice Cost- $473.05

Public Notice to Acquire Land into Trust BIA Regional Director Decisions ACTION: Notice of decision to acquire land into trust under 25 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 151. SUMMARY: The Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, on the below date, has made a determination to acquire real property in trust for COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA. The land referred to as former Parcel 680 property, herein and is described as: See Exhibit A for legal descriptions. DATE: This determination was made on 07/28/2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 545 MARRIOTT DRIVE, SUITE 700, NASHVILLE, TN 37214, telephone (615) 827-5273. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR 151.12(d)(2)(iii) that notice be given of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust. A copy of the determination is available [at the following website: n/a AND/OR from the office identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of this notice]. Any party who wishes to seek judicial review of the Regional Directors decision must first exhaust administrative remedies. The Regional Directors decision may be appealed to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) in accordance with the regulations in 43 C.F.R. 4.310-4.340. If you choose to appeal this decision, your notice of appeal to the IBIA must be signed by you or your attorney and must be either postmarked and mailed (if you use mail) or delivered (if you use another means of physical delivery, such as FedEx or UPS) to the IBIA within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize filings by facsimile/fax or by electronic means. Your notice of appeal should clearly identify the decision being appealed. You must send your original notice of appeal to the IBIA at the following address: Interior Board of Indian Appeals, Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203. You must send copies of your notice of appeal to (1) the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-4141-MIB, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240; (2) each interested party known to you; and (3) the Regional Director. Your notice of appeal sent to the IBIA must include a statement certifying that you have sent copies to these officials and interested parties and should identify them by names or titles and addresses. If you file a notice of appeal, the IBIA will notify you of further procedures. If no appeal is timely filed, this decision will become final for the Department of the Interior at the expiration of the appeal period. No extension of time may be granted for filing a notice of appeal. PNRDD01 *B ;S ;0 0 ;0 42 ;4 200504782 ;6 4973 ;9 71 T 00005 Office Codes: B,S,00,042 AD Number: 4200504782 Case: 64973 Case Number: 64973 Applicant Name: COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A Tract ID: Tract Name: PARCEL 680 Land Area Land Area Name Tract Number LTRO Region Agency Resources 042 COUSHATTA ANADARKO, OK EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE Both (Mineral and Surface) Section Township Range State County Meridian Legal Description Acres 2 007.00S 005.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana NW NW NE 5.236 METES AND BOUNDS: Certain tract or parcel of land containing 5.236 Acres, more or less, together with all improvements located thereon, all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto pertaining and all appurtenances thereof, being situated in Section 2, T7S-R5W, South Western Land District Of Louisiana, Town of Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described to wit: POINT OF COMMENCEMENT being a survey point at the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4, NE 1/4 of Section 2 per Fenstermaker & Fuselier Surveys; thence along the North line of Section 2, S883338E, a distance of 454.00 feet to a survey point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the North line of Section 2, S885035E, a distance of 398.44 feet to a survey point; thence along the West boundary line of GLK, LP, S011508W, a distance of 249.34 feet to a found hole in curb; thence along the West boundary line of Kinder Apartments Partnership, S011508W, a distance of 322.06 feet to a survey point; thence along the North boundary line of Chachere Family Trust, N885033W, a distance of 400.01 feet to a survey point; thence along the East boundary line of Tri-Parish Holding, L.L.C., N012432E, a distance of 571.40 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 5.236 Acres +/-. Said property being shown as 5.236 Acres on Plat of Survey by Jared A. Couvillion, Professional Land Surveyor, dated May 14, 2025. Aug 6 1t 2130657 Notice Cost- $307.68

Public Notice to Acquire Land into Trust BIA Regional Director Decisions ACTION: Notice of decision to acquire land into trust under 25 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 151. SUMMARY: The Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, on the below date, has made a determination to acquire real property in trust for COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA. The land referred to as former Parcel 7600 property, herein and is described as: See Exhibit A for legal descriptions. DATE: This determination was made on 07/28/2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 545 MARRIOTT DRIVE, SUITE 700, NASHVILLE, TN 37214, telephone (615) 827-5273. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR 151.12(d)(2)(iii) that notice be given of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust. A copy of the determination is available [at the following website: n/a AND/OR from the office identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of this notice]. Any party who wishes to seek judicial review of the Regional Directors decision must first exhaust administrative remedies. The Regional Directors decision may be appealed to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) in accordance with the regulations in 43 C.F.R. 4.310-4.340. If you choose to appeal this decision, your notice of appeal to the IBIA must be signed by you or your attorney and must be either postmarked and mailed (if you use mail) or delivered (if you use another means of physical delivery, such as FedEx or UPS) to the IBIA within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize filings by facsimile/fax or by electronic means. Your notice of appeal should clearly identify the decision being appealed. You must send your original notice of appeal to the IBIA at the following address: Interior Board of Indian Appeals, Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203. You must send copies of your notice of appeal to (1) the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-4141-MIB, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240; (2) each interested party known to you; and (3) the Regional Director. Your notice of appeal sent to the IBIA must include a statement certifying that you have sent copies to these officials and interested parties and should identify them by names or titles and addresses. If you file a notice of appeal, the IBIA will notify you of further procedures. If no appeal is timely filed, this decision will become final for the Department of the Interior at the expiration of the appeal period. No extension of time may be granted for filing a notice of appeal. PNRDD01 *B ;S ;0 0 ;0 42 ;4 200504735 ;6 4981 ;9 71 T 00005 Office Codes: B,S,00,042 AD Number: 4200504735 Case: 64981 Case Number: 64981 Applicant Name: COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A Tract ID: Tract Name: PARCEL 7600 Land Area Land Area Name Tract Number LTRO Region AgencyResources 042 COUSHATTA ANADARKO, OK EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE Both (Mineral and Surface) Section Township Range State County Meridian Legal Description Acres 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana NW SE .225 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana SW SE .003 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana NE SW 19.196 22 006.00S 003.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana SE SW 11.463 METES AND BOUNDS: Certain tract or parcel of land together with all improvements located thereon, all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto pertaining and all appurtenances thereof, being situated in Section 22, T6S-R3W, South Western Land District Of Louisiana, Allen Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described to wit: 30.887 Acres Parcel: POINT OF COMMENCEMENT being a survey point at the Southwest corner of Section 22, T6S-R3W; thence along the South line of Section 22, N895601E, a distance of 1331.56 feet to a survey point; thence along the East boundary line of CKX Lands, Inc. & PBA Properties, L.L.C., N003514E, a distance of 601.34 feet to a found iron rod being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the East boundary line of CKX Lands, Inc. & PBA Properties, L.L.C., N000939W, a distance of 1348.36 feet to a set 1/2 iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Walter Chretien & Theresa Gasaway, N891356E, a distance of 860.16 feet to a found 3/8 iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Mark & Angela Stoute, N893916E, a distance of 231.19 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Theresa Gasaway, N884952E, a distance of 240.86 feet to a found 1/2 iron rod; thence along the West boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, S005915W, a distance of 657.63 feet to a found 1/2 iron rod; thence along the North boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, S880414W, a distance of 630.66 feet to a found 1/2 iron rod; thence along the West boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, S001722E, a distance of 661.17 feet to a found 1/2 iron rod; thence along the North boundary line of Coushatta Tribe of LA, S874914W, a distance of 690.49 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 30.887 Acres +/-. Said property being shown as 30.887 Acres Parcel on Plat of Survey by Jared A. Couvillion, Professional Land Surveyor, dated May 21, 2025. Aug 6 1t 2130654 Notice Cost- $350.67

Public Notice to Acquire Land into Trust BIA Regional Director Decisions ACTION: Notice of decision to acquire land into trust under 25 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 151. SUMMARY: The Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, on the below date, has made a determination to acquire real property in trust for COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA. The land referred to as former Parcel 400D/750 property, herein and is described as: See Exhibit A for legal descriptions. DATE: This determination was made on 07/28/2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 545 MARRIOTT DRIVE, SUITE 700, NASHVILLE, TN 37214, telephone (615) 827-5273 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR 151.12(d)(2)(iii) that notice be given of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust. A copy of the determination is available [at the following website: n/a AND/OR from the office identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of this notice]. Any party who wishes to seek judicial review of the Regional Directors decision must first exhaust administrative remedies. The Regional Directors decision may be appealed to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) in accordance with the regulations in 43 C.F.R. 4.310-4.340. If you choose to appeal this decision, your notice of appeal to the IBIA must be signed by you or your attorney and must be either postmarked and mailed (if you use mail) or delivered (if you use another means of physical delivery, such as FedEx or UPS) to the IBIA within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize filings by facsimile/fax or by electronic means. Your notice of appeal should clearly identify the decision being appealed. You must send your original notice of appeal to the IBIA at the following address: Interior Board of Indian Appeals, Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203. You must send copies of your notice of appeal to (1) the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-4141-MIB, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240; (2) each interested party known to you; and (3) the Regional Director. Your notice of appeal sent to the IBIA must include a statement certifying that you have sent copies to these officials and interested parties and should identify them by names or titles and addresses. If you file a notice of appeal, the IBIA will notify you of further procedures. If no appeal is timely filed, this decision will become final for the Department of the Interior at the expiration of the appeal period. No extension of time may be granted for filing a notice of appeal. PNRDD01 *B;S;00;042;4 200518697;6 6823 ;9 71 T 00005 Office Codes: B,S,00,042 AD Number: 4200518697 Case: 66823 Case Number: 66823 Applicant Name: COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A Tract ID: Tract Name: PARCEL 400D - 750 Land Area Land Area Name Tract Number LTRO Region Agency Resources 042 COUSHATTA ANADARKO, OK EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE Both (Mineral and Surface) Section Township Range State County Meridian Legal Description Acres 4 006.00S 004.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana SE NE 3.584 4 006.00S 004.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana NE SE 35.848 4 006.00S 004.00W LOUISIANA ALLEN Louisiana SE SE 40.587 METES AND BOUNDS: Certain tract or parcel of land containing 80.019 Acres, more or less, together with all improvements located thereon, all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto pertaining and all appurtenances thereof, being situated in Portion of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 , Portion of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 & Portion of SE , SE , Section 4, T6S-R4W, South Western Land District Of Louisiana, Allen Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described to wit: POINT OF BEGINNING being a survey point at the Southeast corner of Section 4; thence along the North boundary line of Golden Pond Timberlands, Inc., S892755W, a distance of 1332.45 feet to a found 5/8 iron rod; thence along the East boundary line of Kingrey Family Partnership, N004819E, a distance of 665.55 feet to a found 1 iron pipe; thence along the East boundary line of Louisiana Correctional Facility the following 2 calls: N011624E, a distance of 683.19 feet to a set iron rod; thence, N011624E, a distance of 1307.00 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Alvin J. Richardson, III, N873104E, a distance of 330.59 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the West boundary line of Mack & Rita G. Harmon, S004901E, a distance of 178.40 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Mack & Rita G. Harmon, N891651E, a distance of 361.50 feet to a found iron rod; thence along the East boundary line of Mack & Rita G. Harmon, N004939W, a distance of 361.50 feet to a found iron rod; thence, N004840W, a distance of 21.54 feet to a survey point; thence along Harmon Loop the following 4 calls: Chord Bearing N845357E, a Chord distance of 155.70 feet along a curve to the left having a Radius of 2471.38 feet to a survey point; thence, N830538E, a distance of 141.80 feet to a survey point; thence along a curve to the right, Chord Bearing S894436E, a Chord distance of 95.04 feet having a Radius of 306.15 feet to a survey point; thence, S790254E, a distance of 256.69 feet to a survey point; thence along Lauderdale Woodyard Rd., S011534W, a distance of 391.00 feet to a found asphalt nail; thence along the North boundary line of Shawnmikael R. Suire & Stephanie Miller the following 2 calls: N890702W, a distance of 30.19 feet to a found 5/8 iron rod; thence, N893542W, a distance of 386.63 feet to a found 5/8 iron rod; thence along the West boundary line of Shawnmikael R. Suire & Stephanie Miller, S011917W, a distance of 312.66 feet to a found 5/8 iron rod; thence along the South boundary line of Shawnmikael R. Suire & Stephanie Miller the following 2 calls: S893034E, a distance of 387.47 feet to a found 5/8 iron rod; thence, S892655E, a distance of 30.03 feet to a found asphalt nail; thence along Lauderdale Woodyard Rd. the following 3 calls: S011142W, a distance of 834.58 feet to survey point; thence, S005258W, a distance of 1038.84 feet to a survey point; thence, S005450W, a distance of 270.96 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Also bounded within the interior of this tract is Richard Cemetery Association being described as follows: POINT OF COMMENCEMENT being a found 1 iron pipe at the Southeast corner of of property owned by Louisiana Correctional Facility; thence, S751452E, a distance of 152.88 feet to a survey point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the West boundary line of Tract herein described, N030352W, a distance of 46.00 feet to a survey point; thence along the North boundary line of Tract herein described, N862011E, a distance of 46.00 feet to a survey point; thence along the East boundary line of Tract herein described, S030352E, a distance of 46.00 feet to a survey point; thence along the South boundary line of Tract herein described, S862011W, a distance of 46.00 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Said tract described herein above contains 80.019 Acres +/- and shown as (80.019 Acres Total) on Plat of Survey by Jared A. Couvillion, Professional Land Surveyor, dated March 25, 2025. WDAEA01 *B ;S ;0 0 ;0 42 ;4 200518697 ;6 6823 ;9 71 T 000055 * Office Codes: B,S,00,042 AD Number: 4200518697 Case: 66823 Aug 6 1t 2130650 Notice Cost- $466.44

1.0 Advertisement The purchasing agent of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed RFPs and will open the same on: 1. Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2. At the purchasing office of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office located in the Archive and Central Distribution Facility at 5450 E. Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. 3. For: RFP 2027-4 for Avionics Upgrade 4. All RFPs must be submitted according to RFP requirements. Paper RFP may be obtained in the purchasing office of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. 5. The public shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the contract between the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office and the Contractor is fully executed. 6. The Sheriffs Office reserves the right to reject any and all RFPs for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. 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, those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 7. RFP may be held by the Sheriffs Office for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) day s from the date on the opening of the RFP for the purpose of reviewing the RFP and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to award. 8. Official action on the RFP will be taken within sixty (60) days by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. 9. All RFPs must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope. 10. Electronic copies can be accessed through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/louisiana/calcasie uparishsheriffsoffice RFP 2027-4 Avionics Upgrade Kim Shelton, Purchasing Agent Aug 6, 13, 20 3t 2130486 Notice Cost- $154.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Evelyn Leeann Frelot, please contact P. David Olney, Attorney at Law, Lake Charles, Louisiana, (337) 436-1644. Aug 5, 6, 7 3t 2130477 Notice Cost- $59.61

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

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration and shall be directed to the Office of Facility Planning and Control, 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Office Building, Suite 7-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 or P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 01, 2026, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in a public meeting in the Claiborne Office Building, Conference Room 1-145. FOR: Contraband Bayou Erosion Retaining Wall Phase II McNeese State University Lake Charles, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER: 19-627-12-03, F.19002437; 01-107-06B-11, F.01004810 (Supplement) & 01-107-18-02, F.01004811 (Supplement) Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C.. Printed copies are not available from the Designer but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C. 4045 Ernest Street Lake Charles, LA 70605 Telephone: 337-419-1896 E-mail: austind@fenstermaker.com All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at McNeese State University, Facilities Planning and Management Complex, Conference Room 103, 4406 Common Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2166 for the classification of Heavy Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. 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. When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned (LaVet) Small Entrepreneurships Program. Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/fpc/. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Cheryl Schilling at Cheryl.Schilling@la.gov or (225) 342-6060 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. STATE OF LOUISIANA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL MATTHEW H. BAKER, DIRECTOR Jul 30, Aug 6, 13 3t 2129406 Notice Cost- $329.50

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