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PUBLIC NOTICE OPPORTUNITY FOR REQUESTING A PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are hereby advised that the Claiborne Parish Police Jury has applied to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for project funding under Federal Transit Administration (Section 5310 and/or 5311) for the following: PROJECT: Claiborne Parish Police Jury is preparing to replace existing equipment to continue transportation services in the Parish. Further details relative to the project are available from April Childress, 621 South Main St. Homer, LA 71040, 318-927-3557. Interested persons are advised that they may request that a public hearing be conducted to provide a means for the public to express their views relative to the proposed project on the probable social, economic, and environmental effects involved. In lieu of requesting a public hearing, interested persons may submit their comments in writing. Written requests for a public hearing and/or submittal of comments must be postmarked on or before 09/26/2026, and should be addressed to: April Childress P.O. Box 569 Homer, LA 71040. Should a public hearing be required, a public notice will be published stating the date, time, and location of the hearing. (September 11, 2026) __________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Resolution No. 15-26 WHEREAS, the Delta Regional Authority (hereinafter “DRA”) was created by Congress by the Delta Regional Authority Act of 2000, as amended, as a federal/state partnership now comprised of 255 counties and parishes within the eight states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in order to remedy severe and chronic economic distress by stimulating economic development and fostering partnerships that will have a positive im- pact on the Delta Region’s economy; WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick acting by and through its Town Council proposes to and has applied for an award with DRA for the Fiscal Year 2026 federal award program cycle; WHEREAS, DRA requires that a person be designated, appointed, and given the authority to perform certain duties and administration of said award for and on behalf of the Awardee; WHEREAS, the Town Council met in a regular session on September 8, 2026, whereby James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Lud Henry, Colleen Askew and Raymond Price, constituting a quorum; WHEREAS, a motion was made James Richard, was seconded by Raymond Price , to designate and appoint Duval H. Arthur, Jr. to perform all duties and administration of said award, which carried unanimously by voice vote and was re- corded on the minutes; WHEREAS, a motion was made to not use the additional funds supplied by n/a in the amount of $n/a to said award which was carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded on the minutes; WHEREAS, a motion was not made as there is no in-kind provided by N/A, was seconded by N/A, to not make an in-kind contribution of N/A with a fair market value of $N/A to said award which carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded on the minutes; and WHEREAS, a motion was made that in the event of an administration change, the new Mayor shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE RE- SOLVED THAT, by the Town Council of the Town of Berwick, as follows: THAT, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., be and is hereby designated and appointed to perform on behalf of the Town of Berwick and has the authority to make those acts and assume any and all duties in dealing with the award with DRA for the Fiscal Year 2026 federal award program cycle until grant close out; ——————— Jamie Keith – Town Clerk Date: ————— APPROVED: ——————— Duval H. Arthur, Jr. – MAYOR Date: ————— Delta Regional Authority THAT, Duval H. Arthur, Jr. is hereby authorized to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, award closing documents, request for funds, status reports to DRA for the Fiscal Year 2026 federal award program cycle and beyond; THAT, the Awardee agrees to not use the additional funds provided by N/A in the amount of $n/a to said award; THAT, the Awardee is not making an in-kind contribution of N/A with a fair market value of $N/A to said award; and THAT, in the event of an administration change, the Mayor shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution. READ AND ADOPTED, this the 8th day of September 2026. ——————— ATTEST Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS September 11, 2026 City of Morgan City 512 First Street Morgan City, LA 70380 (985) 385-1770 These notices shall satisfy two separate but re- lated procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Morgan City REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 28th the City of Morgan City will submit a request to the HUD for the re- lease of HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant B-24-CP-LA-091 funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Lake End Park Pier Project for the purpose of construct a new, multi-use development on an undeveloped waterfront property along Lake Palourde in Morgan City, Louisiana. The estimated HUD funding is $1,850,000. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Morgan City has de- termined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National En- vironmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not re- quired. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at City of Morgan City, 512 First Street, Morgan City, LA 70380 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 4 P.M CT. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Morgan City. All comments re- ceived by September 28, 2026, will be considered by the City of Morgan City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Morgan City certifies to HUD that Charlie Solar in his capacity as City Administrator consents to ac- cept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce re- sponsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s ap- proval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Morgan City to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will ac- cept objections to its release of fund and the City of Morgan City’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Morgan City; (b) the City of Morgan City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the de- velopment process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at New Orleans Field Office 500 Poydras Street 9th Floor New Orleans, LA 70130. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Charlie Solar, City Administrator, City of Morgan City Adv. Sept. 11, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain To: All interested Agencies including LDEQ, USFWS, USDA, LASHPO, USEPA Region 6, LDWF, LADOTD, LDENR, OCE, FEMA, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that The City of Morgan City under 24 CFR Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or Executive Order 11990 and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded under HUD Community Planning and De- velopment (CPD) Grant B-24-CP-LA-091. The proposed project(s) is located near 2300 Highway 70 in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, LA and is located in a floodplain. The City of Morgan City proposes to construct a new, multi-use development on an undeveloped waterfront property along Lake Palourde in Morgan City, Louisiana. The proposed multi-use development is adjacent to Lake End Park. The goal of the proposed project is to further enhance the Lake End Park area by offering commercial services and additional recreational opportunities. The facility will encompass retail spaces to be leased to local businesses. The facility will have decks and an amphitheater equipped to host entertainment acts. The facility will also have direct beach ac- cess, protected by a rock breakwater. The proposed facility is located within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Zone AE. The project area is within FIRM panels 22101C0385F and 22099C0675H. The Freeboard Value Approach (FVA) will be followed for design of the facility, which will involve construction of the facility at 2 feet above base flood elevation (BFE). The design will also include flood mitigation measures such as stormwater runoff management, native vegetation landscaping, and permeable surfaces. The floodplain does not have any intrinsic values (e.g. recreational, educational, scientific, historic, and cultural) and the proposed facility would be consistent with the surrounding land use. A wetland delineation was conducted for the project area. The City will submit a Section 404/10 Permit application to USACE and a Coastal Use Permit application to OCE as part of the project planning effort. The City of Morgan City has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize adverse im- pacts and to re- store and preserve natural and beneficial functions and intrinsic values of the existing floodplain/wetland: A. Relocate the Project Outside of the Floodplain. The entire shoreline of Lake Palourde is classified as either Zone A or Zone V once outside of the levee system. The existing Lake End Park facilities are located within the floodplain. The city determined it would not be possible to relocate the proposed project outside of the floodplain and maintain the facility’s main purpose of serving as a lakefront recreational hub. B. Construct Commercial Buildings Only and Do Not Construct Waterfront Features. Under this alternative, the city would only construct the commercial buildings and parking lot and would not construct the waterfront features. This alternative was not selected due to a major emphasis on recreational opportunities provided by the site. The recreational opportunities are intended to attract more visitors that will patronize the commercial buildings. The facility would lose its minor beneficial impact to recreation through the implementation of this alternative. The proposed project is not anticipated to adversely impact Lake Palourde. Therefore, removal of the waterfront features from the project scope would not beneficially impact ecological or natural features of the lake. C. Construct the Proposed Project at Adjacent Site. Under this alternative, the city would construct the proposed development in the space presently occupied by the RV park and dog park. This alternative would incorporate existing utilities, connection to LA-70, and an existing pier. There would be minor beneficial impacts to vegetation and ground disturbance as less clearing would be required in this alternative. However, this alternative was not selected because these existing features are beneficial to the recreational value and public use of the park. The goal of the project is to en- hance the park and provide additional recreational opportunities. Demolition of existing recreational opportunities would be inconsistent with the selection criteria. Demolition of existing facilities would also be an added construction cost for the project, representing a minor, negative impact to economics. The park would be required to temporarily close for visitors under this alternative to avoid negative impacts to public safety. D. Construct Commercial Buildings and Waterfront Features on Undeveloped Site - Proposed Alternative. The proposed alternative would be to construct the full development, as detailed in the project description, on the undeveloped site owned by the city. The proposed alternative would achieve the identified selection criteria, serving as a recreational hub for the residents while respecting the natural environment and surrounding features. The proposed alternative would require clearing of vegetation and new access to Highway 70. However, construction would not interfere with the existing use of Lake End Park. The proposed alternative would allow the public to continue to use the existing park for recreation during construction. E. No Action Alternative. Under the No Action Alternative (NAA), the proposed development would not be constructed. Lake End Park would continue to serve as a recreational facility, offering RV lots, dog park and a pier. The area for the proposed development would remain undeveloped and inaccessible for public recreation. Under the NAA, the city would not have commercial facilities or restaurants at the park for visitors. Swimming and recreational activities would be limited to the existing footprint of Lake End Park. The City of Morgan City determines that there is no practicable alternative for locating the project within the floodplain. This is due to: 1) The need to locate the facility along Lake Palourde and connection to the existing Lake End Park facilities for reactional opportunities; 2) The desire to construct the project on city owned property.To minimize the potential adverse impacts to lives, property, and natural values within the floodplain and to restore and preserve the value of the floodplain, mitigation measures will be implemented. Native landscaping will be planted as a mitigation measure and to preserve the natural value of the facility. Construction activities in Lake Palourde would be managed to minimize aquatic impacts to the extent practicable. Manatee protection protocols would be implemented to shut down all work activities in the event of a sighting. Public safety mitigation measures such as warning signs and flotation devices for the proposed beach. The City of Morgan City has re- evaluated alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative to floodplain development. Environmental files documenting compliance with Executive Order 11988, and/or Executive Order 11990, and 24 CFR 55, are available for public inspection, re- view and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain can facilitate and en- hance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by the City of Morgan City at the following address on or before September 28, 2026, to Charlie Solar, City of Morgan City, 512 First Street, Morgan City, LA 70380 and (985) 385-1770 Attention: Charlie Solar, City Administrator. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT at the above address. Comments may also be submitted via email at g.bonner@cityofmc.com Date: 9/11/2026 Adv. Sept. 11, 2026