NOTICE OF AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION OF NAMI SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of NAMI SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana, has adopted a resolution to voluntarily dissolve the corporation on 6/9/2026. All persons or entities having claims against the corporation are hereby requested to present them in writing to the corporation at the following address: LASHONDA WILLIAMS P O BOX 1509 BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 Each written claim must include: (1) the claimants full name, address, and telephone number; (2) the amount claimed; (3) the basis for the claim and the date(s) the obligation arose; and (4) copies of any documentation supporting the claim. Pursuant to La. R. S. 12.1-1407, any claim against the corporation will be extinguished by peremption unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is brought within three (3) years from the date of first publication of this notice. BY: LASHONDA WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NAMI LOUISIANA Sept 26, Oct 1 2t 2137999 Notice Cost- $155.53

ADVERTISEMENT This is to advise that the contract between the Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight and Blake D Hines, Inc dated May 29, 2025, filed on record on June 3, 2025, bearing File No. 3573855, for District Project No. SD-2024-WW5-163 (Filter No. Two Valve Replacement Project) has been substantially completed and accepted by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on Thursday, September 03, 2026. Any person or persons, individuals or corporations holding an unpaid invoice for labor or materials in conjunction with said project should file a lien with the Office of the Clerk of Court on or before November 5, 2026. Brian Abshire, President Sept 26, Oct 3 2t 2137907 Notice Cost- $52.00

Vinton, Louisiana September 8, 2026 The President and Board of Commissioners of the Vinton Harbor and Terminal District met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 1203 Horridge Street, Vinton, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. after full compliance with all requirements as to notice and otherwise in respect to convening of said meeting with the following members present: Jerry Merchant, President Haley Bellard, Commissioner Charles Broussard, Commissioner Alexis Morrow, Commissioner ABSENT: Steven L. Jennings, Commissioner ALSO PRESENT: David Bruchhaus, Attorney and John Veronie, Engineer President Merchant called the meeting to order. Commissioner Morrow led in prayer and then followed the Pledge of Allegiance. It was moved by Commissioner Bellard that minutes of prior meeting/s, copies of which were mailed to each commissioner be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried. Bills for the month were approved upon a motion by Commissioner Bellard, seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow and seconded by Commissioner Brousard that the financial statements for August 31, 2026, be approved as presented. Motion carried. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2026 BALANCE FORWARD $ 187,255.15 RECIEPTS: $ 257,656.12 DISBURSEMENTS $ 93,656.12 BALANCE AS OF 08/31/2026 $351,516.33 President Merchant gave the monthly Presidents report. He updated the governing authority on the following items: Problem at PBC with a fuse box Park & Ride Lease update Wayne Tharp purchasing dirt from the district Aclara update John Veronie, Engineer gave the monthly Engineers report. Attorney David Bruchhaus updated the governing authority on the following legal matters: Right of First Refusal from Aclara on the north half of Tract 11 Entergy Sub-Station on port property CMAR Contracts Keiland Construction update CEA with Town of Vinton and Parish for Water/Sewer Lines There being no further business to come before the Governing Authority, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bellard and carried. Jerry Merchant, President Attest: Mary O. Vice, Clerk Sept 26 1t 2137899 Notice Cost- $80.50

WHEREABOUTS Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts or location of CECELIA PITRE (ESTATE), owners of 2120 3rd Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70615, please contact Attorney Steven Coward, at (337) 515-2233. Sept 26, 29 2t 2137873 Notice Cost- $49.69

I am applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of low and high alcoholic content at retail at the following address: Permit to be issued to: Robertas Restaurant LLC dba Robertas Restaurant, 2940 Lake Street, in the city of Lake Charles in the parish of Calcasieu in the state of Louisiana. Garrick Lennette LLC Member Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. title 26, Section 85 and 283. Sept 26, 29 2t 2137719 Notice Cost- $71.00

City of Lake Charles Meeting Minutes City Council Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers at City Hall AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 TO BE TAKEN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 150-97, RULES FOR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA Call to Order Call to Order - President Stuart Weatherford, Presiding Invocation Invocation - Ronnie Harvey, Jr. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance - Matthew Vezinot Roll Call Present: 5 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Absent: 2 - Matt Young, Craig Marks Also present were Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, John Cardone, City Administrator and Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. Approval of Minutes 1. 26-530 Minutes Without any objections, the Minutes were approved as follows. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 5 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 2 - Matt Young, Craig Marks Abstain: 0 - None Defer/Delete President Weatherford stated Items 3, 18 and 28 were being deferred until the regular council meeting on October 7, 2026, and Item 9 was being removed to go through the Administrative Hearing process. He further stated that Items 10 through 17 were being deferred until the regular meeting on October 21, 2026. Appointments 2. 26-560 Appoint a chairman to review bids for Project No. CP3537 Goosport Recreation Splash Pad. Councilman Ronnie Harvey, Jr., was appointed as chairman. 3. 26-249 Appoint a chairman to review bids for Project No. CP3051 - 2025 Citywide Striping Package. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 7, 2026. 4. 26-505 Appoint a chairman to review bids for Project No. CP3492 Mallard Golf Club Driving Range Improvements. Councilman Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., was appointed as chairman. Public Hearings 5. 26-128 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 711 Fall Street, Rose Young Fontenot and Frank Fontenot, owners. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from August 19, 2026. Annette Walker, 1627 St. John Street, Lake Charles, LA stated that she was still working with her attorney to complete the succession and requested additional time. Councilman Harvey recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 5 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 2 - Matt Young, Craig Marks Abstain: 0 - None 6. 26-375 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 738 Iberville Street (swimming pool only), Nikia Yevette Guillory, owner.Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from August 19, 2026. Mr. Hester stated that he had received several complaints on the property. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Weatherford recommended deferral to the October 21, 2026, regular council meeting since Councilman Marks was not present, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 5 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 2 - Matt Young, Craig Marks Abstain: 0 - None 7. 26-377 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 312 Maple Street, Marlene Johnson Marks, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from August 19, 2026. Crystal Craven, Realtor, 2002 W. Walnut Street, Suite 3, Lake Charles, LA stated that the title company was delayed in providing insurance and requested thirty days. Councilman Weatherford with agreement from Councilman Harvey recommended deferral until the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 8. 26-372 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1302 11th Street, Stephen Daniel Peters and Betty Louise Allen Peters, owners. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a deferral from the regular council meeting on August 19, 2026. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Fondel recommended time delays of 30/60, which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 9. 26-126 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1517 Martha Street, Don Erik Muhammad, owner. President Weatherford stated that this item was being removed from the agenda and sent through the Administrative Hearing process at the beginning of the meeting. 10. 26-468 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 641 6th Street, Matthew D. Henrich, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 11. 26-469 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 802 North Simmons Street, Joseph Trent Andrepont, Matilda Andrepont Fontenot, Jo Ann Andrepont, Nathaniel Gregory Key, Ramona May Key Prudhomme, Clarence Mathias Andrepont, Marshall Lawrence Andrepont, Eldridge Andrepont, Marjorie Guillory Talbot, Peter Elgie Guillory, Eleanor Elaine Guillory St. Mary, Audrey Jean Guillory Duplechain, Julius Leo Guillory, Emily Jeanette Guillory Creighton, John Edward Guillory, Sara Ardean Guillory Williams, Cheryl Ann Guillory Atooli, Joseph Anthony Guillory, Terri Annette Guillory Dinkins, Derrick James Guillory, Lois Veer Guillory, Lewis Robert Guillory, Charles Dandre Edwards, Casandra Rose Edwards, and Joseph Perce Edwards, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 12. 26-470 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 913 5th Avenue, Castillo Investments, LLC, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 13. 26-472 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1011 Orange Street (carport/deck only), Charles Thomas Miller, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 14. 26-473 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1415 8th Street (south wing building only), Hamilton Christian Academy, Inc., owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 15. 26-474 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1432 Fournet Street (garage only), Alex John, Jr. (Estate), owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 16. 26-475 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1433 Shaw Street, JDB Holdings, LLC, owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 17. 26-476 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1616 Legion Street, Willard Edward Captain, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026. 18. 26-478 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 4508 Autumnwood Lane (burned structure), Jacob Robert and Heather Lynn Ross, LLC, owner. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 7, 2026. Ordinances for Final Action 19. 26-520 An ordinance accepting the most responsive and responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project CP3134 N. Louisiana Avenue / Jackson Street Interchange Watermain Improvements. A motion was made by Councilman Harvey to accept the recommended quote from R. Cloud Construction in the amount of $237,225.00. The vote was as follows. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 20. 26-521 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. Councilman Weatherford stated that this included the Prien Lake Road pedestrian bridge near Olmsted Shipyard and the funding was secured through State funding with no local match. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 21. 26-522 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the Electrical Streetlights on Sallier Street. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 22. 26-523 An ordinance amending Section 24-4-205(5)(a) of the City of Lake Charles Zoning Ordinance relative to Variance Limitations. Lauren Bynum, Assistant Director of the Planning Department, presented proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding limitations on variances. The proposed changes would allow the Planning Commission to approve variances exceeding 10% for height, floor to area ratio, and lot coverage requirements. She stated that the changes would also amend the limitation on rear setback variances to match the limitation for side setbacks, establishing a minimum setback of three (3) feet and that all variance decisions would still remain appealable to the City Council. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: Executive Session For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 23. 26-528 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Jana M. Gallier v. City of Lake Charles and Tryon Dean McGinnis, Docket No. 2025-1812, Division H, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. President Weatherford stated that any member wishing to discuss the matter in executive session could request to do so, but no action or decisions would be taken during the executive session. No member requested that the matter be discussed in executive session. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None The Following Resolutions May Be Adopted by Consent 24. 26-549 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3545 W. McNeese Street Drainage Improvements (South Side) Barbe High School Parking Lot. Councilman Vezinot was appointed as chairman. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 25. 26-550 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to issue a Request for Proposals for the most qualified proposer for Maintenance of City Lights for the Public Works Department. Wendy Robinson, Director of Public Works, stated that Entergy is relinquishing responsibility for certain interstate, overpass, and underpass lighting and transferring the responsibility to the City. Mayor Simien stated that this was happening in other cities as well. Emily McDaniel, Director of Finance, stated that traditionally Entergy acted as the middleman contracting repairs and billing the City, but now the contractors would work directly for the City. Staff had a meeting planned to meet with Entergy to discuss further. Councilman Marks was appointed as chairman. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 26. 26-551 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. LCR109 Citywide Sidewalk & Median Enhancements. Councilman Harvey was appointed as chairman. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 27. 26-558 A resolution setting date to appoint a member to the Recreation District Number One of Ward Three Board, to fill the expiring term of Mark Young, for a period of five years. His term expires on October 27, 2026. President Weatherford stated the appointment would be made at the regular meeting on October 7, 2026. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 6 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Matt Young Abstain: 0 - None 28. 26-563 A resolution to the Louisiana Federal Delegation and to the Louisiana Public Service Commission to have Entergy Louisiana, LLC., recognize their rate payers as being eligible for funds Entergy Louisiana, LLC., received from FEMA to help defray some of the costs of hurricane repairs. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on October 7, 2026. The Following Ordinances are for Introduction by Consent and Will Be Read Into the Record the Day Following This Meeting at 9:00am in the City Council Chambers in City Hall 29. 26-552 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the lawsuit styled Jennifer White, Kenneth White, Kathleen Washington, Daniel Washington, Sheryln Solano, Michael Solano, Donald Piper, Sheryl Piper, and Craig Johnson v. Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu), City of Lake Charles, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Docket No. 2021-5235, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 30. 26-553 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 31. 26-554 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury relative to a line-item appropriation contained in Act 961 of 2026 RLS for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 32. 26-555 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3445 - Shell Beach Drive Bridge over Pithon Coulee Repair, and to amend the budget as necessary. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 33. 26-556 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with the selected qualified proposer that responds to the Request for Proposals for Maintenance of City Lights. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 34. 26-557 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. LCR109 Citywide Sidewalk & Median Enhancements, and to amend the budget as necessary. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. 35. 26-561 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3537 - Goosport Recreation Splashpad. Introduced as read into the record by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. Adjournment With no further business to come before the Council, President Marks adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026. I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct draft of the Minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, held on the 16th day of September, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 21st day of September, 2026, s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Ordinances adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said city held on the 16th day of September, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 21st day of September, 2026 s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities. The City operates without regard to race, color, or national origin. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI and/or Americans with Disabilities Act may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles. The Citys Title VI Coordinator/ADA Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491 1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491 1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head. Ordinance: 20626 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1302 11th Street, Stephen Daniel Peters and Betty Louise Allen Peters, owners. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of June 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1302 11th Street, legally described as: Lot 11 and W Lot 12 Blk 11 Edgemont, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Stephen Daniel Peters and Betty Louise Allen Peters, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 16th day of October, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 16th day of November, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 17th day of November, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 19th day of October, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 16th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 9/16/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Matt Young Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Ordinance: 20627 An ordinance accepting the most responsive and responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project CP3134 N. Louisiana Avenue / Jackson Street Interchange Watermain Improvements. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the most responsive and responsible quote and enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3134 N. Louisiana Avenue / Jackson Street Interchange Watermain Improvements. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the contract price. SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said contractor from appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 9/16/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Matt Young Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Ordinance: 20628 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivision or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation or individual; and WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session (2026 RLS) of the Louisiana Legislature, which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 3 of the 2026 RLS contains a line item appropriation within the Agencys budget for the benefit of the City of Lake Charles of which the sum of Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($300,000.00) dollars has been allocated for the Prien Lake Road Pedestrian Bridge. WHEREAS, the public purpose is to provide a new pedestrian infrastructure which will make it safer for pedestrians to cross over the Contraband Bayou on Prien Lake Road, within the City of Lake Charles. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the line item appropriation authorized in Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for the Prien Lake Road Pedestrian Bridge. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 9/16/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Matt Young Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Ordinance: 20629 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the Electrical Streetlights on Sallier Street. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivision or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation or individual; and WHEREAS, Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session (2026 RLS) of the Louisiana Legislature, which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 3 of the 2026 RLS contains a line item appropriation within the Agencys budget for the benefit of the City of Lake Charles of which the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($135,000.00) dollars has been allocated for Electrical Streetlights on Sallier Street. WHEREAS, the public purpose is to promote safe, accessible navigation along public rights- of-way for all residents and visitors on Sallier Street, within the City of Lake Charles. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the line item appropriation authorized in Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for Electrical Streetlights on Sallier Street. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 9/16/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Matt Young Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Ordinance: 20630 An ordinance amending Section 24-4-205(5)(a) of the City of Lake Charles Zoning Ordinance relative to Variance Limitations. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: Section 24-4-205(5)(a) of the Lake Charles Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Variances shall not be granted which would: (i) Permit the creation of a lot or parcel that cannot be developed in compliance with this ordinance and other regulations applicable thereto; (ii) Permit any reduction of the minimum building setback required by Section 24- 5-203(7) of this ordinance; (iii) Permit any reduction of the minimum landscape planting materials within the front yard setback along an arterial or collector street required by Section 24-5-210 of this ordinance; (iv) Permit the reduction of a building setback to not less than 3 (feet) from a side or rear property line for individual lots not in a Planned Neighborhood or Development or the perimeter lots of a Planned Neighborhood or Development. SECTION 2: All other paragraphs, subsections, subparagraphs, clauses, phrases, and words of this section, not specifically amended by this ordinance, are to remain the same. At a meeting of the City Council on 9/16/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Matt Young Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Ordinance: 20631 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Jana M. Gallier v. City of Lake Charles and Tryon Dean McGinnis, Docket No. 2025-1812, Division H, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement to settle any and all claims against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Jana M. Gallier v. City of Lake Charles and Tryon Dean McGinnis, Docket No. 2025-1812, Division H, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is further authorized to include any terms or conditions which he deems necessary in the settlement agreement and to pay said settlement from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 9/16/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Matt Young Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Sept 26 1t 2137502 Notice Cost- $916.00

ADVERTISEMENT This is to advise that the contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Siema Construction, LLC, dated September 18, 2025, filed on record on September 19, 2025, bearing File No. 3584579, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-202-0001 (Belfield Ditch Multi-Road Crossing Replacement Project) has been substantially completed and accepted by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Any person or persons, individuals or corporations holding an unpaid invoice for labor or materials in conjunction with said project should file a lien with the Office of the Clerk of Court on or before November 9, 2026. Brian Abshire, President Sept 26, Oct 3 2t 2137501 Notice Cost- $64.00

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 09/21/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: Kendrick Charles Wilkins, 1700 Blk. of N Adams St Lot S of 1710 N Adams St, Assessment # 00282995 Robert LeBlanc Properties LLC, 1214 Arkansas St, Assessment # 00273724 5Point Rental & Realty LLC, 1302 Arkansas St, Assessment # 00307726 Timothy C Lawrence ET UX, 412 Bonvue, Assessment # 00429368 The BDH Group LLC, 307 S Cherry St, Assessment # 01027891 NAR Solutions Inc., 804 Cherryhill St, Assessment # 00399213A Farris Family Properties, 300 Blk. Church St Lot SW Corner Church & Bilbo St, Assessment # 00580201 Mazen Mustapha Hijazi, 501 W College St, Assessment # 00413224 Lannis Joseph (NMN) ET UX, 3418 Common St, Assessment # 00374865 Alpha Construction & Property Management LLC, 3429 Common St, Assessment # 00404594 Jimmy Labouve, 815 Craft St, Assessment # 00319368 Julia Thomas, 126 N Ford St, Assessment # 00606693 Laurel Crown Group LLC, 2105 Hagan St, Assessment # 00367303 Ivan Edward Avery ET UX, 411 Jackson St, Assessment # 00588261 Anthony Belvin, 602 Jackson St, Assessment # 01325155 Suzette Chenevert Alford, 709 Jackson St, Assessment # 00890804 Elite Investing LLC, 2028 Knapp St, Assessment # 00398829A Rathnam Indurthy ET UX, 612 E Lagrange St, Assessment # 00390119 Elizabeth Simon, 100 Blk. N Lyons St NE corner N Lyons & Lewis St, Assessment # 00601772 Lake City Construction Inc., 901 E McNeese St, Assessment # 01321584 Harold Tillman Shelton, 500 Blk. Mill St Lot E of 515 Mill St, Assessment # 01358904 George Morris, 319 Moss St, Assessment # 00549444 Tournesol Properties LLC, 3016 Reidway St, Assessment # 00309796 TKS Properties LLC, 1100 & 1102 Tulane St, Assessment # 000444456 Vallette Rentals LLC, 1013 14th St, Assessment # 00308900 Bayou Gator Enterprises LLC, 1016 14th St, Assessment # 00401714 Norris James Fontenot, 410 17th St, Assessment # 00913804 Esyma Loeb ET AL, 210 N Louisiana Ave, Assessment # 00580414 T&B Rentals LLC, 3208 Louisiana Ave., Assessment # 00292311 Lucinda Marie Leger Roberson ET VIR, 3702 Louisiana Ave., Assessment # 00405825 AT&T Mobility LLC, 4718 Nelson Rd, Assessment # 01320957 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Autumn Ryley Treme, 1321 Bank St, Assessment # 00572683 Konicnatel, 2316 Dewey St, Assessment # 00289671 Navy Simon, 2135 Martha St, Assessment # 00476846 Dominique Simon, 1205 Tulane St, Assessment # 00382663 Sec. 23:5 (B-C): Dirt Pile(s) for Landscaping or Otherwise violations: Robert LeBlanc Properties LLC, 1214 Arkansas St, Assessment # 00273724 Damika Renee Harmon, 3920 Brentwood St, Assessment # 00330310 AT & T Mobility LLC, 4718 Nelson RD, Assessment # 01320957 Sept 24, 26 2t 2137476 Notice Cost- $187.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts or location of JAMES WILLIAM HARLOW and/or MELISSA JO CLEVELAND HARLOW, with a last known residence within Calcasieu parish, LA, please, contact Attorney Steven Coward at (337) 515-2233. Sept 24, 26 2t 2137358 Notice Cost- $49.69

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of CAMERON BARANEK please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337)884-8302, 2026-2153. Sept 24, 26, 29 3t 2137353 Notice Cost- $59.61

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Aylsworth Road Reconstruction project by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana at the Administration Building; 1940 CC Bel Road; Elton, LA 70532; until 10:00 A.M. (local time) on October 13, 2026, at which time and place, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids shall be provided on the form(s) provided within the Construction Proposal. Interested Contractors can request an electronic copy of the bid documents by emailing Steve Manuel, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Infrastructure Manager, at smanuel@coushatta.org. There will be a pre-bid meeting on September 29, 2026, at 10 am at the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Administration Building (1940 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532). Work under this project consists of clearing and grubbing, removal of concrete slab bridge, grading, asphalt concrete, class II base course, riprap, concrete box culvert, and related work. The estimated cost range is $1,000,000 to $2,500,000. The estimated cost range is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. The bid prices received from bidders will be evaluated based on the actual estimate value, which will be published after bid opening, for award determination. The 2026 Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges shall be used throughout construction. The winning bidder shall be licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150 2165 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction before execution of the awarded contract. Each bidder must deposit with their bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must be in good standing and currently licensed to write surety bonds in the State of Louisiana by the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted in writing to Steve Manuel, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Infrastructure Manager, smanuel@coushatta.org and Brandon Lowe, Project Engineer, blowe@qk4.com by October 7, 2026. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda shall be considered binding. This contract is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DOL 29 CFR Part 5), as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor. This contract is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 177-58. The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. David Sickey, Chairman Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Sept 19,26,Oct 3,10 4t 2136735 Notice Cost- $750.88

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Vidrine Road Bridge Reconstruction project by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana at the Administration Building; 1940 CC Bel Road; Elton, LA 70532; until 10:00 A.M. (local time) on October 13, 2026, at which time and place, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids shall be provided on the form(s) provided within the Construction Proposal. Interested Contractors can request an electronic copy of the bid documents by emailing Steve Manuel, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Infrastructure Manager, at smanuel@coushatta.org. There will be a pre-bid meeting on September 29, 2026, at 10am at the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Administration Building (1940 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532). Work under this project consists of clearing and grubbing, removal of concrete slab bridge, grading, asphalt concrete, class II base course, riprap, precast concrete piles, concrete slab span bridge, and related work. The estimated cost range is $2,500,000 to $5,000,000. The estimated cost range is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. The bid prices received from bidders will be evaluated based on the actual estimate value, which will be published after bid opening, for award determination. The 2026 Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges shall be used throughout construction. The winning bidder shall be licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150 2165 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction before execution of the awarded contract. Each bidder must deposit with their bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must be in good standing and currently licensed to write surety bonds in the State of Louisiana by the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted in writing to Steve Manuel, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Infrastructure Manager, smanuel@coushatta.org and Brandon Lowe, Project Engineer, blowe@qk4.com by October 7, 2026. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda shall be considered binding. This contract is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DOL 29 CFR Part 5), as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor. This contract is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 177-58. The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. David Sickey, Chairman Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Sept 19,26,Oct 3,10 4t 2136734 Notice Cost- $750.88