LEGAL NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF NATCHITOCHES (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). The Owner will accept sealed or internet bids for – WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 2), City Bid No. 0682 , and will be received by Edd Lee, Director of Purchasing, City of Natchitoches, 1400 Sabine Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457, for the construction of the project described as follows: “WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 2)” Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City of Natchitoches, Office of the Director of Purchasing and delivered to the City not later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026 . All bids shall be plainly marked on the front of the sealed envelope as follows: SEALED BID, Bid of (Name and address of Contractor), “WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 2),” City of Natchitoches Bid No. 0682 , To be opened at 2:00 p.m. ., local time, on Thursday, February 12, 2026 , Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the City of Natchitoches Purchasing Department, 1400 Sabine Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457. Electronic bids can be submitted through www.bidexpress.com. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents that were prepared by BALAR Associates, Inc./EJES, Inc. may be examined at the office of BALAR Associates, Inc., located at 631 Milam Street, Suite 300, Shreveport, LA 71101. Copies may be obtained at the same office upon payment of $250.00 deposit, which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. As per LA R.S. 38:2212 D, deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit, less actual cost of reproduction, will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. A PDF electronic format copy of the Contract Documents (Construction Drawings and Specifications) may be emailed upon request at no charge. Please send requests to balar@balar-engineers.com. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All Addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. To bid and perform Work covered by these documents, the Contractor must be licensed under Classification IV – Municipal and Public Works Construction in the State of Louisiana. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. A non-mandatory Pre-bid Conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the City of Natchitoches Purchasing Department, 1400 Sabine Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Owner no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor $59.00 037.26 1/17/26 1/24/26 1/31/26

NOTICE OF FINAL ORDINANACE NUMBER 046 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Petite and Seconded by Mrs. Kirkendoll as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 046 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 64 OF 2001 BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, has recommended at their meeting of December 2, 2025 that the application of Frank Griffin, to rezone the property described above from R-1 to R-3 SE for the operation of a Short-Term Rental be APPROVED. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on December 8, 2025and published in the Natchitoches Times on December 13, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 12th day of January, 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $29.00 136.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF FINAL ORDINANCE NUMBER 044 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Nielsen and Seconded by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 044 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES AND NOR-WES, INC., OF A 0.801 ACRE TRACT, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS LOT 1 OF THE NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, RONNIE WILLIAMS, TO EXECUTE A LEASE IN FAVOR OF NOR-WES, INC., AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING OF THE LEASE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches is the owner of the following described property, which is located in the Natchitoches Regional Airport, to-wit: That certain piece, parcel or tract of land containing 0.801 acre, more or less, located at the Natchitoches Regional Airport in the City of Natchitoches, in Section 76, Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly shown on a survey by Brandon C. Thornton, dated January 19, 2022, and described thereon as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a NGS concrete monument having a Point ID of BX3075, known locally as “Mayeaux” having a Latitude of North 31 degrees 44 minutes 18.963 seconds, and a Longitude of West 93 degrees 5 minutes 58.159 seconds; thence run North 09 degrees East a distance of 1,727.52 feet to a point; thence run South 0 degrees East a distance of 231.65 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod being the Point of Beginning of the herein described tract; thence run South 58 degrees 51 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 50.00 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod; thence run South 43 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 78.24 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod; thence South 31 degrees 3 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 256.39 feet to a set 12 inch iron rod; thence run North 55 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 135.53 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod; thence run North 33 degrees 8 minutes 19 seconds East a distance of 269.90 feet to the Point of Beginning of the herein described tract. (Sometimes hereinafter referred to as “Leased Premises”). ; and WHEREAS, the Airport Manager, Justin Foshee, has negotiated the terms of a lease with Nor-Wes, Inc., of the Leased Premises, and the terms of the proposed lease have been approved by the Natchitoches Airport Commission; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the terms of the lease are for a ten (10) year period, with consideration of Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Nine and 00/100 ($3,489.00) Dollars per year, all as set forth in the attached Lease Agreement by and between the City of Natchitoches, and Nor-Wes, Inc.; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City desires to lease the Leased Premises, under the terms set forth above and more particularly set forth in the lease attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council in legal session convened as follows: (1) That after due proceedings and advertisement, the said City does lease that property described as a 0.801 acre, and being more particularly described and shown on a certificate of survey dated January 19, 2022, prepared by Brandon C. Thornton, to Nor-West, Inc., for the term of ten (10) years, with the annual consideration of Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Nine and 00/100 ($3,489.00) Dollars. (2) That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. (3) That any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. (4) That the Mayor, Ronnie Williams, be and he is hereby authorized, after due proceedings had, and after the legal delays have run, to execute a lease in favor of Nor-Wes, Inc., leasing that property more fully described as a 0.801 acre tract, and being more particularly described and shown on a certificate of survey dated January 19, 2022, prepared by Brandon C. Thornton, to Nor-West, Inc., for the term of ten (10) years, with the annual consideration of Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Nine and 00/100 ($3,489.00) Dollars. (5) That the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. (6) That the City takes cognizance of the fact that the property described above is not needed for public purposes by the City. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on December 8, 2025, and published in the Natchitoches Times on December 13, December 20, and December 27, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 12th day of January 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $77.00 035.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF FINAL ORDINANCE NUMBER 043 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Harrington and Seconded by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 043 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO#3 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA (BID NO. 0678) WHEREAS, Resolution No.086 of 2025 was passed by the Natchitoches City Council on October 13, 2025, authorizing the mayor to advertise for the New Fire Station No#3 University Parkway, Natchitoches, Louisiana (Bid No. 0678); and WHEREAS, this bid was advertised in the Natchitoches Times on October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2025, in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, six bid proposals were received and opened as follows: (1) Pat Williams Construction, LLC Leesville, LA $3,253,000.00 (2) Rhodes Properties $ Development, LLC Natchitoches, LA $3,280,000.00 (3) Tudor, Inc Alexandria, LA $3,453,000.00 (4) Testament Construction Services, LLC Shreveport, LA $3,650,000.00 (5) Womack & Sons Construction Group Harrisonburg, LA $3,705,000.00 (6) Martin Metal Construction Natchitoches, LA $3,849,995.00 WHEREAS, on November 26, 2025, the appointed committee of Clarissa Smith, Finance Director; Edd Lee, Director of Purchasing; John Wynn, Fire Chief; and Christopher Petite, Councilman, reviewed the bid proposals for the New Fire Station No#3 University Parkway, Natchitoches, Louisiana (Bid No. 0678); and WHEREAS, the above appointed committee members unanimously recommend the city award the bid to the lowest bidder Pat Williams Construction, LLC in the amount of $3,253,000.00. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on December 8, 2025, and published in the Natchitoches Times on December 13, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 12th day of January 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $47.00 034.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF FINAL ORDINANCE NUMBER 042 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Petite and Seconded by Mr. Nielsen as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 042 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE, UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, THAT THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES ENTER INTO A LEASE OF A 29.7 ACRE TRACT IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR HAY OPERATIONS WITH M & M FARMS OF CANE RIVER, L.L.C., AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADVERTISING. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches currently leases a 29.7-acre tract South of Industrial Drive in the Industrial Park, for hay to M & M Farms of Cane River, L.L.C. (sometimes hereinafter “M & M”); and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has reviewed the current lease and is of the opinion that M & M has satisfactorily fulfilled its obligations under the lease in the past, and is of the opinion that the lease should be renewed for a three-year term with M & M; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has recommended to the City Council of the City of Natchitoches that the lease be renewed with M & M for an additional three-year term; and WHEREAS FURTHER, a lease has been prepared setting forth the term, conditions, and consideration for the proposed hay field lease a copy of which said lease is attached hereto; and WHEREAS FURTHER, under the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 33:4712, any property owned by the City can be leased to any person after due advertisement and compliance with the law; WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the hay field rights are not needed by the City for any public purpose, but are a potential source of revenue if leased; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, in legal session convened, that the recommendations of the Purchasing Department are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into a lease agreement with M & M, for hay field operations, all in substantial compliance with the lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and approved by the Finance Department and Purchasing Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City takes cognizance of the fact that the rights to the property described above is not needed for public purposes by the City. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on November 24, 2025, and published in the Natchitoches Times on November 29, December 6, and December 13, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 12th day of January 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $59.00 033.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF FINAL ORDINANCE NUMBER 041 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Harrington and Seconded by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 041 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE, UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, THAT THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES ENTER INTO A LEASE OF A 25 ACRE TRACT IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR HAY OPERATIONS WITH JAMES R. STACY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADVERTISING. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches currently leases a 25-acre tract North of Industrial Drive in the Industrial Park, for hay to James Russell Stacy; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has reviewed the current lease and is of the opinion that Mr. Stacy has satisfactorily fulfilled his obligations under leases in the past, and is of the opinion that the lease should be renewed for a three-year term with Mr. Stacy; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has recommended to the City Council of the City of Natchitoches that the lease be renewed with James Russell Stacy for an additional three-year term; and WHEREAS FURTHER, a lease has been prepared setting forth the term, conditions, and consideration for the proposed hay field lease a copy of which said lease is attached hereto; and WHEREAS FURTHER, under the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 33:4712, any property owned by the City can be leased to any person after due advertisement and compliance with the law; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the hay field rights are not needed by the City for any public purpose, but are a potential source of revenue if leased; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, in legal session convened, that the recommendations of the Finance Department and Purchasing Department are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into a lease agreement with James R. Stacy, for hay field operations, all in substantial compliance with the lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and approved by the Director of Finance and Purchasing Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City takes cognizance of the fact that the rights to the property described above is not needed for public purposes by the City. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on November 24, 2025, and published in the Natchitoches Times on November 29, December 6, and December 13, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 12th day of January 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $59.00 032.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF FINAL ORDINANCE NUMBER 040 OF 2025 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll and Seconded by Mr. Petite as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 040 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE, UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE AIRPORT COMMISSION, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES AUTHORIZE A LEASE OF THAT AREA UNDER FENCE AT THE NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR HAY OPERATIONS WITH JAMES RUSSELL STACY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADVERTISING. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches currently leases its area under fence at the Natchitoches Regional Airport, for hay to James Russell Stacy; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has reviewed the current lease and is of the opinion that Mr. Stacy has satisfactorily fulfilled his obligations under leases in the past, and is of the opinion that the lease should be renewed for a three-year term with Mr. Stacy; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Finance Department and Purchasing Department has recommended to the City Council of the City of Natchitoches that the lease be renewed with James Russell Stacy for an additional three-year term; and WHEREAS FURTHER, a lease has been prepared setting forth the term, conditions, and consideration for the proposed hay field lease; WHEREAS FURTHER, under the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 33:4712, any property owned by the City can be leased to any person after due advertisement and compliance with the law; WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the hay field rights are not needed by the City for any public purpose, but are a potential source of revenue if leased; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Airport Commission has reviewed the proposed lease and has approved same; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, in legal session convened, that the recommendations of the Finance Department and Purchasing Department are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into a lease agreement with James Russell Stacy, for hay field operations, all in substantial compliance with the lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City takes cognizance of the fact that the rights to the property described above is not needed for public purposes by the City. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on November 24, 2025, and published in the Natchitoches Times on November 29, December 6, and December 13, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 12th day of January 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $65.00 031.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 003 OF 2026 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll at the January 13, 2026 City Council meeting as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 003 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES TO AWARD THE BID FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTING SUPPLIES (BID NO. 0681) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 087 of 2025 was passed by the Natchitoches City Council on October 13, 2025 authorizing the Mayor to advertise for bids for Christmas Lighting Supplies (Bid No. 0681); and WHEREAS, this bid was advertised in the Natchitoches Times on, December 11, December 18 and December 25, 2025 in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, three bid proposals were received and opened as follows: (1) Dean Nida & Associates, LLC Sarasota, FL $91,411.00 (2) Christmas Lights Inc. Edmund, OK $124,660.00 (3) Holiday Radiance Avon Lake, OH $138,250.00 WHEREAS, two bids received from Elite Textile Trading LLC and Christmas Lighting N Beyond did not comply with the terms of the bid and were not accepted; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2026 the appointed committee of, Clarissa Brown-Smith, Finance Director; Edd Lee, Director of Purchasing; Tim Tousek, Utility Director and Dale Nielsen, Councilman, reviewed the bid proposals for Christmas Lighting Supplies (Bid No. 0681); and WHEREAS, the above appointed committee members unanimously recommend the City award the bid to the lowest bidder Dean Nida and Associates in the amount of $91,411.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Honorable Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor, is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign any and all documents necessary for acceptance of this bid. $35.00 030.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 002 OF 2026 The following Ordinance was TABLED by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll and Seconded by Mrs. Elie as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 002 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE, UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, THAT THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES ENTER INTO AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE OF A 96.82 ACRE TRACT AT WHICH 69.11 ACRES IS FARMABLE/ARABLE LAND, MORE OR LESS, WITH RUSSELL & MARY EDITH STACY FARMS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADVERTISING. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches (sometimes hereinafter referred to as “City”) is the owner of 96.82 acre, more or less, tract situated in Section 74, Township 9 North, Range 7 West (sometimes hereinafter “Subject Tract”); and WHEREAS FURTHER, the immediate plans for the Subject Tract include the location of an emergency access road across the Northeast boundary of the Subject Tract and the lease of a one acre, more or less, site for a communications tower in the Northeast corner of the Subject Tract; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City has no immediate need or plans for the remaining portion of the Subject Tract; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Subject Tract was leased by the prior owners to Russell & Mary Edith Stacy Farms, and the Purchasing Department has reviewed the existing lease, and is of the opinion that the City should enter into a three-year lease with Russell & Mary Edith Stacy Farms under the terms and conditions as set forth in the attached Agricultural Lease; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the Purchasing Department has recommended to the City Council of the City of Natchitoches that the City lease the Subject Tract to Russell & Mary Edith Stacy Farms for a three-year term beginning February 1, 2026 until December 31, 2028; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the terms of the lease are for a three (3) year period, with consideration of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five and 25/100 ($10,595.25) Dollars per year at One Hundred Fifty-Three and 31/100 ($153.31) Dollars per farmable /arable acreage of 69.11 acres. WHEREAS FURTHER, a lease has been prepared setting forth the term, conditions, and consideration for the proposed Agricultural Lease, a copy of which said lease is attached hereto; and WHEREAS FURTHER, under the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 33:4712, any property owned by the City can be leased to any person after due advertisement and compliance with the law; WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the Subject Tract is not currently needed by the City for any public purpose, but is a potential source of revenue if leased; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, in legal session convened, that the recommendations of the Finance Department are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into an Agricultural Lease with Russell & Mary Edith Stacy Farms, all in substantial compliance with the lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and approved by the Finance Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City takes cognizance of the fact that the Subject Tract is not currently needed for public purposes by the City. Mrs. Elie made a motion to table this ordinance which was seconded by Mr. Petite, the motion to table was presented for a vote and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: Nielsen ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance tabled by a vote of 4 Ayes to 1 Nays this 12th day of January, 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $71.00 029.26 1/17/26

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 001 OF 2026 The following Ordinance was TABLED by Mrs. Elie and Seconded by Mr. Petite as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 001 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., TO EXECUTE AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE FROM THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES IN FAVOR OF RUSSELL & MARY EDITH STACY FARMS OF THAT PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN THE SOUTH LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1 BY-PASS AND WATERWELL ROAD BEING TRACTS "B"AND "D"AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GLEN L. CANNON, DATED OCTOBER 2005 AND RECORDED AT MAP SLIDE 569-B OF THE RECORDS OFNATCHITOCHES PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING OF THE LEASE, A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS Russell Stacy (sometimes hereinafter "Stacy Farms'') submitted a response to a Request For Proposal #0329, which requested proposals for the agricultural lease of two tracts of land located in Section 88, Township 9 North, Range 7 West and Section 57, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, said property being more fully being shown and depicted as Tracts "B" and "D" on a survey by Glen L. Cannon, dated October 2005 and recorded at Map Slide 569-B of the records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana; and wit: WHEREAS FURTHER, Tracts "B" and "D" are more fully described as follows, to- That certain piece, parcel or tract of land situated and located in Section 57, Township 8 North, Range 7 West and in Section 88 Township 9 North, Range 7 West, being more fully shown and depicted as Tracts "B" and "D" on a survey prepared by Glen L. Cannon, dated October; 2005, and recorded at Map Slide 569B of the records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, said Tract "B" being 171.22 acres, more or less and Tract "D" being 25.88 acres, more or less. WHEREAS FURTHER, in their response to RFP #0329, Stacy Farms proposed to lease Tracts "B" and "D" for the sum of $153.31 per acre per year, and as additional consideration has agreed to maintain by bush hog excess land, and will disc the property at the end of the lease in order to remove all rows; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the response by Stacy Farms was the highest price per acre offered and was the successful response; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the term of the lease, as bid, is for a three- year term, beginning February 1, 2026 and terminating December 31, 2028; and WHEREAS FURTHER, understanding the City of Natchitoches acquired the property for industrial development and acknowledging that the property may need to be made available to a developer during the term of the lease or some extension thereof, the parties have agreed that the City may terminate the lease early if the property is needed for industrial development, and if the lease is canceled during its term, the City will reimburse Stacy Farms for the fair market value of the crop at the time that the lease is cancelled; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the property which is the subject of the proposed lease is currently not being used for any purpose, and the City of Natchitoches desires to create a source of income for the City of Natchitoches until such time that the property is needed for industrial development; and WHEREAS FURTHER, a lease has been prepared setting forth the term, conditions, and consideration for the proposed agricultural lease; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council is of the opinion that the property shown and depicted as Tracts "B" and "D" on a survey by Glen L. Cannon, dated October 2005 and recorded at Map Slide 569-B of the records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, are not currently needed by the City for any public purpose, but are a potential source of revenue if leased; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, in legal session convened, that Ronnie Williams, Jr., Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, be and is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into an agricultural lease agreement with Stacy Farms, all in substantial compliance with the lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That notice of this proposed ordinance be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one (1) week apart, in the Natchitoches Times, the legal journal for the City, and that ordinance be posted in the City Hall. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any opposition to this ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk for the City of Natchitoches within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of this ordinance, and that a public hearing be held after the advertisements have been completed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise this proposed lease in accordance with law, i.e., three times in fifteen days, one week apart and to report to the City Council if any opposition is made in writing prior to the time of final adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City takes cognizance of the fact that the rights to the property described above is not currently needed for public purposes by the City. Mrs. Elie made a motion to table this ordinance which was seconded by Mr. Petite, the motion to table was presented for a vote and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington, Petite NAYS: Nielsen ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance tabled by a vote of 4 Ayes to 1 Nays this 12th day of January, 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 13th day of January, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. $83.00 028.26 1/17/26

WHEREABOUTS NOTICE If anyone knows the whereabouts of MICHAEL BRUCE JORDAN please contact Kay Stothart Celles via telephone: (318)238-9072; via email: kaystothartlaw@gmail.com; or via U.S. mail: 616 Front Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457. $17.00 027.26 1/17/26 1/22/26

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR PERMIT DHS Investment LLC doing business as Discount Liquor and Tobacco Depot is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a Permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the parish of Natchitoches at the following address: 5892 Highway 1, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Muhammad Haseeb, Owner $50.00 013.26 1/10/26 1/17/26