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City of Lake Charles
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
at City Hall
Wednesday,
September 18, 2024
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 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 Vice President, Luvertha August, presiding
INVOCATION
Rodney Geyen
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mark Eckard
ROLL CALL
Also present were Mayor Nicholas E. Hunter, David L. Morgan, City Attorney, John Cardone, City Administrator and Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
The monthly financial reports for August, 2024 were provided to the City Council members by the Department of Finance. The reports include the Budget to Actual Revenues and the Budget to Actual Expenditures.
Ms. August stated that Item 2 was being deferred without date, Item 21 was deferred until the October 16, 2024 regular meeting and Item 24 was being deferred until the October 2, 2024 regular council meeting. She further stated that Items 10, 17 and 20 were being deleted.
President or Presiding Officer Mark Eckard, Rodney Geyen, Stuart Weatherford, Luvertha August, and Ronnie Harvey Jr.
Present: 5
John Ieyoub, and President or Presiding Officer Craig Marks
Absent: 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made that this item be approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5
Eckard, Geyen, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 2
Ieyoub, and Marks
APPOINTMENTS
1. 460 24
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for purchase of annual supply of garbage containers and parts for a one (1) year period, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods, for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 408 24
Public hearing and consideration of the Lake Charles Planning & Zoning Commissions decision to deny a request for a Variance in order to establish a bar/lounge use within 300 ft. of a Residential Zoning District, within a Business Zoning District at 2708 Gerstner Memorial Drive.
3. 627 24
Public hearing and consideration on alteration of shoreline of Calcasieu River to replace an existing bulkhead and boat shed at 531 River Road.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5
Eckard, Geyen, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 2
Ieyoub, and Marks
Enactment No: 292 24
4. 753 23
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 1214 North Jackson Street, Latoya Marie Ned Collins (Estate), owner.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred until the November 20, 2024 regular council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5
Eckard, Geyen, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 2
Ieyoub, and Marks
5. 55 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 612 6th Street, SGC Enterprises, LLC, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Council representing the owner was present but did not wish to speak. David Morgan recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5
Eckard, Geyen, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 2
Ieyoub, and Marks
Enactment No: 20053
6. 324 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 502 North Adams Street, Bessie Johnson Rosamore, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. John Rosamore, 4342 Pressley Pak Drive, Lake Charles, LA, stated that the owner died approximately two months ago and he was her son. A succession has not been completed but he requested additional time to hire a contractor. Mr. Harvey recommended deferral to November 20, 2024 to allow a succession to be done, which was approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred until the November 20, 2024 regular council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5
Eckard, Geyen, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 2
Ieyoub, and Marks
ROLL CALL
President or Presiding Officer Mark Eckard, Rodney Geyen, President or Presiding Officer Craig Marks, Stuart Weatherford, Luvertha August, and Ronnie Harvey Jr.
Present: 6
John Ieyoub
Absent: 1
7. 463 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 623 Highway 171, Jesse Lee Carmen, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Ms. August recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20054
8. 464 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 114 Crestwood Street, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Mr. Weatherford recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20055
9. 465 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2408 11th Street, Evan Lambert and John Lee Biagas, owners.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Evan Lambert, 1504 Sage Drive, Lake Charles, requested additional time because he had several buyers interested in the property. Mr. Geyen recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20056
10. 466 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1006 Celeste Street, Beverage Sales LLC, owner.
This item was deleted at the beginning of the meeting.
11. 467 24
1An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 703 Jake Street, Parker Celestine, Raymond Celestine, Jr., Ragle Celestine, Audry C. Slaughter, Huey Celestine, Jr., Rose Stevens, Gregory Celestine, David Celestine, Lorraine Moore, Dywanna Thomas, Yolanda Bingmon, and Mary Jane Celestine, owners.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Gregory Celestine, 7118 Bowman Road, Lake Charles stated that he was one of the owners and he had no objection to the property being demolished. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20057
12. 468 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1015 Sycamore Street, Keith Gladden Holland and Nelda Ann Hymel Holland, owners.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Ms. August recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20058
13. 469 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1016 Sycamore Street, Strategywise Consulting, LLC, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Samuel Ducote, Attorney at Law, represented the owner and requested a deferral due to issues with their contractor. Ms. August recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20059
14. 470 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1025 Church Street, Ruth Odell Miller Green, Lois Miller Jones, Charles Daniel Miller, Keith Anthony Miller, Willie J. Miller and Debra Michelle Miller Borskey, owners.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20060
15. 471 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1118 Pear Street, Calatrava Investments, LLC, owner, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20061
16. 472 24
16.
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1617 22nd Street, Jamie D. Bartee Special Needs Trust, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Sharon Talley, 19502 Creek Bend Drive, Spring, Texas requested additional time to locate her niece who is the actual owner of the property and to enter the home to see if it could be salvaged. Mr. Marks recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20062
17. 473 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2028 D Cessford Street, Leslie (NMN) Thomas and Jeanette M. Cooper Thomas, owners.
This item was deleted at the beginning of the meeting.
18. 474 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2215 Dewey Street, Mary Elizabeth Thibodeaux Young, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Mary Young, 1711 Simmon Street, stated that she did not have insurance when the house was damaged and has had trouble finding help on making the repairs. David Morgan explained the demolition lien process to her. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20063
19. 475 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2310 Channel Street, Louis Green (Estate), owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. DMarcus Sowells stated that his sister resides in the dwelling and had utilities to the property. He further stated that he had been working with RESTORE but was having trouble locating the original deed to the property. Mr. Harvey recommended deferral to the November 20, 2024 regular council meeting which was approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be Deferred until the November 20, 2024 regular council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
20. 476 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 3640 Greinwich Boulevard, Carl Ben Gauthier (Estate), owner.
This item was deleted at the beginning of the meeting.
21. 477 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 3504 Ernest Street, Pamela Ann Enzenbacher Messer and Matthew James Wells, owners.
This item was deferred to the October 16, 2024 regular council meeting at the beginning of the meeting.
22. 478 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of two (2) structures located at 922 and 924 Church Street, Carol Ray Shinnette and Michael J. ODonoghue, owners, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20064
23. 626 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 1810 Theriot Street, Edward Minix, owner.
Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and David Morgan, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item but Mr. Hester spoke to the owner who requested that the City demolish the severely burned structure. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20065
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ACTION
24. 335 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into agreement with the selected firm that responds to the Request for Qualifications for professional services for Safe Streets for All Action Plan.
This item was deferred until the October 2, 2024 regular council meeting at the beginning of the meeting.
25. 416 24
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase Roadbase Limestone Aggregate per specifications. The term of this contract shall be for six (6) months, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional six (6) month periods, for use by the Public Works Department.
A motion was made by Ms. August that this item be accept the recommended bid from Apeck Aggregate Supply in the amount of $11,352.00 delivered and $89,568.00 picked up . The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20066
26. 555 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to negotiate Excess Workers Compensation Insurance by accepting the lowest responsible bid for the period beginning October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2025.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20067
27. 556 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Project Build a Future for the development of Kingman Crossing.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Abstain: 1
August
Enactment No: 20068
28. 557 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept ownership and maintenance of the Sale Road Bridge State Project No. H.007116.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20069
29. 558 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the demolition of the former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries building located on North Lakeshore Drive.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20070
30. 559 24
An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Payton E. Romero v. City of Lake Charles and Dennis Joseph Miller, Docket No. 2022 812, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20071
582 24
An ordinance amending Sec. 3 8.5 (2) c and d of the City of Lake Charles Code of Ordinances pertaining to regulations of alcoholic beverage retail sale special permits.
Cody Cahania represented the group and requested that the owners be allowed 24 permits per year rather than 12 and that the requirement to present a list of attendees be removed. After a brief discussion, Mr. Marks made a motion which was seconded by Ms. August that an amendment be offered to allow 24 permits per year with the requirement for presenting a list of attendees to the special event being eliminated. The vote was as follows with Mr. Geyen abstaining.
A motion was made that this item be amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5
Eckard, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Abstain: 1
Geyen
Enactment No: 20072
A motion was made that this item be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20072
32. 583 24
An ordinance declaring the intent of the City of Lake Charles to acquire a full ownership interest of Ten (10) Parcels of Adjudicated Property pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 47:2236, and providing further thereto.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent 1
Ieyoub
Enactment No: 20073
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE ADOPTED BY CONSENT
33. 584 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing and consideration on alteration of existing shoreline (Contraband Bayou) to install and maintain a bulkhead and backfill, at 4202 Lake Street, by Zachary Sorkow.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 2, 2024 regular meeting.
Enactment No: 293 24
34. 585 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of structure located at 3412 East Roosevelt Street, Melissa Frances Landry, Christina Marie Landry and Debra Powell Landry, owners.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 294 24
35. 586 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2129 East Mill Street (residential house only), Ronald Anthony Honore and Jennie Ann Fontenette Honore, owners.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 295 24
36. 587 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 401 West Sallier Street, Michael Paul Guglielmo (Estate), owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 296 24
37. 588 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2211 Belden Street, Joseph Scott Hebert, owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 297 24
38. 589 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 3520 Kirkman Street, Difang, LLC, owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 298 24
39. 590 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 538 Bank Street, Brenda Ann Carmen Andrepont, Judy Ann Carmen Horton, Jesse L. Carmen and Davelyn Marie Carmen Porche, owners.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 299 24
40. 591 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 4030 East Walton Street, Raymond Charles Roberts, Sr., and Betty Lee Lazard Roberts, owners.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 300 24
41. 592 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 1524 Gieffers Street, Quentin Wayne Miller, owner, subject to a tax sale to State of Louisiana.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 301 24
42. 593 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2048 Dewey Street, Rebecca Ann Orsot, owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 302 24
43. 594 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2517 Griffin Street, Cleveland John Collins, Jr., owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 303 24
44. 595 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2704 General Travis Street, Fronia Gilliam McGruder, owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 304 24
45. 596 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2809 General Doolittle Avenue, George Roy Lartigue, Barbara Lartigue, A B Lartigue, Sr., and Anna Lartigue, owners.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 305 24
46. 597 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2221 Poplar Street, Alfred Dwayne Grice, Jr., owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 306 24
47. 598 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 2046 Dewey Street, Rita Property Management, LLC, owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 307 24
48. 599 24
A resolution setting date for public hearing on condemnation of a structure located at 1821 B Mill Street, Wilson Levings, owner.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. The hearing date was set for the October 29, 2024 Special meeting.
Enactment No: 308 24
49. 600 24
A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed proposals for Uniform Rental Services for use by the City of Lake Charles.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Weatherford was appointed chairman.
Enactment No: 309 24
50. 601 24
A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new Herbicide Road Side Spray Truck, for the use of Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Eckard was appointed chairman.
Enactment No: 310 24
51. 602 24
A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new 38 yard Flat Bed Dump Refuse Truck, for the use of Public Works Department, Solid Waste Trash Division.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Harvey was appointed chairman.
Enactment No: 311 24
52. 603 24
A resolution in support of the City of Lake Charles Title VI Plan regulatory requirements which is to be submitted to the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), Compliance Programs Section, Title VI Unit.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 312 24
53. 628 24
A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to accept resumes for consideration of appointment to the Recreation District Number One of Ward Three Board for five (5) year term expiring October 27, 2029.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 313 24
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made including all the preceding items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6
Eckard, Geyen, Marks, Weatherford, August, and Harvey Jr.
Against: 0
Absent: 1
Ieyoub
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AND READ INTO THE RECORD THE DAY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING AT 1:00P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL
54. 604 24
An ordinance amending Sec. 24 5 304(2) and (3)(vi) of the City of Lake Charles Code of Ordinances amending Appendix A Fees relative to fees associated with retail fuel sales.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
55. 605 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new Four Wheel Sweeper utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Bid #2024 10 for use by the Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
56. 606 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase two (2) new Side Loader Refuse Trucks utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Bid #2024 09 for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Garbage Division.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
57. 607 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new Three Wheel Sweeper utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Bid #2024 12 for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
58. 608 24
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with the proposer submitting the most qualified proposal received from the Request for Proposals for Uniform Rental Services for use by the City of Lake Charles.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
59. 609 24
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Herbicide Road Side Spray Truck, for the use of Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
60. 610 24
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new 38 yard Flat Bed Dump Refuse Truck, for the use of Public Works Department, Solid Waste Trash Division.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
61. 611 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 3412 East Roosevelt Street, Melissa Frances Landry, Christina Marie Landry and Debra Powell Landry, owners.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
62. 612 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2129 East Mill Street (residential house only), Ronald Anthony Honore and Jennie Ann Fontenette Honore, owners.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
63. 613 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 401 West Sallier Street, Michael Paul Guglielmo (Estate), owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
64. 614 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2211 Belden Street, Joseph Scott Hebert, owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
65. 615 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 3520 Kirkman Street, Difang, LLC, owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
66. 616 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 538 Bank Street, Brenda Ann Carmen Andrepont, Judy Ann Carmen Horton, Jesse L. Carmen and Davelyn Marie Carmen Porche, owners.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
67. 617 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 4030 East Walton Street, Raymond Charles Roberts, Sr., and Betty Lee Lazard Roberts, owners.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
68. 618 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 1524 Gieffers Street, Quentin Wayne Miller, owner, subject to a tax sale to State of Louisiana.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
69. 619 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2048 Dewey Street, Rebecca Ann Orsot, owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
70. 620 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2517 Griffin Street, Cleveland John Collins, Jr., owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
71. 621 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2704 General Travis Street, Fronia Gilliam McGruder, owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
72. 622 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2809 General Doolittle Avenue, George Roy Lartigue, Barbara Lartigue, A B Lartigue, Sr., and Anna Lartigue, owners.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
73. 623 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2221 Poplar Street, Alfred Dwayne Grice, Jr., owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
74. 624 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 2046 Dewey Street, Rita Property Management, LLC, owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
75. 625 24
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 1821 B Mill Street, Wilson Levings, owner.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, Mr. Marks adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. The next regular council meeting will be held on October 2, 2024.
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 18th day of September, 2024.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 20th day of September, 2024.
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 18th day of September, 2024.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 20th day of September, 2024.
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 No: 20053
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 612 6th Street, SGC Enterprises, LLC, owner.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:x
SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 7th day of February 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 612 6th Street, legally described as: Com 100 ft W of NE cor Lot 16 Moss Sub of Blk 16 Amelia Cormier Sub, thence W 50 ft, S to S line Lot 15 at a point 150 W of SE cor Lot 15, E 50 ft, N to com, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by SGC Enterprises, LLC, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 18th day of November, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 19th day of November, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20053 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20054
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 623 Highway 171, Jesse Lee Carmen, owner.
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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 623 Highway 171, legally described as: Lot 3, W 1/2 Lot 4 Blk 1 Eastdale Sub less parcel 15 15 Chalkley L C Hwy, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Jesse Lee Carmen, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 18th day of November, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 19th day of November, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20054 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20055
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 114 Crestwood Street, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, owner.
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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 114 Crestwood Street, legally described as: Lot 3 Blk 5 University Place Part G, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 18th day of November, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 19th day of November, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20055 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20056
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2408 11th Street, Evan Lambert and John Lee Biagas, 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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 2408 11th Street, legally described as: Lot 12 Blk K Broadmoor Terrace, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Evan Lambert and John Lee Biagas, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 18th day of November, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 19th day of November, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20056 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20057
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 703 Jake Street, Parker Celestine, Raymond Celestine, Jr., Ragle Celestine, Audry C. Slaughter, Huey Celestine, Jr., Rose Stevens, Gregory Celestine, David Celestine, Lorraine Moore, Dywanna Thomas, Yolanda Bingmon, and Mary Jane Celestine, 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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 703 Jake Street, legally described as: Lots 1, 2 Blk 10 Highland Add, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Parker Celestine, Raymond Celestine, Jr., Ragle Celestine, Audry C. Slaughter, Huey Celestine, Jr., Rose Stevens, Gregory Celestine, David Celestine, Lorraine Moore, Dywanna Thomas, Yolanda Bingmon, and Mary Jane Celestine, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of October, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of October, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20057 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20058
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1015 Sycamore Street, Keith Gladden Holland and Nelda Ann Hymel Holland, 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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1015 Sycamore Street, legally described as: Lots 18, 19 Blk 13 Himount and of abnd alley on N side of lots, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Keith Gladden Holland and Nelda Ann Hymel Holland, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of October, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of October, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20058 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20059
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1016 Sycamore Street, Strategywise Consulting, LLC, owner.
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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1016 Sycamore Street, legally described as: Lot 6 Blk 16 Himount, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Strategywise Consulting, LLC, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 18th day of November, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 19th day of November, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20059 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20060
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1025 Church Street, Ruth Odell Miller Green, Lois Miller Jones, Charles Daniel Miller, Keith Anthony Miller, Willie J. Miller and Debra Michelle Miller Borskey, 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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1025 Church Street, legally described as: Com 66 ft W of NW cor Church St and Louisiana Ave th W 94 ft, N 66 2/3 ft, E 94 ft, S 66 2/3 ft to com, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Ruth Odell Miller Green, Lois Miller Jones, Charles Daniel Miller, Keith Anthony Miller, Willie J. Miller and Debra Michelle Miller Borskey, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of October, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of October, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20060 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20061
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1118 Pear Street, Calatrava Investments, LLC, owner, subject to a tax sale to the 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 facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 7th day of August 2024 justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1118 Pear Street, legally described as: Lot 14 Blk 2, Sherman Sub com SE cor Lot 4, Blk 2, Sherman Sub, S 50 ft to N line Lot 29, Blk 2 W 100 ft, etc, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Calatrava Investments, LLC, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of October, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of October, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20061 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20062
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1617 22nd Street, Jamie D. Bartee Special Needs Trust, owner.
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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1617 22nd Street, legally described as: Lot 11, E 4 ft Lot 10 Blk 90 Oak Park, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Jamie D. Bartee Special Needs Trust, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 18th day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 18th day of November, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 19th day of November, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 21st day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20062 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20063
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2215 Dewey Street, Mary Elizabeth Thibodeaux Young, owner.
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 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 2215 Dewey Street, legally described as: W 95 ft S N Lot 3 Wash and Dicy Cuby Sub of Blk 15 Zack Simmons Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Mary Elizabeth Thibodeaux Young, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of October, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of October, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20063 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20064
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of two (2) structures located at 922 and 924 Church Street, Carol Ray Shinnette and Michael J. ODonoghue, owners, subject to a tax sale to the 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 facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 7th day of August 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 922 and 924 Church Street, legally described as: Lot 1 Goudeau Heirs Partition of 1 AC in SE NW 32.9.8, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Carol Ray Shinnette and Michael J. ODonoghue, subject to a tax sale to State of Louisiana, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of October, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of October, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20064 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20065
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of structure located at 1810 Theriot Street, Edward Minix, owner.
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 18th day of September 2024, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1810 Theriot Street, legally described as: Lot 14 Blk 1 The Pines Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Edward Minix, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 3rd day of October, 2024, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 3rd day of October, 2024. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 4th day of October, 2024, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 4th day of October, 2024. 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 18th day of September, 2024, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20065 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20066
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase Roadbase Limestone Aggregate per specifications. The term of this contract shall be for six (6) months, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional six (6) month periods, for use by the Public Works Department.
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 accept the lowest responsible bid and to enter into an agreement on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, with Apeck Aggregate Supply, in the amount of $11,352.00 delivered and $89,568.00 picked up, for the purchase of annual supply of Roadbase Limestone Aggregate per specifications for six (6) months, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional six (6) month periods, for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division, on the bids received on September 3, 2024.
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 bidder from the appropriate City funds.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20066 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20067
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to negotiate Excess Workers Compensation Insurance by accepting the lowest responsible bid for the period beginning October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2025.
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 for Excess Workers Compensation Insurance by accepting the lowest responsible bid for the period beginning October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2025.
SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles 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.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20067 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20068
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Project Build a Future for the development of Kingman Crossing.
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 a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Project Build a Future (PBAF) for the development of Kingman Crossing.
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.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20068 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20069
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept ownership and maintenance of the Sale Road Bridge State Project No. H.007116.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, does by these presents hereby accept the ownership and maintenance of the Sale Road Bridge State Project No. H.007116, in the City of Lake Charles, pursuant to the agreement from the Department of Transportation and Development, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20069 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20070
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the demolition of the former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries building located on North Lakeshore Drive.
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 Wildlife and Fisheries for the demolition of the former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries building located on North Lakeshore Drive.
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.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20070 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20071
An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Payton E. Romero v. City of Lake Charles and Dennis Joseph Miller, Docket No. 2022 812, Division F, 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 Payton E. Romero v. City of Lake Charles and Dennis Joseph Miller, Docket No. 2022 812, Division F, 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.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20071 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20072
An ordinance amending Sec. 3 8.5 (2) c and d of the City of Lake Charles Code of Ordinances pertaining to regulations of alcoholic beverage retail sale special permits.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: Subsections (2) c and d of Sec. 3 8.5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
c. The special permit provided for in this section may be issued for the sale, serving, dispensing or permitting the consumption of alcoholic beverages for private functions, parties or gatherings, or to the general public;
d. A special permit shall not be issued to a retail permit holder for more than twenty four (24) occasions per calendar year.
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
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20072 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
Ordinance No: 20073
An ordinance declaring the intent of the City of Lake Charles to acquire a full ownership interest of Ten (10) Parcels of Adjudicated Property pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 47:2236, and providing further thereto.
WHEREAS La. R.S. 47:2236 authorizes political subdivisions to acquire full ownership of adjudicated property;
WHEREAS, state law requires that the political subdivision declare, by ordinance duly enacted, its intent to acquire full ownership of adjudicated property to initiate the process;
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Charles wishes to formally declare its intention to acquire a full ownership interest in the parcels of adjudicated property described more fully below for non payment of ad valorem taxes;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that
SECTION 1: It does hereby declare its intent to acquire full ownership of the following properties which have been adjudicated to it, to wit:
1. 321 V. E. Washington Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lot Three (3) of Block One (1) of HORRIDGE ADDITION in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4) of Section 32, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, as per plat recorded in Conveyance Book 3, page 629, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
[Parcel Number: 00561738]
Interested parties: Estate of Richard Joseph Osborn; Gary Michael Osborn; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
2. 1622 E. Belden Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
The East Half of Lot Fourteen (14) and the West thirty eight feet (38) of WASEY SUBDIVISION of FREEMAN HAMILTON SUBDIVISION, less a portion sold to the State of Louisiana, also described as:
Portions of Lots Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14) of WASEY SUBDIVISION OF FREEMAN HAMILTON SUBDIVISION, described as beginning at a point Westerly 108.20 feet of the Northeast corner of WASEY SUBDIVISION as measured along the Southerly Right of Way line of Belden Street and Southerly 21.90 feet for the point of beginning, the Southerly 128.61 feet to a point and corner, Westerly 50 feet, Northerly 128.61 feet to a point and corner, Easterly 50 feet to the point of commencement. [Parcel Number: 00569437]
Interested parties: Estate of Louise Green; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
3. 1523 Winterhalter Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Commencing 315 feet East of the Southeast corner of Colored M. E. Church, thence East 43 feet, more or less, thence North between parallel lines 156 feet, more or less, being part of the South land in FREEMAN HAMILTON SUBDIVISION, fronting on the North side of Winterhalter Street. [Parcel Number: 00572977]
Interested parties: Estate of Robert Henry; Mary Katherine Russell; Stephanie Morris Readore; Viola Miller; Howard M. Henry; Leo Paul Henry.
4. 321 S. Bank Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lot commencing at a point on the East side of Bank Street, 134 feet North of the Northeast corner of the intersection of Lawrence and Bank Streets in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, thence running East 134 feet, North parallel with Bank Street 33 feet, West 134 feet, South 33 feet to the point of commencement. [Parcel Number: 00574708]
Interested parties: Helen Irene Hudson Trahan; Nora Louise Hudson Coleman; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
5. 1518 Belden Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Commencing 202.6 feet Easterly of Southeast corner of Lyons Street and Belden Street
intersection as measured along Southerly right of way line of said Belden Street, thence South 72.5 feet for point of commencement, thence South 83.5 feet, thence East 69.5 feet, thence North 91 feet to the South line of property sold to Highway Department, thence South 8241 West 69.9 feet to point of commencement. [Parcel Number: 00591866]
Interested parties: Estate of Esther Owens; Richard Phillip Owens, Sr.; Richard Phillip Owens, Jr.; Vernell Owens Crofton; Marva Lee Owens Wilkins; Estate of Geraldine Owens; Rhonda Boyd; Carole Porter; Estate of Joyce Bernadette Owens; Willie Richard Wade; Brenda Wade; Lambert Wade, Sr.; Denise Willis; Christina Willis; Nicole Wilkins; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
6. TBD, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Commencing 170 feet West of the Southwest corner of the intersection of Kirkman and Belden Streets, thence West on the South side of Belden Street 46 feet, thence South 67 feet, thence East 46 feet, thence North 67 feet to the point of commencement. [Parcel Number: 00592013]
Interested parties: Palermo Land Company, Inc.; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
7. 326 S. Franklin Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
The East Half of Lot Five (5) Block Two (2) of HORRIDGE ADDITION, having a front depth of 50 feet on the West side of Franklin Street by a depth West between parallel lines of 90 feet, more or less. [Parcel Number: 00592722]
Interested parties: Estate of Cassie Allen Payne; David Beasley; Van Roy Beasley; Albert Aubert, Jr.; Loretta F. Cuba; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
8. TBD, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lot Seventeen (17) of EAST BELDEN ADDITION, in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW/4 of NW/4) of Section 33, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 3, page 255, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. [Parcel Number: 00601616]
Interested parties: Estate of Theresa Fontenot Dyer; Estate of Lou Anne Dossman; Sheena Dossman; Gail Dossman Tolliver; Tama Dossman Cook; Kim Dossman Hernandez; Adrian Dossman; Estate of Corris Dossman, Jr.; Wilfred Charles Lute a/k/a Charles J. Lute a/k/a C.J. Lute; Estate of Todd Dossman; Rachel Dossman; Rena Dossman; Rene Dossman; Reauna Dossman; Todd Dossman, Jr.; Estate of John Ozene; Jerry Guidry; Stephanie Marie Chretien; Robert Thomas; Robert Ozene; Linda Ann Chretien Picou; Hilda Mae Chretien Morrow; Margaret Louise Chretien Washington; Bobby Joseph Chretien; Hiedrege Jerome Chretien; Daniel Ozene; Flossie Ozene Guillory; Elizabeth Malbrough; Patricia Cole Slaughter; Yvonne Prodier a/k/a Yvonne Perrodin; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
9. 313 Shattuck Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
That certain lot commencing 148 feet South of the intersection of Shattuck Street with Carey Street or East Belden Street, in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the East side of Shattuck Street, thence running South 26 feet, thence East 110 feet, thence North 26 feet, thence West to Shattuck Street, and the point of beginning, 110 feet, being a portion of Lots Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9) of Block Three (3) of RICHARD SUBDIVISION of 12 acres in the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW/4 NW/4) of Section 33, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, as per plat recorded in Plat Book page 21, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. [Parcel Number: 00611360]
Interested parties: Donia Williams; Jerusha Williams; Ruffus Williams a/k/A Rufus Williams; Estate of Lionel Thibodeaux; Roderick Lionel Thibodeaux; Wayland Lekeith Thibodeaux; Traman Ladon Thibodeaux; Ruth Thibodeaux; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
10. TBD, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lot Seventeen (17) and the East 16 2/3 of Lot Eighteen (18) of WASEY SUBDIVISION OF FREEMAN HAMILTON SUBDIVISION, less a portion sold for Parcel # 204, also described as:
Portions of Lots Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18) of WASEY SUBDIVISION OF FREEMAN HAMILTON SUBDIVISION, described as beginning 133.4 feet Easterly measured along the
Southerly Right of Way line of Belden Street to a point and corner and Southerly 20.65 feet to the point of commencement, South 129.35 feet to a point and corner, Easterly 66.7 feet, Northerly 136 feet to the South line of property sold to the State of Louisiana, South 89 degrees 59 minutes 47 seconds West 67 feet to the point of commencement. [Parcel Number: 00613096].
Interested parties: Estate of Sam Bruno; Estate of Frank A. Bruno; The Lamar Company, L.L.C.; Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
SECTION 2: A copy of this ordinance shall be filed with the Calcasieu Parish Recorder of Mortgages and indexed in the name of the City of Lake Charles, the tax debtor, and the interested parties as set forth above as mortgagees;
SECTION 3: Within 30 days of the filing of the ordinance as provided above, the City of Lake Charles shall send written notices according to law to all tax sale parties in the form and manner provided by law;
SECTION 4: The City of Lake Charles shall publish notice according to law in the official journal of the City;
SECTION 5: The Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute, publish, or file such notices, affidavits, and other documents as are required by law to effectuate the purpose and intent of this ordinance.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20073 passed by the City Council on 9/18/2024.
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