PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 10/22/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: Antionette Colquitt ET VIR, 609 N Adams St, Assessment # 00320145 Doblen Washington, 103 Albert St, Assessment # 00396370 Dupuson Soileau ET UX (Estate), 409 Albert St, Assessment # 00432253 Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 400 Blk. N Bank St Lots N of 405 N Bank St, Assessment # 00748099 MDC Coast 19 LLC, 1220 Broad St, Assessment # 00860867A Union Pacific Railroad Co., 1226 Broad St, Assessment # 00860867 Joe Stoma Wholesale Inc., 1600 Blk. of Broad St West of 1720 Broad St, Assessment # 00592358 Spirit Master Funding X, 2450 E Broad St, Assessment # 00991724 Robert Orphey ET AL, 1912 Commercial St, Assessment # 00591688 Firouz Rosti ET UX, 2236 Fruge St, Assessment # 00275131 Marquez Bierria Financial Corp. Inc., 308 Grace St, Assessment # 00447749 J&R M Inc., 142 W Hale St, Assessment # 00269395 Trevor Blake Touchet, 221 W Hale St, Assessment # 00404934 Lunar Construction LLC, 2721 Hinton St, Assessment # 00371629 Union Pacific Railroad Co., 2100 Blk. Jackson St Lot S of 117 N Booker St, Assessment # 00860891 Telcom Properties LLC, 2600 Blk. Kinder St Lot W of 2625 Kinder St, Assessment # 00294373 Mac Storage LLC, 2600 Blk. Kinder St 5th Lot from NE corner of MLK & Kinder St, Assessment # 00427055A Kayla Leanne Vezina, 233 Lucille St, Assessment # 00441562 Lollion Frieu Elmer, 2402 Moeling St, Assessment # 00378763 Edgar Madrigal, 104 N Moss St, Assessment # 00570559 Anthony James Aaron, 2230 Opelousas St, Assessment # 00341681 Mac Arthur Douglas Jr. 407 Orrin St, Assessment # 00557943 Hillary Rochon, 600 N Prater St, Assessment # 01090690 John William Davis, 130 Richard St, Assessment # 00436666 Gonegood LLC ET AL, 130 N Ryan St, 01200321 Ibrahim Investments LLC, 2200 Ryan St, Assessment # 01254855 Reinauer LLC ET AL, 3505 Ryan St, Assessment # 00414670 Christie Ann Sharkey, 316 W Sallier St, Assessment # 00471291 Chester J Jones Enterprises LLC, 2205-2215-2219 See St, Assessment # 00361720 Laddy Reese Ledoux, 110 S Shattuck St, Assessment # 00567418 Severnus Gradnigo Jr. ET UX, 1613 Shaw St, Assessment # 00306223 Union Pacific Railroad Co - Lake Arthur Branch, 1200 Blk. of 1St St Lot South of 1220 Broad St, Assessment # 00748110 Ella Lois Broussard, 2902 6th St, Assessment # 00355690 Keiwanna R Bell, 2914 6th St, Assessment # 00387193 William Jennings Properties LLC, 410 11th St, Assessment # 00269395 Peggy Perkins Eaglin ET AL, 708 N 1st Ave, Assessment # 00556912 TKS Properties LLC, 3609 Louisiana Ave, Assessment # 00545198 Megan Norris, 1000 Blk. N Railroad Ave Lot NW corner Railroad Ave. & Louisiana Ave, Assessment # 00599514 Dennae Lavert Smith, 2012 Briar Trail Dr., Assessment # 01090747 Prien Pine Bluff Sewerage System Inc., 4700 Blk. Ponderosa Dr., Behind Citys Lift Station, North of 4704 Ponderosa Dr. Assessment # 00094528 Richard Robert Noland, 1200 Blk. Shell Beach Dr. Waterfront Property Ne of 1251 Shell Beach Dr. Assessment # 01189891A Richard Robert Noland, 1251 Shell Beach Dr., Assessment # 00294802 Jerry Samuel Adams, 2310 Fitzenreiter Rd., Assessment # 00386014 Jerry Samuel Adams, 1700 Blk. of Hwy. 171 Lot N of 1723 Hwy 171, Assessment # 01366017 James Steven Broussard, 3100 & 3200 Blk. of Power Center Pkwy- Lots E of 2801 Power Center Pkwy., Assessment # 00929026A Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Father and Daughter Construction LLC, 1602 N Adams St, Assessment # 00385964 Albert Lanny Roy Jr. (Estate), 1800 Blk. Of N Adams St Lot N of 1733 N Adams St, Assessment # 00326984 Sulphur C Realty Inc., 3703 Common St, Assessment # 00304999 Michael Maurice Johnson, 1908 N Lincoln St, Assessment # 00386928 John Fitzgerald Kately, 1607 Malcolm St, Assessment # 00400386 Nelson Robert (Estate), 2225 E Mill St, Assessment # 00418412 Gary Latrus Walker, 2018 Orchid St, Assessment # 00300160 Verlin David Chretien, 408 N Prater St, Assessment # 00399876 Brown Lee (NMN) ET UX, 906 N Prater St, Assessment # 00381780 Janet Chretien Lewis, 1541 See St, Assessment # 01264583 Margie Renee Celestie Cole, 2116 Tulip St, Assessment # 00424730 Victoria Ann Hatch, 1721 9th St, Assessment # 00571725 Jordan Stewart Derouen, 1707 12th St, Assessment # 00582093 Erin Kay Dalrymple, 1713 12th St, Assessment # 00585939 Jeanetta Nichelle Williams, 1203 15th St, Assessment # 01348893 Lynda Marie Davenport, 1618 17th St, Assessment # 00453013 Sec. 23:5(B-C) :All Dirt Pile(S): Marquez Bierria Financial Corporation Inc., 308 Grace St, Assessment # 00447749 Sec. 13-15.3:_Commercial Litter: Property Development Group LLC, 100 Blk. Eddy St- Lot E of 131 Eddy St, Assessment # 00445401 Doughnut Hole, 2314 Ryan St, Assessment # 13350696 Oct 27, 29 2t 2142048 Notice Cost- $301.00

ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed proposals and will open same on: 1. Wednesday, November 18, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00 P.M., Central Time Zone. 3. For Professional Grant Management and Related Services (RFP-2026-PW-165) which maybe be utilized as part of a state or federal reimbursement grant. 4. Request for Proposal documents may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. 5. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. 6. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system that is identified in the request for proposals package. That package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm. 7. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Proposer until the Contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Contractor/Proposer is fully executed. 8. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is an equal Opportunity Employer. 9. Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to Request for Proposal opening. 10. All sealed proposals must be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: PROPOSAL FOR Professional Grant Management and Related Services (RFP-2026-PW-165) KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Purchasing Agent Oct 27, Nov 3 2t 2141960 Notice Cost- $127.00

Public Notice In accordance with Article VII, Division 2, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, any person, firm, or corporation who shall fail(s) to operate any sewage disposal system in compliance with the chapter, state law, or the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality or the LA DHH/OPH shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall authorize the local governing authority to declare the structures involved a nuisance or public health hazard. If the following property owner(s) fail(s) to remedy the deficiencies or correct the non-compliance of the system outlined in the notice by 11/18/2026, the Police Jury shall proceed to correct said system as authorized by the parish ordinance, with all unpaid direct charges and related charges to the annual ad valorem tax bill of the property involved. Violation exists on 6011 Leger Road, parcel # 01337459, Alberto Garcia, et ux (STWR-1026-0013). Violation exists on 5796 Alder Street, parcel # 01361188, Christopher Domingue, et ux (STWR-1026-0014). Violation exists on 198 Reeves Road, parcel # 00013390, Lillie Trahan (SWR-1026-4249). Violation exists on 187 Reeves Road, parcel # 00008753, Jeffery Pitre (SWR-1026-4250). Oct 27, Nov 3 2t 2141932 Notice Cost- $88.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of SAM WILLIAM LEBLEU please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337)884-8302, 2026-3343. Oct 27, 29, 31 3t 2141892 Notice Cost- $59.61

WE ARE applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail at the following address: Permit to be issued to: MMA KRUPA VENTURES LLC, DBA: LIQUOR LAB, 3800 RYAN STREET in the city of Lake Charles in the parish of Calcasieu in the state of LA. Harshitkumar Gandhi, LLC Member Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. title 26, Section 85 and 283. Oct 24, 27 2t 2141786 Notice Cost- $71.00

Notice of Administrative Review The Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development has received the following applications for an administrative review and is soliciting your input. The deadline for submitting your comments is November 6, 2026. AR-1026-0027 A request by Ryan Pearson, et ux for an administrative review to allow accessory buildings to exceed the maximum square footage (allowed 2,000 square feet; requesting 2,660 square feet) at 1383 Muskhogean Drive in Ward One. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Planning and Development, Stacy Becnel, Administrative Review Secretary, at the following: Fax, 337/721-4193 Email, planningadminreview@calcasieu.gov Standard mail, P.O. Drawer 3287, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3287 Comment forms are available in our office, which is located at 901 Lakeshore Drive, 5th Floor in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After receipt of all comments, the Director of Planning and Development will make a decision on the applicants request by November 11, 2026. This process does not involve a public hearing unless a decision is appealed reference Ordinance Number 5582. Oct 27, Nov 3 2t 2141680 Notice Cost- $85.00

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, hereby certify that the Ordinances, the titles of which follow below, were introduced at the regular meeting of the Lake Charles City Council on October 21, 2026: An ordinance amending Sec. 3-33 to revise Alcohol Permit renewal deadlines and establish interest assessed on delinquent renewals, and to amend Section 12-8 to increase the interest rate assessed on delinquent Occupational License renewals. An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase Traffic Control Products under a twelve (12) month contract with the option to renew for an additional twelve (12) months for use by the Public Works Department, Communications and Traffic Division. 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, for use by the Public Works Department. An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Crane Body Service Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Water Division. An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Crane Body Service Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3453 - Lift Station Back Up Power. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with HRI for the development of Mid-City Commerce, a 62-unit multi-family complex within the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) project. An ordinance for consideration to amend the official zoning map from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District companioned with a Major Conditional Use Permit in order to construct an accessory storage structure for business located at 708 E. School Street. Location of the request is 3704 Harvard Street. An ordinance for consideration to amend the official zoning map of a 4.5 acre M/L tract of land from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District located at the Northwest section of Ham Reid Road at Weaver Road. An ordinance establishing Section 12-15.5 of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances for a Temporary Amnesty Period for existing Short Term Rentals (STRs) that were in operation prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 20431 passed and adopted on December 3, 2025. s/Renee P. DeVille Clerk of the Council Oct 27 1t 2141547 Notice Cost- 86.50

October 19, 2026 The Land Use Commission of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, met in regular session at its temporary meeting place located at 501 Willow Street, Sulphur, LA, held at 5:30 p.m., on the 19th day of October 2026, after full compliance with the convening of said meeting with the following members present: MILES DESSELLE, Land Use Commission District 2 JOHNNY THOMAS, Land Use Commission District 3 RANDY FAVRE, Land Use Commission District 4 ABSENT - BILL LEBLANC, Land Use Commission District 1 JONATHAN BRAZZELL, Land Use Commission of District 5 The Chairman called the meeting to order, and roll called with the above results. Invocation was led by Mr. Desselle and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Thomas. Motion was made by Mr. Thomas seconded by Mr. Desselle that the minutes from the previous meeting stand as written. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. Thomas seconded by Mr. Desselle that the agenda stand as written. Motion carried unanimously. The first item on the agenda is a resolution granting a rezone from Residential to Mixed Residential to Jeri Owen, 2428 Jett Street, to allow for a mobile home. Mrs. Manuel, daughter of property owners, stated that they had a potential buyer for the property and they may want to put a mobile home on the property. The house has been torn down, and her parents want to sell the property. Mr. Thomas stated that in the past the buyer would come to the meeting and present the Commission with a plan. Mr. Favre stated that this is a spot zone, and he also agrees with Mr. Thomas. He doesnt want to open Pandoras box. Mr. Loftin, City Attorney, stated that his legal opinion is this is a spot zone. Mr. Abrahams, Land Use Administrator, stated that some property owners have requested rezones to mixed residential in this area and have been turned down. There are mobile homes throughout this area and there have been discussions on rezoning this entire area to mixed residential when the new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is adopted. Mr. Desselle stated that there isnt a hardship. At this time Mr. Loftin told the applicant that she had 3 choices (1) let the Commission vote this afternoon on the rezone (2) defer to next month so the buyer can present plans (3) withdraw the application. After discussion, the applicant requested to withdraw her application. And the above application was withdrawn on this 19th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Secretary RANDY FAVRE, Vice-Chairman There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Vice-Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Secretary RANDY FAVRE, Vice-Chairman 10/19/26 5:40 P.M. Oct 27 1t 2141519 Notice Cost- $92.50

October 13, 2026 The City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, met in regular session at its secondary location located at 401 Arena Road, Sulphur, Louisiana, on October 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., after full compliance with the convening of said meeting with the following members present: JAMES LEDOUX, Council Representative of District 1 TROY DARBY, Council Representative of District 2 DANIELLE MONCEAUX, Council Representative of District 3 JOSH BADEN, Council Representative of District 4 DANNY DIPETTA, Council Representative of District 5 After the meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result, prayer and pledge was led by Marcus Wade, Christian Life Church of Sulphur. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. Baden that the minutes from the previous meeting stand as written. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that item #1 be removed: 1. FORMAL STATEMENT OF NO CONFIDENCE in the administration of Mayor Jacob Stutes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. Darby that item #2 be removed: 2. RESOLUTION expressing the formal lack of confidence of the City Council of the City of Sulphur in Mayor Jacob Stutes and his Administration; reaffirming the Councils commitment to transparent, accountable, and lawful government; and providing for related matters. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. Baden that item #12 be removed: 12. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE amending Chapter 8, Section 6.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur, prohibiting firearms and weapons on City of Sulphur government property; providing limited exceptions for authorized law-enforcement officers, requiring signage; and providing for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. Baden that item #28A be added: 28A. RESOLUTION accepting Substantial Completion for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab. (This item was being added since the agenda had already been published at the time this information was received by Administration). Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the agenda stand as amended. Motion carried unanimously. The first item on the agenda is a resolution requesting that the Louisiana Attorney General and other appropriate governmental authorities review and, where warranted, investigate possible violations of the City of Sulphur Home Rule Charter, City Ordinances, Louisiana Law, and potentially applicable Federal Law; authorizing the transmission of supporting materials; and providing for related matters. Motion was made by Mrs. Monceaux seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the following amendments be made: IN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL LETTER - Change date of the Attorney General letter to October 14, 2026 - Delete The Council has separately prepared and adopted a resolution expressing No Confidence in Mayor Jacob Stutes, together with a supporting letter setting forth the Councils concerns. These documents are enclosed and incorporated as supporting materials for this request. - Delete #1 under Request for Independent Investigation 1. Review the enclosed Resolution of No Confidence - Delete #1 and #2 under Enclosures 1. Resolution Expressing No Confidence in Mayor Jacob Stutes 2. Letter of No Confidence concerning Mayor Jacob Stutes IN THE RESOLUTION - Delete WHEREAS, the Council has separately adopted a Resolution Expressing No Confidence in Mayor Jacob Stutes and has prepared supporting documentation setting forth the Councils concerns. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the above amendments were declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion was then made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mrs. Monceaux that the following amendment be added to the Resolution: Request an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General concerning the City of Sulphurs hiring, employment, compensation, and legal-representation procedures relating to the Chief of Staff position held by Alexis Nabours Scarborough, and refer any factual matters requiring investigation to the appropriate authority. The request should address the following questions, to the extent they are within the Attorney Generals authority: 1. Hiring and onboarding procedures: Whether the City followed its charter, ordinances, policies, and procedures when creating the Chief of Staff position and hiring Ms. Scarborough, including whether required background checks, drug testing, and other onboarding procedures were completed. 2. Application and rsum verification; public records: Whether Human Resources properly reviewed and verified the information in the application and rsum, including prior employment and qualifications. If evidence indicates that a document filed with or maintained by a public office was knowingly false, the appropriate authority should determine whether La. R.S. 14:133 (Filing or maintaining false public records) applies. The City should also determine what administrative or corrective action is appropriate under applicable law and policy. 3. Fair and consistent treatment: Whether the hiring, compensation, benefits, and employment decisions complied with applicable rules and were handled consistently with the Citys treatment of other employees, including whether favoritism, nepotism, or special treatment occurred. 4. Compensation and position approval: Whether the positions duties, salary, benefits, and any cost-of-living increases were properly authorized and supported by the positions responsibilities and applicable City procedures. 5. Potential ethics, public-office, and public-funds violations: Whether evidence concerning the creation, approval, hiring, compensation, or administration of the position warrants review under applicable law, including: - La. R.S. 42:1112, concerning participation in transactions involving a governmental entity when a public servant has a personal substantial economic interest; - La. R.S. 42:1119, concerning nepotism; - La. R.S. 14:134, concerning malfeasance in office; and - Article VII, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution, concerning the use of public funds and property. The review should determine whether the position or its compensation was created or administered to provide an improper private benefit, or whether any public official knowingly acted outside the authority or procedures governing the City. A high salary, a personal relationship, or an allegation alone does not establish a legal violation. Any potential ethics-law violation should be referred to the Louisiana Board of Ethics or other appropriate authority. 6. Employment history: How many times Ms. Scarborough resigned, was terminated, or otherwise left the position and later returned, and whether those decisions complied with City policy and were handled consistently with the treatment of other employees. 7. Allegations concerning a personal relationship: Whether any alleged personal relationship between the Mayor and the Chief of Staff had a bearing on the creation of the position, hiring, compensation, benefits, or other employment decisions. These matters are allegations and should be assessed objectively, without presuming they are true. I have been informed by family member to Mayor Stutes: Heather Manuel, the Mayors sister-in -law has possession of evidence regarding alleged photographs or videos said to involve the Mayor and the Chief of Staff. I have also been told that some material may have been transferred or shared with other individuals. The City should determine whether any such material is relevant to a lawful investigation and, if so, whether it should be preserved or obtained through appropriate legal process. Any review should respect privacy rights and evidentiary requirements; personal devices should not be seized or searched without proper legal authority. When Mayor Stutes was asked by Councilman Joshua Baden about the photos, he said the only way they could have gotten those type photos was if someone got into his phone or got a subpoena and got them out of his phone. The photos werent released and we have reasonable cause to believe the photos exist in the Mayors cloud storage and his wifes cloud storage along with past chief of staff phones cloud storage. 8. Participation in the hiring process: Whether any City official or employee involved in creating the position or making hiring, termination, or rehire decisions complied with the City Charter and applicable policies or attempted to bypass required procedures. If violations are identified, the City should determine what corrective or disciplinary action is authorized. 9. City Attorneys representation and advice:** Whether the City Attorney may properly provide legal advice to both the Mayor and the City Council regarding allegations involving the Mayor, or whether doing so creates an actual or potential conflict of interest. The City should be advised of appropriate steps to protect the Citys interests and the integrity of the attorney-client relationship. If the Attorney Generals Office cannot provide an opinion or address a particular matter, the City should be advised of the appropriate agency or lawful process for doing so. The cited laws have specific legal requirements, and whether they apply depends on the facts and evidence. The City Clerk or independent counsel can confirm the amendments compliance with the councils agenda and meeting procedures. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the above amendments were declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Barry Badon addressed the Council and stated that he submitted letters of objection for items 1, 2, 12, 14 and also a letter asking for the replacement of the City Council Chairman. He asked that these letters be part of the City Council journal. Christina Graff addressed the Council and asked if this item is based around the Mayors office. The original resolution seemed vague. She then asked if any of the Councilmen have submitted letters to the Board of Ethics concerning anything? Mr. Baden stated, yes. She also stated that its not just the Council that can submit letters to the Board of Ethics. Anybody can submit a letter. Kip Coltrin addressed the Council and stated that the Council and Mayors decisions go way beyond Sulphur. Hackberry doesnt have a Lowes or Chilis so they come to Sulphur. Everyone is watching your actions, and he hopes they remember that. This is not about your own personal interest. Elected officials work for the people that elected them. He also stated that 96% of the people on Facebook that squabble dont even live in Sulphur and what they are saying if hearsay. Wendy Wingate addressed the Council and stated that with all the amendments just made to the Attorney Generals resolution this is not transparency. In the AGs letter there arent any actual accusations. This is accusing Administration also and not just the Mayor. Charlie Atherton addressed the Council and stated that the Attorney Generals office only gives an opinion when asked a specific question and have no oversight on the Home Rule Charter. Mr. LeDoux stated that he can interpret the Home Rule Charter in two ways in some sections. If the Attorney Generals office comes back and says it in a different way than I interpret it, then Ill say Im sorry to the Mayor. Motion was then made by Mrs. Monceaux seconded by Mr. Darby that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3721, M-C SERIES A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL AND OTHER APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES REVIEW AND, WHERE WARRANTED, INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR HOME RULE CHARTER, CITY ORDINANCES, LOUISIANA LAW, AND POTENTIALLY APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF SUPPORTING MATERIALS; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur operates pursuant to its Home Rule Charter, ordinances, policies, and applicable state and federal law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has a responsibility to protect the public interest and to ensure that the affairs of the City are conducted lawfully, transparently, and in accordance with the Home Rule Charter; and WHEREAS, Section 2-08 of the Home Rule Charter provides the City Council with authority to investigate City affairs, officers, employees, departments, and other matters within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Council has identified concerns and questions concerning the administration of Mayor Jacob Stutes involving personnel actions, administrative organization, expenditures, contracts, procurement, public records, governmental procedures, and other matters; and WHEREAS, the Council has identified potential questions concerning compliance with Sections 2-08, 3.05, 4.01, 4.12(A), 4.12(B), and 5.10 of the Home Rule Charter, as well as applicable City ordinances, policies, and state and federal law; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that allegations and concerns are not, by themselves, findings of legal liability or criminal wrongdoing and that an independent review is appropriate to determine the facts and applicable law; and WHEREAS, the Council believes that matters potentially involving the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, Public Records Law, Public Bid Law, Code of Governmental Ethics, municipal finance and procurement requirements, and other applicable state or federal laws should be reviewed by the appropriate authorities when warranted; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, duly assembled, that: SECTION 1. REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND INVESTIGATION The City Council hereby formally requests that the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana Department of Justice, to the extent within their respective authority, review the matters described in the accompanying request for review and investigation and, where appropriate, conduct, initiate, or refer an investigation concerning potential violations of the City of Sulphur Home Rule Charter, City ordinances, Louisiana law, and potentially applicable federal law. SECTION 2. AREAS OF REVIEW The Council respectfully requests that the review include, as appropriate, potential issues concerning: 1. Compliance with the Home Rule Charter, including Sections 2-08, 3.05, 4.01, 4.12(A), 4.12(B), and 5.10; 2. The exercise and delegation of mayoral, administrative, personnel, and departmental authority; 3. The creation, organization, appointment, compensation, duties, and authority of administrative positions and whether required Charter procedures were followed; 4. Personnel actions, appointments, removals, compensation, hiring practices, and related City policies; 5. Procurement, contracts, expenditures, purchasing, and compliance with applicable public bid and governmental purchasing requirements; 6. Compliance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law and Louisiana Public Records Law; 7. Compliance with the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics and other applicable ethics requirements; 8. The use, expenditure, authorization, or disposition of City funds and property; 9. Whether any conduct may warrant review under other applicable Louisiana or federal law; and 10. Whether any matter identified by the Council should be referred to another governmental authority having appropriate jurisdiction. SECTION 3. TRANSMITTAL OF MATERIALS The Council Chairman, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to transmit to the Louisiana Attorney General and other appropriate governmental authorities, as applicable: this Resolution; the accompanying request for review and investigation; relevant portions of the City of Sulphur Home Rule Charter; applicable City ordinances, policies, and procedures; supporting records and documentation; and any additional materials the Chairman determines are reasonably necessary to assist the reviewing authority. SECTION 4. REFERRAL TO OTHER AUTHORITIES If the Attorney General or other reviewing authority determines that any matter is more appropriately investigated, reviewed, or enforced by another governmental entity, the Council respectfully requests that the matter be referred to the appropriate authority, which may include, as applicable, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, Louisiana Board of Ethics, appropriate prosecutorial authority, Louisiana State Police, or appropriate federal authorities. SECTION 5. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS The City Council requests that all potentially relevant City records, documents, electronic communications, text messages, emails, financial records, personnel records, procurement records, contracts, calendars, meeting materials, and other electronically stored or physical information relating to the matters identified in the accompanying request be preserved in accordance with applicable law and City policy. SECTION 6. COOPERATION The City Council, through its Chairman and authorized representatives, is authorized to cooperate with any governmental authority conducting a review or investigation arising from this Resolution and to provide additional information or documentation lawfully requested. SECTION 7. CONTINUING COUNCIL AUTHORITY Nothing in this Resolution shall limit or terminate the City Councils independent authority under Section 2-08 of the Home Rule Charter to investigate City affairs or to take any additional lawful action that the Council determines to be necessary or appropriate. SECTION 8. NO PREDETERMINATION OF LIABILITY This Resolution constitutes a request for independent review and investigation. It shall not be construed as a final finding by the City Council that any individual or entity has violated any law, ordinance, or Charter provision. The Council expressly requests that the appropriate authorities determine the facts, applicable law, and whether any violation occurred. SECTION 9. CHIEF OF STAFF Request an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General concerning the City of Sulphurs hiring, employment, compensation, and legal-representation procedures relating to the Chief of Staff position held by Alexis Nabours Scarborough, and refer any factual matters requiring investigation to the appropriate authority. The request should address the following questions, to the extent they are within the Attorney Generals authority: 1. Hiring and onboarding procedures: Whether the City followed its charter, ordinances, policies, and procedures when creating the Chief of Staff position and hiring Ms. Scarborough, including whether required background checks, drug testing, and other onboarding procedures were completed. 2. Application and rsum verification; public records: Whether Human Resources properly reviewed and verified the information in the application and rsum, including prior employment and qualifications. If evidence indicates that a document filed with or maintained by a public office was knowingly false, the appropriate authority should determine whether La. R.S. 14:133 (Filing or maintaining false public records) applies. The City should also determine what administrative or corrective action is appropriate under applicable law and policy. 3. Fair and consistent treatment: Whether the hiring, compensation, benefits, and employment decisions complied with applicable rules and were handled consistently with the Citys treatment of other employees, including whether favoritism, nepotism, or special treatment occurred. 4. Compensation and position approval: Whether the positions duties, salary, benefits, and any cost-of-living increases were properly authorized and supported by the positions responsibilities and applicable City procedures. 5. Potential ethics, public-office, and public-funds violations: Whether evidence concerning the creation, approval, hiring, compensation, or administration of the position warrants review under applicable law, including: - La. R.S. 42:1112, concerning participation in transactions involving a governmental entity when a public servant has a personal substantial economic interest; - La. R.S. 42:1119, concerning nepotism; - La. R.S. 14:134, concerning malfeasance in office; and - Article VII, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution, concerning the use of public funds and property. The review should determine whether the position or its compensation was created or administered to provide an improper private benefit, or whether any public official knowingly acted outside the authority or procedures governing the City. A high salary, a personal relationship, or an allegation alone does not establish a legal violation. Any potential ethics-law violation should be referred to the Louisiana Board of Ethics or other appropriate authority. 6. Employment history: How many times has Ms. Scarborough resigned, was terminated, or otherwise left the position and later returned, and whether those decisions complied with City policy and were handled consistently with the treatment of other employees. 7. Allegations concerning a personal relationship: Whether any alleged personal relationship between the Mayor and the Chief of Staff had a bearing on the creation of the position, hiring, compensation, benefits, or other employment decisions. These matters are allegations and should be assessed objectively, without presuming they are true. I (Josh Baden), have been informed by family member to Mayor Stutes: Heather Manuel, the Mayors sister-in-law, has possession of evidence regarding alleged photographs or videos said to involve the Mayor and the Chief of Staff. I have also been told that some material may have been transferred or shared with other individuals. The City should determine whether any such material is relevant to a lawful investigation and, if so, whether it should be preserved or obtained through appropriate legal process. Any review should respect privacy rights and evidentiary requirements; personal devices should not be seized or searched without proper legal authority. When Mayor Stutes was asked by Councilman Joshua Baden about the photos, he said the only way they could have gotten those type photos was if someone got into his phone or got a subpoena and got them out of his phone. The photos werent released and we have reasonable cause to believe the photos exist in the Mayors cloud storage and his wifes cloud storage along with past Chief of Staff phones cloud storage. 8. Participation in the hiring process: Whether any City official or employee involved in creating the position or making hiring, termination, or rehire decisions complied with the City Charter and applicable policies or attempted to bypass required procedures. If violations are identified, the City should determine what corrective or disciplinary action is authorized. 9. City Attorneys representation and advice:** Whether the City Attorney may properly provide legal advice to both the Mayor and the City Council regarding allegations involving the Mayor, or whether doing so creates an actual or potential conflict of interest. The City should be advised of appropriate steps to protect the Citys interests and the integrity of the attorney-client relationship. If the Attorney Generals Office cannot provide an opinion or address a particular matter, the City should be advised of the appropriate agency or lawful process for doing so. The cited laws have specific legal requirements, and whether they apply depends on the facts and evidence. The City Clerk or independent Counsel can confirm the amendments compliance with the councils agenda and meeting procedures. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is Rule to Show Cause for the condition of the following addresses: (Due to improper notification to the property owners that the meeting location had been changed, the following addresses will be placed on the November City Council agenda) 308 Davis Drive, 325 Cypress Street, 851 McArthur, 132 Foreman Avenue, 511 Maple Street ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda a public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 12, Section 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur Grass and weeds cutting required (grass on retail, commercial and business properties maximum height of 6 inches rather than 12 inches). Mayor Stutes stated that this will be a standard for cleanliness for the city. Michael Eaton addressed the Council and stated that the city should also be more diligent in mowing their grass and should have a higher standard when it comes to grass maintenance. Mr. LeDoux stated that this is only for business properties. Some businesses close and they dont continue to maintain their grass. Charles Crawford addressed the Council and stated that theres a tree that fell between 203 and 113 East Mimosa Street and a leak also on this road. Mrs. Monceaux stated that shes already reported the leak to Public Works a good while back and they should be repairing it soon. Motion was then made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mrs. Monceaux that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 2031, M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, SECTION 16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULHUR GRASS AND WEEDS CUTTING REQUIRED. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Chapter 12, Section 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to read as follows: ARTICLE II. WEEDS AND NOXIOUS GROWTH Sec. 12-16. Grass and weedsCutting required. In the interest of health and sanitation and the control of breeding of mosquitoes, all grass and weeds, on developed property, over twelve (12) inches in height shall be cut. All grass and weeds on retail, commercial and business properties over six (6) inches in height shall be cut and all surrounding areas, including curbs, parking lots and sidewalks would need to be manicured and cleared of all debris. Developed property is defined as follows: (1) Any property assigned a municipal address; or (2) Any property located within a subdivision; or (3) Any property that has been improved by tree, grass, weeds, shrubs, brush or underbrush removal. Undeveloped property shall be exempt from this section. Undeveloped property is defined as any property that has not been assigned a municipal address, or is not located within a subdivision, or any property that has not been improved by tree, grass, weeds, shrubs, brush or underbrush removals. Sec. 12-17. SameNotice to owners; duties of city; charging of costs to owner. (a) If any person shall fail to cut, destroy and/or remove any noxious weeds, grass or other deleterious, unhealthful or noxious growths on any sidewalk, banquette and/or on any lot, place or area within the city, notice shall be given to the owner of the lot, place or area, as shown on the last assessment roll of the city, which notice shall be given by registered mail, addressed in accordance with the tax rolls of the city. Notice will be sent to the owner once per calendar year. (b) If no action has been taken by the owner of the property within ten (10) days after notice has been given as above provided, or the registered mail is returned to the city with no forwarding address, then the mayor shall employ the necessary labor and proceed to perform the necessary work when the grass and/or weeds reach the height as stated in section 12-16, and charge the owner thereof the actual expenses for the work performed together with the charges authorized by section 12-18 below. (c) If, after the cutting, destruction or removal of the weeds, grass or growths, by the city after due notice as above provided, the costs or expense thereof has not been paid within ten (10) days, the tax collector of the city shall furnish the owner, as shown on the last assessment rolls of the city, by registered mail, a written statement showing the cost or expense incurred for the work, together with the charges authorized by section 12-18 of the place or property on which the work was done. If the statement is not paid within one (1) month thereafter, the amount thereof shall be included in and shall form part of the taxes due by the owner of the property, and when collected shall be credited to the general fund of the city. Sec. 12-18. SameCharge of city for bookkeeping and handling expense. The city shall levy an annual charge, to cover bookkeeping and other handling expenses, not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00), for each parcel of property on which the city is required to employ the necessary labor and perform the necessary work for cutting of grass and weeds. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayors approval, or upon proper re-adoption by the Council pursuant to Section 2-13(C) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance amending contract between the City of Sulphur and CrowderGulf, LLC for disaster recovery assistance following a natural or manmade disaster. (extend contract for 1 additional year and expand definition of fill dirt). Mayor Stutes stated that this is a continuation of the PPDR Program. We need to keep this in place for structures that need to come down. Austin Abrahams, Director of Public Works, stated that this will extend the definition of fill dirt. This will allow the city to get reimbursement for back filling after the structure has been removed. Mr. Darby asked where will the debris will be dumped? Mr. Abrahams stated if it has asbestos itll be brought to the Welsh landfill. If it doesnt, itll be brought to Krause and Managan. Mr. Darby stated that SPAR is dumping debris at West Crocker everyday so he wanted to make sure there was a designated place. Charlie Atherton addressed the Council and asked questions regarding if the city was piggy-backing off the Parish and if it was cost-effective. Mr. Abrahams stated that FEMA requires that the City have 2 contracts (1) Debris Removal (2) Debris Monitoring. A few years ago, the city went back out for RFP to procure these services again in the event of another hurricane. These are actually required contracts that were established and doesnt cost anything until a disaster hits. Motion was then made by Mrs. Monceaux seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 2032, M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AMENDING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SULPHUR AND CROWDERGULF, LLC, FOR DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING A NATURAL OR MANMADE DISASTER. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby amend the contract between the City of Sulphur and CrowderGulf, LLC, for disaster recovery assistance following a natural or manmade disaster to reflect an extension of the contract terms for one additional year and to expand the description of fill dirt. Said contract is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, to establish safety, identification, marking, insurance, bonding, damage repair, and financial responsibility requirements for contractors, vendors, utility companies, and other persons performing work within the City of Sulphur; providing for protection of city property, public infrastructure, utilities, rights-of-way, and the public; providing for contractor responsibility for hazards, damage, and restoration; and providing for enforcement and related matters. Mr. Baden stated that this will help the city regain money from damages from contractors outside and also put a safety net in place to provide somebody thats actually qualified in safety to be on site with their guys if theyre doing a large magnitude of work to try to relieve the city of some of the liability thats potentially going to be in place. There was an incident that happened a few months ago that required a deep excavation and there werent any shoring boxes. There was a 10,000 lb. piece of equipment sitting on the concrete parking lot with unstable soil underneath it. This could have ended very badly. Christina Graf addressed the Council and had questions regarding who would oversee the enforcement of this ordinance and who would be paying this persons salary. Mayor Stutes stated that Property Standards would handle this. There was then discussion on bond amounts and increased public bids. Motion was then made by Mrs. Monceaux seconded by Mr. Baden that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 2033, M-C SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO PROVIDE FOR SECTION 2, CURRENTLY RESERVED, TO ESTABLISH SAFETY, IDENTIFICATION, MARKING, INSURANCE, BONDING, DAMAGE-REPAIR, AND FINANCIAL-RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS, VENDORS, UTILITY COMPANIES, AND OTHER PERSONS PERFORMING WORK WITHIN THE CITY OF SULPHUR; PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF CITY PROPERTY, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, UTILITIES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR HAZARDS, DAMAGE, AND RESTORATION; AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND RELATED MATTERS. WHEREAS, The City of Sulphur has an obligation to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, employees, businesses, visitors, public infrastructure, streets, drainage systems, utilities, rights-of-way, and other public property; and WHEREAS, Contractors, subcontractors, vendors, utility companies, franchisees, developers, and other persons performing construction, excavation, installation, maintenance, repair, demolition, or other work within the City may create hazards to the public and may cause damage to public or private property if work is not properly planned, marked, secured, supervised, and performed; and WHEREAS, The City desires to establish clear and consistent requirements ensuring that persons performing work within the City are properly insured, appropriately bonded when required, financially capable of completing the work, and responsible for correcting hazards and repairing damage resulting from their operations; and WHEREAS, The City further desires to ensure that underground and above-ground utilities, streets, sidewalks, drainage facilities, water systems, sewer systems, traffic-control devices, signs, structures, and other infrastructure are properly identified, protected, and restored when affected by work; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that establishing uniform requirements for contractors and vendors performing work within the City is in the best interest of the citizens of Sulphur. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA: SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish minimum requirements for contractors, subcontractors, vendors, utility companies, franchisees, developers, and other persons performing work within the City of Sulphur. The requirements are intended to: 1. Protect the public from hazards created by construction, excavation, utility, maintenance, and other work; 2. Protect City-owned and publicly maintained property and infrastructure; 3. Require appropriate identification and marking of work areas and hazards; 4. Establish financial responsibility for damage caused by contractors or vendors; 5. Require appropriate insurance coverage; 6. Require performance, payment, restoration, or other bonds when warranted by the nature and projected cost of the work; 7. Ensure that contractors have sufficient financial responsibility to complete their obligations; 8. Establish consistent documentation and accountability requirements; and 9. Reduce the Citys exposure to unnecessary costs resulting from contractor or vendor operations. SECTION 2. APPLICABILITY This Ordinance shall apply to any contractor, subcontractor, vendor, utility company, franchisee, developer, service provider, or other person or entity performing work within the City of Sulphur when such work: 1. Requires a City permit, approval, authorization, inspection, franchise, right-of-way use, or other City authorization; 2. Takes place on, under, over, or adjacent to a City street, sidewalk, drainage facility, utility, right-of-way, easement, public building, public property, or other City-controlled property; 3. Has the potential to affect public safety, traffic, utilities, drainage, or City infrastructure; or 4. Is performed pursuant to a contract, purchase order, agreement, franchise, or other authorization issued by or involving the City. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to exempt a contractor or vendor from any additional requirement imposed by state or federal law, the Citys Code of Ordinances, a franchise agreement, permit, contract, or applicable technical standard. SECTION 3. CONTRACTOR AND VENDOR REGISTRATION Before commencing work requiring City authorization, the contractor or vendor shall provide the City with documentation reasonably necessary to establish: 1. The legal name and physical address of the contractor or vendor; 2. The name and contact information of the responsible project manager or supervisor; 3. Applicable state and local licenses; 4. Proof of required insurance; 5. Proof of required bonding; 6. A description and estimated cost of the work; 7. The anticipated beginning and completion dates; 8. The location of the work; 9. Identification of subcontractors expected to perform material portions of the work; and 10. Any other information reasonably necessary for the City to determine whether the proposed work can be safely performed. SECTION 4. WORK AREA IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING Before beginning work that may create a hazard to pedestrians, motorists, City employees, utility workers, emergency personnel, or surrounding property, the contractor or vendor shall properly identify and mark the work area. Where applicable, markings shall identify: 1. Excavations; 2. Open trenches; 3. Underground utility locations; 4. Above-ground utility facilities; 5. Construction zones; 6. Temporary obstructions; 7. Equipment or materials that may create a hazard; 8. Areas where traffic, pedestrian movement, or access has been altered; and 9. Any other condition that reasonably presents a hazard to the public. All markings, barricades, warning devices, signs, lighting, and traffic-control measures shall comply with applicable federal, state, and City requirements. SECTION 5. DUTY TO MAINTAIN SAFE CONDITIONS A contractor or vendor shall maintain its work area in a reasonably safe condition throughout the duration of the work. The contractor or vendor shall not leave an excavation, obstruction, equipment, material, debris, utility opening, or other dangerous condition unsecured or inadequately marked. When work is temporarily suspended, the contractor or vendor shall secure the site so that the public and City personnel are reasonably protected from hazards. SECTION 6. IMMEDIATE CORRECTION OF HAZARDS If a contractor or vendor creates or discovers a condition that presents an immediate danger to the public, the contractor or vendor shall take immediate action to secure the area and eliminate or control the hazard. If the contractor or vendor fails to take appropriate action within a reasonable period, the City may take emergency action to protect the public. The City may seek reimbursement from the responsible contractor or vendor for reasonable costs incurred by the City in responding to or correcting a hazard caused by the contractor or vendor, to the extent permitted by law. SECTION 7. DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY OR INFRASTRUCTURE Any contractor or vendor performing work within the City shall be responsible for damage caused by its operations, employees, agents, subcontractors, equipment, or other persons acting on its behalf. This includes, but is not limited to: 1. Streets; 2. Sidewalks; 3. Curbs and gutters; 4. Drainage systems; 5. Water lines and facilities; 6. Sewer facilities; 7. Utility infrastructure; 8. Traffic signals; 9. Signs and traffic-control devices; 10. Public buildings; 11. Landscaping; 12. Fences; 13. Public vehicles or equipment; and 14. Other City-owned or publicly maintained property. The contractor or vendor shall promptly notify the City of any damage and shall cooperate with the City in determining the appropriate method of repair or restoration. SECTION 8. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS When damage is caused by a contractor, vendor, subcontractor, or other party performing authorized work, the responsible party shall be financially responsible for the reasonable cost of repairing, replacing, restoring, or otherwise correcting the damaged property, to the extent permitted by law. The City may require the responsible party to: 1. Repair the damage to City standards; 2. Pay the Citys reasonable cost of having the work performed; 3. Reimburse the City for reasonable emergency-response expenses; 4. Provide additional security or bonding when necessary and legally authorized; or 5. Take another lawful corrective action approved by the City. Repairs shall be completed within the time period established by the City, taking into consideration the severity and nature of the damage. SECTION 9. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Before commencing work, contractors and vendors shall provide evidence of insurance coverage appropriate to the nature and scope of the work. At a minimum, when applicable, coverage shall include: 1. Commercial general liability insurance; 2. Automobile liability insurance; 3. Workers compensation insurance as required by law; 4. Employers liability coverage where applicable; and 5. Any additional insurance reasonably required by the City based upon the nature, location, risk, or projected cost of the work. Insurance requirements shall be established in the applicable contract, permit, franchise agreement, bid documents, or other City authorization. The City may require the City of Sulphur to be named as an additional insured when appropriate and legally permissible. Proof of insurance shall be provided before work begins and upon request during the project. SECTION 10. BONDING REQUIREMENTS The City may require a contractor or vendor to furnish an appropriate bond or other legally authorized security when warranted by: 1. The projected cost of the work; 2. The complexity of the project; 3. The potential risk to public property or infrastructure; 4. The potential risk to public safety; 5. The anticipated duration of the project; 6. The likelihood of substantial restoration costs; or 7. Any other factor reasonably related to protecting the Citys financial interests. The amount of required bonding shall be reasonably related to the projected value, risk, and scope of the work and shall comply with all applicable Louisiana law. For work involving substantial public infrastructure, excavation, roadway work, drainage, utilities, or other significant risks, the City may require performance, payment, restoration, or other appropriate bonds as authorized by law. SECTION 11. INSURANCE AND BONDING SHALL BE PROPORTIONAL TO THE WORK No contractor or vendor shall be permitted to perform a project for the City or within City-controlled property without insurance and bonding requirements appropriate to the projected scope and value of the work when such requirements are legally authorized and applicable. For purposes of determining appropriate financial protection, the City may consider the total projected value of the project, including approved change orders and reasonably anticipated additional work. Work shall not be intentionally divided, separated, or structured for the purpose of avoiding applicable insurance, bonding, procurement, bidding, or other legal requirements. SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTORS A contractor shall remain responsible for work performed by its subcontractors to the extent provided by applicable law and the applicable contract. The primary contractor shall ensure that subcontractors performing work that creates a public safety or property risk maintain appropriate insurance and qualifications. The City may require documentation concerning subcontractors before allowing them to perform work within City-controlled areas. SECTION 13. UTILITY AND EXCAVATION WORK Before excavation or other work that may affect underground utilities, the responsible party shall comply with all applicable Louisiana utility-location and excavation requirements. The contractor shall take reasonable precautions to protect existing utilities and infrastructure. Any damage to utilities or infrastructure caused by the contractors operations shall be immediately reported and addressed. Where water is obtained from City facilities for construction or other authorized purposes, the responsible party shall comply with applicable City requirements concerning meters, hydrants, permits, usage records, fees, and payment. SECTION 14. TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Contractors performing work in or adjacent to public rights-of-way shall maintain appropriate traffic and pedestrian controls. Where necessary, contractors shall provide: 1. Warning signs; 2. Barricades; 3. Cones and channelizing devices; 4. Appropriate lighting; 5. Safe pedestrian routes; 6. Traffic-control personnel; and 7. Other measures required by applicable law or City officials. The contractor shall not create an unnecessary obstruction or unsafe condition in a public right-of-way. SECTION 15. INSPECTIONS The City may inspect work covered by this Ordinance to determine compliance with applicable permits, contracts, safety requirements, restoration requirements, and other City requirements. Inspection by the City does not relieve the contractor or vendor of responsibility for performing the work safely, properly, and in compliance with applicable law. A City inspection or failure to inspect shall not constitute acceptance of defective, unsafe, or incomplete work. SECTION 16. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION Contractors and vendors shall maintain documentation reasonably necessary to establish compliance with this Ordinance and the applicable contract or permit. Upon lawful request, such documentation may include: 1. Insurance certificates; 2. Bond documentation; 3. Permits; 4. Project plans; 5. Work schedules; 6. Subcontractor information; 7. Utility-location documentation; 8. Inspection records; 9. Damage reports; 10. Repair records; and 11. Other records required by the applicable contract, permit, or law. SECTION 17. EMERGENCY WORK Nothing in this Ordinance shall prevent emergency work necessary to protect life, health, safety, or property. A contractor or utility provider performing emergency work shall comply with applicable requirements as soon as reasonably practicable and shall notify the appropriate City department as soon as reasonably possible. Emergency authorization shall not automatically waive the responsible partys obligation to repair damage or restore City property. SECTION 18. NONCOMPLIANCE Failure to comply with this Ordinance, an applicable permit, contract, franchise agreement, or lawful directive may result in any remedy authorized by law, including: 1. Notice of violation; 2. Requirement to immediately correct the violation; 3. Suspension of work; 4. Suspension or revocation of a permit when legally authorized; 5. Withholding of payment when legally authorized; 6. Requirement for additional security or corrective measures; 7. Recovery of lawful repair or response costs; 8. Contractual remedies; 9. Administrative penalties where authorized by law; and 10. Referral for enforcement under applicable City or state law. Nothing in this Section shall authorize the City to impose a remedy that is prohibited by state or federal law. SECTION 19. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROPERTY The issuance of a permit, approval, contract, franchise, or other authorization by the City shall not transfer responsibility for the safety of the contractors work area from the contractor to the City. Each contractor and vendor remains responsible for the acts and omissions of its employees, agents, equipment operators, and subcontractors to the extent provided by applicable law. SECTION 20. NO WAIVER OF PROCUREMENT OR PUBLIC BID REQUIREMENTS Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be interpreted as authorizing the City, a contractor, vendor, department, employee, or elected official to avoid or circumvent any applicable Louisiana public bid law, procurement requirement, competitive bidding requirement, purchasing requirement, ethics law, conflict-of-interest law, franchise requirement, or other applicable law. Projects shall not be divided, modified, or structured for the purpose of avoiding an applicable statutory or City requirement. SECTION 21. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE All contractors, vendors, subcontractors, City officials, employees, and other persons participating in City procurement or contracting activities shall comply with all applicable Louisiana ethics laws, conflict-of-interest laws, procurement laws, and City policies. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to replace or limit any disclosure, recusal, competitive procurement, or ethics requirement imposed by law. SECTION 22. IMPLEMENTATION The Mayor or his or her designee, together with the appropriate City departments, shall establish administrative procedures necessary to implement this Ordinance. Such procedures may include standardized: 1. Contractor registration forms; 2. Insurance requirements; 3. Bonding requirements; 4. Work-area marking requirements; 5. Damage-reporting procedures; 6. Inspection procedures; 7. Restoration requirements; and 8. Contractor compliance documentation. Any administrative procedure adopted pursuant to this Ordinance shall be consistent with this Ordinance and applicable Louisiana law. SECTION 23. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the remaining provisions or applications of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect to the greatest extent permitted by law. SECTION 24. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption, approval, and publication as required by applicable law. SECTION 25. CODIFICATION The provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated into the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur in the appropriate location, and the City Clerk is authorized to make any necessary formatting, numbering or grammatical, provided such changes do not alter the substantive provisions adopted by the City Council. SECTION 26. ATTACHMENT / ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLEMENTATION Upon adoption, the City Administration should establish standardized contractor requirements addressing: 1. Proof of licensing; 2. Certificate of insurance; 3. Additional insured status when appropriate; 4. Workers compensation; 5. General liability; 6. Automobile liability; 7. Bonding requirements based upon projected work value and risk; 8. Contractor and subcontractor identification; 9. Utility locating; 10. Work-zone markings; 11. Barricades and traffic control; 12. Public safety; 13. Damage reporting; 14. Emergency response; 15. Restoration deadlines; 16. Documentation of repairs; 17. Water and hydrant usage documentation where applicable; and 18. Enforcement procedures. BE IT ALSO FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayors signature. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance granting a Third Amendment for Lease Agreement between the City of Sulphur and Verizon Wireless for the tower located at 130 Benoit Lane. Mr. Abrahams, Director of Public Works, stated Verizon is proposing to replace some of their equipment on the citys tower. The increased load that was provided by their structural engineer was about 1% increase, not enough to warrant an increase in our rental fee. Mayor Stutes stated that they did get comparable rates from Louisiana Radio to make sure we were getting a fair evaluation. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 2034, M-C SERIES ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRD AMENDMENT FOR LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SULPHUR AND VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE TOWER LOCATED AT 130 BENOIT LANE. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby grant a third amendment for the lease agreement between the City of Sulphur and Verizon Wireless for the tower located at 130 Benoit Lane. A copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayors signature. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance granting a rezone to Asad Khan, 216 and 222 South Cities Service Hwy., from Residential to Business to allow for potential development. Mr. Khan addressed the Council and stated that he wants to build a shopping plaza. He stated that he had plans and Fire Marshal approval. The house will be condemned if this gets approved. Mr. Darby stated that this is in line with our Master Plan. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. Baden that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 2035, M-C SERIES ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO ASAD KHAN, 216 AND 222 SOUTH CITIES SERVICE HWY., FROM RESIDENTIAL TO BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Asad Khan, 216 and 222 South Cities Service Hwy., from Residential to Business to allow for potential development for the following described property: 216 SOUTH CITIES SERVICE LOT 24 BLK 1 INDIAN HILLS NO 2 AND ABUTTING DRG DITCH ON W WHICH INCLUDES PORTION ADJOINING LOT 11 SAID BLK 222 SOUTH CITIES SERVICE LOT 22 BLK 1 INDIAN HILLS NO 2 AND ELY/2 OF BORROW PIT ADJ SAID LOT ON W/SIDE LOT 23 BLK 1 INDIAN HILLS PART 2 AND ELY OF BORROW PIT ADJ W/SIDE This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof. Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense, litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto. No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be withdrawn and considered null and void. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Asad Khan, 216 and 222 South Cities Service Hwy., from Residential to Business to allow for potential development. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance authorizing Mayor Stutes to sign Contract with Rostan Solutions, LLC for a Public Works Supervisor for the City of Sulphur. Mayor Stutes stated that this would be for Mark LeJune. Mark has 28 years-experience with the city, and he retired and moved on with Rostand Solutions. This would allow him to help as far as being on site with public works and management services of projects that are ongoing that affect the city, whether it be infrastructure, upkeep, support and follow-up. We ran a trial basis on the things that he was keeping up with along with some of the hurricane relief program, so he was instrumental in moving the city prosecutors office that was in the building that was failing from the hurricane over to the new site. He has a wealth of knowledge. This contract allows him to be able to do those services. I think he would be a great asset. Were looking at doing a 6-month trial and then a continuation (up to 2 years) from that with him being able to help us at least getting out of the tight spot with the failing infrastructure that we do have currently. Mr. Abrahams, Director of Public Works, stated that the city implemented an asset management software a few years ago and when an employee leaves, they take all this knowledge and experience with them. Mr. Baden asked if Mr. LeJune currently works for the city. Mr. Abrahams stated that he is working as a FEMA consultant through Rostan. Mr. Baden asked if it has been 2 years since Mr. LeJune has been working for the city through Rostan and is he currently driving a city vehicle. Mr. Abrahams stated, yes, as a contract employee through Rostan. Mr. Baden stated that the city pays a large amount of money to Rostan so why cant they provide Mr. LeJune with a vehicle so theres no liability with the city. Mr. Darby asked if a hurricane hits between Sulphur and New Orleans where will Marks loyalty be in a disaster? With us or will Rostan send him to New Orleans. Mr. Abrahams stated that he will be tasked with Sulphur through Rostan. Mr. Baden asked if hes getting paid by Rostan as a consultant, is he going to remain to be a consultant for Rostan for the City of Sulphur and as a Public Works Supervisor as well with an additional pay? Mr. Abrahams stated that hes not an employee of the city. There was then discussion about salary and how long Mr. LeJune has been working for Rostan. Mr. DiPetta then stated that the contract has conflicting wording. In one part it says Mark will be a public works supervisor and in another part it says hell be a consulting service. Mr. Loftin, City Attorney, stated that hell be both. The consulting service is in connection with the Public Works supervisor. There was then discussion concerning item 2.1 and 3.2 in the contract and other sections that Mr. Loftin made notes to amend prior to the public hearing in November. Motion was then made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. Darby that the following ordinance be deferred to the November City Council regular meeting: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR STUTES TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR A PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the above ordinance was deferred on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance accepting the donation of property from Belle Savanne Partners, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said Act of Donation for property located in Mimosa Park Phase II Subdivision where a lift station is located. Motion was made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mr. Darby that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF PROPERTY FROM BELLE SAVANNE PARTNERS, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID ACT OF DONATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN MIMOSA PARK PHASE II SUBDIVISION WHERE A LIFT STATION IS LOCATED. Motion was then made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mr. Darby that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF PROPERTY FROM BELLE SAVANNE PARTNERS, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID ACT OF DONATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN MIMOSA PARK PHASE II SUBDIVISION WHERE A LIFT STATION IS LOCATED. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. At this time motion was made by Mrs. Monceaux seconded by Mr. DiPetta that they take a 10-minute recess. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. Baden that the meeting reconvene. Motion carried unanimously. At this time Mr. Loftin asked that the Council move items #30 and #31 to be presented at this time since the Attorneys are on the clock and they dont need to just be sitting around waiting till the end of the meeting. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. LeDoux that item #30 be moved up. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. Baden that item #31 be moved up. Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is Executive Session to consider settlement of: Christopher Guidroz Vs. No. C-2025-3069 B City of Sulphur and Benjamin Kayne Morgan 14th JDC At this time the Council, Mayor and Attorneys entered into Executive Session. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the meeting reconvene. Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance approving proposed settlement and authorizing Mayor to settle the following suit: Christopher Guidroz Vs. No. C-2025-3069 B City of Sulphur and Benjamin Kayne Morgan 14th JDC Motion was made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE APPROVING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SETTLE THE FOLLOWING SUIT: Christopher Guidroz Vs. No. C-2025-3069 B City of Sulphur and Benjamin Kayne Morgan 14th JDC Motion was then made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE APPROVING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SETTLE THE FOLLOWING SUIT: Christopher Guidroz Vs. No. C-2025-3069 B City of Sulphur and Benjamin Kayne Morgan 14th JDC A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1733, M-C Series, adopted July 12, 2021, to set forth a $10.00 fee for the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Commission. Denise Fontenot, Director of Municipal Services, stated that the $10.00 fee is state mandated and the $10.00 will be going to the state, not the city. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1733, M-C SERIES, ADOPTED JULY 12, 2021, TO SET FORTH A $10.00 FEE FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMISSION. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1733, M-C SERIES, ADOPTED JULY 12, 2021, TO SET FORTH A $10.00 FEE FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMISSION. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance abolishing and defunding the position of Chief of Staff for the City of Sulphur. Mrs. Monceaux stated that she feels this position was not created properly. This was a reorganization according to Section 4-12 of the Home Rule Charter. There was then discussion on the Organization Chart for the city and where the Chief of Staff falls within this chart. Mr. Baden stated that the Chief of Staff is not listed in the Organization Chart. Mayor Stutes stated that the Administrative Assistant and Public Relations werent listed in this Organization Chart either. Mr. Baden stated that the Chief of Staff is to carry out the administrative role of the Mayor when hes not around and also to make decisions for other departments. Mr. Baden also stated that in this current budget the Chief of Staff position isnt even in the budget. Mayor Stutes stated that the budget was prepared between the City Attorney and the Director of Finance at the time. Let the Attorney General finish their investigation. Mayor Stutes stated that the budget was done prior to him taking office. Mr. Baden asked who was it that approved this position prior to taking office? Mr. Loftin stated that himself, and Jennifer Thorn, previous Director of Finance approved the wording of the job description for the Chief of Staff prior to Mayor Stutes taking office Mayor Stutes stated that it was intended to make a budget amendment before the end of the fiscal year for the Chief of Staff position. When it would go over the 5% overage, a budget amendment would then be needed to fund the Mayors office. Mr. Loftin then stated that they were told by Mrs. Thorn that a budget amendment was not necessary until the next calendar year. Mr. LeDoux stated that when he picked up his budget book when he first came into office, it was told to him, by Mrs. Thorn that the first amendment theyll have to do is to amend the budget because the Mayor is going to do this and do that and that never came up. That was plainly stated to him when he picked up his budget at City Hall. Barry Badon addressed the Council and stated that the Council doesnt have the authority to abolish or defund the Chief of Staff position. Mayor Stutes asked why the Council wasnt asking the same questions about the Safety position that was created? The Council is interfering with the Executive branch. When the finding comes back from the Attorney General, what will the Council do then? Mrs. Monceaux stated that the position will be reinstated. Wendy Wingate addressed the Council and stated that the Council needs to hear from the people that created this job, especially the previous Director of Finance. Shes also concerned that Human Resources was not involved in creating this position. Motion was then made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mrs. Monceaux that the following amendment be added: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby abolish the position of Chief of Staff; provide for the elimination of the position from the Citys authorized positions; defund the position and prohibit the expenditure of City funds for the position and provide for the reallocation of any necessary duties. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE ABOLISHING AND DEFUNDING THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF STAFF FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR. Motion was then made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE ABOLISHING AND DEFUNDING THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF STAFF FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending the Master Services Agreement with Rostan Solutions, LLC, adopted November 9, 2021, to provide for an extension through November 8, 2027. Mayor Stutes stated that we need to keep their progress going and not lose out on what were almost to the finish line with for the Municipal Services, Judicial Center and other projects that we have them ongoing and supervising. Mr. Abrahams, Director of Public Works, stated that were still currently pursuing about $15 million in various projects. We did just have a big milestone a couple weeks ago where we had about $12 million in insurance reductions that FEMA had applied to things. So in order to satisfy FEMAs duplication of benefits, we had to show them that we made every effort that we could to get all insurance proceeds. In doing so we received about $3.7 million from insurance so FEMA has decided to now provide us about $9 million for various projects. So this amendment here will extend their current agreement that was entered into in November of 2021 that we went out for RFP for. Christina Graf addressed the Council and spoke in regards to item #10 and how it related to this item. Wendy Wingate addressed the Council and asked if anyone has seen the Master Services Agreement with Rostan? After discussion, motion was made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mrs. Monceaux that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 9, 2021, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION THROUGH NOVEMBER 8, 2027. Motion was then made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mrs. Monceaux that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 9, 2021, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION THROUGH NOVEMBER 8, 2027. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending the Master Services Agreement with Rostan Solutions, LLC, for Task Order #1, in reference to Grant Management Services. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #1, IN REFERENCE TO GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #1, IN REFERENCE TO GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending the Master Services Agreement with Rostan Solutions, LLC, for Task Order #2, in reference to Project Management Services. Motion was made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #2, IN REFERENCE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Motion was then made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #2, IN REFERENCE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction ordinance amending the Master Services Agreement with Rostan Solutions, LLC, for Task Order #3, in reference to Consensus Based Codes Standards and Specification. Motion was made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. Baden that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #3, IN REFERENCE TO CONSENSUS BASED CODES STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATION. Motion was then made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. Baden that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #3, IN REFERENCE TO CONSENSUS BASED CODES STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATION. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending the Master Services Agreement with Rostan Solutions, LLC, for Task Order #4, in reference to Insurance Claim Cost Recovery Services. Motion was made by Mrs. Monceaux seconded by Mr. Baden that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #4, IN REFERENCE TO INSURANCE CLAIM COST RECOVERY SERVICES. Motion was then made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. Baden that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in the American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR TASK ORDER #4, IN REFERENCE TO INSURANCE CLAIM COST RECOVERY SERVICES. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 2026, in the Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda is a resolution accepting the recommendation of Mayor Stutes for the appointment of Billy Loftin as Assistant City Attorney/City Prosecutor for the City of Sulphur and authorizing the execution of contract. Motion was made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3722, M-C SERIES RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF MAYOR STUTES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF BILLY LOFTIN AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby accept the recommendation of Mayor Stutes for the appointment of Billy Loftin as Assistant City Attorney/City Prosecutor for the City of Sulphur and authorizing the execution of contract. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the above resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution accepting the recommendation of Mayor Stutes for the appointment of Kenneth Mike Michael Wright as City Attorney for the City of Sulphur and authorizing the execution of contract. Mayor Stutes stated that Mr. Wright has 52-years law experience and has been on the Judiciary Review Committee for 4 years. Mr. Loftin stated that he supports Mr. Wright. Mr. Darby stated that he doesnt object to Mr. Wright, but our Home Rule Charter states that the City Attorney must have an office in Sulphur. This is something that we definitely need to change in the Charter since there arent many attorneys in Sulphur. Mr. Loftin also stated that himself and Supreme Court Justice Cade Cole (previous City Attorney) both rented office space here in Sulphur. The offices werent active, but they did have an office in Sulphur. Attorney Mitch Redd, once City Attorney, also rented an office in Sulphur. Mr. Loftin also stated that if he remembers correctly, didnt sign a lease with Stephanie Hankins office until after he was appointed City Attorney. Mr. DiPetta stated that this was a suggested change when the Home Rule Charter was presented to the voters is that it be opened up to areas outside of Sulphur especially because I think that we need someone in that position that has more municipal experience versus an individual who is a straight litigator. He also stated that he has a question about an alleged sanction against Mr. Wright. Mr. Loftin stated that he would be providing Mr. Wright with assistance with anything he needs. Motion was then made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF MAYOR STUTES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF KENNETH MIKE MICHAEL WRIGHT AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: None NAYS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta ABSENT: None And the above resolution failed on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution accepting the recommendation of Mayor Stutes for the appointment of annual audit firm Langley Williams and Co. and authorizing the execution of contract. Motion was made by Mr. DiPetta seconded by Mr. Baden that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3723, M-C SERIES Resolution accepting the recommendation of Mayor Stutes for the appointment of annual audit firm Langley Williams and Co. and authorizing the execution of contract. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby accept the recommendation of Mayor Stutes for the appointment of annual audit firm Langley Williams and Co. and authorizing the execution of contract. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution appointing a member to the Civil Service Board chosen from a list of names supplied by McNeese State University. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3724, M-C SERIES RESOLUTION APPOINTING TERRY BASS TO THE MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby appoint Terry Bass to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board with term to expire July 29, 2029. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution appointing a member to the Civil Service Board chosen from a list of names supplied by McNeese State University. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. LeDoux that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3725, M-C SERIES RESOLUTION APPOINTING LACY VIATOR TO THE MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby appoint Lacy Viator to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board with term to expire on July 29, 2029. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for the annual supply of pipes and fittings, limestone & asphalt and chemicals for the City of Sulphur. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3726, M-C SERIES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF PIPES AND FITTINGS, LIMESTONE & ASPHALT AND CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize advertisement for bids for the annual supply of pipes and fittings, limestone & asphalt and chemicals for the City of Sulphur, said bid to be in accordance with the quantities and specifications on file with the City of Sulphur Finance Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the advertisement of bids will be in The American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, in two separate publications, giving notice as follows: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Separate and sealed bids for the advertisement of bids for the annual supply of pipes and fittings, limestone & asphalt and chemicals for the City of Sulphur, will be received by the Clerk of the Council until 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of December, 2026, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in an open and public bid opening session to be conducted by the Director of Finance in the Conference Room at City Hall, and the City Council shall at a regular meeting on the 14th day of December, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. proceed to award the bid to the lowest bidder, to waive irregularities, or to reject any and all bids, or otherwise proceed thereto as provided by law. Bids are also available electronically at www.centralbidding.com; free membership is required to access. Said bids to be in accordance with the quantities and specifications on file with the City of Sulphur Finance Department located at 101 North Huntington Street, Sulphur, Louisiana A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution awarding low bid received for a Vacuum Truck for Public Works. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3727, M-C SERIES Resolution awarding low bid received for a Vacuum Truck for Public Works. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that bids for a Vacuum Truck were opened and read aloud in an open and public bid session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. and bids were as follows: COMPANY TOTAL BID PRICE Covington Sales & Service, Inc. $480,400.00 River City Hydraulics $509,338.00 Joe Johnson Equipment, LLC $519,628.57 Vaccum Truck Sales & Service, LLC $534,385.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the recommendation of the Mayor and award the bid for a Vacuum Truck for Public Works as follows: COMPANY TOTAL BID PRICE Covington Sales & Service, Inc. $480,400.00 BE IT ALSO FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to sign all paperwork in connection therewith. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution awarding low bid received for a Dump Truck for Public Works. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. DiPetta that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3728, M-C SERIES Resolution awarding low bid received for a Dump Truck for Public Works. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that bids for a Dump Truck were opened and read aloud in an open and public bid session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and bids were as follows: COMPANY TOTAL BID PRICE Old River Truck Sales, LLC $122,955.00 Martin Truck Center $125,747.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the recommendation of the Mayor and award the bid for a Dump Truck for Public Works as follows: COMPANY TOTAL BID PRICE Old River Truck Sales, LLC $122,955.00 ***If another Dump Truck is purchased within 1 year of award date, the purchase price would be $127,650.00 BE IT ALSO FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to sign all paperwork in connection therewith. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a resolution appointing Stephen Benoit to the West Calcasieu Port, Harbor and Terminal District. Motion was made by Mr. Darby seconded by Mr. Baden that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3729, M-C SERIES Resolution appointing Stephen Benoit to the West Calcasieu Port, Harbor and Terminal District. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby appoint Stephen Benoit to the West Calcasieu Port, Harbor and Terminal District with term to expire October, 2031. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a accepting Substantial Completion for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab. Motion was made by Mr. Baden seconded by Mrs. Monceaux that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 3730, M-C SERIES RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR ST22-2 CONCRETE STREET REHABILITATION. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby accept Substantial Completion for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehabilitation. A vote was then called with the following results: YEAS: Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Darby, Mrs. Monceaux, Mr. Baden, Mr. DiPetta NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DIPETTA, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a discussion concerning the renegotiation of cost for the Lease Agreement between the City of Sulphur and BAB Rentals, LLC, for 501 Willow Avenue, for temporary facilities for City Court and Marshals Office. Mr. Baden stated that hes been trying to figure out for a year whats been going on with this project before the renewal of the lease. He has key issues with this lease (1) theres no contract with Rostan (2) any change of scope for this project jeopardizes FEMA funding and could affect taxpayers. Two videos from previous Council meetings were then played. Mr. Baden then stated that FEMA regulations were broken and excessive amounts of rent was charged. Also, the Court is situated in the parking lot of students at Sulphur High school. How is that safe? He feels this location should be moved since there could be findings from the different entities that reported potential violations. Hes open to suggestions on what the plan is for renewing the lease agreement. Mr. Loftin conveyed a message from Mayor Stutes since he had to leave the meeting, that he really doesnt want to disrupt any services that are provided at 501 Willow Avenue. He also asked Mr. Baden if hed want Mr. Loftin to reach out to Mr. Babineaux, owner of 501 Willow Avenue, to see about renegotiating the lease? Mr. Baden stated yes, and that hed like a copy of Mr. Babineauxs Federal certification and documentation for paying prevailing wages to people. There were also inspections done thats in violation of plumbing code. How is our Inspectors turning a deaf ear on these violations? Mr. Loftin stated that he will coordinate a meeting between himself, Mr. Baden and Mr. Babineaux to discuss these issues. Marshal Brandon Dever addressed the Council and read a letter and went over a powerpoint presentation showing all the mold that was in the modular buildings when they were located on the SW corner of Beglis Parkway and Hwy. 90. Theyve moved 4 times within 6 years and had to adapt to new locations. They did all this while the community was dealing with Covid, 2 devastating hurricanes and tremendous challenges that followed. Wendy Wingate addressed the Council and discussed if there was a Plan B if the lease doesnt get renewed? Barry Badon then addressed the Council and spoke on removing the current Chairman of the City Council. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk DANNY DiPETTA, Chairman 10-13-26 10:40 P.M. Oct 27 1t 2141463 Notice Cost- $2611.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Morris Wayne Ellender, please contact P. David Olney, Attorney at Law, Lake Charles, Louisiana, (337) 436-1644. Oct 22, 24, 27 3t 2141005 Notice Cost- $59.61

Public Notice In accordance with Article VII, Division 2, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, any person, firm, or corporation who shall fail(s) to operate any sewage disposal system in compliance with the chapter, state law, or the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality or the LA DHH/OPH shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall authorize the local governing authority to declare the structures involved a nuisance or public health hazard. If the following property owner(s) fail(s) to remedy the deficiencies or correct the non-compliance of the system outlined in the notice by 11/11/2026, the Police Jury shall proceed to correct said system as authorized by the parish ordinance, with all unpaid direct charges and related charges to the annual ad valorem tax bill of the property involved. Violation exists on 313 Willett Lane, parcel # 00159093, Rebecca Bromley (STWR-1026-0012). Violation exists on 278 Reeves Road, parcel # 00533971, Fox Stone Properties, LLC (SWR-1026-4239). Violation exists on 275 Tara Drive, parcel # 00129771, Manick Investments, LLC (SWR-1026-4244). Violation exists on 151 Reeves Road, parcel # 00017558, Middle Bluff Properties, LLC (SWR-1026-4245). Violation exists on 217 Reeves Road, parcel # 00020753, Alvin Spragis, Jr. (SWR-1026-4247). Violation exists on 207 Reeves Road, parcel # 00013110, Jeffery Pitre (SWR-1026-4248). Oct 20, 27 2t 2140931 Notice Cost- $100.00

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed BIDS for the construction of the following project will be received by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, 1611 W. Sallier Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601, until 10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time on November 19, 2026, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be received after 10:00 A.M. PORT IMPROVEMENTS TO BULK TERMINAL NO. 1 JUNCTION HOUSE REHABILITATION LOCATED IN: CALCASIEU PARISH Port Project No. CP25008 Type of Construction: Heavy Construction Contracting Agency: Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District 1611 W. Sallier Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 439-3661 Phone Proposal Guaranty: 5% of Amount of Bid Engineers Estimate: $3,229,000 (Base Bid) Engineer: Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. 4101 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 895-0368 Phone There will be a NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the following location: Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District Board Room, 1611 W. Sallier Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Bids must be submitted on the forms provided by the Contracting Agency, must be prepared in accordance with Section 2 of the 2026 Edition of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Multimodal Commerce, General Provisions and must include all the information required by the bid form. Bid forms are available from the Engineer and will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. Each bid shall include a proposal guaranty in an amount not less than specified above. Contract Documents may also be downloaded at www.bidexpress.com. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Engineers office. Plans may be obtained from the District upon payment of $100. In accordance with 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, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents within ten days after receipt of bids. The award of a contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements prescribed within 45 calendar days after opening proposals. The successful bidder will be notified by letter mailed to the address shown in the proposal that the bidder is awarded the contract. This right is reserved to reject bids and waive informalities. The provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 382212; and those stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity, per LA R.S. 3822.12.B(1) as revised by ACT No. 759. Neither can any or all bids be rejected, other than for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 382214. /s/ Richert L. Self, Executive Director Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 4t 2140929 Notice Cost- $346.00