Regular Meeting

September 23, 2024

Summary of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District held at 5:00 P.M., Monday, September 23, 2024, in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Approved the August 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.

Approving an amendment of the 2024 Operating Budget for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District.

Authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Oracle for the implementation and license subscription of their NetSuite software, and to amend the capital budget.

Authorizing the District to enter into a professional service agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. for design services for the Industrial Canal Bulk Grain Facility and to amend the 2024 capital budget.

Authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a professional services agreement with Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers for the Berth 7 Fender Rehabilitation at City Docks and to amend the 2024 capital budget.

Accepting the lowest responsive bid of Alfred Palma, LLC in the amount of $1,399,724 for the base bid plus a contingency in the amount of $280,000 for a total of $1,679,724 for the Berth 15B Fender Repairs at City Docks and to amend the 2024 capital budget.

Accepting the best value proposal of Liebherr, USA Co. in the amount of $17,325,818.40 for two (2) bulk material handling portal mounted mobile harbor cranes, plus a contingency in the amount of $600,000 for a total of $17,925,818.40, and to amend the 2024 capital budget.

Authorizing the engagement of outside counsel to represent the District in the matter of IFG Port Holdings, LLC. Vs LCHTD Case No. 2:16-cv-146.

Authorizing the settlement of a suit against Southern Ionics, Lake Charles Stevedores and J. J. Flanagan Stevedores for damage to Berth 15B.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

/s/ Mary Jo Bayles

Mary Jo Bayles,

Vice President

ATTEST:

/s/ John Cradure

John Cradure,

Secretary/Treasurer

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