Notice

Publication Date

2026-02-07

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Miscellaneous Notices

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City of Lake Charles

Meeting Minutes

City Council

5:30 PM

Council Chambers

at City Hall

Wednesday,

January 21, 2026

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2026 TO BE TAKEN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 150 97, RULES FOR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA

CALL TO ORDER President Marks, presiding

INVOCATION Councilman Marks

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Vezinot

ROLL CALL

Matt Young, President or Presiding Officer Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey Jr., Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo Jr., and Matthew Vezinot

Present: 6

Stuart Weatherford

Absent: 1

Also present were Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, John Cardone, City Administrator and Shelly Appleby, Paralegal in Legal Department filling in for the Clerk.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 2026

A motion was made that this item be approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6

Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 1

Weatherford

APPOINTMENTS

1. 427 25

An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase two (2) new Side Loader Refuse Trucks, for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Garbage Division.

Councilman Fondel was appointed chairman.

2. 433 25

An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. LR002 Sallier Street Reconstruction, contingent upon receipt of Facility Planning & Control Authorization to Advertise, and amend the budget as necessary.

This item was deferred until the February 4, 2026 regular council meeting.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

ROLL CALL

Stuart Weatherford, Matt Young, President or Presiding Officer Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey Jr., Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo Jr., and Matthew Vezinot

Present: 7

Absent: 0

3. 323 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 712 Williams Street, Freddie Mark Johnson (Estate), owner.

Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, stated this was a rehearing from October 15, 2025 and presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Terri Sapp, 4390 Fairway Drive., Lake Charles, LA stated that she and her family planned on demolishing the structure and requested additional time to do so. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20447

45a. 15 26

Introduction and final action of an ordinance to modify the Front End Documents for DR002 Public Works New Facility Phase 2 to remove the subcontractor percentage limit.

A request was made by President Marks to waive the rules to add on this item for introduction and final action. The request was approved by the following vote:

A motion was made that this item be waive the rules. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20448

This item was read into the record by Herman Stevens, III, City of Lake Charles Engineering Department. He further stated that the emergency nature was currently in the front end documents the City is limited to 49% of the work being performed by a subcontractor. He stated that for architectural and building contracts that doesnt work because typically a general contractor will sub out different disciplines such as electrical, plumbing, etc. and so it is very normal for a project to exceed 90% subcontractor work. He further stated that if kept at 49% the City is likely to get no bids and the City is up against a timeline where the project cannot be delayed.

A motion was made that this item be introduced and adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20448

53a. 14 26

A resolution amending or otherwise supplement Resolution No. 313 23 to include additional funding from the Louisiana Office of Community Development to be used in support of construction of the Citys Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG DR) funded Indoor Recreation Center and to confirm and extend the authority granted to the Mayor to sign, execute and administer any and all relevant documents.

As a marginal note, although this item had been previously added to the agenda, they voted to add it to the agenda again by a vote of 7 0.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 13 26

4. 334 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 3023 General Twining, Gertrude Ann Savoy and George Watkin Savoy (Estate), owners.

Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, stated this was a rehearing from November 19, 2025 and presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made

part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Mr. Bilbo recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20449

5. 460 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2205 Cline Street, Barry Mark Charles, owner, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana.

This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting to the February 18, 2026 regular council meeting.

6. 465 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 806 Azalea Drive (carport only), Tamika Francis, owner.

This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting to the February 18, 2026 regular council meeting.

7. 466 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 518 Lebato Street (front house only), Jerome Murray, owner.

Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, stated this was a rehearing from December 17, 2025 and presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Mr. Harvey recommended time delays of 15/15 which were approved by the following vote.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20450

8. 467 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 210 North Booker Street, Dorothy Mae Collins and Harry Lee Simien (Estate), owners, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20451

9. 469 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2103 Opelousas Street, Sandra Pete Anderson (Estate), owner, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20452

10. 470 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1613 Shaw Street, Severnus Gradnigo, Jr. and Mary Alice Gradnigo, owners.

This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting to the February 18, 2026 regular council meeting.

11. 471 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1029

Alamo Street, Jana Marie Burdette and Terry Daniel Turner, owners.

This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting to the February 18, 2026 regular council meeting.

12. 472 25

An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 521 Kingsley Street, Laticia Michelle Fontenot, Boardwalk Investors with Union Bank as Secured Party, Kenneth Joseph Fontenot, Shelly Michelle Fontenot, Heritage Management Services with Union Bank as Secured Party, Malcolm J. Fontenot, April Nicole Fontenot Thomas, Kim Leatrice Fontenot Poullard, and Harold J. Thibodeaux, owners, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana.

This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting to the February 18, 2026 regular council meeting.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ACTION

13. 424 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the lowest responsible bid and to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3019 Sale Road Bridge Repairs.

Councilman Young made a motion to accept the recommended bid from PERC Development, LLC in the amount of $669,294.50.

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20453

14. 429 25

An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Three Wheel Sweeper, for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division.

Councilman Bilbo made a motion to reject all bids and re bid this item.

15. 459 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a professional services agreement with Allied Universal to provide comprehensive security detail coverages for City Hall and the Transit Division Building for a six (6) month period, and to amend the budget as necessary.

Councilman Bilbo agreed to a 6 month contract but stated there needs to be a path forward regarding the LCPD taking this role. Councilman Fondel stated there have been situations occurring at Transit and the Administration nor LCPD were aware of what was happening. Councilmen Harvey and Marks voiced their support for the police department to step into this role of security instead of an outside company. Councilman Harvey abstained from the vote due to the relationship the company has with his personal employment. Miles Brown, 1020 5th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA questioned if the cost is money well spent. Councilman Weatherford stated that this 6 month agreement is a stop gap measure to give time to analyze ability to utilize the LCPD. After consideration, the Council voted as follows:

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5

Weatherford, Young, Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 1

Marks

Absent: 0

Abstain: 1

Harvey Jr.

Enactment No: 20454

16. 491 25

An ordinance amending the City of Lake Charles Ward 3 Marshals Office budget for the addition of one (1) position allotment of Deputy Marshal and to amend the budget accordingly.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20455

17. 494 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the lowest responsible bid and to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3224 Muirfield Drive Drainage Phase II, and amend the budget as necessary.

Mr. Weatherford made a motion to accept the recommended bid from Hackley Enterprises in the amount of $605,902.57.

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20456

18. 504 25

An ordinance approving an amendment to the City of Lake Charles 2019 Action Plan to reprogram unspent Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG CV) funds to the Goosport Park Improvement No. 2 project.

Councilman Harvey requested clarification of funds available in LC Rebound and funds available from JD Clifton. John Cardone, City Administrator, stated he will meet with Councilman Harvey to determine how much to leave at JD Clifton and how much and for what and for Goosport Park Improvements No. 2. After consideration, the Council voted as follows:

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20457

19. 508 25

An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18189 creating Enterprise Boulevard Economic Development District of the City of Lake Charles, State of Louisiana; amending the boundaries thereof from which the incremental increase in existing sales taxes of the City will be used to finance economic development projects in accordance with and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.

This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting until the February 4, 2026 regular council meeting.

20. 524 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with ADG Engineering.

A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

21. 525 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Alliance Transportation Group, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

22. 526 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Angelle & Donahue Oil & Gas Properties, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

23. 527 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Atakapa Services, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

24. 528 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Brossett Architect.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

25. 529 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with CARBO Landscape Architecture.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

26. 530 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Cohesion Architecture, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

27. 531 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Cope Associates, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

28. 532 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with CSRS, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

29. 533 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with D.W. Jessen & Associates, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

30. 534 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Fugro Consultants, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

31. 535 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

32. 536 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Randy M. Goodloe Architect.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

33. 537 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Grace Hebert Curtis Architects.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

34. 538 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Hunt, Guillot & Associates.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

35. 539 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kudla Architecture.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

36. 540 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

37. 541 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Moss Reed Architects, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

38. 542 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Peridian Engineering Services, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

39. 543 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Southland Environmental, LLC.

A motion was made by Councilman Fondel that Items 20 39 that this item be Deferred without objection. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

40. 544 25

An ordinance enlarging the boundaries of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, by annexing property generally described as the Eastside of the 1200 Blk. of Hwy. 397 (vacant lot South of 1295 Hwy. 397), containing 2.21 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20458

41. 545 25

An ordinance assigning Zoning Classification of Industrial to property generally described as the Eastside of the 1200 Blk. of Hwy. 397 (vacant lot South of 1295 Hwy. 397), containing 2.21 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20459

42. 546 25

An ordinance assigning Councilmanic District B to the Eastside of the 1200 Blk. of Hwy. 397 (vacant lot South of 1295 Hwy. 397), containing 2.21 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20460

43. 547 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Louisiana Emergency Equipment, LLC d/b/a Delta Fire & Safety for the purchase of four (4) sets of Amkus Rescue System Tools.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20461

44. 548 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with D & W Drilling for inspection, cleaning, and repairs of Water Wells G 8, G 9 and G 13 at GH West Water Plant for use by the Public Works Department, Water Division.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20462

45. 560 25

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, to incur debt and to borrow from the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority an amount not to exceed One Hundred Forty Five Million Dollars ($145,000,000), for a term not exceeding Thirty years, at a rate not to exceed Six percent per annum, for the purpose of financing public improvements within the City of Lake Charles; approving the form and authorizing the execution of one or more loan agreements and other certificates, documents and instruments; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.

Mayor Simien stated this was the LC Rebound Bond issue and will authorize issuance of all of the bonds without taking all of the bonds. The first draw will be approximately $60,000,000. Bond consultants presented information about the process and took questions from the Council. Matt Kern, Jones Walker law Firm, New Orleans, LA and representatives from Raymond James, Stifel and Government Consultants.

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 20463

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE ADOPTED BY CONSENT

47. 4 26

A resolution authorizing that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Knights of St. Peter Claver #141 to allow for a parade route of 5.2 miles for the 2026 Knights of St. Peter Claver Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Councilman Harvey requested clarification in the process of permitting the parades. Katie Harrington stated that this is they way it should have been done with the parade organizer contacting the appropriate Council member to confirm their support of the parade to avoid any conflicts with their respective districts. After consideration the council voted as follows:

A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 14 26

48. 5 26

A resolution authorizing that a Special Event Permit be issued to Lake Charles Mardi Gras to allow 150 recreational vehicles and 50 horses in their 2026 Mardi Gras Parade, scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Councilman Harvey also pulled this item with the same concerns as the previous item. After due consideration, the council voted as follows:

This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 15 26

50. 6 26

A resolution declaring Lock Park and Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park as Family Friendly Zones during the 2026 Mardi Gras parade activities, and requesting the Lake Charles Police Department enforce the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles that prohibit the possession, consumption and/or sale of alcoholic beverages in parks within the City of Lake Charles and prohibit parking within the Lock Park and Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park grounds during the 2026 Mardi Gras parades.

Councilman Young pulled this item to bring awareness to the two family friendly zones along the parade route with no alcohol allowed and a play area for children.

This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

Enactment No: 16 26

46. 1 26

A resolution authorizing a Special Event Permit be issued to the Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo to allow horses to be included in the 2026 Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade to be held on January 29, 2026.

This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: 17 26

49. 7 26

A resolution authorizing that a Special Event Permit be issued to Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. for a series of parades to be held Friday, February 13, 2026 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in celebration of Mardi Gras 2026.

This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: 18 26

51. 2 26

A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids to purchase fire truck equipment for use by the Lake Charles Fire Department.

This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: 19 26

52. 3 26

A resolution approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment to that certain Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated as of July 1, 2021 by and between the Enterprise Boulevard Economic Development District, the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana and the State of Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

This item was deferred to February 4, 2026 as it is a companion resolution to Item #19.

53. 13 26

A resolution setting date for public hearing and consideration of the Lake Charles Planning & Zoning Commissions decision to deny a request for a Variance in order to construct a new restaurant with a 10 landscape buffer along both street frontages vs. required 15, within a Business Zoning District, at the northwest corner of West Prien Lake Road at Contraband Parkway.

This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: 20 26

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made including all the preceding items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7

Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot

Against: 0

Absent: 0

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE FOR INTRODUCTION BY CONSENT AND READ INTO THE RECORD THE DAY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING AT 9:00A.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL

54. 8 26

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase three (3) new thirty five foot (35) Clean Diesel, Low Floor, ADA Certified Buses for the use by the City of Lake Charles Transit Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #19529, approved and adopted by the City Council on April 5, 2023.

Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison.

55. 9 26

An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase fire truck equipment for use by the Lake Charles Fire Department.

Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison.

56. 10 26

An ordinance enlarging the boundaries of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, by annexing property generally described as 1600 Siebarth Drive, containing 4.08 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison.

57. 11 26

An ordinance assigning Zoning Classification of Business to property generally described as 1600 Siebarth Drive, containing 4.08 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison.

58. 12 26

An ordinance assigning Councilmanic District B to 1600 Siebarth Drive, containing 4.08 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison.

ADJOURNMENT

I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct draft of the Minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, held on the 21st day of January, 2026.

WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 29th day of January, 2026.

s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.

I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Ordinances adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said city held on the 21st day of January, 2026.

WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 29th day of January, 2026.

s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.

The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities. The City operates without regard to race, color, or national origin. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI and/or Americans with Disabilities Act may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles. The Citys Title VI Coordinator/ADA Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491 1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491 1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head.

Ordinance No: 20447

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 6th day of August 2025, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 712 Williams Street, legally described as: W Lot 6 J A Bel Sub of Blk 8 Katrina Moeling Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Freddie Mark Johnson (Estate), be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 20th day of February, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 23rd day of March, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 24th day of March, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 23rd day of February, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.

SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition.

SECTION 3: This order is made the 21st day of January, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20447 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20448

Introduction and final action of an ordinance to modify the Front End Documents for DR002 Public Works New Facility Phase 2 to remove the subcontractor percentage limit.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened that:

SECTION 1: The front end documents for DR002 Public Works New Facility Phase 2 are modified to delete the limit on the maximum percentage of subcontractor work to be performed on this project.

SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles and/or his designee are further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City and to pay all costs from appropriate City funds.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20448 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20449

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 6th day of August 2025, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 3023 General Twining, legally described as: Lots 14,15 Blk C Greinwich Terrace Plat 3A, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Gertrude Ann Savoy and George Watkin Savoy (Estate), be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 5th day of February, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 5th day of February, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 6th day of February, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 6th day of February, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.

SECTION 3: This order is made the 21st day of January, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20449 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20450

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 5th day of November 2025, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 518 Lebato Street (front house only), legally described as: The west 51.0 feet of W (C125.5 M122.5) of: Com 460.5 ft S of NE cor SE SW 28.9.8, S 50 ft, W 251 ft etc, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Jerome Murray, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 5th day of February, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 5th day of February, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 6th day of February, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 6th day of February, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.

SECTION 3: This order is made the 21st day of January, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20450 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20451

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 5th day of November 2025, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 210 North Booker Street, legally described as: N Lots 9,10 Blk 7 Libbyville Sub and that portion of Lots 1,2 Blk 7 lying S of a line desc as Com NW corner Lot 9 Blk 7 said point being on E R/W line N Booker St and 925 ft of center line S,P R R E 12.4 ft N 1.85 ft th in Ely direction 97 ft M/L along a fence line to a pt 3.55 ft N of NE cor Lot 10 Blk 7 Libbeyville Sub, W to com, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Dorothy Mae Collins and Harry Lee Simien (Estate), subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 5th day of February, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 5th day of February, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 6th day of February, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 6th day of February, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.

SECTION 3: This order is made the 21st day of January, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20451 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20452

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 5th day of November 2025, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 2103 Opelousas Street, legally described as: Com NE cor intersection of Opelousas Road with Isham St, N 108 ft M/L/; E 77 ft M/L etc being part Blk B Sub of SE SW 28.9.8, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Sandra Pete Anderson (Estate), subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 5th day of February, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 5th day of February, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 6th day of February, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 6th day of February, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid.

SECTION 3: This order is made the 21st day of January, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20452 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20453

An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the lowest responsible bid and to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3019 Sale Road Bridge Repairs.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP3019 Sale Road Bridge Repairs, on the bids opened on January 6, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 269 23, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 15th day of November 2023 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price.

SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said low bidder from appropriate City funds.

SECTION 4: The checks of the unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them, but the check of the successful bidder shall be retained until the written contract has been signed and executed, and the security required in said written contract has been furnished by it.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20453 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20454

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into a professional services agreement, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, with Allied Universal to provide comprehensive security detail coverages for City Hall and the Transit Division Building for a six (6) month period.

SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds.

SECTION 3: The Director of Finance is hereby authorized to amend the 2025 2026 Operating and Capital Budget as necessary.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20454 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20455

An ordinance amending the City of Lake Charles Ward 3 Marshals Office budget for the addition of one (1) position allotment of Deputy Marshal and to amend the budget accordingly.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, (Ordinance No. 20376), is hereby amended to appropriate $1,300,271 to the Ward 3 Marshals Office to include $60,000 for the requested budget item of one (1) additional position allotment of Deputy Marshal.

SECTION 2: The Director of Finance of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to make the appropriate changes in accordance with this ordinance.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20455 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20456

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP3224 Muirfield Drive Drainage Phase II, on the bids opened on January 6, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 178 25, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of September 2025 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said low bidder from appropriate City funds.

SECTION 5: The Director of Finance is hereby authorized to amend the 2025 2026 Operating and Capital Budget as necessary.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20456 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20457

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, does hereby approve and adopt an amendment to the City of Lake Charles 2019 Action Plan to reprogram unspent Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG CV) funds to the Goosport Park Improvement No. 2 project.

SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is further authorized to draft and approve and execute or sign any and all forms and documents necessary to administer the amended 2019 Action Plans.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20457 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20458

WHEREAS, there has been continuously on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, for at least ten (10) days prior to the adoption of this ordinance, a written assent of a majority of the registered voters and a majority in number of the resident property owners as well as twenty five percent (25%) in value of the property of the resident property owners within the area proposed to be included in the corporate limits of the City of the Lake Charles, Louisiana, as evidenced by a certificate attached to said petition from the Assessor of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, there has been published a Notice of Filing of the said Petition to Annex and of this ordinance in the LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS MORE THAN TEN (10) days prior to the adoption of this ordinance;

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The boundaries of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, are hereby enlarged to include, and the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, shall hereinafter embrace, and the corporate powers shall hereinafter be exercised over the following described additional area and territory, which additional area and territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is generally described as the Eastside of the 1200 Blk. of Hwy. 397 (vacant lot South of 1295 Hwy. 397), containing 2.21 acres, more or less, and defined with certainty and precision as set out on the Exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof.

SECTION 2: This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of this ordinance after adoption.

SECTION 3: All laws and ordinances or parts of laws and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20458 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20459

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The property, legally described as set out in the Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof, now located in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby assigned and classified in the Industrial Classification, generally described as the Eastside of the 1200 Blk. of Hwy. 397 (vacant lot South of 1295 Hwy. 397), containing 2.21 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

SECTION 2: The Planning Director shall note this amendment on the official Zoning Map of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20459 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20460

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The Official Map of Council Districts adopted pursuant to Section 2 45 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lake Charles is hereby amended by including therein territory annexed into the City of Lake Charles, pursuant to City ordinance, in Councilmanic Districts as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 20458, passed and adopted January 21, 2026, annexing property legally described as set forth on the Exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof, Councilmanic District B, Voting Precinct 366.

SECTION 2: The Official Map, as amended herein, shall be paragraphed for identification with this ordinance but shall not be attached hereto.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20460 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Ordinance No: 20462

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with D & W Drilling, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, for inspection, cleaning, and repairs of water wells G 8, G 9 and G 13 at GH West Water Plant for use by the Public Works Department, Water Division.

I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20462 passed by the City Council on 1/21/2026.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 21, 2026

The City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 oclock p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the regular meeting place of said City Council, 326 Pujo Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

The President called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were

PRESENT: Tommy W. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Craig Marks, Matthew Vezinot, Donald W. Fondel, Stuart Weatherford

ABSENT: None

The following ordinance having been introduced at a meeting held on January 7, 2026, notice of its introduction having been published in the official journal and a public hearing having been held thereon on January 21, 2026, was offered for final adoption by ____ and seconded by ____, was adopted, as amended by the following vote:

YEAS: Tommy W. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Craig Marks, Matthew Vezinot, Donald W. Fondel, Stuart Weatherford

NAYS: None

ORDINANCE

NO. 20463

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, TO INCUR DEBT AND TO BORROW FROM THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($145,000,000), FOR A TERM NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY YEARS, AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED SIX PERCENT PER ANNUM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ONE OR MORE LOAN AGREEMENTS AND ALL OTHER CERTIFICATES, DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.

WHEREAS, the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the City), is a member of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the Authority);

WHEREAS, in order to address the Citys ongoing infrastructure and community development needs, the voters of the City of Lake Charles approved tax propositions to fund and modernize infrastructure and quality-of-life projects to be completed within the City, known as Lake Charles Rebound;

WHEREAS, with the passage of Lake Charles Rebound, the City committed to undertake a series of projects focused on improving critical infrastructure, enhancing quality-of-life amenities, and advancing community facilities and other public improvements throughout the City;

WHEREAS, to identify and prioritize such projects, the City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 210-23 on September 6, 2023 (as the same may be supplemented or amended from time to time, the Covenant Resolution), which set forth the projects to be implemented as part of Lake Charles Rebound (collectively, the Project);

WHEREAS, on July 3, 2024 the City Council adopted a resolution pursuant to which the City requested that the Authority issue its revenue bonds, in one or more series (the Bonds), in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Forty-Five Million Dollars ($145,000,000) for the purpose of (i) financing the costs of the Project, (ii) funding a debt service reserve fund, if necessary; and (iii) paying costs of issuance of the Bonds, including premiums for any bond insurance policy insuring the Bonds and any debt service reserve fund surety policy, if necessary;

WHEREAS, on December 11, 2025, the State Bond Commission authorized the issuance of the Bonds;

WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and in accordance with the Act, the City and the Authority will enter into one or more loan agreements (collectively, the Loan Agreement), pursuant to which the City will borrow from the Authority funds to finance the costs of the Project; and

WHEREAS, in order to provide for payment and security of the Bonds, the Loan Agreement will provide for a pledge by the City of the funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges of any nature from any source whatsoever on deposit with or accruing from time to time to the City, provided that no such funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges shall be so included which have been or are in the future legally dedicated and required for other purposes by the electorate, by the terms of specific grants, by the terms of particular obligations issued or to be issued (to the extent pledged or budgeted to pay debt service on such other obligations) or by operation of law, and provided further that neither the full faith and credit of the City nor any specific tax of the City is pledged and the obligation of the City to levy or increase taxes or other sources of revenue shall be subject to all legal limits applicable to the City from time to time (Lawfully Available Funds), thereby obligating the City to pay to the Authority amounts necessary to allow the Authority to make principal and interest payments on the Bonds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:

SECTION 1. The statements of fact expressly contained within the preamble to this Ordinance have been specifically reviewed by the members of the Council, are found to be true and correct, and are hereby adopted as the findings of the City Council.

SECTION 2. In compliance with the applicable provisions of the City Charter and Code of Ordinances, the Act, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the City is hereby authorized to incur indebtedness and to borrow funds from the proceeds of the Authoritys Revenue Bonds (Lake Charles Rebound Project), in one or more series (the Bonds), in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Forty-Five Million Dollars ($145,000,000) to (i) finance the costs of the Project, (ii) fund a debt service reserve fund, if necessary; and (iii) pay the costs of issuance of the Bonds, including premiums for any bond insurance policy insuring the Bonds and any debt service reserve fund surety policy, if necessary; said Bonds to mature not later than thirty years from their date of issuance, at a fixed rate or rates not exceeding six percent (6.00%) per annum, to be secured by and payable from Lawfully Available Funds of the City, including funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges of any nature from any source whatsoever on deposit with or accruing from time to time to the City, provided that no such funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges shall be so included in this definition which have been or are in the future legally dedicated and required for other purposes by the electorate, by the terms of specific grants, by the terms of particular obligations issued or to be issued (to the extent pledged or budgeted to pay debt service on such other obligations) or by operation of law.

SECTION 3. This City Council does hereby approve the execution of one or more loan agreements (collectively, the Loan Agreements) with the Authority substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

SECTION 4. The Bonds shall be sold and purchased pursuant to the terms of one or more bond purchase agreements to be entered into by and between Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (collectively, the Underwriters), the Authority and the City, which will provide for the sale of the Bonds by the Authority to the Underwriters and which will be subject to completion to reflect the terms of the marketing and sale of the Bonds. The use and distribution of one or more preliminary official statements is hereby approved and the use and distribution of one or more official statements is hereby approved in such forms as approved by Bond Counsel with such additions, omissions and changes as may be approved by Bond Counsel.

SECTION 5. The City covenants and agrees that, to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of Louisiana, it will comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) in order to establish, maintain and preserve the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Bonds under the Code. The City further covenants and agrees it will not take any action, fail to take any action, or permit any action within its control to be taken, or permit at any time or times any of the proceeds of the Bonds or any other funds of the City to be used directly or indirectly in any manner, the effect of which would be to cause the Bonds to be arbitrage bonds or would result in the inclusion of interest on any of the Bonds in gross income under the Code, including, without limitation, (i) the failure to comply with the limitation on investment of Bond proceeds or (ii) the failure to pay any required rebate of arbitrage earnings to the United States of America or (iii) the use of proceeds of the Bonds in a manner which would cause the Bonds to be private activity bonds.

SECTION 6. The Lake Charles City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and Director of Finance (collectively, the Authorized Officers), to take all action necessary to effect the issuance of the Bonds and the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreements, the official statements, bond purchase agreements, and all documents, agreements, contracts or certificates necessary or required in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall be published in the official journal of the City and shall become effective immediately upon the Mayors signature.

This Ordinance No. 20463 adopted and passed on this 21st day of January, 2026.

CRAIG MARKS

PRESIDENT OF

THE COUNCIL

ATTEST:

RENEE P. DEVILLE

CLERK OF

THE COUNCIL

APPROVED BY:

MARSHALL J.

SIMIEN, JR.

MAYOR OF

THE CITY OF

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA

(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.)

Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.

CRAIG MARKS

PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

ATTEST:

RENEE P. DEVILLE

CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF

CALCASIEU

I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

I further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a public meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, held on January 21, 2026, and of Ordinance No. 20463 adopted at said meeting, as said minutes and Ordinance appear officially of record in my possession.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on this ___ day of January 2026.

RENEE P. DEVILLE

CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

EXHIBIT A

FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENTS

Feb 7 1t

2096903

Notice Cost- $1913.50

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