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President Donald Trump speaks during the meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

Trump backs off on Greenland Tariff threat canceled after NATO agrees to future deal

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diversifying its economy, Moreno added, it must prioritize startups and small businesses alongside housing. The NSA project is designed to do both at once. She described the redevelopment as a pivotal moment not just for Bywater, but for New Orleans as a whole, and urged public and private partners to view it as a model for unlocking other

DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island “including right, title and ownership.”

In a post on his social me“We probably dia site, Trump said he had agreed with the head of won’t get NATO on a “framework of anything unless a future deal” on Arctic seI decide to curity, potentially defusing use excessive tension that had far-reaching strength and geopolitical implications.

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PRESIDENT Trump offered few deDONALD TRUMP tails, saying they were still being worked out. But one idea NATO members have discussed as part of a compromise with Trump was that Denmark and the alliance would work with the U.S. to build more U.S. military bases on Greenland.

That’s according to a European official familiar with the matter but not authorized to comment publicly. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said it was not immediately clear if that idea was included in the framework Trump announced.

The president has threatened tariffs before only to back away. In April, after first saying he would slap massive import levies on nations from around the world, which prompted a sharp negative market reaction, Trump eased off.

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Brian Gibbs, from left, talks with Mayor Helena Moreno and Jeff Schwartz as people gather for a ground-breaking ceremony marking the redevelopment of the former Naval Support Activity site in New Orleans on Wednesday.

City leaders emphasize innovation alongside housing

BY ANTHONY McAULEY Staff writer

Flanked by construction equipment and the hulking brick buildings of a long-abandoned military complex, Mayor Helena Moreno joined dozens of city, state and business leaders Wednesday to mark the formal start of a $300 million redevelopment that aims to transform the former Naval Support Activity site in Bywater into one of the city’s most ambitious blends of affordable housing and technology-driven economic development.

The project, known as NSA East Apartments, will convert the derelict riverfront property into 294 affordable apartments, retail space and a major startup incubator, while laying the groundwork for a broader vision that backers say could reshape a section of the city that has been fenced off from public life for more than a century.

Moreno said the site had long been a symbol of frustration for nearby residents — a sprawling eyesore associated with blight and crime — but is now positioned to become a citywide economic catalyst. The redevelopment, she said, reflects a deliberate effort to pair affordable housing with innovation and entrepreneurship, creating a pipeline that

Heavy equipment sits ready to begin work at the former Naval Support Activity site in Bywater. keeps jobs, talent and investment in New Orleans.

“This development marks a pivotal moment not just for this neighborhood, but for the city of New Orleans as a whole — driving innovation and business growth while also securing long-term investment in affordable housing,” Moreno told the crowd of about 200 gathered for the groundbreaking.

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La. health secretary outlines new priorities

Cantrell cashes out city pension early

BY BLAKE PATERSON

Staff writer

With her federal trial scheduled for October, former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is cashing out on her city pension early, opting to receive a one-time payment of around $69,500 instead of waiting until retirement age to collect a

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Cantrell’s decision to withdraw her contributions now means her pension likely won’t be in jeopardy if she later loses in court. The former mayor was indicted last year on federal corruption charges tied to her travels on taxpayer’s dime with her

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In what was billed as the LouisiBY EMILY WOODRUFF ana Department of Health’s first “annual shareholder meeting,” Staff writer Greenstein, who took over the Louisiana Health Secretary department in April, announced Bruce Greenstein laid out his plans plans to form a new Office of and priorities for the state’s larg- Health and Nutrition, which will est agency on Wednesday, vowing ä See PRIORITIES, page 7A to streamline how the department

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Mexico sends dozens of cartel members to U.S.

MEXICO CITY — Mexico sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying Wednesday that it was a “sovereign decision” by her government.

Sheinbaum responded to criticism from analysts and opponents who said that the transfers on Tuesday were the result of mounting pressure from Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take military action on cartels.

Sheinbaum said that although the transfers were made at the request of the U.S. government, the decision was taken by the National Security Council after analyzing what was “convenient for Mexico” and in terms of its “national security.”

Observers say that the Mexican government has used the transfers as a sort of pressure valve to offset demands by Trump and show authorities are cracking down on criminal groups.

Those sent to the U.S. on Tuesday were alleged members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known by its Spanish acronym CJNG, and the Sinaloa Cartel, which Washington has designated as terrorist organizations, and a number of other groups. It’s the third such transfer of capos over the past year. Mexico’s government said it has sent 92 people in total to the U.S. in total.

U.S. transfers 150 IS detainees from Syria AL-HOL, Syria — The U.S. military said Wednesday it has started transferring detainees from the Islamic State group being held in northeastern Syria to secure facilities in Iraq.

The move came after Syrian government forces took control of a sprawling camp, housing thousands of mostly women and children, from the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, which withdrew as part of a ceasefire. Troops on Monday seized a prison in Shaddadeh, where some IS detainees escaped and many were recaptured, state media reported.

The Kurdish-led SDF still controls more than a dozen detention facilities holding around 9,000 IS members, but is slated to hand the prisons over to government control.

U.S. Central Command said the first transfer involved 150 IS members, who were taken from Syria’s province of Hassakeh to “secure locations” in Iraq. The statement said that up to to 7,000 detainees could be transferred to Iraqi-controlled facilities.

An Iraqi intelligence general told The Associated Press that an agreement was reached with the U.S. to transfer 7,000 detainees from Syria to Iraq. He said that Iraqi authorities received the first batch of 144 detainees Wednesday night, after which they will be transferred in stages by aircraft to Iraqi prisons.

The general, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the IS members who will be transferred to Iraq are of various nationalities. He said they include around 240 Tunisians, in addition to others from countries including Tajikistan and Kazakhstan and some Syrians.

“They will be interrogated and then put on trial. All of them are commanders in ISIS and are considered highly dangerous,” the general said. He added that in previous years, 3,194 Iraqi detainees and 47 French citizens have been transferred to Iraq.

CORRECTIONS A story Saturday misstated the street the Lafitte Greenway would extend on under a plan to expand the linear park. It is St. Louis Street.

A story Monday misidentified the federal agents leading the Catahoula Crunch operation.

They are Border Patrol agents.

A story Wednesday misstated who declined to bring criminal charges against LSU football player Javien Toviano. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office declined to bring charges.

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Court wary of bid to fire Fed official

BY DAVID G. SAVAGE

Los Angeles Times (TNS) WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court gave a skeptical hearing Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s claim that he has the power, acting alone, to fire Federal Reserve board governor Lisa Cook for a past mistake on a mortgage application.

Most of the justices said they were not convinced that what Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. described as Cook’s “inadvertent mistake” was grounds for removing her from the central bank board.

They also questioned Trump’s failure to give her hearing.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said it “would weaken if not shatter the independence of the Federal Reserve” if the court were to uphold Trump’s claim of absolute power.

“Is there anything to fear from a hearing?” Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked Trump’s Solicitor General D. John Sauer. “Why not give her a chance to defend herself?”

Trump has sought to take control of the independent bank board because it has not lowered interest rates as far and as fast as he prefers.

He has clashed with Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome H. Powell and threatened to fire him.

More recently, Trump’s prosecutors said they were investigating Powell for possible criminal false statements in a congressional hearing.

In August, Trump posted on social media that he had “cause” to fire Cook after he was told she may have committed mortgage fraud.

In 2021, the year before President Biden appointed her, she bought homes in Michigan and

Georgia and said each would be her “principal residence.”

In response to the allegation, Cook’s attorney said she had told the mortgage lender that the Georgia property was a “vacation home,” not her primary residence.

Cook sued to retain her seat. A federal judge blocked her removal on the grounds that her alleged wrongdoing came before her appointment. The D.C. Circuit Court agreed in a 2-1 decision.

In September, Trump’s lawyers sent an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court and said this was “yet another case of improper judicial interference with the president’s removal authority.” They said the court should set aside the lower court ruling and uphold Cook’s firing.

But in October, the justices agreed to keep Cook’s firing on hold and scheduled arguments on

how to proceed.

While the justices were skeptical of Trump’s arguments on Wednesday, it was not clear how they will rule.

They could rule that Trump has to give Cook a hearing and an opportunity to defend herself. Or they could rule more directly and say that an alleged misstatement on a past mortgage application did not rise to the level of “cause” for firing a Federal Reserve board governor.

Representing Cook, Washington attorney Paul Clement, a former U.S. solicitor general under President George W. Bush, told the court said there is an “unbroken history” of treating the Federal Reserve board as independent. “No president has ever tried to remove a governor for cause,” he said.

And the court should not start by upholding Trump’s bid to fire with no hearing, he said.

FCC: ‘View,’ ‘Kimmel’ may not be exempt from ‘equal time’ rules

BY MEG JAMES

Los Angeles Times (TNS)

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Police officers and firefighters inspect the damage after a commuter train derailed and a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks near Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday.

Train crashes, one now with death toll of 43, shock Spain

BY HERNÁN MUÑOZ and SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press

GELIDA, Spain — Commuter rail service in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region was suspended Wednesday after a Barcelona commuter train crashed the night before, killing one person and injuring 37 others, authorities said.

The crash came two days after Spain’s worst railway disaster since 2013, which left many Spaniards in disbelief. The death toll in that crash, in southern Spain, rose to 43.

The commuter train on Tuesday night hit a retaining wall that fell onto the tracks near the Catalan town of Gelida, about 23 miles outside Barcelona, officials said.

“It’s very strange, all of this. It doesn’t make sense,” said Antonella Miranda, a barista in Madrid. “Let’s see what explanations they provide after the second one.”

The man who died from Tuesday’s crash was a conductor in training, regional authorities said. Most of the injured rode in the first train carriage.

Rail disruptions on Wednesday caused significant traffic jams on roads leading into Barcelona. Catalonia’s regional authorities asked people to reduce unnecessary travel and companies to allow remote work until service was resumed.

“This is very bad. If (the infrastructure) was already faulty and there were complaints, they should have done something earlier,” Dolores Sogas said in a commuter town where hundreds of people were delayed or stranded on

Wednesday.

While Spain’s high-speed rail network generally runs smoothly, and at least until Sunday had been a source of confidence, commuter rail networks are plagued by reliability issues. However, crashes causing injury or death aren’t common.

Spain’s railway operator Adif said the containment wall likely collapsed because of heavy rainfall that swept across the northeastern Spanish region this week.

Sunday evening’s crash happened when the tail end of a train carrying 289 passengers on the route from Malaga to the capital, Madrid, derailed and crashed into an incoming train traveling from Madrid to Huelva, another southern city, according to Adif. The collision took place near Adamuz, a town roughly 230 miles from Madrid.

The front of the second train, which was carrying 184 people, took the brunt of the impact, which knocked its first two carriages off the track and down a 13foot slope. Bodies were found hundreds of yards from the crash site, according to Andalusia regional President Juanma Moreno.

Authorities on Wednesday said they had identified almost all the victims from Sunday’s high-speed crash, but said they could still find more bodies.

Officials are investigating what caused both train crashes. Transport Minister Óscar Puente called Sunday’s collision “truly strange” since it occurred on a straight section of track and neither train was speeding.

More Kennedy Center cancellations

BY HILLEL ITALIE AP national writer

NEW YORK — The producers of a stage play inspired by the life of Bruce Lee and the musical presenters Vocal Arts DC are the latest members of the arts community to call off shows at the Kennedy Center.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Issa Rae, Bela Fleck are among the numerous artists who have withdrawn in protest of President Donald Trump’s ousting of the leadership at the center and at the announcement last month by his hand-picked board that the Kennedy Center had been renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, a change scholars say can only be implemented by Congress. Trump has placed the Kennedy Center, a Washington institution that for decades enjoyed bipartisan support, at the heart of his battle against what he calls “woke” culture.

Neither of the most recent announcements directly criticized Trump.

The Seattle Children’s Theatre had

been scheduled to oversee “Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story” for a two-week run in April. The theater announced this week on Instagram that it had made the “difficult decision” to cancel after “deep listening and extensive dialogue with the artists, community partners, and the Bruce Lee family and foundation.”

The Instagram post included a statement from managing director Kevin Malgesini, who wrote that the “landscape in which the production was originally created has changed to an extent” that going forward as planned was no longer possible.

Vocal Arts DC, which has held concerts for years at the Kennedy Center, issued an Instagram statement this week that cited “lower ticket sales, frequent refund requests, and a decline of donations” in making the “heartbreaking decision” to cancel upcoming appearances scheduled for February, March and May. A Kennedy Center spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

LOS ANGELES — The Federal Communications Commission is taking aim at broadcast networks’ late-night and daytime talk shows, including ABC’s “The View,” which often feature politicians as guests.

On Wednesday, the FCC’s Media Bureau issued a public notice saying broadcast TV stations would be obligated to provide equal time to an opposing political candidate if an appearance by a politician falls short of a “bona fide news” event.

For years, hosts of “The View,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” have freely parried with high-profile politicians without worrying about being subjected to the so-called “equal time” rule, which requires broadcasters to bring on a politician’s rival to provide balanced coverage and multiple viewpoints.

With the new guidance, FCC appears to take a dim view of whether late-night and daytime talk shows deserve an exemption from the “equal time” rules for stations that transmit pro-

gramming over the public airwaves.

There’s a difference between a “bona fide” news interview and partisan politics, the FCC said.

“A program that is motivated by partisan purposes, for example, would not be entitled to an exemption under longstanding FCC precedent,” the Media Bureau said in its unsigned four-page document.

The bureau encouraged broadcasters to seek an opinion from the FCC to make sure their shows were in compliance — an advisory that will likely raise anxiety and potentially prompt some TV station groups to scrutinize shows that delve deeply into politics.

Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House a year ago, the FCC has stepped up its involvement in overseeing content. The move comes five months after Trumpappointed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggested television stations pull Kimmel’s late-night show over controversial remarks the comedian made in the aftermath of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Polar vortex, lack of sea ice blamed for winter blast

BY SETH BORENSTEIN AP science writer

WASHINGTON — Warm Arctic waters and cold continental land are combining to stretch the dreaded polar vortex in a way that will send much of the United States a devastating dose of winter weather later this week with swaths of painful subzero temperatures, heavy snow and power-linetoppling ice.

Meteorologists said the eastern two-thirds of the nation is threatened with a winter storm that could rival the damage of a major hurricane and has some origins in an Arctic that is warming from climate change. They warn that the frigid weather is likely to stick around through the rest of January and into early February, meaning the snow and ice that accumulates will take a long time to melt.

Forecasts have the storm, expected to hit starting Friday, stretching from New Mexico to New England and across the Deep South.

About 230 million people face temperatures of 20 degrees or colder and around 150 million are likely to be hit by snow and ice, with many Americans getting both, according to the National Weather Service.

“I think people are underestimating just how bad it’s going to be,” said former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Ice forms along the Lake Michigan shore as people walk their dogs on a beach Tuesday in Chicago.

tures add energy to the polar vortex and help push its cold air south.

“The atmosphere is aligned perfectly that the pattern is locked into this warm Arctic, cold continent,” Maue said. “And it’s not just here for us in North America, but the landmass of Eastern Europe to Siberia is also exceptionally cold.

The whole hemisphere has gone into the deep freeze.”

As far back as October 2025, changes in the Arctic and low sea ice were setting up conditions for the kind of Origins in a warming Arctic stretched polar vortex that The origins of the system brings severe winter weathbegin in the Arctic, where er to the U.S., said winter relatively warmer tempera- weather expert Judah Co-

chief scientist Ryan Maue, now a private meteorologist.

The polar vortex, a patch of bitterly cold air that often stays penned up in northern Canada and Alaska, is being elongated by a wave in the upper atmosphere that goes back to a relatively ice-free part of the Arctic and snowburied Siberia. As the bonechilling temperatures sweep through the U.S., they’ll meet with moisture from off California and the Gulf of Mexico to set up crippling ice and snow in many areas.

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures bitter winter

BY KAMILA HRABCHUK Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — About 4,000 buildings in Kyiv lacked heat Wednesday and nearly 60% of the Ukrainian capital was without power, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after days of Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s power grid and as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to hold talks with the Ukrainian leader.

Trump’s delegates also were expected in Moscow later this week for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

With temperatures falling as low as minus 4 in Kyiv, Ukraine is seeing one of the coldest winters in years, deepening the hardship of Ukrainians almost four years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion.

A yearlong push by the Trump administration to stop the fighting hasn’t yielded any breakthrough, despite the American president issuing a series of deadlines, though efforts were set to continue.

Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that he would meet Thursday with Zelenskyy.

“I want to stop it,” Trump said of the fighting. “It’s a horrible war.”

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he plans to discuss peace proposals with Putin as well as hold talks with a Ukrainian delegation. “We need a peace,” Witkoff said at Davos.

Putin confirmed late on Wednesday that Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected in Moscow on Thursday for talks. The Russian leader said that Moscow and Washington, among other things, are discussing the possibility of using Russian assets frozen in the U.S. for rebuilding “territories damaged by the hostilities” after a peace agreement is reached.

But with a dispute over Greenland’s fu-

ture largely eclipsing other trans-Atlantic issues at Davos, discussions about Ukraine’s defense looked likely to be sidelined.

Zelenskyy said last week his envoys would try to finalize with U.S. officials documents for a proposed peace settlement that relate to postwar security guarantees and economic recovery.

He added that the U.S. and Ukraine could sign the documents in Davos this week, but on Tuesday he said he wouldn’t be traveling to Switzerland and would focus on restoring power in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers is allocating almost $60 million from a reserve fund to purchase generators, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said Wednesday.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday urged the 32-nation alliance’s military chiefs to press their national governments to supply desperately needed air defense systems to Ukraine, helping it fend off Russia’s aerial attacks.

“Please use your influence to help your political masters to do even more,” Rutte said in a video message to top brass as they met at NATO’s Brussels headquarters.

“Look deep into your stockpiles to see what more you can give to Ukraine, particularly air defense interceptors. The time really is now,” he said.

Russia launched 97 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said.

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, attacks killed a 77-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman, according to Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional military administration.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions.

The international airports of Krasnodar, Sochi, Gelendzhik and Saratov briefly suspended flights overnight because of the drones.

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hen, an MIT research scientist. Heavy Siberian snowfall added to the push-andpull of weather that warps the shape of the normally mostly circular air pattern.

Those conditions “kind of loaded the dice a bit” for a stretching of the polar vortex, he said.

Cohen co-authored a July 2025 study that found more stretched polar vortex events linked to severe winter weather bursts in the central and eastern U.S. over the past decade. Cohen said part of the reason is that dramatically low sea ice in the Barents and Kara seas in the Arctic helps set up a pattern of waves that end up causing U.S. cold bursts. A warmer Arctic is causing sea ice in that region to shrink faster than other places, studies have found.

stretched polar vortex will be somewhere above Duluth, Minnesota, by Friday morning, ushering in “longlasting brutal cold,” Maue said. Temperatures in the North and Midwest will get about as cold as possible, even down to minus 25 or 30 degrees Fahrenheit, Maue said.

The average low temperature for the Lower 48 states will dance around 11 or 12 degrees on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Maue said.

Two Great Lakes — Erie and Ontario — may freeze up, which would at least reduce the famed lake-effect snow a bit, Maue said.

National Weather Service meteorologist Zack Taylor of the national Weather Prediction Center said most areas east of the Rockies will be impacted by the bitter cold, snow or ice. Treacherous Where winter blast will hit freezing rain could stretch T h e c e n t e r o f t h e from the southern Plains

through the mid-South and into the Carolinas, he said.

“We’re looking at the potential for impactful ice accumulation. So the kind of ice accumulation that could cause significant or widespread power outages or potentially significant tree damage,” he said.

And if you don’t get ice, you could get “another significant swath of heavy snow,” Taylor said. He said it was too early to predict how many inches will fall, but “significant snowfall accumulations” could hit “the Ozarks region, Tennessee and Ohio valleys, the central Appalachians, and then into the mid-Atlantic, and perhaps into the portions of the Northeast.”

Maue said in the mid-Atlantic around the nation’s capital, there’s a possibility that “you can get two blizzards on top of each other in the next 14 days.”

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ICE activity increases in Maine Court freezes

restrictions on tactics in Minn.

BY PATRICK WHITTLE and RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine — The Trump administration is now targeting its mass deportation campaign on Maine, a state with relatively few residents in the United States illegally but a notable presence of African refugees in its largest cities.

The Department of Homeland Security named the operation “Catch of the Day,” an apparent play on Maine’s seafood industry, just as it has done for other enforcement surges, like “Metro Surge” in Minnesota and “Midway Blitz” in Chicago.

Reports of a surge in immigration arrests have struck fear in immigrant communities of Portland and Lewiston and prompted backlash from Gov. Janet Mills and other Democrats, including a refusal to help ICE agents obscure the identity of their vehicles by issuing undercover license plates.

Citizens have formed networks to alert neighborhoods to Mills the presence of ICE agents and bring food to immigrants in their homes.

Portland’s superintendent said the school district is developing an online learning plan for its students — more than half of whom aren’t White. Many businesses have posted signs saying ICE agents aren’t welcome.

“While we respect the law, we challenge the need for a paramilitary approach,” Portland Mayor Mark Dion said at a news conference Wednesday where he was joined by other local officials. “This council doesn’t stand apart from our immigrant communities, we stand with them.”

Portland and Lewiston have thousands of residents of African descent. Somali immigration accelerated in the early 2000s, leaving Maine with one of the nation’s highest Somali populations.

Now the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is causing great anxiety in Portland, said city council member Pi-

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Rosie Grutze protests the presence of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday in Portland, Maine. ous Ali, a native of Ghana.

“Our schools have seen about a quarter of immigrants not showing up,” Ali said, and many fear going to work as well: “There are immigrants who live here who work in our hospitals, they work in our schools, they work in our hotels, they are part of the economic engine of our community.”

ICE agents don’t need to spread trauma by smashing doors and windows, he said: “The federal government has the ability to contact these people without unleashing fear into our communities.”

ICE didn’t respond to a request for comment Wednesday on the agency’s plans for Maine, where the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that increased enforcement began on Tuesday. “We have approximately 1,400 targets here in Maine,” Patricia Hyde, the ICE deputy assistant director, told Fox News, adding that agents had made 50 arrests by Tuesday.

“We have launched Operation Catch of the Day to target the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens in the state. On the first day of operations, we arrested illegal aliens convicted of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and endangering the welfare of a child,” said

Homeland Security Assistant end of an extreme that we reSecretary Tricia McLaughlin ally shouldn’t be on,” Senate in a statement.

Leader Trey Stewart said.

Mills has pushed back, sayUndercover license plates ing aggressive enforcement Secretary of State Shenna actions that undermine civil Bellows, a longtime opponent rights are “not welcome.” of President Donald Trump, Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said state officials received said ICE enforcement has a request from U.S. Cus- been causing “anxiety, fear toms and Border Protection or uncertainty” for many.

“There is no evidence of for confidential, undercover Maine license plates and de- unchecked criminal activity cided against issuing them. in our community requiring The license plates are used a disproportionate presence on unmarked vehicles, and of federal agents,” Dion said.

Bellows said she wants more assurance they will be used Calls for caution appropriately.

Portland Public Schools, “These requests in light of the largest school district in rumors of ICE deployment to the state, said in a statement Maine and abuses of power Wednesday that it conducted in Minnesota and elsewhere a “lockout” at two schools to raise concerns. We have not prevent anyone from enterrevoked existing plates but ing the building during the have paused issuance of new school day Tuesday because plates. We want to be assured of concerns about ICE activthat Maine plates will not be ity nearby. used for lawless purposes,” “It was quickly determined Bellows said. that there was no threat to Bellows, who has repeat- our school communities edly clashed with the Trump and the lockouts were lifted administration, cited ac- within minutes,” the district’s statement said. countability concerns.

Maine Democrats have Customs and Border Protection did not respond to a condemned the ICE activity.

“This is not about public request seeking comment, but a top Maine Republican safety. It is about fear, control, said withholding the under- and political theater,” Devon cover plates would jeopar- Murphy-Anderson, executive director of the Maine Demodize public safety.

“That really, one, puts us at cratic Party, said in a stateodds as a state. Puts us at one ment Wednesday.

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal appeals court on Wednesday suspended a decision that prohibited federal officers from using tear gas or pepper spray against peaceful protesters in Minnesota.

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was persuaded to freeze a judge’s ruling that bars retaliation against the public in Minnesota, including detaining people who follow agents in cars, while the government pursues an appeal. Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities, has been underway for weeks.

Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the appeals court on X, saying the Justice Department “will protect federal law enforcement agents from criminals in the streets AND activist judges in the courtroom.”

After the stay was issued, Greg Bovino of U.S. Border Patrol, who has commanded the administration’s big-city immigration campaign, was seen on video repeatedly warning protesters on a snowy Minneapolis street “Gas is coming!” before tossing a canister into the crowd that released green smoke.

Minnesota is a major focus of immigration sweeps by agencies under the Department of Homeland Security and is where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer on Jan. 7.

State and local officials who oppose the campaign were served with federal grand jury subpoenas Tuesday for records that might suggest they were trying to stifle enforcement.

A political action committee founded by former Vice President Kamala Harris urged donors to contribute to a defense fund in aid of Gov. Tim Walz, her 2024 running mate. “The Justice Department is going after Trump’s enemies,” Harris’ email said, referring to President Donald Trump.

Bovino said more than 10,000 people in the U.S. illegally have been arrested in Minnesota in the past year, including 3,000 “of some of the most dangerous offenders” in the last six weeks during Operation Metro Surge.

Julia Decker, policy director at the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, said advocates have no way of knowing whether the government’s arrest numbers and descriptions of the people in custody are accurate.

Separately, a federal judge said he’s prepared to grant bond and release two men after hearing conflicting testimony about an alleged assault on an immigration officer. Prosecutors are appealing. One of the men was shot in the thigh by the officer during the encounter last week.

The officer said he was repeatedly struck with a broom and with snow shovels while trying to subdue and arrest Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna following a car crash and foot chase.

Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis denied assaulting the officer. Neither video evidence nor three eyewitnesses supported the officer’s account about the broom and shovels or that there had been a third person involved.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas Micko said they still could be detained by ICE even if released from custody in the assault case.

Republicans and some Democrats back contempt charges for Clintons

BY STEPHEN GROVES and MATT BROWN

lines, some Democrats supported the contempt measures against the Clintons, with several progressive lawmakers emphasizing the need for full transparency in the Epstein investigation.

The votes were the latest turn in the Epstein saga as Congress investigates how the late financier was able to sexually abuse dozens of teenage girls for years.

“No witness, not a former president or a private citizen, may willfully defy a congressional subpoena without consequence. But that is what the Clintons did and that is why we are here,” Rep. James Comer, the chairman, said at the session on Wednesday.

The repercussions of contempt charges loomed large,

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A House committee advanced resolutions Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

In bipartisan votes, the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee approved the contempt of Congress charges, setting up potential votes in the House early next month. In a rare departure from party

given the possibility of a substantial fine and even incarceration. Still, there were signs of a potential thaw as the Clintons appeared to be searching for an off-ramp to testify. In addition, passage of contempt charges through the full House was far from guaranteed, requiring a majority vote — something Republicans increasingly struggle to achieve.

The Clintons have said they had nothing to do with Epstein for decades and are seeking a resolution to the dispute. This week, they offered to have the committee leadership and staff interview Bill Clinton in New York. Comer rejected that offer Tuesday, insisting that any interview also have an official transcript.

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Epstein killed himself in 2019 in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial.

Bill Clinton, President Donald Trump and many others connected to Epstein have not been accused of wrongdoing.

The Clintons, who contend the subpoenas are invalid because they do not serve any legislative purpose, have offered the committee written declarations about their interactions with Epstein.

Democrats have largely been focused on advancing the investigation into Epstein rather than mounting a defense of the Clintons.

They agreed that Bill Clinton should inform the committee if he has any pertinent information about Epstein’s abuses.

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Epstein donated to Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign and Hillary Clinton’s joint fundraising committee ahead of her 2000 Senate campaign in New York.

On Wednesday, Democrats tried to advance several changes to the contempt of Congress charges. Several argued that Hillary Clinton should be exempted because she has said she had very little personal interaction with Epstein. Democratic lawmakers also tried to downgrade the contempt of Congress resolution to a civil rather than criminal offense.

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deadline to publicly release its case files on Epstein.

Comer has also allowed several former attorneys general to provide the committee with written statements attesting to their limited knowledge of the case.

The committee had also subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime confidant, who is serving a lengthy prison sentence for a conviction on sex trafficking charges. But Comer declined to press for the interview after Maxwell’s attorney indicated she would invoke Fifth Amendment rights in any deposition.

Comer has indicated that he will insist that the subpoena be fulfilled by nothing less than a transcribed deposition of Bill Clinton.

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Environmental advocacy groups allege in a new lawsuit that regulators violated a court ruling by reissuing a key permit for a liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwest Louisiana, a case that could impact the state’s rapid development of its LNG industry.

The lawsuit marks the latest in a string of litigation over the potential environmental harms that the project, Commonwealth LNG, could wreak on communities of color and low-income communities in a part of the state at the epicenter of the LNG build-out.

The suit filed in the 38th Judicial District Court in Cameron Parish last month claims that Louisiana’s energy department failed to truly assess the environmental impacts of the LNG project, after the state court struck down the previous permit.

The new permit “does not

correct the errors found by this court in any respect,” the suit states.

The agency also failed to offer an opportunity for public comment, according to the environmental organizations Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Sierra Club and the Turtle Island Restoration Network.

“They didn’t really do any analysis themselves,” said Clay Garside, an attorney for the environmental groups.

The Department of Conservation and Energy does not comment on pending litigation, a spokesperson said. Commonwealth LNG, based in Houston, could not be reached for comment.

What led to the lawsuit?

Last October, Judge Penelope Richard invalidated Commonwealth’s coastal use permit on the grounds that Louisiana officials failed to consider the project’s impacts of climate change and environmental

justice. It was the first time a court had invalidated an LNG permit based on those concerns, advocates noted, and the ruling effectively halted construction for the multibillion-dollar project.

Richard wrote in her ruling that the state energy agency must prove that the benefits of the project outweigh the costs to the community. She mentioned potential harms to “those living in poverty, and those who fish not only for recreation but for their livelihood, which has always been a defining characteristic of Cameron Parish.”

Environmental and community groups applauded the decision as an incremental win in an ongoing fight against the LNG export expansion in Southwest Louisiana, which they stress will damage the coast and emit polluting fossil fuels.

Louisiana has positioned itself as the epicenter of the global LNG export market, where technology at the massive facilities trans-

Space station’s ultrasound machine was critical to medical emergency

BY MARCIA DUNN AP aerospace writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.

During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the four astronauts refused Wednesday to say which one of them needed medical attention and for what reason. It was NASA’s first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight.

NASA’s Mike Fincke said the crew used the onboard ultrasound machine once the medical problem arose Jan. 7, the day before a planned spacewalk that was

abruptly canceled. The astronauts had already used the device a lot for routine checks of their body changes while living in weightlessness, “so when we had this emergency, the ultrasound machine came in super handy.”

It was so useful that Fincke said there should be one on all future spaceflights. “It really helped,” he said.

“Of course, we didn’t have other big machines that we have here on planet Earth,” he added. “We do try to make sure that everybody before we fly are really, really not prone to surprises. But sometimes things happen and surprises happen, and the team was ready ... preparation was super important.”

The space station is set

up as well as it can be for medical emergencies, said NASA’s Zena Cardman, who commanded the crew’s early return flight with SpaceX. She said NASA “made all the right decisions” in canceling the spacewalk, which would have been her first, and prioritizing the crew’s well-being.

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui said he was surprised how well all the preflight training paid off in dealing with the health concerns.

“We can handle any kind of difficult situation,” Yui said.

“This is actually very, very good experience for the future of human spaceflight.”

Welcoming them back to Houston were their replacements, who aren’t due to launch until mid-February.

forms natural gas into liquid form, allowing the fuel to be exported worldwide.

In 2023, the state produced more than 60% of the nation’s LNG exports. Richard noted in her judgment that Commonwealth would be the third LNG facility on the Calcasieu Ship Channel, located near Lake Charles and the Texas line.

State officials, meanwhile, denounced the ruling and vowed to appeal. Attorney General Liz Murrill previously said the ruling “ignores the actual facts in the record.”

Proponents of LNG tout job creation, revenue and the importance of supplying U.S. allies with fuel long seen as burning cleaner than coal.

al permit for the project.

Louisiana officials relied on analysis from other agencies — the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the state’s Department of Environmental Quality — in their determination.

“They copy and pasted prior analysis that was later invalidated,” Garside said of the state agency. “And then they say, ‘We agree with this and we’ve studied it independently and it’s our opinion that there are no environmental justice impacts.’”

Garside said that the FERC analysis the state agency used had itself been voided in 2024 in a separate federal lawsuit.

The state agency also “ignored clear disparate impacts on environmental justice communities” and did ‘Copy and pasted’ not account for the climate Five weeks after the rul- change impacts Commoning, Louisiana’s energy wealth would have in conagency issued a new coast- junction with the other LNG

projects online and expected in Cameron Parish, according to the lawsuit.

Anne Rolfes, who leads the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, said the state government is “doing everything it can to please this company” while the fishing industry in the area is struggling due to the export industry.

As the legal saga with the environmental groups has unfolded, Commonwealth LNG has separately secured a long-term deal with Saudi Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, Reuters has reported. Commonwealth has a 20-year authorization from the federal government to export LNG to nonfree trade agreement countries and approval to export to free trade agreement countries for 25 years.

Email Josie Abugov at josie.abugov@theadvocate. com.

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Nathan’s Famous is sold for $450 million

Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in an all-cash $450 million deal, the companies announced Wednesday.

Smithfield, which has held rights to produce and sell Nathan’s products in the U.S. and Canada and at Sam’s Clubs in Mexico since 2014, will acquire all of Nathan’s outstanding shares for $102 each.

Like almost every food company, Nathan’s has been under significant inflationary pressure. Nathan’s sales costs of branded products rose 27% compared with last year in its most recent quarter, the company said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. There was a 20% increase in the average cost per pound of hot dogs, it said.

Nathan Handwerker opened the first Nathan’s hot dog stand on Coney Island in 1916 with a $300 loan, according to the company. After opening a handful of other locations around New York over the years, the Handwerker family sold the Nathan’s Famous business to investors in 1987. The franchise has continued to expand.

Nathan’s has an outsized cultural presence in the U.S. both because of its history and the famous, or infamous, hot dogeating contest held at its flagship Coney Island shop, where contestants from around the world gather every July 4 to see who can down the most hot dogs in 10 minutes.

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Stocks recover from plunge Rebound comes after Trump calls off Greenland tariffs

BY STAN CHOE Associated Press

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he reached the framework for a deal about Greenland, an island he’s long coveted, and won’t impose tariffs he had threatened on several European countries.

The announcement triggered an immediate move higher in the stock market, which found solace earlier in the day after Trump ratcheted down his rhetoric and told business and government leaders in Europe that he would not use force to take “the piece of ice.”

Treasury yields also eased in the bond market in another signal of reduced worries among investors.

Besides the progress on Greenland, they also got help from a calming of yields in Japan’s jumpy bond market.

Trump himself acknowledged how the U.S. stock market sold

off on Tuesday because of his desire for Greenland, but he called it “peanuts compared to what it’s gone up” in the first year of his second term and said it would go up further in the future.

Trump has a history of making big threats that send financial markets sliding, only to pull back later and reach deals that are seen as less bad for the economy or for inflation than his initial suggestion.

On one hand, the pattern has given rise to the “TACO” acronym suggesting “Trump Always Chickens Out” if financial markets react strongly enough. On the other, Trump has ultimately struck deals

that outsiders may have earlier considered unlikely, ones that he’s crowed about later. The most obvious example is Trump’s announcement of high tariffs on “Liberation Day,” which eventually led to trade deals with many of the world’s major economies.

Helping to lead the U.S. stock market Wednesday was Halliburton. The oil field services company rose 4.1% after reporting a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.

United Airlines climbed 2.2% after likewise reporting a better profit for the final three months of 2025 than analysts expected.

Trump looks to Congress to cap credit card rates President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress to implement his proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, a policy that’s drawn pushback from some of the biggest banks and card issuers. Before Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said the move would spell “economic disaster” for the U.S., causing many lenders to pull credit lines for consumers.

Trump’s comments on Wednesday “felt like a dialing down of the substance even if the style was pure Trump,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management. “He didn’t say he’d cap credit card rates, instead asking Congress to do it.”

Such a measure would require widespread congressional support. Last week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said capping the rates “would probably deprive an awful lot of people of access to credit around the country.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Benton, said it would take work to resolve differences over the proposal.

Calif. crypto startup moves to South Dakota California cryptocurrency startup BitGo has moved to South Dakota ahead of its initial public offering and amid a heated debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax billionaires.

The company that had been based in Palo Alto is now based in Sioux Falls, S.D., according to a December filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

BitGo, which is targeting a valuation of $1.96 billion, offers tools to businesses that help them manage their digital assets and keep them secure.

As of September, the digital asset infrastructure company said it had office space in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, Canada, India, Germany, Singapore, South Korea and Dubai. It had 566 full-time employees.

An initiative to tax some of California’s wealthiest residents still needs enough signatures to make it on the November ballot, but it’s already sparking a lot of backlash.

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A young woman asks AI companion ChatGPT for help this month in New york City. States are pushing to prevent the use of artificially intelligent chatbots in mental health to try to protect vulnerable users.

AI therapy chatbots draw new oversight as suicides raise alarm

BY SHALINA CHATLANI

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States are passing laws to prevent artificially intelligent chatbots, such as ChatGPT, from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking therapy from the AI programs.

Chatbots might be able to offer resources, direct users to mental health practitioners or suggest coping strategies. But many mental health experts say that’s a fine line to walk, as vulnerable users in dire situations require care from a professional, someone who must adhere to laws and regulations around their practice.

“I have met some of the families who have really tragically lost their children following interactions that their kids had with chatbots that were designed, in some cases, to be extremely deceptive, if not manipulative, in encouraging kids to end their lives,” said Mitch Prinstein, senior science adviser at the American Psychological Association and an expert on technology and children’s mental health.

“So in such egregious situations, it’s clear that something’s not working right, and we need at least some guardrails to help in situations like that,” he said.

While chatbots have been around for decades, AI technology has become so sophisticated that users may feel like they’re talking to a human. The chatbots don’t have the capacity to offer true empathy or mental health advice like a licensed psychologist would, and they are by design agreeable — a potentially dangerous model for someone with suicidal ideations. Several young people have died by suicide following interactions with chatbots.

States have enacted a variety of laws to regulate the types of interactions chatbots can have with users.

Illinois and Nevada have completely banned the use of AI for behavioral health.

New York and Utah passed laws requiring chatbots to explicitly tell users that they are not human. New York’s law also directs chatbots to detect instances of potential selfharm and refer the user to crisis hotlines and other interventions.

More laws may be coming. California

and Pennsylvania are among the states that might consider legislation to regulate AI therapy.

President Donald Trump has criticized state-by-state regulation of AI, saying it stymies innovation. In December, he signed an executive order that aims to support the United States’ “global AI dominance” by overriding state artificial intelligence laws and establishing a national framework.

Still, states are moving ahead. Before Trump’s executive order, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis last month proposed a “Citizen Bill of Rights For Artificial Intelligence” that, among many other things, would prohibit AI from being used for “licensed” therapy or mental health counseling and provide parental controls for minors who may be exposed to it.

“The rise of AI is the most significant economic and cultural shift occurring at the moment; denying the people the ability to channel these technologies in a productive way via self-government constitutes federal government overreach and lets technology companies run wild,” DeSantis wrote on social media platform X in November.

Trump pushes for lower rates, investor home purchase ban

BY ALEX VEIGA Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.

In his address Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump outlined four policies his administration is pursuing in a bid to make homeownership more affordable. Each had been previously mentioned by him or his administration in recent

weeks, part of a broader push to address affordability generally, a hot-button issue with voters heading into the midterms.

The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. The combination of higher mortgage rates, years of skyrocketing home prices and a chronic shortage of homes nationally following more than a decade of below-average home construction have left many aspiring homeowners priced out of the market.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes remained stuck last year at 30-year lows.

In his remarks, Trump stressed the need to lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards in order to give aspiring homebuyers more financial flexibility to save up for a down payment on a home and more purchasing power when it comes time to buy.

“We can drop interest rates to a level, and that’s one thing we do want to do,” said Trump. “That’s natural. That’s good for everybody.

You know, the dropping of the interest rate, we should be paying a much lower interest than we are.”

Trump noted that he has directed the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce

mortgage rates. Trump said earlier this month that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have $200 billion in cash that would be used to buy mortgage bonds. However, some economists have said such a move would likely have only a minimal impact on mortgage rates.

Trump also reiterated that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, so that Americans don’t have to compete with such wellfunded rivals when they shop for a home.

“Homes are built for people, not for corporations, and America will not become a nation of renters,” he said.

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Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois called the project — more than a decade in the making — a new template for public-private collaboration. By combining federal, state and local resources with private capital, she said, the development shows how complex sites can be repositioned to deliver affordable housing, workforce opportunities and long-term economic growth.

Construction beginning now represents the first phase of a plan that has evolved repeatedly since the Navy closed the facility in 2009 and transferred the 20acre property to the city in 2013.

Early hopes that the riverfront location would quickly spark redevelopment gave way to years of false starts, as financing challenges, historic preservation requirements and environmental issues made a purely market-rate approach unworkable.

Over time, the project was restructured around affordable housing and public investment, resulting in a $166 million first phase that relies on a dense web of tax credits and subsidies. That phase includes the adaptive reuse of two massive historic buildings and a $35 million, three-acre newconstruction component, alongside a $50 million technology incubator for Brooklyn-based Newlab.

At Wednesday’s ceremony, Newlab co-founder David Belt said the hope is that the hub will expand as it has in other cities. One of the initial Newlab partners is the LSUled FUEL (Future Use of Energy in Louisiana), a major National Science Foundation-supported initiative focused on decarbonizing Louisiana’s energy sector and commercializing clean energy tech.

Brian Gibbs, the New Orleans developer who took over leadership of the project two years ago after developer Joe Jaeger died in an automobile accident, used Wednesday’s ceremony to emphasize the sheer scale of what is now underway — and what he hopes will follow.

The three primary buildings alone total roughly 500,000 square feet, Gibbs said, stretching about 600 feet long, with each floor covering nearly two acres. Two of

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He also said he plans to create an inspector general within the department to root out waste, and that he’s focused on programs to reduce cancer deaths, overdoses and infant mortality.

“If you’re comfortable with how we do things right now, be ready to get uncomfortable over the next year,” Greenstein said.

The roughly four-hour presentation, streamed online and attended by safety-net health providers, disability service operators and patient advocates, offered the most detailed road map yet for how the $21.4 billion agency which oversees Medicaid, public health, state hospitals and social services, may change under its new secretary and a newly appointed surgeon general.

It included some elements of federal health policy, which has shifted under U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toward

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The Jesse Morrow Trio performs as people gather for a ground-breaking ceremony marking the redevelopment of the former Naval Support Activity site in New Orleans on Wednesday. those buildings are being rehabilitated as part of the affordable housing development, while a third — known as Building 601 — is being stabilized and prepared for a future role as expansion space for companies graduating from the Newlab incubator.

“Our vision is to have that building ready to grow with the companies that start here,” Gibbs said, describing it as a crucial link in turning the site into a self-sustaining ecosystem rather than a single, isolated project.

For now, Building 601 will remain a cold, dark shell, but funding secured with help from the state and City Council has allowed the structure to be cleaned up environmentally, secured and readied for eventual redevelopment — a key step in ensuring the surrounding apartments are not adjacent to another decaying structure.

Beyond the buildings themselves, Gibbs said the broader goal is to reintegrate the entire 20-acre site into the surrounding neighborhood. Since at least 1917, the prop-

erty has been cut off by fences, guards and controlled access, first as a military installation and later as an abandoned complex.

Those barriers are already coming down. Gibbs said the iron fence along Poland Avenue has been removed, and the plan is to open the site to the public, with access controlled at individual buildings rather than across the entire property.

The alleys between the long brick structures will be converted into pedestrian malls, modeled after industrial redevelopments such as Industry City in New York, with space for galleries, restaurants and other active uses.

He also outlined early ideas to incorporate technical training facilities that could help prepare workers for jobs tied to Newlab and its partner companies, further linking housing, education and employment on the same site.

Gibbs’ long-term vision extends beyond the NSA property itself.

Across the street, where the Industrial Canal meets the Mississippi River, lies an informal green

space known as “The End of the World.” Gibbs said discussions are underway with the Army Corps of Engineers and Audubon Nature Institute about transforming that area into a formal park and connecting it to the redevelopment, creating publicly accessible riverfront green space where none has existed for generations.

Additional parcels on the edge of the site could also be converted into green space or recreational amenities, including a potential skate park, if agreements with the city can be reached.

The Newlab incubator, funded by a coalition that includes the state, the city, Shell Oil, LSU and Greater New Orleans Inc., will focus on “deep technology” sectors such as energy efficiency, carbon management and port infrastructure — areas closely tied to Louisiana’s industrial base. Project backers hope its presence will anchor the site’s second phase, which envisions a $100 million innovation center and additional development.

wellness and nutrition under the banner of Make America Healthy Again. And the Health Department’s focus on oversight and what Greenstein called “radical transparency” appeared to take note of Gov. Jeff Landry’s recent emphasis on ensuring that government agencies were improving their efficiency.

Greenstein said the department’s major goals include improving health outcomes, tightening oversight of public spending and modernizing how it operates, from aging data systems to how programs work across agency lines.

He said the agency’s leadership would be expected to identify where performance has lagged, explain what will change in 2026 and be accountable for results.

In her first public remarks as the state’s new surgeon general, Dr. Evelyn Griffin outlined an agenda looking at “root causes” of health issues and a push for stronger data systems to identify gaps in care.

“We need to return the focus back to foundational elements of health, such as nutrition with whole foods, daily movement, quality sleep and

stress management,” Griffin said, adding that they should be integrated with conventional medicine and evidence-based practices.

Other priorities for the surgeon general include further reducing opioid-related deaths among pregnant women through Project MOM, a statewide program aimed at preventing pregnancy-associated overdoses, and increasing breastfeeding rates through existing maternal health programs. According to her presentation, her office will emphasize “family, faith and fearlessness.”

While Louisiana has been ranked third-highest for opioid deaths, Health Department officials said there is progress. Deaths went down by 31%, from 1,130 deaths in 2023 to 770 deaths in 2024.

Louisiana mothers had the highest state death rate in 2023, according to a report from The Commonwealth Fund. The state had a maternal mortality rate of about 42 per 100,000 live births, compared with the national average of 18.6.

Griffin, who was appointed surgeon general by Landry in December after Dr. Ralph Abraham

resigned to become the principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drew national attention in recent weeks over her views on vaccines as a newly appointed member of the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Griffin was appointed to that role by Kennedy and voted against continuing the committee’s recommendation for routine hepatitis B vaccination for newborns.

Vaccination policy was not discussed during the Louisiana Department of Health meeting. In a subsequent interview, Greenstein said the department’s approach to vaccine promotion — revised under the previous surgeon general to discontinue mass vaccination efforts such as flu fairs and to advise department employees against recommending specific vaccines — is unlikely to change.

During the presentations, other department officials detailed initiatives already underway or launching in 2026, including a $200-plus million rural health transformation effort with federal funds, expanded crisis response

Cleaner, safer water for healthier living.

Gibbs said the complexity of assembling the financing for NSA East — involving multiple layers of tax credits, grants, private loans and public approvals — underscores both the difficulty and the necessity of such partnerships if New Orleans is to redevelop large, obsolete properties.

What began as a source of neighborhood anger and civic embarrassment, he said, is now positioned to become a test case for whether the city can align affordable housing, economic development and public space at scale.

Moreno, speaking at the conclusion of the ceremony, said that alignment is exactly what the city needs more of.

“This shows what’s possible when the public and private sectors work together,” she said, urging developers and investors to view the project not as an exception, but as a blueprint for the future.

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infrastructure for people considering suicide, tighter Medicaid oversight that includes work requirements, rooting out Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud and waste, and new limits on SNAP purchases of candy and soft drinks.

Several speakers underscored efforts to modernize data systems, reduce administrative overhead, renegotiate vendor contracts and redirect savings toward direct care, workforce capacity and quality outcomes.

Greenstein said the meeting was the first in a recurring series, pledging that the department will hold annual “shareholder” meetings to open its books to public comment and share progress and goals.

“It’s better and easier to be open, transparent and collaborative than it is to scheme away in our office and have a whiteboard we don’t show anyone,” Greenstein said. “We are constantly being improved by the input from stakeholders from around the country.”

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“Greenland by force” and pausing ”the trade war with Europe.”

“Now, let’s sit down and find out how we can address the American security concerns in the Arctic while respecting the red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark,” he said in a statement.

Trump argues that the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and to counter threats from Russia and China in the Arctic region, despite America already having a large military base there. He threatened to impose steep U.S. import taxes on Denmark and seven other allies unless they negotiate a transfer of the semi-autonomous territory.

The tariffs were to have started at 10% next month and climb to 25% in June.

Trump often tries to increase

pressure on the other side when he believes it can lead to a favorable agreement. His threats at Davos appeared on the verge of rupturing NATO, which was founded by leading European nations, the U.S. and Canada to counter the Soviet Union.

The alliance’s other members were steadfast in saying Greenland is not for sale and cannot be wrested from Denmark, while angrily rejecting Trump’s promised tariffs.

A Danish government official told The Associated Press after Trump’s speech that Copenhagen was ready to discuss U.S. security concerns. But the official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, underscored the government’s position that “red lines”— namely Denmark’s sover-

eignty — must be respected.

It was not immediately clear how Trump’s canceling of tariffs might change such calculations.

In the meantime, Greenland’s government responded by telling its citizens to be prepared. It has published a handbook in English and Greenlandic on what to do in a crisis that urges residents to ensure they have sufficient food, water, fuel and supplies at home to survive for five days.

“We just went to the grocery store and bought the supplies,” said Tony Jakobsen in Greenland’s capital Nuuk said, showing off the contents of bags that included candles, snacks and toilet paper.

Jakobsen said he thought Trump’s rhetoric towards Greenland was “just threats... but it’s better to be ready than not ready.”

Before backing down, Trump had urged Denmark and the rest of NATO to stand aside, adding an ominous warning.

“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it,” Trump said. “You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say no, and we will remember.”

He also called for opening “immediate negotiations” for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. In subsequent comments to reporters, he declined to name a price that might be paid, saying only, “There’s a bigger price, and that’s the price of safety and security and national security and international security.”

His arrival in Davos was delayed after a minor electrical problem

month in restitution payments to the federal government. And if Cantrell is found guilty and ordered to pay restitution, the money she received from her pension is fair game for garnishment, said Walter Becker, a former federal prosecutor.

“If restitution is ordered, all sources of income are subject to scrutiny,” he said.

Cantrell has said little about her future plans since handing over the keys of City Hall to Mayor Helena Moreno on Jan. 12. Reached by phone on Tuesday, Cantrell declined to comment.

In August, Cantrell became the first New Orleans mayor to face criminal charges while still in office, after a federal grand jury indicted her on 11 counts including

wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice and lying to a federal grand jury.

Prosecutors have accused Cantrell and her former police bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie of spending thousands of taxpayer dollars on a series of romantic trips, then conspiring to cover up the spending.

Both Cantrell and Vappie have pleaded not guilty. The pair are scheduled to stand trial on Oct. 19.

The indictment has drawn mixed reviews in federal and legal circles, as some have questioned the strength of a case that centers on the alleged romantic affair and involves relatively small amounts of money. Others, however, say the government’s strongest charge against Cantrell and Vappie is

over their alleged attempts to conceal their romance from a federal grand jury.

Cantrell, who is 53, began paying into the city’s employees’ retirement system when she took office as mayor in 2018. (Cantrell began serving on the City Council in 2012 but council members are considered part-time employees and don’t participate in the pension program.)

As of Jan. 13, Cantrell’s contributions and accumulated interest totaled $86,856, according to city records obtained by The TimesPicayune.

On Jan. 6, Cantrell filed paperwork to withdraw those funds and waive her right to future pension payments, according to records.

The withdrawal process takes

Continued from page 1A But his change of heart this time came only after he used his speech at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps to focus on Greenland and threatened to upend NATO, an alliance that has been among the globe’s most unshakable since the early days of the Cold War. In his address, Trump said he was asking for territory that was “cold and poorly located” and that the U.S. had effectively saved Europe during World War II while declaring of NATO: “It’s a very small ask compared to what we have given them for many, many decades.”

“We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be frankly unstoppable. But I won’t do that, OK?” Trump said.

But Trump has also said repeatedly that, while the U.S. will defend NATO, he wasn’t convinced the alliance will back up Washington, if needed, and suggested that was at least part of the reason for his aggressive stance toward Greenland. That prompted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, in a post-speech event with Trump, to say that the alliance would stand with the U.S. if it is attacked.

“You can be assured, absolutely,” Rutte said. A short time later came Trump’s post canceling the tariffs.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said he welcomed Trump ruling out taking

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State law allows judges to order anyone who’s found guilty of a crime of public corruption to forfeit their public retirement benefits.

The law applies to anyone who began paying into a public retirement system after 2013. That means it didn’t apply to former Mayor Ray Nagin, who left office in 2010 and was convicted in 2014 on 20 corruption-related charges.

Nagin receives $1,600 per monthfrom his city pension.

But Nagin is paying $1,200 per

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President Donald Trump speaks during the meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

on Air Force One forced a return to Washington to switch aircraft.

As Trump’s motorcade headed down a narrow road to the speech site, onlookers — including some skiers — lined the route, some making obscene gestures.

Trump’s Davos speech was originally supposed to focus on how to lower U.S. housing prices — part of a larger effort to bring down the cost of living. Greenland instead carried the day, though Trump mistakenly referred to it as Iceland four times during his speech.

“This enormous unsecured island is actually part of North America,” Trump said. “That’s our territory.”

When he finally did mention housing, Trump suggested he did not support a measure to encourage affordability. He said bringing down rising home prices hurts property values and makes homeowners who once felt wealthy because of the equity in their houses feel poorer.

Before Trump announced that he was abandoning the tariffs and potentially easing international pressure, his speech left people in Nuuk preparing for the worst.

Resident Johnny Hedemann said it was “insulting” that Trump “talks about the Greenlandic people and the Greenlandic nation as just an ice cube.” He spoke while heading out to buy a camping stove and instant mashed potatoes.

“Living in this nature, you have to be prepared for almost anything. And now there’s another threat — and that’s Trump,” Hedemann said.

two to three months, and Cantrell won’t receive all her contributions at once. The retirement system withholds 20% for tax purposes, leaving her with at least $69,500.

Cantrell otherwise would have had to wait until 2037, when she turned 65, to begin collecting her monthly pension benefit, which would have amounted to around $3,000 per month. (For eight years of work, Cantrell is entitled to an annual pension worth 20% of her highest average salary over 60 consecutive months.

Cantrell left office earning a $196,235 salary.)

The New Orleans Police Department also stopped providing a security detail for Cantrell on Jan. 12, according to an NOPD spokesperson.

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Superintendent gives annual address on state of education

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where she also described new efforts by the district to support the city’s independently operated NOLA Public Schools Superin- charter schools.

At the same time, she warned tendent Fateama Fulmore touted the district’s academic progress that enrollment declines will pose during an annual address on the a serious challenge over the next state of New Orleans schools, few years — and likely force some

Staff writer

schools to close. schools are A or B rated, In wide-ranging reup from half in 2024, Fulmore said, and the dismarks Wednesday aftertrict’s performance score noon, Fulmore described from the state has risen the district’s recent aca9.6 points since 2022. demic success, including “This is what breaks the a B rating from the state cycle of generational pov— the district’s highest mark under the current Fulmore erty,” she said during her accountability system — speech to school leaders, and improvements for students School Board members and diswith disabilities and those learn- trict staff at The Cannery, an event space in Mid-City. “It opens doors ing English.

About 65% of New Orleans to careers and higher education. It

strengthens our economy and our families.”

Fulmore said New Orleans’ unique system of charter schools helped drive the academic growth because the schools have the flexibility to adjust in real time.

“It’s because of that that we’ve been able to significantly move the needle,” she said.

The address was Fulmore’s first since becoming superintendent in

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Bywater arson suspect arrested Nine vehicles torched in one night

BY MARCO CARTOLANO Staff writer

New Orleans police arrested the man accused of setting nine cars on fire in the Bywater neighborhood Monday, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno announced Wednesday.

Kyle Thomsen, a 35-year-old Bywater resident, was booked into the Orleans Parish jail late Tuesday on four counts of aggravated arson of an inhabited dwelling and nine counts of simple arson. Officials said at a news conference that Thomsen was seen on nearby crime cameras and caught within 48 hours of the fires.

Moreno praised the work of the New Orleans Police Department and firefighters in quickly arresting Thomsen.

She said the city is working to support the residents whose belongings were destroyed.

“This was a way of really creating chaos, fear and really terrorizing the neighborhood, and we’re really not going to stand for that in the city of New Orleans,” Moreno said.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a series of arson fires early Monday morning, spanning Montegut, Dauphine and Desire streets. Officials initially said three cars were torched on

FOR THE PAINT OF ART

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Visa delays cause cancellation of Tango After Dark

Marcia Hirsch, an art student at Paintspace NOLA, studies her work while painting at an easel along a pond in Audubon Park in New Orleans, as ducks swim in the water nearby beneath cypress trees.

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Economic impact felt from performance loss

BY DOUG MacCASH Staff writer

Victim in Treme shooting was an assistant principal

School in Jefferson Parish.

Efforts to contact family members were not immediately successful Wednesday.

Police have not released additional details about the shooting.

On Wednesday afternoon, the NOPD said it had no updates on the investigation.

Sometimes the show just can’t go on. The Tango After Dark dance performance scheduled for Saturday at the Mahalia Jackson Theater has been scratched due to the Argentine group’s trouble entering the country, according to Jenny Hamilton, director of the New Orleans Ballet Association.

The show was an “unfortunate casualty” of ongoing visa processing delays, she said.

Hamilton said she has no further knowledge of the situation that resulted in the loss of the group’s performances in eight cities across three states. She noted that the dance company has performed in New Orleans twice before, in 2018 and 2022.

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the Treme neighborhood of New 2023. One of four assistant prin- member of the Salmen commuSlidell’s Alvin Orleans. cipals at Salmen, Garabold was nity and will be deeply missed.”

The New Orleans Police Dealso the school’s disciplinarian.

School district spokesperson Garabold was a partment said officers “Alvin Garabold was Meredith Mendez said Garabold a committed educator joined the Salmen faculty afresponded to a call of a committed educator “man who devoted his career ter working at Bonnabel High down” in the 1500

BY BOB WARREN Staff writer

Grief counselors and mental health professionals were available for students and faculty at Salmen High School on Wednesday as word spread on the Slidell campus that one of the school’s assistant principals had been the victim of a fatal shooting in

to serving students and block of Governor Nichfamilies. He worked olls Street just after to encourage others 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. They through his daily interfound the victim on the ground suffering from a actions with students gunshot wound. and colleagues and made Garabold The St. Tammany Para meaningful difference ish school district said Wednes- in the lives of those he served,” day that Alvin Garabold, the vic- St. Tammany schools Superintim in the shooting, had worked tendent Frank Jabbia said in a at the high school since August statement. “Alvin was a valued

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Moreno quiet about her vision for S&WB Agency faces turning point

BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

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created entity with a governing board that is primarily appointed by the mayor but technically independent.

The board and City Hall have a complex financial relationship, and Moreno said in an interview last year that simultaneously serving as City Hall’s chief executive and S&WB’s board president puts the mayor in “a very tricky spot.”

Moreno did not let on much about her vision in her first meeting, telling board members that she looks forward “to some good work.”

“I know that it’s certainly a difficult task that you all have before you, and so I very much appreciate the work that you do,” Moreno said in brief remarks.

Nelson, who doubles as City Hall’s public works director, served as the S&WB general superintendent before joining Moreno’s administration. Nelson sought the S&WB executive director position when it became open last year, but Cantrell and the S&WB board hired Randy Hayman from the top post at the Philadelphia Water Department following a national search.

Moreno said in the interview last year she would have preferred that an interim leader fill the role until a new administration is in place, but that she would give Hayman a chance to succeed.

As she led her first meeting of New Orleans’ Sewerage & Water Board, Mayor Helena Moreno on Wednesday remained mostly tight-lipped about her plans for the agency, which will face major funding challenges in Moreno’s first year in office.

The mayor serves as president of the S&WB, a role that Moreno’s predecessor, former Mayor LaToya Cantrell, embraced by regularly appearing at meetings and commenting publicly on various matters affecting the utility.

Other mayors have delegated that responsibility, and Moreno on Wednesday said her deputy mayor for infrastructure, Steve Nelson, would fill in for her when she’s not available.

It wasn’t clear how often Nelson is expected to attend, or how much influence he will exert over the agency’s governance and operations. A staffer said Moreno was not available to speak after the meeting, and the mayor’s press office did not immediately respond to questions on Wednesday.

While campaigning last year, Moreno said the mayor should set forth an overall vision for the Turning point S&WB while largely staying out The S&WB is at a turning point, of board decisions and day-to-day with a drainage tax up for renewal operations. The S&WB is a state- before the end of the year and util-

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Presiding over the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board for the first time, Mayor Helena Moreno on Wednesday remained mostly tight-lipped about her plans for the agency, which will face major funding challenges in Moreno’s first year in office.

ity officials worried voters will reject it. That would wipe out more than a quarter of the S&WB’s annual drainage revenue of roughly $77 million, which officials say is already woefully inadequate for the needs of the aging system.

For years, the S&WB has said it plans to propose a new stormwater fee to ensure tax-exempt property owners kick in for drainage along with those who pay property taxes. Tax-exempt properties make up nearly 40% of the city’s combined property value, according to the nonprofit good government

watchdog Bureau of Governmental Research.

But any stormwater fee proposal will face complicated practical and legal questions, and the S&WB has been vague about when it will come. Rolling it out for City Council and voter approval could take the better part of a year, potentially pushing any adoption into next year, after voters decide the fate of the drainage tax. Moreno has said she supports a fee, if the council can sign off on the S&WB’s requests to spend it — scrutiny she’s said will help rebuild the public’s trust in the agency.

The S&WB is also struggling to meet its goals for cleaning catch basins and small drain pipes, a mandate it took over last year from the city’s public works department. Utility officials say they received less than half the $19 million they were promised to do the work, and that their ability to complete the work this year will depend on funding.

The Moreno administration has not said what money, if any, City Hall will provide for catch basins this year. The administration is also counting on $29.5 million in payments from the S&WB to balance the 2026 general fund budget.

Council chambers for greater public access.

While addressing staff and board members, Moreno encouraged Hayman to proactively inform the public about neighborhood “strike teams” he is setting up to respond to resident complaints about debris left by contractors.

“As a former council member, we would get these types of complaints all the time. And so to show this type of proactive approach that you all are now creating …

I think that could be a nice win,” Moreno said.

Hayman replied that the S&WB website would provide more information about how residents can contact the strike teams.

The S&WB is governed by an 11-person board, including the mayor and a representative of the City Council. Nine members are appointed by the mayor with the help of a selection subcommittee made up of university presidents and civic organizations.

The board structure has come up in recent state legislative sessions, though proposals to add more state appointees have flopped. Moreno said last year she is open to new ideas for changing the board, so long as it remains in city control.

S&WB-related legislation is typiMore plans could crystallize cally included in the city’s legisThose topics didn’t come up at lative agenda, which the adminWednesday’s meeting, which was istration hasn’t yet released. The held in the Sewerage & Water session begins on March 9.

Board’s offices. Moreno said on the campaign trail that she want- Email Ben Myers at bmyers@ ed to move S&WB meetings to City theadvocate.com.

Chase leads to arrest in New Orleans

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Jan. 13 with human trafficking and aggravated obstruction of a highway, said Sgt. Brandon Veal, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.

Rogers is from Texas but has ties to the New Orleans area, authorities said.

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Deputies first encountered RogStaff writer ers on Nov. 5 when they received a The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Of- complaint about suspicious activity fice has arrested a man accused of at the La Quinta Inn and Suites, 50 trafficking a woman at a local hotel West Bank Expressway in Terryand leading deputies on a pursuit town, according to authorities. into New Orleans.

While conducting an investigation, Ashton Rogers, 32, was booked they met with the victim, a 24-year-

The cancellation of the large production will certainly have an economic impact on the local economy, Hamilton said.

The 109 people who would have worked that night — the stagehands, parking attendants, bartenders and others — will miss a payday.

The New Orleans Ballet Association will also suffer. The organization, which was the presenter of the performance, relies on such events for part of its income. Tickets sales had gone well, Hamilton said. Tango After Dark was expected to fill 2,000 of the 2,200 seats at the theater in Armstrong Park.

Ticket holders have been offered the option of receiving refunds or credits. Under the circumstances, they may also choose to donate the price of the tickets — which sold for $35 to $199 — to the association. A fundraising party associated with the event also was nixed.

Hamilton said that in her 35 years with the association, visa delays have never impacted a show. The organization will be looking for a way to bring the renowned company back.

Suspect linked to trafficking case apprehended

old woman from New Orleans. She accused Rogers of setting up prostitution dates for her and taking a portion of her money, Veal said.

At some point, investigators spotted Rogers and tried to make contact. Rogers is accused of driving off, leading deputies on a chase that ended when he crashed into a light pole in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, Veal said.

Rogers got out of the vehicle and escaped into the neighborhood. The Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement set up a perimeter to search

the area, but never found Rogers that day, according to Veal.

He was finally taken into custody on Jan. 8 at a hotel in New Orleans, Veal said.

Rogers is being held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna on a $550,000 bond. He’s also wanted as a fugitive from an unknown jurisdiction, but no details were immediately available about those charges.

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Two accused of murder of Uber driver in Quarter

BY JOHN SIMERMAN Staff writer

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams’ office has secured a grand jury indictment accusing two New Orleans men of murder in the October dragging death of an Uber driver during a French Quarter carjacking.

The indictment returned Thursday accuses 21-year-old Brandon T. “Bee” Joseph of second-degree murder for allegedly killing

Miguel “Nation” Stemley after the 60-year-old grandfather had just dropped off a group of tourists in the 1000 block of Bienville Street.

Angel Martinez, 20, was charged in the indictment as a principal to second-degree murder, and as an accessory after-the-fact to murder, the latter count for allegedly trying help Joseph evade authorities.

Criminal District Judge Leon Roche denied bail for both men.

Witnesses said Stemley had just

dropped off a group of tourists and tried to stop the carjacker, who drove away, dragging him with the vehicle. The suspect crashed, flipping the vehicle and pinning Stemley, who died from his wounds.

The District Attorney’s Office credited collaborations with Louisiana State Police and Juvenile Probation and Parole, as well as public tips for helping identify Joseph after the carjacker ran off.

Assistant District Attorney Mat-

thew Derbes secured the threecount indictment against the two men.

“We are pleased with the return of formal charges for the heinous and reckless actions that led to the tragic death of Mr. Stemley, a treasured member of the New Orleans community,” Williams’ office said in a statement.

“His untimely loss has devastated his wife, his family, his friends, and a community that continues to mourn him.”

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Dauphine, four on Desire and one on Montegut.

However, crime camera footage revealed a ninth vehicle burned in the area, said Michael Harrison, the city’s new deputy mayor of public safety.

“We responded to this the very same way as we would have responded to nine “This was a people being way of really shot in a single neighborhood in creating the same night,” chaos, fear Harrison said. and really A house was terrorizing the also damaged neighborhood, in the string of fires. All four and we’re residents of the really not two-story dugoing to stand plex at 3138-40 for that in the Dauphine St. city of New escaped safely, NOFD officials Orleans.” said.

NOFD SuNEW ORLEANS MAyOR HELENA p e r i n t e n d e n t Roman Nelson MORENO said early reports suggest accelerants were used in the house fire. The vehicles were still being processed Wednesday, he said, though much of the evidence was burned.

While no injuries were reported, the arson shocked the neighborhood. Bywater Bakery’s delivery van was among the vehicles de-

Brant Osborn, who heads the St. Tammany Federation of Teacher and School Workers, said Garabold’s death was being acutely felt at Salmen and beyond.

“The folks that knew him are just shocked,” Osborn said. “It’s so hard to see someone in their community just taken away.”

Staff writers Willie Swett and Marco Cartolano contributed reporting to this story.

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New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Roman Nelson, center, stands next to Deputy Mayor Michael Harrison, Mayor Helena Moreno and New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, as he talks about the suspect who started the string of fires in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. City officials announced the arrest at City Hall on Wednesday. stroyed. The business, a beloved stop for pastries and king cakes, had just hosted its 10th annual King Cake Festival. On Wednesday, it became a James Beard semifinalist

for “Outstanding Bakery.”

New Orleans police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said investigators searched Thomsen’s home at 938 Mazant St. and found clothes

tied to the crimes. A motive wasn’t immediately clear, she said.

Thomsen was initially apprehended on a prior warrant for domestic battery, Kirkpatrick said.

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AG investigates company linked to BR official Former CATS chief, contractor indicted in theft case

BY PATRICK SLOAN-TURNER Staff writer

The company at the center of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s investigation into an alleged scheme to steal public money was originally founded and owned

by East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council member Cleve Dunn Jr., according to state records.

Last week, a special grand jury indicted former Capital Area Transit System Chief Administrative Officer Pearlina Thomas and contractor Jarian “Jay” Colar on multiple counts of theft, conspiracy and misuse of public funds.

Prosecutors allege Thomas conspired with an unindicted co-conspirator named in the indictment only as “C.D.” — identified by a source with direct knowledge of the investigation as Dunn — to steer a

$50,000 contract to Colar’s company, Supreme Solutions, for work never performed.

Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office filings show Dunn originally founded Supreme Solutions in 2017 and made his wife a primary agent days later.

When Colar signed the CATS contract in 2021, he was not listed in the state’s business filings, records Dunn show, and was not made primary agent for Supreme Solutions until weeks later.

Dunn’s role in the alleged scheme is unclear, and he has not been charged with any crime. But as an unindicted co-conspirator, he is accused by Murrill’s office of conspiring to commit theft in excess of $25,000.

Dunn and his wife did not respond to requests for comment Tuesday.

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Less than three weeks later, he filed paperwork to make his wife, Stacy Posey Dunn, the company’s primary agent.

On June 13, 2017, Cleve Dunn’s wife asked the state to change the business filings so her maiden name was listed instead of “Dunn.”

The company remained listed under the Dunns’ name for the next four years. Between 2018 and 2019, cityparish financial statements show payments were made to the company, twice by the Baton Rouge Airport and once by the MayorPresident’s Office during Sharon Weston Broome’s administration.

Cleve Dunn sits on the commission that oversees the airport and was a member at the time of the payments.

Funds from the airport were for travel to Washington, D.C., for netSupreme Solutions’ records working, city-parish financial reOn Feb. 1, 2017, Dunn filed pa- cords show. The payment from the perwork with the state to form Su- Mayor-President’s Office was for preme Solutions and was the pri- “economic development.”

But the transactions that caught the eye of investigators were those made from CATS to Supreme Solutions, as part of the company’s contract.

According to arresting documents for Colar and Thomas, Supreme Solutions was awarded its contract on July 12, 2021, without following proper approval requirements.

At the time, Colar had yet to be listed to the company with the secretary of state, according to state documents. Colar did not sign forms to become a member or manager of Supreme Solutions until Aug. 17, 2021, more than a month after his CATS contract with the company began.

FBI records turned over to the Attorney General’s Office say Thomas and Colar met at a Baton Rouge restaurant on Aug. 5, 2021, along with a third, unnamed person. Agents believe it was the first time Colar and Thomas had met, “even though Supreme’s contract indicates it was signed on or about July 12, 2021,” prosecutors wrote.

On Jan. 14, 2025, Cleve Dunn filed paperwork as the organizing member of Supreme Solutions to dissolve the company.

Payments to ‘C.G.’ Investigators claim three payments totaling $50,000 were made to Supreme Solutions from CATS between September 2021 and February 2022.

FBI financial records show that CATS’ first check to Supreme Solutions, which was for $25,000, was immediately deposited into the company’s bank account and then converted into two checks — one for $2,500 made out to Colar.

The second check, which was written for $22,500, was made payable to a company identified by investigators as “C.G.” The second payment, made by CATS for $12,500, was also immediately deposited into Supreme’s accounts and converted to two checks — one for $1,250 to Colar and the other for $11,250 to “C.G.”, agents wrote in arresting documents.

Charge dismissed against ex-officer in bribery case

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

The criminal charge against a former Kenner police officer who was accused of accepting money from a driver to look the other way during a traffic stop was dismissed Tuesday, according to Jefferson Parish Court records.

Trey Carter, 30, had been charged with malfeasance in office. But that

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was dismissed after Carter completed the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office’s Pretrial Adult Diversion Program. The program allows some first-time offenders to avoid charges if they participate in counseling or other activities.

Carter’s attorney couldn’t not be reached for comment Wednesday.

Carter, who now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested on Aug. 19, 2023. At the time, he was

a rookie Kenner police officer who had been on the road for about three weeks.

Kenner police alleged that Carter pulled over a driver who ended up paying the officer an undisclosed amount of cash to avoid arrest. But a friend of the driver who learned of the bribe alerted authorities within a few hours, police said.

Kenner investigators identified the driver and interviewed him.

Carter was arrested that evening, police said.

The District Attorney’s Office charged Carter with malfeasance in November 2023, and he pleaded not guilty. But the office agreed to dismiss the case in February 2024 when Carter entered the diversion program, court records show.

Prosecutors reserved the right to refile the charge if Carter didn’t complete the program. The Dis-

trict Attorney’s Office did refile the charge in November 2024. No details were available about why Carter didn’t finish diversion the first time.

But he was allowed to re-enter and complete diversion. Carter appeared before Judge Donald “Chick” Foret on Tuesday for a status hearing during which time the case was dismissed, court records said.

Looking ahead, Fulmore said the district will over the next few years grapple with a looming enrollment decline, which she said will require some schools to close. But she expressed confidence that the district will overcome the challenge.

“I know we’re going to have a lot of changes as we adapt to the changing enrollment landscape, and we have tough decisions to make,” she said. “But I’m very confident in the people in this room who continue to

make things possible.”

helps coordinate health care for students and has placed 20 full-time clinicians in schools across the city.

The district also launched a pilot program to coordinate special education resources and services at eight participating charter schools — a more centralized approach to special education that could be expanded across the school system.

This year the district’s students with disabilities caught up to the statewide average on state tests,

Fulmore said.

Fulmore also mentioned a district-run program for schools to support English-learner students, which offer schools on-demand translation and interpretation services, counseling in a student’s preferred language. She commended InspireNOLA, Collegiate Academies and Einstein Charter networks for their programs that support students who are new to the country.

New, expanded programs In her remarks, Fulmore cited key programs the district has rolled out or bolstered this year, including a centralized attendance office designed to help schools address personal barriers that cause some students to miss school. The district also expanded ThriveKids, a partnership with Manning Family Children’s Hospital and LCMC that

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New Orleans Area Deaths Cervini, Maria Constance, Precious Dotson, Joann Grace, Myrtle Hartley, Raymond Heffner, Carroll Huguenel Sr., Earl Irons, Alvin Jackson, Perry Jones, Mitchell Jones-ThomasConerly, Jacquline Kennedy, Cheryll Kincey-Adams, Lucille Landry, Caleb Louis-Garrett, Lynita Perkins, Helen Porter, Carol Richard, Melba Shuey, Susan Spizale, Beta Ting Sr., Bruce Varmall, Murray Williams Sr., Curtis

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Maria had a passion for cooking, tap dancing and engaging in meaningful conversations. She cherished the memories of savoring oysters at Drago's, loved exercising, and the color yellow, which perfectly captured her vibrant nature. Above all else, her life's work was loving and raising her five children.

Maria Judith La Guardia had three children from her first marriage to Mark McAdams, Sr.: Mark Steven McAdams, Jr. (Carrie), Elizabeth McAdams Kaplan, and Jeffrey Ryan McAdams.

She later married Warren Anthony Cervini III, and they had two daughters: Victoria La Guardia Cervini and Maria Cervini Eaton (Nathaniel).

Maria dedicated 23 years of service to Jefferson Parish.

She served as Public Works Administrative operations coordinator, coordinating essential services for the parish throughout her career. She was known for her professionalism, warmth and unwavering commitment to excellence.

She had a unique ability to make any workplace better, bringing organization, compassion, and a sense of community to all those she worked with.

Colleagues remember her as someone who led with kindness, humor, and integrity.

She is survived by her devoted lifetime and spiritual companion of four years Jonathan N. Kernion, with whom she found companionship, faith, and love in the later years of her life.

She is also survived by her children, Mark S. McAdams Jr., (Carrie), Elizabeth McAdams Kaplan, Jeffrey R. McAdams, Victoria L. Cervini and Maria C. Eaton (Nathaniel); her beloved brothers, Louis J. La Guardia Jr, (Irene), John J. La Guardia, and Anthony J. La Guardia Sr., who all loved her deeply.

Maria was a devoted grandmother to her eight grandchildren. Paul Jacob Scariano Jr., Luke Vernon McAdams, Parker Joshua Kaplan, Grace Demetra McAdams, Ella Cervini Casanova, Patrick Ryan McAdams, Jacob George McAdams, and Mila Cervini Eaton.

She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Ochsner Hospital ER, ICU, and hospice team for their compassionate care during Maria's final days.

Maria was blessed with many dear friends who were always there for her, and a special thank you to the Daughters of Isabella, Saint Joan of Arc chapter, for their love and prayers.

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA 70005. Visitation will be held at St Francis Xavier Church on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 10 AM until 12 PM. Mass will begin at 12 PM with Reverend Joseph Palermo officiating. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124.

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In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Heart Association, and M. D. Anderson Multiple Myeloma division.

Courtney Constance. She is survived by daughter, Jasmine Constance, grandchildren Greysen Constance and Amelia Canino and brother Joseph Peralta. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles Gwendolyn Shamblin (Clifford), Gregory Longo (GayLynn), and Pamela Longo Danner. And she is survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Service will be Friday, January 23,2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Immanuel Community Church, 3515 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans LA 70122.

Dotson, Joann B.

With sadness we share the passing of Joann B. Dotson, on January 7, 2026.

Please visit www.rhodesf uneral.com to view service information, sign online guestbook, send flowers and share condolences.

Grace, Myrtle Joy Singer

Heffner, Rev. Carroll E.

Myrtle Joy Singer Grace, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph E. Singer and Myr‐ tle Bourg Singer. She was a lifelong resident of Jeffer‐ son, LA and was a gradu‐ ate of Jefferson High School and Garner Busi‐ ness College. Myrtle was a retiree of the Jefferson Parish Recreation Depart‐ ment. Myrtle was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Leonard R. Grace for 57 years before his passing in 2010. She was the most loving and caring mother to Nancy Durnin (Arnold), Grace Kelly Grace High, Peggy Erminger, and Grace Robert Grace (Lee). She was the loving grand‐ mother to Amanda Taylor (Greg), Elizabeth Fisher (Shaun), Jonathan High James Er‐ (Antonina), minger Jr., and Brienne Bettencourt (Joseph). She the great-grand‐ was mother of Zachary Taylor, Taylor, Jillian Isabella Fisher, Aiden Fisher, and Noah High. She is also sur‐ vived by numerous other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She was pre‐ ceded in death by her Thomas sons-in-law, Durnin Jr., Daniel High, and James Erminger, Sr., as well as her beloved grand‐ son, Jason Paul High. ‘Myr‐ tle Joy will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. Her bright blue eyes, beautiful smile, infectious laugh and her warm hugs will never be forgotten. Relatives and friends are invited to at‐ tend the Funeral Services at Garden of Memories Fu‐ neral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70001 on Saturday, Jan‐ uary 24, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial starting at 1:00 pm fol‐ lowed by burial. To order flowers or offer condo‐ lences, please visit www. gardenofmemoriesmetairi e.com.

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To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com

Cervini, Maria La Guardia

Constance, Precious Michelle

Maria La Guardia Cervini, age 70, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 surrounded by those who loved her.

Born in 1956 in Kankakee, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Louis James La Guardia Sr. and Demetra John Moshos.

She attended Saint James Major high school where she formed lifelong friendships. Her laughter and love will always inspire those who knew her.

Precious Michelle Constance, 49, of New Orleans, passed away on November 23, 2025.

Precious was preceded in death by parents, Trudy McMillan and Robert Constance and daughter

for Meyer Engineers beginning 2016. Ray especially loved playing golf with his friends, travelling the world with his wife, and cheering on LSU football while tailgating with his family and friends. A devoted Christian, he loved the Lord and his family more than anything. Ray had a deep love for life, never met a stranger, and touched countless lives in ways that will never be forgotten. Remaining to cherish Ray's memory are his wife, Darla Tipton Hartley; his children, Lauren Hartley Holmes (Benjamin), Ryan Hartley, Jackson Hartley (Kelsey), and Jacob Hartley; his grandchildren Noah Holmes and Caroline Holmes; his siblings Sandra Hartley, Valerie Hartley Touchet, and Kevin Hartley (Julie); and many more loving family members. Preceding Ray in death are his parents Jack Hartley and Valerie Brewster Hartley, and his brother-in-law Terry Touchet. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation at First Presbyterian Church, 763 North Boulevard, on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM until funeral services at 12:00 PM. A reception will immediately follow. The family kindly requests that attendees wear LSU attire (purple and gold)

Raymond Gary Hartley, 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his wife, Darla, by his side. Ray was born on September 10, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray graduated from De La Salle High School in 1972, and went on to attend LSU, earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 1978. During his time at LSU, he was a proud member of the Acacia fraternity, where he served on the House Board for many years. Ray enjoyed a very successful career spanning nearly 50 years as a civil engineer.

He was a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. He worked as a Project and Client Manager

Rev. Carroll E. Heffner was born on September 6, 1934, and he grew up in the Irish Channel, where he at‐ tended St. Alphonsus Ele‐ mentary School. He later attended St. Aloysius High School. He graduated in 1952, at which time he left home to begin his studies for the priesthood in St. Louis. He was ordained a Redemptorist in 1961 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

He celebrated his first Mass at St. Agnes Church in Old Jefferson, where his parents were residing at that time. His first years in ministry were served in parishes in San Antonio and Houston. Back in Louisiana, he spent a brief time as administrator of the Redemptorist minor seminary property in La‐ combe. In 1985, he trans‐ ferred from the Redemp‐ torist order to the Archdio‐ cese of New Orleans and was welcomed by Arch‐ bishop Hannan. He served as a parochial vicar at St. Ann, as pastor of St. Be‐ nilde, and as a chaplain at Ochsner Hospital before his retirement. The com‐ mon attribute that many of his parishioners remember him for is the time and ef‐ fort he invested each week in preparing a meaningful homily that would leave them with something tan‐ to guide them gible the following through week. During his retire‐ ment, Father Heffner took advantage of his extra free time to do and learn things that he had never had the opportunity or the time while he was in full-time ministry. One of his dreams was to take piano lessons.

From his boyhood, he loved music and had always wished that he could play the piano. After he bought himself a Baby Grand, he delved into his classes with gusto. Two years later, he gave a private recital to several family members who could actu‐ ally recognize the Christ‐ mas carols he was tapping out on the keyboard. His virtuoso career, however, was abruptly cut short when he fell and broke his wrist. He then switched his efforts to learning Spanish, listening to his numerous classical music CDs, and reading. An avid reader.

His bookcase was filled with a variety of books: theology, history (mainly WWII), literature, cook‐ and alternative books, medicine. If anyone com‐ plained to him about an ailment, Father was able to recommend the exact di‐ supplement that etary would cure it! Besides his faith, family was a very im‐ portant element of Father Heffner’s life. For years, the family home had always been the gathering place on Sundays for the ex‐ tended family. It was not unusual for fifteen or more people to be huddled to‐ gether in the kitchen and den of a house that would have comfortably handled six or eight. Upon his re‐ tirement, that same house became his residence, and the gatherings continued several times each year with a particular theme.

Father not only celebrated the major religious and

civil holidays but also dec‐ orated for them. His attic was lined with numerous boxes marked for Christ‐ mas, Mardi Gras, Valen‐ tine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Hal‐ loween, and Thanksgiving.

After the decorations were hung, he wanted others to enjoy them, so an invita‐ tion to a meal for a Sunday afternoon was sent out “to the usual suspects.” Al‐ Father Heffner though sometimes appeared gruff, deep down he was a very sensitive individual, and his sensitivity, concern, and compassion extended to animals as well. His family always included pets; so, it is not surprising that, as a priest, he also welcomed his furry friends, Dixie, Buttons, and Bootsie.

One unique pet he housed was a rabbit, O’Hare, whom he occasionally put on a leash and paraded through the schoolyard at recess for the children to enjoy. Father Heffner is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin J. Heffner Catherine “Katie” and Hughes Heffner, and his siblings, William “Billy” Heffner, Anthony “Tony” Marvin Heffner, Sr., and Michael Gerard Heffner. He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his sister, Cynthia Heffner Stouder (Darryl), and nephews, nieces, and cousins. Rela‐ tives and friends are in‐ vited to visit St. Agnes 3310 Jefferson Church, Hwy., Jefferson, LA 70121, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m.

The burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a dona‐ tion to Tunnel to Towers (t2t.org/) or Wounded Wor‐ Project (sup‐ rier port.woundedwarriorpro‐ ject.org). We also invite to share your you thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com.

Your shared memories will help us celebrate Father Heffner’s life and keep his memory alive.

Huguenel Sr., Earl Joseph

Earl Joseph Huguenel, Sr., a resident of Metairie, La. passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother Ruby K. Huguenel, father Earl H. Huguenel, and adopted mother Rose Huguenel. He was a graduate of Fortier High School. He proudly

served in the United States Navy before dedicating many years as a police of‐ ficer for both Harahan and Jefferson Parish. He was deeply proud of his service and carried those values throughout his life. He was also a longtime member of Mt. Moriah-Quitman Lodge No. 59, F.&A.M., The Farhad Grotto and the Jerusalem Shriners. He found joy in life's simple pleasures. A good cup of coffee in the morning, afternoons spent sitting on his front porch, and time at his fishing camp. He cherished the years spent traveling with his wife, creating memo‐ ries together. He is sur‐ vived by his beloved wife, Goldie Huguenel, to whom he was married for 69 years.

His sons Earl Huguenel, Jr. (Peggy) and David Huguenel (Saskia); Grandchildren Dana Peters (Kory), David Huguenel Jr. (Jody), Ellen Windmann (Brett), Erin Cognevich, and Ryan Huguenel (Kalieh); and eight greatgrandchildren. A devoted and loving Oldpa, he trea‐ sured every moment spent with his family and will be deeply missed. Family and friends are invited to at‐ tend a visitation on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4900 Airline Dr. Metairie, La. 70001. Visi‐ tation will begin at 10:00 am with a Service starting at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow immediately there‐ after.

Irons, Alvin Luther 'Al' 'Papa'

Alvin Luther (“Al”, Papa") Irons, entered eter‐ nal rest on January 15, 2026, at the age of 88. husband of Beloved Paulette Irons; loving fa‐ ther of Marseah Irons, Alexandria Harris, and Paul Irons; cherished grandfa‐ ther of Daniel Delatte, Drew Delatte, Dillon De‐ latte, Micah Irons, Hailey Joshua Irons, Harris, Zachary Irons, and Seth Harris. Son of the late John James Irons Sr. and Essie Folse Irons. He is also sur‐ vived by his siblings, Helen Rodgers, Octavia Irons, Joel Irons, Lionel Irons, Charles Irons (Vivian), and Samuel brother-in-law Riley, and a host of nieces, cousins, and nephews, friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Julia Washington, Mary Ethel Daly, Emmanuel Irons, Willie Irons, John

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Irons Jr., and Lydia Lindsay.

Funeral Services honoring the life of Alvin Irons will be held at The City of Love Church, 8601 Palmetto St., New Orleans, LA on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.

Interment to follow at a later date at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Ceme‐ tery, Slidell, LA. Please sign the online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralho me.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors, (504) 581-4411.

Gladys Myers. She was the wife Roosevelt Conerly.

She was a sister to Zelia Jones, Dana Jones Williams, Moise Jones Jr., Frank Jones Sr., Herman Lee Jones, Jean Jones Hunter, Roland Jones, Gilbert Jones Sr., & Bradford Jones Sr. A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews. A host of cousins. A host of grand children and great grand children.

Kennedy, Cheryll Wheaton

Abbeville; his father, Carl Duke Landry of Krotz Springs; step-sister, Amanda Herpin Lemaire; step-brother, Jacob Herpin; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Paul Julius Trahan and Lou Ella Weber Trahan; his paternal grandparents, Bradley Landry and Belva Barras Landry; cousin, Rex Herpin; and godfather, Barry Landry.

Louis-Garrett, Lynita

Jackson, Perry

On Friday, December 26, 2025, Perry went home to be with the Lord. He was blessed with 70 years of life, which he lovingly shared with family and friends. Perry was born to the late Harold T. Jackson Sr. of New Orleans, LA., and the late Lillie A. "Doyle" Jackson of Oakville LA. He is the beloved brother of Harold T. Jackson Jr., War‐ ren J. Jackson Sr., Kevin Jackson Sr., and the late Dianna L. Jackson. Perry is the father of Perry Jr., Gary, Wendy, Michelle, Toni, Bar‐ barah and Imani. Brother in law of Evangeline M. Jack‐ son, Veronica C. Jackson, and the late Anna Jean "Hoye" Jackson. Perry's legacy lives on through his family and his 22 grand‐ children, 10 great grand‐ children, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends. Rela‐ tives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 LA-23, Belle Chasse LA. (504) 208-2119.

The visitation will begin at 9AM followed by a 10AM service. Interment will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Ceme‐ tery, 34888 Grantham Col‐ lege Dr., Slidell LA. at ex‐ actly 10:30AM. For online condolences please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuner alhome.com

Jones, Mitchell

Mitchell Jones 65, January 12,2026 New Orleans, La wife Debbie Wingate- Jones children Mitchell Craft and Ayesha M Craft grandchildren Dyrell Gross, DeJohnae Gross, Mariah Brock, Cash Johnson, MacKenzie Craft, Mitchell Jr, Maci and Major Craft, brothers Stanley Jr (Kyanna) Micheal, Robert ( Tiffany), Anthony Jones, sisters JoAnn Jones, June Clark (Oliver), Jackie Smith (Evangelist Karry), Elana Rayford, Marilyn McNair (Kelvin), mother in law Jeanette Wingate, two sister in laws and one brother in law, a devoted friend Elliot Magee a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his father Stanley Sr and mother Melvina Jones, brother, father-in-law, nephew, seven aunts and five uncles. Visitation will begin at 9:00am until the hour of service. Service will be Friday, January 23,2026 at 10:00am at The Upperroom Bible Church, 8600 Lakeforest Blvd. New Orleans, La 70127. Mt Olivet Cemetery,2050 Caton St. New Orleans, La 70122.

Heritage Funeral Directors, Inc. 4101 St. Claude New Orleans, La. 70117

Jones-Thomas-Conerly, Jacquline

Jacquline Jones-Thomas -Conerly was a mother to Terry G. Thomas, Tracy Thomas, Sharon Thomas, & Brandon Thomas.

Jacquline was the daughter of Moise Jones Sr. &

Cheryll Ann Wheaton Kennedy was born on October 15, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA, to Myrtiel Leverton Wheaton and Henry Wheaton Jr. She was the oldest of 14 children born to that union.

Cheryll graduated from Washington Marian High School in 1965 and went on to attend Grambling State University, where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Grambling in 1973.

On July 1, 1968, she married Arlander Kennedy Sr. and had two children, Arlander Jr. and Nicole.

She was employed at BellSouth in New Orleans, LA until her retirement in 2002.

A funeral service will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on 2026-01-23 at Combre Funeral Home, 1200 Mill St.

Kincey-Adams, Lucille

Lucille Kincey-Adams entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the age of 80. Beloved mother of Troy Lewis, Michael Kincey, Nina John‐ son, Stacey “Ester” Scott, Merlin Kincey and Latoya Kincey. Also survived by eleven grandchildren, twenty three great grand‐ children, two great great grandchildren, other rela‐ tives and friends. A loving sister, aunt, cousin and and friend.

Relatives friends are invited to at‐ tend the funeral. A Cele‐ bration service honoring the life and legacy of the late Lucille Kincey-Adams will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Fri‐ day, January 23, 2026 at 10 am.

Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2050 Caton St., New Orleans, LA 70122. Visitation 9 am in the chapel. Please sign on‐ line guestbook at www.cha rbonnetfuneralhome.com.

Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504)581 4411.

Landry, Caleb Duke

Caleb Duke Landry, 45, passed away on January 15, 2026 at his residence in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Caleb was a kind and compassionate soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. He had a deep love of books, travel and movies, and he loved getting lost in a good story or setting off on a new adventure. Caleb enjoyed the company of others, always focusing fully on the person he was talking to, showing sincere interest in every conversation. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Caleb is survived by his life partner, Wedon Brown, of New Orleans. The two shared many lifetime experiences filled with joy and love. Caleb and Wedon were inseparable.

Caleb is also survived by his mother, Catherine Trahan (Michael) Herpin of

In Loving Memory of Lynita Lorenza Louis Sunrise August 14, 1970 Sunset January 11, 2026.

With heavy hearts yet steadfast faith, we announce the passing of Lynita Lorenza Louis, beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend who left this world on January 11, 2026, in New Orleans at the age of 55. Lynita Lorenza Louis was born on August 14, 1970, to the union of Rev. Leonard and Juanita Louis in New Orleans, La. Lynita accepted her Lord and Savior at an early age of 8. She was baptized at Broadway Missionary Baptist Church, where she was very active, singing in the choir and also serving as Youth Choir Director.

Lynita is survived by her parents, Rev. Leonard and Mrs. Juanita Louis, her brother Tremell Louis (Rhonda), her sister/best friend Alita Champagne, her husband Troy Garrett, her nieces Corrine Louis, Ireti Akinwande, her nephew Ayo Akinwande, her godchildren Elijah Willington, Bernard Robinson Jr., Callia Thompson, her close friends Danielle Martin Thompson, and Wanda Hannibal. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Chester Cooper, Hatter Hebert Cooper Leonard Louis Sr., and Olivia Stedart Louis.

Relatives, friends of the family, and members of the Broadway Missionary Baptist Church are invited to attend the funeral service at the Broadway Missionary Baptist Church at 121 Alvin Callender St. New Orleans, La 70118 on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00a.m. Rev. Cornelius Tilton, D.D. officiating.

Tribute to follow at Repast.

Interment: Resthaven Memorial in New Orleans, La. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Directors at 4101 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, La.

Perkins, Helen Marie Green

Porter, Carol Mercante

Carol Mercante Porter gained her angel wings on January 10, 2026, days after her 98th birthday. She is preceded in death by her one true love, Ronald M. Porter, also known as "Spots." They were happily married for forty-two years before he gained his wings. Carol is also preceded in death by her sister and best friend, Patricia Linn "Sally," and two brothers, Joseph Mercante and Frank Mercante Jr. Carol was born in New Orleans and grew up in the vibrant neighborhood of Gentilly.

She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and was a strong supporter for both St. Joseph's and Jesuit High School, where her husband, son, and grandson all attended.

She is survived by her loving children Dr. Ronald Porter Jr (Mattea), Darlene Cohen (Jean), Bonnie Porter (Lewis); her grandchildren, Brittany Oates (Kenneth), Courtney McMahon (Mark), Brandon Cohen, Brooke Porter (Travis), Fallon Porter (Salman); and great-grandchildren Miller McMahon and Jackson Oates. She is also survived by her sisterin-law, Estelle P Gregory (Ken), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Instilled by her mother, Carol was taught and found her calling to help others. Throughout her life she volunteered and belonged to many organizations, always volunteering her time and service to help others. Up until her death, she was an active member in the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Club, and Les Nouvelles. Carol had a strong catholic faith and was an active parishioner of St. Angela Merici. She was especially devoted to her loving family and faith.

Carol enjoyed traveling the world, especially our annual family Destin beach trips and annual New York City trips. She enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, knitting, and baking angel food cake.

In typical New Orleans fashion, she could never have enough king cake or have too many snowballs.

The Family would like to give special thanks to Carol's devoted caregiver, Cindy, and her daughter, Lacey, who provided adoring care and companionship. The family also extends their thanks to VitalCaring Hospice.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Angela Merici from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24th. Funeral Mass begins at 12:00. Private Interment to follow.

Richard, Melba Palmisano

Helen Marie Green Perkins passed away Janu‐ ary 5, 2026, at the age of 91.

Helen is survived by her son Gilbert Perkins, Jr., and Nicole grandchildren Perkins and Dr. Shelby Perkins. She is also sur‐ vived by a host of other rel‐ atives and friends. Pre‐ ceded in death by her hus‐ band Gilbert Perkins, Sr.; parents Paul Green and Al‐ tonett Green; and her sib‐ lings: Bernestine Green Tomie Green Weakly, Adams, Rodgers Green, Samuel Green, Sr., and Joseph Green, Sr. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, Jan‐ uary 23, 2026 for 10:00 a.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 2722 Louisiana Ave., New Or‐ leans, LA 70115. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Ronald J. Southall, officiat‐ ing. Interment is private.

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Melba Palmisano Richard transitioned peacefully at the age of 92, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by those she loved. She was born in Edinburg, Texas on December 19, 1933, and later moved to Jefferson, Louisiana, where she was raised.

She was the cornerstone of the family, the matriarch whose wisdom, love and warmth touched everyone she met. She was married to the love of her life, Laurey (Larry) Joseph Richard, who preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by her four children, Larry Richard (Benedicte), Mickey Richard (Cheryl), Lori Yeo (Chet) and Diane Sclafani (Scott), seven grandchildren Michelle Goff (Tyler), Rachael Richard, Shannon Ogbonna (Michael), Garrett Yeo (Taylor), Julien Richard, Chelsea Yeo and Sydney Sclafani and four greatgrandchildren, Landon, Micah, Graham and Davis Goff. She is preceded by her parents Joseph and Cloteel Palmisano, brother Vernon Palmisano, and sister Imogene (Jeannie) Menendez. She and her siblings were raised by her paternal grandparents,

Salvadore Palmisano and Rosie Grego Palmisano, better known as "Nonnie".

She attended St. Agnes Elementary School and was a graduate of Jefferson High School. She especially loved playing volleyball and made the varsity team as a freshman. Melba worked as a Teacher's Aide in the Jefferson Parish School System for over twenty years. But what made her especially happy was her love for children, especially her grandchildren, who lit up her world. She was always there for them, without a moment's hesitation. They referred to her as "Maw-Maw", which was literally music to her ears!!

The family would like to thank everyone who tended to her, in their thoughts and prayers. Our deep appreciation goes to her caregivers, especially Ana Dardis, Veronica Brown, Jenny Delgado, Denise Holmes, Beatrice Webb, Melvina Jones, Sally Melito, Lynn Hines and Lisa DeLatte. Special thanks to Sue Deister, Homebound Eucharistic Minister from St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church. A special thank you to the caring staff, nurses Alexis Magazine and Moneka Hambrick of Hospice of Louisiana along with social worker Ally Bullach, CNA Valencia White and Chaplain Craig Cashio who lovingly cared for her needs.

Please join the family to celebrate Melba's life as part of a Funeral Mass which will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at noon at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Lake Lawn Mausoleum in New Orleans. The family also invites all to a gathering at Melba's home afterwards.

Shuey, Susan

wit. There was no getting anything past her.

Susan was a valued elder sister to Doug Harmon, Rachal Murphy, and Lisa George, cousin to Kathy Hoggard, Myra Ortego, Steve Mead, Linda Bitter, Palma Jorgensen, Bobby Going, Cindy King, Debbie Balicki, and Molly White, and a close friend of Mary Grace, Catherine McKenzie, and Kay Humphries, and former husband James Shuey, all of whom will miss her dearly.

She loved reading mystery books, watching home improvement shows, sharing her considerable knowledge of European history, and teaching everyone she could how to properly make a roux. She had impeccable taste and wanted everyone to know that her daughters received their best traits from her.

A service in celebration of Susan's life will be held on Friday, March 6th, 2026 at the University United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation at 1pm, Memorial Service at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Retina Research Foundation, which supports research on retinal disease.

Spizale, Beta Ralle

Beta Ralle Spizale of Abita Springs, LA, passed away on January 19th, 2026 at the age of 89, following a yearlong battle with lymphoma.

Beta was the beloved daughter of the late Charlotte Hodges Ralle who died in 1998, and the late John William Ralle who died in Beta's infancy. Beta was born in Tampa, Florida on May 11th, 1936 and received her education at Sacred Heart Academy, graduating in 1954. After working three years as an accounts clerk for Peninsular Telephone Co. in Tampa, she entered nurses' training at Charity

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Susan Shuey (née Harmon), age 77 of Kaplan, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026.

Susan Elizabeth Harmon was born on April 24, 1948, to Derwin Kay Harmon and Madeline Peace Harmon.

She graduated from Opelousas High School in 1966, LSU in 1970 and LSU's Paul M. Hebert School of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, Susan was a guidance counselor and English teacher at Baton Rouge High School.

Afterward, she lived in New Orleans, Lincolnton, Georgia, and most recently Baton Rouge. She is survived by daughters Rachel Ferguson Shuey and Kate Harmon Shuey, to whom she was endlessly devoted. As a mother she provided constant care and support spiced with sharp

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Shooting at Dooky Chase’s goes to the heart of what violence costs our state every day The shots that rang out over the weekend in New Orleans’ Treme neighborhood affected so many so deeply not only because of the location or the victims or the seeming senselessness of the brazen crime. No, that much we are used to.

Though we have seen declines in violent crime in Louisiana’s major cities over the past two years, every resident knows that the eruption of violence can occur at any moment, in any place. That it occurred Friday night at the landmark Dooky Chase’s restaurant, where a gunman chased down 19-year-old Kareem Harris, is certainly shocking. Harris, who had fled into the building to escape his attacker, died from his wounds, and three women from out of town who were in the restaurant entryway also suffered injuries. One of the women remains in the ICU. Police are still searching for the assailant.

Yet as learn more of the story, what gives us pause is how intractable these cycles of violence in our cities and among our youths seem to be — and what they cost us every day.

After millions and years spent on interventions to curb crime, still we are left with this stark reality: another Friday night, another beef settled with a gun, another Black youth dead.

Family members say Harris was the proverbial good kid. He had once worked at Dooky Chase, had an interest in photography and helped out his relatives. Perhaps his biggest misfortune was growing up in a state where young Black lives are often at risk. According to the nonprofit Violence Policy Center, Louisiana had the third highest Black homicide victimization rate of any state in the country in 2023, with 46.2 deaths per 100,000. The national average was 26.6 deaths per 100,000.

In addition to the lives and potential lost, violence hurts us in other ways. In a state reliant on its tourism and hospitality industries, it’s no secret that high rates of violent crime are a stain on our reputation. We pray for those visitors who were injured in this shooting and hope for their full recovery.

Then there is the injury to our culture and history. We can’t help but note that the shooting occurred as the nation was preparing to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

King’s work is inextricably tied to New Orleans spaces like Dooky Chase, where he often met with other civil rights leaders.

We stand with New Orleans leaders in supporting this place that holds so much history.

We are certain that its late co-founder Leah Chase would be heartbroken that after so many decades of being a neighborhood bulwark, her restaurant has seen such tragedy arrive at its doorstep.

We must not let this act, though, discourage efforts to address the violence that scars our communities. The legacy she and others left for us demands we do the work.

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Children on motorized scooters a safety hazard A child is going to die on the streets of Willowdale subdivision in Luling, and no one seems to care.

Kids 8-12 zip along on motorized scooters with typical childlike abandon, cutting corners, swerving without notice, loading multiple passengers and “driving” at dusk and dark. No lights. No hel-

met. No reflectors. Nada.

One day (or night), a child or adult is going to miscalculate or become inattentive or disappear in the gloaming. When that happens, and it will, don’t ask why.

We are why and may God forgive us.

GEORGE LANGE III Luling

LIV Golf boondoggle already affecting City Park It was so sad reading about the closure of the driving range at City Park. As a frequent user of the facility, it will be missed the next three months while “improvements” are being made solely for the LIV Golf event that Gov. Jeff Landry states will “boost the economy and create jobs.”

Wonder how many people will be out of a job for the three-month closure of the driving range? Wonder how much money the facility will lose by being closed for three months? It is a very busy driving range.

Louisiana has agreed to pay LIV Golf $5 million to come to Bayou Oaks — plus $2 million in facility upgrades. The Saudi Arabian owners of LIV Golf had millions of dollars to attract PGA golfers to join LIV: Jon Rahm $300 million, Dustin Johnson $125 million, Brooks Koepka $130 million (These are just a few of the top players. They paid many more eight-

figure numbers.).

Does it seem like the LIV needs our money? Why should the taxpayers of Louisiana pay $5 million to the Saudi Arabians? LIV Golf has terrible TV ratings. It has only five stops in the USA in 2026. At least one major player has pulled out of LIV. There is one major societal issue that should have been considered: Saudi Arabia’s policy on women and their rights (or lack of rights). Wonder what the governor has to say about that?

One thing Gov. Landry did say was that he went to one golf tournament.

He did not like it because they kept holding up signs that read “Quiet Please.” He stated quiet did not suit him.

He said LIV was more of a party atmosphere. That suited him much better. So, guv, let the $5 million party begin!

COBB BARKSDALE New Orleans

List of outrages by Trump continues to grow In the last few weeks:

n President Donald Trump ordered the

invasion of a foreign, sovereign country and removed its leader. n Trump threatened to annex Greenland “the easy way or the hard way.” n The Trump administration, specifically Marco Rubio, threatened Cuba, Mexico and Colombia with “you could be next” comments. n Trump threatened Iran for its crackdown on Iranian citizens protesting n Vice President JD Vance has said ICE has “absolute immunity.” n Our Department of Defense announced a “censure” of senator, former U.S. Navy Commander Mark Kelly and a process to reduce him in rank and reduce his military retirement pay over his participation in a video reminding military members that they are not required to obey unlawful orders.

n The Department of Justice has started an investigation into the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell over his refusal to bend to the demands of President Trump to lower interest rates. n In an interview, Trump said the civil rights movement was “reverse discrimination” and was “bad for a lot of White people.” n Trump has threatened a U.S. state — Minnesota — with a day of “reckoning and retribution” for its protests against ICE. In normal times, any single one of these events or statements would be an outrage on its own merits. But we are not in a normal time. Democrats are powerless at this moment. At what point will a man of courage among Republicans stand up?

RICHARD WESTMORELAND New Orleans

We could solve the immigration crisis if we wanted to I am an almost 80-year old retired teacher. For years I have read about the Congressional stalemate on immigration reform. The most recent comprehensive immigration reform bill was passed by Congress in 1996, and it was meant to stem the flow of increased immigration that continued after the 1986 bill. The earlier bill provided, among other things, sanctions on businesses hiring immigrants without work permits or valid social security numbers. The 1996 bill provided for increased border security and fewer grounds for asylum applications. It was supposed to provide for increased detention and deportation.

Yet, here we are 30 years later unable to take responsibility for a full-blown humanitarian crisis.

As a society, we benefited from the labor of hardworking immigrants, legal or not. American businesses have been eager to hire immigrants, and by law, these businesses must deduct income, Social Security and Medicare taxes. If anyone tells you that immigrants don’t pay taxes, it is because their employers are failing to follow the law.

Clearly, the 1996 law was ineffective. Either it was underfunded or American farmers, building contractors, meat processors, health care facilities and other employers benefited from hardworking employees and wanted the brakes put on enforcement. Let’s acknowledge that.

It is time for Congress to start talking across the aisle to address immigration, acknowledging its many benefits, establishing realistic population benchmarks for housing, schools, employment and stop play-acting with masked enforcement officers. We as a country are damaging our national honor by treating people desperate for work as criminals.

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COMMENTARY As Letlow runs for Senate, Where will finances be an issue? there aren’t Rep. Julia Letlow of Baton Rouge has entered this year’s U.S. Senate race with the momentum of an endorsement from President Donald Trump, but only after copping to a financial anomaly that her opponents are sure to exploit.

Two interesting questions arise. First, by the time of the May 16 primary, will Trump’s endorsement be as much of a boon as most people assume?

Second, will any of her three most prominent likely opponents — incumbent Sen. Bill CasQuin sidy, state Treasurer Hillyer John Fleming or state Sen. Blake Miguez — attack her, and how strongly, for her long-standing failure to comply with an important financial disclosure law?

Let’s take the latter question first. On Jan. 13, Letlow disclosed that she previously had failed to report more than 200 stock and bond trades as required by a law called the STOCK Act. She had to amend all five of her annual financial disclosures going back to 2020.

On the surface, the failure to report looks either like gross negligence or like dishonest obfuscation, especially since the trades involve so much money (somewhere between $225,000 and $3.3 million) and because they involve companies, such as Alphabet, Amazon, Chevron and key health care companies, which are clearly drawing congressional lawmaking attention.

Digging deeper, Letlow’s explanation looks plausible and a lot more innocent: Her investment portfolio is managed by an investment adviser, which shifted funds in the account into individual stocks and bonds without realizing it would trigger new reporting requirements. Anyone who outsources direct management of investment accounts to financial advisers can understand how that can happen.

On the other hand, the STOCK Act is unambiguous that lawmakers are individually responsible for the law’s disclosure requirements, even if the trading is conducted by a third party.

Even if Letlow is cleared of intentional wrongdoing, as seems likely, she almost certainly will face a series of financial fines for her violations.

In a way, this is reminiscent of what was treated like a major congressional scandal in the early 1990s, namely the widespread practice among representatives of overdrawing their personal accounts at the House bank, essentially using the bank as a permanent, rolling, no-interest loan fund. While only a few of the members of Congress actually broke any law, the impression of self-

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow speaks at a 2024 event at the City Club of Baton Rouge. Letlow announced this week that she will enter this year’s U.S. Senate race after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump. indulgence was so great that it contributed to reelection losses by dozens of incumbents.

In reality, a lot of the fee-less overdrafts were the result of sloppy bookkeeping: just one or two instances for some members, rather than a pattern of self-dealing. Still, the stench was so bad that even some lawmakers with only one or two overdrafts ended up losing their jobs.

Likewise, Letlow’s opponents surely will be tempted to turn her STOCK Act violations into attack-ad fodder. In the first primary, Cassidy himself isn’t likely to weigh in: He almost certainly will get into a runoff anyway, so why waste time and money trashing just one of several major opponents? He will need to hoard a ton of cash for the runoff, as he must negotiate major hurdles: He angered the MAGA hordes by voting to convict Trump in the Capitol-riot impeachment proceedings and he angered anti-MAGA Republicans by casting key, inexcusable votes to approve a host of horrid choices for Trump Cabinet and sub-Cabinet posts.

On the other hand, Miguez and Fleming know that now that Trump has spoken, they may have trouble getting past Letlow for the second runoff spot without substantially bloodying her up (figuratively speaking). But it could be a game of chicken: Often the candidate

who levels the attacks takes himself down, too, in the crossfire, leaving another candidate looking good by staying above the fray.

To have any chance, those two know that Letlow must be taken down, but how long can each wait while hoping the other is the one to start slinging the mud? The tactical maneuvering will be fascinating to watch.

All of which may be moot if Trump’s endorsement turns out to be as weak as it was in primaries in 2022 in Indiana, Alabama, Utah, South Carolina and Colorado. A slew of recent polls have shown Trump’s approval ratings dropping significantly both among the public at large and even among Republicans — and the drop is even more pronounced when people are asked their support for Trump on key individual issues.

Worse for Trump, his administration’s recent moves on ICE enforcement and especially on Greenland are massively unpopular. It could be that

by May his endorsement is no help at all, and maybe (although not likely) an absolute hindrance.

Either way, with Letlow in the race, the multicandidate battle is truly joined. It could be a doozy.

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On the law, it depends on where you stand ”For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.” — C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew Let’s start with the shooting of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman killed by an ICE agent while attempting to drive away from the scene of an ICE operation. Moments after the first videos were available the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz blamed ICE and called the shooting unnecessary.

The leftist activist group that Good was reCal portedly part of is dediThomas cated to tracking and “resisting” immigration enforcement operations through apps and a rapid response hotline, according to the New York Post. Frey and Walz also claimed Good was trying to drive away. Frey added that the agent who shot Good “hopped” down the street.

Perhaps he was limping after Good’s car hit him?

Standing on the other side of the argument were Vice President JD Vance, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, current and former Border Patrol agents and other conservative commentators on Fox News.

In Portland, Oregon, a CBP agent opened fire on a couple identified as

members of the Venezuelan gangster group Tren de Aragua. A DHS statement said they had “weaponized” their car fleeing a traffic stop.

If jumping to conclusions were an Olympic sport, these premature commentators who sought to create a narrative would receive gold medals.

The media and Democrats have driven much of this. For the media it makes for good pictures. For Democrats and liberal groups who may provide them support money, it’s a strategy they hope will bring President Trump and his administration down.

There are two ways to break the law.

One is by breaking it and the other is by ignoring it. The latter is mostly what the Biden administration did, letting in violent criminals who committed new crimes, including the murder of American citizens.

Investigations take time to sort out the truth, but in the instant communication age many are impatient and produce their own “truth” to further personal political objectives.

DHS claims that ICE and other law enforcement agents are in more danger than at any time in recent memory.

They are cursed in vile ways, bottles and bricks are thrown at them and demonstrators demand they remove face masks so they can be identified and doxxed.

This disrespect for legitimate authority goes back at least in modern times to race riots and the assassinations of

Martin Luther King Jr. where riots and looting destroyed many Black neighborhoods and forced a call-out of the National Guard to maintain order.

Growing up in the Washington, D.C., area I was taught to respect and obey police officers because they were there to keep order and apply the law. Then there was only one officer on the steps of the House and Senate. There were no metal detectors (those were for the beach to find loose coins) and no identification required.

If you seek to enter the Capitol Building today, there are stone-and-metal barricades blocking vehicles from getting close and X-ray machines to examine what’s in your pocket as you enter on foot. Security cameras are everywhere.

This modern, anti-law enforcement attitude, I believe, comes from too many university professors and social media that teach a different American history and promote an America that resembles the countries from which these migrants come.

In Minneapolis, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle we have seen ICE trying to arrest and deport people with serious charges and convictions. And now those who are to “protect and serve” are the targets of organized demonstrators, many of whom are breaking the law.

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Where are the babies? Social conservatives keep asking what’s happened as the U.S. fertility rate crashes to its lowest level ever. But the answer should be another question: Where are the fathers? And by fathers, we do not mean men who merely spread their seed and then take off, but men who hang around and provide moral and financial support to their children.

The common but wrong answer is that it has simply become too expensive to raise children: If you just bring down the prices of things then family life will become more attractive Froma to young couples. This is the afHarrop fordability copout.

Sure, lowering the cost of living would make children seem more “affordable.” But parents with a modest income need a partner to maintain a modest middle-class existence.

About 40% of births in the U.S. are to unmarried women. Some of the fathers do pay child support, but 33% of this group send nothing.

Meanwhile, 29% of divorced parents received no such payments.

“Earning More but in Worse Shape: Hardship Overwhelms Many American Families,” reads the headline of a recent Wall Street Journal article.

It centers on Lisa Meazler, a mother of three girls outside Binghamton, New York. Lisa laments that she hasn’t been able to take the girls on a “real vacation” for years. And we learn that her credit cards are maxed out and her mortgage payments late. We know that she works at a low-wage job.

What we don’t know is the name of the father or fathers of the children. We don’t know where they are. We don’t know whether they’ve been sending checks — though the assumption is they haven’t.

This is the approach to stories of impoverished families kept afloat by desperate single women.

The New York Times reports on Wanda Lavender of Milwaukee. She’s raising six children and one grandchild while working long hours at a Popeyes. Where are the fathers? No one asks.

Social conservatives may largely agree with me on the above points. They blame the culture. But I ask why they give leaders who virtually mock their values a pass. It wasn’t always thus.

In 1964, Sen. Prescott Bush (R-Conn.) condemned Nelson Rockefeller over his divorce and quick remarriage. “Have we come to the point in our life as a nation,” he asks, “where the governor of a great state — one who perhaps aspires to the nomination for president of the United States — can desert a good wife, mother of his grown children, divorce her, then persuade a young mother of four youngsters to abandon her husband and their four children and marry the governor?”

Phyllis Schlafly, the conservative activist best known for helping block the Equal Rights Amendment, said back then, “I’ve been taking a private poll of Republican women I meet all over the state (Illinois), and their reaction nearly unanimous was they’re disgusted with Rockefeller.”

Now look at today. President Donald Trump recently crowned himself the “fertilization president.”

He dumped two wives, mothers of four of his children, then went on to marry wife No. 3 and cheat on her. Trump has the money to keep his five kids dressed and fed, but so did Rockefeller.

Trump gets away with playing the libertine while Rockefeller did not. Even now he stocks his administration with “hot” young women, stamped out of the same thin, surgery-enhanced mold.

Young women looking at the lives of Lisa Meazler and Wanda Lavender and the sad sisterhood of impoverished single mothers might understandably choose to forgo having children without fathers onboard.

In earlier days, men in leadership were expected to model basic propriety — especially where children were concerned. Fathers belong back in the story today.

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DEATHS continued from Hospital in New Orleans, and following graduation in 1960, continued working at "Big Charity" for several years. In 1961 Beta met her future husband, John Spizale, who worked in the composing room of the Times Picayune newspaper, and they were married in August of 1962. Beta continued working as a part-time nurse for the next 32 years in various hospitals on the north and south shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Beta was a parishioner of St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church in Abita Springs for almost thirty years, and sang in the choir there, which she loved. She then became a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Chapel in Lacombe, LA. Her Catholic Faith and her loving family were the great joys of her life.

She is survived by her two brothers, John Ralle(Beverly) of Lake Worth, FL and Eric Ralle(Lucy) of Tampa, FL and by her four children, Alison Rowe, Stephanie Schell(Dr. John Schell), Maureen Atto(Dr. B.J. Atto), and John Spizale Jr. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren, and counting! In addition to her parents, Beta is preceded in death by John, her loving husband of 48 years, her sister, Blanche Radnor, her brother-in-law, Don Radnor, and her son-in -law, Michael Rowe.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Traditional Latin Requiem Mass to be held at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Chapel, 66110 Vortisch Rd., Lacombe, LA on January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Visitation beginning at 9:00 AM and the Rosary beginning at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Abita Springs Cemetery #1, Abita Springs, LA.

Ting Sr., Bruce Peter

Bruce Peter Ting, Sr., born September 8, 1951,

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and passed away on January 15, 2026, with his family by his side. He was a native of Harvey and Barataria, and resident of Terrytown for over 37 years. Loving husband of Connie Roberts Ting. Son of the late Carrie and Anthony J. Ting, Sr. and Son In Law of the late Margaret and Raymond Cooney. Preceded in death by his sister, Ernestine Criss, brother, Anthony "Tony" Ting, Jr., his sisterin-law, Bridget Mura Figenshu, and brother-inlaw, John Figenshu. Bruce was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Chad Allemand, Reese Sharp, Lucy and Michael Christopher King.

He was the loving father of Alicia Blanchard, Bruce P. Ting, Jr. (Darlene), Brandi Griffin, Mandi Griffin, Lisa Sharp (Scott), Angela Thiaville (Rickey), Doug King Jr. (Lauren).

Bruce was the grandfather of Amanda and Joie Blanchard, Bryce Ting ("Bri"), Abbi Griffin (Chase), Alli Tully, Laila Griffin, Brhett Tu, Austin and Avery Sharp, Aidan and Aubrey Thiaville, Lilly, Joseph, and Jacob King, and Jake Guilliot. Bruce was the great grandfather of Hudson and Lincoln Sharp, and Avery Linden.

He also was the Godfather of Ricky Jiannuzzi and Zack Smith.

Brother of Louis Ting (Geraldine), Ronald Ting (Elizabeth), and Deborah Strausbaugh ("Ed") and adopted brother Charles "Loggy" Guilliot. Brotherin-law of Nancy Ting, Gary Mura, Gail DePhillips (Clyde), Raynel Zimmer (David), Maureen Cortez (Chadd), Mark Cooney (Fay), Eric Roberts (Jessica), Lisa Roberts, and Dana Cooney.

Bruce was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of 1969. He worked in finance and insurance.

He retired from American General Insurance as a General Manager, where he led his team to achieve record sales and was recognized for his commitment to mentoring new employees.

He enjoyed spending time at their duck camp. One of his favorite moments was seeing his son take his first duck at sunrise, a memory they cherished together, he later became an avid deer hunter and was mastering bow hunting. Golf was his favorite sport.

Bruce was full of life and

enjoyed partying, sometimes by himself, as long as there was Rum and Coke and Barry White.

Bruce was known for his generosity and sense of humor, always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends. He cherished family gatherings and enjoyed sharing stories from his childhood in Harvey. He could fix anything with a "Harvey Trick".

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and served as a surrogate parent and grandparent to many. He showed unwavering loyalty to family and friends The family would like to acknowledge and thank Passages Hospice for their compassionate care, his caretaker Pam Campiso for her devoted support, and his brother Louis Ting for his comforting presence.

Videography by Alli Tully.

A Visitation will be at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, beginning at 10a.m. and followed by Mass at 1p.m.

Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan. com.

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Murray A. Varmall and Helen E. Tureaud. Grandson of the late John and Al‐ berta Hall, Alex and Enola Varmall. Bother of Keith (Connie) Varmall, Michael (the late Denise) Varmall, Dexter (Cherline) Varmall, Kenneth (Jada) Varmall, Alvin (Regina) Varmall, Diane Varmall, Karen Jenk‐ ins, Mary (James) Johnson, Stacey (Stanley) Davis, Jer‐ ilyn (Anthony) Williams, Sonora (Darrell) Jackson, and the late Clifford Var‐ mall. Nephew of Ethel Hall, and the late Rose Hall, Flo‐ rence Varmall, Stella Ed‐ wards, Clyde Varmall, Rick‐ nell Varmall, John Hall, and Albert Hall, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Rela‐ tives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Express‐ way, Marrero, LA on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Kenneth Nora of‐ ficiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until ser‐ time.

Interment: vice Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery - Westwego, LA. To view and sign the guest‐ book, please go to www. davismortuaryservice.com.

Williams Sr., Curtis

Varmall, Murray John

Murray John Varmall en‐ eternal rest at tered Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednes‐ day, January 7, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Shrewsbury, LA. Murray was employed as a laborer, and a former em‐ ployee of D&S Janitorial Service. Beloved father of the late Murray Majola. De‐ voted grandfather of Mur‐ isha Mojola. Son of the late

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Curtis Williams, Sr. was born on February 20, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Jessie Mae Williams. Curtis entered a quiet eternal rest on Tues‐ day, December 30, 2025.

Curtis expressed his belief in Jesus Christ. When asked about his faith, he would openly acknowledge and affirm that he believed in Jesus Christ and had a

relationship with Him. He will be fondly remembered for his presence, his love for family and friends, and the memories shared with all who knew him. Curtis from L. B. graduated Landry High School in 1972, he played the where Sousaphone (tuba) instru‐ ment in the band. Later, he attended Southern Univer‐ in Baton Rouge, sity Louisiana in 1973. He was formally employed with Bergeon Chrysler for ten years, the Housing Author‐ ity of New Orleans as a Se‐ Guard, and curity Rupp/Towing Record Ser‐ vice for several years. He also worked at Fastway Food Store. Curtis was a family man. He enjoyed playing music, swimming, and was active in watching his grandkids play sports.

He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Paula BeanWilliams, 38 years of mar‐ riage; one son, Curtis, Jr. Stepchildren, (Tiffany); Alvin (Sheridan), Arethea Ann, and Kentrell; four sib‐ lings, Glenn Sr. (Michelle), Cynthia (Roberto), Darryl, and Kenneth Sr., (Debra); in law, Valda Sisters (Alvin); Patricia, and Melv‐ ina; Brothers in law, Gary, Jerry, Chris, Philip, and Grandchildren, Allen; Quaron, Carlie, and Curtis Step-grandchildren, III; Lilly, Alton, Christopher, Nastia, Nyah, and Najee.

Also survived by a host of great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other rela‐ tives. Curtis was preceded in death by his Mother, Mae Williams; Jessie Mother in law, Leola Bean; Josephine Grandparents, and George Williams; Aunt, Ballet; Uncles, Oneida James, George, and John Williams; Brother, Elliott Herbert Williams; Nephew,

Glenn Michael Williams, Jr.; Brothers in law, Abner Bean, Sr. and Alvin Bean.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Sat‐ urday, January 24, 2026 at Fisher Community Church located at 1737 L.B Landry Ave., New Orleans LA. 70114. The visitation will begin at 8AM followed by a service.

Bishop 10AM James Nelson Brown will officiate and entombment follow in Mc‐ will Donoghville Cemetery 520 Hancock St. Gretna LA. Fu‐ neral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home (504)208-2119. For online condolences please visit www.robinsonfamilyf uneralhome.com

Davis Mortuary Service, Inc Gretna, LA (504) 361-8649 Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum (504) 362-3091

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Tulane helps remake roster with 18 portal adds

BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By REBECCA BLACKWELL

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza smiles after beating Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Hoosiers won 27-21 to finish the season at 16-0.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By BILL FEIG

LSU coach Ed Orgeron hoists the CFP trophy as quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates winning the College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson at the Caesars Superdome on Jan. 13, 2020.

GREAT DEBATE

Who did it better? Numbers give 2019 LSU edge over Indiana.

A lot has changed about college football in the past few years. Too much, really.

One thing that has not changed: the endless debates. Who belongs in the College Football Playoff and who doesn’t?

Who is the best player? Who has the worst alternate uniforms?

Which is the best team?

Indiana stoked that debate Monday night as Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the Hoosiers to a 27-21 victory over Miami in the CFP national championship game — on the Hurricanes’ home field, no less. Indiana, the program with the most losses in the history of major college football (715), finished 16-0 and tied the 1894 Yale team for the most wins ever in a season.

Some reversal of fortune, all right.

Indiana Mendoza and the Raiders of the CFP Ark. It was an impressive season for the Hoosiers, but was it the best? We can all

Scott Rabalais debate who passed the eye test as the best team ever until next year’s national champion is crowned — that will be Jan. 25 in Las Vegas, for all you dreaming LSU fans out there — with nothing to show for it. Was it Indiana? LSU in 2019? Alabama in 2020? Miami in 2001?

Nebraska in 1995? The argument is endless.

Who had the best season, now that’s something quantifiable. By that standard, the 2019 Tigers still hold off the 2025 Hoosiers. Not by a whole lot, but they definitely hold them off.

Let’s take a look:

Record against ranked teams: Indiana’s 16-0 mark bettered LSU’s 15-0 mark because the CFP is 12 teams now instead of four.

LSU played in only the CFP semis in the Peach Bowl against Oklahoma and then in the championship game against Clemson. Indiana got a bye in the the first round, then trounced Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Oregon in the Peach and nipped Miami in the CFP final. Both were the No. 1 CFP seeds in their respective seasons.

Despite playing one more game, Indiana beat six ranked teams, all in the top 10 at the time: No. 9 Illinois, No. 3 Oregon (regular season), No. 1 Ohio State (Big Ten championship game), No. 9 Bama, No. 5 Oregon again and finally No. 10 Miami. LSU defeated seven top-10 teams in 15 games — No. 9 Texas, No. 7 Florida, No. 9 Auburn, No. 3 Alabama, No. 4 Georgia (SEC

ä See RABALAIS, page 3C

When new Tulane defensive coordinator Tayler Polk’s name popped up on a FaceTime call two weeks ago, former South Alabama linebacker Dalton Hughes did not even know where he was coaching.

The second he saw Polk’s Tulane shirt, he was sold.

“I was like, ‘Hell, yeah,’ ” he said. “I was in the middle of a car wash. Coach Polk recruited me out of high school at Central Arkansas. I wasn’t planning on going there (Central Arkansas), but he was such a cool dude, I kept in communication with him. Tulane wins games.

I want to go win some damn games my last year in college.”

Hughes, who had a career-high 40 tackles in 2025 for a 4-8 team, is one of 18 players to choose Tulane out of the transfer portal under new coach Will Hall. He has no doubt the Green Wave, which led all Group of Five conference schools by finishing 18th in the final Associated Press poll released Tuesday, can maintain its success after becoming the first American Conference team to reach the league’s championship game four times in a row.

“I want a ring,” Hughes said. “I put five years into South Alabama and got a master’s degree out of it. I love that place, but now I’m at a program that is substantially better. It’s so much more professional and has so many more resources. I think I can come here and be the best player I can be.”

The full list of Tulane portal additions includes center Gavin Marks (Mercer); offensive tackles Riley Rushing (Division II Mars Hill) and Ryan Mickow (Boston College); tight ends Vance Bolyard (Duke) and Dawson Johnson (Old Dominion); quarterback Zeon Chriss (Houston); running backs Jaylin Lucas (Florida State), Johnnie Daniels (Mississippi State) and DJ Duggar (Oklahoma State); wide receiver Destyn Hill (LSU); defensive ends Reshad Sterling (Houston), Ed Smith (South Alabama) and Jordan Mcallister (New Hampshire); cornerbacks Anthony Rogers (Nicholls) and Macho Stevenson (Texas Tech); safety Kajuan Banks (South Florida); and kicker Jackson Courville (Ohio State).

The Wave lost 26 players through the portal, which closed Friday, including offensive linemen Shadre Hurst (Houston), Landry Cannon (Arkansas State), Ananias Harris and Jayce Mitchell (UL); tight ends Justyn Reid (Louisville) and Anthony Miller (Arizona State); quarterback Donovan Leary; running backs Javin Gordon (Tennessee),

ä See TULANE, page 3C

Balanced Pistons handle Pelicans without their star

BY LES EAST

Contributing writer

STAFF PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON

LSU guard Flau’Jae Johnson celebrates with guard Mikaylah Williams after a foul call against Texas in the first period on Jan. 11 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU women emerge on other side of rocky road

BY REED DARCEY

Staff writer

The toughest stretch of regularseason games the LSU women’s basketball team has encountered across the last five seasons has come and gone.

The No. 6 Tigers (17-2, 3-2 SEC) dropped the first two contests of

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that five-game gauntlet, which featured four matchups against top-15 teams. But they quickly corrected course to pick up

ä See LSU WOMEN, page 4C

The Detroit Pistons didn’t have All-Star point guard Cade Cunningham, and they didn’t need him.

Cunningham, who leads the Pistons (32-10) in scoring (25.7 points per game) and is second in the NBA in assists (9.8), did not play because of a left hip contusion, but the Eastern Conference leaders found a balanced offense without him to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-104 on Wednesday night in the Smoothie King Center.

Jalen Duren had 20 points and 15 rebounds; Daniss Jenkins scored 17; Duncan Robinson had 15; Ausar Thompson chipped in 12; and Tobias Harris scored 10 for Detroit, which never trailed.

Saddiq Bey scored 20 points; rookie Micah Peavy scored a season-high 17; Trey Murphy scored 17; Jeremiah Fears had 12; and Jordan Poole added 11 for the Pelicans (10-36), who start a threegame road trip when they visit Memphis at 7 p.m. Friday. These teams meet again March 26 in Detroit.

STAFF PHOTO By DAVID GRUNFELD

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson drives the lane against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, left, and center Jalen Duren during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday.

Zion Williamson played despite an illness that had his availability in question until 30 minutes before tipoff. He showed the effects, finishing with just four points and four rebounds in less than 15 minutes before going to the locker room for good less than four min-

utes into the third quarter.

Detroit extended its six-point halftime lead to 12 points midway through the quarter. Five Pelicans made one field goal each, and they climbed within 89-84 at the end of

ä See PELICANS, page 4C

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BASEBALL HALL OF FAME

Posey may be in line for 2027 induction AP baseball writer

Surging starters Andy Pettitte’s vote jumped from 27.9% to 48.5% this year, and Félix Hernández’s increased from 20.6% to 46.1%. That does not mean their chances of being inducted are that similar. Pettitte only has two more years on the ballot before exhausting the 10-year limit. Hernández, on the other hand, has only been on it twice and has plenty of time.

Lately, voters have been quite open to considering the top starting pitchers on the ballot. CC Sabathia was a first-ballot inductee last year, and now Pettitte and Hernández have had big jumps in approval.

And Hamels earned 23.8% support in his first time on the ballot.

A concern for Hamels is the fact that eventually, the likes of Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer — each of whom has three Cy Young Awards — will be on the ballot. It’ll be harder for other starters if they’re being compared directly to those three.

But Hernández might get in before that becomes an issue.

Top returner The highest vote-getter who didn’t reach 75% this year is Chase Utley, who moved from 39.8% to 59.1%. This was only his third time on the ballot.

“It looks like Utley got himself into a position where he might be elected as soon as next year, although a 16% gain is not easy,” Thibodaux said. “He’ll probably get close if he doesn’t actually get all the way.”

The Saints won’t raise seasonticket prices for the 2026 season, the team announced Wednesday.

The Saints notified ticket-holders that the price of their seats will remain unchanged next season, though they will have new payment options.

Rather than having them pay two lump sums, the team said it will now allow fans to split the cost into four invoice payments.

The team said the change was made after receiving feedback from season-ticket holders who indicated they wanted a chance to spread out the payments into smaller amounts.

The Saints are scheduled to have nine home games in 2026, barring the possibility that one of those contests could be held overseas — possibly in Paris.

Judge grants Duke’s bid to block Mensah’s transfer

BY NOAH TRISTER These days, Buster Posey’s focus is on trying to build a winner as president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants.

Eleven months from now, however, writers will be evaluating an earlier part of his career.

Posey is expected to be the top newcomer on the 2027 Posey Hall of Fame ballot. There are no first-ballot inductees this year after the results were announced on Tuesday night. Holdover candidates Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were the only ones voted in.

Beltrán and Jones were the top returning vote-getters from 2025, so it wasn’t a shock when they received the necessary 75% approval from members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

It helped that the newcomers to the ballot didn’t draw too much attention. Of that group, only Cole Hamels even cleared the 5% threshold to avoid being dropped from future votes.

Next year, Posey has a chance to make the Hall on his first try.

A seven-time All-Star who led the Giants to three World Series titles, the star catcher was the National League batting champion and MVP in 2012.

Catcher can be a tough position to predict when it comes to Hall voting, but Joe Mauer made it two years ago on his first opportunity.

“I remember doing like a poll before that ballot came out, just gauging what people thought would happen with Mauer, and the results were all over the place,” said Ryan Thibodaux, who runs an online ballot tracker before the announcement of each year’s results.

“Some people thought he’d get like 20% and some people thought he’d get elected. I think the sense with Posey, maybe because of Mauer a little bit, is that he could very well get in on the first ballot.”

Saints to keep prices for season tickets the same

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Bai Zhuoxuan of China 6-3, 6-1 in their secondround match at the Australian Open on Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia.

‘Insane’ atmosphere

Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open

By The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Another day, another record crowd.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.

The combined numbers for day and night sessions, 103,720 fans, set a full-day record for the third time in four days of the main draw at the season-opening major, which has become a festival of tennis.

Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka opened Day 4 with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Bai Zhuoxuan on Rod Laver Arena, and Gauff beat left-hander Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 at Margaret Court Arena.

Alcaraz fended off Yannick Hanfmann 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 in an afternoon encounter on the center court, and then reflected on his own performance and on his golf outing with Roger Federer.

“I didn’t see myself playing that good but then talking to my team, I realized that I played better than I thought,” he said of his tough outing against the freehitting Hanfmann.

“I’m still getting used to the conditions, getting used to playing better.”

Alcaraz, 22, is trying to win his first title at Melbourne Park to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.

Zverev, who lost last year’s final here to Jannik Sinner, had to wait through a half-hour rain delay and concern over a sore left ankle before beating Alexandre Muller 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

He was leading the fourth set 2-1 and serving at 15-0 when he had to halt the match and sit in a courtside chair for treatment.

“I took a painkiller. It was fine after that,” he said. “I was a bit scared because it was toward the Achilles tendon.

“I just wanted the (doctor) to check it out. After the medical timeout I was moving fine, playing fine.”

He was playing a night match on John Cain Arena, the third of Melbourne Park’s arenas with a retractable roof, where only ground pass tickets are needed for entry. So on a day with a massive crowd, it was still full late.

“The atmosphere is insane.

The crowd is wild,” he said. “I love playing here.”

Local hope Alex de Minaur beat Hamad Medjedovic 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena around the same time.

“I weathered the storm. He

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By DITA ALANGKARA

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating yannick Hanfmann of Germany 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 in their second-round match.

A judge granted Duke’s request for a temporary restraining order blocking quarterback Darian Mensah from enrolling to play football at another school until a court hearing set for early February.

The school filed a lawsuit Monday in Durham County Superior Court against the former Tulane quarterback seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next season. The complaint came three days after Mensah reversed his previously announced plan to return to the Blue Devils after leading them to the Atlantic Coast Conference title.

The order, formalizing a verbal ruling from Tuesday’s hearing, didn’t grant Duke’s additional request seeking to block Mensah from entering his name into the transfer portal entirely.

Bediako granted restraining order to return to Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 21/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated Wednesday by a judge who blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return to the 17th-ranked Tide.

Bediako had signed several NBA developmental contracts since going undrafted in 2023. He played two seasons (2021-23) at Alabama, averaging 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks a game, and helped the Crimson Tide make the NCAA Tournament twice.

The temporary order is valid for 10 days. A full hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

Ex-catcher Molina returns to Cardinals as assistant

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Coco Gauff of the U.S. falls during her second-round match against Olga Danilovic of Serbia. The third-seeded Gauff won 6-2, 6-2. was hitting the ball really big and deep,” said de Minaur, who is aiming to end a long drought for Aussie men at the home Grand Slam event.

“I’m super happy to battle my way through.”

He next faces No. 29 Frances Tiafoe, who beat Francisco Comesana 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Women’s draw Sabalenka won the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024 and was the runner-up a year ago against Madison Keys. She is after her fifth Grand Slam title and has two trophies at the U.S. Open.

She raced to a 5-0 lead but then needed seven set points to take the first set against the defensive-minded Bai, who used clever drop shots to help her stay in the match.

Sabalenka will next face Anastasia Potapova, who ousted former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu 7-6 (3), 6-2.

Teenagers Mirra Andreeva (No. 8), Victoria Mboko (17) and Iva Jovic (29) advanced to the third round.

The 12th-seeded Elina Svitolina defeated Linda Klimovicova

7-5, 6-1 a day after her husband, Gael Monfils, said goodbye at Melbourne Park in his retirement year.

Zeynep Sönmez of Turkey, who was highly praised during her first-round match Sunday for assisting an ill ballkid, advanced 6-2, 6-4 over Anna Bondar.

“I really appreciated there were many Turkish people, and I felt like I was at home,” she said.

“At first I couldn’t even hear my own thoughts. It was very, very loud.”

Men’s draw Former U.S. Open winner and 11th-seeded Daniil Medvedev beat Quentin Halys 6-7 (9), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, 13th-seeded Andrey Rublev beat Jaime Faria 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 and 19th-seeded Tommy Paul defeated Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

No. 10 Alexander Bublik, No. 25 Learner Tien and No. 26 Cameron Norrie progressed along with No. 14 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who won the first two sets but then had to struggle to beat big-serving American Reilly Opelka 6-3, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 4-6, 6-4.

ST. LOUIS — Yadier Molina is rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals as a special assistant to the front office, where the longtime catcher will provide his thoughts on the club’s catching program, game strategy and day-to-day operations.

The Cardinals announced Molina’s role working under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom on Wednesday.

The 43-year-old Molina anchored World Series championship teams in 2006 and 2011 while helping the Cardinals win the NL pennant on two other occasions.

The 10-time All-Star is the only player in baseball history to catch 2,000 or more games with one club, and his nine Gold Gloves are second only to Ivan Rodriguez and Johnny Bench for the most at his position.

Bellinger, Yankees agree to $162.5M, 5-year contract

Cody Bellinger became the last of the top free-agent hitters to reach a deal, agreeing Wednesday to stay with the New York Yankees for a $162.5 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Bellinger gets a $20 million signing bonus payable on April 1, $32.5 million in the first two seasons, $25.8 million in the next two and $25.9 million in 2030. He also has a full no-trade provision.

Bellinger has the right to opt out after the 2027 or 2028 seasons to become a free agent again, but if there is a work stoppage that leads to no games being played in 2027, the agreement specifies the opt outs will shift to after the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

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BY ERIC OLSON

AP college football writer

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Ole Miss linebacker Princewill Umanmielen looks for a South Carolina ball carrier during a game on Nov. 1 in Oxford, Miss.

Tigers address edge rusher with 4th Ole Miss transfer

BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

Ole Miss junior edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen has signed with LSU out of the transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Advocate on Wednesday.

Umanmielen had 51 quarterback pressures this past season, according to Pro Football Focus, and finished tied for third in the Southeastern Conference in sacks with nine. He led the Rebels in sacks and was an All-SEC third-team selection. Against Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals, Umanmielen had four quarterback pressures and a sack.

He transferred to Ole Miss this past season after beginning his career at Nebraska. In two seasons with the Cornhuskers, he had 35 tackles and 11/ 2 sacks.

Umanmielen’s path to LSU was anything but straightforward. Ole Miss announced Jan. 5 that Umanmielen would return to the Rebels, but 10 days later, On3 reported he intended to enter the transfer portal. That decision became official Wednesday when his name entered the portal.

Umanmielen immediately upgrades an LSU pass rush that struggled to generate pressure off the edge. He accumulated more than twice as many sacks as any

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What’s more, two of LSU’s wins were true road games — at Texas and Alabama — while only one of Indiana’s was — the Hoosiers’ first meeting with Oregon.

Indiana had a higher margin of victory in those games — 23.5 to LSU’s 15.4 — but the Tigers played a higher average ranking (5.6 to 6.2). What’s more, LSU’s final strength of schedule was No. 3 in 2019, while Indiana’s was No. 17 this season, according to ESPN. Points and margin of victory overall: LSU clearly had the better offense and Indiana definitely had the better defense. The Tigers scored 726 points, an average of 48.4 points per game, and allowed 21.9 ppg — a margin of plus-26.5. Indiana scored 666 points (41.6 per game) and allowed 11.7, a margin of 29.3.

Tiger last season, and his 51 pressures were 17 more than LSU’s leader senior Jack Pyburn.

The Tigers’ lack of production off the edge meant their only reliable path to pressuring quarterbacks was blitzing. The defense didn’t have many weaknesses, finishing fifth in the conference in points allowed per game. But its inability to bother quarterbacks with four pass rushers became a problem.

Regardless of production, LSU needed edge rushers after Pyburn and fifth-year seniors Patrick Payton and Jimari Butler ran out of eligibility. Pyburn led the room with 34 pressures. Payton had 27 pressures and Butler had 17.

The only major pieces of the LSU rotation set to return in 2026 are sophomore Gabriel Reliford and redshirt sophomore Dylan Carpenter. Reliford, a former fourstar recruit, appeared in just four games this year because of a torn rotator cuff. Filling his place was Carpenter, who played in 119 snaps across 10 games.

LSU now has added 41 players out of the portal this month. Umanmielen is the third edge rusher, following Tennessee transfer Jordan Ross and South Carolina edge rusher Jaylen Brown, whom the Tigers have brought in from the portal.

Ross is a former five-star recruit and the No. 22 player overall in the 2024 class, per the 247Sports composite. Brown played under new LSU defensive line coach Sterling Lucas when they were together at South Carolina and is a former four-star recruit.

Umanmielen is the fourth player from Ole Miss to join LSU out of the portal, joining wide receiver Winston Watkins, offensive lineman Devin Harper and linebacker TJ Dottery. All four are expected to be major contributors for Kiffin in his first year at LSU. Watkins had 26 catches for 373 yards this past season as a freshman. Dottery had 65 tackles as a starter this year, including nine against Miami in the CFP semifinals. Harper was a former LSU commitment and appeared in six games off the bench as a freshman. He’ll be a contender for a starting spot at left or right tackle.

Besides the Tigers’ edge rush additions in the portal, they’ve also signed five-star recruit Lamar Brown and four-star prospect Trenton Henderson from the high school ranks. Brown was the No. 2 overall player in the nation, and Henderson was a top-70 recruit.

Staff writer Wilson Alexander contributed to this report.

Game control: Again, this is close but significant. Amazingly, LSU did not trail in the fourth quarter of any of its 15 games, nor did any of the Tigers’ opponents possess the ball at the end of the game with the chance to take the lead. Indiana trailed twice in the fourth quarter: 13-10 at Iowa before tying it with a field goal with 9:47 left in a 20-13 victory; and 2420 at Penn State before a 7-yard Mendoza to Omar Cooper touchdown pass with 36 seconds left, one of the season’s most dramatic plays, to win 27-24.

Miami definitely possessed the ball with a chance to win Monday night. If Carson Beck had made the right read on a deep throw for Keelan Marion and/or put more air under his throw, this might not be a conversation at all. But safety Jamari Sharpe made the interception to seal the Indiana win with 44 seconds left.

Burrow vs. Mendoza: Mendoza had a great season and proved himself a tough competitor, but LSU quarterback Joe Burrow was better. He threw for an astound-

ing 5,671 yards, 60 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2019.

Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards (again, in one more game) with 41 TDs and six picks. Mendoza did rush more — 448 yards and seven touchdowns to Burrow’s 368 and five TDs. For what it’s worth, the LSU players and coaches also won more postseason awards: 10 player awards for Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Grant Delpit and five coach of the year awards for Ed Orgeron. Mendoza won five postseason awards and coach Curt Cignetti won four.

So LSU comes out ahead in the “Anything you can do I can do better” game. Of course, we now live in a world where Indiana has won a football championship since the Tigers won their last.

That’s fuel for Lane Kiffin’s fire heading into the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, let the debate continue.

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Alec Clark (Florida).

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Additionally, 16 scholarship seniors with no college eligibility left have been replaced by a 16-member December signing class plus two February late-signing period commitments: punter Brooks Moore from Adel (Georgia) Cook County High and running back Jake Randle from Newman.

Although this Tulane portal class is not rated nearly as high as the past two were under former coach Jon Sumrall, a huge factor is volume. Fellow American contenders South Florida (39), Memphis (37) and North Texas (44) brought in huge hauls after losing a much larger percentage of their roster after their coaching changes than the Wave, which retained key safeties Jack Tchienchou and Kevin Adams; linebackers Dickson Agu

About 200 FBS quarterbacks entered the transfer portal by last week’s deadline, but that doesn’t mean it’s a buyer’s market.

The top programs in the power conferences are paying a premium for players at the most important position on the field. Experienced starters commanded financial packages worth north of $3 million, according to media reports.

Among the 68 quarterbacks who were starters in 2025 at power-conference schools and Notre Dame, 24 are out of eligibility, 16 entered the portal and 28 indicated they would return to their teams.

On paper, that would leave 40 open starter’s jobs in the Power Four in 2026. In reality, many of those have been spoken for by starters moving from one school to another.

Here’s a rundown of the top quarterback transfers, based on 247Sports rankings:

DJ Lagway, Baylor

A change of scenery could do wonders for Lagway after two seasons at Florida, where he won his last four starts in 2024 but was 4-8 in 2025. Injuries hampered him and fans turned on him after he threw five interceptions in a loss to LSU and three in a loss to Kentucky. The 6-foot-3, 247-pound Lagway’s raw talent is unquestioned.

Dylan Raiola, Oregon Raiola was the highest-rated recruit in Nebraska history but was just 13-9 as the starter the last two years, and he took 54 sacks. His 2025 season ended with a broken leg against Southern California on Nov. 1. With Dante Moore returning to Oregon instead of entering the NFL draft, Raiola will be the backup before taking over in 2027.

Husan Longstreet, LSU

Longstreet will be a backup to Leavitt after appearing in four games as a freshman at Southern California. He was a fivestar prospect, the No. 1 player in Sam Leavitt, LSU California and the nation’s No. 3 Lane Kiffin was able to swoop quarterback when he came out of in, get Leavitt and fend off multi- high school in Corona, California. ple suitors to sign the top-ranked player in the portal. A foot injury Deuce Knight, Ole Miss limited Leavitt to seven games Knight, who appeared in two for Arizona State last season. In games at Auburn as a freshman, 2024, he led the Sun Devils to an jumped at the opportunity to re11-2 record, Big 12 championship turn to his home state when the and the College Football Playoff. NCAA denied Trinidad ChamHe threw for 4,513 yards and 34 bliss’ petition for a sixth season TDs with nine interceptions in 20 of eligibility. Chambliss is taking games at Arizona State. the NCAA to court but, regardless, the Rebels had to get a QB Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech when Chambliss’ backup, Austin At a reported $5 million, Sorsby Simmons, transferred to Misreceived the most lucrative fi- souri. nancial deal of the portal period to move from Cincinnati to his Byrum Brown, Auburn home state for his final season. In Brown followed coach Alex 35 career games at Indiana and Golesh from South Florida and Cincinnati, including 31 starts, will enter his fourth season runhe’s thrown for 7,208 yards and ning his head coach’s offense.

60 touchdowns, and rushed for Brown led FBS quarterbacks 1,295 yards and 22 TDs. with 42 total touchdowns and averaged 347.2 yards of offense Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma per game in 2025. Brown will be joined by six receivers who also State transferred from South Florida.

Mestemaker is following coach Eric Morris from North Texas to Rocco Becht, Penn State Oklahoma State after one of the Becht won 26 of 39 starts for most productive seasons in his- Iowa State and went with head tory for a freshman. He led the coach Matt Campbell and offennation with 4,379 yards passing sive coordinator Taylor Mouser and 34 touchdowns through the to Happy Valley for his final air and will have three years of season. He led the Cyclones to eligibility. Also following Morris the Big 12 title game in 2024 and to Stillwater is North Texas of- had a nation-leading streak of 22 fensive coordinator and quarter- games over two seasons with at least one touchdown pass. backs coach Sean Brophy.

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Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby throws the football during the first half against Utah on Nov. 1 in Salt Lake City.

and Chris Rodgers; and running back Jamauri McClure, among others.

Hughes, who canceled a visit to Southern Miss and chose not to set up one to Arkansas State after visiting Tulane, lauded the Wave’s winning culture. It helped that he and Hall were born in the same Mississippi hospital.

“Tulane just blew me away,” he said. “Just their facilities, their coaches and players. I’m going to have more fun playing at Tulane than any other school. The biggest thing is we’re going to win. That’s more important than anything.”

Tulane, which won the American Conference championship game before losing to Ole Miss in the first round of the College Football Playoff, received its fourth-high-

est post-bowl ranking in the history of the AP poll — trailing only 1998 (seventh), 2022 (ninth) and 1970 (17th).

Hughes has discarded the cumbersome knee brace that slowed him down in 2025, when he was coming off a torn ACL and meniscus. He said he had undergone six operations dating to high school for a variety of injuries, but he played in a career-best 10 games this past season.

“I’m finally healthy,” he said. “A lot of times those guys the first year after they return from a knee injury, they usually are slowed down and not as good. I’m quick and fast, and I’m also smart. I can learn the playbook in six months and be able to lead and teach others.”

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BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

The return of LSU basketball’s best player didn’t change its fate against No. 16 Florida.

In Dedan Thomas’ first game back from a lower left leg injury, the Tigers lost 79-61 on Tuesday at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida. The Gators, which lead the country in rebound margin, had 50 boards to LSU’s 30, including 17 more on the offensive glass.

While the Florida (14-5, 5-1 SEC) loss will sting for LSU (13-6, 1-5) as it falls deeper into a last-place hole in the Southeastern Conference, the Tigers were glad to see their 6-foot-1 point guard on the floor for the first time since Dec. 29.

Thomas came off the bench for the first time in his college career and had two points on 1-of-8 shooting, three assists and zero turnovers in 17 minutes.

Before the point guard was injured, he was averaging a teamhigh 16.2 points on 49.3% shooting, an SEC-high 7.1 assists and only 1.8 turnovers per game.

“Tough setting to bring him back after missing so much time,” LSU coach Matt McMahon said after the game. “He hadn’t had much practice time, but we need to get him back in the flow, and he felt good today at shoot-around. He’s disappointed he didn’t make some of those floaters in the lane.”

Thomas was comfortable moving with and without the ball. At no point did he seem to be favoring his lower leg. He moved with a bounce and was able to stop and start quickly.

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King and freshman Jalen Reece filling in as lead ball distributors.

“Obviously, you know the importance of (Thomas) to our team with his ability to make everyone around him better, his creativity in the open floor and off the ball screens,” McMahon said on the LSU sports radio network.

McMahon said Thomas was frustrated with his missed shots. He attempted mostly one-foot floaters around or in the paint against the physical Florida defense.

Those were the type of looks that he made more often earlier in the season.

While Thomas didn’t commit a turnover, he did have some near giveaways. He threw passes where he underestimated the proximity of defenders in the passing lanes. A couple of passes were deflected, such as when he was advancing the ball to the frontcourt and 6-foot-3 Florida guard Boogie Fland leaped to bat a pass back to Thomas.

LSU didn’t give Thomas as many minutes since he likely has to regain his conditioning. One thing that McMahon made clear is that the best version of his STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK team exists with Thomas on the LSU guard Dedan Thomas is fouled by Southern Miss guard Brewer Carruth on a layup attempt in the first half court as LSU looks to face No. 20 Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on on Dec. 29 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. the road.

“He’ll start getting more comably wasn’t his assists or his only Florida to trap him with a double Nwoko swung the ball to the right fortable after all the time missed,” made shot, which was a floater team after using a screen by Mike corner for Rashad King’s success- McMahon said. “He’s a huge part of what we’ve been able to do this in the middle of the paint over Nwoko. Thomas instantly passed it ful 3-pointer. two defenders. In the first half, to Nwoko at the free-throw line as Chances for easy offense like year, so we need to get him back his threat as a playmaker forced LSU had a 4-on-3 advantage, and that were not as common with and get him rolling here.”

Tulane can’t get over hump vs. Florida Atlantic

BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

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Pelicans guard Jordan Poole makes a pass against Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey during the first half of the game at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday.

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The Pistons pushed the lead to 11 points early in the fourth quarter before Peavy scored five points and Bey had four to help New Orleans get within 101-96.

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resume-building wins over No. 4 Texas and No. 16 Oklahoma, and they’re now back on track to achieve their annual goal of hosting NCAA Tournament games.

LSU is fifth in the NCAA’s NET rankings. It’s also either a No. 2 or No. 3 tournament seed in the latest versions of every major bracket projection. The top-four seeds host NCAA games.

Now, things should get easier.

The Tigers’ next three opponents — Texas A&M, Florida and Arkansas — are a combined 2-14 in SEC play. The Aggies, who will host LSU at 8 p.m. Thursday on the SEC Network, have lost their last two games by a combined 85 points.

LSU is a heavy favorite. Just don’t tell coach Kim Mulkey.

“Every game in my world is big,” she said Jan. 11 after the win over the Longhorns. “It is.

All of them. I respect every opponent. I take the same approach, in conference especially, of preparation. If we’re gonna get beat, they’re gonna have to make plays to beat us, and those two in the first two losses did.

But it wasn’t for lack of preparation.”

The losses were because of

for an 11-point lead with 2:58 remaining and wasn’t threatened again.

The Pistons made five of their first six shots, including three of four 3-pointers, to race to a 13-0 lead while the Pelicans were missing four shots and committing four turnovers.

New Orleans scored the next nine points, but Detroit rebuilt the lead to 12. Peavy made two

3-pointers and Karlo Matkovic and Murphy added one each to help the Pelicans creep within 34-30 at the end of the first quarter.

The Pistons started the second quarter with a 9-2 run to take an 11-point lead. They led by 11 a second time before eight Pelicans scored during a finishing push to close within 68-62 at halftime.

poor rebounding, shaky defense and careless ballhandling instead. No Mulkey-era LSU opponent has pulled more boards off the offensive glass than No. 11 Kentucky did on Jan. 1 (17).

Only five have forced the Tigers into more turnovers than No. 5 Vanderbilt did on Jan. 4 (22).

LSU has addressed those concerns. It let Georgia shoot only 31% from the field on Jan. 8, then corralled 19 offensive rebounds against Texas three days later. Oklahoma has the third-best scoring average among Division I teams, but it couldn’t string together nearly enough buckets against the Tigers on Sunday.

The Sooners converted only 37% of their shots.

The loss to Kentucky showed Mulkey that she had to reemphasize the importance of crashing the glass. The Wildcats grabbed 18 more boards than LSU. In the four games they’ve played since, the Tigers have pulled down an average of 11.3 rebounds more than their opponents.

“We’re just really emphasizing the heck out of it,” said Bob Starkey, the LSU associate head coach. “And I think what’s really changed is our guards have done a good job of picking up extra rebounds every game.”

Five LSU players grabbed at least five rebounds in the win over Oklahoma, and four of them

were guards. Flau’jae Johnson had 10, Mikaylah Williams and MiLaysia Fulwiley each had six, and Jada Richard had five.

The Tigers could use more production on the glass from their top two post players: 6-foot-5 sophomore Kate Koval and 6-2 senior Amiya Joyner. Through five league matchups, they’re grabbing a combined 11.4 boards per game — a lower average than the one Aneesah Morrow posted herself last season in SEC play (13.7).

The good news for LSU is that there’s time to clean up lingering issues. The Tigers won’t play a ranked team again until Feb. 1, when they’re scheduled to host a No. 23 Alabama team that’s dropped back-to-back games to Auburn and No. 17 Tennessee.

The second half of LSU’s home-and-home series with Texas tips off Feb. 5, and its annual showdown with No. 2 South Carolina is set for Feb. 14.

Because the Tigers won three of those challenging first five games, and because their schedule is now easing up, they’ll likely find themselves with a similarly rosy NCAA Tournament outlook when the next batch of tough battles rolls around.

“I know perfection is not there,” Starkey said, “but we still got work to do, and I think that’s a good thing.”

Trailing Florida Atlantic nearly all of the way, Tulane stayed within striking distance but could not make a play late to give itself a chance to steal a road win and sweep the American Conference leaders.

The Green Wave’s third loss in a row bore little resemblance to its two home defeats last week, but the result was the same as the Owls held on to win 79-74 on Wednesday night in Boca Raton, Florida.

Asher Woods stumbled to the floor on a drive and was tied up with 29.6 seconds left with the possession arrow favoring Florida Atlantic as he tried to cut into a 7672 deficit. The Wave finally made it a one-possession game on Tyler Ringgold’s putback with 14.4 seconds left, but the Devin Vanterpool sealed it with a pair of free throws two seconds later.

“It was a couple plays where we came down and had empty trips,” Tulane coach Ron Hunter said.

“Sometimes when it’s not your day, you’ve got to be a facilitator.

I know he thought he had the guy beat, but I think he wishes he had that over again.”

Florida Atlantic (14-6, 6-1 American) won its fifth straight since falling 69-66 to Tulane (12-7, 3-3) in New Orleans on Jan. 4. Aside from Woods’ turnover, a few other missed opportunities were costly.

Curtis Williams led Tulane with 27 points on 8-of-14 shooting, but he missed a turnaround shot that would have pulled the Wave within 66-63 under the five-minute mark.

Scotty Middleton was off target on an open 3-pointer off a pass from Rowan Brumbaugh that would have made the score 74-70 with 2:47 left.

“We competed today,” Hunter said. “It felt like a conference

championship game. The teams were exchanging blows.”

Tulane hit Florida Atlantic with a 10-0 run to go up 22-16 midway through the first half thanks to eight points from Williams.

The Owls responded with 11 straight points to take the lead for good and were ahead 43-32 at the break. Kanaan Carlyle and Vanterpool sank back-to-back 3s before Devin Williams fed a cutting Carlyle with a beautiful pass for a wide-open layup to make the score 25-22.

That was one of several instances when Florida Atlantic picked apart the Tulane defense early. The Owls shot 55.2% in the first half, pouring in 27 points during the final 10 minutes.

Vanterpool paced Florida Atlantic with 20 points, with Isaiah Elohim scoring 18. Big men Devin Williams (five) and Xander Pintelon (six) combined for 11 assists, both easily surpassing their career highs. After going 1 for 7 in New Orleans and missing his final six shots. Vanterpool connected on an off-balance prayer to get going, adding a pair of 3s and two dunks in the first half.

Williams scored 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting with three free throws before the break, but he did not get enough help. His teammates went 5 of 16, and after two baskets from Ringgold in the first two minutes, no one other than Brumbaugh made a field goal.

Brumbaugh finished with 14 points but was 4 of 15 from the floor. A banged-up Ringgold, whom Hunter said was a game-time decision to play, added 13 points.

Tulane faces a quick turnaround to a 6:30 p.m. Friday tip at Charlotte in a game the league moved up two days on Wednesday because of expected snow and ice over the weekend. Hunter said the Wave would fly into Charlotte from Florida around 1 a.m. Thursday morning.

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Tulane Green Wave head coach Ron Hunter calls to his team at the end of the second half of the Tulane vs. UAB basketball game.

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Pegula said he made up his mind quickly to fire coach McDermott after overtime loss

BY JOHN WAWROW AP sportswriter

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Country Day’s Rhys Diley defends against De La Salle’s Chase Barker during Tuesday night’s game. The Cajuns won 63-46 in a matchup between two teams likely to finish high in the Division III select power ratings.

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Led by Dyson, Country Day regains basketball conditioning after football detour to knock off top-ranked De La Salle

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE

Staff writer

Country Day senior Hermon Dyson needed some time to get used to playing basketball again, and Tuesday night showed he’s nearly there.

The 6-foot-4 forward spent the fall playing football for the first time since before he was in high school Late and his return to Tuesday the hardwood in November was more challenging than expected.

“It was hard playing football and then coming straight into basketball,” Dyson said. “So I had to work on my shot and come back into the gym.”

Country Day might finally be rounding back into basketball shape as Dyson scored a team-high 15 points for the Cajuns in their 63-46 victory over top-ranked De La Salle in a matchup between two teams likely to finish high in the Division III select power ratings.

Dyson muscled his way to the rim for some easy layups while helping Country Day (11-6) surge into the lead in the second quarter.

The lead reached double figures for good in the third quarter when 6-4 freshman Rhys Diley made a pair of 3-pointers on successive possessions for a 35-23 advantage.

Diley made three 3s and scored 14 points with seven rebounds.

Dyson was among four players absent from the basketball team when practices began in October. Others were 6-6 junior Kellen Brewer (nine points vs. De La Salle) along with 6-4 sophomore Curtis McAllister (13 points, six rebounds) and 6-4 junior Allen Dietz (six rebounds).

“Conditioning is a big factor because they came from football and it’s taken a little longer than we

De La Salle’s Chris Johnson shoots over Country Day’s Trey Knight. anticipated,” Country Day coach Mike McGuire said.

The win against De La Salle was the “first time we played for 32 minutes,” McGuire said. “We really played hard for 32 minutes.”

The Cajuns have had a season of ups and downs, Dyson said, as they tried to find their footing after last season’s state title run.

“If we play a few more games under our belts, I feel like we’ll be the team we were last year,” Dyson said.

Country Day returned four starters from last season, with point guard Brennan White as the other senior in the lineup.

Country Day overcame an early deficit and scored 21 points in the second quarter for a 29-20 lead before halftime.

Diley made the 3-pointer that

put Country Day ahead for good at 13-12, and Dyson followed with a layup off a feed from Brewer.

Brewer scored on a follow shot while getting fouled and made a free throw late in the half.

For De La Salle (13-4), junior Manny Young scored 15 points — all on 3-pointers, including one that banked in from half court to beat the halftime buzzer. De La Salle made only four 2-point baskets against the taller lineup from Country Day. “Country Day might be the class of our division,” De La Salle coach Chris Perrone said. “I thought they played with a purpose tonight. So, yeah, hopefully we learn something from it.”

Contact Christopher Dabe at cdabe@theadvocate.com

Compton’s 2nd-half goal lifts Brother Martin over Newman

“The boys responded (after LATE TUESDAY Crusaders able to take the red card), and I’m extremely of them,” Newman coach advantage of red card of changed their tactics, I think, proud Tooraj Badie said. “We just deviolation by Greenies and it was a hard nut to crack. I cided that we were going to stay

BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

Thomas Compton broke a 1-1 tie with a second-half goal as Brother Martin beat a short-handed Newman team 2-1 on Tuesday night at Newman.

Newman lost senior goalkeeper Henry Houghton to a red card early in the first half and was one player short the rest of the way.

The game remained tied until Compton’s goal with about 11 minutes remaining gave Brother Martin the victory.

Senior Archie Casbarian was Newman’s goalkeeper after Houghton’s exit and delivered four saves. With Newman a man down, Brother Martin broke through with five shots on goal in the second half after just two in the first half. “(Newman) is a very wellcoached team,” Brother Martin coach Matt Millet said. “They were organized. That red card early kind

was happy that we kept pushing, and we were rewarded with a really nice goal from Thomas.”

A Brother Martin shot on goal led to Compton scoring, as he delivered a rebound strike into the back of net after the ball bounced his way following a Casbarian save.

“I was sitting at the top of the box and just waiting for the ball to get to me,” Compton said. “It was the right place and right time. I had been on a scoring drought, so it felt good to get the game-winner.”

Brother Martin junior Hudson Cammarata scored the game’s first goal, which also occurred after a save. Newman tied the game right before halftime on Jake Eisenberg’s penalty kick.

Houghton was issued the red card after colliding with Brother Martin freshman Connor Ferreras after stepping out of the penalty box to prevent a potential goal.

Both players were shaken up on the play but were able to walk off the field.

organized (and) we weren’t going to commit players up front. I’m pretty fortunate to have two very good goalkeepers.”

Brother Martin (16-2-1) entered Tuesday’s match ranked No. 1 in the Division I power rankings.

Up next for the Crusaders is a matchup at Bonnabel on Thursday followed by Holy Cross and Jesuit at home next week to close out the regular season.

“I’m excited to see (the team) starting to really put things together,” Millet said. “We have a big last 10 days of the season going into the playoffs.

“We’ve put ourselves in a good spot for seeding, which is what you want. Holy Cross is a premier club in the state, as is Jesuit.”

Newman (9-3-2) is ranked No. 1 in the Division IV power ratings. The reigning state champion Greenies will be back at home against Country Day on Thursday.

Email Spencer Urquhart at surquhart@theadvocate.com.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula felt his team hit what he called “the proverbial playoff wall” in leading to his decision to fire coach Sean McDermott this week.

Speaking at a season-ending news conference Wednesday, Pegula said he made up his mind immediately after a 33-30 overtime loss at Denver in a divisional playoff on Saturday.

He based his decision in part on seeing how distraught many Pegula Bills players, including quarterback Josh Allen, appeared in the locker room in the aftermath of the loss.

“I saw the pain in Josh’s face at his (news conference). And I felt his pain,” Pegula said. “I know we can do better. And I know we will get better.”

Pegula then listed many of Buffalo’s more memorable playoff defeats over the nine seasons under McDermott.

“It was where does the leadership of the team on the field and in the locker room, where do we go from that moment — another playoff failure,” Pegula said.

“That’s why I decided Sean had to leave.”

Pegula spoke alongside general manager Brandon Beane, who was promoted in adding the title of president of football operations. And it’s now on Beane to lead Buffalo’s first coaching search since McDermott took over in 2017.

The coaching search process already has started, with the Bills set to interview several candidates including former Giants coach and former Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll; Commanders running backs coach Anthony Lynn, who finished the 2016 season as Buffalo’s interim coach; and Bills current offensive coordinator Joe Brady.

Pegula said Allen had no input in McDermott’s firing, but he added the quarterback will play a role in the coaching search.

Pegula credited McDermott for transforming a franchise that had endured a 17-season playoff drought into a perennial winner.

“We all remember the playoff drought before Sean got here,” Pegula said. “Sean has definitely left the Buffalo Bills in a better place than when he arrived in 2017. He gave his heart and soul

trying to win a championship.”

Ultimately, it was the lack of a Super Bowl appearance that wore on Pegula.

“It was one year after another.

I just couldn’t see us doing that with Sean,” he said. “It’s not an easy decision ... with that success.

But what is success? Is it being in the playoffs seven years in a row with no Super Bowl?”

Despite a 98-50 regular-season record and seven straight doubledigit-win seasons, McDermott was 8-8 in the playoffs. Buffalo’s last three postseason losses were decided by three points each.

Buffalo ended the playoff drought in 2017 and reached the playoffs in eight of nine seasons, but only advanced to the AFC title game twice, losing both times to Kansas City.

The Bills became the NFL’s first team to win a playoff round in six straight years but not reach the Super Bowl.

Pegula’s appearance was rare as he’s not taken questions from Bills reporters since at least 2019.

He said one major reason he’s taken a more behind-the-scenes role is because of dedicating time to his wife, Kim, who continues her lengthy recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest in June 2022.

Pegula otherwise backed Beane and disputed there being any sort of a rift that grew between the coach and GM. “Our roster is a direct reflection of the hard work that Brandon and our scouting staff has done through the years,” Pegula said, particularly noting it was Beane’s decision to draft Allen in 2018.

“One may complain over a deal, over a player, over a result. But the bottom line is, success over a long period of time means we’re doing something right.”

Beane said Allen is considering having a procedure to repair an injury to his right foot, but said it shouldn’t prevent the quarterback from practicing this spring.

Beane is conducting his first coaching search. He took over in Buffalo in May 2017, five months after McDermott was hired. The two were connected in having spent the previous six seasons in Carolina — McDermott as defensive coordinator and Beane in a front office role.

“Obviously, this is the start of a new chapter, but Sean’s a heck of a football coach, and we’ll always root for him and his family,” Beane said. “I bear guilt, blame, responsibility. There’s no fingerpointing.

“I understand there’s things I could have done better.”

Injury puts Texans RB Mixon’s future in doubt

BY KRISTIE RIEKEN AP sportswriter

HOUSTON — Joe Mixon’s status for next season remains uncertain after the Houston Texans running back missed all season with what general manager Nick Caserio on Wednesday called a “freak” foot injury.

“We haven’t seen Joe in a little bit, so I think at some point we’ll see him and then we’ll be able to evaluate kind of where he is and then based on information, we’ll see where his Mixon status is,” Caserio said.

The Texans provided few details on the 29-year-old Mixon’s recovery throughout the season after announcing in training camp that he suffered a foot injury away from the facility in the offseason.

Asked for details about his injury, Caserio gave a bit more information but still didn’t specify exactly what the injury was for Mixon.

“It wasn’t like he was riding a snowmobile or anything like that,” Caserio said. “It was more of a medical condition or situation that never … really didn’t improve maybe as much as everybody would have hoped. I’m not trying to evade the question,

that’s the reality of the situation.

He didn’t jump off a building. He wasn’t cliff diving or anything. He wasn’t doing anything irresponsible. It was just a freak thing.”

The Texans reached the divisional round of the playoffs for a third straight season, but their offense took a major hit with Mixon out all season. It came after he ran for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in his first season with the team in 2024. He has one year remaining on a three-year, $27 million contract extension he signed after joining the Texans after seven years with the Bengals.

Caserio said they weren’t sure of his status throughout the season but held out hope that he could return at some point.

“It was a very unique situation,” he said. “I don’t think anybody really had any clarity, honestly, from the start of the year until now. I’d say Joe worked very, very hard to try to get himself ready to play football, it just never manifested itself, came to fruition. So probably have an opportunity to kind of see where he is in the offseason relative to next year.”

With Mixon out this season, the Texans relied on rookie Woody Marks and Nick Chubb. Marks, a fourth-round pick, led the team with 703 yards rushing and Chubb added 506 yards.

The Texans struggled to run the ball in their loss to New England last week, managing just 48 yards rushing.

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Scheffler to make ’26 debut with higher stakes World’s top player taking part in The American Express

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Scottie Scheffler always keeps score. His most recent competition before starting the PGA Tour season was at home in Dallas when Si Woo Kim took some cash off the world’s No. 1 player, only to have to give most of it back from a separate game.

Scheffler has been competing without big consequences during his long offseason. Now the score counts for 156 players — the largest domestic field of regular PGA Tour stops this year — at The American Express when it starts Thursday over three courses.

The practice range at PGA West was unusually busy on Monday, and it only got more crowded the next two days. There is new equipment to try, but mainly it’s the final check on whatever tweaks or improvements have been made.

“I love playing this event to start,” Scheffler said. “You get a good gauge of where you’re at just based upon you’re not really playing in so many conditions, and you’ve got to be sharp around this place in order to make enough birdies to compete.”

ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO By FERNANDO LLANO

Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge on Dec. 7 in New Providence, Bahamas.

Scheffler is golf’s best player for a reason. Along with two majors among his six PGA Tour titles last year, he hasn’t finished out of the top 10 since March. And yet as much as he loves coming to the California desert, he hasn’t had a top 10 at The American Express since his first time in 2020.

The largest field in a year when the PGA Tour is shrinking is a product of players being spread out over PGA West (Nicklaus and Palmer tournament courses) and La Quinta Country Club.

It’s also the strongest field in more than two decades for this tournament, highlighted by Schef-

fler and including 13 of the top 30 in the world rankings.

Except for those who came over from the season-opening Sony Open last week, most players are looking to shake off a little rust.

They have been practicing, yes, but not competing.

“It’s more tournament rust,” former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark said.

He has spent the past two years starting his season at Kapalua for The Sentry, a winners-only field plus the top 50 from the FedEx Cup. It was a relaxing start to the year with wide fairways, gorgeous views and a small field. It was can-

celed this year over a water dispute that burned out the Plantation course in September.

“You prefer Kapalua because you’re playing the Tournament of Champions,” Clark said. “But I like starting here. You’re guaranteed three rounds, you have good weather, you kind of play in a dome, so you get to see where your game is at.”

Clark played in the Bahamas and the mixed-team event in Florida. Scheffler played only the Hero World Challenge the last three months of the season, spending more time in the gym to get healthy and to feel rested. Justin Rose can claim to have some form of competition — he made an albatross in the TGL match Tuesday night in Florida.

Ludvig Aberg has gone two months since playing Dubai in the European tour finale, working at home in Florida with a brief trip to Sweden.

“It is different,” he said of starting the year among desert palms instead of Hawaii palms. “This golf course is a better indication in terms of where you are and the progress you made in the offseason. Kapalua is a great place to start the year. But the golf course, the elevation, is more about getting it forward. Here you get direct feedback.”

He is a newcomer to this tournament, but not the area. Aberg said the Nicklaus Tournament

SCOREBOARD Odds NFL Sunday FAVORITE New England at SEATTLE

OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 5½ 4½ (42½)at DENVER 2½ 2½ (47) LA Rams

College basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at APP. STATE 9½ UL at YOUNGSTOWN ST. 6½ Green Bay at ELON 2½ Towson Wisconsin 5½ at PENN STATE Southern Miss 1½ at GEORGIA ST. South Florida 2½ at UAB at WILLIAM & MARY 1½ UNC Wilmington at HAMPTON 1½ Monmouth at NEW MEXICO STATE 5½ Missouri State at IDAHO 9½ Sacramento St. Florida International 2 at UTEP Portland State 1½ at E. WASH. at MONTANA STATE 5½ Idaho State UCSD 2½ at UC DAVIS North Dakota State 4½ at DENVER at CSU FULLERTON 3½ Long Beach State UC Irvine 8½ at UC RIVERSIDE at HAWAII 15½ CSU Bakersfield

NBA

FAVORITE Denver at ORLANDO Houston Golden State at MINNESOTA San Antonio at PORTLAND at LA CLIPPERS

LINE O/U 6 (231½) 6½ (229½) 2½ (222½) 3½ (230½) 9½ (238) 13½ (238½) 2½ (240½) 2 (223½)

UNDERDOG at WASH. Charlotte at PHILA. at DALLAS Chicago at UTAH Miami LA Lakers

NHL FAVORITE Dallas at MONTREAL at CAROLINA Vegas Ottawa Florida at EDMONTON at MINNESOTA

LINE -124 -135 -300 -137 -113 -115 -195 -163

UNDERDOG at COLUMBUS Buffalo Chicago at BOSTON at NASHVILLE at WINNIPEG Pittsburgh Detroit

LINE +104 +114 +240 +115 -106 -105 +162 +137

Pro football NFL playoff glance Wild-card round

Saturday, Jan. 10 L.A. Rams 34, Carolina 31 Chicago 31, Green Bay 27 Sunday, Jan. 11 Buffalo 27, Jacksonville 24 San Francisco 23, Philadelphia 19 New England 16, L.A. Chargers 3 Monday, Jan. 12 Houston 30, Pittsburgh 6

Percentages: FG .412, FT .519.

3-Point Goals: 9-27, .333 (Klavzar 5-9, I.Brown 2-2, Lee 1-4, Haugh 1-6, Ingram 0-1, Fland 0-2, Condon 0-3).

Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: 1.

Blocked Shots: 1 (Haugh).

Turnovers: 9 (Lee 3, Fland 2, I.Brown 2, Chinyelu, Handlogten).

Steals: 9 (Haugh 3, Fland 2, Lee 2, Chinyelu, Handlogten).

Technical Fouls: None.

LSU 26 35 — 61 Florida 38 41 — 79 A — 10,593 (10,133).

Wednesday’s game

Florida Atlantic 79, Tulane 74

Thursday’s game Friday’s games

No games scheduled

Men’s national scores EAST

American 70, Colgate 66 Army 87, Bucknell 84, OT Boston College 65, Pittsburgh 62 Boston University 77, Lafayette 73, OT La Salle 67, Dayton 64 Navy 85, Holy Cross 68 Villanova 66, Georgetown 51

SOUTH

Davidson 68, Fordham 63 East Tennessee State 67, Chattanooga 66 Kentucky 85, Texas 80 Longwood 91, Gardner-Webb 56 Mercer 88, Western Carolina 76 North Carolina 91, Notre Dame 69 Presbyterian 87, Charleston Southern 83 Queens 87, North Alabama 62 Rhode Island 69, Richmond 68 The Citadel 77, Furman 75, OT Troy 83, Old Dominion 77, 2OT UNC Asheville 83, USC Upstate 69 UNC Greensboro 85, VMI 78 Winthrop 76, Radford 75 Wofford 88, Samford 78

MIDWEST

Bradley 75, Indiana State 68 Cleveland State 85, Wright State 79 Creighton 94, Xavier 93 Drake 101, Murray State 90 IU Indianapolis 103, Oakland 85 Illinois 89, Maryland 70 Purdue Fort Wayne 83, Detroit Mercy 76 Wichita State 77, East Carolina 60

State women

Tuesday’s game

No games scheduled

Wednesday’s game

UL 69, Coastal Carolina 66

Thursday’s games

Saturday, Jan. 17 Denver 33, Buffalo 30, OT Seattle 41, San Francisco 6 Sunday, Jan. 18 New England 28, Houston 16 L.A. Rams 20, Chicago 17, OT Sunday

No games scheduled

Conference championships AFC

New England at Denver, 2 p.m. (CBS/Paramount+)

NFC

L.A. Rams at Seattle, 5:30 p.m. (FOX)

Super Bowl LIX Sunday, Feb. 8

At Santa Clara.

Conference Championships winners, 5:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)

College basketball State men Florida 79, LSU 61

No. 16 Florida 79, LSU 61 Late Tuesday

FG FT Reb LSU Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Nwoko 23 7-10 3-5 3-6 1 5 17 Sutton 37 4-14 2-2 1-7 1 4 10 Tamba 18 0-2 4-6 0-2 2 2 4 King 30 3-5 0-0 0-2 1 1 8 Mackinnon 30 4-6 1-2 0-1 1 2 10 Miller 26 4-7 0-0 2-3 0 2 8 Thomas 17 1-8 0-0 0-2 3 0 2 Reece 13 1-3 0-0 0-3 3 1 2 Mosley 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 Carter 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Totals 200 24-56 10-15 6-26 12 18 61 Percentages: FG .429, FT .667.

3-Point Goals: 3-11, .273 (King 2-3, Mackinnon 1-1, Thomas 0-1, Sutton 0-6).

Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None.

Blocked Shots: 2 (Mackinnon, Miller).

Turnovers: 11 (Mackinnon 4, Nwoko 3, Miller 2, Reece 2).

Steals: 7 (King 2, Miller 2, Nwoko, Reece, Tamba).

Technical Fouls: None.

FG

Friday’s games

Women’s national scores EAST

American 44, Colgate 41 Army 64, Bucknell 44 Boston University 66, Lafayette 55 Dayton 75, Duquesne 58 George Mason 57, St. Bonaventure 48 Lehigh 67, Loyola (MD) 61, OT Navy 72, Holy Cross 58 Rhode Island 60, Davidson 53 Robert Morris 55, Youngstown State 40 Saint Louis 67, Fordham 57, OT West Virginia 53, Arizona State 43

SOUTH

Tuesday’s game

FT

Reb

FLORIDA Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Haugh 35 2-11 2-4 1-3 1 1 7 Condon 31 3-9 4-8 1-4 3 1 10 5-10 11-21 0 2 15 Chinyelu 23 5-8 Fland 32 4-11 2-2 0-1 4 3 10 Lee 21 3-7 0-0 0-1 3 0 7 Klavzar 24 6-11 1-3 0-3 2 2 18 Handlgtn 15 2-5 0-0 5-8 1 3 4 I.Brown 14 3-4 0-0 4-5 1 2 8 Ingram 2 0-2 0-0 0-2 0 0 0 Lloyd 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Kovatchev 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Totals 200 28-68 14-27 22-48 15 14 79

High Point 74, Winthrop 60 Presbyterian 50, Gardner-Webb 46 Radford 78, Longwood 63 UNC Asheville 57, USC Upstate 56 VCU 63, George Washington 60

MIDWEST

Ball State 78, UMass 60 Butler 73, DePaul 67 Central Michigan 74, Akron 53 IUPUI 75, Northern Kentucky 70 Loyola Chicago 64, La Salle 60 Miami (OH) 76, Buffalo 52 Northern Illinois 64, Western Michigan 56 Ohio 82, Bowling Green 57 Purdue Fort Wayne 80, Cleveland State 70 Wisconsin 63, Nebraska 60

SOUTHWEST

Arkansas State 84, Old Dominion 55 Central Arkansas 87, West Georgia 66

Pro basketball NBA conference glance EASTERN CONFERENCE Detroit Boston New York Toronto Cleveland Philadelphia Orlando Miami Chicago Atlanta Milwaukee Charlotte Brooklyn Washington Indiana

W 32 27 26 26 25 23 23 23 21 20 18 16 12 10 10

L 10 16 18 19 20 19 19 21 22 25 24 28 30 32 35

Oklahoma City San Antonio Denver Houston L.A. Lakers Phoenix Minnesota Golden State Portland L.A. Clippers Memphis Dallas Utah Sacramento New Orleans

Tuesday’s games

UL at Appalachian State, 11 a.m.

Mississippi Valley at Southern, 6 p.m.

McNeese at Southeastern, 6 p.m.

Northwestern St. at Stephen F. Austin, 6 p.m.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Grambling, 6:30 p.m.

Louisiana Tech at Missouri State, 6:30 p.m.

UNO at Nicholls, 6:30 p.m.

James Madison at UL-Monroe, 6:30 p.m.

LSU at Texas A&M, 8 p.m.

Divisional round

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Pct GB .762 — .628 5½ .591 7 .578 7½ .556 8½ .548 9 .548 9 .523 10 .488 11½ .444 13½ .429 13 .364 17 .286 20 .238 22 .222 23½

W 36 30 29 26 26 27 27 25 22 19 18 18 15 12 10

L 8 14 15 15 16 17 17 20 22 24 23 26 29 32 36

Pct GB .818 — .682 6 .659 7 .634 8½ .619 9 .614 9 .614 9 .556 11½ .500 14 .442 16½ .439 16½ .409 18 .341 21 .273 24 .217 27

Phoenix 116, Philadelphia 110 Chicago 138, L.A. Clippers 110 Houston 111, San Antonio 106 Utah 127, Minnesota 122 Miami 130, Sacramento 117 Toronto 145, Golden State 127 L.A. Lakers 115, Denver 107

Wednesday’s games

Cleveland 94, Charlotte 87 New York 120, Brooklyn 66 Boston 119, Indiana 104 Detroit 112, New Orleans 104 Atlanta at Memphis, n Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, n Toronto at Sacramento, n.

Thursday’s games

Charlotte at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Denver at Washington, 6 p.m.

Houston at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Golden State at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Utah, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 9 p.m.

Miami at Portland, 9 p.m.

NHL glance EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 48 31 13 4 66 170 Detroit 51 31 16 4 66 159 Montreal 50 28 15 7 63 172 Buffalo 49 27 17 5 59 163 Boston 50 28 20 2 58 166 Toronto 50 24 17 9 57 166 Florida 48 25 20 3 53 146 Ottawa 49 23 19 7 53 163 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Carolina 50 31 15 4 66 173 N.Y. Islanders 49 27 17 5 59 145 Pittsburgh 48 23 14 11 57 156 Philadelphia 48 23 17 8 54 143 Washington 50 24 20 6 54 159 New Jersey 50 26 22 2 54 131 Columbus 49 22 20 7 51 149 N.Y. Rangers 51 21 24 6 48 138

WESTERN CONFERENCE

GA 121 154 167 153 156 166 160 164 GA 145 137 147 150 148 151 164 159

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 47 34 5 8 76 190 112 Dallas 50 28 13 9 65 169 141 Minnesota 51 28 14 9 65 164 147 Utah 49 25 20 4 54 153 135 Nashville 49 23 22 4 50 141 166 Chicago 49 20 22 7 47 135 154 Winnipeg 49 20 23 6 46 147 151 St. Louis 50 19 23 8 46 121 171 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 48 24 12 12 60 161 147 Edmonton 51 25 18 8 58 171 160 Anaheim 49 25 21 3 53 163 175 San Jose 49 25 21 3 53 153 173 Los Angeles 49 20 16 13 53 129 139 Seattle 48 21 18 9 51 133 147 Calgary 49 21 23 5 47 127 145 Vancouver 49 16 28 5 37 129 180 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Tuesday’s games

Tampa Bay 4, San Jose 1 Ottawa 4, Columbus 1 Montreal 4, Minnesota 3 Dallas 6, Boston 2 Winnipeg 3, St. Louis 1 Buffalo 5, Nashville 3 New Jersey 2, Edmonton 1 Los Angeles 4, N.Y. Rangers 3

Wednesday’s games

Detroit 2, Toronto 1, OT Anaheim at Colorado, n Philadelphia at Utah, n N.Y. Islanders at Seattle, n Pittsburgh at Calgary, n Washington at Vancouver, n

Thursday’s games

Buffalo at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Vegas at Boston, 6 p.m.

Florida at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Tennis Australian Open At Melbourne Park; Melbourne, Australia Surface: Hardcourt outdoor

Men’s singles Second round

FAIR GROUNDS Thursday’s entries Post time: 12:45 p.m.

Francisco Cerundolo (18), Argentina, def.

Damir Dzumhur, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.

Tommy Paul (19), United States, def. Thiago Agustin Tirante, Argentina, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

Fabian Marozsan, Hungary, def. Kamil Majchrzak, Poland, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (5).

Andrey Rublev (13), Russia, def. Jaime Faria, Portugal, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.

Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Argentina, def.

Arthur Fery, Britain, 7-6 (4), 6-1, 6-3.

Daniil Medvedev (11), Russia, def. Quentin Halys, France, 6-7 (9), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

Carlos Alcaraz (1), Spain, def. Yannick Hanfmann, Germany, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (14), Spain, def.

Reilly Opelka, United States, 6-3, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 4-6, 6-4.

Corentin Moutet (32), France, def. Michael Zheng, United States, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3, 2-0, ret.

Learner Tien (25), United States, def. Alexander Shevchenko, Russia, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-0.

Nuno Borges, Portugal, def. Jordan Thompson, Australia, 6-7 (9), 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

Alexander Bublik (10), Kazakhstan, def. Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, 7-5, 6-4, 7-5.

Cameron Norrie (26), Britain, def. Emilio Nava, United States, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (5).

Alex de Minaur (6), Australia, def. Hamad Medjedovic, Serbia, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-2, 6-1.

Alexander Zverev (3), Germany, def. Alexandre Muller, France, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Frances Tiafoe (29), United States, def. Francisco Comesana, Argentina, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Women’s singles

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course looked familiar when he saw it, perhaps from playing a casual round when Texas Tech was in town to play a college tournament elsewhere. Courses don’t often stand out in this oasis — manicured green grass, white sand, brown desert and dormant grass outside the ropes, blue water from all the various hazards — and great weather.

Sepp Straka is the defending champion — this is the 50-year anniversary of Johnny Miller being the last back-to-back winner of this tournament.

It was the start of a great year for Straka, who went on to win a signature event and play in his second Ryder Cup (both European victories). Aberg went the other direction, winning a signature event at Torrey Pines and then not getting another great result until beating Patrick Cantlay in a pivotal singles match at the Ryder Cup. “Last year was interesting,” he said. “Somewhere between Torrey and Augusta I started swinging it not very good. There were some technical tendencies I’ve been working on and tired to figure out.

I’ve always just done it and then it happens, whereas now I feel like I have a lot more knowledge and understanding. So 2025 was great for that.

“But I’m excited to feel the adrenaline and the juices,” he said, “and this is best place to do that.”

Second round Elina Svitolina (12), Ukraine, def. Linda Klimovicova, Poland, 7-5, 6-1.

Zeynep Sonmez, Turkiye, def. Anna Bondar, Hungary, 6-2, 6-4.

Aryna Sabalenka (1), Belarus, def. Zhuoxuan Bai, China, 6-3, 6-1.

Diana Shnaider (23), Russia, def. Talia Gibson, Australia, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, def. Elsa Jacquemot, France, 6-1, 6-2.

Hailey Baptiste, United States, def. Storm Hunter, Australia, 6-2, 6-1.

Victoria Mboko (17), Canada, def. Caty McNally, United States, 6-4, 6-3.

Clara Tauson (14), Denmark, def. Polina Kudermetova, Russia, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5.

Anastasia Potapova, Russia, def. Emma Raducanu (28), Britain, 7-6 (3), 6-2.

Coco Gauff (3), United States, def. Olga Danilovic, Serbia, 6-2, 6-2.

Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Romania, def. Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, 6-4, 6-4.

Mirra Andreeva (8), Russia, def. Maria Sakkari, Greece, 6-0, 6-4.

Magda Linette, Poland, def. Ann Li, United States, 6-3, 6-3.

Karolina Muchova (19), Czechia, def. Alycia Parks, United States, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Jasmine Paolini (7), Italy, def. Magdalena Frech, Poland, 6-2, 6-3.

Iva Jovic (29), United States, def. Priscilla Hon, Australia, 6-1, 6-2.

Transactions FOOTBALL

NFL CHICAGO BEARS — Signed TE Qadir Ismail to a reserve/futures contract.

DENVER BRONCOS — Designated C Luke Wattenberg to return from injured reserve.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Designated DT Joshua Farmer to return from injured reserve.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed TE Jaheim Bell to a reserve/futures contract.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed OL Zachary Thomas to a reserve/futures contract.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Designated RB George Holani to return from injured reserve.

BASEBALL

Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired C Nate Baez from Minnesota in exchange for INF Tristan Gray. Agreed to terms with LHP Ranger Suárez on a five-year contract.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Designated 3B Vidal Bruján for assignment.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with Cs Juan Caricote, Jose Gori, Samuel Orllana, Ayberson Ortega and Isay Veras, INFs Sebastian Casanova, Yariel Cordero, Frelian Flores, Alex Linares, Eiker Lother, Gabriel Porras and Ruben Sanchez, OFs Deret Gonzalez, Michael Mesa, Luis Nunez and Aneudi Severino, RHPs Sahir De La Cruz, Abrahan Diaz, Fayon Dumorne, Evington Gascon, Yoenis Morales, Adrian Moreta, Manuel Parra, Franiel Severino and Alieski Torres and LHPs Elian Guzman and Celwin Hurkmans as international free agents.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with RF Kyle Tucker on a contract. Designated CF Michael Siani for assignment.

NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with RHP Luis García on a one-year contract.

Designated INF Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment.

HOCKEY

NHL BOSTON BRUINS — Assigned D Billy Sweezey to Providence (AHL).

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled Ds Taylor Makar and Jack Ahcan from Colorado (AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Claimed D Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers from Boston.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Reinstated C Teddy Blueger from injured reserve.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reinstated RW Tom Wilson from injured reserve.

FIRST RACE — $14,000, CLAIMING $5,000, 4 YO’S & UP SIX FURLONGS 1. Josan (H Rea) 10-1 2. Tap the Tequila (I Castillo) 6-1 3. Half Way There (B Curtis124 2-1 4. Mr. Ronnie (J Graham) 3-1 5. Shawn’s Solving (E Murray) 9-2 6. Gatsby’s Fortune (D Magnon) 10-1 7. Crigler (M Pedroza, Jr.) 5-1 SECOND RACE — $19,000, CLAIMING $15,000, 4 YO’S & UP, F & M (FILLIES AND MARES) SIX FURLONGS 1. Tough Love Torres (P Lopez) 5-2 2. Yuma’s Shadow (H Hernandez) 6-1 3. Country Belle (M Pedroza, Jr.) 6-1 4. Aztec Empress (C McMahon) 4-1 5. Madame Markievicz (C Hernandez) 5-1 6. Tartaria (J Ortiz) 2-1 THIRD RACE — $15,000, CLAIMING $5,000, 4 YO’S & UP, F & M (FILLIES AND MARES) 5.5 FURLONGS 1. Zoom Erin (H Hernandez) 4-1 2. Dixie Morning (C McMahon) 8-1 3. Margoinabubblebath (Concepcion) 5-2 4. In Your Life (I Castillo) 8-1 5. Cairo Charm (J Ortiz) 7-2 6. Diamonds Joy (M Murrill) 4-1 7. Day for the Gray (P Lopez) 6-1 FOURTH RACE — $19,000, SOC $10,000$5,000, 4 YO’S & UP 1 1/16 MILES 1. Red Road (B Curtis) 9-2 2. Even the Wind (M Pedroza, Jr.) 15-1 3. Fortuity (I Castillo) 15-1 4. Twoko Bay (E Murray) 10-1 5. Rock N Roll Bolt (C McMahon) 6-1 6. Boitano (A Concepcion) 8-5 7. Brit’s Wit (J Ortiz) 5-1 8. Mister Muldoon (J Graham) 10-1 9. Prowling Tiger (P Lopez) 12-1 FIFTH RACE — $55,000, ALLOWANCE, 4 YO’S & UP 1 1/16 MILES 1. Original Sin (B Curtis) 9-2 2. Contribution (A Concepcion) 5-2 3. Tre Italiani (J Loveberry) 2-1 4. Shepherd (B Hernandez, Jr.) 6-1 5. Crisis Manager (J Ortiz) 4-1 6. Face the Future (D Cannon) 6-1 SIXTH RACE — $55,000, AOC $125,000, 3 YO ONE MILE 1. Sav’n Money (J Loveberry) 6-1 2. Beekman Street (M Murrill) 3-1 3. Remember Mamba (J Ortiz) 5-2 4. French Knight (B Hernandez, Jr.) 8-1 5. Casa Cielo (J Graham) 4-1 6. McCready (M Pedroza, Jr.) 9-2 7. Toogoodtosell (R Hernandez) 10-1 SEVENTH RACE — $54,000, MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT, 3 YO, F (FILLIES) 1 1/16 MILES 1. Macy’s Mischief (D Cannon) 6-1 2. Twinklee (P Lopez) 8-1 3. Pure Joy (J Ortiz) 5-2 4. Lady Law (A Concepcion) 7-2 5. A. P.’s Girl (B Curtis) 6-1 6. Londinium (J Loveberry) 12-1 7. Eye Catcher (M Pedroza, Jr.) 9-2 8. Outro (B Hernandez, Jr.) 8-1 EIGHTH RACE — $55,000, ALLOWANCE, 4 YO’S & UP, F & M (FILLIES AND MARES) ONE MILE 1. Miss Lonelle (D Magnon) 15-1 2. Differently (M Murrill) 20-1 3. Competitive Threat (Hernandez) 6-1 4. September Magic (J Ortiz) 6-1 5. Exclusive Star (B Curtis) 3-1 6. Get Back Loretta (J Loveberry) 12-1 7. Sweet Molly B (J Graham) 20-1 8. Mambo Queen (B Hernandez, Jr.) 8-1 9. Miskellieanne (P Lopez) 8-1 10. Ontario (M Pedroza, Jr.) 4-1 11. Lady Iva (A Concepcion) 8-1 12. Low Key (J Ortiz) 9-2 NINTH RACE — $15,000, CLAIMING $5,000, 4 YO’S & UP ONE MILE 1. Flashy Premo (J Mudd) 20-1 2. Tonteria (P Lopez) 8-1 3. Joey’s Lightening (D Magnon) 8-1 4. Spinning Aces (E Murray) 8-1 5. Creekside (M Murrill) 9-2 6. Island Cabana (H Hernandez) 3-1 7. You Good (M Pedroza, Jr.) 8-1 8. Syvestar (I Castillo) 4-1 9. Unified Report (B Curtis) 6-1

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Salisbury steak is a comfort classic for the cold

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Steamed Broccoli with Grated Parmesan

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It’s the time of year for a warm, comforting meal, and one classic favorite came to mind, Salisbury Steak.

This dish features seasoned ground beef shaped like a steak and smothered in a rich mushroom sauce. It was named after Dr. James Henry Salisbury, a Civil War physician who served it to soldiers as a hearty, nourishing meal.

Salisbury steak remains a family favorite today.

To round out the dinner, I made a simple potato and green bean side dish. I was happy to find small, prewashed potatoes ready to use, and for a time-saving shortcut, I added frozen cut green beans.

They stayed crisp and paired perfectly with the tender potatoes. It’s a quick, satisfying complement to the beef.

HELPFUL HINTS: n Fresh green beans can be used instead of frozen n If small potatoes aren’t available, cut large red or yellow potatoes into 2-inch pieces. n Look for unsalted beef broth such as Swanson or College Inn.

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Salisbury Steak with Potatoes and Green Beans Yields 2 servings. Recipe is by Linda Gassenheimer. ¾ pound small/baby potatoes, about 2 cups 2 tablespoons water 4 cups frozen cut green beans ¾ pound 95% lean ground beef 1 egg 1 tablespoon ketchup Olive oil spray 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided use 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup unsalted beef stock 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 4 ounces sliced mushrooms (about 12⁄3 cups) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional garnish) 1. Place potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with the 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes.

2. Add green beans to the bowl, cover again and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Potatoes should be soft. Add another minute, if needed. Remove and set aside covered.

3. While potatoes are in the microwave, mix beef, egg and ketchup together and be sure to combine all ingredients.

4. Shape beef into two patties about ¾-inch thick. Heat a medium-size skillet over mediumhigh heat and spray with olive oil spray. Add the meat patties and cook 3 minutes. Using 2 large spatulas carefully turn the patties over and cook another 3 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 150 F for medium.

Remove them to a plate.

5. Add 1 tablespoon oil and flour to the skillet and mix well.

Add beef stock, Worcestershire and mushrooms. Stir all together and simmer until thick, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve the patties on two dinner plates and spoon sauce on top. Sprinkle chives, if using, over the meat.

7. Toss the potatoes and beans with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and divide in half. Serve on the plates with the meat.

NUTRITION INFO PER SERVING: 618 calories (37 percent from fat), 25.2 g fat (6.4 g saturated, 11.1 g monounsaturated), 201 mg cholesterol, 49.7 g protein, 50.5 g carbohydrates, 9.1 g fiber, 280 mg sodium.

Liz Williams TIP OF THE TONGUE

It’s about time for parade parties for those of us who live on or near a parade route. And considering how many parades there are all over the metro area, that’s a lot of potential parties.

Party-throwers have to maintain the city’s high standards for delicious food, but you want it to be easy to prepare and served at the right temperature for guests.

At most of these events, not everyone leaves for the parade at the same time. And people return to the party to graze whenever they are so inclined.

So that means that you need to keep things warm with crockpots and serve food that is tasty even at room temperature. But you want all of this to be manageable, because you want to have fun too.

I have selected recipes that are easy to make and sit out well. And there is the added benefit of being able to make some food ahead of time, especially the kind of food that tastes even better the next day.

One dish that can anchor the table is Beef Bourguignon. My recipe is not the traditional French version where everything is cooked separately, so it

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Hosting a Mardi Gras parade social?

Here are some make-ahead recipes to try.

Puff Pastry Breadsticks

Steamed Broccoli with Grated Parmesan

Makes about 2 dozen breadsticks.

Serves 6.

Preheat oven to the temperature suggested on your puff pastry package 1 package frozen puff pastry Flour for dusting 1 stick butter, melted 3 tablespoon sesame seeds 1. Allow the puff pastry to thaw according to package directions. Remove 1 square of dough from the package and place on a flat, dusted surface. Dust the rolling pin and roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 15 by 10 inches.

Place the long side of the rectangle parallel with the edge of the counter where you are standing. With a pastry cutter or a pizza cutter, cut the pastry into about 12 strips that are 10 inches long.

2. Twist the ends of the strips in opposite directions so that you create a twisted stick. Place it on a

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Puff Pastry Breadsticks

cookie sheet covered with a piece of parchment paper.

Continue twisting each of the sticks and placing them on the paper. They can be crowded on the cookie sheet, but shouldn’t touch.

Pain them with the butter and sprinkle them with the sesame seeds. Cook until they are golden, about 10 minutes. Repeat with the second square of pastry.

Allow them to cool on the cookie sheet and serve from a large glass or celery vase.

6 cups of cleaned broccoli, cut into florets ½ cup olive oil 6 cloves of garlic, chopped fine ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste ¾ cups grated Parmesan 1. Steam the broccoli in a steamer over boiling water.

Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.

2. While the broccoli is steaming, heat the olive oil.

Add the garlic and allow to cook for 1 minute. Remove it from the heat.

3. Place the steamed broccoli in a large bowl.

Add the olive oil and garlic. Toss. Add the lemon juice and toss. Taste a small piece of broccoli and add salt and freshly ground pepper. Add the Parmesan and toss again. Serve.

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Italian bean soup is a quick, hearty vegetarian meal Italian Bean Soup

BY LINDA GASSENHEIMER Tribune News Service (TNS)

Enjoy a little taste of Italy to warm up a chilly January evening.

This hearty soup comes together in just 15 minutes in a single saucepan. I added orecchiette. These are small, concave, disk-shaped pasta that beautifully capture the rich flavors of the broth.

The result is a comforting, satisfying vegetarian dinner.

HELPFUL HINTS: n For quick preparation, buy diced fresh onion, carrot and celery in the produce section of the market. n Any type of short cut pasta such as penne can be used instead of orecchiette. n Northern white beans can be used instead of cannellini beans.

Yields 2 servings. Recipe is by Linda Gassenheimer.

Italian Bean Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup diced onion ½ cup diced carrots ½ cup diced celery 2 large crushed garlic cloves 1½ cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth 2 cups rinsed and drained cannellini beans 1 cup canned reduced-sodium plum tomatoes Salt and pepper ¾ cup orecchiette pasta TNS PHOTO By LINDA GASSENHEIMER 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic.

Saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes, stirring often.

2. Add broth, beans and tomatoes. Break up tomatoes with the edge of a spoon. Bring to a simmer, lower heat to medium and cover pan with a lid. Simmer 5 minutes.

3. While soup cooks, bring a large pot ¾ full of water to a boil and add the pasta. Boil 8 minutes

or according to package instructions. Drain.

4. When soup is ready, add the pasta and simmer 3 minutes. Ladle warm soup into two soup bowls.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine ingredients in bowl. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

NUTRITION INFO PER SERVING: 574 calories (16 percent from fat), 10.1 g fat (2.2 g saturated, 3.8 g monounsaturated), 4 mg cholesterol, 28.4 g protein,97.4 g carbohydrates, 18.6 g fiber, 243 mg sodium.

Should I keep encouraging my parents to get divorced?

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Beef Bourguignon Makes 8 servings.

2 tablespoons olive oil 8 slices of thick cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (I use reduced salt bacon) ½ cup flour Salt and pepper to taste 3 pounds boneless chuck, cut in 2-inch chunks 4 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons more for sauteing the leeks 2 bay leaves 5 thyme sprigs 1 whole clove ½ bunch of parsley, chopped 2 onions, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste ½ cup brandy 4 carrots, cut into rounds about ½ inch thick 1 pound frozen pearl onions, defrosted 1 bottle burgundy or other heavy red wine 1 pound quartered mushrooms 2 leeks, washed and sliced into 1-inch slices. Discard the green parts.

2 cups beef stock or broth

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Continued from page 1D is not as time consuming as the classic recipe is.

I have lots of shortcuts that do not compromise flavor.

I also use more vegetables than would be considered traditional. If you make it ahead of time — the day before — the flavors will have a chance to mellow together.

And you will have something spectacular for guests to serve themselves from the crockpot on the buffet table.

Accompany the beef dish with Steamed Broccoli with Parmesan. This dish is a high contrast to the beef, so people will remember it.

1. Place the olive oil in a large pot (about 8 quarts) and heat on medium. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the bacon pieces. Use a wooden spoon to separate the pieces. Continue cooking until the baron is crisp. Remove the bacon from the pot.

2. Place the flour in a paper bag or a plastic bag with salt and pepper. Shake to distribute the salt and pepper. Add the beef up to 3 or 4 pieces at a time. Shake the bag to coat the meat with the flour. Remove the pieces and place them on a plate. Repeat this step until all of the pieces are coated. Add the butter to the oil and bacon drippings in the pot. When the butter is melted, add the pieces of beef. Brown the beef pieces a few at a time. (If the pot becomes too crowded the meat will steam.) You want to brown the pieces on all sides. Remove them, when done, and add more until all of the pieces of beef have been browned. Place all the

beef into the pot.

3. Place the bay leaves, thyme and clove into a tea ball and set aside. Add the parsley, chopped onions to the pot and cook for 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes to caramelize the tomato paste.

4. Add the tea ball, the brandy, carrots, burgundy and pearl onions. Stir well and scrape the bottom of the pan to get all the sticky bits from the bottom. Add the wine. Allow to simmer for 2 hours.

5. While the beef is simmering, add the last 2 tablespoons of butter to a saute pan. Saute the mushrooms and cleaned leeks until they are tender, about 20 minutes.

6. Add the mushrooms and leeks to the beef pot. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes.

If the sauce is too thick, add the beef stock and stir. Add the bacon back into the pot and remove the tea ball.

Serve over potatoes or wide pasta, like a tagliatelle.

It can be served hot or at room temperature. Steam lots of fresh broccoli and keep the bowl replenished as people will be welcoming something green.

And also for making ahead are the Puff Pastry Breadsticks. Use frozen puff pastry, and you can make as many as you think you’ll need. I like garnishing them with sesame seeds, but you can use poppy seeds or even dried herbs. When you brush them with butter, no butter needs to be on the table.

And you could round out the table with deviled eggs, raw vegetables with hummus or aioli, pickled shrimp and an assortment of cookies, brownies and cupcakes.

And of course, there

must be king cake. Party guests can grab cookies or cupcakes or even a piece of king cake for nibbling on the way to the parade.

And if you want mothers to appreciate you, sliced apples and other fruit with a peanut butter dip for the children can also adorn the table. You won’t have many leftovers, but you can enjoy any that may exist when people go home.

Liz Williams is founder of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum in New Orleans. Listen to “Tip of the Tongue,” Liz’s podcast about food, drink and culture, wherever you hear podcasts. Email Liz at lizwillia@gmail.com.

them, it’s a disconnect Dear Annie: I have never that’s horrible. It’s so unbeen ignorant to the fact that, in my opinion, my comfortable, and it makes parents’ marriage sucks. me not want to visit or be My dad is and has always around them. been controlling and domiI have informed my mom it’s OK to divorce. neering. And my And it’s not OK to mom just exists and allow anyone to really believes it is treat you like you’re her job to just be nothing; she doesn’t submissive. (These deserve it. I (and are people married others in the famsince the 1950s.)

Annie But the last couily) am more than Lane willing to help her ple of years, particDEAR ANNIE leave and divorce ularly 2020-present, my dad. But he’s all my dad has really sucked. I’m not sure if he’s she knows; she lives and breathes him, and she has going through a midlife given up on life. It’s just crisis or if he is just the worst man ever. He leaves sad that after 50 years, he all day and does as he wills. is doing this.

But I have my own life, He has come home with and I cannot carry people new cars (yes, more than who refuse to acknowledge one), and she had no say. dysfunction. Lately, I have I’ve seen her call, and he decided to no longer endoesn’t answer his phone.

My mom claims he hides gage or be involved. I don’t money and spoon-feeds her converse with my dad finances like she’s a kid. often, and I haven’t con(This is nothing new, but it fronted him because I’m has gotten worse.) It’s been concerned he’ll take it out “secret but not-so-secret” on my mom, and my mom talk around the family of has burned me (we don’t him supposedly cheating have a great relationship) recently. And even more in the past and has told damaging, he just seems me to stay out of how they like he doesn’t care for her. choose to live. But yet she I see it in his demeanor continues to run to me and and behavior. He is cold, others complaining. I have and it’s sad to see my dad informed her that when be that way. I don’t live she’s ready to divorce, with them, and I try to stay I’m willing to help. But I in my own lane. But when have my own life I have to I do visit and I am around live. Am I wrong to move

forward, build boundaries and not engage anymore?

— Concerned Dear Concerned: This must be very hard to witness as a son. Unfortunately, one of the most difficult truths when it comes to dealing with friends and family is that we cannot help those who do not want to help themselves. I commend you for being proactive and communicative with your mother, but if she does not want a divorce — which is an enormous and frightening step to take — then you cannot force it on her.

Forcing yourself to suffer by getting further involved in your parents’ affairs will not do anyone any good.

As for your father, it is interesting that this hurtful behavior began in 2020 — a time of great difficulty for many of us. It’s quite possible that he is struggling himself and taking it out on your mother. I would pull him aside and explain how hurtful his behavior is toward you and your mother, and ask if there is anything going on in his life that is causing such a change. Getting both of your parents into therapy is a worthwhile first step.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.

Musicians’ daytime dress code Dear Miss Manners: What de- dress length feels irrelgree of formality is proper evant in terms of fashion for a musician at an after(although Miss Manners will still quibble noon concert? with your more As a performer of extreme examples), a certain age, I have but it is certainly seen everything relevant in terms from tailored dressof function — eses to gowns glittering with beads and pecially for a musiJudith spangles — and for cian.

Martin men, anything from Skimpy dresses MISS the most casual outdo not play well MANNERS with harps, cellos fits to formal wear. and basses. Knees Length of skirt no should be well-covered, longer seems to matter, as no matter what time of the skimpiest dresses go day, unless the performer to formal affairs and fullis planning a secondary length granny dresses are show. seen at the grocery store For an afternoon event, at 9 a.m. tea-length (something that Gentle reader: Perhaps

falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, organza, cotton with some sheen), while daytime suits are expected for men (in gray, black or navy fabrics with no sheen).

The point is for clothes to be polished, neutral, functional and free from distraction. The music should be the focal point, not glittery things that catch the light and blind the conductor — and certainly not the exposed undergarments of the performers.

Send questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com.

TODAY IN HISTORY

By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2026. There are 343 days left in the year.

Today in history: On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade decision, declared a nationwide constitutional right to abortion. (The court would overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, in the decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.)

Also on this date: In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces began landing at Anzio, Italy.

In 1947, America’s first commercially licensed television station west of the Mississippi, KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, made its

official debut.

In 1973, former President Lyndon B. Johnson died at his Texas ranch at the age of 64.

In 1998, Theodore Kaczynski pleaded guilty in Sacramento, California, to being the “Unabomber” responsible for three deaths and 23 injuries in a mail-bombing campaign.

In return for the pleas in federal court, he received a sentence of life in prison without parole.

In 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points, the second-highest single-game point total in NBA history, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors. (Wilt Chamberlain set the record with 100 points in 1962 for

the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 win against the New York Knicks.

In 2017, an outbreak of tornadoes in the U.S. Southeast killed at least 16 people in Georgia after claiming four lives in Mississippi.

Today’s birthdays: Celebrity chef Graham Kerr (TV: “The Galloping Gourmet”) is 92. Singer Steve Perry is 77. Film director Jim Jarmusch is 73. Actor Linda Blair is 67. Actor Diane Lane is 61. DJ Jazzy Jeff is 61. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is 58. Actor Olivia d’Abo is 57. Actor Gabriel Macht is 54. Actor Balthazar Getty is 51. Rapper Logic is 36.

Actor Daryl McCormack is 33. Actor Sami Gayle is 30.

R&B singer Ravyn Lenae Washington is 27.

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zodIAC AQuARIus (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Keep the momentum flowing if you want things to go your way. Turn your attention to how you handle your money and invest your time and skills. Don't be reluctant to apply positive pressure.

PIsCEs (Feb. 20-March 20) Go out, socialize and gather information that can help you put your plans in motion. A kind and generous attitude will make others feel comfortable.

ARIEs (March 21-April 19) Place more emphasis on how you handle domestic issues, personal documents and late fees.

Running an efficient household will help you achieve peace of mind and allow you to spend more time on your hobbies. tAuRus (April 20-May 20) Leave nothing to chance. Catch up, finish what you start and clear the way to greater freedom.

It's difficult to chase your dreams when unfinished business impedes your liberty to do so. Reach out for help.

GEMInI (May 21-June 20) Overthinking and considering too many choices will cause confusion. Refuse to let anyone use emotional blackmail to distract you from your dreams. Make new discoveries and put the things you learn to use.

CAnCER (June 21-July 22) Make changes when no one's looking. The less attention you draw, the easier it will be to achieve your objective. Sign contracts and make commitments that put your mind at ease and secure your future.

LEo (July 23-Aug. 22) Hold your ground, negotiate on your own behalf and use your skills, experience and knowledge

to push your way forward. Guard your resources and keep people guessing.

VIRGo (Aug. 23-sept. 22) A serious attitude and honesty can help turn a negative in your life into a positive. It's best to take your time, consider all possibilities and choose whatever supports your best interests.

LIBRA (sept. 23-oct. 23) Progress is attainable by taking moderate steps and simplifying your agenda. Consider home improvements that help reduce your overhead or contribute to your income.

Implement a lifestyle change. sCoRPIo (oct. 24-nov. 22) Go over details and be on the lookout for preventable mistakes and avoidable costs. Be open to suggestions, investigate possibilities and trust your instincts and ability to deliver what you promise. sAGIttARIus (nov. 23-Dec. 21) Take care of finances, deal with debt head-on and look for sound investments. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of your kindness or desire to please. Someone will exaggerate or mislead you; proceed with caution.

CAPRICoRn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Chase what makes you feel alive. Set a budget and live within your means. Speak on your behalf, and you'll have a more substantial impact. If you do the work yourself, you'll make a good impression.

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The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the sudoku increases from monday to sunday.

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Bridge

By PHILLIP ALDER Henry Labouchere, an English member of Parliament who died in 1912, said, “I don’t object to Gladstone always having the ace of trumps up his sleeve, but merely to his belief that the Almighty put it there.”

This week, we are looking at slam bidding. Yesterday, I pointed out that there are deals in which Blackwood will not help. However, if you wish to find out if partner has the trump ace, you will need Blackwood.

In today’s deal, South opens one spade and North responds two no-trump, the Jacoby Forcing Raise, showing four or more spades and at least game-going values.

First, South cannot use Blackwood, because he has two immediate diamond losers. And since South does not have a singleton, he announces his point-count.

Four spades would be a minimum, three no-trump a middling hand, and three spades a maximum. (South has only high-card 16 points, but his hand contains so few losers.) Now North might raise to four spades because he has a minimum. But it is reasonable to controlbid (cue-bid) four diamonds. Then South employs Blackwood before signing off in six spades.

West leads the diamond king. If declarer plays a trump at trick two, he will go

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down, the defenders getting the spade ace and diamond queen. South has to eliminate his diamond loser immediately. To do that, declarer has to take three heart tricks. He plays a heart to his ace, leads a heart to dummy’s jack, discards his last diamond on the heart king, plays a trump and claims. © 2026 by nEa, inc., dist. By andrews mcmeel syndication

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Previous answers:

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word game InstRuCtIons: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed. 3. additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. 4. proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.

toDAy’s WoRD — nICotInE: NIK-uh-teen: A highly toxic liquid substance found

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in tobacco.

Average mark 19 words Time limit 25 minutes Can you find 25 or more words in NICOTINE? yEstERDAy’s WoRD — outRIGHt ought thou thru thug tight tort tough tour tout trig trio

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today’s thought “Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you know not.” Jeremiah 33:3

God is great. There is nothing too hard for him. — G.E. Dean

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Scrabble GramS dIrectIons: make a 2- to 7-letter word from the letters in each row. add points of each word, using scoring directions at right. Finally, 7-letter words get 50-point bonus.

“Blanks” used as any letter have no point value. all the words are in the Official sCraBBlE® players Dictionary, 5th Edition.

Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer

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InstructIons: 1 - Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 thorugh 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

2 - The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

3 - Freebies: Fill in the single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

Wallace the brave

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p p tive to the expiration and renewal of the fee; and to provide for related matters.

PUBLIC HEARING ON Jan‐ uary 27, 2026 ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:

ation of an enhanced se‐ curity zone in the city of New Orleans within the parish of Orleans.

PUBLIC NORICE --Audubon Commission in‐ vites bids from qualified suppliers to supply gaso‐ line and diesel fuel for Audubon Nature Institute Facilities. Bids must be submitted at or before Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Bids may be secured on the first date of the adver‐ tisement from BidNet Di‐ rect at https://www.bid netdirect.com/louisiana/ audubonnatureinstitute.

Bids may be submitted electronically at https:// www.bidnetdirect.com/ louisiana/audubonnatu reinstitute or in a sealed envelope marked “Fuel for On-road & Off-road Equipment & Fleet Vehi‐ cles”. It is the vendors’ responsibility to contact BidNet Direct well in ad‐ vance of the bid opening date if the bid is submit‐ ted electronically to es‐ tablish an account that will allow for secure bid‐ ding. Bids not submitted electronically shall be delivered to: Audubon Nature Institute, Procure‐ ment and Risk Manage‐ ment Department Attn: Denise LeBlanc, 6500 Magazine Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70118. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the place and time that the bids are to be received. Bids, and amendments to bids re‐ ceived after the day and time specified above will be rejected as non-re‐ sponsive and returned to the bidder unopened. All questions regarding this bid invitation shall be ad‐ dressed in writing or by means of email to dle‐ blanc@auduboninstitute. org, seventy-two hours prior to bid opening.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 26RS-360) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be con‐ vened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to Orleans Parish; to provide rela‐ tive to the Lakeview Crime Prevention Dis‐ trict; to provide relative to the parcel fee imposed within the district; to in‐ crease the maximum parcel fee authorized to be imposed from $150 to $250 per parcel per year, subject to voter ap‐ proval; to provide rela‐ i h i i d

174074-jan 21-22-23-3t $55.15

PUBLIC NOTICE --(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 26RS-75) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be con‐ vened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to Orleans Parish; to create and pro‐ vide for the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Im‐ provement District; to provide relative to the boundaries, purpose, governance, and powers and duties of the district; to provide for district funding, including the imposition of a parcel fee, subject to voter ap‐ proval, as follows: a flat fee not to exceed $100 per year for improved residential parcels; a flat fee not to exceed $25 per year for improved resi‐ dential parcels whose owner qualifies for a spe‐ cial assessment; a flat fee not to exceed $100 per year for improved commercial parcels; a flat fee not to exceed $500 per year for unim‐ proved commercial and residential parcels; a flat fee not to exceed $200 per year for improved parcels used for both commercial and residen‐ tial purposes; a flat fee not to exceed $100 per year for improved parcels used for both commercial and residen‐ tial purposes whose owner qualifies for a homestead exemption; and no fee imposed on improved parcels used for both commercial and residential purposes whose owner qualifies for a homestead exemp‐ tion and a special as‐ sessment; to authorize the district's board to in‐ crease the fee, without election, not to exceed the maximum amount; and to provide for re‐ lated matters.

174442-jan 21-22-23-3t $87.73 PUBLIC NOTICE --CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING: 1:30 P.M. ORLEANS TOWER 1340 POYDRAS STREET 21ST FLOOR CONFERECE ROOM THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, IN ACCOR‐ DANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS SUBDIVISION REG‐ ULATIONS, WILL HOLD A

SUBDIVISION DOCKETS 002-26 SD002-26 Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 into Lot 1A, in Square 5, Chef Menteur Extension Subd‐ vision, Third Municipal District and bounded by Chef Menteur Highway and the Marques Canal.

Municipal addresses are 21130-21140 Chef Menteur Highway. (Policy D) THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HEAR PROPONENTS AND OPPO‐ NENTS TO THE ABOVE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AT‐ TEND AND ALL RELEVANT COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE ENCOURAGED. THE CPC HAS ESTABLISHED PUBLIC HEARING RULES WITHIN ITS ADMINISTRA‐ TIVE RULES, POLICIES, & PROCEDURES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CPC WEBSITE: WWW. NOLA.GOV/CPC. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE EX‐ ECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE BY MAIL (1300 PERDIDO STREET, 7TH FLOOR, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112) OR EMAIL CPCINFO@NOLA.GOV. ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE MONDAY, EIGHT DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE. January 15; January 17, and January 22, 2026 Robert Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 8863 174088-jan 15-17-21-3t $87.09

PUBLIC NOTICE --HERITAGE MANOR MAN‐ DEVILLE is an Equal Op‐ portunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train and employ without discrimi‐ nation due to race, color, religion, age, sex, na‐ tional origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, obligation to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic pro‐ tected by applicable Fed‐ eral or State law.

174191-jan 21-22-2t $38.82

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PUBLIC NOTICE --The Regional Transit Au‐ thority (RTA) will hold a public hearing to hear public comment on the proposed Algiers Service Improvement Plan in ac‐ cordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The hearing will take place on January 24, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 PM at the Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Dr., New Orleans. The pro‐ posed changes would af‐ fect Routes 103 General Meyer, 105 Algiers Local, 114A Garden Oaks– Sullen, and 114B Garden Oaks–Woodland, and would take effect on or after September 1, 2026, if approved.

Information is available at www.norta.com/ algiers and at the meet‐ ing. Comments may be provided at the hearing or in writing by January 24 via email at com‐ ments@norta.com, by mail to RTA Service Plan‐ ning, 2817 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119, or by phone at (504) 248-3900.

The RTA does not dis‐ criminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, or other pro‐ tected classes; language assistance or disability accommodations may be requested by contacting the Title VI Coordinator at civilrights@ rtaforward.org or (504) 827-8377 at least 72 hours in advance.

173943-jan 19-24$829

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PUBLIC NOTICE (NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 26RS-418) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be con‐ vened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to the cre‐

A CERTAIN LOT or por‐ tion of ground with all buildings and improve‐ ments thereon and all rights, ways, servitudes, privileges, appurte‐ nances and advantages thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT, of this City, in SQUARE NUMBER 333, bounded by St. Claude Avenue, Charbonnet, North Rampart and Lamanche Street(for‐ merly Jaudon ) desig‐ nated by the LETTER “D” on a blue print of survey made by H. E. Sutch, Reg. Surv.according to which said Lot D adjoins lot E and begins 41'6" and 1line from the corner of St. Claude Avenue and Charbonnet Streets, and measures 46 feet front on St. Claude Ave.,with the same width in the rear, by a depth of 120 feet between equal and parallel lines, The municipal number 5722-24 St. Claude Ave. is a vacant lot.

UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: Administrator will trans‐ fer the entire interest of decedents in the immov‐ able property described above by quit claim for the redemption of the unpaid taxes from 20162025, plus penalties, in‐ terest and Code Enforce‐ ment liens and in addi‐ tion Grantee will pay seller’s closing costs and legal fees for these pro‐ ceedings.

Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the estate herein, to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time prior to the is‐ suance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homolo‐ gating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of ten (10) days, from the date of the publication of such notice, which pri‐ vate sale shall be pub‐ lished once, all in accor‐ dance with law.

NO. 2025-11302 DIVISION: “ D ” SECTION: “ 12 ”

172320 Jan. 22, 1t $65.82

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

p p y by quit claim to Konstan‐ tin, LLC, described as fol‐ lows, to-wit:

BY ORDER OF THE COURT PAULA R. GEORGE, BAR #06020 2403 ST. CHARLES AVE. NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 (504) 895-0065 FAX 504 891 5627 email: paulageorge8@ gmail.com

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

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SUCCESSION OF LENA ROUGE WIFE OF/AND CAMILLE J. RODRIGUE, SR. NOTICE TO TRANSFER IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

BY QUIT CLAIM WHEREAS, Wallace J. Ro‐ drigue, Jr., the Adminis‐ trator of the above Es‐ tate has made applica‐ tion to the Court for the transfer of the immov‐ able property hereinafter b i l i

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Name of Decedent: Kirt Simmons Date of Death: August 20, 2025 Residence: New Orleans, Louisiana Administrator: Keishia Simmons Contact Information: 5542 St. Anthony Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 300-2731 Email: kdsimm26@gmail. com Claims Deadline: Febru‐ ary 22, 2026 All persons having claims against the estate of the above-named decedent are required to present their claims within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims must be presented to the succes‐ sion administrator at the address provided above.

Dated this 16th day of January 2026.

174549-JAN 22-1T $40.89

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that in the: Succession of Kirt Sim‐ mons Probate No. 2025-10773, Section A-16

Joseph P. Lopinto, III in his capacity as Sheriff of Jefferson Parish, hereby notifies his intent to donate, auction, retain or destroy unclaimed property in accordance with JP Ordinance 31-8 unless otherwise claimed by the owner within 30 days of publication of this notice.

Property may be claimed by contacting the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Property and Evidence Division, located at 1801 West Bank Expressway, Harvey, LA 700548, or by calling 504-376-2384. All claimants must provide proof of ownership before any property may be released.

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Parish & City Officials Parish President Cynthia LeeSheng Parish Council Jennifer Van Vrancken Council Chairwoman Dist. 1: Timothy P. Kerner Jr. Dist. 2: Deano A. Bonano Dist. 3: Byron L. Lee Dist. 4: Arita M. L. Bohannan Dist. 5: Hans J. Liljeberg Council At Large Div. A: Jennifer Van Vrancken Div. B: Scott A. Walker Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto, III District Attorney Paul Connick, Jr. Assessor Thomas J. Capella Coroner Gerry Cvitanovich, M.D. Registrar of Voters Dennis DiMarco Parish Clerk Lizabeth A. Johnston Clerk of Court Jon Gegenheimer School Board President- Kriss Fairbairn Fortunato Vice-President- Ralph Brandt, Jr. District 1 – Dr. Gerard LeBlanc District 2 – Ricky Johnson District 3 – Kriss Fairbairn Fortunato District 4 – Clay Moise District 5 – Derrick Shepherd

District 6 – Michael Pedalino District 7 – Ralph Brandt District 8 – Chad Nugent District 9 – Steven Guitterrez Superintendent Dr. James Gray 24th Judicial District Div. A: Raymond S. Steib, Jr. Div. B: R. Christopher Cox, III Div. C: June Berry Darensburg Div. D: Jacqueline Maloney Div. E: Frank A. Brindisi.

Div. F: Michael P. Mentz Div. G: E. Adrian Adams Div. H: Donald “Chick” Foret Div. I: Nancy A. Miller Div. J: Stephen C. Grefer Div. K: Ellen Shirer Kovach Div. L: Donald A. Rowan, Jr. Div. M: Shayna Beevers Morvant Div. N: Stephen D. Enright, Jr. Div. O: Danyelle M. Taylor Div. P: Lee V. Faulker, Jr. Criminal Court Commissioners: David P. Wolff & Paul Schneider Domestic Court Commissioners: David P. Wolff and Ashley Schepens Domestic Hearing Officers: Lisa Matthews, Theresa Piglia, Chelsea Kiefer, Donald Rose First Parish Court Judge, Division A: Rebecca M. Olivier Judge, Division B: Johnny Lee Traffic Hearing Officer changes monthly Second Parish Court Div. A: Sharlayne Jackson

Prevost Div. B: Raylyn R. Beevers Constables 1st Justice Court Jonathan Liberto 2nd Justice Court Kendall C. Bussey 3rd Justice Court Brennan Rojas 4th Justice Court Leon F Bradberry, Sr. 5th Justice Court Allen Leone, Jr. 6th Justice Court Jason Ural 7th Justice Court Floyd Davis 8th Justice Court Charles L. Wilson Justice of the Peace Div. 1 Vernon J. Wilty, III Div. 2 Mark Spears Div. 3 Charles R. Kerner Div. 4 Leon Bradberry, Jr. Div. 5 Charles V. Cusimano, II Div. 6 Kevin Centanni Div. 7 Michele P. Holmes Div. 8 Roscoe W. Lewis Juvenile Court Section A: Judge Jennifer Guillot Womble Section B: Judge Amanda Chauvin Calogero Section C: Judge Barron C. Burmaster Grand Isle Independent Levee District David Camardelle President/Director Kelly Besson, Sr., VicePresident Michael Scioneaux, Secretary/Treasurer Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Peter G. Vicari, President Michael D. Schnell, VicePresident K. Randall Noel, Treasurer

Gregory S. Marsiglia, Secretary Deborah M. Settoon, Commissioner Roy M. Carubba, Commissioner David A. Martin, Commissioner Kerwyn King, Commissioner Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Kyle J. Galloway, P.E., Vice-President Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Ronnie L. Robinson, P.E., Commissioner Jesse D. Noel, P.E., Regional Director Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission Col. Evans Spiceland – Chair Ralph C. Cox Jr. -Vice Chair Timothy Coulon – Treasurer Justin R. Clinton – Secretary James W. Tucker - Member GRAND ISLE Mayor David Camardelle Council Members Seat A- Councilmember James Cheramie Seat B- Councilmember Harley Stelly Seat C – Councilmember Loren Gonzalez Seat D –Councilmember Brian Barthelemy Seat E – Councilmember Michael Scioneaux

Chief of Police Christopher Hernandez

Chief of Police Marcell Rodriguez

Grand Isle Port Commission John Cheramie – President Terrill Pizani – Vice President Kerry Besson – Sec/ Treasurer Ernie BallardCommissioner Patrick LandryCommissioner Weldon Danos- Executive Director

KENNER Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr.

GRETNA Mayor Belinda Cambre Constant Council Members Dist. At Large: Wayne A. Rau Dist. 1: Rudy S. Smith Dist. 2: Michael A. Hinyub Dist. 3: Mark K. Miller District 4: Randy S. Carr Chief of Police Brett J. Lawson HARAHAN Mayor: Tim Baudier Council Members Jason D. Asbill Tommy Budde Eric Chatelain Paul Johnston Michael Ricks Chief of Police Edward “Ed” Lepre JEAN LAFITTE Mayor: Yvette Crain Council Members Barry Bartholomew Larry Kerner Jr. Chirsty N. Creppel Kyle Darda Verna Smith

Council Members Kristi K. McKinney, At-Large Div. A Thomas “Tom” Willmott, At-Large Div. B Dee B. Dunn, District 1 Ronald R. Scharwath, District 2 Joseph F. LaHatte, III, District 3 George L. Branigan, District 4 Brian Brennan, District 5 Chief of Police Keith Conley WESTWEGO Mayor Robert. E. Billiot, Sr. Council Members Dist. 1: John I. Shaddinger, Jr. Dist 2: Hon. Johnny S. Nobles, Jr. Dist. 3 Hon. Lisa Valence Dist. 4 Hon. Robert “Bobby” Utley Dist. 5 Hon. Robert “Bobby B” Bonvillian Chief of Police Hon. Dwaye J. Munch, Sr. JEDCO Commissioners Chairwoman – Josline G. Frank Vice Chairman – James R. Martin Jr. Treasurer – Stephen E. Robinson Jr. Secretary – Joseph Riccobono Mickal P. Adler James Kenneth Baum Jr. Darren F. Chifici

William Douglass Joseph J. Ewell Jr. Michael Fahrenholt Jr. Brian Lloyd Heiden Maria Teresa C. Lawrence Melissa Barrett O’Neal Mayra Elizabeth Pineda Paula Scalco Polito Eugene Paul Sausse Jr. Melissa Bennett Simeon Lynda Nugent Smith Robert Stevens Teri Boudreaux Tucker Shondra Griffin Williams

(504) 340-0318 EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 203 Plauche Court Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733-0087

Directory of Parish & City Officials JEFFERSON PARISH COURTHOUSE West Bank Office 200 Derbigby St. Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 736-6000 East Bank Offices Joseph S. Yenni Bldg.

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.

Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 736-6000 JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE 1233 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 363-5500 JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 501 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 349-7600

WEST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072

HARAHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 6441 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-9763

GREATER NEW ORLEANS EXPRESSWAY COMMISSIONS P.O. Box 7656 Metairie, LA 70010 (504) 835-3188

TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE 4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2208

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE 170 Ludwig Lane P.O. Box 200 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196

JEAN LAFITTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2607 Jean Lafitte Blvd.

Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-3132

GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3101 LA Highway One P.O. Box 880 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-2104

CITY OF KENNER 1801 Williams Blvd.

Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7200

GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE DISTRICT P.O. Box 757 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196 GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION P.O. Box 500 Grand Isle, La 70358 Office phone: 985-787-2229 CITY OF GRETNA 740 Huey P. Long Avenue , Gretna, LA, 70053 P.O. Box 404 Gretna, LA 70054-0404 (504) 363-1500

CLERK OF COURT P.O. Box 10 Gretna, LA 70054 (504) 364-2900 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.

(504) 736-6390

Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-6383

KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT 500 Veterans Blvd.

Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 712-2200 CITY OF WESTWEGO 1100 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-3424 WESTWEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 401 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-5428 JEDCO 700 Churchill Parkway Avondale, LA 70094 Phone/ Fax: (504) 875-3916

GRETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 5th Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 366-4374 CITY OF HARAHAN 6437 Jefferson Hwy.

In accordance wIth provIsIons of the amerIcan wIth dIsabIlItIes act amendments act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson parIsh shall not dIscrImInate agaInst IndIvIduals wIth dIsabIlItIes on the basIs of dIsabIlIty In Its servIces, programs or actIvItIes. If you requIre auxIlIary aIds or devIces, or other reasonable accommodatIon under the ada amendments act, please submIt your request to the ada coordInator at least forty-eIght (48) hours In advance or as soon as practIcal. a seventy-two (72) hour advanced notIce Is requIred to request certIfIed asl Interpreters. ada coordInator/offIce of cItIzens wIth dIsabIlItIes 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.

SuitE 403 JEffErSon, la 70123 (504) 736-6086 ada@JEffPariSh.nEt All Jefferson Parish Council minutes can be found at the JeffParish.gov website or the nola.com public notices tab.

Due to the MLK holiday closure, the Jefferson Parish Council minutes are running Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.

Jefferson, Louisiana Wednesday, January 14, 2026 The Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at ten (10:00) o’clock a.m. in the Council Chambers, Joseph S. Yenni Building, Jefferson, Louisiana.

Ms. Jennifer Van Vrancken, Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council presided, called the meeting to order. Fr. Joe Palermo of St. Francis Xavier gave the invocation. Steve LaChute led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

The Chairwoman then requested the Parish Clerk to call the roll. The following members were present: Jennifer Van Vrancken, Chairwoman, and Councilmembers: Scott Walker, Timothy Kerner, Jr., Deano Bonano, Byron Lee, Arita Bohannan, and Hans Liljeberg.

Ms. Cynthia Lee Sheng, Parish President was present.

The Chairwoman called upon the Honorable Cynthia Lee Sheng, Parish President to address the Council at this time.

The next item of business was ordinances to be deferred.

It was on motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that the ordinances be deferred to February 4, 2026.

Vote on the adoption of the foregoing motion resulted as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Walker, and seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that action on Summary No. 26672 of an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana by adding a section to be numbered 27-222, relative to smart water meter readings, and to provide for other related matters is hereby deferred to February 4, 2026. (Parishwide) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Walker, and seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that action on Summary No. 26673 of an ordinance amending the 2025 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters is hereby deferred to February 4, 2026. (Parishwide) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Walker, and seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that action on Summary No. 26674 of an ordinance amending the 2025 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters is hereby deferred to February 4, 2026. (Parishwide) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147675 A resolution authorizing a settlement a lawsuit entitled MudBugs Westbank Development Corporation, Inc. vs.

Parish of Jefferson, 24th JDC Case No. 783-754, Division “G” and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is a party in a lawsuit entitled MudBugs Westbank Development Corporation, Inc. vs.

Parish of Jefferson, 24th JDC Case No. 783-754, Division “G”; and WHEREAS, the Parish and MudBugs Westbank Development Corporation, Inc. have reached a tentative agreement on a proposed settlement; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council desires to settle this matter amicably.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Parish Attorney is hereby authorized to agree to the proposed settlement in a lawsuit entitled MudBugs Westbank Development Corporation, Inc. vs. Parish of Jefferson, 24th JDC Case No. 783-754, Division “G” and to sign and file with the Court any and all pleadings and other papers consistent with the terms of that settlement, and take any other actions necessary or advisable to effectuate the settlement.

The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered.

RESOLUTION NO. 147674 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning a lawsuit entitled MudBugs Westbank Development Corporation, Inc. vs. Parish of Jefferson, 24th JDC Case No. 783754, Division “G” and to provide for related matters.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish is authorized by LA R.S. 42:17 to enter into executive session to discuss this matter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Council be and is hereby authorized to go into executive session to discuss a lawsuit entitled MudBugs Westbank Development Corporation, Inc. vs. Parish of Jefferson, 24th JDC Case No. 783-754, Division “G”.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147677 A resolution authorizing a settlement in a legal matter concerning a claim for legal matters concerning claim for Joseph Sims, CCMSI Claim No. 14C99E185050 and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is a party in a claim for T legal matters concerning claim for Joseph Sims, CCMSI Claim No. 14C99E185050; and WHEREAS, the Parish and Joseph Sims have reached a tentative agreement on a proposed settlement; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council desires to settle this matter amicably.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Parish Attorney is hereby authorized to agree to the proposed settlement in a claim for legal matters concerning claim for Joseph Sims, CCMSI Claim No. 14C99E185050 and to sign and file with the Court any and all pleadings and other papers consistent with the terms of that settlement, and take any other actions necessary or advisable to effectuate the settlement.

The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Liljeberg, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken the following resolution was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26664 ORDINANCE NO. 27117 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-117-25 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Sq. 2 Pailet Place Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 25A, Sq. 2 Pailet Place Subdivision, which lots are owned by Brett & Amy Pemberton, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, Brett & Amy Pemberton are the owners of Lots 25, 26, 27, & 28, Sq. 2, Pailet Place Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which were acquired by Act before Jessica Hardie, Notary Public, dated February 10, 2025 registered in COB 3508, Folio 317, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owners desire to subdivide said Lots into Lot to be designated as Lot 25A, Square 2, Pailet Place Subdivision; and WHEREAS, no public improvements are required, therefore the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat may be approved and accepted in combination in accordance with Section 33-2.32.4.(b)(5); and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this Parish has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the subdivision of said lots under Docket No. ES117-25; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Advisory Board, in accordance with the law.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Preliminary and Final Plat by Clint M. Simoneaux, dated August 8, 2025, submitted under Docket No. ES-117-25, showing the subdivision of Lots 25, 26, 27, & 28, Sq. 2, Pailet Place Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lot 25A, Square 2, Pailet Place Subdivision in accordance with said plan, is hereby approved and accepted.

SECTION 2. That in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the prohibition of through lots in residentially zoned areas and the requirement that lot width to depth ratio not be greater than 3 to 1 in the R-1A Single-Family Residential District is hereby waived, accepted and approved.

SECTION 3. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable.

SECTION 4. That the Planning Director is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance.

The ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None

This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147676 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning claim for Joseph Sims, CCMSI Claim No. 14C99E185050 and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish is authorized by LA R.S. 42:17 to enter into executive session to discuss this matter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Council be and is hereby authorized to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning claim for Joseph Sims, CCMSI Claim No. 14C99E185050.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Liljeberg, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken the following resolution was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26665 ORDINANCE NO. 27118 An ordinance submitted under Docket No. ES-118-25 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of subdivision of Lots 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40, Sq. 4, Pailet Place Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, into Lots 35A, Sq. 4, Pailet Place Subdivision, which lots are owned by Melissa S. & Matthew Ross, and approving and accepting the Final Plat of said subdivision. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, Matthew Ross and Melissa Cenac Ross are the owners of Lots 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40, Sq. 4 Pailet Place Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA, which was acquired by Act before Daniel M Douglass, Notary Public, dated March 28th, 2025 registered in COB 3509, Folio 321, Parish of Jefferson; and WHEREAS, said owners desire to subdivide said Lots into Lot to be designated as Lot 35A, Pailet Place Subdivision; and WHEREAS, no public improvements are required, therefore the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat may be approved and accepted in combination in accordance with Section 33-2.32.4.(b)(5); and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this Parish has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the subdivision of said lots under Docket No. ES118-25; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Advisory Board, in accordance with the law.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Preliminary and Final Plat by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie’, Inc., Professional Land Surveying, dated May 5th, 2025 submitted under Docket No. ES-118-25, showing the subdivision of Lots 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40, Sq. 4, Pailet Place Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA into Lot 35A in accordance with said plan, is hereby approved and accepted.

SECTION 2. That in accordance with Section 33-2.35 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Subdivision Waivers, the prohibition of through lots in residentially zoned areas in the R-1A Single-Family Residential District is hereby waived, accepted and approved.

SECTION 3. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable.

SECTION 4. That the Planning Director is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance.

This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Walker This ordinance was declared to be adopted on the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Choose an item., Seconded by Choose an item. the following resolution was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26666 ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish, Lot A-1, Square 8, Bridgedale Sec. A, located at 201 Transcontinental Dr., bounded by Bison St., Radiance Ave., & Finch St.; more particularly amending the zoning classification from R-1A SingleFamily Residential to C-1 Neightborhood Commercial,

as requested under Planning Department Docket No. EZ-21-25. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Lot A-1, Sq. 8, Bridgedale Sec. A, located at 201 Transcontinental Dr., bounded by bounded Bison St., Radiance Ave., & Finch St is designated as R-1A Single-Family Residential on the Official Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Planning Director of this Parish has caused to be duly advertised, as prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the zoning reclassification of said lot under Docket No. EZ-21-25; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Advisory Board, in accordance with law NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of Lot A-1, Sq. 8, Bridgedale Sec. A, Jefferson Parish, LA, be and is hereby amended and changed from R-1A Single-Family Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial.

SECTION 2. That the Planning Director for the Parish of Jefferson be and is hereby directed, authorized and empowered to make any necessary and appropriate changes and amendments to the Official Zoning Map contained in Chapter 40 Zoning of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, designating the above mentioned and described property as C-1 Neighborhood Commercial.

SECTION 3. That the Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this matter does not imply (1) that the applicant’s or owner’s title or ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property are enforceable or are not enforceable.

This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Choose an item. NAYS: Choose an item. ABSENT: Choose an item.

This ordinance was declared to be adopted on the 14th day of January, 2026. and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26667 ORDINANCE NO. 27119 An ordinance declaring a 15’ x 150’ portion of Parcel C, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Industrial Site Subdivision no longer needed for public purposes and authorizing its sale to the adjacent property owner at Lot 1-D-1-B2, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Industrial Site Subdivision, 617 Hill St., to S&K Enterprises, Inc. and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is the owner of Parcel C, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Industrial Site Subdivision as per Ordinance 2811, adopted June 29th, 1955, previously dedicated as Cunningham Street, recorded at Instrument No. 59287; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Review Technical Committee has no objection to the sale of the 30,271 square feet that makes up Parcel C, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Industrial Site Subdivision, as shown on a survey by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., dated January 31, 1973; and WHEREAS, Stegall, Benton, Melancon & Associates, LLC has appraised Parcel C, measuring approximately 30,271 square feet, as having a value of $65,000.00 or approximately $2.15 per square foot; and WHEREAS, S&K Enterprises, Inc. has requested to purchase their 15’ x 150’ portion of said property adjacent to Lot 1-D-1-B2, measuring 2,250 square feet for the appraised value of $4,837.50.

THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the sale of a 15’ x 150’ portion of Parcel C, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Industrial Site Subdivision to the adjacent property owner at Lot 1-D-1-B2, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Industrial Site Subdivision, 617 Hill St., S&K Enterprises, Inc., as shown on a survey by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., dated January 31, 1973, for the appraised value of $4,837.50, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. This revocation and sale is conditioned upon the purchaser not constructing anything over or upon the drainage ditch that runs through the 15 foot strip that would interfere or obstruct the natural drainage flow and said 15’ x 150’ strip be resubdivided into the adjacent property.

SECTION 3. That the sale proceeds shall be deposited into Budget Account No. 22200-0000-5851 (fixed assets for Department of Streets).

SECTION 4. That the Council Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this ordinance.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: NONE ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time of ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered:

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS SUMMARY NO. 26668 ORDINANCE NO. 27120 An ordinance renaming the entire length of McDermott Road to its only intersection at L&A Road, Metairie, Louisiana, as “Renegade Way;” and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

(Council District 2) WHEREAS, RNGD is a commercial construction and design company that invested $25 million to re-develop an 8-acre urban site in Jefferson Parish as home to its regional headquarters, training center, and construction and manufacturing operations, spanning across the following municipal addresses: 1001 McDermott Rd., 1009 McDermott Rd., and 1450 L&A Road, Metairie, LA 70001; and WHEREAS, this Council and RNGD wishes to rename McDermott Rd. as “Renegade Way” which reflects RNGD’s unconventional approach to construction to build a better future; and WHEREAS, Lonestar Electric Supply and Louisiana Land Art, LLC are the only other companies located on McDermott Rd. that would be affected by the name and both have expressed their written support of the street name change; and WHEREAS, under Section 29-5(a)(3) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, any ordinance changing a street name must be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works and by the Department of Planning prior to the adoption of the ordinance; and WHEREAS, this ordinance has been submitted to and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Planning in accordance with Section 29-5 of the Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the Council Clerk of this Parish has caused this ordinance to be duly advertised and a public hearing was held in connection with the renaming of McDermott Road, Metairie, Louisiana, as “Renegade Way under this ordinance as prescribed by law.

NOW THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the entire length of McDermott Road to its only intersection at L&A Road, Metairie, Louisiana is hereby renamed as Renegade Way, Metairie, Louisiana.

SECTION 2. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested and authorized to record this name change with the Clerk of Court within sixty days after the effective date of this ordinance.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows: if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President; or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this Ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Ms. Bohannan, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26669 ORDINANCE NO. 27121 An ordinance increasing the salary of the Coroner of Jefferson Parish, and to provide for related matters.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the salary of the Coroner of Jefferson Parish is provided by LSA-R.S. 13:5741; and WHEREAS, said salary is paid out of the proceeds of the tax authorized for the purposes of the Coroner’s Office; and WHEREAS, the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson by a majority vote of its members may increase said salary; and WHEREAS, the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson has not voted on a change since 2001.

THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the salary of the Coroner of Jefferson Parish is hereby increased to an annual salary of ninety-five percent (95%) of the annual salary of district judges of the Parish of Jefferson.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows; if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter upon signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26670 ORDINANCE NO. 27122 An ordinance to amend the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Administration, Article 6 Boards, Commissions, Committees and other Agencies of the Parish, Division 24 Animal Shelter Advisory Board relative to a name change, amending Sections 2-831 through 2-835 and to provide for related matters.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Parish of Jefferson to update its ordinances and policies concerning animals and their welfare and protection to reflect the current federal and state laws; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Parish of Jefferson to update its ordinances and policies concerning animals and their welfare and protection to reflect the current recognized practices and standards.

THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2 Administration, Article 6 Boards, Commissions, Committees and other Agencies of the Parish, Division 24 Animal Shelter Advisory Board is hereby amended to read as follows: DIVISION 24. - JEFFERSON PROTECTION AND ANIMAL SHELTERWELFARE SERVICES PLANNING AND MARKETING COMMITTEEADVISORY BOARD SECTION 2. Chapter 2 Administration, Article 6 Boards, Commissions, Committees and other Agencies of the Parish, Division 24 Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Sec. 2-831. - Created. is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-831. - Created. There is hereby created the an animal shelterJefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services Planning and Marketing Committeeadvisory board.

SECTION 3. Chapter 2 Administration, Article 6 Boards, Commissions, Committees and other Agencies of the Parish, Division 24 Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Sec. 2-832. Composition of the board. is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-832. - Composition of the committeeboard.

The animal shelterThe Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) Planning and Marketing Committee advisory board shall be composed of nine (9) members. Each councilperson shall appoint one (1) member, the parish president shall appoint two (2) members, and the appointments shall receive concurrence of the parish council by resolution of the council. All members of the committee board shall be residents and considered electors of the parish., who hold no other public office or position in the parish, other than a committee constituted pursuant to this division. The committee board shall elect its own chairperson, whose term shall be serve one (1) year. or until he is re-elected or his successor is elected. The parish attorney or designee shall be the advisor for the committee board.

SECTION 4. Chapter 2 Administration, Article 6 Boards, Commissions, Committees and other Agencies of the Parish, Division 24 Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Sec. 2-833. - Authority. is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-833. - Authority.

The animal shelter advisory board is an advisory board and shall have the authority to: (a) Investigate and present to the animal shelter director all available sources of parish, state and federal funds available to the shelter to support various programs and projects. The board may participate in assisting the shelter to obtain such funds. (b) Upon request from the parish president, parish council or animal shelter director, the board shall conduct appropriate research to formulate recommendations regarding operations of the shelter as identified by the council or director. The board shall provide support documentation to the requesting authority for all recommendations made. (c) Formulate recommendations, including amendments to ordinances, along with supporting documentation to the animal shelter director.

The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services Planning and Marketing Committee is an event planning and marketing committee and shall have the authority to: (a) Provide suggestions, participation, as well as support for various adoption events, programs and departmental projects. The committee may participate in assisting JPAWS to obtain funds for these events, programs and projects. (b) Provide advice, participate, support and fundraise for

developing marketing campaigns, marketing strategies, positive community engagement, education, sustainable grassroots efforts and report to the requesting authority for all recommendations made. (c) Actively research and provide recommendations for new community services, initiatives and provide the Director with supporting documentation.

SECTION 5. Chapter 2 Administration, Article 6 Boards, Commissions, Committees and other Agencies of the Parish, Division 24 Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Sec. 2-834. - Board member terms. is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-834. - Committee Board member terms.

Committee Board members shall serve a four (4) year terms.t the pleasure of the member’s appointing authority. Memberships on the committee board which become vacant due to resignation or termination shall be filled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Ssection 2-832 hereinabove.

The committee board shall elect its own chairperson, who shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms with a maximum of four (4) terms.

SECTION 6. Chapter 2 Administration, Article 6 Boards, Commissions, Committees and other Agencies of the Parish, Division 24 Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Sec. 2-835. - Meetings. is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-835. - Meetings.

The animal shelterJefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services Planning and Marketing Committee advisory board shall meet as it deems regularly as necessary, for the benefit of the community and departmentbut not less frequently than once each month.

SECTION 7. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time of ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered: SUMMARY NO. 26671 ORDINANCE NO. 27123 An ordinance to amend the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, generally and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Parish of Jefferson to update its ordinances and policies concerning animals and their welfare and protection to reflect the current federal and state laws; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Parish of Jefferson to update its ordinances and policies concerning animals and their welfare and protection to reflect the current recognized practices and standards.

THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article I In General, Section 7-2. Impoundment of livestock, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-2. - Impoundment of livestock. (a) …. (b) …. (c) For every animal impounded, the livestock keeper shall document a description of the animal, the name of the owner (if known),the name of the purchaser, adopter or rescue (if transferred) and compensation received (if any). For every animal impounded, the livestock keeper shall document any medical care or treatment provide and the reasons for doing so. he livestock keeper shall keep a book which includes the following: the description of every animal impounded; the name of owner, if known; the name of purchaser or adopter, if the animal is sold or adopted; and any other information in reference to animals impounded. The livestock keeper shall make a detailed report of same to the council. (d) The fees, costs and penalties for violation of the provisions of this section payable to the council-appointed livestock keeper and/or the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services shall be as follows: (1) For impounding: First offense, one hundred fifty dollars ($1500.00) and a written warning; second offense, twoone hundred twenty-five dollars ($200125.00). Upon the occasion of a second offense against an owner within a year, the owner and/or keeper shall be summoned to appear before the Jefferson Parish Administrative Hearing Officer in accordance with sectionSection 7-168 for an administrative hearing.

(2) For keeping: Forty-fiveTen dollars ($4510.00) per head for each and every day said livestock is kept by the keeper.

(3) For vaccination: One hundred seventy-fiveTwenty dollars ($17520.00) for equine Coggins immunization.

(4) For Pick- up and Disposal Only: One hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for deceased animals. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with the requirements and provisions of La. R.S. 3:731, et seq., (Brands, Grades, and Inspection), in particular La. R.S. 3:743 (Strayed animals).

SECTION 2. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-16. -Definitions, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-16. - Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the meaning given herein, unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended: (a) Abandoned: …. (b) Animal: …. (c) Humane Officer: …. (d) Animal care facilityshelter: An establishment that houses, and feeds and provides medical care to stray or homelessunwanted animals operated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services department. (e) Assault: …. (f) At large: …. (g) Attack: …. (h) Bite: …. Any puncture, tear or piercing of the skin caused by the grip of the teeth or jaws of an animal’. (i) Breeder: …. A person who propagates specific animals. An individual who breeds or raises, on his own premises, not more than a singleone or more litter(s) of pups or kittens per year shall notbe considered to be a commercial breeder for the purposes of this article. (j) Cat: …. (k) Confinement: …. To enclose within a boundary or to limit or restrict free movement by methods such as including but not limited to carriers, leash held by a person, fenced yards, and/or kennels but does not include tethering. (l) Cruel treatment or cruelty: ….Every act or omission whereby unjustifiable physical pain or suffering is inflicted, caused or permitted to be inflicted or caused. (m) Dangerous nuisance: …. (n) Dealer/dealer breeder: …. (o) Disposition: …. (p) Dog: …. (q) Domestic animal: …. (r) Enclosure: …. (s) Euthanasia: …. (t) Exigent circumstances: …. (u) Exotic animal: …. (v) Exposed to rabies: …. (w) Feral cat: …. (x) Fowl: …. (y) Grooming shop: …. (z) Harboring: Having the custody or control of an animal including maintaining any premises on which an animal remains or to which it customarily returns. Includes any person acting on behalf of an owner with expressed or implied permission. Any person harboring an animal may be held accountable along with the owner for violations of this chapter. Harboring may be used interchangeable with the term “keeper”. Caring for an animal for a period of fourteenten (140) days or longer is a rebuttable presumption of ownership of the animal within the meaning of this chapter. (aa) Horse: …. (bb) Housing: Refers to living accommodations including but not limited to food, water, shelter, standard care and treatment, veterinary care and any required medical treatment pending a final disposition. (cc) Keeper: …. (dd) Leash: A rope or strap not more than ten (10) feet in length by which an animal is controlled, led or restrained, which is of sufficient strength to control, lead or restrain an animal without breaking. (ee) Livestock: …. (ff) Neglect: Failure to provide water, food, shelter, medical care, failure to act whereby unjustifiable physical pain or suffering is inflicted, causing or permitting conditions to exist that put the animal in unnecessary jeopardy or risk of injury or illness. Neglect may be determined by a judgment, order or the director or designee.

(gg) Nuisance: …. (hh) Owner: …. (ii) Pet: Shall include but not be limited to dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, Guinea pigs, gerbils, chinchillas, mice, parrots, finches, parakeets, cockatiels, love birds, other like birds, sugar gliders and snakes. (jj) Pet shop: Any person or establishment that sells at retail, animals bred by others whether as owner, agent or on consignment, and that sells or offers to sell such animals to the general public at retail. (kk) Police service dog or any dog affiliated with police service: Any dog which is owned, or the service of which is used, by any law enforcement agency for the purpose of aiding in the detection of criminal activity, enforcement of laws, apprehension of offenders, or the location of missing individuals. (ll) Premises: …. (mm) Proper food: …. (nn) Proper shelter: Housing which prevents exposure to the elements. Shelter for all animals must provide protection from the wind, heat, cold, rain, snow or hail and in the case of livestock include access to natural or man-made shade. Below are minimum required standards: 1. ….

2. ….

3. ….

4. Dogs and cats shall be provided with shelter that consists of a secure top, sides, and bottom to protect the animal. Each run shall have a covered portion for protection against sunlight and rain.

The covered portion shall have a raised floor area suitable for the particular size of the animal.

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6. …. (oo) Proper veterinary care: …. (pp) Proper water: …. (qq Provoke: …. (rr) Public auction: …. (ss) Public kennel: A place or establishment other than the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services animal care facilityshelter, where animals not owned by the proprietor are sheltered, fed and watered in return for a fee as a business and is of access to the public. (tt) Public nuisance: …. (uu) Reasonable attempt: …. (vv) Registered animal rescue group: Any non-profit organization (the purpose of which shall be to rescue animals by adoption) or other similar humane organization that: 1. ….

2. ….

3. Upon request, provides to the director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or his/her designee, proof of the animal rescue group’s annual IRS filings. Failure to comply with any or all of the conditions stated above and/or failure to provide required documents shall disqualify a rescue group from participation in any Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services r programs or benefits and said animal rescue group shall not be recognized by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (ww) Sanitary and safe environment: The area in which an animal lives, is kept, or is confined must be kept free of excessive feces, urine, hair, harmful pathogens, rodents and other disease-causing vermin, or other unsanitary conditions. This includes but is not limited to dog kennels, horse stalls and stables, and other animal enclosures or cages. There shall be no unnecessary debris or dangerous or hazardous material in areas where animals are kept, housed, or confined. (xx) Severe injury: …. (yy) Stable: Shall include any building, barn, or other premises whatsoever in which equine species are kept or from where they are let out for hire, working, training or riding, or from which equine species are provided and used to give instruction in riding, or where equine species are boarded. The term shall include existing stables as well as new construction.

A stable shall also include: 1. Commercial stables: Any stable where any charges are made to accommodate equine species; 2. Private stables: Any stable operated by or for a private owner where no charge is made or other compensation is made for the use of facilities. (zz) Tether: …. (aaa) Under control: Tthe restraint of an animal by means of a leash or other device that physically restrains the animal to the owner or keeper’s immediate proximity preventing the animal from trespassing upon the property of others or chasing other persons, animals, or motorized or non-motorized vehicles of any sort. An animal which is otherwise securely and legally confined while in or upon any motor vehicle shall be deemed to be under control. Tethering is prohibited. However, an animal may be placed on a runner that provides a minimum of twenty (20) feet of linear movement equipped with swivel ends and be positioned to prevent tangling and/or hanging along with all other requirements of this chapter including proper shelter, food and water. (bbb) Unprovoked: Means that tThe victim was conducting himself peacefully and lawfully. (ccc) Vaccination: …. (ddd) Veterinarian: …. (eee) Wild animal: …. (fff) Wildlife: ….

SECTION 3. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-17. - Public offering of animals for adoption, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-17. - Public offering of animals for adoption. (a) Generally. No person shall offer dogs or cats for adoption by the public without obtaining from the adopter a signed pledge that the animal will be sterilized by spaying or neutering within twenty (20) days or as soon as it reaches an appropriate age.

With the pledge, the adopter must make a cash deposit in the amount specified in sectionSection 7-30(c), the deposit to be refundable upon evidence of sterilization.

This provision shall not apply to individual owners or breeders licensed under the provisions of this article. (b) (Any pet shop, humane organization, or veterinary clinic may offer pets for adoption upon complying with all requirements of Chapter 7the following regulations. Records must be kept for three (3) years concerning the source of the animal and the adoptee, with the descriptions of the animal including tag number and the name and address of the adoptee.

(2) Penalties for violations shall be those enumerated in section 7-170. (c) The S.P.C.A., the Louisiana S.P.C.A., or any other agency, shall be allowed to offer for adoption animals that are obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services animal care facilityshelter with the approval of the director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (d) …. (e) The provisions of paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section shall not apply to individual owners or breeders licensed under the provisions of this article. (f) Each person as described in paragraph (b) shall follow the same procedure as the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services animal care facilityshelter, a copy of which can be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (fg) A record of all animals placed for adoption shall be forwarded to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services within three (3) days and kept on file for three (3) months; the form(s) shall be furnished by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services.

SECTION 4. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-20 - Trapping of domesticated animals, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-20. - Trapping of domesticated animals. (a) Standard of care for trapped domesticated animals.

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(3) No traps shall be used in extreme or inclement weather conditions which includes but is not limited to temperatures below thirty-two (32) degrees and above ninety-two (92) degrees Fahrenheit, during rain, flash flooding, snow and tropical storm and hurricane watch or warning conditions. No trap shall be set in direct sunlight and the trap shall have airflow for the anticipated ambient temperature. All traps must be covered with material to reduce stress on the animal.

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(5) ….

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(8) ….

(9) Traps shall not be set between noon on Saturday and Monday at 6:00 a.m. as the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services care facilityshelter is not open to accept trapped animals during said time period.

(10) If trapping is accomplished by a commercial business then the additional standards of care must also be met: a. Such commercial business must maintain a written contemporaneous record of when the traps are checked in connection to compliance with sectionSection 7-20(a)(1) and such record must

be made available upon demand by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. b. … (b) All domesticated animals shall be returned to the known or identifiable owner of the trapped animal. In the event, if the owner cannot be identified, then the trapped domesticated animal must be brought into the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services care facilityshelter immediately. (c) … (d) Violations of this section shall be adjudicated before the bureau of administrative adjudicationBureau of Administrative Adjudication and will be subject to any and all penalties under Cchapter 1 and Cchapter 2.5 of the parish Code of Ordinances.

SECTION 5. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-25. - Keeping of exotic animals, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-25. - Keeping of exotic animals. (a) No person shall keep any wild or exotic species of land animals, reptiles, or birds, warm or cold blooded that falls under Class I designated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services’ “Rules for Wild or Exotic Animals.”

A permit costing one hundred fifty dollars ($1500.00) must be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services for all Class II species. Application procedures and requirement for such permit shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services until after it is determined, by inspection or otherwise, whether the keeping of such animals or birds is in violation of any of the provisions of this article or will constitute a nuisance. Under no circumstances will the keeping of poisonous snakes be allowed other than in licensed zoos. All pet shops must obtain a two hundred fifty dollar ($250.00) permit for the possession of Class III animals in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (b) …. (c) …. (d) Classes Class 1. Old and new world primates, tigers, lions, snow leopards, cheetahs, bears, crocodiles, bats, venomous snakes, hawks, eagles, owls, otters, raccoons, opossums, hybrid wolves, wolves, hybrid coyotes, coyotes, chipmunks, and kangaroos.

Class 2. African servals, savannah cats, wallabies, Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons and Gila monsters.

Class 3. Consists of any species of wild or exotic animals and reptiles other than Classes 1. and or Class 2, and will not require a Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services permit. a. Reptiles (except those mentioned in Class 1 and Class 2) and amphibians b. Rats and mice c. Finches, parakeets, cockatiels, love birds and other parrots d. Rabbits e. Guinea pigs f.

Gerbils g. Ferrets Animals not mentioned in this list may be subject to permitting or seizure at the discretion of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services Parish Code of ordinances, and in accordance with federal and Louisiana state laws.

SECTION 6. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-30. - Fees and charges, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-30. - Fees and charges.

The director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services shall have the discretion to place or impounded animals as deemed reasonable as stated in Chapter 7. The director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or the designee may authorize a reduction and/or waiver of the following fees if facts of the particular incident warrant such. The request and the basis for a reduction and the authorization from the director shall be made in writing. (a) Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services animal care facility Shelter redemption fees and charges for dogs, cats and other types of animals. Redemption fees for dogs, cats and other types of animals are as follows: (1) Rabies licensed dog, cat and other types of animals, wearing a current tag: a. Boarding fee per day…..$715.00 b. Redemption fee…..$560.00 c. Microchip…..$3520.00 d. Canine DA2PL and Bordatella vaccinations (dog)..... $250.00 e. Feline FVRCP and Bordatella vaccinations (cat)..... $250.00 (2) Rabies licensed dog, cat and other types of animals not wearing a tag: a. Boarding fee per day…..$157.00 b. Redemption fee.....$5560.00 c. Microchip.....$2035.00 d. Canine DA2PL and Bordatella vaccinations (dog).....$250.00 e. Feline FVRCP and Bordatella vaccinations(cat).....$250.00 (3) Unlicensed dog, cat and other types of animals: a. Boarding fee per day.....$157.00 b. Redemption fee.....$760.00 c. Microchip.....$3520.00 d. Canine DA2PL and Bordatella vaccinations (dog) .....250.00 e. Feline FVRCP and Bordatella vaccinations (cat) ..........$250.00 f.

Rabies vaccination and license.....$25.00 All redemption fees are in addition to the animal care facilityshelter charges in sSection 7-30(c) if applicable for vaccination and licensing. The per day fee includes any portion of a day, (b) Additional redemption fees for subsequent impoundments: (1) The additional redemption fees for additional impoundments occurring within twenty-four (24) months of a previous impoundment, both licensed and unlicensed dogs and cats, are as follows: ..... a. Second impoundment…..$2100.00 b. Third impoundment.....$3200.00 c. Fourth and subsequent impoundment.....$500.00 (2) If redemption is allowed, the subsequent redemption fees for subsequent impoundments of dangerous animals are as follows: a. Second impoundment…..$300250.00 b. Third impoundment.....$500.00 (3) On the firstsecond impoundment of any animal, occurring within a twenty-four-month period of a previous impoundment, the animal shall be spayed or neutered at the direction of the Director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. All veterinary costs for the spaying or neutering shall be borne by the owner.

All redemption fees are in addition to the animal care facility shelter charges in sSection 7-30(c) if applicable for vaccination and licensing. The daily fee includes any portion of a day. (c) Other animal care facility shelter charges: Animal shelter charges are as follows: .....

(1) a. Rabies vaccination fee and license for altered animals.....$20.00 b. Rabies vaccination fee and license for unaltered animals.....$25.00 c. b. Rabies vaccination fee and license for registered animal rescue group.....$75.00 (2) Booster vaccinations for puppies and kittens adopted from the animal care facility shelter.....$20.00 (3) Adoption fees: a. Adult dDogs and catspuppies…..$607.00 b. Puppies Cats and kittens ….$8550.00 1. The director or the designee of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services has the authority to set further reduced adoption fees for special events/sales.

2. Fee does not include a one hundred dollar ($100.00) sterilization deposit if the animal care facility shelter veterinarian determines that the animal is unfit at the time to undergo surgery.

The deposit is in addition to the adoption fee and will be refunded after the animal care facility shelter veterinarian performs the surgery, or a private veterinarian certifies that he has performed the surgery. b. Reserved. ..... c. Goats and pigs ..$75.00 d. Equine species 1. Adoption fee …$80125.00 2. Coggins immunization fee …… $17520.00 3. Any other direct costs e. Other small animals ..... $25.00 (4) Rabies observation …$15075.00 a. Boarding fee per day or any part of a day ..... $150.00 b. Canine DA2PL and Bordatella vaccinations (dog) ..... $250.00 c. Feline FVRCP and Bordatella vaccinations (cat) ..... $250.00 d. Rabies vaccination and license ..... altered $20.00, unaltered $25.00 e. Microchip…..$2035.00 (5) ….

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS conjunction with the annual rabies vaccination campaign ..... altered $20.00, unaltered $25.00 (7) Microchip for a reclaimed, owner or adopted animal ..... $320.00 (8) Microchip for an animal returned to an owner after an attack or bite case investigation or rabies observation quarantine…..$25.00 (9) Veterinary medical physicals on animals for forensic purposes, bite case animals and animals impounded as evidence in a cruelty investigation pending a court hearing…..$150.00 (d) Permit fees: No permit as provided for in division 5 of this article shall be issued until the applicable fee, as follows, has been paid to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. All permit fees are on an annual basis and must be renewed prior to January first of each year. A fee for an initial application for a period of less than a full year shall be half of the amount shown, except for transient zoos. Annual permit fees are as follows: (1) For each pet shop ….$100.00 (2) For each dealer….. $1,000.00 (3) For each breeder…..$350.00 (43) For each dealer breeder….. $1,000.00 (54) For each auction….. $100.00 (65) For each kennel: a. Up to 50 0—49 pounds …. $25.00 b. 50 pounds and over…. $50.00 (76) For each guard dog: a. Up to 500—49 pounds ..... $25.00 b. 50 pounds and over ..... $50.00 (87) For each commercial stable or livery…..$100.00 (98) Registration as stable manager (nontransferable) .…$100.00 (109) Renewal of registration as stable manager ….$10.00 (110) For each grooming shop ….$100.00 SECTION 7. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-31. - Disposition of fees, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-31. - Disposition of fees. (a) All fees received from the rabies vaccination and license fees shall be allocated as follows: (1) Animal care facility Shelteroperations. The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services shall retain seven ten dollars ($710.00) from each annual vaccination and license fee. for shelter operations.

(2) Spay/neuter programs. Ten dollars ($10.00) from each altered and fifteen dollars ($15.00) from each unaltered animal’s vaccination fees, nine hundredtwenty-five dollars ($90025.00) from each responsible breeder permit and nine hundred dollars ($900.00) from each dealer/dealer breeder permit shall be used by the director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services to promulgate and administer a program, the objectives of which shall be, inter alia, to provide a low cost/no cost spay/neuter program, a low cost vaccination clinic for Jefferson Parish and an educational program on responsible pet ownership for Jefferson Parish.

(3) The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services will refund one dollar ($1.00) per processed rabies tag back to the issuing veterinarian/veterinary clinic in a joint collaboration of support towards the spay/neuter program. (b) ….

SECTION 8. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-32. - Laws of other jurisdictions, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-32. - Laws of other jurisdictions.

The provisions of the following federal laws shall govern in the parish, except that there shall be no exemption of laboratory animals from the state and parish anti-cruelty statutes and ordinances: (1) The Animal Welfare Act (AWA), as codified under Laboratory Animal Act, 7 U.S.C.A. § ~ 2131 PL et seq.; and (2) The Horse Protection Act, as codified under 15 U.S.C.A. §~ 1821 et seq.

SECTION 9. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division I, Section 7-33. – Cat Colonies be added to read as follows: Sec. 7-33 Cat Colonies. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person or property owner to place or allow food to be placed or left outdoors and accessible for consumption by feral or community cats, on any residentially zoned property for longer than 30 minutes, except when a cat is actively feeding or when a human is immediately present and supervising the food. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person or property owner to place or allow food to be placed or left outdoors and accessible for consumption by feral or community cats, on any residentially zoned property for longer than 90 minutes in any 24 hour period, except when a cat is actively feeding or when a human is immediately present and supervising the food. (c) It shall be unlawful to place food directly on the ground or to use paper or styrofoam plates, bowls, or containers to feed feral or community cats outdoors. Feeding containers shall be promptly picked up and removed after feeding or the limited time period. The use of gravity feeders to feed feral or community cats is prohibited. It shall be a violation of this section if a gravity feeder is placed in such a manner as the food contained therein is accessible to feral or community cats. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to feed feral or community cats outdoors unless the cat has been sterilized, marked as sterilized and vaccinated against rabies, unless the feeder is making good faith efforts to trap, sterilize, mark as sterilized and vaccinate all fed cats. The marked as sterilized requirement shall not apply to owned cats wearing a collar and current license tag. (e) It shall be unlawful for a person to place cat food on property belonging to another. It shall be an affirmative defense to this subsection if the feeder can provide to JPAWS a copy of the express written consent of the property owner. (f) Persons who regularly feed feral or community cats must make good faith efforts to feed at the same time(s) daily. It shall be unlawful for any person who regularly feeds feral or community cats to knowingly or through inaction allow cats under their care to reproduce. (g) It shall be unlawful to feed cats outside, within 50 feet of a high traffic area or an intersection. (h) This Section shall not apply to Lafreniere Park. (See Section 7-26) (i) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be punished as outlined in Section 1-10 of this Code and shall further be subject to civil suit pursuant to Section 1-11 of this Code.

SECTION 10. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division II, Section 7-47. - Impoundment of dogs, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-47. - Impoundment of dogs. (a) Seizure or notice to owner. Dogs found by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services to be at large may be seized and impounded, or as an alternative, the humane officer finding the dog at large may issue a notice to the owner that his dog is in violation of this section. Such notice will impose upon the dog owner a fine of fiftyten dollars ($5010.00) and shall be paid to the parish in person or by mail within five (5) days of the time the notice was served. Failure to make such payment shall render such owner subject to the penalties provided for in Section 7-33. (b) Redemption. …. (c) Escaped dogs. Should any dog be captured while at large by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or its agent, and shall escape the agents by entering premises of the owner or keeper, or any other person, and such owner, keeper or person refuses to deliver such dog to such agents of the department, such owner, keeper or person may be subject to penaltythe penalties provided for in Section 7-33.

SECTION 11. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division II, Section 7-49. - Taking in and disposition of unwanted animals, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-49. - Taking in and disposition of unwanted animals.

Owners of unwanted animals that reside in the Parish of Jefferson shall make an appointment to maybring and release such animals to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at the discretion of the agency. These animals may to be made available for adoption or other disposition at the discretion of the Director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. The fees for such release shall be as follows: (a) Owner surrender ….. $35.00 on the day of the scheduled appointment10.00 (b) Owner surrender …. $55.00 on a day no appointment is scheduled (c) Owner requested euthanasia ….. $35.00 on the day of the scheduled appointment 10.00 (d) Owner requested euthanasia …. $55.00 on a day no appointment is scheduled (e) Non-Jefferson Parish owner surrender …. $755.00 (f) Nail trim …. $12.50 (g) Cremation ….

1. $40.00 up to and including 25lbs 2. $60.00 25.001 to 40lbs 3. $80.00 40.001 to 60lbs 4. $100.00 >60lbs SECTION 12. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division II, Section 7-50. - Impoundment of cats, rabbits, raccoons, etc., be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-50. - Impoundment of cats, rabbits, etc.

The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may impound any cat, rabbit, hamster, guinea pig, gerbil, and any

other animal of like nature, found to be at large. Any such animal impounded may be reclaimed by the owner upon payment of impoundment and daily board fees and compliance with other legal requirements for keeping of such animal. If no claim is made on any such animal after five three (35) days of impoundment, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may place the animal for adoption, into rescue or humanely dispose of same in its discretion. Each continuous 24-hour period of time shall constitute one day.

SECTION 13. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division II, Section 7-51. - Exception to holding time, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-51. - Exception to holding time. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may, in its discretion, dispose of any animal impounded under the provisions of Ssection 7-47 or 7-50 at any time after the animal’s owner is notified of the impoundment if the owner states that he does not wish to redeem the animal. (b) The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may, within its discretion, dispose of any animal released to the animal care facilityshelter by its owner under Ssection 7-49 at any time after twenty-four (24) hourstwo (2) days, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, have elapsed from the time of the owner’s release of the animal, except that the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may at any time within its discretion dispose of litters of kittens or puppies under 3 weeks old which have been released to the animal care facilityshelter by their owner. Each continuous 24-hour period of time shall constitute one day.

SECTION 14. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division II, Section 7-52. - Release of impounded animal, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-52. - Release of impounded animal. (a) Animals shall be released from the animal care facilityshelter to their owners upon payment of appropriate impoundment and boarding or other fees, and only if the owner produces evidence that the animal, if a dog or cat, has a current valid license, or the dog or cat is inoculated with an anti-rabies vaccine as set forth in Division 3 of this article and a current license issued before the dog or cat may be released, or the owner signs a pledge assuring that he will have the dog or cat inoculated with an anti-rabies vaccine as set forth in Division 3 of this article within one (1) week of its release to its owner. (b) Any person adopting an unspayed or unneutered dog or cat from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services must sign a pledge assuring that he will have the animal spayed or neutered within twenty (20) days or as soon as it reaches an appropriate age as certified by a veterinarian.

With the pledge must be deposited a fee as set forth in Ssection 7-30(c) of this article.

SECTION 15 That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division II, Section 7-55. - Liability of owner for dogs at-large, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-55. - Liability of owner for dogs at-large. (a) In addition to the fees and charges to be paid to the animal care facilityshelter for the release of any impounded dog, any owner who has permitted his licensed or unlicensed dog to roam at-large may be found guilty of a violation of this article and shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in Ssection 7-30. (b) For the first offense, an owner shall have the option to pay either the fees and charges set forth in section 7-30 or the cost to have the animal spayed or neutered by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or another clinic prior to releasing an intact, unaltered dog found to be at-large. A dog’s age or health may allow for an exception to the spay or neuter requirement if the procedure is not recommended by the dog’s treating veterinarian or the veterinarian for the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (c) For any the second offense, the any intact dog shall be spayed or neutered at the owner’s cost prior to its release from impoundment, unless: (1) The health of the dog as determined by a licensed veterinarian, prohibits its spaying or neutering (hereinafter “alteration”); or (2) The owner provides proof from a veterinarian that the dog has been altered; or (3) The dog is less than four (4) months of age; or (4) The owner must provides valid ownership documentation papers verifying the purebred status of the dog and the owner pays all subsequent impoundment fees as established in Ssection 7-30(b). in order to avoid alteration of the purebred dog. In the event the owner elects to have the animal spayed/neutered prior to its release the cost of these services shall be deducted from the impoundment fee.

SECTION 16. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division II, Section 7-56. - Records, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-56. - Records.

The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services shall maintain a proper animal care facilityshelter for any animals seized by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services which shall keep proper documentation books in which shall be registered all animals brought to theits care facilityshelter, the animal name if known, by whom brought, the reason brought, the date of their release or destruction and the amount of fees paid, which books will be opened for public inspection.

SECTION 17. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division IV, Section 7-81. - Treatment of animals which have bitten persons, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-81. - Treatment of animals which have bitten persons. (a) Should an animal bite a person, or be reported to have bitten a person within the limits of the parish, it shall be the duty of the owner or the person having the alleged animal in his possession or under his control to: (1) immediately notify the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services, and surrender the animal to any Humane Officer, animal care facilityshelter manager or designee of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services who is herewith authorized and empowered to enter the premises in order to make any inspection or examination of the animal as may be deemed necessary by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services and (2) provide evidence of the bite including but not limited to a written statement of the incident, photographs, and/or a doctor’s report. It shall be the duty of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services to impound or cause to be impounded any such animal that has bitten a human for a period of ten (10) days for observation either in the hospital facilities of a licensed veterinarian in Jefferson Parish, at the parish animal care facilityshelter or quarantined at the owner’s home pursuant to subsection (b). The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services veterinarian, parish health unit, or other designated and qualified person may order the destruction of such animal upon displaying symptoms of rabies and send the specimen to the bureau of laboratories of the state department of health for a rabies laboratory test. Destruction of such animal is considered an emergency and such destruction shall be done without notice to the owner, keeper and/or harborer or a hearing. Such destruction without a right to notice or a hearing is due to the imminent nature of the disease as such presents an imminent danger to the life, safety and welfare of the victim(s) and others exposed to the animal. (b) A home quarantine of the dog, cat or ferret, with the approval of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services director or designee may be allowed if the following conditions are met: (1) The animal must be current on its rabies vaccination, if applicable; (2) The bite does not result in severe injury; (3) There was only one (1) victim; (4) There is no previous bite, attack or running at large history for the animal; (5) The owner, caregiver, or person that has custody or possession of said animal is willing to sign the appropriate home quarantine agreement understanding that any violation of the agreement will result in impoundment of the animal at the animal care facilityshelter or a veterinary clinic in Jefferson Parish; (6) The owner, caregiver, or person having custody or possession of the animal must agree to not have said animal vaccinated for rabies until completion of the tenday quarantine, and release by the parish animal care facilityshelter; (7) A Humane Officer must verify that the owner, caretaker, or person having custody or possession of the animal has the ability to securely, safely, and humanely confine such animal for the ten-day quarantine period; (8) The animal must appear to be healthy at the time the home quarantine begins. (c) If the director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or designee determines that such animal may be confined under the control or custody of the owner or person having control over it, the owner or person shall notify the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services immediately if the animal shows any symptoms of sickness or abnormal behavior, or escapes, and if such animal dies during confinement, such person having custody thereof shall notify the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services and surrender the body to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services for rabies testing for preparation and submission to the parish health department. Failure to notify as provided herein shall result in penalties in Ssection 7-84 and/or other provisions of this Code. (d) If a home quarantine is allowed, a Hhumane Oofficer shall conduct a visual examination of the animal and photograph it at the outset of and upon conclusion of the ten-day period

take additional photographs of the animal prior to releasing it from such home quarantine if the animal appears to be healthy. (e) If the Hhumane Oofficer finds any signs of illness or change in behavior of the home quarantined animal, the officer must immediately notify the animal care facilityshelter veterinarian or Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services director or other designee, to determine a proper course of action.

SECTION 18. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division IV, Section 7-84. - Refusal to surrender or report an animal; penalty, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-84. - Refusal to surrender or report an animal; penalty (a) No person shall fail or refuse to surrender an animal for supervised quarantine, confinement or humane destruction as required herein for rabies control when deemed advisable by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or notify the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services as required in Ssection 7-81. (b) …. (c) …

SECTION 19. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-85. – Release of animal from quarantine at the parish animal shelter be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-85. - Release of animal from quarantine at the parish animal care facilityshelter.

Any animal impounded or confined for rabies quarantine at the animal care facilityshelter shall be released upon completion of the ten (10) days observation period only upon authorization of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services veterinarian, director or director’s designee. Any such animal, iIf a dog, cat or ferret, the animal must have a valid license and vaccination before it may be released.

SECTION 20. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-86. – Testing and destruction of animals indicating rabies be amended to read as follows:Sec. 7-86. Testing and destruction of animals indicating rabies.

Should any animal undergoing the ten (10) days observation for having bitten a person show indication of illness or change in behavior, it shall be the duty of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Servicesanimal shelter department to destroy such animal after confirming such need by a licensed veterinarian.

The parish health unit or the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services shall send the specimen of any such animal, and also the specimen of any animal which died during the rabies quarantine, to the bureau of laboratories of the state department of health for a rabies laboratory test. Upon notification to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services veterinarian or director that a rabies test is positive, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services director or veterinarian shall then handle the results pursuant to the Center for Disease Control Guidelines.

SECTION 21. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-96. - Pet shops, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-96. - Pet shops. (a) Permit required. No person shall operate a pet shop unless a permit to operate such establishment shall have been granted by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. Application procedures and requirements for such permit shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services under the provisions of this article. The permit period shall be the calendar year and the permit fee shall be as stated in Ssection 7-30 for each permit period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the calendar year. (b) … (c) Application for permit; temporary permit. Permit application forms may be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at #1 Humane Way, P.O. Box 10640, Jefferson LA 70181-0640, or may be requested in writing or by telephone. Completed, notarized forms accompanied by the appropriate fee may be mailed to the above address. If an applicant certifies that all of the requirements of these rules and regulations are being met in his establishment, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may issue a temporary permit until such time as it may make a physical inspection of the establishment. Such temporary permit, however, shall not be valid for more than three (3) months from date of issue, and shall be revoked at the time of inspection if all permit requirements are not being met. Upon certification by an authorized representative of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services that all pertinent requirements are being met, the director shall forthwith issue a regular permit which shall be valid until December thirtyfirst of the year issued. (d) Renewal of permits. …. (e) Inspection. …. (f) Prohibitions. No pet shop may keep or offer for sale to the public any wild or exotic species of land animals, reptiles or birds that falls under Class I or Class 2 designated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services’ “Rules for Wild or Exotic Animals” including, but not limited to: felines other than domestic cats; simians of all types including monkeys, apes and chimpanzees; opossums; skunks; raccoons and poisonous snakes. (g) Minimum standards for care of animals: …. (h) Records; number and person to contact in emergency. …. (i) ….

SECTION 22. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-97. - Public kennels and public auctions, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-97. - Public kennels and public auctions. (a) Permit required. No person shall operate a public auction, public raffle or a public kennel for non-livestock animals.

No person shall operate a public livestock auction or a public livestock kennel unless a permit to operate such establishment shall have been granted by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. Application procedures and requirements for such permit shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services under the provisions of this article. The permit period shall be the calendar year and the permit fee shall be as stated in Ssection 7-30 for each permit period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the calendar year. The auctioning or raffling of non-livestock animals is strictly prohibited. (b) Requirements for holding permit. All public livestock auctions and kennels shall, in addition to all other requirements of this article, comply with the requirements set forth below. Failure to meet these requirements shall be grounds for denial of a permit to operate a public auction or kennel or revocation of any previously issued permit. (c) Application for permit; temporary permit. Permit application forms may be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at #1 Humane Way, P.O. Box 10640, Jefferson LA 70181-0640, or may be requested in writing or by telephone. Completed, notarized forms accompanied by the appropriate fee may be mailed to the above address. If an applicant certifies that all of the requirements of these rules and regulations are being met in his establishment, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may issue a temporary permit until such time as it may make a physical inspection of the establishment. Such temporary permit, however, shall not be valid for more than three (3) months from date of issue, and shall be revoked at the time of inspection if all permit requirements are not being met. Upon certification by an authorized representative of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services that all pertinent requirements are being met, the director or designee shall forthwith issue a regular permit which shall be, valid until December thirty-first of the year issued. (d) Renewal of permits. …. (e) Inspection. All public livestock auctions and kennels shall be subject to inspection at any time by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (f) Minimum standards for care of animals: (1) ….

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(3) All cages and enclosures shall be of metal or nonporous plastic material for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be of sufficient size as to provide a minimum cage height of no less than six (6) inches plus the height of the animaldog at the top of the head, nor should the width or depth be less than six (6) inches plus the length of the animaldog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. All enclosures shall be such that the animal can safely and comfortably turn around, lay down and stand up. Cage floors shall be of solid material, or if of open mesh construction at least one-half (½) of the floor area shall be covered with cardboard, multiple layers of paper, plastic sheet or other continuous substantial material; (4) ….

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(8) Unless they are sterilized, aAdult animals of opposite sexes shall not be kept in the same cage or run; (9) All animals shall receive adequate exercise. (g) Records; number and person to contact in emergencies. ….

SECTION 23. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-98. - K-9 or guard or attack dog services, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-98. - K-9, guard or attack dog services. (a) Permit required. No person shall operate a K-9, guard or attack dog service unless a permit to operate such establishment shall have been granted by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. Application procedures and requirements for such permit shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and

Animal Welfare Services under the provisions of this article.

The permit period shall be the calendar year and the permit fee shall be as stated in Ssection 7-30 for each permit period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the calendar year. (b) Requirements for holding of permit. …. (c) Application for permit; temporary permit. Permit application forms may be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at #1 Humane Way, P.O. Box 10640, Jefferson LA 70181-0640, or may be requested in writing or by telephone. Completed, notarized forms accompanied by the appropriate fee may be mailed to the above address. If any applicant certifies that all of the requirements of these rules and regulations are being met in his establishment, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may issue a temporary permit until such time as it may make a physical inspection of the establishment. Such temporary permit, however, shall not be valid for more than three (3) months from date of issue, and shall be revoked at the time of inspection if all permit requirements are not being met. Upon certification by an authorized representative of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services that all pertinent requirements are being met, the director shall forthwith issue a regular permit which shall be valid until December thirtyfirst of the year issued. (d) Renewal of permit. …. (e) Inspection. …. (f) Minimum standards: (1) ….

(2) Permanent hHousing for dogs not on duty or in transport shall consist of runs whose dimensions and areas shall be a minimum of six (6) feet x eight (8) feet with three sides, a covering, cement foundation, and a dog house placed in the inside of the kennel. A lock should be placed on the outside of the housing kennel. Cages may be used for temporary housing not to exceed thirty (30) days, provided that the cage is thirty-six (36) inches long by twenty-four (24) inches wide by twenty-eight (28) inches tall or as long as the width or depth but no less than six (6) inches plus the length of the dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. In no case should the cage height be less than six (6) inches plus the height of the dog at the top of the head.

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(7) Cages used only for the transportation of guard dogs must be a minimum of need to be is thirty-six (36) long by twenty-four (24) inches wide by twenty-eight (28) inches tall, however, each cage used must be of sufficient size that a dog placed in it can stand erect with at least six (6) inches of clear space above its head. The length of the cage must be at least six (6) inches longer than the length of the dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, and the width of the cage should be such as to permit the dog to turn around freely. Cages shall have bottoms of solid material and be covered so as to provide protection from the elements; (8) …

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SECTION 24. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-99. - Dealer breeders and/or dealers, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-99. - Dealer breeders, breeders and dealers. (a) Permit required. No person shall be a dealer breeder, breeder or dealer unless a permit to operate as a dealer breeder, breeder and/or dealer shall have been granted by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services.

Applications procedures and requirements for such permit shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services under the provisions of this article. The permit period shall be the calendar year and the permit fee shall be as stated in Ssection 7-30 for each permit period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the calendar year. Any advertisement promulgated by a dealer breeder or /dealer for the sale of any animal in Jefferson Parish shall include the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services Permit Number. The dealer breeder or/dealer shall display the permit number on the bottom right hand side of the ad using the verbiage “JP Permit No. (fill in number).” (b) Requirements for holding of permit. All dealer breeders, breeders and dealers must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and never been convicted of neglect or cruelty to animals and in addition to all other requirements of this article, comply with the requirements set forth below. Failure to meet these requirements shall be grounds for denial of a permit to operate, or revocation of any previously issued permit. (c) Application for permit; temporary permit. Permit application forms may be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at #1 Humane Way, P.O. Box 10640, Jefferson LA 70181-0640, or may be requested in writing or by telephone. Completed, notarized forms accompanied by the appropriate fee may be mailed to the above address. If an applicant certifies that all of the requirements of these rules and regulations are being met in his establishment, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may issue a temporary permit until such time as it may make a physical inspection of the establishment. Such temporary permit, however, shall not be valid for more than three (3) months from date of issue, and shall be revoked at the time of inspection if all permit requirements are not being met. Upon certification by an authorized representative of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services that all pertinent requirements are being met, the director or designee shall forthwith issue a regular permit which shall be valid until December 31 of the year issued. (d) Renewal of permit. …. (e) Inspection. The establishment of all dealer breeders, breeders and/or dealers shall be subject to inspection at any time by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (f) Prohibitions. No dealer breeder shall allow any female dog or cat to produce more than two (2) litters in any one (1) continuous 24-month period. The day the first baby in the first litter is born shall be counted as day 1 of the 24-month period. (g) Minimum standards for care of animals: (1) ….

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(3) All cages and enclosures shall be of metal or nonporous plastic material for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be of sufficient size as to provide a minimum cage height of no less than six (6) inches plus the height of the animaldog at the top of the head, nor should the width or depth be less than six (6) inches plus the length of the animaldog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. All enclosures shall be such that the animal can safely and comfortably turn around, lay down and stand up. Cage floors shall be of solid material, or if of open mesh construction at least one-half (½) of the floor area shall be covered with cardboard, multiple layers of paper, plastic sheet or other continuous substantial material; (4) ….

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SECTION 25. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-100. - Grooming shops, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-100. - Grooming shops. (a) Permit required. No person shall operate a grooming shop unless a permit to operate such an establishment shall have been granted by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. Application procedures and requirements for such permit shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services under the provisions of this article. The permit period shall be the calendar year and the permit fee shall be as stated in Ssection 7-30 for each permit period or part thereof beginning the first day of the calendar year. (b) … (c) Application for permit; temporary permit. Permit application forms may be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at #1 Humane Way, P.O. Box 10640, Jefferson LA 70181-0640, or may be requested in writing or by telephone. Completed, notarized forms accompanied by the appropriate fee may be mailed to the above address. If an applicant certifies that all of the requirements of these rules and regulations are being met in his establishment, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may issue a temporary permit until such time as it may make a physical inspection of the establishment. Such temporary permit, however, shall not be valid for more than three (3) months from date of issue, and shall be revoked at the time of inspection if all permit requirements are not being met. Upon certification by an authorized representative of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services that all pertinent requirements are being met, the director or designee shall forthwith issue a regular permit which shall be valid until December thirty-first of the year issued.

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(3) All cages and enclosures shall be of metal or nonporous plastic material for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be of sufficient size as to provide a minimum cage height of no less than six (6) inches plus the height of the animaldog at the top of the head, nor should the width or depth be less than six (6) inches plus the length of the animaldog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. All enclosures shall be such that the animal can safely and comfortably turn around, lay down and stand up. Cage floors shall be of solid material, or if of open mesh construction at least one-half (½) of the floor area shall be covered with cardboard, multiple layers of paper, plastic sheet or other continuous substantial material; (4) …

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(8) All animals kept for over eight (8) hours shall receive adequate exercise. This provision shall be applicable only to animals kept over eight (8) hours. (h) Standards for personnel: (1) There must be at least one (1) qualified dog groomer in charge at all times.

(2) Qualified gGroomers must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have one (1) of the following qualifications: a. …. b. …. c. …. (i) Records; number and person to contact in emergencies. ….

SECTION 26. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-101. - Stables generally, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-101. - Stables generally. (a) Building permit. No person shall build, erect, install, alter or replace any stable until a building permit is obtained from the Ddepartment of building permitsInspection and Code Enforcement. Such a permit shall be issued in accordance with rules and regulations of the department and those promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services under the provisions of this article and shall remain in effect until such structure is erected or until such time as a permit to operate such a stable is granted or denied as herein provided. (b) Requirements for operating permit. ….

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(9) …. (c) Building and zoning regulations. The Ddepartment of building permitsInspection and Code Enforcement, upon recommendation of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services, may from time to time prescribe reasonable building and zoning regulations which are consistent with the provisions of this article for the construction of stables.

SECTION 27. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-102. - Permit to operate a commercial stable, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-102. - Permit to operate a commercial stable. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, maintain or manage a stable or permit the maintenance of a stable upon his premises unless he shall first obtain from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services department a permit issued in accordance with rules and regulations of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services promulgated under the provisions of this article. The permit period shall be the calendar year and the permit fee shall be as stated in Ssection 7-30 for each permit period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the calendar year. (b) …. (c) …. (d) A stable permit may be transferred to a new owner of the premises upon payment of a transfer fee as stated in Ssection 7-30 and the submission of a written application of the proposed new holder of the license to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services department together with the written consent of the present holder endorsed thereon. Such permits when issued by the department shall be posted together with the original permit. (e) …

SECTION 28. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-103. - Rules and regulations for permit to own or operate a stable, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-103. - Rules and regulations for permit to own or operate a stable.

All stables shall, in addition to all other requirements of this article, comply with the requirements set forth below. Failure to meet these requirements shall be grounds for denial for a permit to operate, or revocation for any previously issued permit.

(1) Application for permit. Permit application forms may be obtained from the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at #1 Humane Way, P.O. Box 10640, Jefferson LA 70181-0640, or may be requested in writing or by telephone. Completed, notarized forms accompanied by the appropriate fee may be mailed to the above address. If an applicant certifies that all the requirements of these rules and regulations are being met in his establishment, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services department may issue a temporary permit until such time as it may make a physical inspection of the establishment. Such temporary permit, however, shall not be valid for more than three (3) months from date of issue, and shall be revoked at the time of inspection if all permit requirements are not being met. Upon certification by an authorized representative of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services department that all pertinent requirements are being met, the director shall forthwith issue a regular permit which shall be valid until December 31 of the year issued.

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(4) Minimum standards for care of animals: a. Feeding. …. b. Riding equipment. … c. Sanitation. …. d. Fly control. … e. Health of the animals. …. f.

Disputed findings. If the owner/operator of the stable should be unable to come to an agreement with the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services inspectors as to the sanitation of the premises, the health department shall be asked to issue an opinion as to the general conditions of sanitation. In a dispute over the health or condition of the animal, the owner/ operator shall have the right to present the opinion of his own veterinarian to the inspector before a decision is reached. If further veterinary advice is warranted, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services veterinarian may be consulted after the attending veterinarian has been notified. In all cases, the owner/ operator has the right to petition the board for a hearing before his permit is refused or revoked.

SECTION 29. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division V, Section 7-105. - Zoos, carnivals and exhibitions, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-105. - Zoos, carnivals and exhibitions.

No person shall operate a commercial zoo or exhibition of animals or carnival, circus or other enterprise where animals are used or displayed on public or private property wherein an admission fee is charged, or in the absence of such fee, when the exhibition or zoo is used as an incentive to enter a commercial establishment unless a permit for such operation shall have been granted by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services department. Application procedures and requirements for such permit shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services under the provisions of this article. The permit period shall be the calendar year for permanently established zoos or exhibitions and the permit fee shall be as stated in Ssection 7-30(d) for each permit period or part thereof. In the case of temporary or transient zoos or exhibitions (“petting zoos”) the permit period shall be as requested by the applicant and the permit fee shall be by the day as stated in Ssection 7-30(d).

SECTION 30. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VI, Section 7-126. - Cruelty in general, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-126. - Cruelty in general. (a) No person shall or cause another to ill-treat, neglect, abandon, or cruelly treat an animal. No person shall or cause another to unnecessarily or cruelly beat, mutilate, kill, torture, inflict injury, abuse, cause or procure to be beaten, mutilated, killed, tortured, injured, or abused, any animal or commit any act which under any other law constitutes cruel treatment, or fail to provide obvious necessary veterinary care. (b) … (c) No animal shall be denied access to proper food, water, shelter, sanitary and safe environment, or proper veterinary care as is provided in Ssection 7-16 and in Division 6 of

Chapter 7. (d) … (e) When a person is charged with cruelty to animals, said person’s animal may be seized. Any animal so seized shall be impounded in the custody of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services animal care facilityshelter or other location approved by the Director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. (f) ….

SECTION 31. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VI, Section 7-128. - Cruelty to animals, simple and aggravated, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-128. - Cruelty to animals, simple and aggravated. (a) Any person or entity, including the owner, harborer or keeper of an animal, and/or property owner where an animal is housed permanently or temporarily who commits, allows or causes another to commit any of the following shall be guilty of simple cruelty to animals: (1) …

(2) Having charge, custody, or possession of any animal, fails to provide proper food, water, shelter, sanitary and safe environment, or veterinary care. (See definitions of proper food, water, shelter, sanitary and safe environment, and veterinary care in Ssection 7-16 of this chapter.)

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(6) Sales or gifts of animals prohibited. a. No person shall place any animal on public display for the purpose of sale, offer for sale, barter or giveaway upon any street, sidewalk, parking lot, shopping center walkway or other public place except wherein registered rescue groups are offering for adoption at re-homing events including but not limited to, Pet Fest. b. … c. ….

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(15) Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes a domestic animal shall stop at once and render such assistance as may be possible and shall immediately report such injury or death to the animal’s owner; in the event the owner cannot be ascertained and located, such operator shall at once report the accident to the Jefferson Parish Ssheriff’s Ooffice and the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services.

(16) Any person who mistreats any living animal by any act or omission whereby unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused to or permitted upon the animal. (b) Any person or entity, including the owner or keeper of the animal, or property owner where the animal is housed permanently or temporarily, who commits, allows or causes another to commit any of the following shall be guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals: (1) ….

(2) Abandons any animal. A person shall not be considered to have abandoned an animal if he delivers to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services animal care facilityshelter, a recognized humane organization or a registered rescue group an animal which he found running at large or if the animal is being voluntarily relinquished to the animal care facilityshelter by the owner; (3) …

(4) Performing animals. ….

(5) Any person who moleststampers with livestock at a public livestock exhibition or at a private sale. shall also be guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals.

(6) Any person who intentionally or with criminal negligence or allows another to mistreats any living animal whether belonging to himself or another by any act or omission which causes or permits unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain, suffering, or death to the animal shall also be guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals.

(7) Any person Hhaving charge, custody, control or possession of any dog, cat, or other small pet or property owner where the animal is housed permanently or temporarily who fails to bring the animal inside the confines of the home or provide proper shelter which also includes but is not limited to insulation such as blanket, hay, newspaper when temperatures reach or fall below thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit or when temperatures reach about eighty-five (85) degrees Fahrenheit.

(8) Any person who mistreats any living animal by any act or omission whereby unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused to or permitted upon the animal. (c) …

SECTION 32. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VI, Section 7-129. - Seizure and disposition of animals cruelly treated, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-129. - Seizure and disposition of animals cruelly treated. (a) … (b) Disposition of such animals: (1) Prior to seizing the animal(s), a search and/or seizure warrant must be obtained unless exigent circumstances exist which is defined in JPCO Section 7-16. The seizing officer shall notify the owner(s) of the seized animal of the provisions of this section by posting an original or a copy of the search warrant at the location or other documentation of seizure where the animal was seized if under exigent circumstances or by leaving it with a person of suitable age and discretion residing at that location at the time of the seizure. The search warrant or other documentation will serve as the notice of violation.

The bond notice shall be posted within twenty-four (24) hours of the seizure. a. The bond notice shall contain the case number, the names of the party(ies) name(s) and mailing address(es), and estimated housing costs pending the hearing date for either civil or criminal prosecution at fifteenten dollars ($150.00) per day not including medical expenses. An expedited hearing before the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication can be had upon the defendant(s) and victim(s) waiving the hearing notice requirement found in JPCO ChapterSection 2.5. b. The named party has fifteen (15) days from the date the bond notice is posted to pay the estimated housing costs for thirty (30) days of housing the animal(s). Failure to pay the estimated housing costs in full within fifteen (15) days, including weekends and holidays, will result in the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services in its discretion, holding the seized animal out for adoption, fostering, euthanization, etc. as it deems reasonable. If the initial bond amount is paid within the fifteen (15) day period, the animal(s) will be held in custody in the animal care facilityshelter or other approved location. c. Each additional bond period shall be for thirty (30) days until a final disposition has been rendered by the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication or a court of competent jurisdiction. d. …. e. …. f. ….

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(4) The seized animal shall be held by the animal care facilityshelter or the place of transfer for a minimum period of fifteen (15) consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, after such bond notice is given.

Thereafter, if a person who claims an interest in such animal has not posted bond in accordance with this section, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services Parish Animal Shelter may, in its discretion, hold the seized animal out for adoption, fostering, euthanization etc. (c) Upon a person’s adjudication or conviction of cruelty to animals, in addition to all fines, costs and punishment authorized by law: (1) It shall be proper for the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication or a court of competent jurisdiction, in its discretion, to order the forfeiture and final disposition of the custody of any animal found to be cruelly treated in accordance with this section and the forfeiture of the bond posted pursuant to subsection (b) as part of the sentence. The Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication or a court of competent jurisdiction may, in its discretion, order the payment of any reasonable costs, including but not limited to housing costs incurred in the boarding or veterinary treatment of any seized animal prior to the disposition of the animal, whether or not a bond was posted by the defendant. In the event of the acquittal or final discharge without conviction of the accused, the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication or a court of competent jurisdiction shall, on demand, direct the delivery of any animal held in custody to the owner thereof and order the return of any bond posted pursuant

to subsection (b), less reasonable administrative costs.

Nothing in this section shall prevent the euthanasia of any seized animal, at any time, whether or not any bond was posted, if a licensed veterinarian determines that the animal is not likely to survive and is suffering, as a result of any physical condition. In such instances, the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication or a court of competent jurisdiction, in its discretion, may order the return of any bond posted, less reasonable costs, at the time of trial.

(3) …. (d) The Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services may, in its discretion, hold the seized animal out for adoption, fostering, euthanization etc. due to the failure of the owner or interested parties to act including but not limited to posting of bond(s) or redemption of a seized animal within seventy-two (72) hours of a final disposition of the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication. If a court of competent jurisdiction releases the animal to the custody of the owner or keeper, the person charged to be in violation under Division 6 of Chapter 7 shall have no legal right or recourse against the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or adoptive person and shall hold harmless all persons and entities associated with said adoption or other disposition.

SECTION 33. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VI, Section 7-130. - Penalties, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-130. - Penalties. (a) If prosecuted before the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication, any person found to have violated the provisions in Division 6 shall be punished as provided in Chapter 2.5 of the Code of Ordinances in addition to the hearing officer having the authority to limit the amount of animals the guilty person may own, keep or harbor, the hearing officer may order that the animal that is the subject of the adjudication is prohibited from returning to the person found to be guilty under this division. The hearing officer may also assess against the defendant, the housing costs and medical expenses the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services incurred as a result of impoundment of the animal. Finally, the hearing officer may order that the animal be spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and have updated vaccinations at the cost to the defendant and any other reasonable provision(s) that the hearing officer deems warranted in his discretion. (b) If prosecuted through the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office and the defendant(s) is found to have committed the crime of simple and/or aggravated cruelty to animals then said defendant(s) shall be guilty of a cruelty to animalsmisdemeanor.

(1) The custodian may retain custody of the animal for the purpose of evidence upon the trial, subject to the order of the court. Upon conviction of the accused, all costs incurred in the housing of any seized animal pending disposition of any animal cruelty charge, shall be borne by the person so convicted. If a seized animal is unable to humanely survive the final disposition of the animal cruelty charge, the animal shall be humanely put to death, but only upon the certification of a licensed veterinarian either that the animal is not likely to survive or that in his professional judgment, by reason of the physical condition of the animal, it should be humanely euthanized. (c) … (d) ….

SECTION 34. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VI, Section 7-131. – Emergencies and Disclaimer of Liability, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-131. – Emergencies and Disclaimer of Liability iIn cases where it reasonably appears that an animal is creating an imminent danger to the health, life or safety of a person or other animal or for the prevention of unnecessary or unjustifiable suffering of the animal and the suffering or danger cannot be reasonably remedied unless said animal is euthanized, the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services veterinarian or designee may euthanize the animal without notice to the owner due to exigent circumstances. If an emergency occurs and a final disposition made, the parish shall not be liable for the euthanasia of an animal which results in saving a person’s life, ensuring the health of a person, prevents prolonged suffering or pain of an animal and/or the spread of disease or illness to other animals in the care facilityshelter. The reasons for such euthanasia must be documented by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services veterinarian or designee. Within twenty-four (24) hours of the emergency action, the owner shall be notified of the incident, the reason for the action taken and the notice that a hearing can be requested before the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication within ten (10) days including holidays and weekends.

SECTION 35. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VI, Section 7-135. - Fighting contests, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-135. - Fighting contests.

Each and every person convicted of promoting, staging, conducting, participating directly or indirectly as an observer in a dog fight, cock fight, pigeon shoot, turkey shoot, bear wrestling event or other staged animal fighting contest or found to be in position of paraphernalia conducive to such activities (i.e. drugs, leg spurs, rings, treadmills, logbooks, photographs, recordings, altered animals, mating/rape stands, etc.) or allowing an animal to be used in any such activities shall be guilty of cruelty to animalsa misdemeanor.

SECTION 36. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VI, Section 7-143. - Failure to care for, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-143. - Failure to care for.

Failure of any person to adequately house, feed and water animals in his possession or custody shall constitute a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, such person shall be fined and/or imprisoned according to the provisions of Ssection 7-33, or may be both fined and imprisoned in the discretion of the court. Such animals shall be subject to seizure and impoundment and, upon conviction of such person, may be adopted, fostered or euthanized atin the discretion of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services department, and such failure shall constitute grounds for revocation of license, permit, certification or registration by the department.

SECTION 37. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VII, Section 7-155. - Prohibited generally, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-155. - Prohibited generally. (a) Purpose. … (b) Every owner or keeper of animals shall exercise proper care and control of animals. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meaning: (1) …. (i) …. (ii) ….

(2) Vicious animal means any animal which according to the records of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or other appropriate law enforcement authority: (i) … (ii) …. (iii) previously been found to be a “dangerous animal,” and the animal again bites, or attacks a human being or bites, attacks, or kills a domestic animal without provocation; or. a. Owner can also be found guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition, tThe dangerous animal shall be immediately confiscated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services, placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time, or impounded and held pending the outcome of a hearing before any trier of fact. The owner shall be responsible for payment of all housing costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the animal during any hearing process regardless of final disposition of the animal.; or (iv) without provocation caused the death of a human being. In such case, the animal shall be seized by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services and euthanized pursuant to emergency provisions in Ssection 7-132; or (v) … (vi) bites or injures another domestic animal while off the property of the owner more than two (2) times in twenty-four (24) consecutive months; or. (vii) …. a. … (c) … (d) Victims must submit to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services animal shelter evidence of a bite. Evidence can to include either a photograph of the bite accompanied by and an affidavit of the incident, a doctor’s report accompanied by an affidavit of the incident or a photograph of the bite accompanied by a law enforcement officer’s report.

SECTION 38. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VII, Section 7-157. - Hearing procedures, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-157. - Hearing procedures. (a) … (b) A hearing notice must be provided to the owner of the animal that has allegedly given rise to the incident in question, the victim, and property owner where the aforementioned animal is kept not less than ten (10) days from the date of impoundment or incident. The owner of the alleged offending animal, the victim, and property owner where such animal is kept must receive proper service under Ssection 2.5-7. The (2)

hearing notice shall state the time, date and location of the hearing, the alleged violations, the need to appear with or without an attorney and that hearings may proceed with or without interested parties upon reasonable notice and that hearing costs, fines and/or other penalties may be accessed including destruction of the animal. (c) …. (d) …. (e) …. (f) … (g) …. (h) Hearings shall be conducted as set forth herein. Should this Ssection be silent to any hearing or appeal provisions, Chaptersection 2.5-7 and section 2.5-10 shall governmay be referenced. In no case shall any other provisions of this code supersede the provisions set forth herein.

SECTION 39. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VII, Section 7 -158 - Impoundment pending hearing or appeal, be amended to read as follows: (a) The director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services at his discretion, may seize, impound and continue to impound at the animal care facilityshelter any animal pending a hearing or appeal as provided in this article. The director shall have such right notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary or any provision which imposes a maximum holding period. In exercising this discretion, the director may consider the likelihood of an animal being declared dangerous or vicious, or that the animal is under observation pursuant to this article or any other factor which is in the best interest of the public or welfare or the animal. (b) In the event the humane destruction of an animal is ordered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the administrative hearing officer may order that the animal be confined at the animal care facilityshelter or other location approved by the director of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services during the required delay period and/or pending any appeal by the owner. (c) …. (d) ….

SECTION 40. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VII, Section 7-160. - Requirements; penalties; fines; costs, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-160. - Requirements; penalties; fines; costs. (a) …. (b) No dangerous or vicious animal shall be allowed in the Parish of Jefferson unless the owner of such animal shall meet the following requirements for the duration of ownership and harborage in the parish: (1) Dangerous or vicious animals. …. (i) …. (ii) …. (iii) … (iv) …. (v) …. a. … b. … c. ….

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(3) Vicious animals. (i) …. (ii) … (iii) …. (iv) It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow any vicious animal to be outside of the dwelling of the owner or outside of the enclosure unless it is necessary for the owner to obtain veterinary care, move the animal to a new location or in order to dispose of the animal in accordance with the orders of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services director or the administrative hearing officer, in such event, the animal shall be securely muzzled and restrained with a restraint having a tensile strength of three hundred (300) pounds and not exceeding three (3) feet in length, and shall be under the direct control, supervision and physical restraint of the owner or other competent adult that has permission from the owner to physically restrain the animal. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the animal or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal.

This section may also be applicable to animals declared dangerous, after a hearing in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, when so ordered by the administrative hearing officer or the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services director. (c) Non-compliance.

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(1) Fines for a first offense for violating these provisions shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation per day any violation shall continue. Each day any violation of any provision of this Code shall continues constitutes a separate offense. Each continuous 24-hour period of time shall constitute one day.

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(3) In addition to any other fee or penalty imposed, the owner of any animal, and any other person violating any provision of this article, may be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction of each such offense for each animal or incident before a court of competent jurisdiction shall be fined and/or imprisoned in accordance with the provisions of Ssections 1-10 et seq. 1-11 and/or 19-4.

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SECTION 41. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VIII, Section 7-174. - Dangerous nuisance, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-174. - Dangerous nuisance. (a) It is unlawful for any person having the ownership, custody, or control of any animal, either willfully or by failure to exercise due care, to allow such animal to: (1) …

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(3) Otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals when unprovoked provided such dangerous nuisance is observed by a) athe Humane Officer or other law enforcement officer or attested to in a sworn statement by at least one (1) person and dutifully investigated by the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services or b) any person with evidence including tape or video recordings and/or photographs of the incident who provides such evidence to the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services and as otherwise defined in this chapter. (b) ….

SECTION 42. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article II, Division VIII, Section 7-175. - Violations; citations; hearings; penalties, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-175. - Violations; citations; hearings; penalties. (a) Upon receipt of a nuisance complaint and verification by a Hhumane Oofficer or law enforcement agent of such nuisance, a reasonable attempt shall be made to notify the person with ownership, custody, or control of the animal in question to inform them of the nuisance complained of and that a nuisance complaint has been received, and may issue a citation to said person(s). (b) Upon receipt of a second complaint within a twelve-month period, from any person and verified by a Humane Officer or law enforcement officer, including the original complainant, a Hhumane Oofficer or law enforcement agent, without further warning, shall issue a citation to the owner and/or person with custody or control of the animal or animals causing the nuisance. (c) Upon receipt of a third complaint within a twelve-month period, from any person, and verified by a Humane Officer or law enforcement officer including the original complainant, a Hhumane Oofficer or law enforcement agent, without further warning, shall issue a citationviolation notice to the owner and/or person with custody or control of the animal or animals causing the nuisance, in lieu of a citation, and the matter will be set for hearing. (d) … (e) All hearings docketed for nuisance violations shall be subject to the hearings procedures in Ssection 2.5-7 of this Code. (f) Any person deemed to have a nuisance animal issued a citation for a nuisance shall be fined as follows: 1) one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) for a first offense 2), twoone hundred twenty-five dollars ($225100.00) for a second offense 3), and for a third or subsequent offense within a twelvemonth period shall be punished pursuant to Ssection 1-10 et seq. and/or section 1-11 of this Code. (g) … (h) If there is no physical evidence submitted by the complainant and no personal observations by the officer for the complaint, the violation shallmay be dismissed at the discretion of the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services director or designee. (i) …

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SECTION 43. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article IV, Section 7-210. - Same—Prohibitions, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-210. - Same—Prohibitions.

In addition to the prohibitions found in Ssection 7-207, it shall be unlawful for any person to approach with any commercial or recreational boat or vessel within one thousand (1,000) feet of the purple martin roosting areas along the Greater New Orleans Expressway bridge over Lake Pontchartrain within the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bird Sanctuary during the period beginning fifteen (15) minutes before sunset and ending fifteen (15) minutes after sunrise, except for scientific purposes under the authority of a permit duly issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

SECTION 44. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article VI, Section 7-219. - Feeding prohibited, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-219. - Feeding prohibited. (a) Except as provided in Ssection 7-220 below, it shall be prohibited to harm, harass, and/or intentionally feed waterfowl by making food available for consumption on private property or on public property within a radius of twenty (20) feet of a public street and/or residence within the territorial limits of Jefferson Parish. (b) … (c) …

SECTION 45. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article VI, Section 7-220. - Prohibition exceptions and affirmative defenses, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-220. - Prohibition exceptions and affirmative defenses.

The provisions of Ssection 7-219 above shall not apply to: (1) …

(2) Any Hhumane Oofficer, parish community cat program participant, veterinarian, peace officer, parish employee, or federal/state wildlife official who is acting pursuant to a lawfully authorized program to treat, manage, capture, trap, hunt, or remove wildlife and/or who is acting within the scope of his/her granted authority; (3) …

(4) …

(5) …

SECTION 46. That Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article VI, Section 7-222. - Penalties, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-222. - Penalties. (a) First-time offenders violating any provisions of this article shall receive a warning along with written information regarding the negative impacts of feeding waterfowl; secondtime offenders shall be issued citations and subject to the prosecution thereof in the Bbureau of Aadministrative Aadjudication and a maximum fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00); third offenses and any offenses thereafter shall be subject to a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per offense. (b) …

SECTION 47. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION 48. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon expiration of the time of ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered, as amended; SUMMARY NO. 26675 ORDINANCE NO. 27124 An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters.

(Parishwide) THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish is amended by appropriating and authorizing funds in support of the following departments: AMBULANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 (FUND 21770) Revenues 21770-4460 Appropriate $270 275,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 21770-2425-7341.1 270 275,000 (Service Contract) OFF TRACK BETTING (FUND 22010) Revenues 22010-4460 Appropriate $21,063 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22010-2741-7911.22200 (20141.000) 21,063 (Trf to Streets) VIDEO POKER (FUND 22020) Revenues 22020-4460 Appropriate $6,250 121,374 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22020-2752-7911.44560 (20252.000) 115,124 (Trf to Public Works Cap Prj) 22020-2753-7680.350 (20253.000) 6,250 (Old Kenner Civic Assoc) TOURISM (FUND 22030) Revenues 22030-4460 Appropriate $40,000 50,500 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22030-2762-126-7680.418 (20362.000) 10,500 (Audrey Mae Tassin Fndn) 22030-2763-127-7680.375 (20373.000) 20,000 (Mystic Krewe of Music) 22030-2763-127-7680.376 (20373.000) 20,000 (Krewe of Nandi) WEST BANK RIVERBOAT GAMING (FUND 22040) Revenues 22040-4460 Appropriate $5,302 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22040-2771-7680.417 (20471.000) 5,000 (Belle Meade Civic Association) 22040-2771-7911.22200 (20471.000) 302 (Transfer to Streets) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 (FUND 22110) Revenues 22110-4460 Appropriate $1,142,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22110-2930-7346.1 1,142,000 (Fire Services) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 (FUND 22120) Revenues 22120-4460 Appropriate $540,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22120-2940-7346.1 540,000 (Fire Services).

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (FUND 22140) Revenues 22140-4460 Appropriate $600,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22140-2960-7346.1 600,000 (Fire Services) STREETS DEPARTMENT (FUND 22200) Revenues 22200-4460 Appropriate $200 330,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22200-3050-7433.51 200,000 (Litter Abatement) 22200-3050-7911.44560 130,000 (Trf to Public Works Cap Prj) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FUND 22520) Revenues 22520-4460 Appropriate $218,805 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 22520-3551-7331 218,805 (Professional Services) JP HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST 1 (FUND 96010) Revenues 96010-4460 Appropriate $150,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures 96010-9621-7680.203 (60101.000) 150,000 (Child Advocacy Center) SECTION 2. That the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish is amended by adjusting the revenues and/or expenditures within the following departments: GENERAL FUND (FUND 10010) Revenues 10010-0000-5911.44530 $325 (Trf frm CD Cap Proj) LAW DEPARTMENT (DEPT 0021)

Expenditures 10010-0021-7331 325 (Professional Services) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 (FUND 22090) Revenues 22090-0000-5011 ($23,004) (Ad Valorem Taxes) Expenditures 22090-2910-7346.1 (23,004) (Fire Services) STREETS DEPARTMENT (FUND 22200) Revenues 22200-0000-5911.22040 $302 (Trf frm WB Riverboat Gaming) 22200-0000-5911.22010 21,063 (Trf frm OTB) Expenditures 22200-3005-7232.2 302 (Sign Installation Supplies) 22200-3005-7742 21,063 (Machinery & Equipment) JP HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST 1 (FUND 96010) Revenues 96010-0000-5710.X $800,000 (Interest) 96010-0000-5832 5,444,842 (Lease-Rental Income) Expenditures 96010-9600-7121.2 2,300,000 (Ret Plan Employees WJMC) 96010-96XX-73XX.X 250,000 (Various Professional/Tech) 96010-9600-7698 10,000 (Bank Processing Fees) JP HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST 2 (FUND 96020) Revenues 96020-0000-5710.X $300,000 (Interest) Expenditures 96020-9602-7121.3 500,000 (Ret Plan Employees EJMC) 96020-9602-73XX 250,000 (Various Prof/Tech Accts) 96020-9602-76XX 10,000 (Various General Expenses) SECTION 3. That the following line-item transfers within the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish are hereby authorized: ECOSYSTEMS & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (FUND 63880) Expenditures 63880-3793-7331 $(50,000) (Professional Services) 63880-3793-7911.21640 50,000 (Trf to NOAA Grants) SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to perform such ancillary transactions as are necessary to give full force and effect to this ordinance.

SECTION 5. Quarterly budget to actual reports for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and Proprietary funds as of December 2025, have been submitted to the Parish Council and Office of Research and Budget in compliance with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures.

SECTION 6. The monthly status report of the 2023 audit findings, have been submitted to the Parish Council and Office of Research and Budget in compliance with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures.

The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish President upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following ordinance was offered, as amended; SUMMARY NO. 26676 ORDINANCE NO. 27125 An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters.

(Parishwide) THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the 2026 Capital Budget is amended by adjusting the revenues and/or expenditures within the following projects: 2017 ROAD/SEWER BOND PROGRAM (FUND 44220) Revenue 44220-4460 Appropriate $2,991,245 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures Ehret & Broas Lift Station Upgrades 1,432,948 (Project 42213.313) Market & Suave LS Improvements 1,228,844 (Project 42213.232) Upstream & Soniat LS Improvements 329,453 (Project 42213.233) COUNCIL DISTRICT PROJECTS (FUND 44530) Revenue 44530-4460 Appropriate $325 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditure Acquisition of 3250 18th Street 325 (Project 45325.509) PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 44560) Revenue 44560-0000-5911.22020 $115,124 (Trf frm Video Poker) 44560-0000-5911.22200 130,000 (Trf frm Streets) Expenditure Ferriday Court Park 115,124 (Project 45629.142) Dickory at Mounes Landscaping 130,000 (Project 45629.152) BONNABEL BOAT LAUNCH (FUND 44600) Expenditure Bonnabel Boat Launch- Ramp Repairs (65,443) (Project 46010.007) WESTBANK PLAYGROUND CAP IMPROV (FUND 44670) Revenue 44670-4460 Appropriate $239,660 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures Harvey Turf Field Renovations 1,500,000 (Project 46736.016) Ida McDonald Covered Basketball Court (58,869) (Project 46712.005) McDonald Restroom/ Club Room (449,856) (Project 46712.006) MLK Playground Gym (94,131) (Project 46714.020) Ida Woodmere Repairs (313,417) (Project 46715.008) Ida Kennedy Heights Repairs (407,570) (Project 46716.010) Ida PARD Field Light Replacement (235,488) (Project 46728.018) Ida PARD Bleacher Replacement 2024 ( 59,984) (Project 46728.021) Belle Terre Golden Age Improvements 915,239 (Project 46723.012) PARD: Gym Ida Repair (263,978) (Project 46728.024) Waggaman Gym (651,261) (Project 46721.022) Ida Belle Terre Repairs (177,768) (Project 46723.010) Harvey Ida Repairs (50,467) (Project 46736.013) EB PLAYGROUND CAP IMPROV (FUND 44680) Revenue 44680-4460 Appropriate $1,189,804 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) 44680-0000-5911.44670 239,660 (Trf frm WB Playground Cap Improv) Expenditures Jefferson Playground FP & C 50- J26 Capital Outlay 239,660 (Project 46813.019) Bright Tennis Center 2023 783,811 (Project 46819.013) Ida Pontiff Repairs (728) (Project 46811.030) Ida Cleary Playground Rep (88,203) (Project 46817.015) Lakeshore Ida Roof Repairs (83) (Project 46824.013) Lakeshore Batting Cage 2024 (32,184) (Project 46824.014) Kiddieland Equipment (7,828) (Project 46832.001) Fat City Tot Lot (250,000) (Project 46834.001)

Girard Playground Improvement 2,392,742 (Project 46821.017) Various Scoreboards (8,884) (Project 46810.020) Ida EB Office & Warehouse (514,280) (Project 46810.024) Delta Lynette Land Purchase (113,536) (Project 46816.014) Delta Improvements 2018 (403,117) (Project 46816.015) Delta Concession Stand (3,148) (Project 46816.016) Ida Delta Repairs (29,712) (Project 46816.017) Girard, Lemon, Jefferson (126,570) (Project 46827.001) Energy Conservation Lighting Imp (59,001) (Project 46827.002) Energy Conservation AC Improvements (7,046) (Project 46827.003) Energy Conservation Light Pole Replacement (342,369) (Project 46827.005) Ida Wilson St. Tot Lot Shade Covering Replacement (60) (Project 46835.001 FIRE DISTRICT #8 CONSTRUCTION (FUND 44900) Revenue 44900-4460 Appropriate $16,630 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditure Equipment Purchases 16,630 (Project 49010.002) JP MITIGATION FUD (FUND 45110) Revenues 45110-4460 Appropriate $24,162 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) CONS WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS (FUND 45400) Revenues 45400-4460 Appropriate $2,285,040 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditures Ida Consolidated Water, Ida Point Repairs ($426,339) (Project 54002.001) Advance Metering Infrastructure 1,337,826 (Project 54052.002) Grand Isle Waterline Lowering 947,214 (Project 54052.003) Unit Sheets Asset Management 426,339 (Project 54053.001) JUVENILE SERVICES CONSTRUCTION FUND (FUND 45810) Revenue 45810-4460 Appropriate $200,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditure Rivarde Warehouse Renovations 200,000 (Project 58112.005) OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND (FUND 45820) Revenue 45820-4460 Appropriate $500,000 (Unappropriated Fund Balance) Expenditure JPHSA Homeless Services 500,000 (Project 58200.002) PARISH MISCELLANEOUS GRANT PROGRAMS (FUND 21610) Revenue 21610-0000-5810 $50,000 (Other Income) Expenditure Atmos Energy Corporation 50,000 (Project 16158-014) NOAA GRANTS (FUND 21640) Revenue 21640-0000-5911.45110 $24,162 (Trf frm JP Mitigation Fund) 21640-0000-5911.63880 50,000 (Trf frm Ecosystem & Coast Mgmt) Expenditure National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Barataria Terracing) 74,162 (Project 16158-014) SECTION 2. That the Finance Director is authorized to perform such ancillary transactions as are necessary to give full force and effect to this ordinance. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This ordinance was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026, and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish President upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter.

If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147678 A resolution re-appointing Mr. Dennis DiMarco, 445 Labarre Road, Metairie, LA 70001, to the Finance Authority of Jefferson Parish, representing the Parish President. (Parishwide) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That Mr. Dennis DiMarco, 445 Labarre Road, Metairie, LA 70001, is hereby re-appointed to the Finance Authority of Jefferson Parish, representing the Parish President.

SECTION 2. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded immediately to Mr. Dennis DiMarco, 445 Labarre Road, Metairie, LA 70001 and to the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Liljeberg, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147679 A resolution granting permission to Ms. T’s Mamma Mia Meatballs, LLC, represented by Terry Brignac, to operate on private property at 3609 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002, for the sale of food from one food trailer during the Carnival Season; February 6, 7, 10, 1517, 2026, provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to Ms. Tia’s Mamma Mia Meatballs, LLC, represented by Terry Brignac, to operate on private property at 3609 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002, for the sale of food from one food trailer during the Carnival Season; February 6, 7, 10, 15-17, 2026, provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Citizens Affairs, Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division.

SECTION 2. This resolution is granted with the full understanding that said applicant shall comply with the requirements set forth in Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article V pertaining to Carnival/Mardi Gras and other Parades, and any other applicable laws.

SECTION 3. It is understood that no live music and/or entertainment will be permitted on the outside grounds.

SECTION 4. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Terry Brignac, 4928 Alexander Dr., Metairie LA 70003.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Liljeberg, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147680 A resolution granting permission to That’s What I’m Talkin Bout, LLC, represented by Kenneth Price, to operate on private property at 3609 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001, to erect one stand for the sale of food from one food truck during the Carnival Season February 6, 7, 15-17, 2026; provided that all requirements

regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Citizen’s Affairs, Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division.

(Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to That’s What I’m Talkin Bout, LLC, represented by Kenneth Price, to operate on private property at 3609 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001, to erect one stand for the sale of food from one food truck during the Carnival Season February 6, 7, 15-17, 2026; provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Citizen’s Affairs, Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division.

SECTION 2. This resolution is granted with the full understanding that said applicant shall comply with the requirements set forth in Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article V pertaining to Carnival/Mardi Gras and other Parades and any other applicable laws.

SECTION 3. It is understood that no live music and/or entertainment will be permitted on the outside grounds.

SECTION 4. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Kenneth Price, 539 Salvador Rd., Kenner Louisiana 70062.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147681 A resolution granting permission to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church to erect temporary signs advertising their Gumbo-To-Geaux fundraiser during the Lenten season to be held on Ash Wednesday and every Friday from February 11 to April 8, 2026. (Council District 1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, represented by Ms. Karrie Rogers, to erect temporary signs advertising their Gumbo-To-Go fundraiser at the following locations: 1. Belle Chasse Highway and Gretna Boulevard.

2. Manhattan Boulevard and Gretna Boulevard 3. Manhattan Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard 4. Manhattan Boulevard and Harvey Boulevard 5. Harvey Boulevard and Wall Boulevard (2) 6. Wall Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard 7. Wall Boulevard and Belle Chasse Highway 8. Belle Chasse Highway and Terry Parkway 9. Terry Parkway and Lapalco Boulevard SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said signs advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

SECTION 3. That the signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by four feet in height and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign.

SECTION 4. That permission is hereby granted to erect the temporary signs advertising the said event from February 11 to April 8, 2026.

SECTION 5. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Ms. Karrie Rogers, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 3245 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, and the Department of Parkways.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Kerner, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147682 A resolution requesting the Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation to support United States Senator John Kennedy regarding unfair “Legal Baiting” practices affecting waterfowl in Louisiana; and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, changes in federal waterfowl baiting policy since the late 1990s have allowed the intentional flooding of standing corn, an unsportsmanlike practice with no agronomical justification, to attract migrating waterfowl; and WHEREAS, these policy changes have contributed to a dramatic shift in waterfowl migration patterns, disproportionately harming Louisiana and other southern communities; and WHEREAS, mallard harvest in Louisiana declined by approximately 95 percent between 1999 and 2021—the steepest decline in the Mississippi Flyway—while states where flooded corn practices are widespread experienced significant increases in mallard populations; and WHEREAS, the concentration of waterfowl in artificially flooded cornfields raises concerns about long-term population health and increased risk of disease transmission, including avian influenza; and WHEREAS, United States Senator John Kennedy has called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to formally study the impacts of flooded corn on migratory behavior, wintering distribution, and economic effects within the Mississippi Flyway; and WHEREAS, The Jefferson Parish Council supports United States Senator John Kennedy in opposing unfair wildlife baiting practices and advocating for science-based, equitable waterfowl management; and WHEREAS, this Council urges federal agencies to reevaluate current policies and ensure the protection of Louisiana’s wildlife resources, hunting heritage, and coastal communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council hereby requests the Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation to support United States Senator John Kennedy regarding unfair “Legal Baiting” practices affecting waterfowl in Louisiana.

SECTION 2. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the members of the Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147683 A resolution authorizing the River Ridge Community Association to place temporary signs at various locations to advertise their General Meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, and to provide for related matters.

(Council District 2) WHEREAS, River Ridge Community Association is holding their General Meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting at various locations starting Monday, January 19, 2026, and ending Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the River Ridge Community Association, be and is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting, at the following locations starting Monday, January 19, 2026, and ending Tuesday, February 3, 2026: 1.) Jefferson Hwy and Folse St 2.) Jefferson Hwy and Little Farms Ave 3.) Jefferson Hwy and Wilker Neal St 4.) Dickory Ave and Dock St 5.) Hickory Ave and Citrus Rd SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic.

SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed.

SECTION 4. That the Department of Traffic Engineering Shall

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SECTION 5. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 6. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by five feet in length, all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and all signs are to be removed by Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

SECTION 7. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson Parish Department of Traffic Engineering, and the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147684 A resolution granting permission to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana represented by Morgan Moeller, to operate their Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market, at James C. Simmons Community Center, 4008 US-90 Westwego, LA 70094; on January 22; February 5,12,19,26; March 5,12,19,26; April 2,9,16,23; May 7,14,21,28; June 4,11,18,25; July 2,9,16,23; August 6,13,20,27; September 3,10,17,24; October 1,8,15,22; November 5,12,19; and December 3,10,17, 2026; from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; to allow the sale of food, three (3) canopies, and one vehicle; provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana represented by Morgan Moeller, to operate their Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market, at James C. Simmons Community Center, 4008 US-90 Westwego, LA 70094; on January 22; February 5,12,19,26; March 5,12,19,26; April 2,9,16,23; May 7,14,21,28; June 4,11,18,25; July 2,9,16,23; August 6,13,20,27; September 3,10,17,24; October 1,8,15,22; November 5,12,19; and December 3,10,17, 2026; from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; to allow the sale of food, three (3) canopies, and one vehicle; provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

SECTION 2. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Morgan Moeller, 700 Edwards Ave, New Orleans, LA 70123.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147685 A resolution granting permission to Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500 Ames Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana 70072, represented by Ms. Christie Bourg, to conduct Seafood Suppers on February 18, 20, 27, 2026 and March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 3520 Ames Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana 70072; and to provide for related matters. (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500 Ames Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana 70072, represented by Ms. Christie Bourg, to conduct Seafood Suppers on February 18, 20, 27, 2026 and March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 3520 Ames Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana 70072; to have outdoor cooking; to include the sale of beverages and food; provided that all permits are obtained from Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and that all requirements of said departments are met; and waiving all taxes in connection therewith.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Ms. Christie Bourg, Visitation Of Our Lady Church, 3500 Ames Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana 70072.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147686 A resolution authorizing Laureate Academy to place signs at various locations to advertise their Student Recruitment. (Council Districts 1, 2 & 3) WHEREAS, Laureate Academy is Recruiting Students for their School located at 2115 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, LA; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their student recruitment at various locations starting on January 15, 2026 through March 15, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. Laureate Academy is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their Student Recruitment at the following sign locations: 1. Wall Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard; 2. Terry Parkway and Carol Sue Avenue; 3. Manhattan Boulevard and Gretna Boulevard; 4. Lapalco Boulevard and Alex Kornman Boulevard; 5. Barataria Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard; 6. Ames Boulevard and West Bank Expressway; 7. West Bank Expressway and State Hwy 3018; 8. Belle Chasse Highway and Lapalco Boulevard; and 9. Manhattan Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard.

SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed.

SECTION 4. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 5. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising their Student Recruitment starting on January 15, 2026 through March 15, 2026, said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by eight feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that said signs are to be removed by March 16, 2026.

SECTION 6. That the Parish Council Clerk e-mail a copy of this resolution to Semaj Allen-Raymond at sallenraymond@ laureatecharter.org, 2115 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, Louisiana 70058, the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147687 A resolution granting permission to Council District 3, to conduct its Family Day in the Park Celebration, on January 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm., at Johnny Jacobs Playground, 5851 5th Ave. Marrero, LA 70072, and in connection therewith; to allow DJ/Amplified music, food trucks and outdoor cooking, provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department Code Compliance and Enforcement, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met.

(Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing

authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Council District 3, to Council District 3, to conduct its Family Day in the Park Celebration, on January 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm., at Johnny Jacobs Playground, 5851 5th Ave. Marrero, LA 70072, and in connection therewith; to allow DJ/Amplified music, food trucks and outdoor cooking, provided that a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department Code Compliance and Enforcement, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements of said Departments are met.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Council District 3, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Department of Compliance and Code Enforcement and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

Gao Xin

1008631690

12/19/2025

Feng Gao

1008631753

12/19/2025

Yong Dong

1008631769

12/19/2025

PARISH ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Bradley Mcghee

1008631846

12/19/2025

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

Shirley Mouchon Leslie Pizzolato Victor Pizzolato

1008631851

12/19/2025

Anjay Keswani

1008631908

12/19/2025

Gary Wiener

1008630246

12/18/2025

Colleen Porter

1008630308

12/18/2025

Roy Saia William Thrash

1008630440

12/18/2025

Robert Howard III

1008630527

12/18/2025

Gary Wiener

1008631140

12/18/2025

Guy Olano Kayce Fruchtnight

1008631164

12/18/2025

Colleen Chehardy

1008631384

12/18/2025

Carla Flick Sherrill Mollere Ulysses Mollere

1008631441

12/18/2025

Gregory Gibson John Greco Joel Wood

1008629054

12/18/2025

Lan Nguyen Tu Nguyen

1008629357

12/18/2025

Robert Norman

1008629467

12/18/2025

Brenda Morgan

1008629548

12/18/2025

Oscar Beguiristain Kevin Sieve

1008629728

12/18/2025

Monica Maher

1008629737

12/18/2025

Imad Hamdan Lisa Washington

1008629873

12/18/2025

Joseph Brown III

1008630116

12/18/2025

Mario Meza

1008628000

12/18/2025

Winn Dixie Store #1440 4627 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Winn Dixie Store #1329 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Albert Bowes III John Hamaide

1008628156

12/18/2025

Quoc Nguyen

1008628207

12/18/2025

Gary Wiener

1008628295

12/18/2025

Winn Dixie Store #1404 8601 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Mauricio Diaz Maria Diaz

1008628322

12/18/2025

Michael Williams

1008628643

12/18/2025

James Hester Brian Baye

1008628966

12/18/2025

Myron Gauthier

1008629008

12/18/2025

Darlene Robert Marc Robert II

1008626685

12/18/2025

Dorian Diaz Maria Diaz

1008626979

12/18/2025

Darren Kennedy Debbie Kennedy

1008627051

12/18/2025

Oscar Chimal Sandra Gutierrez

1008627328

12/18/2025

Brent Spitale Sandy Spitale

1008627521

12/18/2025

Ronald Dalleo, Jr.

1008627532

12/18/2025

William Maldonado

1008627699

12/18/2025

Mary Hernandez Mukeshkumar Patel Vinay Patel Virendra Patel Cathy Beeding Michael Rich

1008627836

12/18/2025

1008629272

12/18/2025

Ben Collier

1008629286

12/18/2025

Pether Alonso

1008629433

12/18/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008629839

12/18/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack Dennis Kelley

100862991

12/18/2025

1008630042

12/18/2025

Charles Richardson

1008630100

12/18/2025

Richard Christiana Sandi Christiana

1008630171

12/18/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack Joseph Whiley Ramsey Mousa

1008637156

12/18/2025

1008637379

12/18/2025

Ammar Saleem

1008637490

12/18/2025

Eyad Hindi

1017882665

12/18/2025

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon

1019659381

12/18/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008628379

12/18/2025

Ramsey Mousa

1008628426

12/18/2025

Ri Lin

1008628461

12/18/2025

Ravi Patel

1008628749

12/18/2025

Camille Ennis Robert Ennis

1008628909

12/18/2025

Lane Sistrunk Mark Sistrunk

1008629012

12/18/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008629096

12/18/2025

Sung Choi Do Yim

1008629229

12/18/2025

Jefferey Bybee Gabriel Corchiani John Georges Michael Gulotta Christopher Keene Imad Hamdan

1008632579

12/18/2025

1008633161

12/18/2025

Husam Nasher Jamil Nasher

1008633310

12/18/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack Ronald Vincent Sr. Donna Billiot Ila Giardina Jacob Giardina

1008633352

12/18/2025

1008633671

12/18/2025

Abdel Ennabut Mohamed Ennabut Mohamed Nabut

1008633869

12/18/2025

Akram Farhat

1008634011

12/18/2025

Brent Tigler

1008634053

12/18/2025

Walter Forschiler Jr.

1008631822

12/18/2025

Leslie Pizzolato Victor Pizzolato

1008631983

12/18/2025

Gregory Buisson

1008631996

12/18/2025

To:

Council Clerk’s Office Lizabeth Johnston, Parish Clerk

From: Jourdan Mohamad, Assistant Parish Attorney Date: December 22, 2025 Re:

ABO PERMIT APPROVALS – January 14, 2026 Council Meeting

Enclosed please find the following reports on applicants for Jefferson Parish Alcohol Beverage Permits which have been approved for the next Council Meeting.

APPROVED

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered, it was moved, that the reading of the minutes of the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting of Wednesday, December 10, 2025 be dispensed with and said minutes be approved and adopted as recorded in the Official Journal of the Parish of Jefferson and the Official Minute book and further the minutes of the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 be corrected with notations of corrections of publication as follows.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, December 10, 2025 Published In: The Advocate/ Times-Picayune Newspaper, December 17, 2025 Resolution No. 147641 Resolution No. was changed to read as Resolution No. 147641.

Resolution No. 147587 the vendor name should read as Murphy Education and Sports Foundation and not as Murphy Educational and Sports Foundation.

Resolution No. 147530 was missing the recordation information from the resolution.

Resolutions 147521, 147550, 147668 and 147669 were omitted from the Official Journal and will be corrected.

Resolution No. 147570 has the incorrect year in section 1 and should read 2028 Section 1.

Resolution No. 147523 the date should be November 7 and not November 17.

Resolution No. 147557 the firm name was incorrect in both the preamble and Section 1 of the Resolution which should read as Terracon Consultants, Inc. and not as Terracon Consulting, Inc.

MANAGERS/OFFICERS NAME

ABO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Philip Beattie

52301

12/16/2025

Philip Beattie

52301

12/16/2025

Cameron Read

52802

12/16/2025

Heike Koepfer

54108

12/16/2025

Jose Fernandez

54109

12/16/2025

Peter Koepfer

54110

12/16/2025

Manfred Koepfer

54111

12/16/2025

Brittany Jones

54106

12/17/2025

Jeremy Sawaya

54122

12/17/2025

Darren Webb

54121

12/17/2025

Lee Arostegui

42541

12/17/2025

Brandon Ferina

42581

12/17/2025

Jennifer Short

54041

12/10/2025

Aldi #84 8855 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Aldi #68 4957 Promenade Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Courtyard by Marriott 2 Galleria Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) The Fresh Market 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #A Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 5) The Fresh Market 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #A Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 5) The Fresh Market 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #A Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 5) The Fresh Market 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #A Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 5) Walgreens #17110 800 Metairie Rd. #D Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Walgreens #15109 4327 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Walgreens #13658 9705 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Walgreens #13679 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Walgreens #15571 4501 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) Winn Dixie Store #1329 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, November 5, 2025 Published In: The Advocate/Times-Picayune Newspaper, November 12, 2025 Resolution No. 147449 the 4th and 5th Whereas the word organization was incorrectly spelled wrong and has been corrected.

The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Ms. Bohannan, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147688 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That 2025 Alcoholic Beverage Permit Nos. 1017883060, 1033234998, 1035125028,1037003550, 1037003623 and 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Permit Nos. 1008626539, 1008626560, 1008626573, 1008626600, 1008626659, 1008626685, 1008626709, 1008626778, 1008626784, 1008626869, 1008626905, 1008626922, 1008626979, 1008627046, 1008627051, 1008627079, 1008627098, 1008627328, 1008627448, 1008627521, 1008627532, 1008627699, 1008627702, 1008627955, 1008627986, 1008627836, 1008628000, 1008628125, 1008628156, 1008628207, 1008628295, 1008628314, 1008628322, 1008628351, 1008628379, 1008628426, 1008628461, 1008628643, 1008628749, 1008628868, 1008628909, 1008628966, 1008629008, 1008629012, 1008629020, 1008629054, 1008629096, 1008629229, 1008629272, 1008629286, 1008629357, 1008629374, 1008629433, 1008629467, 1008629548, 1008629553, 1008629576, 1008629700, 1008629728, 1008629737, 1008629839, 1008629873, 1008629962, 1008629991, 1008636985, 1008630042, 1008637156, 1008637346, 1008637351, 1008637379, 1008637435, 1008637490, 1008637517, 1008637615, 1008630057, 1008630100, 1008630116, 1008630171, 1008630185, 1008630246, 1008630308, 1008630320, 1008630354, 1008630365, 1008630401, 1008630440, 1008630493, 1008630527, 1008630543, 1008630589, 1008630656, 1008630752, 1008630821, 1008630884, 1008630930, 1008631140, 1008631164, 1008631223, 1008631234, 1008631281, 1008631321, 1008631384, 1008631441, 1008631487, 1008631528, 1008631657, 1008631661, 1008631674, 1008631690, 1008631707, 1008631753, 1008631769, 1008631822, 1008631846, 1008631851, 1008631908, 1008631983, 1008631996, 1008632023, 1008632034, 1008632047, 1008632132, 1008632145, 1008632289, 1008632301, 1008632355, 1008632579, 1008632788, 1008632892, 1008633161, 1008633310, 1008633352, 1008633458, 1008633671, 1008633869, 1008633933, 1008634011, 1008634053, 1008634167, 1008634302, 1008634360, 1008634478, 1008634510, 1008634581, 1008634762, 1008634829, 1008634872, 1008634886, 1008634935, 1008634988, 1008635008, 1008635012, 1008635134, 1008635168, 1008635201, 1008635286, 1008635319, 1008635374, 1008635511, 1008635728, 108635839, 1008635860, 1008635958, 1008636050, 1008636084, 1008636182, 1008636370, 1008636452, 1008636583, 1008636646, 1008636717, 1008636819, 1008636874, 1017882665, 1017883073, 1019656175, 1019659381, 1023385905, 1033232779, 1033235000, 1035125037, 1037003566 and (16) Officer/Manager Permits: Phillip Beattie for Aldi #84 8855 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003, and for Aldi #68, 4957 Promenade Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072, Cameron Read for Courtyard by Marriott, 2 Galleria Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001, Heike Koepfer and Jose Fernandez for The Fresh Market, 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd., #A, Metairie, LA 70003, Peter Koepfer and Manfred Koepfer for The Fresh Market, 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd.# A, Metairie, LA 70003, Brittany Jones for Walgreens #17110, 800 Metairie Rd.#D, Metairie, LA 70005, Jeremy Sawaya for Walgreens #15109, 4327 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, LA 70121, Darren Webb for Walgreens #13658, 9705 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123, Lee Arostegui for Walgreens #13679,1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005, Brandon Ferina for Walgreens #15571, 4501 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001, Jennifer Short, Raymond Rhee for Winn Dixie Store #1329, 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005, Winn Dixie Store #1404, 8601 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123, Winn Dixie Store #1440, 4627 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA 70072, Keith Humpich for Texas Roadhouse, 1631 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA 700058, Lai Hua Lin, Dongguang Qui for Crazy Hot Pot, 3322 N. Turnbull Dr., Metairie, LA 70002, are hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the Sheriff, Ex-Officio Tax Collector for the Parish of Jefferson be and is hereby authorized to issue proper licenses to cover the herein approved applications within the time prescribed by law.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: (1) Walker The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147689 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That the Applicants, who have been issued the following Application Numbers, be and are hereby authorized to be issued Certificates of Qualification for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets: V# 29150, 42668, 43120, 43672, 54519, 54939, 78579, 94940, 95699, 101940, 114402, 115824, 116262, 117062, 121085, 122884, 122984, 123983, 124526, 125423, 128665, 128823, 129243, 129244, 129245, 129264, 129265, 129283, 129284, 129303129304, 129305, 129307, 129308.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

Winn Dixie Store #1404 8601 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Raymond Rhee

54042

12/10/2025

Keith Humpich

54043

12/10/2025

Lai Hua Lin

54061

12/10/2025

Dongguang Qiu

18039

12/10/2025

Winn Dixie Store #1440 4627 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Texas Roadhouse 1631 Westbank Expy.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Crazy Hot Pot 3322 N. Turnbull Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Crazy Hot Pot 3322 N. Turnbull Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5)

RETAIL- NEW (2025) NAME

ABO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Hongai Yu

1035125028

12/17/2025

Steven Young

1037003550

12/17/2025

Kyle & Arlene Winkler

1037003623

12/17/2025

Marc & Darlene Robert

1033234998

12/10/2025

Maninder & Gurjinder Dhillon

1017883060

12/01/2025

Hot N Cajun Boil House 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Li & Lounge, LLC 419 Lapalco Blvd. #2 Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Taravella Manor 5240 Taravella Rd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Robert Fresh Market 800 Metairie Rd. #G Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Yum Central 502 Terry Pkwy.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

RENEWALS (2026) NAME

ABO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Sohee Shin

1023385905

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1033232779

12/19/2025

Honghai Yu

1035125037

12/19/2025

Steven Young

1037003566

12/19/2025

Morgan Clark

1008636084

12/19/2025

Lynne Songy

1008636182

12/19/2025

Tammy Friloux

1008636646

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008636874

12/19/2025

Dong Yang Mart Nola 3324 Transcontinetal Dr. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4) Brothers Manhattan Blvd. 175 1600 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Hot N Cajun Boil House 4201 Veterans Blvd. #D2-E Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Lit & Lounge 419 Lapalco Blvd. #2 Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Barca Bar & Restaurant 921 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Terrytown Café Inc. 2018 Carol Sue Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Bayou Barn 7145 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Shell Barataria 2698 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Mohammad Hindi

1008637351

12/19/2025

Michael Lewis Staci Lewis

1008637517

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008637615

12/19/2025

Jackie Diaz Richard Rose

1019656175

12/19/2025

Husam Nasher

1008634762

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008634829

12/19/2025

Deborah Creek Kim Eskew Jerre Van Hoose

1008634886

12/19/2025

Aileen Guiney

1008635168

12/19/2025

Alida Revon Nicholas Revon

1008635319

12/19/2025

Norris Gremillion David Jemison Maurice Jemison Gary Wiener Sander Wiener Carolina Lopez

1008635374

12/19/2025

1008635728

12/19/2025

Carlos Barreto Derek Mikish

1008636050

12/19/2025

Dorian & Maria Diaz

1008632047

12/19/2025

John Anderson Jonathan Brisbi Nicholas Puipuro

1008632132

12/19/2025

Gary Herty

1008632145

12/19/2025

Aileen Guiney

1008632788

12/19/2025

Toni Nguyen Truong Pham

1008633458

12/19/2025

Joshua Adams Lenny Williams

1008633933

12/19/2025

Regina Mitchell

1008634167

12/19/2025

Belinda Antoine Sharon Boudreaux

1008634302

12/19/2025

Chalapathi Thakkallpally

1008631528

12/19/2025

Amnuay Nethongkome

1008631657

12/19/2025

Darna Hookah Lounge 1180 Terry Pkwy. #105 Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Je?s Banquet and Receptions 435 Wall Blvd. #A Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Shell Carol Sue LLC 2000 Carol Sue Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Jamaican Jerk House 2 LLC 4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Adel’s Gas Stop 2090 Woodmere Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Shell Lapalco LLC 3659 Lapalco Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) 10 Box Cost Plus #656 1951 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Target Stores #1451 1731 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Coach’s Corner 2221 Transcontinental Dr. #H Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood 2515 Manhattan Blvd. #B Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Caro’s Market LLC 2309 Manhattan Blvd. #1 Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) 4th Street Market 3708 4th St. #101 Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Old Metairie Shell II 1409 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Hog Alley Lounge 115 Focis St. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Lou and Bob’s 249 Nursery Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Target Stores #1449 4500 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Express Seafood Inc. 6249 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) The Break Room 6901 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Upscale Memories and More LLC 6524 Lapalco Blvd. #B Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Walkers Event Hall LLC 6004 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Seminole Supermarket 1518 Seminole Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Lime Leaf LLC

200 Metairie Hammond Hwy. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Sushi Nami 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #209 Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Sushi Masa 725 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Bamboo House 600 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Blue Line Sandwich Co Inc. 2023 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Oscar’s 2027 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Taj Mahal Cuisine 923 Metairie Rd. #C Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood 1005 S. Clearview Pkwy.

Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Bud’s Broiler 4101 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) The Clinic Bar 3511 Jefferson Hwy. #A Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Howard Bar Supply Inc. 3708 Robertson St. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood 817 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Sweet Things and Grill 1011 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Eight Eighteen 818 Focis St. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) R&O’s Restaurant LLC 216 Hammond Hwy. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Hooters Restaurant 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Pho Orchid Inc. 3117 Houma Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Randazzo’s Family Restaurant 4462 Wabash St. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) House of Blue Lights 3409 Lausat St. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) The Stallion Bar LLC 2507 N. Woodlawn Ave. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) The Pub 2012 Clearview Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Clearview Brothers 4408 S I-10 Service Rd. W Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Pawpaws Triangle West Bar 10801 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Tienda Latina Express 4208 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Swamp Room 5400 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Gulf Coast C Stores 3120 Clearview Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood 6920 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 4) West Metairie Shell 5900 W Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2) The Pour House Saloon 3501 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) No Elks Lodge #30 2215 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Guillory’s Grocery 3708 Derbigny St. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Robert Fresh Market 5016 W. Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Clearview Pkwy Shell 4400 Clearview Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) That’s Amore Pizzeria 4441 W Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Los Jefes 3224 Edenborn Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Spitale’s Deli 3309 Division St. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Cleary Tavern & Sports Bar 3006 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) La Costa Bar & Grill 2916 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Hampton Inn Metairie 2730 N Causeway Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Fair Grounds OTB and Casino 2700 Edenborn Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Ben’s Burgers 2008 Clearview Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) El Encanto LLC 4512 S I-10 Service Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Exxon Causeway LLC 3528 S I-10 Service Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Walgreens #13658 9705 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 5) Kelley’s Village Inn of River Ridge Inc. 9201 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 4) Riverside Tavern 10206 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Sophie’s Restaurant 10316 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Walgreens #15200 2001 Carol Sue Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Behrman 158 799 Behrman Hwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Nineveh Food Mart LLC 1605 Carol Sue Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Quicks Food Mart 6301 Acre Rd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Yum Central 2900 Hwy. 90 W Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 3) Walgreens #06672 909 David Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2) Brothers Food Mart #126 6600 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Red Apple Restaurant 2309 David Dr. #F Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4) OM Airline Oil Inc. 5001 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) One Stop Shop Veterans 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) New Orleans Catering Inc. 1608 Justin Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) Walgreens #15571 4501 Airline Hwy. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) Milano’s 3002 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Tana 2919 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Shell Avondale LLC 2901 Hwy. 90 Avondale, LA 70094 (Council District 3) Marrero Discount Food Store 3050 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Walgreens #05633 2570 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Jake’s Seafood and Restaurant 2730 Mt. Kennedy Dr. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Birdies 6830 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Nola Discount 2200 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Tig’s Neighborhood Bar 573 Ames Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Tower of Pizza #2 2104 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Electric Cocktail Lounge 452 Aurora Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Hurricanes Sports Bar & Grill 1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005

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Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Ristorante Filippo Inc. 1917 Ridgelake Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Porter & Lukes 1517 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Pho Orchid Express 1401 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Walgreens #17110 800 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) The Crossroads 1200 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Mizu 5250 Jefferson Hwy. #3 Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2) The Harbor 3024 17th St. A&D Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) The Harbor Deli 3024 17th St. A&D Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Walgreens #13679 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

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3501 N Arnoult Rd. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) The Whiskey Bar 5032 W Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Walgreens #15067 4607 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Walk Ons Metairie 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #36 Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Little Tokyo Izakaya 4704 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #101 Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Acropolis Cuisine 3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #104 Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Dinky’s 4725 Quincy St. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Spotlight Bar & Grill 2925 Harvard Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Uncle Joe’s Bar 814 N Howard Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 4) Rotolo’s Pizzeria 9327 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Mcguires Pit Stop Inc. 4117 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Kyoto 2 LLC 5608 Citrus Blvd. #A&B Harahan, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Fairgrounds OTB and Casino 5428 Citrus Blvd.

Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Adventure Quest Laser Tag 1200 S Clearview Pkwy. #1106 Harahan, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Walgreens #15109 4327 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70094 (Council District 2)

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Mug Z 1406 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Whiskey Bar & Grill 1535 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Fury’s Restaurant 724 Martin Behrman Ave. #C Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)` 502 Terry Parkway C-Store LLC 502 Terry Pkwy.

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Delicias Aztecas LLC 2201 Barataria Blvd.

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Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Walgreens #03156 1556 Lapalco Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3)

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

Daiquiri Place 2431 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Mcguire’s Pit Stop West 520 Destrehan Ave. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Rumba Sports Bar LLC 2012 Manhattan Blvd. #4-5 Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Fat Boys Pizza Express 1535 Lapalco Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Sam’s Mini Mart 1 2219 Alex Kornman Blvd. #A Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Viva Nicaragua #2 1308 Manhattan Blvd. #A-B Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Wine About It 445 Wall Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Supreme Discount 522 Lapalco Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Joe’s Landing Inc. 4811 Privateer Blvd.

Barataria, LA 70036 (Council District 1) Savannah Discount 2681 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Daiquiri Place 445 Terry Pkwy.

Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Don’s Seafood Hut of Metairie 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 4)

Wal-Mart Store #989 8912 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Taqueria Corona Restaurant 3535 Severn Ave. #6 Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Reginelli’s Pizzeria 4529 Clearview Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Hobnobber Café 5928 W Metairie Ave. #8 Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 2) Rivers Market 6525 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2) Wal-Mart Super Center #1353 5110 Jefferson Hwy. Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Colby’s Coctails LLC 4548 S I-10 Service Rd. #B Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Colby’s Coctails & Café 4548 S I-10 Service Rd. #A Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Tessie’s Place 116 N Woodland Ave. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) Whitney Pool Hall 3764 Derbigny St. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Winn Dixie #1404 8601 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) River Ridge Discount 10232 Jefferson Hwy. #A River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Reginelli’s Pizzeria 5608 Citrus Blvd. #C Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Sam’s Club #4775 3900 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) 12 Seasons Catering 5616 Citrus Blvd.

Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2) La Dona 3156 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Time Saver Gretna 1117 Behrman Hwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) M&J Discount LLC 1055 Whitney Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Robert Fresh Market 800 Metairie Rd. #G Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Winn Dixie #1329 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) El Rincon Mexicano Restaurant LLC 1323 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Texas Roadhouse 1631 Westbank Expy.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2)

Wal-Mart Super Center #911 4810 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Winn Dixie #1440 4627 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Sam’s Club #8221 1527 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Wal-Mart Super Center #2706 1501 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #5722 3265 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Walgreens #15533 7101 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Parrans Po-Boys 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #B Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Sandro’s Trattoria 6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #1 Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Kanno California Style Sushi 3517 20th St. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Walgreens #02468 4545 W Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Bay Café LLC 5036 W Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) China Rose Restaurant

Fast Stop 3220 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Seeger’s Sandbar LLC 1001 N. Al Davis Rd. Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

RESOLUTION NO. 147690 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That 2025 Tobacco Permit Nos. 1017883087, 1025427986, 1037003597 and 2026 Tobacco Permit Nos. 1008626541, 1008626616, 1008626692, 1008626876, 1008626980, 1008627108, 1008627242, 1008627337, 1008627482, 1008627787, 1008628016, 1008628160, 1008628211, 1008628333, 1008628380, 1008628435, 1008628754, 1008628875, 1008628913, 1008629031, 1008629106, 1008629446, 1008629716, 1008629841, 1008629887, 1008629970, 1008630003, 1008630061, 1008630464, 1008630591, 1008630660, 1008631299, 1008631332, 1008631425, 1008631456, 1008631537, 1008631898, 1008632052, 1008632364, 1008633174, 1008633323, 1008633368, 1008633462, 1008633876, 1008634024, 1008634373, 1008634484, 1008634599, 1008634758, 1008634770, 1008634838, 1008634893, 1008634926, 1008634942, 1008634990, 1008635147, 1008635480, 1008635873, 1008636032, 1008636066, 1008636239, 1008636389, 1008636468, 1008636499, 1008636596, 1008636729, 1008636888, 1008637160, 1008637367, 1008637380, 1008637442, 1008637501, 1008637627, 1017883094, 1019659404, 1019659458, 1019663609, 1025150178, 1025427993, 1033232808, 1037003606 and (7) Officer/Manager Permits: Jennifer Short, Raymond Rhee for Winn Dixie Store #1329, 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005, Winn Dixie Store #1404, 8601 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123, Winn Dixie Store#1440, 4627 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA 70072, Brittany Jones for Walgreens#17110, 800 Metairie Rd., #D, Metairie, LA 70005, Jeremy Sawaya for Walgreens#15109, 4327 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, LA 70121, Darren Webb for Walgreens #13658, 9705 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123, Lee Arostegui for Walgreens# 13679, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005, Brandon Ferina for Walgreens#15571, 4501 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001 are hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the Sheriff, Ex-Officio Tax Collector for the Parish of Jefferson be and is hereby authorized to issue proper licenses to cover the herein approved Applications within the time prescribed by law.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

NAME

VICE NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

Ashley Peters

V-116262

12/05/2025

Joanna Johnson

V-54939

12/10/2025

Jenny Brignac

V-78579

12/10/2025

Wanda Todd

V-54519

12/10/2025

Charles Growe, Jr.

V-122884

11/28/2025

Shandreka Francis

V-128665

11/26/2025

Jenay Johnson

V-121085

11/26/2025

Chrystian Vaughan

V-128823

11/26/2025

NAME OF BUSINESS Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058

Imad Hamdan

1008634838

12/19/2025

Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058

Deborah Creek Kim Eskew Jerre Van Hoose

1008634893

12/19/2025

Perinos Boiling Pot 3754 Westbank Expy.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Pit Stop 520 Destrehan Ave. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Churchill Downs 800 Westbank Expy.

Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 2) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 456 Lapalco Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 3026 US 90 Avondale, LA 70094 (Council District 3) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1)

Darlene Robert Marc Robert II

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12/19/2025

Dorian Diaz Maria Diaz

1008626980

12/19/2025

Bilal Alassri

1008627787

12/19/2025

Mario Meza

1008628016

12/19/2025

Albert Bowes III John Hamide

1008628160

12/19/2025

Quoc Nguyen

1008628211

12/19/2025

Mauricio Diaz Maria Diaz

1008628333

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008629887

12/19/2025

Nabil Odeh

1008636389

12/19/2025

Bellal Kattoum Marrof Kattoum Yaser Kattoum

1008636468

12/19/2025

Sidney Bourgeois

1008636596

12/19/2025

Jihad Kattoum Yusef Mohammad

1008636729

12/19/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack Joseph Whiley Ramsey Mousa

1008637160

12/19/2025

1008637380

12/19/2025

Ammar Saleem

1008637501

12/19/2025

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon

1019659404

12/19/2025

Mustafa Mahmoud

1008631456

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008631898

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008632364

12/2/2025

Walgreens #17110 800 Metairie Rd. #D Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Imad Hamdan

1008633174

12/2/2025

Shell Avondale LLC 2901 Hwy 90 Avondale, LA 70094 (Council District 3)

Husam Nasher Jamil Nasher

1008633323

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008633368

12/2/2025

Marrero Discount Food Store 3050 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Walgreens #05633 2570 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Abdel Ennabut Mohamed Ennabut Mohamed Nabut

1008633876

12/2/2025

Akram Farhat

1008634024

12/2/2025

Camille Ennis Robert Ennis

1008628913

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008629106

12/2/2025

Pether Alonso

1008629446

12/2/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008629841

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008630003

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008630591

12/2/2025

Walgreens #15109 4327 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2)

Mammoud Ziadeh

1008630660

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008631332

12/2/2025

Fast Stop 3220 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Walgreens #13679 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008626541

12/2/2025

Walgreens #15533 7101 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008626876

12/2/2025

Walgreens #02468 4545 W Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 5)

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008627108

12/2/2025

Walgreens #15067 4607 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5)

Mustafa Mahmoud

1008627482

12/2/2025

Eyad Hindi

1025427993

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008628380

12/2/2025

Discount Zone 5405 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Quicks Food Mart 6301 Acre Rd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Walgreens #06672 909 David Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2)

Ramsey Mousa

1008628435

12/2/2025

Ravi Patel

1008628754

12/2/2025

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Maninder Dhillon

1019659458

12/2/2025

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Saveen Dhillon

1019663609

12/2/2025

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Lily Dhillon

1025150178

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack Stephen Gispert Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack Kathleen Cordes Musam Nasher

1008634373

12/2/2025

1008634484

12/2/2025

Walgreens #05516 4600 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2)

1008634758

12/2/2025

Ghassan Jabbar

1008634942

12/2/2025

Out Smoke 2 1670 Barataria Blvd. #B2 Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) G-Zone 2 2145 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3)

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack

1008634990

12/2/2025

Walgreens #03156 1556 Lapalco Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3)

Amanda Tran

1008635480

12/2/2025

Yahya Nasher

1008635873

12/2/2025

Joseph Amsbary, Jr. Brian Brown Tracey Brown Michael Emerson Brittany Mack Amanda Holmes Abbas Ali

1008636239

12/2/2025

504 Vapers 1331 Barataria Blvd. #B Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Sam’s Mini Mart 1 2219 Alex Kornman Blvd. #A Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Walgreens #07261 457 Lapalco Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

1008630464

12/10/2025

Maurice Grimm Anthony Hucker

1008631299

12/10/2025

Maurice Grimm Anthony Hucker

1008634599

12/10/2025

Matthew Allen Sarah Little Timothy Skinner Emma Waddell

1008635147

12/10/2025

Jamal Hizam Muthana Saleh

1008637442

12/10/2025

Matthew Allen Sarah Little Timothy Skinner Emma Waddell

1008626616

12/10/2025

Jeff Weber Victoria Wood

1008627242

12/10/2025

Jeff Weber Victoria Wood

1008627337

12/10/2025

Brandon Rivers Ritchie Rivers

1008628875

12/10/2025

(Council District 1)

(Council District 1)

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147691 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for sealed bids for Seven Oaks/US Hwy 90 Intersection Lighting, Public Works Project No. 2024008-SL, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Perrin and Carter, Incorporated and designating this project as sales tax exempt. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of Perrin & Carter, Inc., to provide Professional Electrical Engineering Services relating to the design and construction of Seven Oaks/ US Hwy 90 Intersection Lighting, Public Works Project No. 2024008-SL; and WHEREAS, the design of Seven Oaks/US Hwy 90 Intersection Lighting, Public Works Project No. 2024-008-SL includes a new street lighting system for the intersection of Seven Oaks Blvd. and US Hwy 90; and WHEREAS, the administration has qualified this project to be presented to the Jefferson Parish Council for consideration and designation as “Sales Tax Exempt”; and WHEREAS, the plans and specifications for this bid contain necessary language noticing all prospective bidders that this project has been designated as “Sales Tax Exempt.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for Seven Oaks/US Hwy 90 Intersection Lighting, Public Works Project No. 2024-008-SL, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Perrin and Carter, Incorporated.

SECTION 2. That all necessary requirements are included as provided by Jefferson Parish advertising procedures in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form and Specifications for said project.

SECTION 3. That the cost of this advertisement is to be charged to Account No. 44570-4074-7540 (45738.002).

SECTION 4. That this project is hereby designated as sales tax exempt and shall include all the necessary language related to this exemption in the bid specifications.

SECTION 5. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents necessary to implement the resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

PARISH ATTORNEY'S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To:

Council Clerk’s Office Lizabeth Johnston, Parish Clerk

From: Jourdan Mohamad, Assistant Parish Attorney Date: December 29, 2025 Re:

TO PERMIT APPROVALS – January 14, 2026 Council Meeting

Enclosed please find the following reports on applicants for Jefferson Parish Tobacco Permits which have been approved for the next Council Meeting.

APPROVED MANAGERS/OFFICERS NAME

TO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Jennifer Short

100721

12/10/2025

Winn Dixie Store #1329 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Winn Dixie Store #1404 8601 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

PARISH ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Raymond Rhee

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To:

100722

12/10/2025

Council Clerk’s Office Lizabeth Johnston, Parish Clerk

Winn Dixie Store #1440 4627 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Winn Dixie Store #1329 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

From: Jourdan Mohamad, Assistant Parish Attorney Date: December 22, 2025 Re:

ABO PERMIT APPROVALS – January 14, 2026 Council Meeting

Winn Dixie Store #1404 8601 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Enclosed please find the following reports on applicants for Jefferson Parish Alcohol Beverage Permits (including employee and vice cards) which have been approved for the next Council Meeting.

APPROVED

Winn Dixie Store #1440 4627 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2)

INDIVIDUALS/SERVERS NAME

VICE NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Dermaricus Ovide

V-43672

12/16/2025

Savannah Cochran

V-94940

12/16/2025

Linda Chapman

V-95699

12/16/2025

Brittany Buras

V-117062

12/16/2025

Makaria Calvin

V-123983

12/16/2025

New Orleans Original Daiquiris 6240 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Paradise Sports Bar 5128 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Schnell’s Restaurant 5501 4th St. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058

Mandy Bourgeois

V-125423

12/16/2025

Tiffani Johnson

V-124526

12/16/2025

Karisa Meaux

V-129265

12/16/2025

Seth Desalvo

V-129283

12/16/2025

Alexandra White

V-129284

12/16/2025

Monique Payne

V-29150

12/16/2025

Kathie Mcdonald

V-42668

12/16/2025

Patrice Bastian

V-122984

12/16/2025

Rachel Collins

V-129303

12/16/2025

Najah Poplin

Nyx Lange

V-129304

V-129305

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

Anaiah Graham

V-129307

12/16/2025

Tasiya Santa-Cruz

V-129308

12/16/2025

Blake Young

V-43120

12/04/2025

Dwanna Phoenix

V-114402

12/04/2025

Elva Stewart

V-115824

12/04/2025

Halie Matthews

V-101940

12/04/2025

Taylor Slade

V-129243

12/04/2025

Axl Deur

V-129244

12/04/2025

Zoe Dieringer

V-129245

12/04/2025

Alexis Taylor

V-129264

12/04/2025

WALK IN

Brittany Jones

100725

12/17/2025

Jeremy Sawaya

100727

12/17/2025

Darren Webb

100726

12/17/2025

Lee Arostegui

100018

12/17/2025

Brandon Ferina

100345

12/17/2025

(Council District 1)

Paradise Sports Bar 5128 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Fairgrounds OTB 800 Westbank Expy.

Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 2) New Orleans Original Daquiris 6830 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Butt Hedz 5601 4th St. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Hooters 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Pat’s Pub 3207 Edenborn Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Fairgrounds 2700 Edenborn Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Deucez Sportsbar 5213 4th St. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Hot N Cajun Boil House 1201 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Hooters 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Hooters 2781 Belle Chasse Hwy. Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Churchill Downs 5428 Citrus Blvd.

Harahan, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Fairgrounds Casino 800 Westbank Expy.

Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 2) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 835 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Winston’s Pub and Patio 531 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Caberet Nola 3229 Lisa Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 4) Hooters 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) New Orleans Original Daiquiris 456 Lapalco Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

p 2090 Woodmere Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) Shell Lapalco LLC 3659 Lapalco Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) 10Box Cost-Plus #656 1951 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Robert Fresh Market 5016 W Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Clearview Pkwy Shell 4400 Clearview Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 5) Cloud 3 Smoke Shop LLC 3000 Cleary Ave. #A Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Tienda Latina Express 4208 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) Swamp Room 5400 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4)

Walgreens #17110 800 Metairie Rd. #D Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Walgreens #15109 4327 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Walgreens #13658 9705 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Walgreens #13679 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Walgreens #15571 4501 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2)

RETAIL – NEW (2025) NAME

TO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Eyad Hindi

1025427986

12/17/2025

Steven Young

1037003597

12/17/2025

Maninder & Gurjinder Dhillon

1017883087

12/01/2025

Super Es Market LLC 6301 Acre Rd. Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Li & Lounge, LLC 419 Lapalco Blvd. #2 Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Yum Central 502 Terry Pkwy.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

RENEWALS (2026) NAME

TO NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

NAME OF BUSINESS

Omar Abukhalil

1008634926

12/19/2025

Omar Allan

1008636032

12/19/2025

Carlos Barreto Derek Mikish

1008636066

12/19/2025

Mumin Hindi

1008636499

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008636888

12/19/2025

Mohammad Hindi

1008637367

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1008637627

12/19/2025

Steven Young

1037003606

12/19/2025

Roberto Molina

1008631425

12/19/2025

Chalapathi Thakkallapally

1008631537

12/19/2025

Dorian Diaz Maria Diaz

1008632052

12/19/2025

Imad Hamdan

1033232808

12/19/2025

Toni Nguyen Truong Pham

1008633462

12/19/2025

Husam Nasher

1008634770

12/19/2025

Ramo Group LLC 4280 Westbank Expy. #B Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) I Repair & Vape 1028 Manhattan Blvd. #B Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) 4th Street Market 3708 4th St. #101 Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) I Repair & Vape 2960 Belle Chasse Hwy. #102 Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Shell Barataria 2698 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Darna Hookah Lounge 1180 Terry Pkwy.

Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Shell Carol Sue LLC 2000 Carol Sue Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Lit & Lounge 419 Lapalco Blvd. #2 Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Habana Port Cigar Merchants 1700 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Seminole Supermarket 1518 Seminole Ave. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Old Metairie Shell II 1409 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Brothers Manhattan 175 1600 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 2) Express Seafood Inc. 6249 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Adel’s Gas Stop 2090 Woodmere Blvd.

Gulf Coast C Stores 3120 Clearview Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70006 (Council District 5) West Metairie Shell 5900 W Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 2) Clearview Brothers 4408 S I-10 Service Rd. W Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Wine About It Inc. 445 Wall Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Supreme Discount 522 Lapalco Blvd.

Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Joe’s Landing Inc. 4811 Privateer Blvd.

Barataria, LA 70036 (Council District 1) Savannah Discount 2681 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 1) Walgreens #15200 2001 Carol Sue Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Behrman 158 799 Behrman Hwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Nineveh Food Mart LLC 1605 Carol Sue Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Yum Central 2900 Hwy 90 W Westwego, LA 70094 (Council District 3) 2300 Chev LLC 2316 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 5) Walgreens #01799 1503 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5)

Birdies 6830 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) Nola Discount 2200 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 3) One Stop Shop Veterans 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd. #B Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) Walgreens #15571 4501 Airline Hwy. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) El Encanto LLC 4512 S I-10 Service Rd. W Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Exxon Causeway LLC 3528 S I-10 Service Rd. W Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Walgreens #13658 9705 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Brothers Food Mart #126 6600 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) OM Airline Oil Inc. 5001 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 2) Yum Central 2850 Belle Chasse Hwy. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Yum Central 3441 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 1) Yum Central 123 Terry Pkwy.

Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1) Walgreens #03199 1891 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2)

24 7 Discount Inc. 3500 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121 (Council District 2) Winn Dixie #1329 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70005 (Council District 5) Winn Dixie #1440 4627 Westbank Expy.

Marrero, LA 70072 (Council District 2) Wal-Mart Super Center #2706 1501 Manhattan Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 (Council District 3) M&J Discount LLC 1055 Whitney Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 (Council District 3) Wal-Mart Store #989 8912 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 (Council District 4) The Vaping Tiger LLC 2812 Athania Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) New Orleans Alchemy & Distribution LLC 2812 Athania Pkwy.

Metairie, LA 70002 (Council District 5) Rivers Market 6525 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70003

10E ✦ Thursday, January 22, 2026 ✦ nola.com ✦ The Times-Picayune

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Matthew Allen Sarah Little Timothy Skinner Emma Waddell

1008629031

12/10/2025

Darlene Glawson John Glawson Jonathan Glawson

1008629716

12/10/2025

Maurice Grimm Anthony Hucker

1008629970

12/10/2025

Badran Sulieman

1008630061

12/10/2025

Amrik Dhillon Gurjinder Dhillon Maninder Dhillon

1017883094

12/10/2025

, (Council District 2) Walm-Mart Super Center #1353 5110 Jefferson Hwy. Elmwood, LA 70123 (Council District 2)

Whitey’s Pool Hall 3764 Derbigny St. Metairie, LA 70001 (Council District 5) Winn Diexie #1404 8601 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) River Ridge Discount 10232 Jefferson Hwy. #A River Ridge, LA 70123 (Council District 2) Yum Central 502 Terry Pkwy.

Terrytown, LA 70056 (Council District 1)

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147692 A resolution authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for Pre-Placed Emergency Traffic Sign Repair, Restoration, and Replacement in the Unincorporated Jefferson Parish in Response to a Natural Disaster or Other State of Emergency, for a period of two (2) years, and shall automatically extend until the end of the calendar year if a new contract is not executed by May 1 of the year of the contract expiration, work shall be in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by Jefferson Parish Engineering Department and designating this project as sales tax exempt.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, as a result of a Natural Disaster or Other State of Emergency, a significant number of traffic signs may be damaged, and the damage may be beyond the capacity of the Traffic Division of the Engineering Department to repair, restore, or replace (as necessary) in a reasonable period of time, resulting in severely limiting the potential of Jefferson Parish to properly respond to and quickly recover from the natural disaster or other state of emergency; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Division of the Engineering Department may require assistance from an independent contractor for Pre-Placed Emergency Traffic Sign Repair, Restoration and Replacement in the unincorporated Jefferson Parish in response to a Natural Disaster or Other State of Emergency, to properly and quickly repair, restore, or replace (as necessary) all damaged traffic signs; and WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for Jefferson Parish to have a separate, competitively bid Pre-Placed Emergency Traffic Sign Repair, Restoration, and Replacement contract in place for the Unincorporated Jefferson Parish, with an independent contractor to ensure immediate and adequate assistance to the Traffic Division in promptly restoring the Parish-wide sign system and also to facilitate appropriate reimbursement from Federal/State agencies; and WHEREAS, activation and use of the contract will only be authorized in the event of a Natural Disaster or Other State of Emergency in which damage to traffic signs is incurred and Parish personnel cannot act promptly to repair such damage; and WHEREAS, all services under the terms of the Contract shall be provided on an as-needed basis; and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work to be given within the term of the two-year Contract; and WHEREAS, the administration has qualified this project to be presented to the Jefferson Parish Council for consideration and designation as “Sales Tax Exempt”; and WHEREAS, the plans and specifications for this bid contain necessary language noticing all prospective bidders that this project has been designated as “Sales Tax Exempt.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Purchasing Department of the Jefferson Parish Finance Department, be and is hereby authorized, to advertise for sealed bids for Pre-Placed Emergency Traffic Sign Repair, Restoration and Replacement in the Unincorporated Jefferson Parish in Response to a Natural Disaster or Other State of Emergency, for a period of two years, and shall automatically extend until the end of the calendar year if a new contract is not executed by May 1 of the year of the contract expiration, in accordance with specifications prepared by the Jefferson Parish Engineering Department.

SECTION 2. That all necessary requirements are included as provided by Jefferson Parish advertising procedures in the advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form and Specifications for said project.

SECTION 3. That the cost of advertising the above referenced project is to be charged to the Department of Streets, Account No. 22200-3005-7540.

SECTION 4. That all costs associated with the emergency sign repairs are charged to the Department of Streets, Account No. 22200-3005-7690.

SECTION 5. That this project is hereby designated as sales tax exempt and shall include all the necessary language related to this exemption in the bid specifications.

SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents necessary to implement the resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147693 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Sauder Manufacturing Co. under Bid Proposal No. 5000148813 for labor, materials, delivery, equipment, and all other incidentals necessary to supply and install new furnishings for the Judge’s bench area; including the Judge’s bench, witness stand, Reporter’s desk, Clerk’s desk, Attorney’s table, podium, Bailiff station, and railing with a swinging gate at First Parish Court, 924 David Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 for the Department of General Services at the bid tabulation price of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred SeventyTwo Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($156,172.27).

Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $156,172.27 without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, bids were received on November 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Sauder Manufacturing Co. in the amount of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($156,172.27); and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred SeventyTwo Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($156,172.27), for labor, materials, delivery, equipment, and all other incidentals necessary to supply and install new furnishings for the Judge’s bench area at First Parish Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Sauder Manufacturing Co. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148813 for labor, materials, delivery, equipment, and all other incidentals necessary to supply and install new furnishings for the Judge’s bench area; including the Judge’s bench, witness stand, Reporter’s desk, Clerk’s desk, Attorney’s table, podium, Bailiff station, and railing with a swinging gate at First Parish Court, 924 David Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 for the Department of General Services at the bid tabulation price of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($156,172.27), be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 45790-4054-7454 (57910.023) of the Department of General Services.

SECTION 3. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $156,172.27 without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 4. That the Council Chairperson, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147694 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C., under Bid No. 50-00148741 received on December 11, 2025 at the bid tabulation amount of $3,224,830.50 for the construction

of the West Napoleon Avenue Extension (Williams Boulevard to West of Connecticut Avenue), Public Works Project No. 2020-011-RBP and authorizing the execution of the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate” for Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. and its subcontractors. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson received bids on December 11, 2025 for the construction of the West Napoleon Avenue Extension (Williams Boulevard to West of Connecticut Avenue), Public Works Project No. 2020-011-RBP; and WHEREAS, a total of thirteen bids were received by the Department of Purchasing for this project; and WHEREAS, Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. submitted the lowest responsible bid under Proposal No. 5000148741 in the amount of $3,224,830.50, which is in line with the established budget for the referenced project; and WHEREAS, Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. has reviewed the bids and has recommended that award of contract be made to Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C.; and WHEREAS, the project is being funded under the Road Bond Program and those funds are in place and are sufficient to construct the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid received from Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. on December 11, 2025 under Bid No. 50-00148741 at the bid tabulation amount of $3,224,830.50 for the construction of the West Napoleon Avenue Extension (Williams Boulevard to West of Connecticut Avenue), Public Works Project No. 2020-011-RBP, is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

SECTION 3. That the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate” for Fleming Construction Company, L.L.C. and its subcontractors.

SECTION 4. That all work related to the construction of the West Napoleon Avenue Extension (Williams Boulevard to West of Connecticut Avenue), Public Works Project No. 2020-011-RBP, is to be charged to Account No. 44220-4100-7454(42210.035).

SECTION 5. That the term of this contract shall commence on the date indicated on the Notice To Proceed.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147695 A resolution expressing the concurrence of Jefferson Parish to accept the lowest responsible bid of Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. received on November 12, 2025 by the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) in the amount of $1,190,330.80 for Jefferson WB Miss River MU Path 3B & 3C, State Project No. H.011805, Federal Aid Project No. H011805, Public Works Project No. 2015-011/012-RB, and authorizing the execution of the contract with Kort’s Construction Services, Inc., which contract shall include the bid proposal, plans, and specifications for said project, including the local match of Jefferson Parish in the amount of $238,066.16. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, on November 12, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) received a low bid from Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,190,330.80 for Jefferson WB Miss River MU Path 3B & 3C, State Project No. H.011805, Federal Aid Project No. H011805, Public Works Project No. 2015-011/012-RB; and WHEREAS, concurrence from Jefferson Parish is required before the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) can award the contract; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) has reviewed the bid proposals and determined that Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council hereby concurs with accepting the lowest responsible bid of Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. received on November 12, 2025 by the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development in the amount of $1,190,330.80 for Jefferson WB Miss River MU Path 3B & 3C, State Project No. H.011805, Federal Aid Project No. H011805, Public Works Project No. 2015-011/012-RB. SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Kort’s Construction Services, Inc., which contract shall include the bid proposal, plans, and specifications for said project.

SECTION 3. That all eligible construction costs for Jefferson WB Miss River MU Path 3B & 3C, State Project No. H.011805, Federal Aid Project No. H011805, Public Works Project No. 2015011/012-RB, are eighty percent (80%) reimbursable by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ($952,264.64) with the remaining twenty percent (20%) local construction match provided by Jefferson Parish ($238,066.16).

SECTION 4. That the total construction costs to be paid by Jefferson Parish is $238,066.16 for Jefferson WB Miss River MU Path 3B & 3C, State Project No. H.011805, Federal Aid Project No. H011805, Public Works Project No. 2015-011/012-RB. SECTION 5. That all construction costs for Jefferson WB Miss River MU Path 3B & 3C, State Project No. H.011805, Federal Aid Project No. H011805, Public Works Project No. 2015-011/012-RB, shall be charged to Account No. 44630-4012-7454 (46311.014).

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147696 A resolution expressing the concurrence of Jefferson Parish to accept the lowest responsible bid of LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC received on November 12, 2025, by the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) in the amount of $941,716.57 for Brown Avenue Multi-Use Path, State Project No. H.014939, Federal Aid Project No. H014939, Public Works Project No. 2021-030-RB. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, on November 12, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) received a low bid from LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC in the amount of $941,716.57 for Brown Avenue Multi-Use Path, State Project No. H.014939, Federal Aid Project No. H014939, Public Works Project No. 2021-030-RB; and WHEREAS, concurrence from Jefferson Parish is required before the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) can award the contract; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) has reviewed the bid proposals and determined that LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC is the lowest responsible bidder.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council hereby concurs with accepting the lowest responsible bid of LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC received on November 12, 2025 by the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development in the amount of $941,716.57 for Brown Avenue Multi-Use Path, State Project No. H.014939, Federal Aid Project No. H014939, Public Works Project No. 2021-030-RB. SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute a contract with LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC, which contract shall include the bid proposal, plans, and specifications for said project.

SECTION 3. That all eligible construction costs for Brown Avenue Multi-Use Path are eighty percent (80%) reimbursable by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ($753,373.26) with the remaining twenty percent (20%) local construction match provided by Jefferson Parish ($188,343.31).

SECTION 4. That all construction costs for Brown Avenue Multi-Use Path shall be charged to Account No. 44610-4011-7454 (46110.020).

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the

following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147697 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Innovative Flow Solutions, Inc., under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148851 for Purchase of Butterfly Valves for the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage at the bid tabulation price of $150,820.00 and authorizing the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order for a one-time purchase. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on November 6, 2025 for Purchase of Butterfly Valves for the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Innovative Flow Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $150,820.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Innovative Flow Solutions, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148851 for Purchase of Butterfly Valves for the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage at the bid tabulation price of $150,820.00, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $150,820.00 to Innovative Flow Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $150,820.00 for a one-time purchase.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No. 45210-4037-7231.3 (52110.001).

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147698 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Coastal Fire Protection L.L.C. bid under Bid No. 50148943, with a bid tabulation price of One Hundred SixtyFive Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($165,000.00) to provide a three (3) year contract for labor, materials, delivery, equipment and all other incidentals to perform the required annual fire alarm system testing on various Jefferson Parish Buildings for the Department of General Services. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $300,000.00. Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without authorization by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on November 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Coastal Fire Protection L.L.C. in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cent ($165,000.00); and WHEREAS, the bid of Everon, LLC was rejected for the expired delegation of authority submitted with bid; and WHEREAS, the bid of Drb Power Washing Gutters Cleaning LLC was rejected for the inability to verify the Louisiana State Contractors license number; and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled $113,260.00 for the current contract (Contract No. 55-20839) with Coastal Fire Protection L.L.C. for the period from February 10, 2023 to present; and WHEREAS, the current contract (Contract No. 55-20839) will expire on February 9, 2026; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $300,000.00 for a three (3) year contract for labor, materials, delivery, equipment and all other incidentals to perform the required annual fire alarm system testing on various Jefferson Parish Buildings for the Department of General Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Coastal Fire Protection L.L.C., bid under Bid No. 50-148943, at the bid tabulation price of One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($165,000.00). Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $300,000.00. Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without authorization by resolution of the Council, to provide a three (3) year contract for labor, materials, delivery, equipment and all other incidentals to perform the required annual fire alarm system testing on various Jefferson Parish Buildings for the Department of General Services, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute a contract and all related documents with Coastal Fire Protection LLC. SECTION 3. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No. 7431.4; Contracted Repairs & Maintenance – Building Services – Life Safety Systems of the user department.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147699 A resolution accepting the lowest responsive and responsible bid of H & O Investments, LLC, under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148716 for a Two (2) Year Grass Cutting & Landscaping Maintenance Contract for the Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) Community Centers at a bid tabulation price of TwentyEight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and 75/100 ($28,482.75). Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars 00/100 ($65,000.00) for the Two (2) years, by a factor of not more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on November 20, 2025 to provide a Two (2) Year Grass Cutting & Landscaping Maintenance Contract for the Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) Community Centers; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bid was received by H & O Investments, LLC, in the amount of TwentyEight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and 75/100 ($28,482.75); and WHEREAS, the previous Contract No. 55-00021318 expenditures totaled $25,319.92 with Rotolo Consultants Inc., for the period from September 6, 2023 to September 5, 2024; and WHEREAS, the previous contract expired on September 5, 2024; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures shall not exceed SixtyFive Thousand Dollars 00/100 ($65,000.00) for the Two (2) years by a factor of not more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsive and responsible bid of H & O Investments, LLC, under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148716 for a Two (2) Year Grass Cutting & Landscaping Maintenance Contract for the Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) Community Centers at a bid tabulation price of TwentyEight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and 75/100 ($28,482.75), be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars 00/100 ($65,000.00) for the Two (2) years, by a factor of not more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No.10010-0330-114-7344.5, 10010-0330-230-7344.5, 10010-0330-231-7344.5, 10010-0330-282-7344.5, 10010-0330341-7344.5 and future accounts as assigned.

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and they are, hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147700 A resolution canceling and rescinding Resolution No. 147457, adopted on November 5, 2025, under Bid 5000148433 for a Two (2) Year Contract for The Supply of Traffic Cones, Barrels, and Barricades for The Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering - Traffic Engineering Division because the contract was mistakenly awarded to All In Safety Corp by accepting all bid items even though the vendor did not bid on every item, and

awarding the contract to the lowest bidder on a line by line basis, as follows: 1) All In Safety Corp. for Item Nos. 0010, 0020, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060, 0090, 0100, 0110, 0120, 0130, 0150, and 0160 at the bid tabulation price of $75,533.00, 2) Vulcan, Inc. for Item No. 0080 at a bid tabulation price of $64.00, 3) EHS Corp. dba Southeast Safety & Supply for Item Nos. 070 and 0140 at a bid tabulation price of $1775.00. Maximum expenditures under this contract shall not exceed $150,000.00 for All In Safety Corp., $1000.00 for Vulcan, Inc., and $5000.00 for EHS Corp. dba Southeast Safety & Supply for the two (2) year period by a factor of more than ten percent (10%) without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids under Bid 50-00148433 were received on 10/16/2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest bid received was All In Safety Corp. but the bid did not include 2 bid items that the vendor elected not to bid on; and WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 147457, Jefferson Parish mistakenly accepted all items but the bid should have been awarded by line item (i.e. on a line-by-line basis) because the vendor did not bid on 2 of the items; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to cancel and rescind Resolution No 147457 and to award a contract on a line-by-line basis; and WHEREAS, Blackstar Diversified Enterprises LLC and Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. could not hold the prices as were bid in Bid 50-00148433; and WHEREAS, All In Safety Corp. was the lowest responsive bidder for Item Nos. 0010, 0020, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060, 0090, 0100, 0110, 0120, 0130, 0150, and 0160 at the bid tabulation price of $75,533.00; and WHEREAS, Vulcan, Inc was the lowest responsive bidder for Item No. 0080 at a bid tabulation price of $64.00; and WHEREAS, EHS Corp. dba Southeast Safety & Supply was the lowest responsive bidder for Item Nos. 0070 and 0140 at a bid tabulation price of $1775.00; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures under this contract shall not exceed $150,000.00 for All In Safety Corp., $1000.00 for Vulcan, Inc., and $5000.00 for EHS Corp dba Southeast Safety & Supply for the two years, for a supply of traffic cones, barrels and barricades.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Resolution No. 147457, adopted November 5, 2025, is hereby cancelled and rescinded.

SECTION 2. That the lowest responsible bids for a two-year contract for the supply of Traffic Cones, Barrels, and Barricades for The Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering - Traffic Engineering Division under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148433 be and are hereby accepted as follows: 1) All In Safety Corp. for Item Nos. 0010, 0020, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060, 0090, 0100, 0110, 0120, 0130, 0150, and 0160 at the bid tabulation price of $75,533.00, with an individual contract cap of $150,000.00; 2) Vulcan, Inc. for Item No. 0080 at a bid tabulation price of $64.00, with an individual contract cap of $1000.00; and 3) EHS Corp. dba Southeast Safety & Supply for Item Nos. 0070 and 0140 at a bid tabulation price of $1775.00, with an individual contract cap of $5000.00.

SECTION 3. That all costs related to this contract are to be charged to Account No. 22200-3005-7232.8.

SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147701 A resolution canceling Bid Proposal No. 50-149082 and rejecting all bids received to provide a three (3) year contract for residential and commercial building demolition and associated services for the Department of General Services. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on December 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, QC Services, LLC bid was rejected for unable to verify electronic bid bond number; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to cancel and seek future advertisement with revised specifications as certain labor services were not included in the original specifications and are needed and a few line items were removed as unnecessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Bid Proposal 50-149082 is hereby cancelled and all the bids received under Bid Proposal 50-149082 to provide a three (3) year contract for residential and commercial building demolition and associated services for the Department of General Services, are hereby rejected.

SECTION 2. That the Department of General Services will seek to re-advertise in the future once revised specifications are complete.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147702 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Enmon Enterprises, LLC dba Jani-King of New Orleans bid under Bid No. 50-149096, with a bid tabulation price of One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Seven Cents ($1,624,258.07) to provide a three (3) year contract for all labor, materials, supplies, chemicals, and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services for the Department of General Services. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $2,500,000.00.

Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without authorization by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on December 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Enmon Enterprises, LLC dba Jani-King of New Orleans in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Seven Cents ($1,624,258.07); and WHEREAS, the bid of August Building Maintenance, Incorporated was rejected for not having the required LA Contractor’s License and did not submit an electronic bid bond; and WHEREAS, the bid of Nu-Worx was rejected for not submitting a corporate resolution or an electronic bid bond; and WHEREAS, the bid of 3H & 3H, Inc. was rejected for not having the required LA Contractor’s License and did not submit an electronic bid bond; and WHEREAS, the bid of Platinum Cleaning and Facilities Services, LLC was rejected because the LA Contractor’s License could not be verified; and WHEREAS, the bid of American Facility Services, Inc was rejected because the LA Contractor’s License could not be verified; and WHEREAS, the bid of ELB Cleaning Services, LLC was rejected because the LA Contractor’s License could not be verified; and WHEREAS, the bid of Kelli N. Lilliman was rejected because the LA Contractor’s License could not be verified; and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled $1,863,851.51 for the current contract (Contract No. 55-21075) with Enmon Enterprises, LLC dba Jani-King of New Orleans for the period from May 1, 2023 to present; and WHEREAS, the current contract (Contract No. 55-21075) will expire on April 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $2,500,000.00 to provide a three (3) year contract for all labor, materials, supplies, chemicals, and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services for the Department of General Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Enmon Enterprises, LLC dba Jani-King of New Orleans, bid under Bid No. 50-149096, at the bid tabulation price of One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Seven Cents. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $2,500,000.00. Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without authorization by resolution of the Council, to provide a three (3) year contract for all labor, materials, supplies, chemicals, and equipment

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS necessary to perform Janitorial Services for the Department of General Services, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute a contract and all related documents with Enmon Enterprises, LLC dba Jani-King of New Orleans.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No. 7421; Janitorial Services of the user department.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147703 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Visionaire Construction LLC bid under Bid No. 50148727, with a bid tabulation price of Three Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Three Cents ($365.03) to provide a two (2) year contract for all labor, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks: painting, coating, priming, staining and sealing; drywall hanging; drywall finishing; wallpaper removal and hanging; concrete work; welding and fabrication for the Department of General Services.

Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $2,000,000.00. Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without authorization by resolution of the Council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, bids were received on December 11, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Visionaire Construction LLC in the amount of Three Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Three Cents ($365.03); and WHEREAS, expenditures to date have totaled $3,312,150.84 for the current contract (Contract No. 55-20835) with Tasch, LLC for the period from January 24, 2023 to present; and WHEREAS, the current contract (Contract No. 55-20835) will expire on January 23, 2026; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $2,000,000.00 to provide a two (2) year contract for all labor, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks: painting, coating, priming, staining and sealing; drywall hanging; drywall finishing; wallpaper removal and hanging; concrete work; welding and fabrication for the Department of General Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Visionaire Construction LLC, bid under Bid No. 50-148727, at the bid tabulation price of Three Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Three Cents ($365.03). Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $2,000,000.00. Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without authorization by resolution of the Council, to provide a two (2) year contract for all labor, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks: painting, coating, priming, staining and sealing; drywall hanging; drywall finishing; wallpaper removal and hanging; concrete work; welding and fabrication for the Department of General Services, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute a contract and all related documents with Visionaire Construction LLC. SECTION 3. That all expenditures shall be charged to Account No. 7431.1; contracted repairs & maintenance – building services of the user department.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147705 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract No. 55-00022952, dated May 7, 2025 with Procivil, LLC authorized by Resolution 146241 (Instrument 12520497 Mortgage Book 5112, Page 356), for an increase of $5,416.00 (2.2% increase) to the original contract amount and an additional 100 calendar days to the contract time for Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC. Work associated with this Change Order is within the original scope of the project. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and Procivil, LLC, (hereinafter, CONTRACTOR), dated May 7, 2025, authorized by Resolution No. 146241 (adopted on 4/09/2025), to construct Metairie Lawn Drainage Improvements (hereinafter, PROJECT), Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC, for the bid amount of $245,769.50; and WHEREAS, there are no previous change orders; and WHEREAS, during construction layout, it was discovered that an existing mound of material stored in the park required removal in order to construct the path, resulting in an increased cost of $5,416.00; and WHEREAS, due to existing pavement conditions, it was decided to replace concrete panels under the maintenance contract prior to striping of the on-street bike facilities, requiring the addition of 100 calendar days to the contract time, for a new date for completion of January 14, 2026; and WHEREAS, the total of Change Order No. 1 amounts to an increase in the contract amount from $245,769.50 to $251,185.50; and WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Meyer Engineers, Ltd., who was selected for design and construction administration services, recommends approval of Change Order No. 1.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Change Order No. 1 to the Contract No. 55-00022952 dated May 7, 2025 with Procivil, LLC (Instrument 12520497 Mortgage Book 5112, Page 356), for an increase of $5,416.00 (2.2% increase) to the original contract amount and an additional 100 calendar days to the contract time for Lafreniere Park Bike Path Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2023-056-REC. SECTION 2. That there have been no previously recorded change orders.

SECTION 3. That all construction costs are funded from Budget Account No. 44530-4007-7454 (45325.408).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to sign and approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

Residential and Commercial Water Meters and Assemblies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Badger Meter, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149154 for a two (2) years contract for a supply of Residential and Commercial Water Meters and Assemblies for the Department of Water and all Jefferson Parish Agencies and Municipalities at the bid tabulation price of $1,586,366.68, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That bid items #15 and #20 received no valid bids are hereby cancelled.

SECTION 3. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 7454 of the Department of Public Works, Water.

SECTION 4. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $1,500,000.00 for the two (2) years, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 5. That the Council Chairperson, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147706 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract No. 55-22828 dated June 5, 2025, with Crescent Commercial Construction, LLC under Resolution No. 146286 (Instrument 12522186 Mortgage Book 5113, Page 661) for the addition of $3,632.02 and 14 calendar days to the contract for the construction of pickleball courts at Pontiff Playground, Proposal No. 50-147188, for the Department of Recreation. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, the Parish and Crescent Commercial Construction, LLC entered into a contract for the construction of pickleball courts at Pontiff Playground for the Department of Recreation, as authorized by Resolution No. 146286, adopted on the 30th day of April, 2025; and WHEREAS, Change Order 1 is for additional concrete slabs for trash can, bench and picnic table, increases the contract amount by $3,632.02, making a new contract amount of $269,532.02 (1.4% increase), and adds 14 days to complete this work for a new date for completion of December 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, Meyer Engineers is responsible for the administrative management of this project and recommends approval of this Change Order; and WHEREAS, there have been no previously recorded change orders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Change Order No.1 to Contract No. 55-22828 dated June 5, 2025, with Crescent Commercial Construction, LLC under Resolution No. 146286 (Instrument 12522186 Mortgage Book 5113, Page 661) for the addition of $3,632.02 dollars, for a new contract amount of $269,532.02, and 14 calendar days to the contract, for a new date for completion of December 18, 2025, for the construction of pickleball courts at Pontiff Playground, Proposal No. 50-147188, for the Department of Recreation.

SECTION 2. That there have been no previously recorded change orders.

SECTION 3. That all construction costs are funded from Account No. 44680-4015-7454 (46811.035).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and are hereby authorized to sign and approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147707 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the contract No. 55-00022935 authorized by Resolution 146014 dated May 20, 2025, INSTRUMENT NO. 12519251, M.O.B. 5111, FOLIO 337, with BLD Services, LLC under Proposal No. 50-00146982 for labor, materials and equipment required for the Transcontinental & Belle Lift Station (E8-1), SCIP Project No. 55124, for $49,342.99, (4.2%) decrease to the original contract amount. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, the council has contracted the services of BLD Services, LLC in connection with labor, materials and equipment required for the Transcontinental & Belle Lift Station (E8-1), SCIP Project No. 55124; and WHEREAS, the construction notice to proceed was issued on September 2, 2025 with a substantial completion date of May 29, 2026, and a final completion date of June 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, that the total of Change Order No. 1 is a decrease of 4.2% relative to the original contract cost; and WHEREAS, that the change order represents the final quantity adjustments for the project; and WHEREAS, construction is complete and this Change Order No. 1 (Final) for a decrease of $49,342.99, with the contract amount to be decreased from $1,169,670.00 to $1,120,327.01 is hence required; and WHEREAS, the Parish has engaged the services of ECM Consultants, Inc. as Engineer to oversee the project construction; and WHEREAS, the Engineer recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 (Final); and WHEREAS, this Change Order No. 1 (Final) is within the scope of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Department of Sewerage of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the execution of Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the contract with BLD Services, LLC under Proposal No. 50-00146982, SCIP Project No. 55124 to decrease the contract cap by $49,342.99, from $1,169,670.00 to $1,120,327.01, INSTRUMENT NO. 12519251, M.O.B. 5111, FOLIO 337.

SECTION 2. That the funds for the cost of this project are available from the Account No. 44940-4023-7454 (49435.302), Contract No. 55-00022935.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents necessary to implement the resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 147704 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Badger Meter, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00149154 for a two (2) years contract for a supply of Residential and Commercial Water Meters and Assemblies for the Department of Water and all Jefferson Parish Agencies and Municipalities at the bid tabulation price of $1,586,366.68. Maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $1,500,000.00 for the two (2) year, by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

(Parishwide)

RESOLUTION NO. 147708 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the contract No. 55-00022428 dated June 10, 2024, authorized under Resolution No. 144257 INSTRUMENT NO. 12422851, M.O.B. 5074, FOLIO 749, with Command Construction, LLC under Proposal No. 50-00144510 for labor, materials and equipment required for the Nursery & Poplar, Metairie Court & Poplar, and Melody & West Esplanade Lift Station Improvements, SCIP Project No. C55117, adding $72,637.46 (6.9% increase) to the original contract total amount and adding fourteen (14) calendar days to the contract, for a new completion date of December 15, 2025. (Council District 5)

WHEREAS, bids were received on December 11, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Badger Meter, Inc. in the amount of $259,024.20; and WHEREAS, expenditures under the previous two (2) year contract have totaled $522,213.53 for the contract (Contract No. 55-00019413) with Badger Meter, Inc. for the period from 1/15/2021 to 1/14/2023; and WHEREAS, the previous contract (Contract No. 5500019413) expired on 1/14/2023; and WHEREAS, expenditures under the previous two (2) year contract have totaled $413,921.97 for the contract (Contract No. 55-00019293) with Thirkettle Corporation for the period from 10/26/2020 to 10/25/2022; and WHEREAS, the previous contract (Contract No. 5500019293) expired on 10/25/2022; and WHEREAS, bid items #15 and #20 received no valid bids shall be cancelled; and WHEREAS, maximum expenditures for this contract shall not exceed $1,500,000.00 for the two (2) year, for a supply of

WHEREAS, the council has contracted the services of Command Construction, LLC in connection with labor, materials and equipment required for the Nursery & Poplar, Metairie Court & Poplar, and Melody & West Esplanade Lift Station Improvements, SCIP Project No. C55117; and WHEREAS, the construction notice to proceed was issued for January 6, 2025 with a substantial completion date of November 1, 2025, and a final completion date of December 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, there was additional scope added to the project, that included the replacement of existing pipe sleeves which were corroded and additional mill and overlay to better tie in new asphalt pavement to existing roadways; and WHEREAS, additional time is needed to allow the contractor to order, deliver, and install the components of the additional scope; and WHEREAS, an additional fourteen (14) calendar days will be added, fore a new completion date of December 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, that the total of Change Order No. 1 is an increase of 6.9% relative to the original contract cost; and

WHEREAS, construction is complete and this Change Order No. 1 (Final) for an increase of $72,637.46, with the contract amount to be increased from $1,051,646.75 to $1,124,284.21 is hence required; and WHEREAS, the Parish has engaged the services of ECM Consultants, Inc. as Engineer to oversee the project construction; and WHEREAS, the Engineer recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 (Final); and WHEREAS, this Change Order No. 1 (Final) is within the scope of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Department of Sewerage of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the execution of Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the contract with Command Construction, LLC under Proposal No. 50-00144510, SCIP Project No. C55117 to increase the contract cap by $72,637.46, from $1,051,646.75 to $1,124,284.21 and adding fourteen (14) calendar days to the contract, for a new completion date of December 15, 2025, INSTRUMENT NO. 12422851, M.O.B. 5074, FOLIO 749.

SECTION 2. That the funds for the cost of this project are available from the Account No. 44220-4100-7454 (42213.513), Contract No. 55-00022428.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents necessary to implement the resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147709 A resolution authorizing and approving Change Order No. 1 to contract number 55-22957 (Instrument No. 12535356, MOB 5123, Folio 253) with Sieverding Construction, Inc. dated February 21, 2025, bid under Bid No. 50-147474, adding sixteen (16) days for the East Bank Regional Library Makerspace. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 145390, authorized by the Jefferson Parish Council on December 11, 2024, the Department of Library advertised for the construction/interior renovations for new makerspace areas and offices located at the Eastbank Regional Library; and WHEREAS, bids were received on date April 29, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Sieverding Construction, Inc. in the amount of $797,372.00; and WHEREAS, additional days are needed due to modular wall delivery dates and ceiling installation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby authorize and approve Change Order No. 1 to contract number 55-22957 (Instrument No. 12535356, MOB 5123, Folio 253) with Sieverding Construction, Inc. dated February 21, 2025, bid under Bid No. 50-147474, adding sixteen (16) days for the East Bank Regional Library Makerspace.

SECTION 2. There is no cost increase associated with this change order.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution to approve said Change Order to said contract.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147710 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract No. 55-00022929 dated August 5, 2025, with Dean Equipment Inc. (Instrument 12532218, Mortgage Book 5121, Page 342), for additional days to be added to the contract time for a new completion date of February 23, 2026, for the Upper Barataria Terrace Project, Public Works Project No. 2024-022 CM, Proposal No. 5000147401. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, the Upper Barataria Terrace Project bids were received on April 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was accepted on June 18, 2025, under resolution No. 146523; and WHEREAS, due to unforeseen subsurface site conditions smaller sediment lifts to the terraces had to be installed to achieve bid specifications; and WHEREAS, unanticipated settlement caused by changes in bottom elevation and increased organics occurred in portions of several terraces where site specific conditions could not be reasonably identified by a typical project survey or geotechnical sampling; and WHEREAS, the engineer, Freese and Nichols has reviewed the request and has recommended extending the contract term by 50 calendar days; and WHEREAS, there have been no previously recorded change orders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Change Order No. 1 to the Contract No. 55-00022929 dated August 5, 2025, with Dean Equipment Inc. (Instrument 12532218, Mortgage Book 5121, Page 342), for additional days to be added to the contract time for a new completion date of February 23, 2026, for the Upper Barataria Terrace Project, Public Works Project No. 2024-022 CM, Proposal No. 50-00147401.

SECTION 2. That there have been no previously recorded change orders.

SECTION 3. That all construction costs are funded from Budget Account No. 21640-1291-7454(16418.001).

SECTION 4. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to sign and approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147711 A resolution approving Substantial Completion to BLD Services, LLC for their Jefferson Parish contract which is dated May 20, 2025 under Resolution 146014, for the Transcontinental & Belle Lift Station (E8-1), Proposal No. 50-00146982, SCIP Project No. 55124. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, there is a construction contract between the Parish of Jefferson and BLD Services, LLC dated May 20, 2025, authorized by Resolution No. 146014 (adopted March 19, 2025) for the Transcontinental & Belle Lift Station (E8-1) Project; and WHEREAS, that the total of Change Order No. 1 was a decrease of 4.2% relative to the original contract cost which has not yet been recorded; and WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of ECM Consultants, Inc. (Engineer) to perform the engineering services for the project and the Engineer recommends Substantial Completion of this contract as of November 13, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Department of Sewerage of said Parish: SECTION 1. That BLD Services, LLC is hereby granted effective upon adoption of this resolution, Substantial Completion for their contract under Proposal No. 50-00146982 for the labor, materials and equipment required for the Transcontinental & Belle Lift Station (E8-1), SCIP Project No. 55124, which contract is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson.

INSTRUMENT NO. 12519251, M.O.B. 5111, FOLIO 337.

SECTION 2. The total value of the contract after approval of Change Order 1 (Final) will be $1,120,327.01 which is a decrease of 4.2% under the original contract amount of $1,169,670.00 and Change Order 1 (Final) is expected to be approved concurrently with this resolution on the December 10, 2025 council meeting and has therefore not been recorded.

SECTION 3. That the said BLD Services, LLC be and is hereby authorized to file a copy of this resolution with the said Clerk of Court as evidence of the acceptance of completion of said contract, and in order that the 45 days lien and privilege period may begin from the date of filing thereof with the said Clerk of Court.

SECTION 4. That at the expiration of the 45 days, the said BLD Services, LLC shall furnish the Department of Sewerage of Jefferson Parish with a clear lien and privilege certificate from the Clerk of Court and upon presentation of said certificate, the Department of Sewerage will prepare the necessary documents to authorize payment of retainage on said certificate.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147712 A resolution approving Substantial Completion to Command Construction, L.L.C. for their Jefferson Parish contract which is dated June 10, 2024, for the Nursery & Poplar, Metairie Court & Poplar, and Melody & West Esplanade Lift Station Improvements, Proposal No. 5000144510, SCIP Project No. C55117. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, there is a construction contract between the Parish of Jefferson and Command Construction, L.L.C. dated June 10, 2024, authorized by Resolution No. 144257 (adopted May 22, 2024) for the Nursery & Poplar, Metairie Court & Poplar, and Melody & West Esplanade Lift Station Improvements Project; and WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of ECM Consultants, Inc. (Engineer) to perform the engineering services for the project and the Engineer recommends Substantial Completion of this contract as of August 12, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Department of Sewerage of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Command Construction, L.L.C. is hereby granted effective upon adoption of this resolution, Substantial Completion for their contract under Proposal No. 50-00144510 for the labor, materials and equipment required for the Nursery & Poplar, Metairie Court & Poplar, and Melody & West Esplanade Lift Station Improvements, SCIP Project No. C55117, which contract is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson.

INSTRUMENT NO. 12422851, M.O.B. 5074, FOLIO 749.

SECTION 2. The total value of the contract after approval of Change Order 1 (Final) will be $1,124,284.21 which is an increase of 6.9% over the original contract amount of $1,051,646.75 and Change Order 1 (Final) is expected to be approved on the January 14, 2026 council meeting and has therefore not been recorded.

SECTION 3. That the said Command Construction, L.L.C. be and is hereby authorized to file a copy of this resolution with the said Clerk of Court as evidence of the acceptance of completion of said contract, and in order that the 45 days lien and privilege period may begin from the date of filing thereof with the said Clerk of Court.

SECTION 4. That at the expiration of the 45 days, the said Command Construction, L.L.C. shall furnish the Department of Sewerage of Jefferson Parish with a clear lien and privilege certificate from the Clerk of Court and upon presentation of said certificate, the Department of Sewerage will prepare the necessary documents to authorize payment of retainage on said certificate.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147713 A resolution granting permission to RXC Sports/NFL Flag, represented by Bryan Ocon, 250 Hembree Park Drive, #100, Roswell, Georgia 30076-3897, to have DJ/amplified outdoor music at their upcoming RXC Sports NFL Flag Football HBCU Tournament to be held on February 20, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 22,2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Lafreniere Park (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) in conformance with Parish and Park guidelines and agreements.

(Council District 4) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to RXC Sports/NFL Flag represented by Bryan Oconl, 250 Hembree Park Drive, #100, Roswell, Georgia, 30076-3897, to have DJ/amplified outdoor music at their upcoming RXC Sports NFL Flag Football HBCU Tournament to be held on Friday, February 20, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Lafreniere Park (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) in conformance with Parish and Park guidelines and agreements, and to allow the erection of tents in connection with said tournament.

SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Lafreniere Park, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to conduct such a tournament and that all indemnifications and insurance requirements set forth by the Jefferson Parish Director of the Department of Loss Control and all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations are met; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments and Lafreniere Park are met, and that all required fire regulations are met.

SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to RXC Sports/NFL Flag c/o Bryan Ocon, 250 Hembree Park Drive, #100, Roswell, Georgia, 30076-3897, and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147714 A resolution granting permission to New Orleans Running System Road Race Management represented by Chuck George to serve beer at their upcoming Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club Breaking Dawn 5K Run/Walk – Fundraiser to be held February 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. in Lafreniere Park and to allow DJ/Amplified outdoor music until 11:45 a.m. in connection with said run/walk (provided that the Parish Noise Ordinance is observed in all cases). (Council District 4) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to New Orleans Running System Road Race Management represented

by Chuck George to serve beer at their upcoming Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club Breaking Dawn 5K Run/Walk - Fundraiser to be held February 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. in Lafreniere Park and to allow DJ/Amplified outdoor music until 11:45 a.m. in connection with said walk/run (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases).

SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Lafreniere Park, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson parish Fire Department and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control, and that all indemnifications and insurance requirements set forth by the Jefferson Parish Director of the Department of Risk Management and all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations are met; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments and Lafreniere Park are met.

SECTION 3. That proceeds from said walk/run will go to Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club – community service projects.

SECTION 4. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chuck George, New Orleans Running System Road Race Management, 4245 Arkansas Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065; and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147715 A resolution granting permission to Archbishop Chapelle High School, 8800 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana, 70003, to allow serving of beer, wine, liquor, beverage and food at their upcoming Emerald Gala/

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Auction to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. at the school; and to allow live music (provided that the parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases); to allow a beer/wine/alcohol delivery date on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and a beer/wine/alcohol pick up date on Monday, March 2, 2026, and that no beer/wine/alcohol will be consumed or served after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in connection therewith, for the purpose of raising money for Archbishop Chapelle High School provided that all necessary permits have been obtained to conduct such a gala and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met, and all required fire regulations are met. (Council District 4) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to Archbishop Chapelle High School, 8800 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana, 70003 to allow serving of beer, wine, liquor, beverages and food, at their upcoming Emerald Gala/Auction on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. at the school; to allow live music (provided that the parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases); to allow a beer/wine/alcohol delivery date on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and a beer/wine/ alcohol pick up date on Monday, March 2, 2026, and that no beer/wine/alcohol will be consumed or served after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in connection therewith.

SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Department of Citizens Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control to conduct such a gala and that all requirements and regulations are met; and that all fire regulations are met.

SECTION 3. That all proceeds will go to Archbishop Chapelle High School and that no compensation will be paid to anyone for services rendered in connection with said gala/auction.

SECTION 4. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Connie Dantagnan, Principal, Archbishop Chapelle High School, 8800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, Louisiana, 70003, and Tanya Dempster, 8800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70003; and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147717 A resolution granting St. Angela Merici, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002, represented by Nicole Bourque permission to conduct “The Great Gumbalaya Cook-Off” on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 4:30p.m. until 8:30p.m. and providing for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Angela Merici, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002, represented by Nicole Bourque: to conduct a “The Great Gumbalaya Cook-Off” on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 4:30p.m. until 9:00p.m.; to allow the sale of food, beverages, wine & beer; to have live/amplified music; and to erect one tent (41’ or larger); in connection with said event, all Jefferson Parish taxes are hereby waived, provided a permit is obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Nicole Bourque, 901 Beverly Garden Dr, Metairie, LA 70002.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147716 A resolution granting permission to LA New Orleans Cup represented by Merlin Hernandez, 12 Carol Drive, Chalmette, LA 70003, to serve/sell beer, beverages and food at the upcoming New Orleans Cup Soccer Tournament to be held in Lafreniere Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. in conformance with Parish and Park guidelines and agreements; to allow DJ/amplified/ live outdoor music (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases) and the placement of tents/canopies in connection with said tournament, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained to conduct such an event; that all requirements and regulations of said departments and Lafreniere Park are met, and that all required fire regulations are met.

(Council District 4) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to LA New Orleans Cup represented by Merlin Hernandez, 12 Carol Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043, to serve/sell beer, beverages and food in connection with the upcoming New Orleans Cup Soccer Tournament to be held in Lafreniere Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. in conformance with Parish and Park guidelines and agreements; to allow DJ/amplified/live outdoor music (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases); and to allow the placement of tents/canopies in connection with said tournament.

SECTION 2. That this permission is granted provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Lafreniere Park, The State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to conduct such a tournament and that all indemnifications and insurance requirements set forth by the Jefferson Parish Director of the Department of Loss Control and all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations are met; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments and Lafreniere Park are met, and that all required fire regulations are met.

SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to LA New Orleans Cup c/o Merlin Hernandez, 12 Carol Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043; Lafreniere Park and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147718 A resolution granting Briggs Brother’s Enterprises Corp., 3220 34th Street, Metairie, Louisiana 70001, represented

by Terry Briggs, permission to conduct Puros de Panama – Ribs and Rum, on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 12:00p.m. until 10:00p.m., and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Briggs Brother’s Enterprises Corp., 3220 34th Street, Metairie, Louisiana 70001, represented by Terry Briggs, permission to conduct Puros de Panama – Ribs and Rum, on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 12:00p.m. until 10:00p.m., to allow for the sale of beer, wine, liquor, beverages, and food; live/dj amplified music, and to erect 3 tents 41’ or larger; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Fire Department, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Health Department, the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to conduct such event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met; waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes.

SECTION 2. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Terry Briggs, 8814 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th

day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147719 A resolution granting permission to Garrison Kitchen & Cocktails to host a Holiday Party at Garrison Kitchen & Cocktails, 2918 Metairie Road, Metairie LA 70001, on December 20th, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; to allow the sale of beer, wine, liquor, beverages and food; and to allow DJ/ Amplified Music, in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Garrison Kitchen & Cocktails to host a Holiday Party at Garrison Kitchen & Cocktails, 2918 Metairie Road, Metairie LA 70001, on December 20th, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; to allow the sale of beer, wine, liquor, beverages and food; and to allow DJ/ Amplified Music, in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance & Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met.

SECTION 2. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Ms. Heather Penny, 2918 Metairie Road, Metairie LA 70001; and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147720 A resolution granting permission to New Orleans Track Club, 3405 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70002, represented by Mr. Benjamin Burke, to hold a Mardi Gras 10K/5K on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 8:00p.m. until 12:00p.m. and to provide for related matters.

(Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to New Orleans Track Club, 3405 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70002, represented by Mr. Benjamin Burke, to hold a Mardi Gras 10K/5K on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 8:00a.m. until 12:00p.m.; to allow DJ/Amplified music, and erect 5 canopies at 3401 Veterans Blvd. (right outside of Family Gras); course starts and finishes right outside of Lakeside shopping Center parking garage will head down Bonnabel Blvd, then turn left heading north counterflow to turn around just past Claudius St., then return to the finish line at Family Gras (the 10k will make 2 loops with the 5k making just one); provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, to conduct such a walk/run and that all regulations are met; and waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith.

SECTION 2. New Orleans Track Club Is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their Mardi Gras 10K/5K from Monday, January 26 – Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Metairie at the Intersections of Veterans Memorial Blvd at: 1. Bonnabel Blvd 2. Causeway Blvd 3. Clearview Pkwy and 4. Transcontinental on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

SECTION 3. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 4. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising the Mardi Gras 10K/5K. Said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by eight feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that signs are to be removed Sunday, February 8, 2026.

SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Benjamin Burke, 201 Evans Rd., Suite 104A, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147721 A resolution declaring Sunday, February 1, 2026, as KREWE OF LITTLE RASCALS DAY in Jefferson Parish and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand natives belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Sunday, February 1, 2026, is hereby declared KREWE OF LITTLE RASCALS DAY in Jefferson Parish and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147722 A resolution declaring Friday, February 6, 2026, as KREWE OF EXCALIBUR DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending SANDRA KRUSE NIX as QUEEN EXCALIBUR XXIV and JOHN V. VALENZA, III as KING EXCALIBUR XXIV and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand constituents belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Friday, February 6, 2026, is hereby declared KREWE OF EXCALIBUR DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending SANDRA KRUSE NIX as QUEEN EXCALIBUR XXIV and JOHN V. VALENZA, III as KING EXCALIBUR XXIV and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147723 A resolution declaring Saturday, February 7, 2026 as MAGICAL KREWE OF MADHATTERS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending KAREN WALDRUP as ALICE

and PIERRE THOMAS as MADHATTER and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish.

(Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand constituents belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Saturday, February 7, 2026 is hereby declared MAGICAL KREWE OF MADHATTERS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending KAREN WALDRUP as ALICE and PIERRE THOMAS as MADHATTER and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147724 A resolution declaring Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as KREWE OF SYMPHONY DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending LAUREN NICOLE MC CLAIN, ESQ. as QUEEN SYMPHONY IX and DAZMINE WHITNEY ALLEN as KING SYMPHONY IX and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand constituents belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Tuesday, February 10, 2026, is hereby declared KREWE OF SYMPHONY DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending LAUREN NICOLE MC CLAIN, ESQ. as QUEEN SYMPHONY IX and DAZMINE WHITNEY ALLEN as KING SYMPHONY IX and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147725 A resolution declaring Sunday, February 15, 2026, as KREWE OF ATHENA DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending CHRISTINA KALISHA LONG as QUEEN ATHENA XI and DR. MAURICE G. SHOLAS as KING OF ATHENA XI and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand constituents belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Sunday, February 15, 2026, is hereby declared KREWE OF ATHENA DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending CHRISTINA KALISHA LONG as QUEEN ATHENA XI and DR. MAURICE G. SHOLAS as KING OF ATHENA XI and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147726 A resolution declaring Monday, February 16, 2026, as KREWE OF CENTURIONS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending GABRIELLE FISHER as QUEEN CENTURION XLVI and KEITH A. CONLEY as KING CENTURION XLVI and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand constituents belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Monday, February 16, 2026, is hereby declared KREWE OF CENTURIONS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending GABRIELLE FISHER as QUEEN CENTURION XLVI and KEITH A. CONLEY as KING CENTURION XLVI and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147727 A resolution declaring Monday, February 16, 2026, as KREWE OF ATLAS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending CAROLYN DEANNA ABADIE as QUEEN ATLAS and ADAM SARTELE as KING ATLAS and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish.

(Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand constituents belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Monday, February 16, 2026 is hereby declared KREWE OF ATLAS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending CAROLYN DEANNA ABADIE as QUEEN ATLAS and ADAM SARTELE as KING ATLAS and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147728 A resolution declaring Tuesday, February 17, 2026 as KREWE OF ARGUS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending CALLIE LANGHETEE as QUEEN ARGUS XLI and DAVID HAYDEL as KING ARGUS XLI and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish.

(Council District 5) WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Carnival season has an

economic impact on the entire metropolitan area of $300 million and attracts about one million persons in Jefferson Parish alone on the final day of the celebration; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that as many as ten thousand constituents belong to carnival organizations in the Parish and three times that number belong to organizations in the metropolitan area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish: SECTION 1. That Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is hereby declared KREWE OF ARGUS DAY in Jefferson Parish and commending CALLIE LANGHETEE as QUEEN ARGUS XLI and DAVID HAYDEL as KING ARGUS XLI and that we recognize the Krewe’s contribution to the Parish and hereby declare a day in their honor.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147729 A resolution granting permission to Stepbrother’s Bar and Grill, 4971 W Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA, 70001, represented by Lori Ponville, to conduct an Irish Italian Parade Celebration, in the front parking lot of Stepbrother’s Bar and Grill, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m; allowing the sale and serving of beverages, and beer; to erect 2 canopies, and to allow live music in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met; and waiving all taxes. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Stepbrother’s Bar and Grill, 4971 W Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA, 70001, to conduct an Irish Italian Parade Celebration, in the front parking lot of Stepbrother’s Bar and Grill, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m; allowing the sale and serving of beverages, and beer; to erect 2 canopies, and to allow live music, in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met; and waiving all taxes.

SECTION 2. That permission is hereby granted provided that all necessary permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Department of Inspection and Code, Jefferson Parish Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control and that all indemnification and insurance requirements set forth by the Jefferson Parish Director of the Department of Loss Control and all federal, state and local laws, ordinance and regulations are met.

SECTION 3. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Lori Ponville, 4971 W Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA 70001; and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147730 A resolution granting permission to the Women’s New Life Clinic, 4612 N Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125, represented by Karen Butler to conduct their Born to Run event on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 7:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. to be held at the Bonnabel Boat Launch, 1600 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie LA 70005 and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Women’s New Life Clinic, 4612 N Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125, represented by Karen Butler to conduct their Born to Run event on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 7:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. to be held at the Bonnabel Boat Launch, 1600 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie LA 70005; to serve beer, beverages and food; to have DJ/Amplified music; and to erect 21 canopies, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met; and waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection with said event.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Karen Butler, 4612 N Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147731 A resolution granting permission to Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 411, Harahan, Louisiana 70123, represented by Alex Clancy, to conduct a Family Gras at the Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, on Friday, February 6, 2026 and Saturday February 7, 2026, from 11:00a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 411, Harahan, Louisiana 70123 represented by Ms. Violet Peters, to conduct a Family Gras at the Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, on Friday, on Friday, February 6, 2026 and Saturday February 7, 2026, from 11:00a.m. until 7:00 p.m., to serve and sell food, beverages, wine, liquor, and beer, and to have live music and to erect 4 canopies, and 12 craft booths; in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Health Department, and the Department of Alcohol Tobacco Control to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met, and waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection with said event.

SECTION 2. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Alex Clancy, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 411, Harahan, Louisiana 70123.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147732 A resolution extending the provisions of Article 39 (Exceptions and Modifications) Sec. 40-750 (b) through March 31, 2026, as applied to Haydel’s Bakery located at 4037 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, Louisiana 70121.

(Council District 2) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: WHEREAS, Section 40-750 (b) of the code was designed to assist retail establishments during the busy Christmas season; and WHEREAS, Haydel’s Bakery’s busy season extends through Mardi Gras.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:

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The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147733 A resolution granting permission to New Orleans Harley Davidson, 6015 Airline Drive, Metairie LA, 70003, represented by Mr. Stephen Kirkland, to conduct an Ultimate Chili Cook Off, at 6015 Airline Drive, Metairie LA, 70003, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00am to 7:00pm; to allow the serving of food, beer and beverages; to allow DJ/Amplified Music; to allow outdoor cooking; and to erect 15 canopies, in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met; and waiving all taxes. (Council District 2) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to New Orleans Harley Davidson, 6015 Airline Drive, Metairie LA, 70003, represented by Mr. Stephen Kirkland , to conduct an Ultimate Chili Cook Off, at 6015 Airline Drive, Metairie LA, 70003, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00am to 7:00pm; to allow the serving of food, beer and beverages; to allow DJ/Amplified Music; to allow outdoor cooking; and to erect 15 canopies, in connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and from the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are met; and waiving all taxes.

SECTION 2. That permission is granted provided there is off street parking; detail police on traffic control and no fireworks display.

SECTION 3. That permission is hereby granted provided that all necessary permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Department of Inspection and Code, Jefferson Parish Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control and that all indemnification and insurance requirements set forth by the Jefferson Parish Director of the Department of Loss Control and all federal, state and local laws, ordinance and regulations are met.

SECTION 4. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Stephen Kirkland, 6015 Airline Drive, Metairie LA, 70003; and all departments in connection therewith.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147734 A resolution granting permission to Kissell Entertainment, LLC represented by Ms. Madison Kissell, to hold a Thrillville Fair at the Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie LA 70003, beginning Friday, February 20, 2026, and ending Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, to sell beverages and food, to allow 40 mechanical amusement rides; to erect 1 tent 41’ or longer, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from, the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Health Department; the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are complied with.

(Council District 2) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Kissell Entertainment LLC, represented by Ms. Madison Kissell,, to hold a Thrillville Fair at the Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie LA 70003, beginning Friday, February 20, 2026, and ending Sunday, March 08, 2026, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, to sell beverages and food; to allow; 40 mechanical amusement rides; and to erect 1 tent 41’ or longer, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from, the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Health Department; the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are complied with.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to Ms. Madison Kissell, 2093 Philadelphia Pike, #3247 Claymont, DE 19703, the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Health Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147735 A resolution adding Horizon Engineering, LLC to the list of subconsultants providing professional services in association with the existing Engineering Agreement with N-Y Associates, Inc., authorized by Resolution No. 141853, dated May 8, 2023 to provide engineering services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Aurora Ave., Public Works Project No. 2023-024-WRB. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Services Agreement between Jefferson Parish and N-Y Associates, Inc. dated May 8, 2023, as authorized by Resolution No. 141853, adopted on April 26, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of a Waterline Improvements along Aurora Ave., Public Works Project No.2023-024-WRB, (hereinafter, PROJECT); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 101506 requires that each prime professional service provider submit to the Parish an affidavit containing a list of subcontractors involved in each project; and WHEREAS, N-Y Associates, Inc. wishes to add Horizon Engineering, LLC to their list of subcontractors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Horizon Engineering, LLC be added to the list of subcontractors providing professional services in association with the existing Engineering Agreement with N-Y Associates, Inc., dated May 8, 2023 to provide engineering services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Aurora Ave., Public Works Project No. 2023-024-WRB. SECTION 2. That the cost of the contract remains unchanged.

SECTION 3. That the Council Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The following resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote hereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147736 A resolution selecting an engineering firm from the list of the approved firms established under Resolution No. 144663 adopted on August 7, 2024 for routine engineering services which cost under $500,000.00 for drainage projects to provide professional engineering services associated with Waggaman Canal Improvements. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 144663 adopted on August 7, 2024, a pre-approved list of firms for routine engineering services for Drainage Projects for a fee of $500,000.00 or less, excluding any fee for resident inspection services, was established; and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs has determined the need to increase the height of the Waggaman canal berm so that the water does not overflow into the Jefferson Parish Landfill Phase 4A and 4B; and WHEREAS, the consulting fees associated with these services (excluding resident inspection services), will not exceed $500,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council desires to select a firm from the pre-approved list for routine Drainage projects for these services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby select the firm of T. Baker Smith, LLC to provide routine engineering services which cost under $500,000.00 for drainage projects to provide professional engineering services associated with the need to increase the height of the Waggaman canal berm so that the water does not overflow into the Jefferson Parish Landfill Phase 4A and 4B. SECTION 2. That in accordance with Ordinance No. 18571 adopted on August 5, 1992, the Administration shall negotiate a contract with the consultant selected herein and said contract shall be submitted to the Council in complete form, including all terms and conditions, for ratification by Council resolution prior to execution of said contract.

SECTION 3. That Jefferson Parish shall not ratify an engineering agreement for any work associated with this project until a funding source is established.

SECTION 4. That when a funding source is established for financing all necessary services associated with this project, proper account lines will be established.

SECTION 5. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147737 A resolution approving the appointment of Mr. James Martin to the Jefferson Parish Economic Incentive Fund Evaluation Committee as the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District’s (JEDCO) appointment, and to commend Ms. Josline Frank for her service, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 95302 adopted January 9, 2002, adopted an Economic Incentive Fund in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 95436, adopted January 23, 2002, as amended by Resolution No. 100465, adopted March 3, 2004, provide for the creation and membership of the Economic Incentive Fund Evaluation Committee; and WHEREAS, the Committee consists of, inter alia, a representative of JEDCO appointed by the JEDCO Board; and WHEREAS, the JEDCO Board desires to appoint Mr. James Martin to the Jefferson Parish Economic Incentive Fund Evaluation Committee; effective January 1, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That the appointment of Mr. James Martin to the Jefferson Parish Economic Incentive Fund Evaluation Committee as the JEDCO appointment is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That Ms. Josline Frank is hereby commended for her service in representing the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District on the Jefferson Parish Economic Incentive Fund Evaluation Committee.

SECTION 3. That the Council Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147738 A resolution re-appointing Darrell L. Renfro to the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board representing Addictive Disorders in the position of Addictive Disorders, Professional for a three-year term.

(Parishwide) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Darrell L. Renfro is hereby re-appointed to the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board, representing Addictive Disorders in the position of Addictive Disorders, Professional for a three-year term.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Darrell L. Renfro, 4132 Georgia Ave., Apt. A, Kenner, Louisiana 70065 and to Ms. Shawnta Gardener-Taylor, Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, 3616 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70001.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147739 A resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (Contract # 55-00022080) between the Parish of Jefferson and Deloitte & Touche LLP increasing the total contract cap by $6,800,000.00 for a new total contract cap of $15,000,000.00 to accommodate 5 distinct workstreams under the scope of work (ie. yearend close and audit support for 2024 and 2025, finance process and capabilities, grants management, data accuracy and technology capacity associated with Jefferson Parish’s implementation of the new Infor ERP platform) and extending the contract term to coincide with the end of the Parish’s fiscal year ending at midnight on 12/31/2027. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 144089, adopted on the 17th day of April, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications from CPA firms/ individuals or qualified persons or firms interested in providing professional accounting services including, but not limited to, financial and programmatic audit support staffing, preparation of various accounting reports, and other duties as assigned on an as needed basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of Accounting, and other Departments as needed for a three-year period with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods if agreeable by both parties; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 144345 adopted on the 22nd day of May, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council selected Deloitte & Touche LLP to provide professional accounting services including, but not limited to, financial and programmatic audit support staffing, preparation of various accounting reports, and other duties as assigned on an as needed basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of Accounting, and other Departments as needed for a three-year (3 yr) period with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods if agreeable by both parties; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 144414 adopted on the 12th day of June, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council approved the agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Deloitte & Touche LLP to provide professional accounting services including, but not limited to, financial and programmatic audit support staffing, preparation of various accounting reports, and other duties as assigned on an as needed basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of Accounting, and other Departments as needed for a three-year (3 yr) period with an option to extend the contract for two (2) additional one-year (1 yr) periods if agreeable by both parties at an amount not to exceed $5,730,600.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 144551 adopted on the 10th day of July, 2024, the Jefferson Parish Council approved Addendum #1 to the agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Deloitte & Touche LLP which further identified the responsibilities of Parish management and Deloitte & Touche LLP as it relates to the agreement to provide financial and programmatic audit support staffing, preparation of various accounting reports, and other duties, as assigned, for the Jefferson Parish Department of Accounting, and other Departments on an as needed basis; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147091 adopted on the 17th day of September, 2025, the Jefferson Parish Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Deloitte & Touche LLP which further defined the scope to specifically include financial and programmatic

support staffing related to Management’s (ie. Jefferson Parish’s) implementation of the new ERP and increased the cap by $2,469,400.00, bringing the total contract cap to $8,200,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147383 adopted on the 22nd day of October, 2025, the Jefferson Parish Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Deloitte & Touche LLP which requires Deloitte & Touche’s submission of a regularly updated work plan at no additional cost; and WHEREAS, the professional services being provided by Deloitte & Touche LLP are ongoing and the scope of work has evolved to include 5 distinct workstreams (ie. year-end close and audit support for 2024 and 2025, finance process and capabilities, grants management, data accuracy and technology capacity associated with Jefferson Parish’s implementation of the new Infor ERP platform) all of which necessitates an increase in the total contract cap of $6,800,000.00 bringing the total contract cap to $15,000,000.00 and and further extending the contract term to coincide with the end of the Parish’s fiscal year ending at midnight on 12/31/2027 and therefore the parties wish to enter into and execute this Amendment No. 3 memorializing this cap change and extension.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby adopt and approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (Contract # 55-00022080) between the Parish of Jefferson and Deloitte & Touche LLP increasing the total contract cap by $6,800,000.00 ($4.3 million for accounting assistance and $2.5 million for the new Infor ERP platform) to accommodate 5 distinct workstreams under the scope of work (ie. year-end close and audit support for 2024 and 2025, finance process and capabilities, grants management, data accuracy and technology capacity associated with Jefferson Parish’s implementation of the new Infor ERP platform) bringing the total 3-year contract cap to $15,000,000.00 and extending the contract term to coincide with the end of the Parish’s fiscal year ending at midnight on 12/31/2027.

SECTION 2. That all accounting assistance costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to Account No. 10010-00617331 and that all costs pertaining to data validation and date migration assistance shall be charged to Account No. 459404088-7331 (59410.021).

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Lee The resolution is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147740 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation, dated May 5, 2023, authorized

by Resolution No. 141729, adopted April 12, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Williams Blvd. between Airline Hwy. and West Metairie Ave., Public Works Project No. 2023-023-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 5, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $279,428.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council. (Council District 4) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (hereinafter, ENGINEER), dated May 5, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141729 (adopted April 12, 2023), for professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Williams Blvd. between Airline Hwy. and West Metairie Ave., Public Works Project No. 2023-023-WRB (hereinafter, PROJECT); and WHEREAS, in the original Agreement a Lump Sum fee of $113,000.00 for Basic Engineering Services and Not-to-Exceed fees totaling $166,428.00 for Supplemental Services was negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the ENGINEER; and WHEREAS, additional time is required in order to complete the design and construction administration of the Project; and WHEREAS, the agreement will expire on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, considering the ENGINEER’S familiarity with the scope of work and previous work performed, it is in the best interest of the OWNER to extend the Agreement by three (3) years from May 5, 2026 to May 5, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the terms of the Amendment No. 1 between the Parish of Jefferson and Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation dated May 5, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141729, adopted April 12, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Williams Blvd. between Airline Hwy. and West Metairie Ave., Public Works Project No. 2023-023-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 5, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $279,428.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Engineering Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-41007451 (54052.306).

SECTION 3. That the cost associated with Resident Inspection Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (54052.306).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147741 A resolution approving Amendment No. 2, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with ECM Consultants, Inc. dated February 12, 2021, for engineering services related to the Design, Construction Administration, and Inspection of Improvements to the West Napoleon Lift Station (F6-2), to establish a new contract termination date of February 12, 2028, with the contract amount to remain at $371,191.70, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council; Sewerage Capital Improvement Program, Project No. D55122.

(Council District 5) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement dated February 12, 2021, between Jefferson Parish and ECM Consultants, Inc. as authorized by Resolution No. 135837 (adopted June 3, 2020), for the Design, Construction Administration and Inspection of Improvements to the West Napoleon Lift Station (F6-2), SCIP Project No. D55122; and WHEREAS, the Engineering Agreement was amended by Amendment No. 1, authorized by Resolution No. 143108 (adopted November 8, 2023), for a supplemental services fee of $115,000.00 to perform additional engineering services related to resident inspection and electrical design. The contract termination date was also extended by two (2) years to February 12, 2026; and WHEREAS, the current engineering agreement will expire on February 12, 2026; and WHEREAS, Engineering Services are ongoing and the contract termination date needs to be extended by two (2) years to February 12, 2028 in order to allow the engineer to complete all remaining professional services associated with this project; and WHEREAS, there shall be no cost increase associated with this project and final cost of this contract shall remain at $371,191.70; and WHEREAS, the costs associated with engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7451 (42213.501); and WHEREAS, the costs associated with resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (42213.501); and WHEREAS, Attachment “A” has been amended per Ordinance No. 26578, dated March 15, 2023 and needs to be updated accordingly.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 2, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with ECM Consultants, Inc. dated February 12,

2021, as amended by previous Amendments No. 1, for design, construction administration and Inspection of Improvements to the West Napoleon Lift Station (F6-2), SCIP Project No. D55122 to establish a new contract termination date of February 12, 2028, with the contract amount to remain at $371,191.70, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 2. That the costs associated with engineering services shall be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7451 (42213.501). Contract Number 55-00019796.

SECTION 3. That the costs associated with resident inspection services shall be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (42213.501).

Contract Number 55-00019796.

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

SECTION 5. That Attachment “A” of the Agreement is hereby amended in accordance with Summary No. 26087 Ordinance No. 26578 (dated March 15, 2023).

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147742 A resolution approving an agreement with ShreadKuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering and consulting services for Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements at a cost of $313,000.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by Council Resolution; Sewerage Capital Improvement Program No. 55131. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 145431 (adopted December 11, 2024), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. from the pre-approved list for routine engineering services for sewerage projects for Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes the design and construction phase services for Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated a Not-To-Exceed Basic Service fee of $185,000.00 and a Supplemental Services fee of $128,000.00 for Resident Inspection and Surveying; and WHEREAS, Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from AIMS Group, Inc. and Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC; and WHEREAS, the costs associated with the engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7451 (42213.526); and WHEREAS, the costs associated with the resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (42213.526).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Department of Sewerage of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering and consulting services to provide the design and construction phase services for Houma & Ithaca Lift Station Improvements at a cost of $313,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the costs associated with the engineering services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7451 (42213.526).

SECTION 3. That the costs associated with the resident inspection services are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (42213.526).

SECTION 4. That the fixed amount of the compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by Council resolution.

SECTION 5. That Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from AIMS Group, Inc. and Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC. SECTION 6. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147743 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and N-Y Associates, Inc., dated May 8, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141853, adopted April 26, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Aurora Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2023024-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 8, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $278,198.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and N-Y Associates, Inc. (hereinafter, ENGINEER), dated May 8, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141853 (adopted April 26, 2023), to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Aurora Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2023-024-WRB (hereinafter, PROJECT); and WHEREAS, in the original Agreement a Lump Sum fee of $125,618.00 for Basic Engineering Services and Not-to-Exceed fees totaling $152,580.00 for Supplemental Services was negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the ENGINEER; and WHEREAS, additional time is required in order to complete the design and construction administration of the Project; and WHEREAS, the agreement will expire on May 8, 2026; and WHEREAS, considering the ENGINEER’S familiarity with the scope of work and previous work performed, it is in the best interest of the OWNER to extend the Agreement by three (3) years from May 8, 2026 to May 8, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the terms of the Amendment No. 1 between the Parish of Jefferson and N-Y Associates, Inc., dated May 8, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141853, adopted April 26, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Aurora Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2023-024-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 8, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $278,198.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Engineering Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-41007451 (54052.305).

SECTION 3. That the cost associated with Resident Inspection Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (54052.305).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147744 A resolution approving an Amendment No. 2, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., dated March 4, 2021, authorized by Resolution No. 136888, adopted January 13, 2021, to provide professional engineering services for the design and construction administration of new 10-inch and 8-inch waterline on either side of Bayou Barataria Waterway with the 10-inch crossing under Waterway, Public Works Project No. 2021-025-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of March 4, 2028 and to add fees in the amount of $29,872.76, which increases

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS the cost of the Engineering Agreement from $171,200.00 to $201,072.76 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, the OWNER) and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. (hereinafter, the ENGINEER), dated March 4, 2021 (Contract No. 55-19517), as authorized by Resolution No. 136888, adopted January 13, 2021, to provide professional engineering services for the design and construction administration of new 10-inch and 8-inch waterlines on both sides of Bayou Barataria Waterway with the 10-inch crossing under Waterway, Public Works Project No. 2021-025-WR, (hereinafter, the PROJECT); and WHEREAS, there is Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the OWNER and ENGINEER, dated April 11, 2024, as authorized by Resolution No. 143794, adopted March 6, 2024, to provide a time extension of two (2) years and establish a new contract termination date of March 4, 2026; and WHEREAS, a Lump Sum fee of $40,290.00 for the Basic Engineering Services, Not-to-Exceed fees totaling $75,230.00 for Supplemental Services and Not-to-Exceed fee of $55,680.00 for resident inspection were negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the ENGINEER; and WHEREAS, there is a need to redesign and modify the plans and specifications to account for two (2) new floodwalls being designed by the local Levee District; and WHEREAS, a Lump Sum fee for the redesign in the amount of $19,306.39 has been negotiated and mutually agreed upon between the OWNER and ENGINEER for Basic Services; and WHEREAS, the additional lump sum fee of $19,306.39 will be added to the Supplemental Services as Additional Design Services; and WHEREAS, there is a need to obtain additional permits and Letters of No Objections for a new waterline crossing of the Waterway from governmental agencies; and WHEREAS, there is a need to revise the Supplemental Service fee for Permitting, Property/Servitude Acquisition and Grant Administration for the revised Waterway crossing; and WHEREAS, a Not-to-Exceed fee for additional Permitting, Property/Servitude Acquisition and Grant Administration in the amount of $10,566.37 has been negotiated and mutually agreed upon between the OWNER and ENGINEER for Supplemental Services; and WHEREAS, the agreement will expire on March 4, 2026; and WHEREAS, there is a need to add time to complete the design, bidding, construction administration, resident inspection, and close-out; and WHEREAS, considering the ENGINEER’S familiarity with the scope of work and previous work performed, it is in the best interest of OWNER to extend the Agreement for a period of two (2) years from March 4, 2026 to March 4, 2028.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the terms of the Amendment No. 2 between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. to provide additional design services for the design and construction administration of new 10-inch and 8-inch waterlines on both sides of Bayou Barataria Waterway with the 10-inch crossing under Waterway, Public Works Project No. 2021-025-WR, to establish a new contract termination date of March 4, 2028 and to add fees in the amount of $29,872.76, which increases the cost of the Engineering Agreement from $171,200.00 to $201,072.76 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Engineering Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 45400-40457451 (54011.024).

SECTION 3. That the cost associated with Resident Inspection Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 45400-4045-7455 (54011.024).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147745 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with AIMS Group, Inc dated January 23, 2024, for engineering services related to the Design and Construction Administration of the Grand Isle Waterline Lowering to add basic engineering design services and supplementary services which increases the total value of the contract by $947,213.58 from $1,684,650.83 to $2,631,864.41, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. Grand Isle Waterline Lowering Project (Lafitte to Grand Isle), Project No. 2024-011-WR. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement dated January 23, 2024, between Jefferson Parish and AIMS Group, Inc as authorized by Resolution No. 143345 (adopted December 6, 2023), for the Design and Construction Administration of improvements associated with the Grand Isle Waterline Lowering Project (Lafitte to Grand Isle), Project No. 2024-011-WR; and WHEREAS, a Lump Sum fee of $1,410,842.03 for Basic Engineering Services and Not-to-Exceed fees totaling $273,808.80 for Supplemental Services were negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the ENGINEER; and WHEREAS, the ENGINEER is authorized to provide these services with support from Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC for surveying services, Terracon Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical services and MREC Environmental, LLC for oyster lease assessment; and WHEREAS, there is a need to revise the project scope to include additional damaged segments of the existing waterline; and WHEREAS, there is a need to revise Basic Engineering Service fees and supplemental service fees for required additional scope items and supplemental services, including Grant Assistance and Cultural Resource Assessment; and WHEREAS, additional Lump Sum fee for Basic Engineering Services fee in the amount of $802,715.00 has been negotiated and mutually agreed upon between the OWNER and ENGINEER for Surveying Services; and WHEREAS, additional Lump Sum fee for Supplemental Services fee in the amount of $99,550.00 has been negotiated and mutually agreed upon between the OWNER and ENGINEER for Surveying Services; and WHEREAS, additional Not-to-Exceed fee for Supplemental Services fee in the amount of $44,948.58 has been negotiated and mutually agreed upon between the OWNER and ENGINEER for Sub-Consultant Management; and WHEREAS, Basic and Supplemental Engineering services will be executed in two phases, with Phase 1 fully funded in the amount of $874,186.94 and Phase 2 in the amount of $1,757,677.47 to be funded upon reimbursement by FEMA of sufficient, eligible Hurricane Ida restoration expenses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with AIMS Group, Inc, dated January 23, 2024, for design, construction administration of Grand Isle Waterline Lowering Project No. 2024-011-WR to add design services and supplemental services, which increases the total value of the contract by $947,213.58 from $1,684,650.83 to $2,631,864.41, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Engineering Services for Phase 1 in the amount of $874,186.94 shall be charged to Budget Account No. 45400-4045-7451 (54052.003) and that a Noticeto-proceed shall not be issued for Phase 2 in the amount of $1,757,677.47 until funding is secured upon reimbursement by FEMA of sufficient, eligible Hurricane Ida restoration expenses.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147746

A resolution approving Amendment No. 2, which amends the existing Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Meyer Engineers, Ltd., dated July 28, 2023 for East Bank Animal Adoption & Services Facility, to increase the supplemental services fee by $60,000.00 for resident project representative services, thereby increasing the total contract value from $1,182,312.00 to $1,242,312.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, hereinafter called the “Owner”, and Meyer Engineers, Ltd., hereinafter called the “Engineer”, dated July 28, 2023, as authorized by Resolution No. 142296 (dated July 12, 2023), and amended by Amendment No. 1 dated June 10, 2025, as authorized

by Resolution 146450 (dated May 21, 2025); and WHEREAS, the Owner desires that Resident Project Representative services be included in the project to monitor the construction phase of the project; and WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated an increase of the supplemental service fee by $60,000.00 for the resident project representative services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve Amendment No. 2, which amends the existing Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Meyer Engineers, Ltd., dated July 28, 2023 for East Bank Animal Adoption & Services Facility, to increase the supplemental services fee by $60,000.00 for resident project representative services, thereby increasing the total contract value from $1,182,312.00 to $1,242,312.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 2. That the cost of the authorized work shall continue to be charged to Budget Account No. 45680-4051-7451 (56815.001), Contract No. 55-21673.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147747 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Infinity Engineering Consultants, L.L.C., dated May 11, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141837, adopted April 26, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Water Improvements along Jefferson Hwy. from Hickory Ave. to Elmwood Park Blvd., Public Works Project No. 2023031-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 11, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $382,730.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and Infinity Engineering Consultants, L.L.C. (hereinafter, ENGINEER), dated May 11, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141837 (adopted April 26, 2023), to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Jefferson Hwy. from Hickory Ave. to Elmwood Park Blvd., Public Works Project No. 2023-031-WRB (hereinafter, PROJECT); and WHEREAS, in the original Agreement a Lump Sum fee of $202,070.00 for Basic Engineering Services and Not-to-Exceed fees totaling $180,660.00 for Supplemental Services was negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the ENGINEER; and WHEREAS, additional time is required in order to complete the design and construction administration of the Project; and WHEREAS, the agreement will expire on May 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, considering the ENGINEER’S familiarity with the scope of work and previous work performed, it is in the best interest of the OWNER to extend the Agreement by three (3) years from May 11, 2026 to May 11, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the terms of the Amendment No. 1 between the Parish of Jefferson and Infinity Engineering Consultants, L.L.C., dated May 11, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141837, adopted April 26, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of Water Improvements along Jefferson Hwy. from Hickory Ave. to Elmwood Park Blvd., Public Works Project No. 2023-031-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 11, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $382,730.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Engineering Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-41007451 (54052.333).

SECTION 3. That the cost associated with Resident Inspection Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (54052.333).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147748 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and N-Y Associates, Inc., dated May 3, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141699, adopted April 12, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of improvements associated with Waterline Improvements along Central Ave, Karen Ave. and Newman Ave. Public Works Project No. 2023007-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 3, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $389,712.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and N-Y Associates, Inc. (hereinafter, ENGINEER), dated May 3, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141699 (adopted April 12, 2023), for professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Central Ave., Karen Ave. and Newman Ave., Public Works Project No. 2023-007-WRB (hereinafter, PROJECT); and WHEREAS, in the original Agreement a Lump Sum fee of $201,062.00 for Basic Engineering Services and Not-to-Exceed fees totaling $188,650.00 for Supplemental Services was negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the ENGINEER; and WHEREAS, additional time is required in order to complete the design and construction administration of the Project; and WHEREAS, the agreement will expire on May 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, considering the ENGINEER’S familiarity with the scope of work and previous work performed, it is in the best interest of the OWNER to extend the Agreement by three (3) years from May 3, 2026 to May 3, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the terms of the Amendment No. 1 between the Parish of Jefferson and N-Y Associates, Inc., dated May 3, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141699, adopted April 12, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of improvements associated with Waterline Improvements along Central Ave, Karen Ave. and Newman Ave., Public Works Project No. 2023-007-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of May 3, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $389,712.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Engineering Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-41007451 (54052.347).

SECTION 3. That the cost associated with Resident Inspection Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (54052.347).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish

Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147749 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and N-Y Associates, Inc., dated April 30, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141700, adopted April 12, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of improvements associated with Waterline Improvements along Jefferson Hwy. (Filmore Street to Florida Street), Public Works Project No. 2023-004C-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of April 30, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $280,355.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter, OWNER) and N-Y Associates, Inc. (hereinafter, ENGINEER), dated April 30, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141700 (adopted April 12, 2023), for professional services for the design and construction administration of Waterline Improvements along Jefferson Hwy. (Filmore Street to Florida Street), Public Works Project No. 2023-004C-WRB (hereinafter, PROJECT); and WHEREAS, in the original Agreement a Lump Sum fee of $118,708.00 for Basic Engineering Services and Not-toExceed fees totaling $161,647.00 for Supplemental Services was negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the ENGINEER; and WHEREAS, additional time is required in order to complete the design and construction administration of the Project; and WHEREAS, the agreement will expire on April 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, considering the ENGINEER’S familiarity with the scope of work and previous work performed, it is in the best interest of the OWNER to extend the Agreement by three (3) years from April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the terms of the Amendment No. 1 between the Parish of Jefferson and N-Y Associates, Inc. dated April 30, 2023, authorized by Resolution No. 141700, adopted April 12, 2023, to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of improvements associated with Waterline Improvements along Jefferson Hwy. (Filmore Street to Florida Street), Public Works Project No. 2023-004C-WRB, to establish a new contract termination date of April 30, 2029, with no increase to the contract fee of $280,355.00 with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% unless authorized by the Parish Council.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Engineering Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-41007451 (54052.313).

SECTION 3. That the cost associated with Resident Inspection Services shall be charged to Budget Account No. 44220-4100-7455 (54052.313).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147751 A resolution approving an agreement which terminates on June 30, 2027 with Mia Kaplan Studio, LLC for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025 by virtue of Resolution No. 147401, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Mia Kaplan Studio, LLC to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with Mia Kaplan Studio, LLC for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the agreement shall commence on the date of execution by all parties and automatically terminate upon satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described therein or on June 30, 2027.

SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account number 7331 or 7451 of the user department.

SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis.

SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 7. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147750 A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 147572, adopted on December 10, 2025, and amending Resolution No. 147087 adopted on September 17, 2025 which approved Amendment No. 2 to the Second Agreement, dated June 3, 2024, between the Parish of Jefferson and KBMC, Inc. dba Spring Ridge Academy, Inc., which changed the number of children serviced from a maximum of fortyeight (48) to up to fifty-six (56) children served and to increase the total contract cap amount by an additional One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($160,000.00) for a new contract cap of Two Million Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($2,932,700.00), to additionally extend the Second Agreement’s Term through midnight on February 28, 2029. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 138837, adopted on January 12, 2022, the Parish of Jefferson entered into an Agreement with KBMC, Inc. dba Spring Ridge Academy, Inc., dated March 3, 2022 (the “Original Agreement”), to provide education, parent involvement and nutrition services to enrolled children ages 6-weeks to 35 months for the Department of Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) Head Start Birth to Five (the “Services”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 142735, adopted on the 13th day of September, 2023, a First Amendment to the Original Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and KBMC, Inc. dba Spring Ridge Academy, Inc., (“First Amendment”) was approved to remove all language as it relates to the minimum number of participants served and add a second location; and WHEREAS, the Original Agreement, as amended by the First

Amendment, inadvertently expired on March 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 144073, adopted on April 17, 2024, the Parish of Jefferson entered into a Second Agreement Continuing in Substance the Original Agreement dated March 3, 2022 as ratified by Resolution No. 138837, adopted on January 12, 2022 (“Second Agreement”), on the same terms and conditions as the Original Agreement except for the Term being changed to commence on March 1, 2024, and shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2025, or until such time as new contracts are entered into for the Services, whichever occurs first; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145435, adopted on the 11th day of December, 2024, the Parish of Jefferson entered into the First Amendment to the Second Agreement Continuing in Substance the Original Agreement dated March 3, 2022 with KBMC, Inc. dba Spring Ridge Academy, Inc., (the “Amendment No. 1”), the Second Agreement was amended to extend the Term until February 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to amend the Second Agreement further to change the number of children serviced from a maximum of forty-eight (48) to up to fifty-six (56) children served and to increase the total contract cap amount by an additional One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($160,000.00) for a new contract cap of Two Million Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($2,932,700.00); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 147087, adopted on September 17, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson approved Amendment No. 2 to change the number of children serviced from a maximum of forty-eight (48) to up to fifty-six (56) children served and to increase the total contract cap amount by an additional One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($160,000.00) for a new contract cap of Two Million Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($2,932,700.00), but inadvertently left off the term extension; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147572, adopted on December 10, 2025 attempted to amend Resolution No. 147087, to add the Term extension, but extended the Term to the wrong date; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is now amending Resolution No. 147087 to the correct Term, through midnight on February 28, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Resolution No. 147572, adopted on December 10, 2025 is hereby rescinded.

SECTION 2. That Resolution No. 147087 adopted on September 17, 2025 which approved Amendment No. 2 to the Second Agreement, dated June 3, 2024, between the Parish of Jefferson and KBMC, Inc. dba Spring Ridge Academy, Inc., which changed the number of children serviced from a maximum of fortyeight (48) to up to fifty-six (56) children served and to increase the total contract cap amount by an additional One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($160,000.00) for a new contract cap of Two Million Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($2,932,700.00), be and is hereby amended to additionally extend the Second Agreement’s term through midnight on February 28, 2029.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147752 A resolution approving an agreement which terminates on June 30, 2027 with Concordia, L.L.C. for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-toexceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025 by virtue of Resolution No. 147401, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Concordia, L.L.C. to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with Concordia, L.L.C. for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the agreement shall commence on the date of execution by all parties and automatically terminate upon satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described therein or on June 30, 2027.

SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account number 7331 or 7451 of the user department.

SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis.

SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 7. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147753 A resolution approving an agreement which terminates on June 30, 2027 with Dalton Architects, Inc. for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025 by virtue of Resolution No. 147401, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Dalton Architects, Inc. to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project; and WHEREAS, Dalton Architects, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from Lagniappe Consulting Group, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with Dalton Architects, Inc. for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an asneeded basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the agreement shall commence on the date of execution by all parties and automatically terminate upon satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described therein or on June 30, 2027.

SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account number 7331 or 7451 of the user department.

SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of

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SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 7. That Dalton Architects, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with support from Lagniappe Consulting Group, LLC. SECTION 8. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147754 A resolution approving a two-year Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Forte and Tablada, Inc. to provide Surveying Services on an As-Needed Basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 per year, not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Jefferson Parish Council, Public Works No. 2025-028G-RB. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146795, adopted July 23, 2025, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise for the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Surveying Services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147370, adopted October 22, 2025, the Jefferson Parish Council selected Forte and Tablada, Inc. to provide As-Needed Surveying Engineering Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Forte and Tablada, Inc. to provide As-Needed Surveying Services at an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 by a factor of more than 10% per year is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The cost of the As-Needed Surveying Services shall be charged to the appropriate account line on a job-to-job basis.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147755 A resolution approving an agreement which terminates on June 30, 2027 with Waggonner & Ball, Inc. for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025 by virtue of Resolution No. 147401, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Waggonner & Ball, Inc. to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with Waggonner & Ball, Inc. for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the agreement shall commence on the date of execution by all parties and automatically terminate upon satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described therein or on June 30, 2027.

SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account number 7331 or 7451 of the user department.

SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis.

SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 7. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147756 A resolution approving an agreement with Albert Architecture & Urban Design, APLLC for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-toexceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025 by virtue of Resolution No. 147401, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Albert Architecture & Urban Design, APLLC to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project; and WHEREAS, Albert Architecture & Urban Design, APLLC is authorized to provide these services with support from Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC, BFM Corporation, LLC, and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with Albert Architecture & Urban Design, APLLC for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the agreement shall commence on the date of execution by all parties and automatically terminate upon satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described therein or on June 30, 2027.

SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account number 7331 or 7451 of the user department.

SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of

work given on an annual basis.

SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 7. That Albert Architecture & Urban Design, APLLC is authorized to provide these services with support from Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC, BFM Corporation, LLC, and Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc. SECTION 8. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147757 A resolution approving an agreement which terminates on June 30, 2027 with H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025 by virtue of Resolution No. 147401, the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the agreement with H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC for providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for architectural type projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.

SECTION 2. That the agreement shall commence on the date of execution by all parties and automatically terminate upon satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described therein or on June 30, 2027.

SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account number 7331 or 7451 of the user department.

SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an asneeded basis and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis.

SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.

SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 7. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 147760 A resolution authorizing the Lease Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Michael Parks for the rental of Slip No. 23 at the Bucktown Marina, 325 Metairie Hammond Highway and to provide for related matters.

(Council District 5) WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 41:1224.1, Jefferson Parish is authorized to lease the boat slips at the Bucktown Marina on a “first-come, first-served” basis for a fair market value as determined by an appraiser and that the rates of such boat slips are made available to the public and are published in the official journal of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, boat slips measuring 40 feet have been appraised by Stegall, Benton, Melancon & Associates, LLC and after considering operating costs and other factors a fair market monthly rental value of $226.67 was established; and WHEREAS, the rates have been published in the official journal of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Michael Parks contacted the Parish of Jefferson on November 12, 2025, and requested to lease Slip 23 at the fair market value rental rate of $226.67 per month, payable in quarterly installments of $680.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Lease Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Michael Parks for the rental of Slip No. 23 at the Bucktown Marina, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That the rental payments shall be deposited into Account No. 21830-0000-5832, Lease-Rental Income, are hereby authorized.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, is authorized to execute any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147761 A resolution authorizing the acquisition of a sewer servitude on Lot E-3B, Metairie Lawn Drive Extension, adjacent to the existing G6-4 sewer lift station, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, Summit Hospitality 103, LLC is the owner of Lot E-3B, Metairie Lawn Drive Extension, which site has a municipal address of 3 Galleria Blvd., Metairie; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish wishes to acquire a sewer servitude to the west of the existing sewer servitude to install an emergency generator to power the existing G6-4 sewer lift station; and WHEREAS, the existing sewer servitude acquisition was registered at COB 1779, folio 221, Instrument No. 87-38874; and WHEREAS, the servitude to be acquired is described as “PROPOSED SEWER SERVITUDE 1468.68 S.F.” on a survey by BFM Corporation LLC, dated June 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, Stegall, Benton, Melancon & Associates, LLC has appraised the new servitude, measuring 1,468.68 square feet, as having a value of $59,500.00 or $40.50 per square foot; and WHEREAS, said owner is agreeable to the value and is willing to grant said servitude to the Parish.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the acquisition of the sewer servitude on Lot E-3B, Metairie Lawn Drive Extension, described as “PROPOSED SEWER SERVITUDE 1468.68 S.F.” on a survey by BFM Corporation LLC, dated June 4, 2025, for $59,500.00 is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That the funds for this acquisition shall come from Account No. 44940-4023-7710 (49435.902) (West Napoleon Generators), is hereby authorized.

SECTION 3. That the Council Chairwoman, or, in her absence, the Vice-Chairman, is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this resolution.

The foregoing Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

RESOLUTION NO. 147758 A resolution approving an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., to provide professional architectural and engineering services for Development of a Water Unit Sheet Asset Management GIS Online Interface at a fee of $426,338.95, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Parishwide)

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 147647, (adopted December 10, 2025), the Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., to provide professional architectural and engineering services related to the Development of a Water Unit Sheet Asset Management GIS Online Interface; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes development of a Water Unit Sheet GIS Online Interface Integrated with Utility GIS Shapefiles and Water Utility Asset Management, integrating Jefferson Parish’s water unit sheets and utility shapefiles into an interactive, user-friendly GIS platform, which will enhance data accessibility, improve field coordination, and support ongoing utility asset management through customized GIS Online tools and interfaces; and WHEREAS, the Department of Water and the Architect/ Engineer have negotiated a not-to-exceed fee of $426,338.95 for basic and supplemental services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby approve the terms of the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., to provide professional architectural and engineering services for Development of a Water Unit Sheet Asset Management GIS Online Interface at a fee of $426,338.95, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.

SECTION 2. That the cost of the authorized work shall be charged to Budget Account No. 45400-4045-7451 (54053.001).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or with any other private association, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for the development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to attract tourism to Jefferson Parish, to promote health and fitness in Jefferson Parish, to bring attention to Mardi Gras parades and activities in Jefferson Parish, and to stimulate the economic growth of Family Gras 2025 through the support of the New Orleans Track Club, Inc.’s 2026 Mardi Gras 10K, 5K and Kids run on Veterans Boulevard; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit and value of increased tourism and economic growth of Family Gras 2026 which is at least equivalent to the Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the New Orleans Track Club, Inc. to provide funding for the New Orleans Track Club, Inc.’s 2026 Mardi Gras 10K, 5K and Kids run, at a cost not to exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That New Orleans Track Club, Inc. shall be responsible for timely obtaining all required permits from the Jefferson Parish Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control, the Health Department, & the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and shall ensure that all requirements & regulations of said departments have been met.

SECTION 3. That any costs associated with this agreement shall be taken from Account No. 22030-2765-126-7680.225 (20365.000).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147759 A resolution authorizing the termination of a lease agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Rick Davis, for slip space located at the Bucktown Marina, 325 Metairie Hammond Highway, Slip 23, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, Rick Davis has notified Jefferson Parish that he wishes to terminate his lease for Slip 23 at the Bucktown Marina; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said notification, said tenant has vacated his respective slip at Bucktown Marina and no longer occupies the premises; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish accepts notification by said tenant and agrees to the termination of said lease.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the termination of the lease agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Rick Davis for Slip 23 located at the Bucktown Marina, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to sign all documents necessary to make this resolution effective.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 147762 A resolution approving the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the New Orleans Track Club, Inc. to provide funding for the New Orleans Track Club, Inc.’s 2026 Mardi Gras 10K, 5K and Kids run, at a cost not to exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00). (Council District 5)

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147763 A resolution amending Resolution No. 147548, adopted on December 10, 2025, which approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, which provides funding for a pumpkin patch with various activities and entertainment at a cost not to exceed Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00), to change the term of the Agreement to begin on July 1, 2025. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147548, adopted on December 10, 2025, approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, which provides funding for a pumpkin patch with various activities and entertainment at a cost not to exceed Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00); and WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement was set to commence

on the date of execution, which would be after the event took place; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the term to begin on July 1, 2025, to allow for reimbursement of invoices related to event preparation prior to the event and invoices generated on the date of the event; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for the development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, will provide a pumpkin patch with various activities and entertainment; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the project is to provide enhanced recreational activities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of enhanced recreational activities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, this transfer or use of public property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in the implementation of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Resolution No. 147548, adopted on December 10, 2025, which approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, which provides funding for a pumpkin patch with various activities and entertainment at a cost not to exceed Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00), is hereby amended to change the term of the Agreement to begin on July 1, 2025.

SECTION 2. That the funds provided in this Agreement shall be taken from Account No. 22040-2771-7680.410.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147764 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center for the operation of the John M. Mamoulides Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center in Terrytown, Louisiana to provide essential services and treatment to abused children in Jefferson Parish to assist them in their recovery, at a cost not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) per year for two years, for a maximum amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(14) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to provide a program of public health services; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center (ORGANIZATION) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, nationally accredited agency dedicated to providing a compassionate, coordinated interagency approach to the investigation, treatment, and prevention of child abuse in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION was the first Advocacy Center to open in Louisiana in 1991, and provides essential services to abused children such as forensic interviews, mental health treatment, forensic medical evaluations, and abuse prevention education; and WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION has served nearly 7,800 children and families and educated over 35,000 children and thousands of professionals and community members; and WHEREAS, ORGANIZATION recently expanded into a 5,000 sq. ft. facility in Terrytown, Louisiana called the “John M. Mamoulides Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center,” which will allow the ORGANIZATION to continue to provide much needed and critical services in Jefferson Parish on an even larger scale; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to assist in providing essential services and treatment to abused children to help them in their recovery and to help prevent child abuse in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased access to essential services for abused children and increased abuse prevention education for children and citizens of Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center for the operation of the John M. Mamoulides Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center in Terrytown, Louisiana to provide essential services and treatment to abused children in Jefferson Parish to assist them in their recovery, at a cost not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) per year for two years, for a maximum amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 96010-9621-7680.203 (60101.000) (Hospital Service District No. 1 Health & Fitness Fund – Council District 1).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and they are, hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147765 A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Belle Meade Civic Association, a nonprofit organization, to provide funding for the payment of back taxes and liens filed against 501 Brookmeade Dr., Gretna, Lots 48, 49, 50 and 51, Sq. 2-A, Unit A, Belle Meade Subdivision at a cost not to exceed Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) in order for Belle Meade Civic Association to gain clear title to 501 Brookmeade Dr., Gretna, Lots 48, 49, 50 and 51, Sq. 2-A, Unit A, Belle Meade Subdivision, in order to take over maintenance and make improvements for the recreational use and enjoyment of the public and to provide for related matters, to provide additional funding in the amount of $5,000.00 in order to pay for legal fees, deed transfer fees and closing costs on the property transaction, for a new total cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). (Council District 1)

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147652, adopted on December 10, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson and Belle Meade Civic Association, a non-profit organization entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, dated December 18, 2025, (“Original Agreement”), to provide funding for the payment of back taxes and liens filed against 501 Brookmeade Dr., Gretna, Lots 48, 49, 50 and 51, Sq. 2-A, Unit A, Belle Meade Subdivision at a cost not to exceed Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) in order for Belle Meade Civic Association to gain clear title to 501 Brookmeade Dr., Gretna, Lots 48, 49, 50 and 51, Sq. 2-A, Unit A, Belle Meade Subdivision, in order to take over maintenance and make improvements for the recreational use and enjoyment of the public and to provide for related matters; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the agreement to provide additional funding in the amount of $5,000.00 in order to pay for legal fees, deed transfer fees and closing costs on the property transaction, for a new total cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (hereinafter called “PARISH”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Charter, Article 1, Section 1.01(15), to provide recreational and cultural programs and related services to all citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Sunrise West Community Club, Inc. owns and previously operated Belle Meade Swim Club, 501 Brookmeade Dr., Gretna, Lots 48, 49, 50 and 51, Sq. 2-A, Unit A, Belle Meade Subdivision (hereinafter called “PROPERTY”) that has, in recent years, fallen into disrepair; and WHEREAS, Belle Meade Civic Association, a non-profit organization (hereinafter called “ASSOCIATION”) desires to take title to the PROPERTY in order to take over maintenance and make improvements to the PROPERTY for the recreational use and enjoyment of the public; and WHEREAS, there are unpaid taxes and liens totaling FortyFive Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) due on or before December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to promote mental and physical health and fitness, to provide enhanced recreational activities, and to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of improved mental and physical health and fitness, enhanced quality of life, and increased access to recreational activities for its citizens which is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) provided for in this First Amendment; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or Property is not a gratuitous donation and the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council acting in the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Belle Meade Civic Association, a non-profit organization, to provide funding for the payment of back taxes and liens filed against 501 Brookmeade Dr., Gretna, Lots 48, 49, 50 and 51, Sq. 2-A, Unit A, Belle Meade Subdivision at a cost not to exceed Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) in order for Belle Meade Civic Association to gain clear title to 501 Brookmeade Dr., Gretna, Lots 48, 49, 50 and 51, Sq. 2-A, Unit A, Belle Meade Subdivision, in order to take over maintenance and make improvements for the recreational use and enjoyment of the public and to provide for related matters, to provide additional funding in the amount of $5,000.00 in order to pay for legal fees, deed transfer fees and closing costs on the property transaction, for a new total cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That payment is contingent upon Belle Meade Civic Association taking title to the Property.

SECTION 3. That the costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22040-2771-7680.417 (20471.000).

SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147766 A resolution authorizing the Parish of Jefferson to reimburse The City of Harahan (Vendor No. 24254) for the purchase of one 64-channel custom build out camera system using Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FY2023 grant funds. The reimbursement price is the full price of $45,312.32. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, The City of Harahan was allocated $45,312.32 from the UASI FY2023 grant; and WHEREAS, The City of Harahan purchased one 64-channel custom build out camera system in the amount of $45,312.32; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the reimbursement of the attached invoice from The City of Harahan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the reimbursement to The City of Harahan, be paid in the amount of $45,312.32 is hereby authorized per the attached invoice: 1. Invoice# FY23-UASI dated 9/11/2025 in the amount of $45,312.32.

SECTION 2. That the cost of this invoice be charged to Account No. 21430-1255-295-7748 (14320-007).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147767 A resolution authorizing the submission of a request for a revision to Attachment B of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the Parish of Jefferson regarding an appropriation dedicated to Jefferson Parish for preservation and restoration of historical properties located on the Historic Hope Haven Campus in Marrero, which would increase the anticipated expenditures for the professional services budget category, decrease the acquisitions and major repairs budget category, and decrease the total funding and anticipated expenditure amounts. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature provides for supplemental funding to be allocated to designated agencies and purposes in specific amounts for the making of supplemental appropriations for the agencies and purposes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature includes an appropriation for the expenditure of State funds payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) to Jefferson Parish for preservation and restoration of historical properties located on the Historic Hope Haven Campus in Marrero in the sum of $1,250,000.00 (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147248, adopted on October 1, 2025, approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Louisiana Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Parish of Jefferson (“Parish”) regarding the Project; and WHEREAS, the Agreement was fully executed on October 21, 2025; and WHEREAS, professional architectural design services will be required to perform major repairs to preserve and restore historical properties on the Historic Hope Haven Campus; and WHEREAS, the project budget set forth in Exhibit B of the Agreement must be revised to increase the Professional Services & Contract Services budget category to $252,700 (total; including $252,700 in state funding), reduce the acquisitions and major

repairs budget category to $2,000,000 (total; including $997,300 in state funding), and reduce the total funding and anticipated expenditure amounts to $2,252,700; and WHEREAS, budget categories listed in Exhibit B may be adjusted by the Parish with prior approval of the Treasury to reflect actual categories necessary for each individual program; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to make a formal written request to the Treasury for the aforementioned budget category revisions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the submission of a written request for a revision to Attachment B of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the Parish of Jefferson regarding an appropriation dedicated to Jefferson Parish for preservation and restoration of historical properties located on the Historic Hope Haven Campus in Marrero, which would increase the anticipated expenditures for the professional services budget category, decrease the acquisitions and major repairs budget category, and decrease the total funding and anticipated expenditure amounts, is hereby authorized.

SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147768 A resolution approving a First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of New Orleans to provide a food pantry for up to 40 low income and food needy families, assistance in paying utility bills, the hosting community events such as a health fair and provide back to school supplies to children of underserved families in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), to change the term of the Agreement from September 19, 2025 – September 19, 2026 to July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2026. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146972, adopted on August 20, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of New Orleans (“ORGANIZATION”) entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, dated September 19, 2025, (“Original Agreement”) to provide a food pantry for up to 40 low income and food needy families, assistance in paying utility bills, the hosting community events such as a health fair and provide back to school supplies to children of underserved families in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement commenced on the date of execution which was September 19, 2025, and is set to expire on September 19, 2026; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the term from September 19, 2025 – September 19, 2026 to July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2026, to allow for reimbursement of invoices related to event preparation prior to the events and invoices generated on the date of the events; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or with any other private association, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Article I, Section 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the public; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide a food pantry to those that are in need in Jefferson Parish and to provide back to school supplies for the youth of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased to stock of their food pantry for up to 40 low income and food needy families, assistance in paying utility bills, the hosting community events such as a health fair and provide back to school supplies to children of underserved families in Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of New Orleans to provide a food pantry for up to 40 low income and food needy families, assistance in paying utility bills, the hosting community events such as a health fair and provide back to school supplies to children of underserved families in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), to change the term of the Agreement from September 19, 2025 – September 19, 2026 to July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2026, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No 22010-2742-7680.381 (20142.000) (Council District 2 – Off Track Betting).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147770 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Krewe of Nandi to provide funding at a cost not to exceed to Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), towards expenses for elementary, middle, and high school bands to participate in the Krewe of Nandi Carnival Parade in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the youth and citizens of Jefferson Parish and to promote economic growth and development for Jefferson Parish residents by attracting tourism to the region through the production of a carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana by ORGANIZATION; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving increased tourism as a result of the 2026 Krewe of Nandi Carnival Parade in Marrero, Louisiana which is at least equivalent to the Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the Krewe of Nandi in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Krewe of Nandi to provide funding at a cost not to exceed to Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), towards expenses for elementary, middle, and high school bands to participate in the Krewe of Nandi Carnival Parade

in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22030-2763-127-7680.376 (20373.000) (Council District 3West Bank Tourism).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147769 A resolution declaring a 2009 International dump truck owned by the Parish of Jefferson no longer needed for public purposes and donating said vehicles to the City of Westwego, at no direct cost to the Parish of Jefferson.

(Council District 2) WHEREAS, Louisiana Constitution Article 7, § 14(E) authorizes the donation or exchange of movable surplus property between or among political subdivisions whose functions include public safety; and WHEREAS, a 2009 International dump truck, VIN# 1FVAG3FE6PHNN3787, with an estimated value of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) owned by the Parish of Jefferson (“Parish”) has been added to the Parish’s list of surplus property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-937 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, notification was sent to all Parish departments offering said vehicles as a potential surplus property transfer; and WHEREAS, the offer period expired with no offers received, and pursuant to Section 2-937 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the vehicles are eligible for donation in accordance with state law; and WHEREAS, the Parish desires to assist the City of Westwego by donating said surplus vehicles that are no longer needed for public purposes to the City of Westwego to be used for public services for its citizens; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Parish and the residents of the City of Westwego will benefit from this donation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That the 2009 International (VIN# 1FVAG3FE6PHNN3787, Value: $10,000.00) is declared to be no longer needed for public purposes.

SECTION 2. That the donation of the 2009 International dump truck (VIN# 1FVAG3FE6PHNN3787, Value: $10,000.00) to the City of Westwego is approved.

SECTION 3. That there will be no cost associated with the Act of Donation.

SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147771 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and The Mystic Krewe of Music to provide funding at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) towards expenses for elementary, middle, and high school bands to participate in the in The Mystic Krewe of Music carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the youth and citizens of Jefferson Parish and to promote economic growth and development for Jefferson Parish residents by attracting tourism to the region through the production of a carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana by The Mystic Krewe of Music (“ORGANIZATION”); and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving increased tourism as a result of the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Music Carnival Parade in Marrero, Louisiana which is at least equivalent to the Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with The Mystic Krewe of Music in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and The Mystic Krewe of Music to provide funding at a cost not to Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) towards expenses for elementary, middle, and high school bands to participate in the in The Mystic Krewe of Music carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22030-2763-127-7680.375 (20373.000) (Council District 3West Bank Tourism).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147772 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Marrero, Louisiana to provide a food bank for citizens of Jefferson Parish that are in need, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from an appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025.

(Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana,

dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Marrero, Louisiana for the operation of a food bank; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide access to food for individuals and families in Jefferson Parish who are in need; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving of increased resources and aid for the citizens of Jefferson Parish who are in need which is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Marrero, Louisiana in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero, Louisiana to provide a food bank for citizens of Jefferson Parish that are in need, at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. -44530-4007-7680.388 (45324-006) (St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Marrero, Louisiana - State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147773 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Covenant Faith Ministries to provide a food pantry and clothing bank for citizens of Jefferson Parish that are in need, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25- 554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by New Covenant Faith Ministries to provide a food pantry and clothing bank for citizens of Jefferson Parish that are in need to fight hunger; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide access to food and clothes for individuals and families in Jefferson Parish who are in need; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving of increased resources and aid for the citizens of Jefferson Parish who are in need which is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with New Covenant Faith Ministries in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Covenant Faith Ministries to provide a food pantry and clothing bank for citizens of Jefferson Parish that are in need, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-7680.329 (45324-006) (New Covenant Faith Ministries - State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147774 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and T-Time Etiquette Foundation to provide its Tea Time Etiquette Summer Camp for youth of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00)

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025.

(Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by T-Time Etiquette Foundation to provide recreational opportunities to youth such as the Tea Time Etiquette Summer Camp; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as: to provide increased recreational and cultural enrichment opportunities for youth of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit of additional recreational and cultural enrichment opportunities for the youth of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to the Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) worth of consideration provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with T-Time Etiquette Foundation in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and T-Time Etiquette Foundation to provide its Tea Time Etiquette Summer Camp for youth of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-7680.380 (45324-006) (T-Time Etiquette Foundation State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147775 A resolution approving the appointment of Ms. Ninette Barrios to the position Director of Transit and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Ms. Barrios meets and/or exceeds all of the qualifications required by Section 2-514 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances to be appointed to the position Director of Transit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the appointment of Ms. Ninette Barrios to the position Director of Transit is hereby approved in accordance with Section 2-514(b) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147776 A resolution accepting an FSTC Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities grant from the Atmos Energy Corporation in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($50,000.00) to be administered through the Jefferson Parish Department of Jefferson Community Action Program (JeffCAP) and dispersed to eligible citizens, with the Parish being able to retain 5% of the total grant for administrative costs. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the funding provides needed resources to support the natural gas needs for the community and can be used for: Natural Gas Utility Assistance, Weatherization, Natural Gas Appliance Replacement/Repair and Customer-Owned Natural Gas Line Repair/Replacement (Interior or Exterior); and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson wishes to accept the grant from Atmos Energy Corporation in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($50,000.00) through the Jefferson Parish Department of Jefferson Community Action Program (JeffCAP).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the FSTC Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities grant from the Atmos Energy Corporation in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($50,000.00) to be administered through the Jefferson Parish Department of Jefferson Community Action Program (JeffCAP) and dispersed to eligible citizens, with the Parish being able to retain 5% of the total grant for administrative costs be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That Fifty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($50,000.00) shall be deposited into fund Account No. 216100000-5810/16158-014. Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($47,500.00) is for programmatic costs and Two Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($2,500.00) is for administrative costs.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or, in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The following resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

It was moved by Mr. Walker, and seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, that Item # 106 on the agenda to pay for the repairs to a lift service in the Fleet Management Central Garage, with Automotive Lift Solutions L.L.C. to inspect for issues following the failure of lift equipment to operate and repairs to the lift service, hydraulic pump, air lock release valves, pressure transducer, and lift service and for approval to issue a purchase order totaling $19,790.00 for Work Order/Invoice Number 2937 dated September 12, 2025, on behalf of the Department of Fleet Management is hereby cancelled. (Parishwide) The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day

of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147777 A resolution authorizing Jefferson Parish to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with D&R Community and Youth Institute setting forth the terms, conditions, scope of services, and proposed budget for the expenditure of $20,000.00 of FY25 CDBG Public Services funds to operate an Enrichment Program. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Youth Services project was approved in the FY 2025 Action Plan for CDBG funding by Resolution No. 146793, adopted July 23, 2025, by the Parish Council; and WHEREAS, there are low/moderate income youth in Jefferson Parish that are in need of positive programs that will educate and empower the children of the community living in need, allowing them to develop and grow into productive citizens; and WHEREAS, the lack of income and transportation can inhibit the ability of those low/moderate income youth in Jefferson Parish from participating in positive programs during non-school hours that provide academic enrichment, recreation, and the arts; and WHEREAS, a funding source has been identified to provide D&R Community and Youth Institute with partial funding of $20,000.00 for the operation of an Enrichment Program; and WHEREAS, the term of the agreement between Jefferson Parish and D&R Community and Youth Institute will commence retroactively beginning July 1, 2025 and end on June 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever occurs first.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Jefferson Parish is authorized to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and D&R Community and Youth Institute to provide partial funding of $20,000.00 for the operation of an enrichment program.

SECTION 2. That these services shall be retroactive beginning July 1, 2025 and end on June 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 3. That the budget for the Youth Services in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 will be charged to FY 2025 CDBG Budget Account No. 21280-1174-139-7331-82512-001.

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence the Vice Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to execute said amendment.

The foregoing resolution, having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147778 A resolution authorizing Jefferson Parish and Responsibility House to execute a Subrecipient Agreement setting forth the terms, conditions, scope of services, and proposed budget in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for FY 2025 CDBG funding.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Mental Health Counseling project was approved in the FY 2025 Action Plan for CDBG funding by Resolution No. 146793, adopted July 23, 2025, by the Parish Council; and WHEREAS, Responsibility House can provide low/moderate homeless and those suffering from HIV/AIDS, substance abuse/ addiction and/or chronic debilitating mental health in the Parish of Jefferson with Single and Family Group Counseling and Case Management through the Supportive Housing Program; and WHEREAS, there are low/moderate income persons in the Parish of Jefferson who are homeless and suffer from HIV/AIDS, substance abuse/addiction and/or chronic debilitating mental health and can benefit from mental health counseling; and WHEREAS, the lack of income and transportation can inhibit the ability of those impacted low/moderate income persons in the Parish of Jefferson from procuring the assistance necessary to achieve stability and receive counseling; and WHEREAS, a funding source has been identified to provide Responsibility House with partial funding of $40,000.00 for a Single and Family Support Group and the Supportive Housing Program to provide drug treatment and case management to assist recovering homeless HIV/AIDS and substance abuse/ addiction clients gain life stability; and WHEREAS, the term of the agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Responsibility House will commence retroactively beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever occurs first.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. The Parish of Jefferson is authorized to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with Responsibility House to provide Counseling and Case Management Services to low-tomoderate income households and others in need for the total amount of $40,000.00.

SECTION 2. That these services shall be retroactive beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 3. That the budget for Responsibility House is in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in FY 2025 CDBG funds for Single and Family Support Group services and Supportive Housing Program. The FY 2025 CDBG Grant funding from Jefferson Parish Community Development should be charged to Budget Account Number 21280-1174-139-7331-82509-001.

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence the Vice Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents to give effect to this Resolution.

The foregoing resolution, having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147779 A resolution authorizing Jefferson Parish and HYPE (Harnessing Youths’ Potential and Energy) to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement setting forth the terms, conditions, scope of services, and proposed budget in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 of FY25 CDBG funding. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Youth Services project was approved in the FY 2021 Action Plan for CDBG funding by Resolution No. 146793, adopted July 23, 2025, by the Parish Council; and WHEREAS, there are low/moderate-income youth in Jefferson Parish that need positive programs that will educate and empower the children of the community living in need, allowing them to develop and grow into productive citizens; and WHEREAS, the lack of income and transportation can inhibit the ability of those low/moderate-income youth in Jefferson Parish from participating in positive programs, during non-school hours, that provide academic enrichment, recreation, and the arts; and WHEREAS, HYPE will provide low/moderate income schoolage youth of Jefferson Parish, during non-school hours, services for academic enrichment, recreation, and the arts; and WHEREAS, a funding source has been identified to provide HYPE with partial funding of $20,000.00 for the operation of an Enrichment Program; and WHEREAS, the term of the agreement between Jefferson Parish and HYPE will commence retroactively beginning July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever occurs first.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Jefferson Parish is authorized to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with Jefferson Parish and HYPE to provide an enrichment program.

SECTION 2. That these services shall be retroactive beginning July 1, 2025 and end on June 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 3. That the budget for the Youth Services Program shall not exceed $20,000.00 and will be charged to FY 2025 CDBG Budget Account No. 21280-1174-139-7331-82513-001.

SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence the Vice Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution, having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 147780 A resolution authorizing Jefferson Parish to pay Jefferson Economic Future Fund incentives to Bottoms Productions, LLC ($115,000.00) and Never Ever Films, LLC. ($103,805.00). (Parishwide) WHEREAS, an Economic Development Fund Policy was adopted by Resolution No. 95302 on January 9, 2002, and amended by Resolution No. 99010 on August 6, 2003, Resolution No. 100465 on March 3, 2004, and Resolution No. 110061 on April 9, 2008; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 110061, adopted on April 9, 2008, the Jefferson Economic Future Fund policy was amended to provide for incentives for film industry expenditures in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the incentives authorized by Resolution No. 110061 are awarded to qualified productions based exclusively on their expenditures with Jefferson Parish businesses and/or production employees who are Jefferson Parish residents; and WHEREAS, Bottoms Productions, LLC and Never Ever Films, LLC submitted documentation supporting incentive-payment eligibility; and WHEREAS, the Film Incentive Review Panel reviewed the documentation, determined that all eligibility criteria were met, and recommended to the Jefferson Future Fund Evaluation Committee that they authorize incentive payments as shown by the attached documentation; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Future Fund Evaluation Committee met on December 11, 2025, and also reviewed the documentation and found that all the requirements of the policy and the rules and regulations have been met, and recommends incentive payments to Bottoms Productions, LLC ($115,000.00) and Never Ever Films, LLC. ($103,805.00).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish, that: SECTION 1. The payment of economic development incentives to Bottoms Productions, LLC ($115,000.00) and Never Ever Films, LLC. ($103,805.00) is hereby approved and authorized.

SECTION 2. Payments shall be charged to account number 22520-3551-7331.

SECTION 3. The Council Chairwoman, or in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson, is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of the resolution.

The foregoing resolution, having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147781 A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from professional firms or individuals interested and qualified to in providing professional engineering services related to the Portable Generator Project, a FEMA-funded project. (Parishwide) ‘WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish wishes to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from professional firms or individuals interested and qualified to in providing professional engineering services related to the Portable Generator Project, a FEMA-funded project; and WHEREAS, the Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation will be responsible for the preparation of a “Public Notice” that is to be submitted to the Parish Purchasing Department, with instructions to commence the advertisement process, as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications (Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) Questionnaire) from professional firms or individuals interested and qualified to in providing professional engineering services related to the Portable Generator Project, a FEMA-funded project.

SECTION 2. That the following ranking criteria will be used to evaluate the submittals: 1. Professional training and experience in relation to the type and magnitude of work required for the particular project - 35 points; 2. Size of firm, considering the number of professional and support personnel required to perform the type of engineering tasks, including project evaluation, project design, drafting of technical plans, development of technical specifications and construction administration – 10 points; 3. Capacity for timely completion of newly assigned work, considering the factors of type of engineering task, current unfinished workload, and person or firm’s available professional and support personnel. – 20 points; 4. Past Performance on a project in which the person or firm assisted a governmental entity in dealings with disaster recovery, public assistance, and any other projects relating to FEMA - 10 points (Respondent should provide a list of completed projects and/or similar FEMA projects for which firm has provided verifiable references.); 5. Location of the principal office - 15 points (Preference shall be given to persons or firms with a principal business office as follows: (A) Jefferson Parish, including municipalities located within Jefferson Parish (15 Points); (B) Neighboring Parishes of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region, which includes Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles and St. Tammany Parishes (12 Points); (C) Parishes other than the foregoing (10 Points); (D) Outside the State of Louisiana (6 Points).)

Location of the principal office shall only factor into the evaluation criteria if adequate competition (two or more firms that are responsive and responsible) are located within Jefferson Parish; 6. Adversarial legal proceedings between the Parish and the person or firm performing professional services, in which the Parish prevailed or any ongoing adversarial legal proceedings between the Parish and the person or firm performing professional services excluding those instances or cases where the person or firm was added as an indispensable party, or where the person or firm participated in or assisted the public entity in prosecution of its claim - 15 points (In the event that the person or firm fails to provide accurate and detailed information regarding legal proceedings with the Parish, including the absence of legal proceedings, the person or firm shall be deemed unresponsive with regard to this category, and zero (0) points shall be awarded.); 7. Prior successful completion of projects of the type and nature of engineering services, as defined, for which firm has provided verifiable references - 5 points; SECTION 3. That the person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications shall have the following minimum qualifications: 1. The persons or firms under consideration shall have at least one (1) principal who is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Louisiana. A subcontractor may not be used to meet this requirement. (Section C. of TEC Professional Services Questionnaire); 2. The persons or firms under consideration shall have a professional in charge of the Project who is a licensed, registered electrical engineer in the State of Louisiana with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience. A subcontractor may not be used to meet this requirement. (Section K. “PROFESSIONAL IN CHARGE OF PROJECT:”; of TEC Professional Services Questionnaire); 3. The persons or firms under consideration shall have one (1) employee who is a licensed, registered professional engineer in the State of Louisiana in the applicable discipline involved. A subcontractor may meet this requirement only if the advertised Project involves more than one discipline (Section D. of TEC Professional Services Questionnaire).

SECTION 4. That only those persons or firms receiving an overall cumulative score of at least seventy percent (70%) or greater, with their highest and lowest score not counted, of the total possible points for all categories to be assigned by the participating Technical Evaluation Committee members shall be deemed qualified to perform the architectural and engineering tasks.

SECTION 5. That the evaluation shall be conducted by the Technical Evaluation Committee established by Code of Ordinances Section 2-611 et. seq.

SECTION 6. That disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court.

SECTION 7. That the cost of these services will be negotiated with the Jefferson Parish Department of Capital Projects.

SECTION 8. That the cost of this Project shall be charged to Account No. 21410-1240-281-7451 (14340.001 and 14343.xxx).

SECTION 9. That the cost of advertising for this Project shall be charged to Account No. 21410-1240-281-7540 (14343.001).

SECTION 10. That the Council Chairperson, or in his/her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is authorized to execute any and all documents to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th

day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147782 A resolution authorizing the Council Chairperson, or in his/her absence, the Vice Chairperson to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) for Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Parishes to utilize the planning expertise and services of the RPC for the conduct and further development of the area-wide planning process on a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing basis for the year 2026 at a cost of $325,686.30. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission (RPC), presently composed of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Parishes was established in 1962 for the purpose of conducting regional, comprehensive planning activities; and WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission provides an essential service, keeping Jefferson Parish along with Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Parishes eligible for the acceptance of federal-aid funds for the implementation of transit and street improvements; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to utilize the planning expertise and services of the Regional Planning Commission for the contract and further development of the area-wide planning process on a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing basis.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Council Chairperson, or in his/her absence, the Vice Chairperson be and is hereby authorized to sign and execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) for Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Parishes to utilize the planning, expertise, and services of the Regional Planning Commission for the development of the area-wide planning process on a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing basis for the period beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

SECTION 2. That the total cost for Jefferson Parish pursuant to this Agreement shall be $325,686.30 and shall be charged to Account No. 22200-3000-7673.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147783 A resolution raising the expenditure cap under Bid No. 50-00145388 (Contract No. 55-00022282) for the two (2) year contract for Street Lighting Maintenance for Major Roadways with W.J. Bloecher Company, L.L.C. by $2,600,000.00 for a new contract cap of $5,350,000.00.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, the current contract was accepted by Resolution No. 144932, adopted September 10, 2024, with a spending cap of $2,500,000.00; and WHEREAS, a 10% allowable administrative increase was implemented, thus raising the cap to $2,750,000.00; and WHEREAS, the contract will expire at midnight on September 25, 2026; and WHEREAS, as a result of aging infrastructure and increase in material costs the cost for maintaining the street lighting system has significantly risen in recent years resulting in an increase in expenditures for the contract period; and WHEREAS, multiple roadway lighting systems have experience copper wire theft resulting in unforeseen expenses; and WHEREAS, the contract with W.J. Bloecher Company, L.L.C. has a balance of $680,608.08 (December 30, 2025), and expenditures for the remainder of the contract are estimated at $3,000,000.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the expenditure cap under Bid No. 5000145388 (Contract No. 55-00022282) for the two (2) year contract for Street Lighting Maintenance for Major Roadways with W.J. Bloecher Company, L.L.C. by $2,600,000.00 for a new contract cap of $5,350,000.00.

SECTION 2. That expenditures are to be charged to 2224031110-7433.8 (Distribution) of the Department of Engineering.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary for this contract.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147784 A resolution authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss legal matters concerning claims by Otis Elevator Company (Contract No. 55-00019795) and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish is authorized by LA R.S. 42:17 to enter into executive session to discuss this matter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Council be and is hereby authorized to go into executive session to discuss matters concerning a claim

by Otis Elevator Company (Contract No. 55-00019795).

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147786 A resolution of no objection to the location and operation of a snowball stand in the parking lot of River of Life Church, 2140 Woodmere Boulevard, Harvey, La 70058, to be operated by Tregg Parker, owner of T. Parker’s SnoBalls, Inc., from May 1st, 2026 to October 31st, 2026, between the hours of 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and between the hours of 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday; provided that all permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Code Compliance & Enforcement, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health and that all requirements of said departments are met.

(Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That this Council does hereby state that it has no objection to the location and operation of a snowball stand in the parking lot of River of Life Church, 2140 Woodmere Boulevard, Harvey, La 70058, to be operated by Tregg Parker, owner of T. Parker’s Sno-Balls, Inc., from May 1st, 2026 to October 31st, 2026, between the hours of 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and between the hours of 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday; provided that all permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Code Compliance & Enforcement, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health and that all requirements of said departments are met.

SECTION 2. No additional parking shall be required for the operation of a snowball stand at this location.

SECTION 3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Tregg Parker, owner of T. Parker’s Sno-Balls at 2520 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, La 70058.

SECTION 4. That the Council Chairperson, or in her absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS RESOLUTION NO. 147785 A resolution authorizing the compromise of claims made

by Otis Elevator Company for work performed under the terms of Contract No. 55-00019795 regarding labor, materials, and equipment for elevator maintenance services and repairs at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 137593, adopted on 5/19/2021, the Parish of Jefferson (“Parish”) and Otis Elevator Company entered into an agreement for $81,528; and WHEREAS, a dispute has arisen regarding whether certain charges qualify as maintenance services; and WHEREAS, Otis Elevator Company has presented a claim for payment of outstanding invoices; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council desires for this matter to be resolved amicably.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Parish Attorney is hereby authorized to compromise claims made by Otis Elevator Company regarding work performed under the terms of Contract No. 55-00019795 and to sign other documents consistent with the terms of that settlement, and take any other actions necessary or advisable to effectuate the settlement.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147787 A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. received on December 9, 2025 at the bid tabulation amount of $765,397.50 for the construction of Stumpf Boulevard Roadway Lighting Improvements from Whitney Avenue to Holmes Boulevard, Public Works Project No. 2020-007-SL, under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148948, and authorizing the execution of the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate” for Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. and its subcontractors. (Council District 1)

SECTION 5. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic.

SECTION 6. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed.

SECTION 7. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 8. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising the Lafreniere Park Farmer’s Market said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by five feet in length, all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that signs are to be removed as stated in Section 4 of this resolution.

SECTION 9. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Christine Toca, 3920 Haring Road, Metairie, Louisiana 70003; the Jefferson Parish Department of Traffic Engineering and the Department of Property and Maintenance Director.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147789 A resolution granting permission to Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Association, Inc., 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001, represented by Mr. Matthew Caire, to conduct their Beast Feast Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 5:00p.m. until 10:00p.m. and to provide for related matters. (Council District 5)

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 142438 authorized by the Jefferson Parish Council on August 9, 2023, the Purchasing Department advertised for sealed bids for Stumpf Boulevard Roadway Lighting Improvements from Whitney Avenue to Holmes Boulevard, Public Works Project No. 2020-007-SL, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Perrin and Carter; and WHEREAS, bids were received on December 9, 2025; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received by Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. in the tabulated amount of $765,397.50; and WHEREAS, the engineer, Perrin & Carter, Inc. has reviewed the bids and has recommended that award of contract be made to Diamond Electrical Company, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the project is being funded with local street lighting funds and those funds are in place and are sufficient to construct the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. under Bid Proposal No. 50-00148948 for the construction of Stumpf Boulevard Roadway Lighting Improvements from Whitney Avenue to Holmes Boulevard, Public Works Project No. 2020-007-SL for the Department of Engineering at the bid tabulation price of $765,397.50, be and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 2. That the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to execute the “Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity and Sales Tax Exemption Certificate” for Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. and its subcontractors.

SECTION 3. That costs related to the above are to be charged to Account No. 44570-4074-7454 (45710.009) of the Department of Engineering.

SECTION 4. That maximum expenditures shall not exceed $765,397.50 by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.

SECTION 5. That the Council Chairperson, or in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Association, Inc., 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001, represented by Mr. Matthew Caire, to conduct their Beast Feast Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 5:00p.m. until 10:00p.m.; to serve beer, wine, liquor, beverages and food; to have DJ/amplified music; to erect 20 canopies and 4 tents (41’ or larger); In connection with said fundraiser all Jefferson Parish taxes are hereby waived, provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Health Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and from the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control to conduct such an event and that all requirements and regulations of said departments have been met.

SECTION 2. Archbishop Rummel High School is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their Beast Feast from Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the following intersections: • Jefferson Highway at Manguno • Jefferson Hwy at Williams Blvd.

• Jefferson Highway at Citrus Rd. • Earhart Expressway and Dickory Ave. • Dickory Ave. and Citrus • Clearview Pky. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.

• Clearview Pky. and West Esplanade • Bonnabel Blvd. and Metairie Rd. • Bonnabel Blvd. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.

• Bonnabel Blvd. and West Esplanade • Transcontinental Dr. and West Metairie • Transcontinental Dr. and Meadowdale SECTION 3. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

SECTION 4. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 5. That permission is hereby granted to erect temporary signs advertising their 2026 Beast Feast, said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by eight feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and that signs are to be removed by Thursday, March 19, 2026.

SECTION 6. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Matthew Caire, 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered;

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 147788 A resolution granting permission to Farmer’s Market Hub LLC represented by Ms. Christine Toca, to sell beer, wine, food and beverages in accordance with Park guidelines; to allow parish registered food trucks; to allow outdoor amplified music until 6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases); to place temporary signs at various locations, provided that all permits have been obtained, to advertise their Farmer’s Market to be held in Lafreniere Park in the North Parking Lot to the left of Mall Island in rows 1 – 3 starting January 21, 2026, and on all the following Wednesdays in the months of January through November 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.; and during the month of December 2026 on dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties and to provide for related matters.

(Council District 4)

RESOLUTION NO. 147790 A resolution granting permission to Lunch Money Food Services LLC, represented by Mr. Alfred White, to erect one concession stand on private property at 1001 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie LA, 70005, for the sale of food during the Carnival Season, February 1, 6-7, 10, 15-17, 2026 and the Irish-Italian Parade, March 22, 2026; provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division. (Council District 5)

WHEREAS, Farmer’s Market Hub, LLC, is holding a Lafreniere Park Farmer’s Arts Market in Lafreniere Park in the North Parking Lot to the left of Mall Island starting on January 21, 2026, and on all the following Wednesdays in the months of January through November 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and during the month of December 2026 on dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties.; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their Farmer’s Market at various locations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to Farmer’s Market Hub, LLC, represented by Ms. Christine Toca, to sell beer, wine, food and beverages in accordance with Park guidelines; to allow outdoor amplified music until 6:00 p.m. starting January 21, 2026, and on all the following Wednesdays in the months of January through November 18, 2026 (provided that the Parish noise ordinance is observed in all cases); to place temporary signs at various locations listed in Section IV, provided that all permits have been obtained, to advertise their Farmer’s Market to be held in Lafreniere Park, in the North Parking Lot to the left of Mall Island in rows 1 – 3 starting on January 21, 2026, and on all the following Wednesdays in the months of January through November 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and during the month of December 2026 on dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties in connection therewith.

SECTION 2. That the permission is granted provide that all necessary permits are obtained from the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, Lafreniere Park and the State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control to conduct such farmer’s market and that all indemnification and insurance requirements set forth by the Jefferson Parish Director of the Department of Risk Management and all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations are met.

SECTION 3. That permission is granted to the Farmer’s Market Hub to have parish registered food trucks, at the discretion of the Director of Lafreniere Park, in Lafreniere Park for their Lafreniere Park Farmer’s Art’s Market starting on January 21, 2026, and on all the following Wednesdays in the months of January through November 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and during the month of December 2026 on dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties.

SECTION 4. That Farmers Market Hub, LLC, be and is hereby granted permission to place temporary signs, once all requirements have been met, advertising Lafreniere Park Farmer’s Art’s Market at the following locations on Mondays (two days prior to each scheduled market on Wednesdays) in the months of January through November, 2026, and signs have to be removed on the Thursday immediately following the market each week in the months of January through November, 2026: 6.) Veterans Blvd. and Downs Blvd.

7.) West Napoleon Avenue Canal bank near rear entrance of Lafreniere Park and to allow the erection of temporary small yard signs around the walking path of Lafreniere Park each day of the event, provided that all signs and banners are removed by 6:00 p.m. each Wednesday of the event and by 2:00 p.m. each Saturday in December of the event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to Lunch Money Food Services LLC, represented by Mr. Alfred White, to erect one concession stand on private property at 1001 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie LA, 70005, for the sale of food during the Carnival Season, February 1, 6-7, 10, 15-17, 2026 and the Irish-Italian Parade, March 22, 2026; provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division.

SECTION 2. This resolution is granted with the full understanding that said applicant shall comply with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 23925 adopted December 8, 2010, Ordinance No. 24479 adopted May 15, 2013, and any other applicable laws.

SECTION 3. It is understood that no live music and/or entertainment will be permitted on the outside grounds.

SECTION 4. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Ms. Alfred White, 1040 Francis Ave., Metairie LA 70003.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147792 A resolution authorizing the Old Jefferson Community Association to place temporary signs at various locations to advertise their General Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Old Jefferson Community Association is holding their General Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting at various locations starting Thursday, January 8, 2026, and ending Friday, January 16, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Old Jefferson Community Association, be and is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting, at the following locations starting Thursday, January 8, 2026, and ending Friday, January 16, 2026: 8.) Jefferson Hwy and Maine St 9.) Jefferson Hwy and Rio Vista Ave 10.) Jefferson Hwy and Coolidge St 11.) Jefferson Hwy and Jules Ave SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of

traffic.

SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed.

SECTION 4. That the Department of Traffic Engineering Shall inspect each location for sight triangle issues.

SECTION 5. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 6. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by five feet in length, all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and all signs are to be removed by Friday, January 16, 2026.

SECTION 7. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson Parish Department of Traffic Engineering, and the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147791 A resolution granting permission to Special Appearances By, LLC, represented by Michael Heckmann, to operate on private property at 3515 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002, to erect one table for the sale of light up toys during the Carnival Season; February 1, 6, 7, 10, 15-17, 2026, provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division. (Council District 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to Special Appearances By, LLC, represented by Michael Heckmann, to operate on private property at 3515 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002, to erect one table for the sale of light up toys during the Carnival Season; February 1, 6, 7, 10, 15-17, 2026, provided that all requirements regarding fees, taxes, permits, licenses and proper zoning have been obtained from the Jefferson Parish Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sales Tax Division.

SECTION 2. This resolution is granted with the full understanding that said applicant shall comply with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 23925 adopted December 8, 2010, Ordinance No. 24479 adopted May 15, 2013, and any other applicable laws.

SECTION 3. It is understood that no live music and/or entertainment will be permitted on the outside grounds.

SECTION 4. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Michael Heckmann, 15915 Alford Dr., Central LA 70739.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147793 A resolution authorizing the Old Jefferson Community Association to place temporary signs at various locations to advertise their General Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Old Jefferson Community Association is holding their General Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting at various locations starting Thursday, April 2, 2026, and ending Friday, April 17, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Old Jefferson Community Association, be and is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting, at the following locations starting Thursday, April 2, 2026, and ending Friday, April 17, 2026: 12.) Jefferson Hwy and Maine St 13.) Jefferson Hwy and Rio Vista Ave 14.) Jefferson Hwy and Coolidge St 15.) Jefferson Hwy and Jules Ave SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic.

SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed.

SECTION 4. That the Department of Traffic Engineering Shall inspect each location for sight triangle issues.

SECTION 5. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 6. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by five feet in length, all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and all signs are to be removed by Friday, April 17, 2026.

SECTION 7. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson Parish Department of Traffic Engineering, and the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147794 A resolution authorizing the Old Jefferson Community Association to place temporary signs at various locations to advertise their General Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Old Jefferson Community Association is holding their General Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting at various locations starting Thursday, July 2, 2026, and ending Friday, July 17, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Old Jefferson Community Association, be and is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting, at the following locations starting Thursday, July 2, 2026, and ending Friday, July 17, 2026: 16.) Jefferson Hwy and Maine St 17.) Jefferson Hwy and Rio Vista Ave 18.) Jefferson Hwy and Coolidge St 19.) Jefferson Hwy and Jules Ave SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic.

SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed.

SECTION 4. That the Department of Traffic Engineering Shall inspect each location for sight triangle issues.

SECTION 5. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 6. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by five feet in length, all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and all signs are to be removed by Friday, July 17, 2026.

SECTION 7. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson Parish Department of Traffic Engineering, and the Department of Inspection and Code

Enforcement.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147795 A resolution authorizing the Old Jefferson Community Association to place temporary signs at various locations to advertise their General Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Old Jefferson Community Association is holding their General Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, they have requested permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting at various locations starting Thursday, October 1, 2026, and ending Friday, October 16, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Old Jefferson Community Association, be and is hereby granted permission to place signs advertising their General Meeting, at the following locations starting Thursday, October 1, 2026, and ending Friday, October 16, 2026: 20.) Jefferson Hwy and Maine St 21.) Jefferson Hwy and Rio Vista Ave 22.) Jefferson Hwy and Coolidge St 23.) Jefferson Hwy and Jules Ave SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants permission to erect said sign advertising the primary sponsor’s function or event.

These signs must be installed without obstructing the view of traffic.

SECTION 3. That all signs placed within the city limits of a municipality shall require permission of that municipality before signs can be placed.

SECTION 4. That the Department of Traffic Engineering Shall inspect each location for sight triangle issues.

SECTION 5. That all signs placed on roadways controlled

by Louisiana Department of Transportation shall require the permission of the Louisiana DOTD before placement of signs.

SECTION 6. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by five feet in length, all signs shall be installed without obstructing the view of traffic, a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign and all signs are to be removed by Friday, October 16, 2026.

SECTION 7. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson Parish Department of Traffic Engineering, and the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147796 A resolution granting permission to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana represented by Morgan Moeller, to operate their Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market, at Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire, 404 Azalea Dr., Avondale, LA 70094; on January 20; February 3, 17; March 3, 17; April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16; July 7, 21; August 4, 18; September 1, 15; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; and December 1, 15, 2026; from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; to allow the sale of food, and to allow one vehicle; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct such an event; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are complied with. (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission be and is hereby granted to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and represented by Morgan Moeller, to operate their Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market, at Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire, 404 Azalea Dr., Avondale, LA 70094; on January 20; February 3, 17; March 3, 17; April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16; July 7, 21; August 4, 18; September 1, 15; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; and December 1, 15, 2026; from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; to allow the sale of food, and to allow one vehicle; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct such an event; and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are complied with.

SECTION 2. Alternatively, permission be and is hereby granted to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana represented by Morgan Moeller, to operate their Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market, at Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire, 404 Azalea Dr., Avondale, LA 70094, every other Tuesday beginning on January 20, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; if it ever conflicts the market will take place either on the opposite Tuesday or Thursday of that week.

SECTION 3. That the Parish Council Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Morgan Moeller, 700 Edwards Ave, New Orleans, LA 70123.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147797 A resolution granting permission to St. Agnes Le Thi Thanh Roman Catholic Church, represented by Men Cao, to conduct its 2026 Tet Festival on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m., at 6851 St. Le Thi Thanh Street, Marrero, LA 70072, and to provide for related matters. (Council Districts 1, 2 & 3) NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to St. Agnes Le Thi Thanh Roman Catholic Church, represented by Men Cao, to conduct its 2026 Tet Festival on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m., at 6851 St. Le Thi Thanh Street, Marrero, LA 70072, and in connection therewith to have outdoor cooking; to serve and sell beer, beverages and food; to use an amplified sound system for live and DJ entertainment in association with this event; provided that all permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens Affairs, Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, and that all requirements of said departments are met.

SECTION 2. That permission is hereby granted to St. Agnes Le Thi Thanh Roman Catholic Church, Marrero, to erect temporary signs on the Parish’s rights-of-way at the following intersections to advertise its Tet Festival to be held on February 13-15, 2026.

• Westbank Expressway and Stumpf Boulevard • Westbank Expressway and Lafayette Street • Westbank Expressway and Barataria Blvd • Westbank Expressway and Westwood Drive • Lapalco Boulevard and Barataria Boulevard • Lapalco Boulevard and Manhattan Boulevard • Lapalco Boulevard and Westwood Drive SECTION 3. That said signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by four feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign.

SECTION 4. That said signs are being erected no earlier than January 30, 2026 and shall be removed by no later than February 17, 2026.

SECTION 5. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Men Cao, 1000 Westwood Drive, Marrero, LA 70072, Department of Citizens Affairs, Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement, the Jefferson Parish Fire Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and State of Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th

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On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147798 A resolution approving Docket No. OM-8-25, to amend OM-5-21 to construct a new front door portico/balcony and to reconfigure the driveway and front walkway, in the Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District (OMNCD) at 510 Iona St., on Lot 10-A, Sq. K, Metairie Club Gardens Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA; bounded by Northline St., Woodvine Ave., & Geranium St.; zoned R-1D Rural Residential District/OMNCD. (Council District 5) WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Old Metairie Commission (OMC) to review certain development proposals within the OMNCD by Ordinance Number 18547, dated July 1, 1992; and WHEREAS, the OMC held a public hearing on May 1, 2025, as required by law, and recommended approval of the request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council hereby approves Docket No. OM-8-25, to amend OM-5-21 to construct a new front door portico/balcony and to reconfigure the driveway and front walkway, in accordance with the development drawings identified as Sheet A1 Floor Plan and Sheet A2 Elevations, both prepared by Gregory J. Hackenberg, Architect and dated stamped received by the Planning Department on January 7, 2026, in the OMNCD at 510 Iona St., on Lot 10-A, Sq. K, Metairie Club Gardens Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA; bounded by Northline St., Woodvine Ave., & Geranium St.; zoned R-1D Rural Residential District/OMNCD. SECTION 2. That the Department of Building Permits is hereby authorized to proceed with the building permit process on the above referenced proposal, subject to all pertinent Parish codes.

SECTION 3. That the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this resolution and all relevant attachments to the following parties: Director, Planning Department; Director, Department of Building Permits; Supervisor, Plan Review Section, Department of Building Permits; Robert & Clair Richmond 510 Iona St. Metairie, LA 70005 The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as following: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147799 A resolution stating the Jefferson Parish Council’s support and endorsement of the transfer of the Restoration Tax Abatement program’s limited exemption contract on 3720 Robertson Street, Metairie, Louisiana for the remainder of its term to the property’s new owner within the Metairie CBD Economic Development District, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, the property at 3720 Robertson Street, Metairie, Louisiana is located within the Metairie CBD Economic Development District - Jefferson Parish Ordinance No. 17693 (February 15, 1989) Boundaries: Tolmas, Metairie Lawn, Canal #4, Division Street, West Esplanade, Hullen Street and Lake Pontchartrain; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council adopted resolution 138885 on January 12, 2022 endorsing Robertson Street Ventures LLC participation on the Restoration Tax Abatement program for a limited property tax exemption on improvements made to the property at 3720 Robertson Street; and WHEREAS, Robertson Street Ventures, LLC sold the property at 3720 Robertson Street to 3720 Robertson Street LLC at a later date in 2025; and WHEREAS, Section 917 of Title 13, Part I of the Louisiana Administrative Code allows the transfer of the limited exemption contract to the new owner if the property is sold provided such transfer is approved by the local governing authority.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish that: SECTION 1. The Jefferson Parish Council does hereby support and endorse the transfer of the Restoration Tax Abatement limited property tax exemption contract #20210451 on 3720 Robertson Street, Metairie, Louisiana from Robertson Street Ventures, LLC. SECTION 2. That the Parish Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution approved by the Jefferson Parish Council to the Louisiana State Board of Commerce and Industry, the Louisiana Tax Commission, the City of Gretna, the Assessor of Jefferson Parish and the State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development.

The foregoing resolution having being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147800 A resolution re-appointing Mr. John F. Stumpf, Jr. to the Regional Planning Commission filling a current vacancy as representative of the Jefferson Parish Council.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, under Section 25-17 (c)(1) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the Regional Planning Commission shall be composed of five members from Parish of Jefferson, two of which who must not otherwise hold elected or appointed office in the parish, to be appointed the council and approved by the parish president; and WHEREAS, the following appointment of Mr. John F. Stumpf, Jr. is to fulfill one of the two positions created by Section 25-17(c) (1).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Mr. John F. Stumpf, Jr. is hereby reappointed to the Regional Planning Commission filling a current vacancy as representative of the Jefferson Parish Council.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. John F. Stumpf, Jr., 1700 Central Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058 and the Chairman of the Regional Planning Commission.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147801 A resolution re-appointing Mr. Lee Giorgio to the Regional Planning Commission. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, under Section 25-17 (c)(1) of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the Regional Planning Commission shall be composed of five members from Parish of Jefferson, two of which who must not otherwise hold elected or appointed office in the parish, to be appointed the council and approved by the parish president; and WHEREAS, the following appointment of Mr. Lee Giorgio is to fulfill one of the two positions created by Section 25-17(c)(1).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Mr. Lee Giorgio is hereby re-appointed to the Regional Planning Commission as a representative of Jefferson Parish.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. Lee Giorgio, P.O. Box 38, Metairie, LA 70004.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147802 A resolution appointing Mr. Jeff Adam Sr. to the Jefferson Facilities, Inc. Board. (Parishwide)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Mr. Jeff Adam Sr. is appointed to the Jefferson Facilities, Inc. Board.

SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Jeff Adam Sr., Joseph William Meerman, and William Lazaro.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147803 A resolution approving the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Grand Isle Volunteer Emergency Services, Inc. to provide onetime funding in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) for the purchase of a new ambulance. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and visitors of Grand Isle by providing one-time funding in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) to Grand Isle Volunteer Emergency Services, Inc. for the purchase of a new ambulance, which will enhance emergency medical response capabilities and ensure the continued delivery of timely and reliable emergency services; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of enhanced emergency medical response services and improved public safety for the residents and visitors of Grand Isle, which is at least equivalent to the Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Grand Isle Volunteer Emergency Services, Inc. to provide one-time funding in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) for the purchase of a new ambulance, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 21770-2425-7341.1 (Ambulance District No. 2).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and they are, hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147804 A resolution approving the execution of Amendment No. 1 which amends the existing Agreement with Pedal Valves, Inc. dated October 11, 2024 to increase scope and budget to add pressure monitoring meters and the pressure monitoring software to be able to monitor pressure throughout the Jefferson Parish Water System, to add the welding of the base station antennas to water towers, to add a drive-by system as a backup to collect meter readings, and to update meter quantities based on large meter pre-installation field surveys for the Implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for Water Services in Jefferson Parish. The fee for the services provided under this amendment shall be $566,720.54, thereby increasing the cost of the Agreement from $98,314,027.61 to $98,880,748.15.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Pedal Valves, Inc. (FIRM) dated October 11, 2024 as approved by Resolution No. 145054 dated September 25, 2024 and Resolution No. 144465 dated July 10, 2024 to provide the replacement of existing residential and commercial water meters with new Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI); and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Department of Water has determined that there is a need for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for Water Services in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment No. 1 is to add pressure monitoring meters and the pressure monitoring software to be able to monitor pressure throughout the Jefferson Parish Water System, to add the welding of the base station antennas to water towers, to add a drive-by system as a backup to collect meter readings, and to update meter quantities based on large meter pre-installation field surveys; and WHEREAS, compensation associated with the additional scope in the amount of $566,720.54 has been negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the Jefferson Parish Department of Water and the FIRM. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby approve the execution of Amendment No. 1 to expand the scope and compensation of the existing Agreement with Pedal Valves, Inc. for the Implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for Water Services in Jefferson Parish.

SECTION 2. That the contract amount established with this Amendment No. 1 is now $98,880,748.15.

SECTION 3. That all costs associated with this Program shall continue to be funded from Budget Account Number 45400-40457454 (54052.002).

SECTION 4. That Pedal Valves, Inc. is authorized to provide these professional services.

SECTION 5. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his or her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147805 A resolution amending Resolution No. 147551, adopted December 10, 2025, which approved a twoyear Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Urban Systems, Inc. to provide Supplemental Traffic Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 per year, not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Jefferson Parish Council, PW #2025023B-TR, to remove Section 3 of Resolution No. 147551.

(Parishwide) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147551, adopted December 10, 2025, approved a two-year Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Urban Systems, Inc. to provide Supplemental Traffic Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 per year, not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Jefferson Parish Council, PW #2025-023B-TR; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147551 requires amending to remove the approved subcontractor listed in Section 3 as this was a typographical error and the vendor does not have any subcontractors; and WHEREAS, all other provisions of Resolution No. 147551

remain unchanged.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Resolution No. 147551, adopted December 10, 2025, which approved a two-year Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Urban Systems, Inc. to provide Supplemental Traffic Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 per year, not to be exceeded by a factor of more than 10% per year without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Jefferson Parish Council, PW #2025-023B-TR, is hereby amended to remove Section 3.

SECTION 2. That all other provisions of Resolution No. 147551 remain unchanged.

SECTION 3. The cost of the As-Needed Supplemental Traffic Engineering Services shall be charged to the appropriate account line on a job-to-job basis.

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 147806 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church to provide a comfort station restroom for its Chili Cookoff on March 28, 2026, a recreational event that will benefit the citizens of the Parish of Jefferson. (Council District 1) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to provide recreational and cultural programs and related services to all citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Gretna, Louisiana (“ORGANIZATION”) will host its Chili Cookoff on March 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, PARISH would like to allow ORGANIZATION to use a comfort station restroom facility, at no cost, for the Chili Cookoff; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as: to promote cultural and social initiatives for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased cultural and recreational activities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the use the public property provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Gretna, Louisiana in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church to provide a comfort station restroom for its Chili Cookoff on March 28, 2026, a recreational event that will benefit the citizens of the Parish of Jefferson, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 147807 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and The Audrey Mae Tassin Foundation (“ORGANIZATION”) to provide funding at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500.00) towards expenses for the King Zulu Flag Raising Ceremony on February 7, 2026 in LaSalle Park, Metairie, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season, which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish. (Council District 2) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the youth and citizens of Jefferson Parish and to promote economic growth and development for Jefferson Parish residents by attracting tourism to the region through the production of the King Zulu Flag Raising Ceremony in LaSalle Park, Metairie, Louisiana by ORGANIZATION; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving increased tourism as a result of the 2026 King Zulu Flag Raising Ceremony in LaSalle Park, Metairie, Louisiana which is at least equivalent to the Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and The Audrey Mae Tassin Foundation (“ORGANIZATION”) to provide funding at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500.00) towards expenses for the King Zulu Flag Raising Ceremony on February 7, 2026 in LaSalle Park, Metairie, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season, which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22030-2762-126-7680.418 (20362.000) (Council District 2East Bank Tourism).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147808 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero, Louisiana to provide a food bank for citizens of Jefferson Parish that are in need, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554,

approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero, Louisiana for the operation of a food bank; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide access to food for individuals and families in Jefferson Parish who are in need; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving of increased resources and aid for the citizens of Jefferson Parish who are in need which is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero, Louisiana in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero, Louisiana to provide a food bank for citizens of Jefferson Parish that are in need, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-7680.354 (45324-006) (St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero, Louisiana - State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 147809 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and The Mystic Krewe of Music to provide for the production of The Mystic Krewe of Music carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for the Mystic Krewe of Music for the production of their 2026 carnival parade; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the youth and citizens of Jefferson Parish and to promote economic growth and development for Jefferson Parish residents by attracting tourism to the region through the production of a carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana by The Mystic Krewe of Music; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving increased tourism as a result of the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Music Carnival Parade in Marrero, Louisiana which is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with The Mystic Krewe of Music in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and The Mystic Krewe of Music to provide for the production of The Mystic Krewe of Music carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-7680.375 (45324-006) (The Mystic Krewe of Music - State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 147810 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Krewe of Nandi to provide for the production of Krewe of Nandi carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025.

(Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for Krewe of Nandi for the production of their 2026 carnival parade; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the youth and citizens of Jefferson Parish and to promote economic growth and development for Jefferson Parish residents by attracting tourism to the region through the production of a carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana by the Krewe of Nandi; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of receiving increased tourism as a result of the 2026 Krewe of Nandi Carnival Parade in Marrero, Louisiana which is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with Krewe of Nandi in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Krewe of Nandi to provide for the production of Krewe of Nandi carnival parade in Marrero, Louisiana during the 2026 carnival season which will promote tourism and economic development in Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-7680.376 (45324-006) (Krewe of Nandi- State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147811 As amended a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Compassion Outreach of America to provide its annual culinary competition “King of the Yard Cook-Off” that celebrates culture and community, at a cost not to exceed Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) from an appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved

by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by for Compassion Outreach of America for the production of its King of the Yard Cook-Off event, a culinary competition at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale that celebrates culture, connection and unite the community and feature competitions aimed at strengthening family bonds and encouraging mentorship and teamwork; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as

to provide additional recreational and cultural opportunities and programs for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of cultural, and recreational activities for the enjoyment of its citizens, which is at least equivalent to the Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with Compassion Outreach of America in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Compassion Outreach of America to provide its annual culinary competition “King of the Yard Cook-Off” that celebrates culture and community, at a cost not to exceed Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) from an appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-7680.409 (45324-006) (Compassion Outreach of America - State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147812 A resolution approving a First Amendment to the License Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Avila Properties LLC, for purposes of erecting Reviewing Stands (commencing January 1, 2026 and expiring on or before February 28, 2026) and use of parking lot for the parade season (commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring on or before February 28, 2026, to add the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade to the list of parades for use of the premises to erect reviewing stands and use of the parking lot. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Avila Properties LLC, owns a certain parcel of land approximately 125 feet by 200 feet, measuring approximately 25,000 square feet, located at 1957 Ames Blvd, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147428, the Parish of Jefferson and Avila Properties LLC entered into the license Agreement, dated December 12, 2025, for purposes of erecting Reviewing Stands (commencing January 1, 2026 and expiring on or before February 28, 2026) and use of parking lot for the parade season (commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring on or before February 28, 2026 and to provide for related matters; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to Amend Exhibit “B” to add the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade to the list of parades for which the premises at 1957 Ames Blvd. will be used for purposes of erecting stands and use of parking lot for the parade.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for said Parish: SECTION 1. That the First Amendment to the License Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Avila Properties LLC, for purposes of erecting Reviewing Stands (commencing January 1, 2026 and expiring on or before February 28, 2026) and use of parking lot for the parade season (commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring on or before February 28, 2026, to add the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade to the list of parades for use of the premises to erect reviewing stands and use of the parking lot, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

SECTION 3. That there is no cost associated with execution of this Agreement.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147813 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana to receive an appropriation of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($63,486.76) from Act 1 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for the Allstate Sugar Bowl National Prep Basketball Classic, which will be used towards improvements at the John A. Alario Center sports complex. There are no direct costs to the Parish of Jefferson associated with this Agreement. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people and the PARISH is also authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, Act 1 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 1”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 4 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson of which the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($63,486.76) has been allocated for the Allstate Sugar Bowl National Prep Basketball Classic, as set forth in the Attachment A Plan, which is attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, due to the cancellation of the 2026 Allstate Sugar Bowl National Prep Basketball Classic, the funding will be used towards maintenance and improvements at the John A. Alario Center multi-purpose facility and sports complex where the Basketball Classic is traditionally held; and WHEREAS, PARISH will incur no direct cost as a result of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the public purpose is described as: to provide enhanced recreational facilities for citizens of Jefferson Parish and to attract tourism in Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the citizens of PARISH will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the State of Louisiana in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana to receive an appropriation of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($63,486.76) from Act 1 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for the Allstate Sugar Bowl National Prep Basketball Classic, which will be used towards improvements at the John A. Alario Center sports complex, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. All funds received from the State of Louisiana pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited into Account No. 44660-0000-5270 (46610.029).

SECTION 3. That the Directors of the Office of Research and Budget Analysis, are designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson in all matters pertaining to this project, including certifying requests for State disbursements.

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th

day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered as amended: RESOLUTION NO. 147814 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Growth Economic Development Association for the planning and promotion of community, recreational and cultural programs in Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from an appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature (“Act 461”), which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 contains a line item appropriation within the State’s budget for the benefit of the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) of which the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, PARISH approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and the State of Louisiana, dated the 5th day of January, 2026, to receive an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand & 00/100 ($250,000.00) Dollars which has been allocated for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3 (State CEA #RS-25-554), with a contract term of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) of the State’s appropriation has been designated for use by New Growth Economic Development Association for the planning and promotion of community, recreational and cultural programs; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide community, recreational and cultural programs within District 3 of Jefferson Parish to increase economic development, tourism, and enjoyment for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased recreational activities and programming and increased economic development which is at least equivalent to the One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with New Growth Economic Development Association in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and New Growth Economic Development Association for the planning and promotion of community, recreational and cultural programs in Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from an appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for senior, recreational, and community programming in Council District 3, pursuant to State CEA # RS-25-554, approved by Resolution No. 147653 adopted on the 10th day of December, 2025, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. The term of this Agreement shall commence retroactively on July 1, 2025 and end at midnight on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 3. That all expenditures associated with this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 44530-4007-7680.170 (45324-006) (New Growth Economic Development Association - State of LA Act 461 of 2025).

SECTION 4. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

Acadiana to provide the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market to increase the availability of fresh and healthy food and to increase food and health literacy for citizens within Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, particularly citizens of Avondale, Kennedy Heights, and Waggaman that have less access to fresh produce and other perishable foods, and providing for related matters. (Council District 3) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana offers a Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market Program designed to enhance the quality of life in underresourced communities in existing food deserts by serving as an access point for healthy and affordable food and a conduit to connect people to health information and interventions; and WHEREAS, the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market sells fresh produce, often from local growers, at wholesale rates, and also offers proteins, cheese, eggs, and milk, as well as shelfstable staples, conducts outreach, and partners with healthcare organizations to provide additional services; and WHEREAS, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana desires to use the parking lot of the J.C. Simmons Community Center located at 4008 U.S. Highway 90, Avondale, LA 70094 to conduct its Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market as set forth in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is to increase the availability of fresh and healthy food to increase food and health literacy for citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of benefit or value of increased access to fresh and healthy food and increased food and health literacy for the citizens of Jefferson Parish which is at least equivalent to use of public property provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to provide a Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market to increase the availability of fresh and healthy food to increase food and health literacy for citizens within Council District 3 of Jefferson Parish, particularly citizens of Avondale, Kennedy Heights, and Waggaman that have less access to fresh produce and other perishable foods, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market will occur on a regular-basis in the parking lots of the J.C. Simmons Community Center as approved by JeffCAP and special event permit.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson, be and they are, hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147817 A resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, relative to the establishment of a homeless service center, which adds the provision of transportation services and peer support, hospital coordination, and social inclusion services for individuals with substance use disorders to the scope of work and increases the maximum expenditure amount from Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($667,000.00) to One Million One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($1,167,000.00). (Parishwide)

WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized

by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for development and administration of recreational and cultural programs; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to provide additional recreational and cultural opportunities and programs for the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of increased educational, cultural, and recreational activities for the enjoyment of its citizens, which is at least equivalent to the Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6,250.00) described in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the Old Kenner Civic Association (OKCA) in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Old Kenner Civic Association (OKCA) to provide its 2026 Black Heritage Banquet and events to educate, celebrate, and promote awareness of the African American Culture in celebration of National Black History Month, at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6,250.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That all cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 22020-2753-7680.350 (20253.000) (Council District 3-Video Poker).

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 145726, adopted on January 15, 2025, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) and Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (“ORGANIZATION”) entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, dated February 12, 2025 (“Agreement”), to establish a homeless service center, at a cost not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 146996, adopted on August 20, 2025, the parties entered into the First Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“First Amendment”) dated September 15, 2025 to increase the maximum contract amount to Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($667,000.00); and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amendment the Agreement to provide additional funding at a cost not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to provide transportation for the homeless service center and to provide for peer support, social inclusion and hospital coordination services for individuals with substance use disorders, thereby increasing the maximum expenditure amount from Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($667,000.00) to One Million One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($1,167,000.000); and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of this Agreement is to establish a homeless service center to provide necessary homeless services and substance use services including peer support, hospital coordination, and social inclusion to the benefit of those individual citizens and the citizens of the Parish as a whole; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of the services being provided which is at least equivalent to the One Million One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($1,167,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with ORGANIZATION in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting in the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority relative to the establishment of a homeless service center, which adds the provision of transportation services and peer support, hospital coordination, and social inclusion services for individuals with substance use disorders to the scope of work and increases the maximum expenditure amount from Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($667,000.00) to One Million One Hundred SixtySeven Thousand Dollars ($1,167,000.00), is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the cost associated with this Agreement shall be charged to Account No. 45820-4102-7680.277 (58200.002).

SECTION 3. That the Chairwoman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in her absence the Vice-Chairperson, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution is declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 147816 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and

RESOLUTION NO. 147818 A resolution amending Section 2 of Council Resolution No. 147595, adopted December 10, 2025, to amend and add additional interim development standards

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147815 A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and the Old Kenner Civic Association (OKCA) to provide its 2026 Black Heritage Banquet and events to educate, celebrate, and promote awareness of the African American Culture in celebration of National Black History Month, at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6,250.00). (Council District 3)

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS to address provisions related to vehicular accessory installation services. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 147595 requested and authorized the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to study the text of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, more specifically Chapter 33 Unified Development Code and Chapter 40 Zoning; and a map study of Jefferson Parish in order to effectuate the changes reflected in the amended zoning districts established as a result of the aforementioned text study, as appropriate; with the intent of evaluating, streamlining, and enhancing zoning, subdivision, design, and other land regulations for a comprehensive update to Chapter 33 Unified Development Code and the incorporation of Chapter 40 Zoning; establishing interim development standards during the study; and providing for related matters; and WHEREAS, during this study, it became clear that additional clarification was needed for vehicular accessory installation services, which are separate from automotive repair shops; and WHEREAS, Sec. 33-3.50. Mixed-use base zoning districts use matrix and Sec. 33-3.40. Industrial Zoning Districts Use Matrix. describe “automotive repair and maintenance (LBCS Function Code 2117)” as “automotive repair garages, maintenance and tune-up shops, body and paint shops, oil change and lubrication shops, detail shop, car wash”; and WHEREAS, vehicular accessory installation services include specialized services, such as window tinting, wrapping, lighting installation and other similar services; and WHEREAS, amending the interim standards to define vehicular accessory installation services and clarify zoning permissions and parking requirements will make application clearer; and WHEREAS, interim development standards are necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: SECTION 1. That the interim development standards established in Section 2 of Resolution No. 147595 are hereby amended to read as follows: (a) Generally. The interim standards shall apply in addition to, and in conjunction with, the current regulations provided in the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances.

Where there is a conflict between the interim standards and the regulations in Chapter 33 Unified Development Code and Chapter 40 Zoning, the interim standards shall govern. Where the interim standards are silent on a standard, the provisions of the applicable section shall apply. *** (n) Subdivision improvements. *** (o) Vehicular accessory installation services.

(1) Vehicular accessory installation services shall mean the installation of vehicular window tints, wraps, lighting, and other related products on motor vehicles, not to include recreational vehicles or watercrafts.

(2) Zoning. Vehicular accessory installation services are permitted in the following zoning districts: a. CMU, Town Center Mixed Use; b. C-2, General Commercial; c. MUCD, Mixed-use Corridor; d. I-MU, Industrial Mixed Use; e.

I-L, Light Industrial; f. I -H, Heavy Industrial; g.

U-1S, Unrestricted Suburban; and h. U-1R, Unrestricted Rural.

(3) Parking. A minimum of two (2) spaces per service bay. *** The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147819 A resolution appointing Lieutenant Mark D. Decker, to the Fire Civil Service Board for the Representative of the East Bank Consolidated Special Service Fire Protection District of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana for the remainder of the unexpired three (3) year term to expire August 18, 2026, and to provide for related matters. (Council Districts 2, 3, 4 & 5) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. A nomination period was held for fourteen days, November 24, 2025 through December 8, 2025.

SECTION 2. Lieutenant Mark D. Decker was the only name we received for nomination.

SECTION 3. Lieutenant Mark D. Decker, is hereby appointed to the Fire Civil Service Board for the Representative of the East Bank Consolidated Special Service Fire Protection District of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana for the remainder of the unexpired three (3) year term to expire August 18, 2026.

SECTION 4. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Lieutenant Mark D. Decker, 3913 Cypress Street, Metairie, LA 70001.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147821 A resolution increasing the contract consideration payable to Third District Volunteer Fire Department from $350,800.00 to $446,000.00 in accordance with the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Third District Volunteer Fire Department dated March 21, 2018. (Council Districts 2, 3 & 4) WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 130382 adopted on November 15, 2017, Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“District”) entered into a Fire Protection Agreement (“Agreement”) with Third District Volunteer Fire Department (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV (“Payment”) of the Agreement, Company may make written requests for adjustments to the Contract Consideration or for additional one-time allocations of funds from District; and WHEREAS, Article IV also provides that the grant of any Contract Consideration increase or of one-time allocation of District funds shall be at the discretion of District’s governing authority, and may contain restrictions, requirements, or conditions regarding the expenditure of said funding, which shall become a part of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 132934, adopted on January 16, 2019, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $275,500.00 per month to $287,219.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 135631, adopted on April 8, 2020, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $287,219.00 per month to $301,074.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141803, adopted on April 12, 2023, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $301,074.00 per month to $329,907.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143706, adopted on February 7, 2024, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $329,907.00 per month to $348,000.00 per month effective January 2024; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 146262, adopted on April 9, 2025, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $348,000.00 per month to $350,800.00 per month effective January 2024; and WHEREAS, Company has submitted a written request for its contract consideration to be increased from $350,800.00 per month to $446,000.00 per month effective January 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Third District Volunteer Fire Department dated March 21, 2018, the Contract Consideration payable to Third District Volunteer Fire Department is hereby increased from $350,800.00 per month to $446,000.00 per month effective January 2026.

SECTION 2. That the increase to the Contract Consideration authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22110-29307346.1.

SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and

effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147820 A resolution approving a maintenance agreement between the Jefferson Parish Communication District and Motorola Solutions Inc. to provide network maintenance and local troubleshooting/repair for all radio consoles in use by the Communication District. in an amount not to exceed $285,646.62. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Communication District has an annual maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc.; and WHEREAS, the renewal of the annual maintenance agreement will provide network maintenance and local troubleshooting/ repair for all radio consoles and network infrastructure for the Communication District; and WHEREAS, the cost of renewal will not to exceed $285,646.62 which is to be invoiced Monthly at an amount not to exceed $23,803.89.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the Jefferson Parish Communication District: SECTION 1. That a maintenance agreement to provide network maintenance and local troubleshooting/repair for all radio consoles and network infrastructure at a cost not to exceed $285,646.62 is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. That the cost of the annual maintenance renewal agreement is to be paid by the Jefferson Parish Communication District.

SECTION 3. That the Jefferson Parish Communication District Commander is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147822 A resolution approving an increase to the monthly contract consideration payable to Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 from $90,883.34 to $100,883.34 in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. (Council Districts 2 & 3) WHEREAS, on March 7, 2018, in accordance with Resolution No. 130384, adopted on November 15, 2017, Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“District”) entered into a Fire Protection Agreement (“Agreement”) with Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV (“Payment”) of the Agreement, Company may make written requests for adjustments to the Contract Consideration or for additional one-time allocations of funds from District; and WHEREAS, Article IV also provides that the grant of any Contract Consideration increase or of one-time allocation of District funds shall be at the discretion of District’s governing authority, and may contain restrictions, requirements, or conditions regarding the expenditure of said funding, which shall become a part of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 133071, adopted on February 6, 2019, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $61,665.83 per month to $63,500.00 per month effective January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137078, adopted on February 3, 2021, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $63,500.00 per month to $67,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141191, adopted on January 18, 2023, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $67,800.00 to $79,800.00; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143493, adopted on January 17, 2024, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $79,800.00 per month to $87,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 145857, adopted on February 5, 2025, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $87,800.00 per month to $90,883.34 per month; and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the 7th District Presidents’ and Chief’s Association has submitted a written request on behalf of Company that Company’s Contract Consideration be increased by $10,000.00 per month due to higher insurance, equipment, and personnel costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, the Contract Consideration payable to Bridge City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 is hereby increased from $90,883.34 per month to $100,883.34 per month effective January 2026.

SECTION 2. That the increase to the Contract Consideration authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22140-29607346.1.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147823 A resolution approving an increase to the monthly contract consideration payable to Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department from $90,883.34 to $100,883.34 in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department. (Council Districts 2 & 3) WHEREAS, on March 16, 2018, in accordance with Resolution No. 130381, adopted on November 15, 2017, Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“District”) entered into a Fire Protection Agreement (“Agreement”) with Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV (“Payment”) of the Agreement, Company may make written requests for adjustments to the Contract Consideration or for additional one-time allocations of funds from District; and WHEREAS, Article IV also provides that the grant of any Contract Consideration increase or of one-time allocation of District funds shall be at the discretion of District’s governing authority, and may contain restrictions, requirements, or conditions regarding the expenditure of said funding, which shall become a part of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 133070, adopted on February 6, 2019, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $61,665.83 per month to $63,500.00 per month effective January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137081, adopted on February 3, 2021, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $63,500.00 per month to $67,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141193, adopted on January 18, 2023, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $67,800.00 per month to $79,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143495, adopted on January 17, 2024, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $79,800.00 per month to $87,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 145854, adopted on February 5, 2025, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $87,800.00 per month to $90,883.34 per month; and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the 7th District Presidents’ and Chief’s Association has submitted a written request on behalf of Company that Company’s Contract Consideration be increased

by $10,000.00 per month due to higher insurance, equipment, and personnel costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department, the Contract Consideration payable to Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department is hereby increased from $90,883.34 per month to $100,883.34 per month effective January 2026.

SECTION 2. That the increase to the Contract Consideration authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22140-29607346.1.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147824 A resolution approving an increase to the monthly contract consideration payable to Nine Mile Point Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 from $92,883.34 to $102,883.34 in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Nine Mile Point Volunteer Fire Department. (Council Districts 2 & 3) WHEREAS, on April 18, 2018, in accordance with Resolution No. 130381, adopted on November 15, 2017, Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“District”) entered into a Fire Protection Agreement (“Agreement”) with Nine Mile Point Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV (“Payment”) of the Agreement, Company may make written requests for adjustments to the Contract Consideration or for additional one-time allocations of funds from District; and WHEREAS, Article IV also provides that the grant of any Contract Consideration increase or of one-time allocation of District funds shall be at the discretion of District’s governing authority, and may contain restrictions, requirements, or conditions regarding the expenditure of said funding, which shall become a part of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 133068, adopted on February 6, 2019, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $61,665.83 per month to $65,500.00 per month effective January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137080, adopted on February 3, 2021, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $65,500.00 per month to $69,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141194, adopted on January 18, 2023, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $69,800.00 per month to $81,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143496, adopted on January 17, 2024, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $81,800.00 per month to $89,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 145855, adopted on February 5, 2025, increased the amount of the Contract Consideration payable to Company from $89,800.00 per month to $92,883.34 per month; and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the 7th District Presidents’ and Chief’s Association has submitted a written request on behalf of Company that Company’s Contract Consideration be increased by $10,000.00 per month due to higher insurance, equipment, and personnel costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Nine Mile Point Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, the Contract Consideration payable to Nine Mile Point Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is hereby increased from $92,883.34 per month to $102,883.34 per month effective January 2026.

SECTION 2. That the increase to the Contract Consideration authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22140-29607346.1.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147825 A resolution approving an increase to the monthly contract consideration payable to Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Company from $93,883.34 to $103,883.34 in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Company.

(Council Districts 2 & 3) WHEREAS, on February 27, 2018, in accordance with Resolution No. 130385, adopted on November 15, 2017, Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“District”) entered into a Fire Protection Agreement (“Agreement”) with Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Company (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV (“Payment”) of the Agreement, Company may make written requests for adjustments to the Contract Consideration or for additional one-time allocations of funds from District; and WHEREAS, Article IV also provides that the grant of any Contract Consideration increase or of one-time allocation of District funds shall be at the discretion of District’s governing authority, and may contain restrictions, requirements, or conditions regarding the expenditure of said funding, which shall become a part of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 133067, adopted on February 6, 2019, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $61,665.83 per month to $63,500.00 per month effective January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137079, adopted on February 3, 2021, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $63,500.00 per month to $67,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141192, adopted on January 18, 2023, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $67,800.00 per month to $79,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141755, adopted on April 12, 2023, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $79,800.00 per month to $82,800.00 per month effective March 2023; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143494, adopted on January 17, 2024, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $82,800.00 per month to $90,800.00 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 145853, adopted on February 5, 2025, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $90,800.00 per month to $93,883.34 per month; and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the 7th District Presidents’ and Chief’s Association has submitted a written request on behalf of Company that Company’s Contract Consideration be increased by $10,000.00 per month due to higher insurance, equipment, and personnel costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Company, the Contract Consideration payable to Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Company is hereby increased from $93,883.34 per month to $103,883.34 per month effective January 2026.

SECTION 2. That the increase to the Contract Consideration authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22140-29607346.1.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby

authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Bonano, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 147826 A resolution approving an increase to the contract consideration payable to The Avondale Volunteer Fire Company from $93,566.67 per month to $103,566.67 per month in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and The Avondale Volunteer Fire Company. (Council Districts 2 & 3) WHEREAS, on March 7, 2018, in accordance with Resolution No. 130380, adopted on November 15, 2017, Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (“District”) entered into a Fire Protection Agreement (“Agreement”) with The Avondale Volunteer Fire Company (“Company”) for fire suppression services and fire prevention services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV (“Payment”) of the Agreement, Company may make written requests for adjustments to the Contract Consideration or for additional one-time allocations of funds from District; and WHEREAS, Article IV also provides that the grant of any Contract Consideration increase or of one-time allocation of District funds shall be at the discretion of District’s governing authority, and may contain restrictions, requirements, or conditions regarding the expenditure of said funding, which shall become a part of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 133069, adopted on February 6, 2019, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $61,665.83 per month to $66,183.33 per month effective January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137082, adopted on February 3, 2021, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $66,183.33 per month to $70,483.33 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 141190, adopted on January 18, 2023, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $70,483.33 per month to $82,483.33 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 143492, adopted on January 17, 2024, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $82,483.33 per month to $90,483.33 per month; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 145856, adopted on February 5, 2025, increased the amount of Contract Consideration payable to Company from $90,483.33 per month to $93,566.67 per month; and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the 7th District Presidents’ and Chief’s Association has submitted a written request on behalf of Company that Company’s Contract Consideration be increased by $10,000.00 per month due to higher insurance, equipment, and personnel costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and The Avondale Volunteer Fire Company, the Contract Consideration payable to The Avondale Volunteer Fire Company is hereby increased from $93,566.67 per month to $103,566.67 per month effective January 2026.

SECTION 2. That the increase to the Contract Consideration authorized herein shall be charged to Account No. 22140-29607346.1.

SECTION 3. That the Chairperson of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 14th day of January, 2026.

ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION IN SUMMARY AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONSIDERATION ON THEIR FINAL ADOPTION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, BEGINNING AT TEN (10:00) O’CLOCK A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING, GRETNA, LA. On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Ms. Van Vrancken, the following Summaries of Ordinances were read in full and were introduced for publication in Summary and Public Hearings for consideration for final adoption on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at ten (10:00) o’clock a.m. in the Council Chambers, General Government Building, Gretna, LA. The following ordinances having been read are available for public inspection in the Parish Clerk’s Office, Suite 6700, General Government Building, Gretna, LA between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Bonano The motion was declared to be adopted on the 14th day of January, 2026.

SUMMARIES OF ORDINANCES INTRODUCED THIS DAY ARE AS FOLLOWS: SUMMARY NO. 26677 - ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance declaring various adjudicated properties no longer needed for public purpose, and authorizing the sale of said properties to the adjacent landowner pursuant to La. R.S. 47:2202 and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26678 - ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance declaring the intent of Jefferson Parish to acquire full ownership in Lot 2, Square V, Westgate Subdivision, bearing municipal 2621 Massachusetts Avenue, Metairie, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:2231 et seq., which has been adjudicated to Jefferson Parish in the name of Miles B. Porter III and Ruth Porter for the non-payment of property taxes, and to provide for related matters. (Council District 4).

SUMMARY NO. 26679 - ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance to amend section 2-87 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana relative to principal offices, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26680 - ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending the 2026 Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) SUMMARY NO. 26681 - ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending the 2026 Capital Budget of Jefferson Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide) It was moved by Joint Motion of all Councilmembers present to adjourn, and no objections being voiced, the meeting was declared to be officially adjourned by the Chairwoman at 12:10 P.M. APPROVED: JENNIFER VAN VRANCKEN LIZABETH A. JOHNSTON CHAIRWOMAN PARISH CLERK JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL

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FOLLOW THE SCI-FI-, FANTASy-THEMED CHEWBACCHUS PARADE ON AN ODySSEy THROUGH NEW ORLEANS page 6 Meet ‘Yakamanda,’ fighting nighttime cravings one bar at a time page 3

Tulane stage programs unveil season lineups page 8

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mardi gras mitzva makers Dr. Hilton Title leads the 45th annual parade at 10 a.m.

Sunday at Touro Infirmary providing a dose of Carnival to those who can’t make it out to parades. Volunteers in costumes hand out beads amid music and mirth.

To participate, put on the glad rags, grab a musical instrument and some beads and head to the hospital at 3500 Prytania St. For information, contact Title at (504) 897-7011 or dentrump1@aol.com.

international holocaust remembrance day Survivor Manfred “Manny” Sigmund Gabler, who lived in Shanghai as an infant and his family eventually made it to the United States from the Hongkew district, along with oral historian Hannah Dailey, will recount his experiences at 6 p.m. Tuesday in The National WWII Museum’s Freedom Pavilion, 945 Magazine St. The program is free. A reception will begin at 5 p.m. nationalww2museum.org.

book fair pop-up A sale supporting the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday includes a veritable library of selections, from mystery to cookbooks, kids to artwork and just about all between at the LPO Volunteers warehouse, 623 Distributors Row, Harahan. lpovolunteers.org.

king cake & conversation The fourth annu ual WYES celebration n doles out sampless, Carnival merch and a bit of history from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. Saturday at 916 Navarre Ave. Guest speakers include l d Arthur Hardy, subject of Thursday’s documentary on the station. Tickets start at $30. wyes.org.

‘liverpool legends’ Handpicked by George Harrison’s sister Louise, this Fab Four will bring all the hits to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday. The world-touring ensemble recreate the sounds of such classics as “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Penny Lane” and “Hey Jude.” Tickets start at $50. jpas.org.

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camellia show The Camellia Club of New Orleans stages its 86th annual blooming bonanza of floral festivities Saturday at the University of New Orleans’ University Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive. Exhibitors from throughout the region will be on hand. The show will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and the sale is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For those competing, blooms can be entered from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. facebook. com/CamelliaClubNola.

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‘Yakamanda’ amanda’ bar pop-up savin saving the day with late-night fare Yakamein can save the day, and it might be even better at night.

There have been numerous nights lately at Pal’s Lounge (949 N. Rendon St.) when I have cheered the arrival of yakamein, via a second shift pop-up of sorts. It provides the famous hangover remedy Ian New Orleans ahead McNulty of of time, or perhaps midflight riding alongside with probable hangovers causes.

Overindulgence notwithstanding, a big cup of yakamein is always a welcome sight, especially in the colder weather, and perhaps never more so than at a bar.

Pal’s is where you can find the version from Amanda McCollum, whose artist name is Amour and whose nickname among some Pal’s faithful has become, delightfully, “Yakamanda.”

This is an after-hours gig for a woman who earned a following at a circuit of local bars for her Taco Amour popup. When she tried her hand at yakamein, the beefy noodle soup and staple of local street food quickly became her specialty.

She visits different bars around the city, but Pal’s has become her regular.

This bar near Bayou St. John has a long history as an incubator for bootstrap food endeavors and now hosts a regular weekly lineup of pop-ups.

LEFT: Amanda McCollum prepares her yakamein soup late in the night at Pal’s Lounge in New Orleans.

ABOVE: yakamein, the beefy noodle soup and staple of local street food, is famous for its use as a hangover remedy.

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The yakamein shows up later, after the pop-ups have wrapped up, usually around 10 p.m. There’s a chance she’ll be there any night of the week, but Thursday through Sunday is the most steady schedule.

All the prep goes in ahead of time.

You hand the lady your money, she splashes in the broth from insulated dispensers into containers already filled with spaghetti and meat, and the gratification is more or less instantaneous.

The broth is spicy with cayenne, dark, salty and replenishing. It’s the kind of food that, even while you’re slurping it, makes you think this was a

really good idea, that you’re doing yourself a favor. It’s street food as self-care.

“Yakamanda” has other dishes in her repertoire, including crawfish mac and cheese and a delicious potato pottage that’s so thick with cheese I’m not sure we can call it a soup anymore, but it sure does the job between drinks.

Like the best street food, there’s an impromptu element to this pop-up.

Schedules change. The night can take its own turns. But when yours intersects with a chance to down some hot broth and noodles, you’ll probably thank yourself in the morning.

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KENNY BARRON TRIO

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Much of the live music in New Orleans this weekend will be concentrated at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Canal Street as it hosts the 38th annual Folk Alliance International Conference, billed as the world’s largest gathering of folk musicians and music industry professionals. Beyond the conference, here are other options.

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BONERAMA RECORD RELEASE SHOW FRIDAY,TIPITINA’S Bonerama has spent over a quartercentury affirming that the trombone can be the lead instrument in a rockcentric band. Founded in 1998 by trombonists Mark Mullins and Craig Klein, who at the time were members of Harry Connick Jr.’s band, Bonerama merged rock and funk within the context of a brass band armed with a full drum kit and an electric guitar.

The musicians write original material but also put their spin on rock songs ranging from Black Sabbath to the Beatles to Radiohead’s “Paranoid Android.” The band’s 2019 release “Bonerama Plays Zeppelin” consisted of brass-funk renditions of Led Zeppelin songs; no less an authority than Robert Plant gave a thumbs-up to

Bonerama’s take on “The Ocean.”

The current incarnation of Bonerama consists of Mullins, fellow trombonists Greg Hicks and Chris Butcher, sousaphonist Matt Perrine, guitarist Bert Cotton and drummer Eric Bolivar. On Friday, they’ll celebrate the release of the band’s new album, “So Much Love,” by headlining Tipitina’s.

Special guests for the show include Stanton Moore, of Galactic, on drums and singer/keyboardist Jordan Anderson, of J and the Causeways. The KJD Trio, featuring Keiko Komaki, June Yamagishi and Donald Magee, is also on the bill. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are $22 plus fees.

Also at Tipitina’s this weekend: DJ Soul Sister hosts one of her periodic “Hustle Parties” at Tip’s on Saturday.

JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO FRIDAY, NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & BLUES MARKET Jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli looked back to look forward. He draws much of his material from the decades-old songs of the Great American Songbook but presents them in a fresh context informed by his masterful guitar work. And he doesn’t limit himself to the Songbook — he’s also offered his own interpretations of songs by The Beatles, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell and other rock and pop artists.

At age 65, his catalog of more than 30 albums under his own name — not including his many collaborations — includes tributes to Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Paul McCartney. His forthcoming “Dear Mr. Bennett,” a tribute to Tony Bennett, is out March 3.

Pizzarelli fronts his trio at the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in Central City at 7 p.m. Friday.

Tickets start at $31.

SATURDAY, NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & BLUES MARKET At 82, pianist Kenny Barron’s résumé in jazz is epic, both as a performer and composer.

Over the years, he toured and/or recorded with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard and Stan Getz. He’s also accompanied Dianne Reeves, Jane Monheit and other singers.

His long list of compositions includes the oft-covered “Voyage,” as well as “Sunshower,” “Spiral” and “Twilight Song.” An inductee of the American Jazz Hall of Fame and a 14-time Grammy nominee, Barron is also a longtime educator at Rutgers University and Juilliard School of Music.

Barron and his trio make a rare New Orleans appearance at 7 p.m. Saturday at the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market.

Tickets start at $36.

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TREVARRI SATURDAY, SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO Born in Shreveport, the forward-thinking saxophonist and composer who goes by Trevarri moved to New Orleans to earn an undergraduate degree in music from Loyola University, followed by a master’s degree from the University of New Orleas. Since 2021, he’s been a member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

But when performing under his own name, he uses various instruments, including synthesizers, to blend multiple music genres with a “cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic,” as showcased on his album “The Modernist.” He’s not afraid to use sonic effects to give his music another dynamic.

Trevarri will lead his band for two shows at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro Showtimes are later than normal due to the Krewe of Chewbacchus parade, which will pass by the club on Frenchmen Street sometime between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. The first set will start after the parade passes. Tickets are $30.

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NOLA.COM/SUBSCRIBE NEKO CASE TUESDAY, HOUSE OF BLUES Neko Case has carved out a broad niche for herself within the alt-country genre. With her arresting voice, she poetically addresses deeply personal topics, as well as humanity’s oftentimes abusive relationship with nature, in a variety of sonic settings. She’s turned out albums under her own name, with Canadian indie power-pop combo the New Pornographers, and with k.d. lang and Laura Veirs as a sort of alt-country power trio.

In 2018, Anti- Records released Case’s seventh studio album, “Hell-On,” her first solo project in five years. While she was making the record in Sweden, her home in Vermont burned down; photographs of the destruction are included in the album’s artwork.

Another seven years would pass until Anti- released Case’s eighth studio album, “Neon Gray Midnight Green,” in September; a small classical ensemble appears on five tracks. Case brings the “Neon Gray Midnight Green Tour” to the House of Blues on Tuesday. Des Demonas opens the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $57.

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SPACE Chewbacchus’ 15th year will have 2,500 on the streets representing sci-fi, pop culture, Pitbull, more

Ah, it seems like just yesterday. In 2011, a rabble of costumed “Star Wars” fans gathered on Clio Street to parade for the first time.

The few spectators in attendance would never have imagined that the ragtag band of self-styled extraterrestrials would morph into the biggest downtown foot parade of Crescent City Carnival, with a small army of marchDoug ers and crowds lining the streets.

MacCash But that is exactly what has come to pass. The 15th annual Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parade hits the street at 7 p.m. Saturday with at least 2,500 participants.

From the beginning, Chewbacchus was designed so that practically anyone can join in, right up until start time. Through most of the year, dues are a mere $42 — a nod to the nonsensical magical number in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Though the cost to participate increases to $100 as the date of the parade approaches, peaking at $125 on parade day.

Longtime krewe member Richard Riggs, who is one of the group’s three so-called overlords, said that considering the comparatively low cost, “Chewbacchus is the perfect place for people to dabble, to dip their feet into Carnival.”

As a member since 2012, Riggs said that he’s seen the krewe’s costume artistry continuously evolve.

“Every year it becomes more beautiful,” he said.

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The Chewbacchus parade — named for both Han Solo’s Wookiee sidekick and the Roman god of wine — is composed of scores of small subkrewes. Some groups, such as the Leijorettes — dancing Princess Leias — stick to the sci-fi theme. Some drift into un-

related areas of pop culture. Debuting this year is the Krewe de 305, a marching troupe devoted to Miami rapper Pitbull and the Miami area code.

“I’ve been a really big Pitbull fan since I was a child,” group founder Sydney Thomas said.

Thomas said that all members of the new group are encouraged to wear bald caps of some sort — in imitation of the singer’s clean-shaven scalp — but otherwise, they can interpret the theme any way they please. She expects a classic Pitbull impersonator or two, plus a Barbie-pink Pitbull, and a Las Vegas

Pitbull, among others. Pitbull line dancing may be involved.

A slightly modified route Chewbacchus overlord Aryanna Gamble said that this year’s parade theme is “Rebellions Are Built on Hope,” a reference to the “Andor” television series in the “Star Wars” universe that chronicles the grassroots resistance to the sinister Galactic Empire.

Gamble said the 2026 parade is considerably earlier on the calendar than it was in 2025 and that the

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All hail the sacred drunken Wookiee!

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ABOVE: The Leijorettes march through the French Quarter during the 2025 Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parade.

LEFT: The Sacred Drunken Wookie makes its way down the route in 2025.

A kid accepts a throw from a member of a Chewbacchus subkrewe member. Throws for the parade are traditionally hand-made by marchers.

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Christopher Carey as Fredrik Egerman, Elizabeth Argus as Desiree Armfeldt and C. Leonard Raybon as Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm starred in Tulane University’s 2013 production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical ‘A Little Night Music,’ which will be reprised this summer.

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Tulane University’s two powerhouse theatrical programs announced their seasons Friday at a special kickoff for the performing arts programs at the Uptown campus.

Summer Lyric Theatre and the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival unveiled six shows, plus a bonus, which range from the “thriller-diller” rhythms of Kander and Ebb to the bloody mayhem of the Bard of Stratford.

Musical merriment Summer Lyric, celebrating 59 seasons of song and dance, mines classic Broadway offerings for a trio of blockbusters.

“Chicago” starts the summer June 18-21, with Jaune Buisson taking the helm as director. The Kander and Ebb and Fosse triumvirate looks at the merry murderesses of the Roaring ’20s.

“La Cage aux Folles” saunters onstage July 9-12 with Jerry Herman tunes and Harvey Fierstein’s book, directed by veteran Diane Lala. A story of glamour, glitz and empowerment, the original French story stays fresh today.

Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “A Little Night Music” wraps the season

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Cast, musicians mix it up in ‘Hadestown’ Saenger to show jazz-centric retelling of Greek myth set in New Orleans

BY LESLIE CARDÉ Contributing writer

Buckle up, because “Hadestown,” winner of eight Tonys for both Best Musical and Best Musical Score, rolls into the Saenger Theatre this weekend in a limited run.

It’s the modern jazz retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. But, if you’re not a student of Greek mythology, don’t let the subject matter scare you.

This story is completely relatable to the times we’re living in now, even though it’s set in Depression-era New Orleans. It’s a post-apocalyptic world where love, art and hope are pitted against fear, poverty and authoritarian power.

The story unfolds in a divided universe. The surface world is harsh, unstable and weather-ravaged. People are hungry, work is scarce, and survival is uncertain. The otherworld below, known as Hadestown, run by Hades himself, consists of a hellish factory where workers are promised safety, shelter and steady work — but at the cost of their freedom.

Hovering between these two worlds is the performance’s narrator, Hermes, who invites the audience into this tale of star-crossed lovers Orpheus and Eurydice. As Hermes says, “It’s a sad song ... but we’re gonna sing it anyway.”

“I’m not particularly studied in mythology, but I remember reading the Orpheus and Eurydice story in a children’s illustrated book of mythology as a kid and being very taken by it,” Anaïs Mitchell said in 2021 when the show first played the Crescent City. “It’s a story that’s been told many times in music, because it is ultimately about the power of — and the limitations, I

Rudy Foster stars as Hermes, the narrator, in the Saenger Theatre production of ‘Hadestown.’ our orchestrators (Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose) come from the world of jazz and art rock, all of which are definitely on display in your beautiful city.”

And, speaking of songs, “Hadestown’s” score is a composite of jazz, folk and blues that will have you clapping along throughout. The band is an integral part of this musical and interacts onstage with the cast for the entire production.

While this orchestra brings down the house, it’s the trombonist who steals the show.

“I am the loudest person on the stage without a doubt, so I need to be 100% all Demirchian of the time as far as energy is concerned,” said trombonist Haik Demirchian. “I am trying to be more entertaining than TikTok and Netflix because people have left the comfort of their homes and spent a lot of money to be here. They deserve the PROVIDED PHOTOS By MURPHyMADE/EVAN ZIMMERMAN ultimate in entertainment.

“My favorite number from ‘HaNickolaus Colón portrays Hades in the North American tour of ‘Hadestown.’ destown’ is ‘Our Lady of the Underguess, of — music.” ground.’ Not only do I get one of the beat of New Orleans and will resonate Drawing heavily from the local most epic solo moments, but our Persewith locals. timbre of jazz, with the “call and rephone (Hades’ wife) kills it every night.”

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“Hadestown” will have you tapping your feet to the beat of the music, while you’re being swept up into a political allegory. Hades builds walls “to keep out the enemy,” but the walls symbolize nationalism and isolationism, fear-based politics and the illusion of safety through control.

His underground may not be fire and brimstone, but it is labor camps with fluorescent lights, reminiscent of prison labor systems, sweatshops and modern ‘HADESTOWN’ debt-strapped factory employWHEN: 7:30 p.m. ees. There’s Friday, 2 p.m. and no argument 7:30 p.m. Saturday, here for party or ideology, and 1 p.m. and but it drama6:30 p.m. Sunday tizes loudly and WHERE: Saenger clearly, while Theatre, set to amazing 1111 Canal St., music, how fear-based New Orleans power works.

TICKETS: Political alsaengernola.com legories aside, this is a master class in jazz, which swirls throughout the plotline, and softens the blows of the dire circumstances the characters on stage find themselves in.

“Whether it’s Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong or Ellis Marsalis and all of his children, New Orleans’ jazz scene is an institution that has pumped out some the greatest to ever have done it,” Demirchian said. “I spent a lot of time studying the music of New Orleans in the ’80s and ’90s. I studied the old gut bucket or trad jazz style when I was younger, but New Orleans is much more profound than just street musicians playing glissandos and fast clarinet lines.

“It is a profound way of playing/ placing each note. The art is in the nuance. Ellis Marsalis’ legacy left an impact on me, and I hope it comes across in my playing. I am humbled to be performing in this city.”

Live performances are known to come with their share of “oops” mo-

July 30 through Aug. 2 with Ricky Graham taking the directing role. A weekend in the country offers an actress a chance to look at life and loves.

“Expect a lot of ‘razzle-dazzle’ at Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane in 2026,” said C. Leonard Raybon, the artistic director for Summer Lyric and faculty member at Tulane. “In ‘Chicago,’ the smoke and mirrors of sensational true crime; in ‘La Cage aux Folles,’ the bugle beads, sequins, and baubles of authenticity; and in ‘A Little Night Music,’ the farcical backdrop of a circus as a metaphor for complicated human relationships.”

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Megan Colton, left, and José Contreras are star-crossed lovers Eurydice and Orpheus in the Saenger Theatre’s ‘Hadestown.’

The Fates of Greek mythology are key characters in ‘Hadestown’ opening Friday at the Saenger Theatre. Taking the ‘fateful’ roles are, from left, Jayna Westcoatt, Miriam Navarrete and Alli Sutton. ments. Demirchian recalled how a performance just months ago saw his slide falling off his slide trombone, while dancing in front of 3,000 people. As he tells it, he spent the rest of his solo reassembling his instrument. Just one of the surprises of live theater.

Demerchian was in New Orleans in 2024, but the St. Louis native had no time then to explore the city.

He plans to remedy that this time

around and hopes that theater-lovers turn out for this extraordinary musical.

You’ll feel the love story, you’ll hear the jazz music, but you’ll also recognize the quiet moral questions humming underneath every lyric.

Victor Andrews contributed to this story.

Email Leslie Cardé at lesliecardejournalist@gmail.com.

‘Brush up your Shakespeare’ Two shows by William Shakespeare, a comedy by Molière and a night of unprompted theatrical hilarity are on the menu for the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane.

“Our 33rd season pairs Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies with a lineup of playful, one-night-only lagniappe events,” said Graham Burk, interim artistic director for the festival and Tulane faculty member.

“Together, they create a season that’s daring, unpredictable and deeply alive, inviting audiences to experience these plays in bold and unexpected ways.”

The tragedy of “King Lear” takes to the stage May 22 through June 2, directed by Jana Mestecky. The story of a king, his daughters and the dark futures they experience is classic Shakespearean style.

“Macbeth,” directed by Burk, is June 26 through July 12. Murder, tyranny and mayhem are the mainstays of this show that has become one of the author’s most popular works.

A little something extra A pair of lagniappe events will round out the calendar for the festival, with The Fools Ensemble taking a stab at Shakespeare and Molière.

The play is practiced, costumed, rehearsed and performed all in the same day and billed as “(un)prompted.”

The ensemble will present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on June 13 and Molière’s comedy “School For Wives” on July 8.

For information on the season and the offerings, visit liberalarts.tulane.edu/summerlyric-theatre or neworleansshakespeare.org.

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Loyola opera students staging ‘Susannah’ Show marking 100th birthday of American composer Carlisle Floyd

BY DEAN M. SHAPIRO Contributing writer

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of American composer Carlisle Floyd, two performances of his opera “Susannah” are being staged Friday and Sunday by student singers from Loyola University’s Opera Theatre.

Floyd’s 1955 masterwork takes the biblical story of a young girl falsely accused of adultery in the Book of Daniel and adapts its premise to a mid-20th-century setting in the American South.

Its popularity has grown steadily over the past 70 years, and “Susannah” is reported to be the secondmost frequently performed English-language opera, surpassed only by the Gershwin Brothers’ “Porgy and Bess.”

This two-act opera has a local connection in that the lead male role of the Rev. Olin Blitch was performed many times by the late New Orleans bass-baritone Norman Treigle, who had a close working relationship with Floyd.

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‘SUSANNAH’ WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, Loyola University, St. Charles Ave. TICKETS: cmm.loyno.edu; starting at $36, with student and senior discounts available.

On Friday, the title role is being sung by Faith Adams, and the Sunday performance will headline Anna Kate Yeager. Loyola alumnus Matthew Curran is Olin Blitch in both performances. Sixteen other roles are being sung by students in the Loyola Opera Theatre Program.

The singers in both performances will be appearing in period costumes, accompanied by a 27-piece live orchestra made up primarily by Loyola faculty members, many of whom are instrumentalists in the locally based Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Dreux Montegut is the conductor for both performances.

Other principals in the production team include PROVIDED PHOTO By LOyOLA UNIVERSITy Carol Rausch, director of the Loyola College of Music Loyola University’s Opera Theatre is staging two and Media, coordinating the musical preparation. Irini Kyriakidou-Hymel is the stage director, and Taylor performances of ‘Susannah.’

Tumulty as choreographer/stage manager. Lighting the time. Treigle’s opera singer daughter, Phyllis Sudesign is by Diane Baas, costumes are by Kaci Thomassi, of the Loyola Theatre Department, and Allison sannah Treigle, was named after her and the opera’s Voth is the diction coach. Props and set pieces are eponymous title.

Although Norman Treigle didn’t debut the role when courtesy of the New Orleans Opera Association.

Each performance will be about 2 hours and 15 minthe opera premiered, he sang the male lead frequently for New York City Opera and elsewhere in the U.S. utes, including a 20-minute intermission.

Before each performance, there will be panel disand abroad in the years that followed. This included a performance at the 1958 World’s Fair in Belgium. He cussions headed by Christopher Ray, executive direcwas accompanied by Curtain in most of those perfortor of the Floyd Centennial Committee who studied piano and conducting with Floyd at FSU. mances, including the opera’s New Orleans premiere Other panel participants include Phyllis Treigle, in 1962 directed by Floyd.

Carol Rausch and Brian Morgan, author of a 2006 The New Orleans premiere of “Susannah” was biography of Norman Treigle titled “Strange Child of recorded on a reel-to-reel tape, which was later rerecorded onto a commercially available CD in the 1990s. Chaos.”

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“DISASTER”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sunday; Rivertown In production Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. Following the stan“BLITHE SPIRIT”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday dard fiasco playbook, the show gathand 3 p.m. Sunday; Le Petit Théâtre ers a group of unusual characters and du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St. Ricky puts them in impossible situations: Graham directs and appears in the This time, it’s the opening of New comedy about a writer who invites a York’s first floating casino. Throw in slightly off-kilter medium to dinner some man-eating piranhas and a few for a séance to gather information for earthquakes and its time to burn, a planned book. However, the writer’s baby, burn. Tickets start at $53. riverfirst wife (dead for seven years and towntheaters.com. not a really great person) is brought “FAT HAM”: 7:30 p.m. selected days forth, and only he can see her. Havoc through Feb. 6; Dillard University’s reigns as she tries to make his life Cook Theater, 2601 Gentilly Blvd. The miserable, the second wife is pestered NOLA Project’s presents a takeoff

on Shakespeare’s class “Hamlet,” the story revolves around Juicy, whose paternal specter appears at a barbecue and demands his son avenge his murder. But Juicy knows the story and hopes to make a few changes. Tickets start at $25. nolaproject.com.

“SOMNOTOMY”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sunday and Monday; CANOA, 4210 St. Claude Ave. Intramural Theater stages an original show about a young woman who is visited in her dreams by a “sentient sleep paralysis demon that takes the shape of her favorite rapper, Papa Star.” That in itself might be nightmare-inducing, but Jayne decides to utilize the talents of a “sleep interventionist” to rid her of the demon. And, to no surprise,

things don’t turn out as intended.

Tickets start at $25. intramuraltheater.org.

“SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 8; Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. One of Sondheim’s blockbusters, “Sweeney Todd” is the story of an 19th-century London barber who delves into a world of revenge against a crooked judge who destroyed his life and stole his family.

Meanwhile, his landlord Mrs. Lovett owns a pie shop that is in need of customers — and meat. Tickets start at $35. slidelllittletheatre.org.

Email Victor Andrews at vandrews@ theadvocate.com.

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